ONIGILLY Japanese Kitchen
Japanese kitchen specializing in onigiri (traditional rice balls) opening at Stoneridge Shopping Center. Known for quick, flavorful Japanese comfort food with signature handheld rice balls filled with ingredients like shrimp, salmon, and mushrooms.
Melo’s Pizza & Pasta
Sixth location for family-owned Italian-American concept offering New York-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. Founded in 1971, currently operates five East Bay locations.
Spirited at Saluhall
Spirited Beverage Co. taking over three bars inside Saluhall food hall on Market Street. Will serve cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Operated by Always Fishing Hospitality Group’s beverage arm.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane’s has submitted development application to build a 3,300-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru and outdoor patio at Broadstone Pointe Shopping Center. Design review required and will likely go before Planning Commission in next couple months.
Bistro Demiya
Japanese restaurant expected to open in downtown Palo Alto this summer, serving katsu sando
Roku Japanese Cuisine
Second location of upscale Japanese restaurant expanding from Roseville. Will occupy 4,000 square feet in Willow Creek Town Center, more than double the original space. Menu will feature sushi, ramen, teriyaki and other Japanese staples. Renovations to begin after University of Beer closes.
DQ Hawaiian BBQ
DQ Hawaiian BBQ expanding to Carmichael with Hawaiian, Asian, and American influenced menu. 1,700-square-foot space designed for dine-in and takeout. Soft opening planned for next weekend with grand opening following in coming weeks.
Pizza Factory
Pizza Factory franchise location opening in former Folsom Family Taekwondo space in Folsom Village shopping center. Will feature full lineup of signature pizzas, casual dine-in and takeout service. Franchisees are husband-and-wife team Mandeep and Sukhwinder Kaur.
Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas
Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas is reopening in its former location after closing in September 2024 to focus on catering. The restaurant serves casual Mexican cuisine including burritos, tacos, and tortas, founded by Chef Rudy Peniche.
Valencia’s Carniceria & Taqueria
Valencia’s Carniceria & Taqueria is expanding into the neighboring unit formerly occupied by Subway at Sunrise MarketPlace. The expansion will provide additional indoor restaurant seating and more spacious dining experience. Originally planned for spring debut but timeline shifted to June 2026.