Scotty’s Bar & Grill

About

Lounges, American (New)

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 548 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Phone: (650) 561-4929

Work Hours

Mon 4:30 pm-12:00 am
Tue 4:30 pm-1:00 am
Wed 4:30 pm-1:00 am
Thu 4:30 pm-1:00 am
Fri 4:30 pm-1:30 am
Sat 4:30 pm-1:30 am
Sun 4:30 pm-12:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    76 out of 100
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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Best Nights
    Thu, Fri, Sat
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • Kimberly M.

    star star star star star 23 June 2026

    The owner is one of the most original kind heart men I know his bar is a real safe place for women and men who just want a drink some great food with excellent service his bartender's are a wonderful crew who do there job really well Scotty's is a great place to have a good time make friends and relax with a great atmosphere This place really does have it all from the pool tables to great food and drinks I would highly recommend this place to everyone looking for a fun safe place to have a good time with family and friends

  • John C.

    star star star star_border star_border 15 June 2026

    Big drop off in quality and a corresponding increase in price. Their cocktails taste a bit watery, and feel rushed... which I can't justify given their $11 and up price points.
    The food is unremarkable.

    Scotty himself seems like a hardworking and nice guy, but the drinks really need a lift.

  • Mary F.

    star star star star star_border 5 June 2026

    Came here for a Taste of Science event, where scientists talk about their research.

    5 stars for supporting science and community events!

    3 stars for food. I had the chicken and waffles, which were actually chicken wings. Nice flavorful batter on the chicken but waffles were chewy and not crunchy.

  • Katherine G.

    star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

    There's nothing wrong with this place, but there's nothing great about it either.

    I came here with my friends after work to watch the Warriors game, since there was a 1.5 hour wait for a table at Dan Gordon's.

    You order food with the bartender, who is nice. It comes out in a timely fashion. It doesn't have much taste, though- we ordered the french fries (which was a generous serving size), a vegetarian pizza (solid) and a quesadilla (it was a tortilla with cheese melted inside, which is suppose is the minimum requirement for calling something a quesadilla- but there was no other filling, topping, or dipping sauce. Saddilla!)

    They have a full bar, but no menu for mixed drinks- you just make sh*t up. A smallish place, as far as sports bars go, with TVs on only one side of the restaurant. So if you have a party of 4 and are all seated at a table, 2 of you will be able to see comfortably and 2 of you will need to turn around.

    I did, however, notice that they do 10% cashback here on your Yelp-connected cards, which is great and can't wait to get that back. :)

  • Monique S.

    star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

    I've been here twice, once near closing for a Moscow Mule and another time during Happy Hour.

    The first time was great. It was practically empty on a Tuesday night, and we didn't know what to get.  The bartender suggested the Moscow Mule, a popular drink in the area.  It was delicious! The bartender wrapped up the evening, and did not make us feel rushed at all.

    The other time was for happy hour.  The place was packed five seconds after we arrived, but not before I could get the drink special of the day, a $5 stoli blueberry and soda. I had originally ordered the Twisted Old Vine Zin, but the bartender couldn't find it.  

    Our group easily found seats, and the decor and lighting were great, definitely not a dive.

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