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St. Michael's Alley


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4.0 of 5 stars 67 ratings
67 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#5 of 189 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: American, French, Californian
  • Average price*: CAD 32 ($ 30)

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5 of 5 stars
capecodbeach   35 contributions
Weymouth
Mar 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Consistently friendly service and great food. Seasonal menu changes often so regulars like us do not get bored. Dinner is exceptional. Owners are present. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Nov 1, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Sometimes decent food (occasionally way greasy eggs and potatoes) but service horrendous and quite ungracious, even for repeat customers whom they never acknowledge they've seen before, despite the small space and consistent servers. No personal service and very, very inconsistent all around, so it ends up becoming disappointing for the brunch experience. Especially after a long wait and to bring... more

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5 of 5 stars
Terry1981   24 contributions
Palo Alto, CA
Oct 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I can't say enough good things about St. Michael's Alley. It's very small and intimate, the atmosphere is warm and comfortable and the service is excellent. But more importantly the food is wonderful!! I recommend this anytime but especially for special occasions. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Oct 25, 2008

Good brunch.. can be a bit over priced.. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008

Best brunch place in Palo Alto. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 21, 2008

Great for brunch! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 27, 2008

Good sunday brunch more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 16, 2008

some of the best food in the area more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 10, 2008

Good elegant but not pretentious date place! Excellent fish too. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 2, 2008

Their brunch is deelish. more

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St. Michael's Alley Address

140 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 326-2530
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.