Smyrna

4.4

55 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Romantic
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Smyrna is open for lunch Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-2: 00 PM,
And 5:00-9:00 pm daily for dinner. Smyrna is a Mediterranean, Greek-Turkish cuisine. Freshly prepared daily, seasonal menu is offered in an airy, nicely updated environment in downtown Palo Alto.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 521-0955
Website
http://www.smyrnabistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Eliceo Mata
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly for more details. 650-521-0955
Private party facilities
Smyrna has banquet facilities for your special event. Smyrna banquet facilities have a seating capacity of 70 in the main dining room and 40 in the private dining room and an additional 35 in the patio area. Contact us to reserve your banquet or special event.
Private party contact
Ayhan: (650) 521-0955

Location
417 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Area
Palo Alto
Cross Street
Ash
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Spread SamplerUS$11.95
Tzatziki, eggplant puree, hummus dip & pita bread
Saffron MusselsUS$13.95
Steamed salt spring mussels, kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, saffron & white wine
Wild Boar SausageUS$12.95
Grilled wild boar sausage with red bell pepper and flageolet
HummusUS$11.95
A delightful dip of garbanzo beans, with garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil & pita
Sauteed PrawnsUS$15.95
Sauteed tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, white wine butter herb sauce
OctopusUS$17.95
Spanish octopus, calamari, grilled melon, arugula, red bell pepper, olives, charmoula
Smyrna SamplerUS$14.95
Prosciutto, bresaola, lamb prosciutto, melon, burrata, toasted almonds, grilled olives, roasted beet, pita
Lamb MeatballsUS$11.95
Oven roasted lamb meatballs, Spanish saffron tomato sauce, zaatar
Fried CalamariUS$15.95
Lightly breaded Town dock calamari, artichoke, fennel, jalapeno & chipotle mayo
Halloumi CheeseUS$13.95
Grilled Halloumi, roasted beets & sherry honey dressing

Starter Salads

Smyrna SaladUS$11.95
Kale, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, toasted almonds & lemon tahini avocado vinaigrette
Wild ArugulaUS$11.95
With Radicchio, toasted almonds, crispy halloumi cheese & honey balsamic vinaigrette
Kale Caesar SaladUS$11.95
Kale, Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, crostini, roasted garlic lemon dresing

Entrée

Beef Short RibsUS$28.95
Braised beef short Ribs, onion ring, zucchini fritters, red wine & natural sauce
BranzinoUS$33.95
Semiboneless whole Mediterranean sea bass, spinach, orzo, roasted pepper, currant, shallots vinaigrette
PaellaUS$29.95
Arborio rice, prawns, mussels, calamari, Italian sausage, chicken, salmon, tomato, peas, paprika saffron
Artichoke Feta Lamb RavioliUS$19.95
Stuffed with lamb, artichoke, feta cheese, tomato & sautéed spinach with black truffle sauce
Greek ChickenUS$24.95
Breast of free range chicken, olives, feta, tomatoes, potatoes, asparagus, pesto-cream sauce
Salmon*US$29.95
Grilled fresh salmon, orzo, brussel sprouts, corn, arugula, tomato saffron beurre blanc
Chicken ShishUS$22.95
Grilled chicken breast skewers, jasmine rice, grilled vegetables, tzatziki sauce
Seafood FettuccineUS$28.95
With fresh salmon, prawns, mussels, calamari, tomatoes, olives, capers, arugula, lemon, oregano- white wine
Lamb Chops*US$32.95
Grilled new Zealand lamb chops, potatoes, Swiss chard, minted pine nuts, pomegranate molasses
Angus Rib-Eye*US$36.95
Grilled Angus Rib-eye steak, gorgonzola stuffed tomato, asparagus, potato & red wine gorgonzola sauce
Stuffed EggplantUS$22.95
Oven baked eggplant, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, marinara, jasmine rice
Vegetable MoussakaUS$23.95
Baked Eggplant, zucchini, spinach, potatoes, marinara mozzarella cheese, jasmine rice
Lamb Burger & Fries*US$18.95
With paprika, caramelized onion, mozzarella, grilled tomatoes, eggplant chips, cucumber tzatziki

