Its easy to meet people here. You get a good mix of 20- and 30-somethings too. Pros: Waitresses don't disappear on you Cons: Too crowded sometimes

Its easy to meet people here. You get a good mix of 20- and 30-somethings too. Pros: Waitresses don't disappear on you Cons: Too crowded sometimes
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Nola is a place I can always reliably fall back on. Great burgers, ahi tuna tacos, and fabulous mojitos! Appetizers are filling and good and dessert is standard yum. The scene is loud Thurs-Sat... More

Nola is a place I can always reliably fall back on. Great burgers, ahi tuna tacos, and fabulous mojitos! Appetizers are filling and good and dessert is standard yum. The scene is loud Thurs-Sat night but quieter other days and John, the bartender, is great. Service is good and prices are reasonable. Great music on weekend nights though it's crowded with the single scene. Pros: Food, drinks, ambience, parking Cons: Noise level on weekend nights.
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This is the best New Orleans style food I've had outside the South. It's fresh and authentic and has a real blend of flavors: they don't cook stuff until it's all mushed into one flavor; rather,... More

This is the best New Orleans style food I've had outside the South. It's fresh and authentic and has a real blend of flavors: they don't cook stuff until it's all mushed into one flavor; rather, you can taste multiple different subtle (and, depending on the dish, not-so-subtle) flavors in each bite. It's usually crowded and noisy. The servers are sometimes overworked: they're always on the go and I never see them lazing around, but it's still sometimes hard to get drink refills and so on. I should make it clear that I'm a certified old fuddy-duddy and like to converse over dinner. For some young single folks the noise might be part of the excitement. If you're looking for New Orleans-style food, this is the place to go. Pros: The chef(s) really know how to cook New Orleans style food right. Cons: The noise, the crowding
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Ok so I'm in Palo Alto with some friends and were looking for a place to eat and grab a few drinks. Our cab driver recommended Nola's after the normal questions about the establishment it self we... More

Ok so I'm in Palo Alto with some friends and were looking for a place to eat and grab a few drinks. Our cab driver recommended Nola's after the normal questions about the establishment it self we told the driver to go ahead and drop us off there. It was beyond charming. Having never really tried Caribbean food before we were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent. The drinks were exceptional and the service was great. It was a little on the pricey side but we expected that as Palo Alto is pricey to say the least. So I will rate it a seven out of ten. I will more than likely return and I know one of my friends has a couple times since then to chat up the bar tender that was there that night.
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One of the most popular place in Palo Alto to meet for a drink and then grab a bite to eat. We love the appetisers and the jambalaya. Also, they have really really good french fries!

One of the most popular place in Palo Alto to meet for a drink and then grab a bite to eat. We love the appetisers and the jambalaya. Also, they have really really good french fries!
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There's only two things wrong with Nola. First problem is the crowds - Friday and Saturday is rowdy and packed - and the second is the manufactured atmosphere. It's got a certain Chili's vibe across... More

There's only two things wrong with Nola. First problem is the crowds - Friday and Saturday is rowdy and packed - and the second is the manufactured atmosphere. It's got a certain Chili's vibe across the board - New Orleans isn't this clean and pleasant. Once you get past all that, Nola's is a hopping joint with amusing food and good drinks. I like the steak po'boy, great marinade on a bun. It's the livelest place in Palo Alto, and you'll have fun yelling over the 20 somethings.
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New Orleans in Palo Alto - Nola's is a totally unexpected experience nestled on Ramona St. in Palo Alto. Cajun and Creole cuisine, great music, fun drinks, and party beads on the tables.

New Orleans in Palo Alto - Nola's is a totally unexpected experience nestled on Ramona St. in Palo Alto. Cajun and Creole cuisine, great music, fun drinks, and party beads on the tables.
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