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Scotty's Bar & Grill

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Relaxed option for bar food, pizza, beer, wine & cocktails in a chill space with a cherry-wood bar. People often mention good, drinks, Good, great, Great, beer, night, bartender, atmosphere,


Address

548 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Contact

(650) 561-4929

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (181 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) drinks (14) Good (11) great (10) Great (10) beer (8) night (7) bartender (7) atmosphere (6)
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  • 5/5 J G. 5 years ago on Google
    Even with rookie night the bartender handled any request with precision. Patrons were happy and never thirsty. Locals, while present understood the busy night were accommodating to visitors during the holiday. Would visit again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon K. 2 years ago on Google
    When this place first opened quite a few years ago it needed work, and they have done it!! Fantastic fun and the owner is always somewhere close by!! While the beer selection isn't all craft, they have some great choices. Full bar!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N D. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar for chillers. Chiller for bar. Good prices and Scotty is a legend. Just a great relaxing place to knock a few back. One of the last of its kind for Palo Alto
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 5 years ago on Google
    There's not an obvious sign when your passing by on the sidewalk. But you do not want to miss this little hole-in-the-wall bar. Great Lively atmosphere and wonderful drink options, the bartender can make you just about anything even if you don't know what it's called.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina T. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are craving Moscow mule and/or want to try a variation on one, this is the place. Cozy atmosphere. Food is ok, nothing special. But the drinks are where its at.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kejuana K. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the place to go in Palo Alto for a good sports bar. The best I must say. Great and quick customer service. Amazing food and good atmosphere. I would highly recommend this location for a good chill time for food and drinks by yourself or with friends. This is my favorite spot.

  • 5/5 Klarese D. 6 years ago on Google
    Only visited once for a quick bite to eat and a cocktail to close the night, but I was very impressed with the laid back vibes, friendly service, and good menu. Definitely hope to go back again

  • 4/5 Robert H. 6 years ago on Google
    Good prices on drinks, and drinks themselves were good. Only complaint was the music was too loud and the genre didn't really fit the vibe of the bar.

  • 4/5 Meghadeep R. 6 years ago on Google
    They can add some more tap and bottled drinks

  • 5/5 Victoria B. 6 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, great bartenders and fair prices

  • 5/5 Peter M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place, low key, good staff. Dive bar appeal, which is what I go for

  • 2/5 Boris V. 6 years ago on Google
    The beer was good. The food - not so good. Half baked salmon, so-so French onion soup... Do not eat there.

  • 4/5 Raphael M. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice pub to eat and meet friends. Good burger, but a little pricey.

  • 2/5 Joshua P. 6 years ago on Google
    Drinks were subpar and flavorless. Cheap quality alcohol was definitely used. Prices were high for what you got.

  • 4/5 Tony Della M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, bartender could of been nicer, was somewhat standoffish and more about getting back to her texting

  • 5/5 Julien R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a cold drink and bites.

  • 3/5 Matthew S. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't have any domestic lights on draft, only 3 bar seats.

  • 5/5 Stephen V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and friendly atmosphere

  • 4/5 Javier M. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet place and great service

  • 3/5 Eryn T. 5 years ago on Google
    $10 for a shot of Jack

  • 5/5 Kent L. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place and vibe.. super nice genuine bartender and a small crowd to match

  • 5/5 Codey O. 4 years ago on Google
    It's the perfect place to make your local, regular bar. * Friendly owner and bartenders that you can get to know * A couple solid food choices (wings, chicken fettuccine, chicken & waffles) * Cozy space to sit alone or with a group * Great liquor selection, standard beer options I come here often to read alone or catch up with friends.

  • 5/5 Colby P. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a nice place to grab a quick beer woth some buddies. It was a good place to stop for us since it was open a lot later than many other pubs/bars in the area. I would go again if I was looking for a late night drink with friends.

