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Ethel's Fancy Palo Alto Reviews
A Truly Exceptional Dining Experience at Ethel's
A Truly Exceptional Dining Experience at Ethel's Fancy! Our group had an absolutely incredible evening at Ethel's Fancy in Palo Alto! None of us are local to the area, and it was our first time dining here, but it certainly won't be o
Great experience sitting at the counter last night.
We were enjoying our meal too much to take photos. Everything was delicious. We ordered 11 courses. We highly recommend the pancakes, salt and pepper octopus, coconut fritters, and pork belly. The only plate we didn't finish was the duck. It ta
4 of us dined on Saturday night 10/18 for birthday
4 of us dined on Saturday night 10/18 for birthday celebrations and Ethel's Fancy did not disappoint. My husband and I have eaten there earlier this year. Every dish was so flavorful that after each one we were craving the next dish. We ordered
A solid restaurant to go to whether you're celebrating a
A solid restaurant to go to whether you're celebrating a special occasion, on a date night, or just having a nice night out with friends. The Japanese influenced new American menu is unique and appealing. The food was very good but fell a little
1st off So much Aloha spirit here, which we appreciated,
1st off So much Aloha spirit here, which we appreciated, and that is due to Chef Scott's humility that comes out in his food.Simple ingredients elevated to the highest,We were happy to say we were rolling our eyes in a good way at the deliciousn
A solid 4 stars! Amazing ambience and vibes with an
A solid 4 stars! Amazing ambience and vibes with an eclectic range of food and options. The service was wonderful and the staff were very attentive though if they are shooting for Michelin I would say to be picky, the waiter should introduce themselv
4.5 stars Made reservations online. The waiter
4.5 stars Made reservations online. The waiter recommended two small plates , two mediums plates and one large plate for a party of two. He meticulously described the best sellers and recommendations. We ordered : Sesame pancake - 10/10. Amazi
Sesame pancakes - doughy, great dip.
Interesting combo with smoked fish and avocado. Coconut critters - Quite coconut-y, the chili on top gave a little kick. Lots of coconuts. Octopus - it's deep fried and was very tender. It's very different from grill. I thought the gr
Came in for a bday dinner Saturday evening.
Dined at the chefs counter had a good overall experience with certain dishes hitting harder than others. Left individual dish ratings on pictures I uploaded. Playlist was a little wild for the ambiance and crowd they were blasting nirvana at one poin
Came in for a girls' dinner and had an amazing time! We
Came in for a girls' dinner and had an amazing time! We kicked off the night with a few appetizers to share: the salt & pepper octopus, crispy pork belly, and duck fat fried rice -- all absolutely delicious. The octopus was tender with just
Our second visit in 3 weeks.
..food is so amazing! Chef Scott knows how to turn a good meal into an adventure. The halibut and black cod were outstanding...the beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection with an anchovy peppercorn sauce you'd want on everything. Although we
My mom and I had a lovely dinner recently at Ethel's Fancy.
Service from everyone in the restaurant throughout our meal was incredibly warm and friendly. It was a strong reminder of how much hospitality matters in making a meal truly memorable. As for the food, standouts were the warm sesame pancakes, coconu
Well worth a visit!!
Excellent service, choice of food we had set meal and drinks each best I've had anywhere. Highly recommend 10/10 definitely be going back 👌
My bf took me here for date night, and I was blown away by
My bf took me here for date night, and I was blown away by all the amazing dishes we tasted. Upon arriving, we were seated promptly at the chef's counter, which I highly recommend! It was such a cool experience to see how efficiently the chefs w
yummm! oysters toasted coconut fritter milk bread with
yummm! oysters toasted coconut fritter milk bread with sweet potato and brown butter dip black sesame noodles with crab and yuzu tomato - really love the noodle texture, they pan fried it a bit so there's some crispy parts yummm crispy por
fav was the milk bread, pork belly was an interesting
fav was the milk bread, pork belly was an interesting flavors and would get once to try, summer squash was another fav but i really enjoy well done vegetable dishes overall interesting flavors and great service and nice ambiance would come to celeb
My long overdue glowing review for Ethel's Fancy.
