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Wild Onion Bistro & Bar, Palo Alto, CA

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

3.9
3.9
50 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
From plant-based pleasers to soul-satisfying comfort foods, Wild Onion, is a tribute to very essence of California cuisine.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Location
    750 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4625
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    On San Antonio between Middlefield & Charleston
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking only $10 for first 3 hours
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Lunch Starters

  • Roasted Carrot Soup$10.00

    lemon crema, carrot top pistou

    • Crispy Fries$10.00

      sea salt, fresh herbs, garlic aioli

      • Deviled Eggs$16.00

        merguez + harissa

        • Crispy Spiced Calamari$18.00

          lemon + caper + dill aioli

          • Buffalo Cauliflower$16.00

            house-made hot sauce, pickled celery & carrots, Rogue blue cheese

            • Spicy Moroccan Wings$18.00

              aleppo pepper, za'atar, harissa, turmeric yogurt dipping sauce

              Lunch Salads

              • Gem Lettuce$16.00

                Rogue blue cheese, watermelon radish, hot house cucumber, Marcona almond, tomato, house made blue cheese dressing

                • Niçoise$29.00

                  seared skuna bay salmon, yukon potato, soft boiled egg, haricot vert, niçoise olives, capers, grape tomato, anchovy, rocket greens, dijon mustard & tarragon vinaigrette

                  • Palo Alto Chopped Salad$21.00

                    romaine, prosciutto, sopressata, flash fried chick peas, zucchini, tomato, burrata, artichoke hearts, champagne vinaigrette

                    • BLT Caesar$18.00

                      romaine + kale, bacon lardon, tomato, broken crouton, parmesan, caesar dressing

                      • Roasted Beet + Goat Cheese$18.00

                        ruby + golden, petit greens, fresh herbs, toasted pistachios, orange, golden balsamic

                        • Ahi Poke Bowl$30.00

                          steamed rice or simple salad, avocado, edamame, watermelon radish, cucumber, pickled onion, pickled ginger, scallion, crispy wonton, sriracha aioli, furikake

                          Lunch Sandwiches + Entrees

                          • Dirty Wagyu Burger$26.00

                            porchetta, caramelized onions, mushrooms, double cheddar, arugula, house special sauce, Firebrand brioche bun, crispy fries or simple salad

                            • American Wagyu Burger$24.00

                              butter lettuce, vine ripened tomato, house-made pickle, aged cheddar, house special sauce, Firebrand brioche bun, crispy fries or simple salad

                              • Crunchy Chicken$20.00

                                pickle brined thigh, napa cabbage slaw, honey mustard aioli, Firebrand brioche bun, crispy fries or simple salad

                                • Traditional Banh Mi$18.00

                                  french ham, pate, pickled vegetables, jalapeno, crispy fries or simple salad

                                  • Kale Lorraine$18.00

                                    eggs, gruyere, emmental, Nueskes smoked bacon, baby kale, chicory + arugula simple salad

                                    • Steak + Eggs$34.00

                                      sea salt potatoes or simple salad, grilled country bread

                                      Last updated: May 9, 2023

                                      What 50 people are saying

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                      3.9
                                      3.9 based on all time ratings
                                      • 3.9Food
                                      • 4Service
                                      • 4Ambience
                                      • 3.5Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      50 Reviews

                                      1. Greg

                                        San Francisco

                                        6 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        6 reviews

                                        Dined on December 1, 2024

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Quiet, tasty Sunday brunch on the pricey side with attentive service

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                                      2. Nadine

                                        San Francisco

                                        11 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        11 reviews

                                        Dined on September 13, 2024

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 3
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        The beet salad I ordered for lunch was delicious, but small, and it was expensive. The restaurant does not provide bread. My friend ordered the same salad with a side of French fries. Had it not been for the fries, the meal would not have been satisfying.

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                                      3. Laura

                                        San Francisco

                                        14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        14 reviews

                                        Dined on September 8, 2024

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        This was my fourth trip back to wild onion, and the quality of the experience is consistently terrific. Staff could not be nicer and more accommodating, food is yummy and interesting with choices that make even brunch more exciting. The Bloody Mary was divine. I’ve gone there for lunch meetings, because the noise level is low enough that you can hear each other comfortably, and while it’s an open layout, I never feel a lack of privacy. And the free valet parking, may they never discontinue that, makes it so easy to get in on time, and be stress-free. I like that the mood is casual enough that I don’t feel I need to get dressy, but stylish enough that I make an effort. If you go for brunch, definitely get the Nueske’s bacon, it’s the best America produces and it’s hard to get here in California. Bon appetit!

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                                      4. Laura

                                        San Francisco

                                        14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        14 reviews

                                        Dined on June 23, 2024

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        The food at wild onion is absolutely outstanding, and a very reasonable price for the quality and quantity you get. Met a couple girlfriends there for brunch, and we managed to try several different things on the menu; the chef was kind enough to cut things in the kitchen for us into sharing pieces, and our wait staff was very helpful and gracious. It was a little cool to sit outside by the pool, so they moved us into an inside table, and we really enjoyed our time there, not feeling rushed. Highly recommend checking it out!

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                                      5. OpenTable Diner

                                        San Francisco

                                        2 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined on March 3, 2024

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 2
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 3
                                        The food quality was not good. The wings tasted bad, the cauliflower texture was questionable. The burger was good but that’s about it. The service was good but not enough to cover the food and cost.

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                                      6. george

                                        San Francisco

                                        3 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        3 reviews

                                        Dined on December 25, 2023

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 3
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        This restaurant do not know how to serve food hot. The coffee was ordinary and only warm. The grilled bread was not even warm, put butter on it and it doesn’t even soften and spread. The sticky bun was excellent, but was not warm, not even when we asked to have it heated. The quiche was also tasty, but you guessed it, it was lukewarm. Only the tasty food save this from a one star restaurant for breakfast. Btw, 2 hours of valet park is free for eating at the restaurant

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                                      7. OpenTable Diner

                                        Norway

                                        1 review

                                        4.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on September 28, 2023

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Good food - a bit pricey but i guess you Get what you pay for :-)

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                                      8. CarolynC

                                        San Francisco

                                        8 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        8 reviews

                                        Dined on August 20, 2023

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 1
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Food is sub-par, it was bland and needs some work. Service was good, though.

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                                      9. OpenTable Diner

                                        St. Louis

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on July 28, 2023

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Gina gets 5 stars, give this woman a raise! Took great care of us.

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                                      10. CharmaineM

                                        San Francisco

                                        6 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        6 reviews

                                        Dined on June 18, 2023

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Nice, small poolside restaurant. Food was good, not outstanding. Service was very good, and friendly.

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                                      FAQs

                                      Wild Onion Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 424-8991.

                                      Wild Onion Bistro & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      7:00 PM
                                      Booked 1 time today

                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                      Google Map for Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

                                      750 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4625

                                      Additional information

                                      • Cross street
                                        On San Antonio between Middlefield & Charleston
                                      • Neighborhood
                                        Palo Alto
                                      • Hours of operation
                                        Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                      • Price
                                        $31 to $50
                                      • Cuisines
                                        Californian, Bistro
                                      • Dining style
                                        Casual Dining
                                      • Dress code
                                        Casual Dress
                                      • Parking details
                                        Valet Parking only $10 for first 3 hours
                                      • Payment options
                                        AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                      • Additional
                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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