Showing posts with label silicon valley restaurant week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silicon valley restaurant week. Show all posts

Thursday, January 12, 2017

San Jose Launches Restaurant Week: January 16-26

San Jose is participating in a statewide Restaurant Week that also includes various other cities in the Bay Area (SF, Berkeley, Oakland, etc.). The event features fixed-price dinners and other specials at participating eateries. The event launches next Monday and runs for a week and a half.

Below is a list of 25 San Jose restaurants that will be part of the event this year, an all-time high. All of the restaurants happen to be Downtown, which is very convenient if you want to go all out and do a food crawl.

  • 55 South
  • The Blue Chip - $10 cheesteak, chips, and soda combo
  • Cafe Stritch
  • Cafe Too!
  • Curry Pundits
  • Deluxe - 20% of all food items from Sunday to Thursday
  • Fountain - $40 three-course prix fixe lunch
  • The Farmers Union - $30 three-course prix fixe dinner
  • The Grill on the Alley - $45 prix fixe lunch, $70 prix fixe steak dinner
  • Habana Cuba - $35 tasting menu 
  • Hawaiian Poke Bowl - $30 dinner for two
  • Il Fornaio - $40 three-course prix fixe dinner
  • La Lune Sucree
  • La Pastaia
  • Loft Bar and Bistro - $30 three-course prix fixe dinner
  • Mezcal Restaurant - 15% off entire bill
  • Mosaic
  • Nomikai - 20% off pizzas (mention DTSJ Restaurant Week)
  • Olla Cocina - $30 three-course dinner, Tequila or Mezcal pairing for $20
  • Our House - $45 three-course prix fixe dinner
  • Pizza Bocca Lupo - 20% off when you mention Restaurant Week
  • Rookie's Sports Lodge
  • Scott's Seafood - $40 three-course prix fixe dinner
  • Takai - $23 two-course prix fixe menu
  • Treatbot - one free topping or waffle cone with purchase

For more info, head over here. Press release below.






































SAN JOSE LAUNCHES RESTAURANT WEEK PROMOTION JANUARY 16-26, 2017
Program Part of Statewide California Restaurant Month Promoting California’s Culinary Experiences

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2017) – More than 25 San Jose restaurants will celebrate San Jose Restaurant Week from Jan. 16 – 26, announced Karolyn Kirchgesler, Team San Jose CEO.

“San Jose’s Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for visitors to sample the 250 dining and night life options in San Jose,” Kirchgesler noted. “This years participating restaurants are an excellent representation of San Jose’s diverse culture and innovative approach to food.”

San Jose’s Restaurant Week is a mixture of Silicon Valley meets Valley of the Heart’s delight. Visitors will experience special deals and foods including: discounts, pre-fixed menus, chef’s tables, wine pairings and more. For more information and the complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.sjdowntown.com/dtsjrestaurantweek and follow Visit San Jose on social media.

San Jose Restaurant Week is part of California Restaurant Month, designated by Visit California. During its past 6 iterations, more than 50 destination partners have participated and contributed to its success. From the southernmost coastal beach towns to the High Sierras up north, dozens of destinations are hosting restaurant weeks and special events, shining a light on the many talented people and places in each region.

“This year, we’re broadening the program to promote all things culinary across the Golden State, from farmers’ markets and chef tastings to progressive dinners and winemaker specials. Our restaurants are the gateway to California’s abundance of culinary experiences -- now it’s time to peel back the layers to let our visitors experience the talent behind the scenes, from farmers and producers to chefs and winemakers,” said Caroline Beteta, Visit California President & CEO.

In 2015, travelers in California spent $32.3 billion on food and beverages, consisting of 29 percent of all visitor spending (Source: Dean Runyan Associates), Beteta said. Nearly 38 million domestic visitors participated in fine dining throughout the state. For more information about California Restaurant Month, visit www.DineinCa.com.

About Team San Jose
Team San Jose (TSJ) is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, arts, labor and venues to deliver an exceptional visitor experience. TSJ manages the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, California Theatre, Center for the Performing Arts, City National Civic, Montgomery Theater, Parkside Hall and South Hall. For more information, visit www.sanjose.org.

About Visit California
Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. According to Visit California, travel and tourism expenditures totaled $117.5 billion in 2014 in California, supporting jobs for 1,013,000 Californians and generating $9.3 billion in state and local tax revenues. For more information about Visit California and for a free California Official State Visitor's Guide, go to www.VisitCalifornia.com.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week: Oct 15-22

The latest Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is here and it starts today! Dozens of restaurants are participating with fixed price 3-course meals and the bulk of them are in San Jose. In fact, 14 of the restaurants are in Downtown San Jose and 4 are in Santana Row. To see the full list of restaurants along with menus, click here.







Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week ~ April 30 to May 7

The biannual Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is back starting one week from today! 50 restaurants will be offering 3-course fixed price meals at reasonable prices. San Jose is heavily represented with 11 Downtown restaurants and 8 others from across the city. Some of my favorites are on the list like Arcadia, The Table, Hay Market, LB Steak, and Fahrenheit. You can even get a free ride from uber to your dining establishment of choice. To see the full list of restaurants and book a table, just head over to the Silicon Valley Restaurant Week website.


Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week! October 16-23

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is back and includes around 50 participating locations! Each restaurant will offer a fixed-price 3-course menu with several options. Cafe Stritch even has a 3-course $15 menu that looks really good.

There are 14 restaurants participating from Downtown San Jose and 12 restaurants from other parts of San Jose. The event runs until October 23rd and you can find a full list of restaurants over here.






Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week Goes Biannual

This is now Silicon Valley Restaurant Week's fifth year. Due to the success of the program, they have decided to expand the event to happen twice each year instead of only in October. Dozens of restaurants will be offering fixed-price three-course dinners, making it easy and less expensive to try out several items at new restaurants. I also have to mention that the Capital Club in Downtown San Jose is participating, which is a members-only club with a pretty slick bar and dining room on the 17th floor of the Knight Ridder building.

To see the full list of participating restaurants and learn more about Silicon Valley Restaurant Week, just head over to their website over here.


Thursday, October 18, 2012

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week (Oct. 17-24)

One of my favorite food events of the year started yesterday, Silicon Valley Restaurant Week. Almost 50 different restaurants (a dozen of which are Downtown) will be offering fixed price 3-course menus. The prices range from $25 a person all the way up to $65 for the Capital Club. Most are in the $35 a person bracket. For a full list of participating restaurants, just click here.




Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week 2011

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week kicks off today and features a substantial number of San Jose restaurants. Each restaurant will offer a discounted 3-course dinner menu with at least 3 options for each course. Also menu items will represent the restaurants typical portion size and quality... just because it is 3 courses doesn't mean the portions will be skimped out on. The feasting continues all the way up until September 21st.

To see the full list of restaurants and menus, click here!


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

2010 Silicon Valley Restaurant Week Kickoff!

Yesterday the Metro hosted a Restaurant Week kickoff party over at the Capital Club, one of the venues participating in the 3-course prix fixe foodfest. If you haven't been there before, I would highly recommend making a reservation ASAP as Restaurant Week is one of the rare times the club is open to anyone (it's a private club). It's also the only place in Silicon Valley where you can dine on the penthouse floor of a high-rise and is one of 2 places in San Jose with a Michelin star winning chef at the helm--Michael Miller. Below are a few shots of the appetizers from the party.





Monday, November 1, 2010

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week is Back!!! November 3-10

It looks like this is going to be bigger and better than last year! The 2010 Silicon Valley Restaurant Week features an expanded list of restaurants, including a large number for San Jose, especially Downtown San Jose. For the most up to date news, be sure to check out the Silicon Valley Restaurant Week 2010 website, right over here!

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week 2010


Restaurants

CAMPBELL

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Twist Cafe & Twist Bistro
245 & 247 E. Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
408 374-8982
Although it’s an unassuming neighborhood cafe, Twist Cafe packs some culinary firepower. Co-owner Dominique Faury cooked for years in top U.S. and European restaurants, including Le Bristol, Taillevent and Apicius, Parisian restaurants that earned two and three Michelin stars. Before opening Twist, Dominique’s partner Eileen Faury was executive chef at the Westin Hotel in Palo Alto. Because of the café’s popularity, Twist expanded into the space next door to open Twist Bistro. The bistro menu is decidedly more French than the café and the setting more elegant.

CUPERTINO

logo_fontanas200Fontana’s Italian Restaurant
20840 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408 725-0188
Founded in 1984, Fontana’s Italian continues to servean appealing Italian cuisine that draws on a California-Mediterranean influences. Specialties include scalone indorati, scallop and abalone steak sautéed in egg batter with lemon-butter sauce; rack of lamb with goat cheese mashed potatoes; and filetto alla griglia, beef tenderloin with roasted potatoes, portobella mushrooms and spinach, topped with gorgonzola and a red wine sauce. Full bar and diverse wine list.

logo_parkplace200Park Place
10030 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408 873-1000
Cupertino’s Park Place is the city’s top choice for fine dining. Located at the prominent corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza boulevards, Park Place combines a plush and inviting dining room and ample outdoor seating with Executive Chef Brad Kraten’s creative, globe trotting menu of dishes like tuna tartare, duck confit nacho, flatbread pizzas and more substantial dishes like the red wine braised boneless short ribs and sautéed sea bass with andouille sausage spiked jambalaya.

EAST PALO ALTO

logo200_quattroQuattro
2050 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650 470-2889
Quattro Restaurant and Bar brings high-style, impeccably sourced Italian cuisine to Silicon Valley. Chef Alessandro Cartumini creates an ever-changing menu of modern Italian food that leaves spaghetti and meatballs far behind. The restaurant itself is a beauty. Located in East Palo Alto’s Four Seasons hotel off Highway 101, the restaurant has a sleek modern feel that’s airy and inviting. Contemporary paintings and sculptures on the walls add to the effect. There’s also an appealing outdoor dining area .