We had the pleasure of celebrating my son's graduation from Stanford University on June 15 at Ethel's Fancy. My son had been talking about it for a while, and we were excited to go. Unfortunately, they are not typically open on Sunday (the
Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievably good meal from start to finish!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievably good meal from start to finish! Starter highlights for us included tomato dish, cucumber/cherry dish, sesame pancakes. Mains were the halibut/cod/pasta dish and don't even get me started on desserts. Had one of each
The food was as good as any starred restaurant.
The cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sesame pancakes and hamachi crudo were amazing!
Outstanding food and the service was top notch! The minute
Outstanding food and the service was top notch! The minute we walked in, you could tell it was going to be an incredible evening. The whole staff, including the chef owner Scott were so welcoming. They all made us feel very special. Everything we
Really enjoyed my experience here.
I thought it would be overhyped but it was truly great. Our server was helpful and attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious and prices justified the food taste and quality. The steak with peppercorn sauce was cooked to perfection
I was recommended this place by a colleague whose taste I
I was recommended this place by a colleague whose taste I trust, so I had no doubt that food will be good. My husband and I made a reservation for our wedding anniversary and the food exceeded our expectations! The ambience was nice and despite all t
Back again to Ethel's Fancy.
New menu. How Scott can come up with these creations is beyond me. Truly great cuisine, and oh so CREATIVE. Love the fact that I can eat away and at the end of the evening, I feel rather comfortable....the food is not only superbly delicious, but oh
In all my years of dining, I have never been so impressed
In all my years of dining, I have never been so impressed by a restaurant. From the moment we walked through the door, the communication and hospitality were flawless. Even though the restaurant was bustling, we were warmly welcomed and promptly esco
Intent to double charge for tip
The food is OK, but price would be expensive than normal. I feel uncomfortable that the receipt include the 18% service fee,as tip automatically, and also leave the tip to ask client to fill. If people does not check details, may think the invoi
It's been awhile I dined in a Palo Alto restaurant.
The more I eat, the pickier I get. It has to be creative or authentic to worth my visit, I told myself. Ethel's Fancy caught my eye with its menu. Happily it wasn't hard to book a dinner just a couple weekends in the near future. It's casual an
Nice bartenders Food was delish and well done Nice
Nice bartenders Food was delish and well done Nice interiors :) 4/5 stars only because I feel like it's bit pricey for some dishes like the ribeye is 76 but I think it could be lower...
Favorite restaurant in Palo Alto.
The food never dissappoints. The ambiance is always fun and can't wait until my next dinner here!
Tastefully balanced food fusing Asian elements into
Tastefully balanced food fusing Asian elements into contemporary cuisine. Dishes are both refined yet comforting. Fresh bread with butter is delicious.
I made a reservation for my partner and I to eat at Ethel's
I made a reservation for my partner and I to eat at Ethel's Fancy to celebrate our wedding anniversary at 5:30pm on a Saturday. We ended up getting there at opening at 5pm and were promptly seated anyways. They even swapped out the regular menu for a
Wow, where to even start??!! Delicious fresh and unique
Wow, where to even start??!! Delicious fresh and unique small plates to share, service that is amazing, fun upbeat music, friendly and helpful staff... Ethel's Fancy is definitely my favorite place to enjoy dinner and sharing a fabulous meal with fri
I was traveling to the area on business and used Yelp to
I was traveling to the area on business and used Yelp to help me find Ethel's Fancy. I figured I would stop by for dinner at the bar. Luckily they had one spot left open at the bar, as many other spots at the bar seemed to be reserved for other parti
Service was fantastic.
Wait staff were very polite, attentive and efficient. Food was delicious! We had the best experience and definitely recommend this restaurant!
Solid pre-fix menu given we were a group of 6.
