Ethel's Fancy

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550 Waverley St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
+1 (650) 561-4860
https://www.ethelsfancypa.com
A hip and fun restaurant with chef's counter dining, serving thoughtful American cuisine, with an emphasis on local seasonal products.Ethel's Fancy is open at 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday.We have a small dining room with a limited amount of reservable tables. We do keep our Bar seats and a table in the restaurant open for people to walk-ins. Walk-ins are on a first come basis. Please do not make multiple reservations with the intention of combining reservations to increase party size.All guests must be present before your party will be seated.To help provide a seamless experience for all our guests, we have allocated 2-hours for your group of 2 to 4 people.

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4.5372 reviews
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Verna K.
12/6/2025

What can I possibly say others have not raved about...the most simplest of ingredients are transformed and elevated into a mind-blowing mouthful! I could have had a meal with the sugar snap peas...

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Allison S.
12/7/2025

I had high hopes for Ethel's Fancy, especially after booking a month in advance and making the drive from San Jose with my family. With all the hype surrounding the restaurant, I was really...

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Hannah K.
12/5/2025

I can't stop thinking about this place. Between the service, ambience, and food, I'm not sure which was the standout--they were all exceptional. As soon as we arrived, Emilie greeted us with a...

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Jennifer C.
12/2/2025

This was my first time at Ethel's Fancy. My friend had been wanting to try it so she made a reservation for a Friday night for three people. We got seated in a quieter area in the back which was...

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Liz Y.
11/30/2025

Ethel's Fancy was one of my absolute favorite dining experiences in 2025. My girlfriends and I went there on a summer evening, and the meal was full of delight, creativity, and just the right...

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