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Restaurants
CAMPBELL
Capers Eat and Drink
1710 West Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA
408 374-5777Capers combines a handsome dining room and a menu of upscale but satisfying American comfort food. Look for dishes like Cajun spice ahi, grilled prawn skewers, baby back ribs and grilled flank steak. The airy and spacious bar offers a full menu of specialty cocktails that’s long on the martinis.
CUPERTINO
Arya Global Cuisine
19930 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408 996-9606ARYA Global Cuisine is a tasty manifestation of culture. With culinary roots that reach from Persia, through Italy and into the Americas, ARYA Global Cuisine reminds diners that variety is the spice that makes life enjoyable. The maust o’musseer is a reminder that Persia is a powerhouse of culture, while the surf and turf entrées prove that when borders disappear the results are delicious.
LOS GATOS
California Cafe
50 University Ave # 260
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 354-8118The California Café continues to satisfy with its fresh, inventive and reasonably priced menu of seasonal California-meets-the-world fare from Chef Taylor Boudreaux. Great cocktail list, too. The shaded patio and second-story dining atop Old Town makes the restaurant feel like a Santa Cruz Mountain hideaway.
Los Gatos Brewing Company
130 N Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos CA 95030
408 395-9929Acclaimed chef Jim Stump refined the microbrewery concept to an elegant sit-down restaurant that’s both casual and sophisticated. The Los Gatos Brewing Company serves a menu of California cuisine with hand crafted artisan brews in an artfully restored former auto dealership building in Downtown Los Gatos that’s become a favorite dining spot of locals.
Palacio
115 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 402-3811Located in the historic Coggeshall Victorian Mansion in Downtown Los Gatos, Palacio offers an upscale taste of Mexico that meets the highest standards of quality and freshness. Executive Chef Manuel Martinez draws inspiration from both contemporary and traditional styles of Latin American cooking to create unique, distinctive dishes that stand apart from typical Mexican fare. Enjoy a cocktail at the full bar, featuring extensive tequila and specialty cocktail selections, or Sommelier Greg Bardakos will help you select the perfect wine pairing to complement your dining experience.
Tapestry
11 College Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 395-2808Set inside a beautiful downtown Los Gatos Craftsman building, Tapestry continues to serve refined version of California-Asian bistro fare like grilled romaine salad, creative spring rolls, grilled skirt steak, fresh fish and inventive desserts. The intimate dining room adds to the restaurant’s enduring appeal as a dinner date destination.
Three Degrees at Toll House Hotel
140 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 884-1054Located in one of the most pleasing hotels in Silicon Valley, Three Degrees restaurant offers simple sophistication that exemplifies its motto, “Meet. Greet. Eat.” With a menu that’s sure to satisfy the most discerning of palettes, and a wine list to match, Three Degrees is just the place to treat yourself and whomever is lucky enough to come along.
MENLO PARK
Bona Restaurant
651-H Maloney
Menlo Park, CA 94025Menlo Park’s Bona Restaurant shores up the gap in Silicon Valley’s offering of Eastern European food. Specializing in Polish cuisine, Bona Restaurant serves classics of the former Eastern bloc nation like borscht, sourdough soup, stuffed cabbage, potato dumplings, and everyone’s favorite meat pie–pierogi. Also look for Polish poppy seed cake and Polish beers.
MORGAN HILL
Odeum
17500 Depot Street, Suite 180
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408 782-5151As you read this, a refrigerated container of the finest octopus from Spain and salmon from Scotland are crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a jetliner. Their destination is Odeum Restaurant in Morgan Hill, CA. Few chefs have the knowledge and temerity to incorporate such exuberance into their menu. When you set out to serve the best the world has to offer, Mediterranean style, you have to be bold, inventive and masterful in your craft. Chef Salvatore Calisi is all those things, and he has the Michelin star to prove it.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
The Cantankerous Fish
420 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
650 966-8124The people behind Scott’s Seafood Restaurant opened Mountain View’s Cantankerous Fish in 2003 and the restaurant has become a classic for simple, but expertly prepared seafood fish in a causal and welcoming atmosphere. Look for popular dishes like grilled mahi mahi with coconut peanut curry, tuna two ways—seared and in a spicy tempura roll, and jambalaya made with fresh scallops, prawns, chicken, andouille sausage, and dirty rice. Great steaks and salads, too. Full bar with an appealing happy hour menu to match.
