St. Michael's Alley

4.5

820 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Established in 1959, owners Jenny Youll and Mike Sabina expanded the once small coffeehouse of St. Michaels Alley into this intimate dining establishment in 2009. The restaurant provides three comfortable spaces for a dinner out with friends, date night, or a complete private event. The main dining room is wood paneled and intimate. The front room / bar area is more casual and social, yet still offers tables with linens and the full menu. The solid wood bar is a favorite dining spot for many of the regulars and locals. A beautiful outdoor patio is most enjoyable on warm summer days and nights as it open to the sky. Enjoy a cocktail at the full bar before venturing into one of the upscale and relaxed dining spaces of St. Michael's Alley.

The restaurant is currently offering the Autumn Menu on the Patio as well as takeout, Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5pm.

Additional information

Location
140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone number
(650) 326-2530
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:45
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking and Public Lot Under Building (800 High St.)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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What 820 people are saying

St. Michael's Alley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
American

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St. Michael's Alley is celebrated for its "terrific food" and "wonderful service," making it a beloved choice for special occasions. The ambiance is described as "elevated" yet "not overly serious," with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Guests consistently praise the "excellent food" and diverse wine selections.

820 Reviews

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MargaretK VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been going here for 20 years but last nights dinner was poor. I had lamb that was tough and my husband had chicken pot pie that was way too cheesy
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Dennis VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance. Servers were very friendly and on point. One of the best places in Palo alto for dining
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mojdeh
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A neighborhood gem, constantly delivering. Went there for a friend‘s birthday. Nice cozy gathering and food was excellent. Would go there anytime
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Mike VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! The staff goes out of their way to make patrons feel welcome.
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Brian
San Francisco53 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at St. Mike's for many years now with an English friend who makes an annual trip in late winter to early spring to the Bay Area. It has been a tradition and is always a highlight of his visit. The food, service, and ambiance have been excellent during both the four years since the pandemic lock downs ended and in the years before the pandemic. I have nothing but good things to say about St. Mike's.
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Mica
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We intended to eat on the patio but chose the dining room upon arrival. The ambiance was perfect with only a couple of tables left during our late dinner. Food, wine, and service were great.
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ZiyingZ
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experiences for my birthday party! The stuffs were exceptionally friendly : )
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Darren/Brittany VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was lovely and gracious - personalized a birthday song for my mother in law too. The desserts were all excellent and so was my chicken pot pie entree. I feel like charging for bread is a wee bit silly, given the price point for items. The noise level is significant to the point of feeling a bit overwhelming, but the overall ambiance of the dining room in which we were housed was lovely and largely offset the irritation for needing to shout to be heard.
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Cathy
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service and no one tried to make us leave even though we were there a long time. St Michaels is always good.
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alanb
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comfortable, quiet restaurant, best place for a comfortable dinner in Palo Alto.
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St. Michael's Alley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 326-2530.

St. Michael's Alley is rated 4.5 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

St. Michael's Alley does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Phone number
(650) 326-2530
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:45
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking and Public Lot Under Building (800 High St.)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Lamb

Scallops

Mushroom Cake

Appetizer

BruschettaUS$15.00

Brussels SproutUS$16.00

Lobster TacosUS$20.00

Mushroom CakeUS$16.00

MusselsUS$20.00

Beef TartarUS$19.00

Chinese BunsUS$17.00

soup cupUS$10.00

Bread BasketUS$2.00

Ahi Taco SpecialUS$20.00

salmon bliniUS$20.00

Salad

Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Chicken CaesarUS$25.00

Salmon CaesarUS$27.00

Frisee SaladUS$17.00

Spinach SaladUS$16.00

soup cupUS$10.00

Entree

BucatiniUS$32.00

Pot PieUS$29.00

Short RibsUS$40.00

SalmonUS$38.00

SteakUS$49.00

Duck CassouletUS$40.00

ScallopsUS$39.00

LambUS$41.00

SeabassUS$42.00

seafood pasta specialUS$32.00

Kid's PastaUS$12.00

filet mignon specialUS$50.00

blknd ahi tunaUS$40.00

tofuUS$32.00

AgnolottiUS$28.00

Sides

french friesUS$10.00

Side LentilsUS$10.00

Side PotatoesUS$10.00

Side VegetablesUS$10.00

Bread BasketUS$2.00

dessert

Cheese CakeUS$13.00

Bread PuddingUS$13.00

lemon tartUS$12.00

tiramisu specialUS$13.00

creme bruleeUS$12.00

Chocolate MousseUS$13.00

AffogatoUS$12.00

Cheese Plate SpecialUS$20.00

pannacottaUS$12.00

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