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Lou & Herbert's - Graduate Palo Alto

3.8 (2)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1824

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Lou & Herbert's - Graduate Palo Alto

3.8
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Palo Alto

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Our team at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is currently working on enhancing your next dining experience with us. Please check back for availability in May!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Located inside Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto, Lou & Herbert's offers private dining, corporate events, and social celebrations. Steps from Stanford University, enjoy seasonal California cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and personalized service for memorable gatherings in downtown Palo Alto.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea Parcero: (650) 843-9755 ext. 5012

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Reviews

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3.8

3.8
(2)
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

2 Reviews
  1. lynn Gold

    San Francisco50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a little gem, hidden inside the Graduate Hotel. Only a few tables, and it mostly caters to hotel guests during the week. It's small and quiet allowing you to have a nice dinner conversation. The menu is small, but we have been there 3 times now for dinner and everything is always very good. Carlos -- he's been our waiter every time -- knows his business. He makes great wine and drink suggestions. He also has the lowdown on every menu item. I can't encourage you enough to try this little spot in the middle of downtown Palo Alto. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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  2. lynn Gold

    San Francisco50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, this is certainly a small hidden gem! The restaurant name popped up on a search. I had forgotten all about it. Had meant to try it but just fell off of my radar. What a delight. Ambiance, a very knowledgeable waiter (and friendly too), delicious food, interesting wine list, and very quiet on a Sunday evening (probably busier during the week with hotel guests). We will visit this restaurant again very soon!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Located inside Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto, Lou & Herbert's offers private dining, corporate events, and social celebrations. Steps from Stanford University, enjoy seasonal California cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and personalized service for memorable gatherings in downtown Palo Alto.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea Parcero: (650) 843-9755 ext. 5012

FAQs

Sunday evenings are a lovely time to visit Lou & Herbert's, guests note it is very quiet on Sunday evenings, while the spot often caters to hotel guests during the week.

Yes, Lou & Herbert's, located inside the Graduate Palo Alto, welcomes private parties.

Yes, Lou & Herbert's is a lovely pick for date night: reviewers praise its small, quiet dining room for easy conversation, classy, discrete ambiance and an interesting wine list, with a cozy fireplace and thoughtful service.

Lou & Herbert's is a small, cozy spot with only a few tables, sofa-style seating and a bar; the restaurant also accepts private parties, and guests note you can head up to the roof afterward.

Yes, guests describe Lou & Herbert's as "small, quiet, family friendly, " making it an easy, comfortable choice for families, especially at breakfast.

Lou & Herbert's is a small, intimate spot with charming, old‑school decor, a fireplace and sofa seating; it's quiet enough for easy conversation and attentive, knowledgeable service.

Lou & Herbert's tends to be busier during the week with hotel guests, while Sunday evenings are noted as particularly quiet and relaxed.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together attire that’s polished without being formal when visiting Lou & Herbert's.

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A photo of Lou & Herbert's - Graduate Palo Alto restaurant

Lou & Herbert's - Graduate Palo Alto

3.8
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Palo Alto

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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