Local Union 271

4.5

561 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Healthy
Neighbourhood gem

We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.

We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.

Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.

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Additional information

Location
271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714
Phone number
(650) 322-7509
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Toribio Flores
Delivery & takeout
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Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$9.95
chipotle aioli
Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled EggsUS$6.00
Happy Boy Farm Spinach DipUS$16.95
Kelly Bakery Rustic
Meatballs!US$17.95
NY Sausage Pork & Stemple Creek Beef. House Bianco Di Napoli Marinara | parmesan | ricotta cheese | pesto | rustic garlic bread
PEI Steamed Mussels* **US$16.95
White wine garlic butter sauce | Kelly Bakery Rustic
Grilled Castroville ArtichokeUS$13.95
garlic aioli | arugula
Turmeric "Cali-Flower"US$14.95
Tarragon aioli | pomegranate | California dates | pickled red onions
"Craft" Mac CheeseUS$14.95
gouda | cheddar | panko
Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado ToastUS$13.95
Coke Farms arugula | watermelon radish | citrus segments

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken VerdeUS$17.95
Cumin Beyond "Meat"US$19.95
Fresh Local Rock CodUS$19.95
Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke StyleUS$24.95
avocado | sesame seeds | wasabi aioli | lime spiced slaw

Salads & Soups

add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup
shaved parmesan | chives | truffle oil drizzle
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$12.00
Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup
Pepitas | crème fraiche
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$13.00
Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **US$24.95
brown rice | wasabi | Gluten Free soy | tobiko | seaweed salad | sriracha aioli | mixed greens
Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple SaladUS$19.95
Gizdich ranch apple | HBF greens | pomegranate | citrus vinaigrette | almonds | pepitas | goat cheese
Green Heart Farms Roasted BeetsUS$18.95
HBF greens | Laura Chenel goat cheese | walnuts | citrus | citrus vinaigrette
Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems CaesarUS$14.95
anchovy base | egg free | Kelly rustic croutons | shaved parmesan

Mains

After 4pm daily. Choice: Local farm greens OR brown rice & local vegetables

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King SalmonUS$33.95
honey, almond, horseradish & dill - cream drizzle | Santa Cruz micro greens
Grilled Fresh Pacific HalibutUS$32.95
sweet chili - pineapple sauce | Haas avocado | Santa Cruz micro greens
Fresh Local Black CodUS$29.95
Bianco Di Napoli tomato sauce | capers | olives | Santa Cruz micro green
Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"US$34.95
Vidalia onion | sweet soy | oyster sauce | local Kimchee

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Housemade Sauce Selections W/ Shaved Parmesan: Bianco Di Napoli house marinara, creamy alfredo. Add: Prawns $9.95 | Mary's Chicken $9.95 | Beyond Meats "Bolognese" $8.95 | Topped with fresh ricotta and pesto $4.95

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$33.95
LU red & sweet potatoes | Chimichurri
Cioppino* **US$29.95
Monterey Bay clams & mussels | prawns | local rock cod | scallops | Bianco Di Napoli marinara | Kelly Bakery Rustic garlic bread
Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash RisottoUS$21.95
truffle oil | shaved parmesan | vegetarian stock | Straus family dairy butter
Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC BucatiniUS$17.95

Healthy Bowls

$18.95. Add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95, Cumin Spiced Beyond Meat (Vegan) $8.95

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry
local vegetables | tri-colored carrots | broccoli | brown rice
Gluten Free House Teriyaki
tri-colored carrots | broccoli | fall vegetables | cauliflower | brown rice
Back of the House
avocado | chipotle black beans | brown rice | tomatillo salsa | red & sweet potatoes | romaine | roasted poblano | pickled red onion | cotija | cilantro | radish | tomato
Fall Buddha Bowl
Coke farms butternut squash | pomegranate | avocado | kale – red & white quinoa | turmeric –dill | edamame | garbanzo | pickled red onion

Burgers

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | b&b pickles (lettuce / tomato on request). Choice: local mixed greens, red & sweet potatoes, or house tomato soup. Gluten Free bread available for substitution | $1.95