Scratch
401 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
650 237-3121Scratch in Mountain View features American Cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of “simple food done well” and draws from American classics reflecting today’s influences and bounty of ingredients. Menu items include Southern Fried Chicken with cornbread muffins, Cider brined pork chop, Hudson Valley duck breast with a huckleberry sauce, wild rice and walnuts, and Chicken Fricassee, a childhood favorite of the owner made using his mother’s recipe.
Tied House Brewery and Cafe
954 Villa St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
650 965-2739View Menu
Feared by competitors at beer tastings and loved by patrons, the Tied House exemplifies what happens when passion and taste converge. When you combine an on-site smoker with beer it means a good time. The Tied House in Mountain View does award winning ales and outstanding food. If that wasn’t enough, its Villa Street location is a charming destination that will make you feel like you should be paying more.
PALO ALTO
California Cafe
700 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650 325-2233Located in the charming and historic Stanford Barn, Palo Alto’s California Cafe exists to provide an escape
from the outside world. They feed the senses through chef-driven creations, engaging service and relaxing ambiance. Their multicultural offerings feature seasonal ingredients with broad appeal. They are passionate about the guest experience, providing service that is friendly and knowledgeable. Their relaxing environment serves as a California-style oasis.
The Fish Market
3150 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-8862As the straightforward name implies, Silicon Valley’s Fish Market restaurants focus on doing one thing: serving superior quality, fresh fish. There are fancier restaurant where you could spend more money, but the dependable Fish Market remains one of Silicon Valley’s top spots for seafood. It helps that the restaurant has its own fleet of fishing boats that supply it with ocean fresh fish. The lively raw bar and casual dining room are the go-to places for seafood lovers.
Gravity Bistro & Wine Bar
544 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 327-3161While some humans may complain about the gravitational pull of this planet, and its knack for pulling us down into the sidewalk when we trip and fall, no one can complain about the Palo Alto restaurant that shares its namesake. Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar combines boutique wine, hand-crafted beers and delicious food. Beginning with the crushing of grapes, which flow down to the cellar, where they await maturity before exciting the palate of the lucky diner, Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar exemplifies the “Restaurant From Scratch,” philosophy.
Il Fornaio
520 Cowper St # 101
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 853-3888Palo Alto’s Il Fornaio celebrates the diverse food of Italy with an ever-changing menu of regional cuisine that goes well beyond the same old spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant surrounds diner in an elegant dining backed with expert service and Italian heavy wine list.
Junnoon
150 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 329-9644Junnoon is not an Indian fusion restaurant. The food is eclectic modern Indian food, the kind of food you might get at an upscale restaurant in Bangalore or Mumbai. Consulting chef Floyd Cardoz, best known for his high-concept Indian restaurant Tabla in New York City, has teamed up with other chefs at Junnoon who have similar experience with high-end Indian restaurants in New York City, Washington. D.C., and London. In spite of the colorful fabric that hangs over the windows, Junnoon has a muted, earthy feel that’s cool and comforting. There’ s a small bar with wide, comfortable upholstered stools up front near the lounge, and a window-backed corner with low couches and scattered pillows. The techno-ragas playing throughout the restaurant add to its downtown swank.
Café Renzo
473 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 329-8300Café Renzo’s can be described by one word: Benvenuto! It’s a reflection of their menu and atmosphere. It’s welcoming, warm, honest and delicious. It’s true; no other language in the world has a more delicious word for “welcome.” Renzo Azzarello has been welcoming the lucky diners who’ve come across his path for almost two decades. Renzo’s dishes are sure to fulfill the most discerning of diners, and Mamma Carmella’s baked goods will make you feel, “tutto bene.”
Reposado
236 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 833-3151Reposado serves traditional and inspired menus of regional Mexican cuisine in an upscale, beautiful setting. Chef Arnulfo “Arnie” Hernandez was born in the coastal Mexican state of Nayarit, but the food at his Palo Alto restaurant Reposado explores a range of cuisines from Mexico. The menu takes classics of Mexican cuisine and several lesser-known dishes and gives them a smart, urbane spin.