The food came out fast and the service was great. We had soo much we were left stuffed! We added on their oysters which had a fruity vinaigrette which I wasn't sure if I loved. It was good but not sure I would have done that combo for my oysters the
People get sold on presentation.
I'll admit, the gourmet presentation is nice but the flavors are a bit mild and I'm not one that needs food to pop. It's nice to try once but even though we are in the Top 1% salary category, I'd say only go here if money grows on trees for you becau
Very classy place and fantastic food!
The food is absolutely gorgeous. The perfect balance of taste, the presentation, and the healthiness. This is a very unique restaurant, where the food is cut in perfect pieces, nice and juicy, yet nothing leaks, nothing makes any mess, the oils are j
Brought out of town colleagues here from Japan.
They loved every bite. Chef is Japanese Hawaiian so food is a fusion of Japanese, Californian and Hawaiian flavors. He worked at French Laundry before. This is his first restaurant. Our server Madison was amazing. Very hospitable and brought her so
Despite the restaurant being fully booked, we managed to
Despite the restaurant being fully booked, we managed to snag spots at the bar upon opening. Many of the tapas plates were delectable, especially the sesame pancakes, with the right notes of warmth and sweetness. The service was especially great beca
Our first time at Ethel's Fancy.
It was a special occasion for us, we had made reservations a couple of weeks back. The only negative -- arrived and were taken by the hostess to the last table nearest to the restroom and kitchen area. My wife had seen an empty table at the front o
I had a lovely dinner here with my mom on a Friday evening!
I had a lovely dinner here with my mom on a Friday evening! The service was wonderful and we really enjoyed a lot of the dishes we tried - specifically the milk bread with sweet potato brown butter, the heirloom cauliflower with kiwi, and the pork be
First time here.
We enjoyed the food but the music was very loud full bass rock. So, this is not a place to go to if you want to enjoy your meal and be able to talk to the person(s) you are with. Unfortunate as we left without dessert (which have received great revie
adorable ambiance and i like the ambition with all the
adorable ambiance and i like the ambition with all the fusions of flavors. i think a strong point of ethel's was their distinct flavoring of all their dishes. one that most stood out to me was the pork belly--insane marinade, yummy burrata, and nice
Everything was amazing.
The service was 5 stars & so is the food. My favorite was probably the sesame pancake. The crudo was so good I loved the perilla & tangerine combination. The rigatoni was my second favorite! The spicy breadcrumbs really complimented the whole
Amazing food, Asian inspired modern American cuisine.
The portions are small but delectable. Highly recommend.
TLDR: Quaint spot situated just off of University Ave that
TLDR: Quaint spot situated just off of University Ave that is sure to delight your tastebuds! Ethel's Fancy certainly deserves the recognition it gets for its amazing food, great service, and overall fun ambiance. We were able to get a table for tw
This place has been on my list for a while and so glad it's
This place has been on my list for a while and so glad it's finally checked off and totally lived up to the hype. Actually kicking myself for not coming sooner. Ambiance was great - buzzing on a Friday night while not so loud that you couldn't hear y
Stupid place
Stupid place. Not good food at all and lackluster service. They charge for every little thing even a very tiny bowl of rice
I love the concept of Ethel's Fancy! They offer a very
I love the concept of Ethel's Fancy! They offer a very unique menu with the guise that everything is for sharing. Celebrated my birthday here with a friend, and although it wasn't quite anything I'd like to repeat, it was one I was appreciative to ha
Celebrated my birthday here.
Parking was tough, but that's par for the course in Palo Alto. Great ambiance, good feel, nice decor and architected ceiling. Service was awesome, and an open, small but effective kitchen was cool to watch. Next time I wanna sit at the counter to r
This place was excellent! The food is flavorful and plated
This place was excellent! The food is flavorful and plated very thoughtfully. Share style is fun too as you get to try more dishes. Cocktails were also very nice. The service was ok. We had a few instances if having things delivered to the table in d
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