Ethel's Fancy

Ethel's Fancy A hip and fun restaurant with chef's counter dining, serving thoughtful American cuisine, with an emphasis on local seasonal products.

01/03/2026
One of the dishes you’ll experience if you book for New Years Eve this year.  The rest we’re keeping a bit of a surprise...
12/05/2025

One of the dishes you’ll experience if you book for New Years Eve this year.  The rest we’re keeping a bit of a surprise, but rest assured it will be epic!  Seating is limited so book now! 

A year ago we had the privilege of visiting  and after witnessing their dried flower program, we knew we wanted to showc...
11/10/2025

A year ago we had the privilege of visiting and after witnessing their dried flower program, we knew we wanted to showcase them in our space. Thank you to Hannah and the family for spending their entire day to bring a little piece of the farm to us. It’s even more spectacular in person!

Happy Birthday Ethel!   Thank you to these beautiful people who make you shine!
09/04/2025

Happy Birthday Ethel! Thank you to these beautiful people who make you shine!

Spring is on the way out and summer is here!  You know what that means, new dishes on tonight!  A few seats still open a...
06/20/2025

Spring is on the way out and summer is here! You know what that means, new dishes on tonight! A few seats still open and our bar is always available for an impromptu night out. See you soon! ☀️😎

We’re incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized by the Michelin Guide. It means the world to us.To say it’s been ...
05/14/2025

We’re incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized by the Michelin Guide. It means the world to us.

To say it’s been a crazy journey is an understatement. Of course nothing would be possible without our amazing team, past and present; to every single person who put enormous heart into what they do every day. You guys rock!

Finally, thank you to our amazing community who have become our biggest supporters and invigorate us to be better.

Recently we had the privilege of being selected to be included in an episode of KQED’s Check Please Bay Area.  We feel i...
04/09/2025

Recently we had the privilege of being selected to be included in an episode of KQED’s Check Please Bay Area. We feel immensely honored to be showcased on their first episode of Season 20. It was a blast filming last November and we’re thrilled to announce our air date will be this Thursday April 10th at 7:30pm on KQED 9. You can also catch it on YouTube(see link in bio).
Thank you to everyone at for shining a light on small independent restaurants here in the Bay Area and huge congratulations on your 20th birthday!

What a great New Year’s Eve!  Thank you to everyone who joined us for the special celebration and we wish you a prospero...
01/03/2025

What a great New Year’s Eve! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the special celebration and we wish you a prosperous 2025. We’re back at it tonight for our usual fun times though we might have a few surprises in the works. Come join us tonight if you’re looking to keep the good times going in the new year!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ethels’ Fancy. We’re offering a very special menu to include Alba white truffles, dry aged d...
12/14/2024

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ethels’ Fancy. We’re offering a very special menu to include Alba white truffles, dry aged duck, among other signature favorites. In true Ethel’s Fancy Style, (starting with a glass of complimentary bubbly), we will be serving four courses, filled with multiple dishes to be shared and enjoyed by your group.

We look forward to celebrating 2025 with you!

Reservations are now available for booking https://www.opentable.com

Please note a few upcoming closures: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Rich and comforting, our rigatoni is made with Hokkaido Stella Blue squash from our friends at Fifth Crow Farm  and  bri...
11/23/2024

Rich and comforting, our rigatoni is made with Hokkaido Stella Blue squash from our friends at Fifth Crow Farm and briny mentaiko. Finished with Stepladder Creamery Cabrillo Cheese, it’s a perfect foil for a chilly day. See you soon!

Address

550 Waverley Street
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm

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