Siam Orchid Organic Fine Dining
496 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 325-1994Siam Orchid is an organic fine dining Thai restaurant serving community of Palo Alto. We offer modern Thai fusion with exceptional service to our customers. We provide dine-in, private parties, pickup, delivery, and catering. Our goal is to introduce to the Palo Alto community a cutting edge dining experience that similar to the current lifestyle of Thai people. All the selections on our menu are chosen from traditional, favorite, homemade Thai dishes.
SARATOGA
Bella Saratoga
14503 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408 741-5115Saratoga’s Big Basin Way has long been the road responsible for memorable weekends with friends and family. One of the brightest stars of hospitality that calls this storied road home is Bella Saratoga. Its Victorian architecture may inspire memories of the gold rush, but its cuisine will take you to the Mediterranean. So sit back, take in the redwoods and try to remind your mouth you’re not in Italy.
Restaurant Sent Sovi
14583 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408 867-3110Restaurant Sent Sovi is a beloved Silicon Valley favorite for intimate dining presided over by chef-owner Josiah Slone. Slone changes his menu quarterly. Cooking with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients is de rigueur in Bay Area restaurants, but Slone’s cooking takes this edict to new levels of deliciousness.
SAN JOSE – Downtown
Affinity
300 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 947-4444Located within the Hilton San Jose, Affinity matches the cutting-edge stylings of the hotel by providing patrons with a sophisticated, yet relaxed dining experience. The menu offers a unique array of gourmet crepes made using rich, local ingredients. With offerings such as the Sage Crepe with sautéed chicken and mushrooms, served in a cream sage sauce, Affinity is sure to please. Dine either with casual table service in the dining room or al fresco on the beautiful patio.
Azúcar Latin Bistro
71 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 293-8482Silicon Valley 2011 Best Latin & American Restaurant serving a plethora of food from Central & South America, Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Caribbean & USA. There are fancier restaurants where you could spend more money for the décor, but why compromise good food and friendly service? Experience a Taste of Latin America in the Heart of San Jose as you dine on fresh Seafood, Chicken or Steak Entrees. Try the Camarones A La Jalapena, Arroz Con Pollo or Azúcar signature dish, Filet Jalapena. Appetizers like Coconut Ceviche & Steak Strips are also tops. The lively $3 Daily Happy Hours (Early & Late night) are the best. After dinner, Azúcar shakes it up with Live & DJ music and dancing, exotic cocktails & Mojitos flow like water with a diverse crowd. It is no surprise that Azúcar has earned a loyal following as the perfect beginning or end to any evening.
Arcadia
100 West San Carlos Street
San Jose CA 95113
408 278-45552005 Bon Appetit Chef of the Year Michael Mina has done it again. A subtly elegant San Jose restaurant, Arcadia is known serving contemporary American steakhouse cuisine alongside Mina classics like a ahi tuna tartare with sesame oil and hot peppers. An exhibition-style kitchen allows patrons to watch as the chefs prepare favorites like filet mignon and bone-in specialties, and the extensive boutique wine list presents inspired pairing options.
Billy Berk’s
99 S 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 292-4300Set in a historic, downtown San Jose brick and timber building with a large island bar, Billy Berk’s is a popular downtown dining spot before concerts, sports games and nights on the town. Variety is the culinary philosophy, with dishes like seared sesame-crusted ahi, dungeness crab, artichoke hot pot, hot and spicy chicken, guava glazed sticky ribs and braised Spanish pork roast among the menu options.
Fahrenheit Restaurant
99 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose CA 95113
408 998-9998Fahrenheit serves an inventive menu of contemporary cuisine with Asian influences in a stylish, modern ultralounge setting. Patrons can choose from comfortable booths, low tables, bar stools or outdoor seating, where they can keep an eye on a bustling city neighborhood that’s next to San Jose State University and San Jose City Hall. Fahrenheit’s Ahi Tuna Tartare, Fire Grilled Chicken, Steak Satay, Asparagus Rib Eye Steak Rolls and Pan Roasted Mussels are among its signature dishes. As the hour grows later, Fahrenheit heats up with DJ music, cocktail action and a good looking crowd.
