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MacArthur Park
27 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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#44 of 190 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: American, Californian
  • Price range*: $20-$35
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 27 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Phone:  650-321-9990
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“Great food and ambience...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 13, 2008

Great food and ambience! Valet parking is a total scam and service is uneven. more

“FAZ Ruins A Palo Alto Classic”
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1 of 5 stars
DrDANT 9 contributions
PALO ALTO
Oct 17, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I have lived in Palo Alto for over 40 years, and have been a Palo Alto fan and gourmand for many years. MacArthur Park was one of our most cherished and favorite restaurants, with good food (excellent ribs/chicken), and extremely accommodating and friendly staff. That all changed with FAZ got ahold of the restaurant--another example of this guy who's ruined... more

“resting on past laurels”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 16, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

resting on past laurels more

“Very good steaks...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 29, 2008

Very good steaks, excellent wine, perfect service, slightly pricey. Good bar also. more

“Excellent all around”
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4 of 5 stars
Weatherford_Wanderer 21 contributions
Weatherford, Texas
Jun 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Restaurants often have difficulty with a large group but twenty two people were served in a private dining room with ease. Appetizers included spring rolls and calimari - both very good Spinach salad had roasted pecans and feta cheese; light and fresh The filet was melt in your mouth quality. The gentleman next to me had the BBQ baby back... more

“Classic Americana...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Classic Americana. Great food. Kinda hard to find if you're not familiar with the location. more

“The best sunday brunch...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 22, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The best sunday brunch in Silicon Valley more

“get the ribs”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008

get the ribs more

“Great food, great wine...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 8, 2008

Great food, great wine and beer list and very unique ambiance. Great place for brunch, lunch or dinner by the fireplace. more

“Great OLd time ambiance...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 21, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Great OLd time ambiance, very sorry food these days more

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MacArthur Park Address

27 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: 650-321-9990
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.