Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

by worth-it

Rank 1.
Iki Omakase
sushi · omakase · Palo Alto
michelin-level sushi craftsmanship with genuine intimacy—not the typical omakase theater. service is genuinely exceptional, not just attentive.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Worth the Splurge
11 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.6Y4.7MS
Google4.8(246)Yelp4.7(178)Tripadvisor4.6(41)
Warning245 is real money. go when you're actually celebrating something.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Daigo
sushi · japanese · Palo Alto
★ Michelin
90-point sushi at 85 bucks hits different. michelin recognition but stays neighborhood-friendly and doesn't perform for instagram.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Worth the Splurge
9 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.7(612)Yelp4.5(384)Tripadvisor4.4(96)
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Rank 3.
La Tia Tacos
mexican · tacos · Palo Alto
16 bucks for genuinely good tacos with zero pretense. consistency and portion size say this is the real deal, not a flash-in-the-pan taco hype play.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Great Value
3 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.6(2.2k)Yelp4.4(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.3(145)
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Rank 4.
Trattoria Pino
italian · trattoria · Palo Alto
proper italian comfort food at 38 bucks—generous portions, cozy room, and they actually know how to make pasta.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.4k)Yelp4.4(820)Tripadvisor4.5(312)
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Rank 5.
Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza
pizza · italian · Palo Alto
wood-fired pizza done right without the markup. solid neighborhood spot that works for dates, groups, or just sneaking in a slice.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.6(1.3k)Yelp4.5(880)Tripadvisor4.4(196)
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Rank 6.
Ledger Deli
sandwiches · deli · Palo Alto
deli sandwiches that justify the quality at 18 bucks. rock-solid execution, great for solo lunch or quick business meal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.7(540)Yelp4.5(312)Tripadvisor4.4(42)
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 7.
The Counter Co.
burgers · american · Palo Alto
★★ Michelin
michelin-guide burgers for 24 bucks—that's the whole story. generous, consistent, zero nonsense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.2Y4.2MS
Google4.5(2.6k)Yelp4.2(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.2(410)
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Rank 8.
Som Saa Thai
thai · lunch · Palo Alto
solid thai at lunch prices with real flavors and big portions. not trying to be precious about it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.5(1.2k)Yelp4.4(690)Tripadvisor4.3(142)
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Rank 9.
Ember & Oak
steakhouse · american · Menlo Park
refined steakhouse energy with actually exceptional service. the 175 price tag is steep but the execution tracks.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
3 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.2MS
Google4.6(720)Yelp4.2(410)Tripadvisor4.5(180)
Warningat 175 and worth_it score of 76, you're paying for ambiance and service over pure value. that's fine, just know what you're getting.
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Rank 10.
Midnight Grill
burgers · american · Palo Alto
late-night burgers that don't suck. loud, casual, generous portions—exactly what you want at 2am.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 18:00 — 02:00G4.4T4.0Y4.1MS
Google4.4(880)Yelp4.1(470)Tripadvisor4.0(96)
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Ten places · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Iki Omakase

Daigo

La Tia Tacos

Trattoria Pino

Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza

Ledger Deli

The Counter Co.

Som Saa Thai

Ember & Oak

Midnight Grill