Il Fornaio
302 S. Market St.
San Jose CA 95113
408 271-3366Il Fornaio is a classy Italian restaurant providing authentic cuisine. Whether craving some Risotto alla Milanese, Pasta Arrabbiata, fine rotisserie chicken or Filet Mignon, this San Jose restaurant provides it all and provides it well. Il Fornaio’s elegant interior, wide windows and fully stocked bar makes it a cozy venue for curious gourmands.
La Piñata
17 N. San Pedro St (San Pedro Square)
San Jose, CA 95110
408 280-1250At La Piñata, happy hour is every hour. It’s because of a little secret they keep hidden (in plain view) behind the bar. This little delicacy is called Tequila! There is lots of Tequila and lots of delicious food to match! Blue Agave, steak ranchero, chile verde and mole create a colorful canvas of deliciousness. If you choose to wear dark glasses to keep the tasty rays at bay, no one would blame you; but, warn your taste buds, this is going to be one heck of a ride.
Loft Bar and Bistro
90 South 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408 291-0677Whether you’re seated inside or out, the Loft Bistro is one of downtown premier good times restaurants. The menu offers simple but satisfying dishes like grilled pork tenderloin, panko-crusted chicken breast and braised lamb shanks. The lively bar adds to the appeal and on warm days and nights, be sure to grab a spot at the outdoor, second story patio that looks over the downtown scene below.
Los Gatos Brewing Company
163 W. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 292-9928Designed to quench the growing thirst for fine beers, the Los Gatos Brewing Company isn’t just a “brew pub”, but a great restaurant serving the freshest and finest in California cuisine. In downtown San Jose, this will definitely the place to see and be seen. Award – winning microbrews, an outstanding menu with good prices, top food reviews and just a fun place to be, the new Los Gatos Brewing Company at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose is something you just HAVE to try!
Mezcal
25 W. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 283-9595Mezcal serves authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a contemporary setting in downtown San Jose. Traditional regional dishes including three kinds of mole—negro, coloradito and estofado — are on the menu, along with beef pork and chicken dishes. Mezcal has a mezcal and tequila bar with many specialty brands and an open air courtyard patio.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse
77 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 947-7000Downtown San Jose’s Morton’s, The Steakhouse draws upon more than 30 years of tradition. Morton’s cooks USDA prime-aged beef at temperatures that reach up to 1800 degrees. It also serves fresh fish and seafood, including lobster, along with hand-picked produce, appetizers and elaborate desserts.
Pagoda Restaurant
170 S. Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
408 998-3937You might not think ‘Fairmont Hotel’ when a hankering for pot stickers and black pepper beef becomes overwhelming, but the simple and well executed dishes at the Pagoda Restaurant make the traipse through the hotel lobby well worth it. The décor is tasteful and the service attentive. The live piano player, who plays anything from Mozart to the Beatles, is an added bonus and makes this a fun and surprisingly romantic place for an impromptu date.
Paolo’s Restaurant
333 W San Carlos St # 150
San Jose, CA 95110
408 294-2558A San Jose institution for decades, Paolo’s restaurant serves a variety of Italian classics in an elegant setting. Attentive, Old World service and a deep wine list have made it a staple of business diners, romantic nights out and dinners before ballet or theater. The desserts are especially memorable.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
98 S. Second St
San Jose, CA 95113
408 961-5250With food so good that even the Terra Cotta Warriors can’t stay away, P.F. Chang’s has become a legendary place to taste the delights of China. The lettuce wraps will make you smile and there are plenty of sauce options to take it to the next level. Located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, P.F. Chang’s is the perfect start to your night out.
SAN JOSE – Rose Garden
Antonella’s Ristorante
1701 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
408 279-4922Chef/proprietor Lyle Koch has been putting smiles on the faces of Rose Garden residents for years. Fabulous food at great prices is what Antonella’s Italian Ristorante is all about. Near downtown, yet nestled in a charming neighborhood, Antonella’s provides a much earned respite from your busy work week. If your looking for the kind of uncompromised quality that comes with a restaurant whose hardest working employee is also the owner, visit Antonella’s. Most nights, you can tell Lyle himself what a great job he’s doing.
