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Bird Dog

New American Restaurant$$$$

Downtown North, Palo Alto

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Bird Dog

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for New American restaurants in Palo Alto
"The wood grilled avocado is a must."(7 Tips)
"... with uni cream, fried chicken thigh, and bone in pork belly. I didn’t like the..."(2 Tips)
"Get the fried chicken and the avocado dishes!"(5 Tips)
"Perfect cocktails and delicious food in a beautiful space."(4 Tips)

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Yaron Zakai-OrMay 29, 2016
This is Californian cuisine at its best. Very fresh dishes, combining various cuisines, presented excellently and the taste is awesome. A must restaurant for Palo Alto.
William GunnDecember 24, 2015
Interesting small cocktail list featuring unusual liquors like bacanora. Excellent food, but make sure you get the menu concept explained before ordering. Grilled persimmon salad was amazing.
Kaitlin YapchaianAugust 1, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The grilled avocado is a go-to. Little gem salad is grilled and flavorful, a nice surprise. Broccoli stem also good. Wagyu, too. Everything, really 💁🏽. Topo Chico also available.
Upvoted Feb 14
Connie ChiuJuly 3, 2019
Fancy hipster vibe with tasty food! Love the complimentary roti, yeast waffle with uni cream, fried chicken thigh, and bone in pork belly. I didn’t like the wagyu (tasted basic) and the brussels.
Renee TeefiveNovember 15, 2016
The food is prepared in a unique manner with attention to detail, and is quite delicious.
Eden EssJanuary 11, 2019
Amazing food! The menu is seasonal so there will always be new items to try. They also have a private room that seats about 24.
Shirish GorasiaJuly 30, 2016
The grilled avocado and fried chicken
Danyel SmithMarch 29, 2017
the chicken thighs. the cauliflower. the desserts. the mocktails.
Justin PakFebruary 16, 2017
Loved the kanpachi. Banana and toasted rice with fish surprisingly great.
William GunnDecember 24, 2015
Cocktails are great, though experimental. Food is excellent, but get the menu concept explained. Grilled persimmon salad was amazing.
Gnat BrainSeptember 25, 2016
Get ready to pay for SF prices for SF food and service. Solid menu with an Asian twist.
Gonzalo SolisSeptember 7, 2018
Avoid the grilled avocado. People hype it up, but you are really just paying $15 for an unseasoned avocado with grill marks. Skip the uni, too. Entrees are mostly OK, definitely get the fried chicken.
Heiko HuettelJuly 14, 2018
This place is awesome! Great food and great drinks. The service is superior.
Samantha BergSeptember 15, 2017
Small portions but quite tasty. Short ribs are fantastic!
Lani MAugust 20, 2019
Get the fried chicken and the avocado dishes! Skip the Brussels sprouts
Elizabeth SweenyMarch 3, 2019
The wood grilled avocado is a must.
Erin O'QuinnDecember 29, 2015
Creative cocktails and really flavorful food.
Ryan LeggettJanuary 5, 2019
Perfect cocktails and delicious food in a beautiful space. Great for a date night.
RajOctober 29, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Grilled avocado of course but hanging at the bar for a drink or two is fun as well
Vic ZaudJanuary 7, 2016
It feels to me like the food is in flux here - some items amazing and otters not. Definitely get the fried chicken. The "famous" grilled avocado is good but not jaw dropping. Definitely good.
Horia DragomirFebruary 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The way the menu is meant to be enjoyed is perfect for making bonds
Jay ZaveriJanuary 8, 2016
The avocado is just incredible!!!
ClareSeptember 11, 2016
The grilled avocado mmm
Li YuAugust 22, 2022
good environment, normal food, high price

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