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$20.95
Certified organic, non- GMO verified, grass grazed
Beyond MeatsUS$19.95
plant based
The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$22.95
Smoked gouda | Hobbs bacon aioli | Green Family farms arugula

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

$12.95

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken
veggies | brown rice
Bucatini
with butter and parmesan OR house marinara
"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

$12.95. House whipped cream

Brioche Bread Pudding
local strawberries
Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie
Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie
Apple Crumble | Pecan

What 561 people are saying

Local Union 271 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Local Union 271 offers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Guests enjoy "great food," "excellent service," and a "fun place." The brunch options are particularly praised, with items like eggs Benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes being favorites. While some dishes may lack flavor, the restaurant is known for its "healthy options" and vibrant vibe.

561 Reviews

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Brandy
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I forgot how great this place is! Perfect neighborhood spot for any night of the week. The menu has a wide variety, so you’ll never get bored! Enjoy!
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SooJung VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good vibes, pleasant seating. Service was attentive but not pushy. Food is generous portions, but could be seasoned more- though maybe that's intentional, to let each diner salt and pepper to their liking? I got the omelette with three ingredients, and loved being able to choose things like kale and avocado to be added into my omelette. Solid place for a no frills but good vibes brunch in Palo Alto
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Alana VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My go to place for good food and atmosphere. Always works for guests!
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Lisa
Hawaii9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service! I would recommend, glad to be able to do a reservation
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Maria VIP
Pinehurst52 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had a great burger and my dish was great with the duck oil. However my companions salad had overcooked salmon. The rest was fine but she would have been asked how she wanted the salmon cooked.
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Evelyn VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a nice atmosphere! Loved the GF menu options since one in our party needed that. Also that clean oils are used as we try to avoid seed oils. We like the updates (not sure how recently done) and plan to come back more often.
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Marilyn
San Francisco32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great space, great service and great food! There was only one gin cocktail listed on the menu but our waiter/bartender made some additional suggestions and I ended up with a Bee's Knees which was fabulous! We all enjoyed our meals and very much appreciated that the majority of the menu is gluten free.
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Katie
San Francisco57 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We suspect the restaurant is short-handed with servers. It took a long time for us to see our server. The food came pretty quickly thus means the kitchen is not backed up. We then have to wait for utensils to eat our food. By the time the utensils arrived, my husband was almost done with his burger. The condiments came when he had two more bites left. It also took awhile to get our check. The French toast was delicious. I hope they will address the service issues.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place to go with a big group. They have everything on the menu. Nothing crazy good or bad. Drinks are nice too n
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George
Central Coast8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, the service was ok. The server wasn't very attentive, and she never refilled our waters or ice tea. Overall, it was a good place to go. I'm just a little disappointed that for a $140 bill, the service was marginal at best
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FAQs

Local Union 271 offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Local Union 271 also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 322-7509.

Local Union 271 is rated 4.5 stars by 561 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(650) 322-7509
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Toribio Flores
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Local Union 271

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Shared

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$9.95

Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled EggsUS$6.00

Happy Boy Farm Spinach DipUS$16.95

Meatballs!US$17.95

PEI Steamed Mussels* **US$16.95

Grilled Castroville ArtichokeUS$13.95

Turmeric "Cali-Flower"US$14.95

"Craft" Mac CheeseUS$14.95

Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado ToastUS$13.95

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken VerdeUS$17.95

Cumin Beyond "Meat"US$19.95

Fresh Local Rock CodUS$19.95

Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke StyleUS$24.95

Salads & Soups

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup

Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **US$24.95

Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple SaladUS$19.95

Green Heart Farms Roasted BeetsUS$18.95

Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems CaesarUS$14.95

Mains

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King SalmonUS$33.95

Grilled Fresh Pacific HalibutUS$32.95

Fresh Local Black CodUS$29.95

Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"US$34.95

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$33.95

Cioppino* **US$29.95

Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash RisottoUS$21.95

Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC BucatiniUS$17.95

Healthy Bowls

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry

Gluten Free House Teriyaki

Back of the House

Fall Buddha Bowl

Burgers

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$20.95

Beyond MeatsUS$19.95

The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$22.95

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken

Bucatini

"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

Brioche Bread Pudding

Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie

Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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