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

55 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
smyrna is such a gem on cal ave and they have the best lamb chops in palo alto !
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Diablo
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lamb chops and lamb burger were both excellent. Service was good.
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EdieG
VIP
San Francisco
183 reviews
2.0
183 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
A huge shout out to the hostess, who acted as our waitress because the only time the waiter came by was to ask how our food was when we were 3/4 the way through. We sat for 30 minutes before ANYONE acknowledged our presence. To be fair, it was Valentine’s Day, so they were busy. Finally the hostess came over with some wine glasses and offered to open the bottle we brought with us (despite admitting she did not really have any experience opening wine bottles!). Still getting no attention, the hostess took pity on us and took our order. Had it not been for her initiative and nice demeanor, we probably would have walked out. I certainly hope the wait staff shared their tips with her. They deserved nothing. The food was good, but service was a disaster.
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Omid
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was an okay place. Not great but not bad either. The service was a bit slow for Valentines Day, as in I had to keep grabbing the waiter and ask for stuff. Food was good but not great as they shortened the menu for Valentine’s Day and this was not visible at the time of reservation.
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AandA
Central Coast
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good. Fresh food pleasant. Service
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RobynD
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable meal
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kmango
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully presented, colorful, and healthy food options. More upscale (in a good way) than your average Mediterranean place. I hope this little gem catches on as it was pretty quiet when we came in for a work lunch, but it is still early days. Keep up the good work!
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foodisgoodforthesoul
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food. Perfect choice for a Xmas dinner!
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LenL
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a comfortable and friendly environment. Not as hectic a feeling as in some other crowded restaurants on California Ave. I could easily hear my wife without being overwhelmed by the background sounds. Is that good or not?:) Service was attentive without being intrusive. Prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of servings. You might want to start dinner with their Spread Sampler that consists of Tzatziki (delicious Greek dip), eggplant puree, hummus dip & pita bread. We will be back.
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PAJan
San Francisco
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This new restaurant is a hidden gem. The menu offers very creative and delicious takes on Mediterranean classics. We have enjoyed the lamb and feta ravioli, the generously portioned lamb chops, the stuffed sea bass entrees and the octopus and halloumi appetizers. The kunefe is authentic and delicious and the chocolate mousse is wicked. Most of the dishes are sharable. Service is friendly and attentive.
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Smyrna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 521-0955.

Smyrna is rated 4.4 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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417 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

Cross Street
Ash
Area
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eliceo Mata
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.smyrnabistro.com/
Phone number
(650) 521-0955
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly for more details. 650-521-0955
Private party facilities
Smyrna has banquet facilities for your special event. Smyrna banquet facilities have a seating capacity of 70 in the main dining room and 40 in the private dining room and an additional 35 in the patio area. Contact us to reserve your banquet or special event.
Private party contact
Ayhan: (650) 521-0955

Smyrna

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Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

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Appetizers

Spread SamplerUS$11.95

Saffron MusselsUS$13.95

Wild Boar SausageUS$12.95

HummusUS$11.95

Sauteed PrawnsUS$15.95

OctopusUS$17.95

Smyrna SamplerUS$14.95

Lamb MeatballsUS$11.95

Fried CalamariUS$15.95

Halloumi CheeseUS$13.95

Starter Salads

Smyrna SaladUS$11.95

Wild ArugulaUS$11.95

Kale Caesar SaladUS$11.95

Entrée

Beef Short RibsUS$28.95

BranzinoUS$33.95

PaellaUS$29.95

Artichoke Feta Lamb RavioliUS$19.95

Greek ChickenUS$24.95

Salmon*US$29.95

Chicken ShishUS$22.95

Seafood FettuccineUS$28.95

Lamb Chops*US$32.95

Angus Rib-Eye*US$36.95

Stuffed EggplantUS$22.95

Vegetable MoussakaUS$23.95

Lamb Burger & Fries*US$18.95

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