Bluefin Japanese Restaurant
754 The Alameda Suite 10
San Jose, CA 95126
408 931-6875High ceilings, geometric brickwork, hanging lights, and gracefully curved dining room create a sleekly intimate atmosphere at this upscale Japanese restaurant and lounge. Along with a sushi bar offering the freshest seasonal seafood in town, Bluefin’s lunch and dinner menus offer deliciously prepared starters and entrees from noodles, teriyaki and bento boxes to Kobe beef and premium Japanese Wagyu beef dishes. Numerous varieties of sake, original house-crafted cocktails, and a generous sampling of domestic, Japanese and other wines and beers complete your evening. Just a short walk from the Sharks and other events at the HP Pavillion.
Habana Cuba Restaurant
238 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
408 998-2822Cuban food is somewhat of a rarity in the Bay Area, but San Jose’s Habana Cuba remains a perennial favorite for family style Cuban dining. Set inside a lively and colorful dining room, Habana Cuba specializes in dishes such as zarzuela de mariscos, slow roasted pork and chilidron de cordero—slow braised lamb in a spicy red wine and tomato sauce.
SAN JOSE – Santana Row
Blowfish Sushi
355 Santana Row, Suite 1010
San Jose, CA 95128
408 345-3848Blowfish Sushi is part restaurant part cool place to hang out. On an average night you will encounter a slew of pretty people, pretty cocktails and pretty eye pleasing plates such as the “pyramid of tartar,” a towering concoction of raw salmon, tuna, avocado and potato chips. The ambiance is sleek and modern with beats resonating through a state of the art sound system or being spun by a live DJ, and Japanese anime streaking across the screens. Don’t miss the “oyster roulette,” a half dozen oyster shooters laden with Ikura, quail eggs and ponzu sauce.
CITRUS Restaurant
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 423-5400Citrus restaurant combines a smart, sophisticated setting with an upscale steakhouse menu that features expertly prepared steaks, chops and seafood. From Angus New York steak to Colorado lamb chops to Hawaiian ahi tuna, your dinner starts with the finest ingredients available. Entrees are complemented with an array of gourmet takes on classic side dishes, including a featured mashed potato of the day (such as wasabi and chipotle flavors) and French fries with white truffle essence and fine herbs. Flavorful vegetarian plates are also available.
Village California Bistro & Wine Bar
378 Santana Row #1035
San Jose CA 95128
408 248-9091A chic bistro and wine bar at Santana Row, the Village’s clientele spans mid-shopping lunchers to dinner dates. The menu highlights California-inspired cuisine crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The wine list emphasizes boutique wineries from around the world, with more than 300 selections, including many half bottles.
Yankee Pier
378 Santana Row # 1100
San Jose, CA 95128
408 244-1244Bradley Ogden’s Yankee Pier at Santana Row is a New England-style seafood house that serves ocean-fresh seafood from two coasts, along with produce from local California farms. Signature dishes include live Maine lobsters, fresh-shucked oysters, a variety of grilled fresh fish and beer-battered full belly clams. Chef Gary Rust also prepares house-made desserts. Yankee Pier pours a selection of all-American wines, and has a full bar.
SAN JOSE – South
The Fish Market
1007 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
408 269-3474As the straightforward name implies, Silicon Valley’s Fish Market restaurants focus on doing one thing: serving superior quality, fresh fish. There are fancier restaurant where you could spend more money, but the dependable Fish Market remains one of Silicon Valley’s top spots for seafood. It helps that the restaurant has its own fleet of fishing boats that supply it with ocean fresh fish. The lively raw bar and casual dining room are the go-to places for seafood lovers.
SAN JOSE – West
Blue Mango Fine Thai Cuisine
4996 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 248-7191As soon as you walk in, the painting of Wat Arun “Temple of the Dawn” makes you feel like you’ve got the best seat along the Chaopraya River in Bangkok. The cuisine and ambience of Blue Mango is a blend of tradition and trend. Take a look at the Chef’s Recommendations for renovations of traditional dishes, such as Pattaya Pad Thai and Cha-Cha-Cha of the Sea. The menu is extensive, with a separate vegetarian menu. Come in and find out for yourself why Blue Mango was voted ‘Best Thai Food 2011′ and ‘Best Vegetarian 2011′ in Silicon Valley by SJ Mercury News.