  • 5/5 Vicky H. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was great have good drinks good vibes and food not crowded at all but a spot worth going to

  • 2/5 Jim D. 8 years ago on Google
    We came on a gameday and the ambiance was electric. There was only one bartender working but she attended to us quickly. We were really disappointed in the food here. The chopped Caesar salad was just a traditional Caesar salad with lettuce that the chef didn't dry before applying dressing. The 12" pizza was amazingly small. In fact, it was the same diameter as my Racer 5 bottle which was less than 10". Overall disappointed and will not be coming back.

  • 4/5 Bryan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, good food and social crowd make this a great spot yo drop in on a week night.

  • 5/5 jay b. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice modern updated spot with a great staff and very chill folks. The food is really good but I wish they still sold donuts like they used to. They were excellent 👌. One of my favorite spots. Say hi to bartender Randy.

  • 1/5 Sobur H. 5 years ago on Google
    Fine

  • 5/5 Tom A. 5 years ago on Google
    This is what a bar should be. We have searched many times before, but last night we found this Jewel of a bar on our phone. We now have a new place to meet and chat with friends.

  • 5/5 Vennie G. 5 years ago on Google
    This is the perfect mix of a bar. We found it on the internet under bars with pool tables. They did not have a pool table but the bar was so good we did not even miss it. This was a blast for our group.

  • 5/5 Brent C. 7 years ago on Google
    this is definitely a locals hangout. If you want to go where all the bartenders hangout after work this is the place to be. great drinks at a good price and killer food.

  • 4/5 JP A. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a small and cozy bar with a decent selection of drinks and food (note that kitchen closed earlier while the bar stays open). The service is good and bar caters generally towards locals.

  • 4/5 Erol N. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the last good dive bars on the peninsula that you can feel safe and welcomed in.

  • 5/5 Shawn W. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot. Good drinks and food

  • 3/5 Tanuja B. 4 years ago on Google
    One very busy bartender and no eggs! For a bar they were just not ready for the game night.

  • 3/5 Chris W. 5 years ago on Google
    The bar is good, divey feel, which I like. The food is 3/10 at best. Good if you don't plan on eating.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great dive bar. Nice place to just hang out. They dont have top shelf but they make up for that with a chill atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Bob K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cheap. Good drinks, good beer selection i.e. leffe.

  • 5/5 Avleen V. 4 years ago on Google
    The best cocktails I've had in the area. Get the barrel Manhattan.

  • 5/5 Rick C. 4 years ago on Google
    Drink's and snacks great people

  • 4/5 Steven F. 6 years ago on Google
    Chill atmosphere. Good drinks.

  • 5/5 Pawan J. 5 years ago on Google
    Good drinks

  • 4/5 Stephen D. 5 years ago on Google
    Solid traditional bar in downtown Palo Alto. Not pretentious.

  • 5/5 John S. 5 years ago on Google
    Well, first of all, prices, their prices on beer way lower than in bar that I visited in another day and 2nd they got really decent beer there.

  • 5/5 Sahidah L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I believe this is based on excellent performance in online games (Original) Saya percaya ini berdasarkan prestasi cemerlang dlm talian wsap

  • 5/5 Bryan T. 5 years ago on Google
    Very cool dive bar.

  • 4/5 Kyle S. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun environment and nice staff

  • 5/5 Rich G. 5 years ago on Google
    Good little bar!

  • 5/5 Jerry E. 5 years ago on Google
    Found this place when I first moved here. Excellent food, great bartenders and regulars have made me feel like I belong.

  • 2/5 Taylor V. 5 years ago on Google
    The bar was OK and the staff was friendly, but the food was hot garbage

  • 1/5 Ph. W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are certainly better bars in the city. A siffiges loo for the entire bar. A look in the kitchen makes you full ... (Original) Es gibt sicher bessere Bars in der Stadt. Ein siffiges Klo für die gesamte Bar. Ein Blick in die Küche macht satt...

  • 5/5 Tom M. 5 years ago on Google
    Locals bar. Great people and conversations. Good selection of beer and specials. It’s your neighborhood bar. A staple of the town.

  • 5/5 Christian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good vibe and drinks at a decent price for Palo Alto!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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