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Dining at St. Mike's

St. Michael's Alley opened in 1959 as a coffee house and has developed into a refined local restaurant, serving seasonal California cuisine made with the freshest ingredients.

The original bohemian atmosphere attracted a wealth of world-renowned artists from the beatnik era, helping to launch the careers of many, including The Grateful Dead, Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Ken Kesey, Robert Hunter, and Jefferson Airplane.

The iconic space is named for the alley in London where the city’s first coffeehouse was founded in 1652. Visionary proprietors, Stanford graduates, and long-time Palo Alto residents, Michael Sabina and Jennifer Youll, acquired the business in 1993. They have lovingly managed all aspects of St. Michael’s Alley’s evolution throughout the years, including a top-to-bottom design and creation of the current space, seasonal menu changes, and a loyal and talented staff that is truly family.

Welcome to St. Michael’s Alley, where Palo Alto gathers.

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Dinner Menu

PATIO, BAR, AND DINING ROOMS ARE OPEN!

Click: RESERVATIONS or (650) 326-2530

Tuesday- Sunday 5:00 - 9:00
Wine bottles to-go are 50% off!
Cocktails also available to go

soy marinated ahi tuna tacos 18-

seaweed, mango, pickled ginger, lemon aioli
bruschetta 14-

with goat cheese and a tomato herb relish
roasted brussels sprouts 15-

shallots, parmesan cheese, calabrian pepper aioli
mini wild mushroom cakes 15-

garlic cream sauce, leek oil, crispy leeks
octoberfest mussels 20-

prince edward island mussels, smoked bratwurst, whole grain mustard, dark beer, sauerkraut
crab toast 19-

grilled country levain bread, chili lime aioli
steak tartare 20-

white truffle aioli, fresh yolk, shallots, tarragon, chives
crispy chicken and mushroom wontons 17-

mango coconut sauce, soy ginger

caesar salad 16-

romaine, caesar dressing, garlic herb croutons

+ chicken breast 9-

+ salmon 11-
arugula and frisee salad 17-

fuji apple, tangerine crème fraiche dressing+ chicken breast 9-

+ salmon 11-
greek salad 17-

cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, artichoke hearts, feta, mixed greens, chamagne vinaigrette
roasted beet & fennel salad 16-

mixed green, goat cheese, hazelnut, sherry vinaigrette
soup of the day 10-

pan seared alaskan halibut 42-

kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, spinach, roasted potato, yuzu herb beurre blanc, crispy prosciutto and basil
pan roasted duck breast 38-

yu bok choy, yukon potatoes, red curry coconut sauce
chicken pot pie 29-

peas, carrots, gruyere cheese, puff pastry crust and arugula salad
winter vegetable cassoulet 25-

white beans, root and winter vegetables, tomato confit, herbs

add chicken 9-

add salmon 11-
roasted rack of lamb 43-

salt roasted fingerling potatoes, cauliflower, fresh herbs, aji amarillo yogurt garnish
lobster ravioli 33-

bay shrimp, mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan cheese, tarragon tomato cream sauce
pan roasted salmon filet 36-

Israeli couscous, asparagus, baby spinach, caramelized tomato sauce
grilled marinated filet mignon 49-

portabella mushroom, baby bok choy, soy garlic and pickled ginger sauce
seared wild sea scallops 39-

three scallops, yam puree, sauteed green beans, spinach, crunchy garlic with chili oil
eggplant parmigiana 25-

grilled eggplant, zucchini, fresh mozzarella, fresh herb tomato sauce and parmesan cheese

bread basket 2-
house cut french fries 10-
Israeli coucous, caramelized tomato sauce 10-
fingerling potatoes 10-
stir fried vegetables 10-
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sticky toffee pudding 14-

butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
maple pot de creme 14-

autumn fruit compote
'namesake' cheesecake 14-

papaya and mint compote
flourless dark chocolate truffle 14-

whipped cream, salted caramel
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pumpkin bread pudding 13-

sea salt caramel sauce, toasted pecans, whipped cream
seasonal sorbet 10-

served with a homemade gingersnap cookie

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

"...if there's any justice in this world, St. Michael's Alley will be filled to the rafters from now on."

"It's a restaurant that fits—heart, soul and food—into its time and place."

"Hidden culinary gem!! Had dinner last night with a friend and all I can say is this place has an beautiful ambiance and delicious food.

"St. Michael's Alley lures with stylish surroundings, excels with satisfying, earthy cuisine"

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Make a Reservation

Please call for Reservations: (650) 326-2530

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Private Dinners & Events

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Private Events

From Large Parties to Private Dining

St. Michael's Alley offers several options for private and semi-private functions. Events are priced by a food and beverage minimum, plus a room fee as. Since our menu is seasonal, the event menu changes throughout the year.

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Dining at St. Mike's

We create delicious experiences

Dinner Menu

soy marinated ahi tuna tacos 18-

bruschetta 14-

roasted brussels sprouts 15-

mini wild mushroom cakes 15-

octoberfest mussels 20-

crab toast 19-

steak tartare 20-

crispy chicken and mushroom wontons 17-

caesar salad 16-

arugula and frisee salad 17-

greek salad 17-

roasted beet & fennel salad 16-

soup of the day 10-

pan seared alaskan halibut 42-

pan roasted duck breast 38-

chicken pot pie 29-

winter vegetable cassoulet 25-

roasted rack of lamb 43-

lobster ravioli 33-

pan roasted salmon filet 36-

grilled marinated filet mignon 49-

seared wild sea scallops 39-

eggplant parmigiana 25-

bread basket 2-

house cut french fries 10-

Israeli coucous, caramelized tomato sauce 10-

fingerling potatoes 10-

stir fried vegetables 10-

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sticky toffee pudding 14-

maple pot de creme 14-

'namesake' cheesecake 14-

flourless dark chocolate truffle 14-

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pumpkin bread pudding 13-

seasonal sorbet 10-