SAN JOSE – Willow Glen
Vin Santo
1346 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 920-2508This popular bistro in the Old Masonic building offers excellent Northern Italian cuisine in a beautiful atmosphere. Blond wood floors and Tuscan yellow walls adorn the inside.
SAN MATEO
The Fish Market
1855 South Norfolk
San Mateo, CA 94403
650 349-3474As the straightforward name implies, the Fish Market restaurants focus on doing one thing: serving superior quality, fresh fish. There are fancier restaurant where you could spend more money, but the dependable Fish Market remains one of the area’s top spots for seafood. It helps that the restaurant has its own fleet of fishing boats that supply it with ocean fresh fish. The lively raw bar and casual dining room are the go-to places for seafood lovers.
SANTA CLARA
The Fish Market
3775 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 246-3474As the straightforward name implies, Silicon Valley’s Fish Market restaurants focus on doing one thing: serving superior quality, fresh fish. There are fancier restaurant where you could spend more money, but the dependable Fish Market remains one of Silicon Valley’s top spots for seafood. It helps that the restaurant has its own fleet of fishing boats that supply it with ocean fresh fish. The lively raw bar and casual dining room are the go-to places for seafood lovers.
Piatti Ristorante & Bar
3905 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 330-9212Santa Clara’s Piatti offers an easy-to-love, refined approach to Italian food. Located in Santa Clara’s Rivermark Plaza, Piatti offers hard-to-resist dishes like saffron marinated grilled quail, ziti with wild boar ragu, beer-braised cornish game hen, grilled Loch Duart salmon, and mustard crusted grilled Niman Ranch pork tenderloin. The extensive, Italian heavy wine list makes a great match. The restaurant also offers a great happy hour with bar snacks like fried risotto balls filled with mushrooms and Parmesan, house-made mozzarella with cherry tomato medley and arugula, and prosciutto, with pickled vegetables and housemade rosemary bread.
TusCA
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408 510-6480TusCA traces its culinary roots back to the region of Italy responsible for a movement humbly called the “Italian Renaissance.” Its Santa Clara location is fitting, as the Silicon Valley continues to set new world standards. Fresh dishes, honestly prepared, create a dining experience that is comfortable and inspiring. Executive Chef Christopher Bifano may keep Italian cuisine close to his heart, but the ingredients are born in California.
SUNNYVALE
Faultline Brewing Company
1235 Oakmead Pkwy
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
408 736-2739Faultline Brewing Company does beer and food like no one else around. Brewmaster Peter Catizone creates an authentic selection of on-site-brewed beers that match perfectly with the menu. The restaurant serves the best of what California cuisine is know for. Lake side views add to the comfortable atmosphere that’s sure to satisfy all diners from casual to formal.
Faz Restaurant
1108 North Mathilda Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408 752-8000Faz Sunnyvale is a full service restaurant and bar featuring the distinctive Mediterranean-style cuisine of Faz Poursohi. the restaurant features exhibition cooking with wood burning ovens, a rotisserie, and a smoker. It’s not just the food that makes Faz worth a visit but also it’s 180 degree “view wall” with floor to ceiling cherry windows overlooking a popular tree-shaded redwood deck and garden.
Ginger Cafe
398 W. El Camino Real, #114
Sunnyvale CA 94087
408 736-2828Flavorful dishes hailing from the Pacific Rim, with a bias toward Thailand and Southern China, populate the lengthy menu at Ginger Café. This casually elegant, intimate Sunnyvale dining spot is situated in a naturally-lit round dining room appointed with soft earth tones, rich woods, curtains, wooden Buddhas and ceiling fans. Ginger Cafe serves a menu that includes artfully presented dim dum, creative entrees, flavorful soups, salads and appetizers, including a range of vegetarian options. The full bar pours wines and a top shelf of premium spirits.
Il Postale
127 W. Washington Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408 733-9600In the heart of Sunnyvale, Il Postale serves Italian American cuisine in the historic brick building that was once the home of Sunnyvale’s post office. Its open kitchen, the restaurant’s centerpiece, prepares pasta, fish, meat and vegetarian/vegan options. Il Postale also has a full wine list and wines by the glass, a full bar and outside patio dining.
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