St. Michael's Alley

4.5

823 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:45
Phone number
(650) 326-2530
Website
http://www.stmikes.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
At this time, catering is on a Pick-up only arrangement. Please call 650-906-8060
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private and semi-private groups. For a full buyout, the dining room seats up to 50 people. The bar seats an additional 20 people, but is separate from the dining room. Price for the entire restaurant for the entire night ranges from $7,000 - $10,000. Two semi-private spaces are available and separated with a heavy curtain. The smaller space seats up to 20 people ($2000-$2400), and the larger space up to 26 people ($2400-$2800). Please call us at 650-326-2530 for more information.

Location
140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Area
Palo Alto
Cross Street
High St.
Parking details
Street Parking and Public Lot Under Building (800 High St.)
Public transit
Caltrain - Palo Alto, University Avenue
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 823 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 in Palo Alto is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "amazing food and ambience." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," "exceptional service," and a menu that offers "interesting creations." It's a popular choice for "celebratory dinners" and "romantic evenings," consistently delivering "delicious and well-prepared dishes."

823 Reviews

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Angela VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful evening celebrating our two friends birthday. We will definitely dine there again!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. The food is superb and the service attentive, making this an enjoyable experience.
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MargaretK VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
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 on 14 March 2025
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 on 13 March 2025
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 on 12 March 2025
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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Charles VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our Favorite restaurant. Love the interesting menu.
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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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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 823 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

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross Street
High St.
Area
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:45
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking and Public Lot Under Building (800 High St.)
Public transit
Caltrain - Palo Alto, University Avenue
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stmikes.com/
Phone number
(650) 326-2530
Catering
At this time, catering is on a Pick-up only arrangement. Please call 650-906-8060
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private and semi-private groups. For a full buyout, the dining room seats up to 50 people. The bar seats an additional 20 people, but is separate from the dining room. Price for the entire restaurant for the entire night ranges from $7,000 - $10,000. Two semi-private spaces are available and separated with a heavy curtain. The smaller space seats up to 20 people ($2000-$2400), and the larger space up to 26 people ($2400-$2800). Please call us at 650-326-2530 for more information.

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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 tacosUS$20.00

Octopus AppUS$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

monkfish specialUS$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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