LOS ALTOS

ZituneZitune
325 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
650 947-0247
Los Altos is a sleepy Silicon Valley suburb, Zitune offers a welcome—and needed—taste of big-city dining. Morocco was colonized by the French and has strong Mediterranean influences in its cuisine, so Moroccan food is familiar, but ingredients like preserved lemon, harissa and argan oil ring it in an exotic glow. Meals at Zitune start with a dish of harissa (a spiced chile pepper and garlic paste) scented hummus, olives and a light eggplant salsa. It’s a great opener for what’s to come. The rest of menu pairs traditional Moroccan ingredients and preparation with an undated, modern style.

LOS GATOS

logo_calcafe200California Cafe
50 University Ave # 260
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 354-8118
The 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.

logo200_LGBrewingCoLos Gatos Brewing Company
130 N Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos CA 95030
408 395-9929
Acclaimed 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.

logo_tapestry_200Tapestry
11 College Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 395-2808
Set 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.

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Valeriano’s Italian Restaurant
160 West Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 354-8108
Located in a historic converted bank building, Valeriano’s has been a Los Gatos fixture for nearly two decades. Dishes range from beef carpaccio and chops to fresh chilled oysters, and of course pastas and caprese salads. The island bar at front and center is relaxed, conversational and populated by regulars.

logo-winecellar200Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408 354-4808
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Los Gatos’ dining scene is in constant flux, yet The Wine Cellar has remained a fixture since it opened more than 30 years ago. But the subterranean restaurant still feels like a secret because of its intimate location, hideaway bar and menu of upscale comfort food. Tucked under Borders books in Los Gatos’ Old Town, The Wine Cellar continues to please with its menu of fondue, great starters like grilled artichoke and crab cakes and satisfying, Asian and Mediterranean-inspired entrees like soy glazed wild salmon, grilled lamb chops and duck confit. An extensive remodel has given the venerable restaurant a fresh look that keeps this Los Gatos institution going strong.

MENLO PARK – Downtown

Bona RestaurantBona Restaurant
651-H Maloney
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 328-2778
Menlo 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.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

logo_cantankfish200The Cantankerous Fish
420 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
650 966-8124
The 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.

PALO ALTO

logo_calcafe200California Cafe
700 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650 325-2233
The California Café continues to satisfy with its fresh, inventive and reasonably priced menu of seasonal California-meets-the-world dishes like pan-roasted sea bass, jambalaya and grilled Kobe tri-tip. Great cocktail list, too. Located in the historic Stanford Barn.

Il FornaioIl Fornaio
520 Cowper St # 101
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 853-3888
Palo 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.

Fish MarketThe Fish Market
3150 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-8862
As 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.

logo_junnoon_200Junnoon
150 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 329-9644
Junnoon 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.

logo-reposado_200Reposado
236 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 833-3151
Reposado 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.

SAN JOSE – Downtown

AffinityAffinity
300 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 947-4444
Located 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.

arcadia-logo_200Arcadia 
100 West San Carlos Street
San Jose CA 95113
408 278-4555
2005 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.

azucarAzúcar Latin Bistro
71 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 293-8482
Latin American infused cuisine (it’s not Mexican food.) At Azúcar you will enjoy several entrees with traditional ingredients, a plethora of textures and flavors when combined create a unique taste. Set in a tropical yet chic setting, it’s the perfect downtown Latin spot. Close to Hp Pavillion, San Jose Rep & San Jose City Hall. Try their Filet Jalapena (steak) Camarones A La Jalapena (prawns) Ceviche (fish) or Arroz Con Pollo (chicken.) While there, enjoy live music & entertainment. Try one of their famous Mojitos at Happy Hour and stay for dinner & dancing. Azúcar is the perfect beginning or end to any evening.

logo-berks200Billy Berk’s
99 S 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 292-4300
Set 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.

ClubhouseClubhouse Restaurant & Sports Bar
150 S. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 294-6843
The Club House Restaurant and Lounge is a newcomer to downtown San Jose’s restaurant scene. The S. 2nd Street restaurant takes the sports bar concept to new heights with 35 HD televisions, a great menu of contemporary American food with dishes like diablo wings, sliders, steaks, and flatbread pizza. The Club House also offers a wide selection of international beers and and a full bar.

E & O Trading Company 
96 S. 1st Street
San Jose CA 95113
408 938-4100
The building is from the 1800’s and the dramatic décor is open and spacious with artifacts from Southeast Asia. You can order from an incredible selection of dishes from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. The open kitchen is like performance art to go with the ambiance and the food. The menu features an eclectic array of grilled satays, flat breads, and small plates served “family-style”, as well as a unique selection of Big Plates featuring traditional dishes from the region.

logo_eulipia_200Eulipia
374 South First Street
San Jose CA 95113
408 280-6161
Back in 1978, Eulipia helped introduce San Jose diners to contemporary California cuisine. For more than three decades, the downtown San Jose restaurant has continued to innovate and continued to satisfy. Almost a decade ago, Metro’s Christina Waters referred to the “delicious durability of Eulipia’s reputation.” That reputation is still strong.

FahrenheitFahrenheit Restaurant
99 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose CA 95113
408 998-9998
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Fahrenheit 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.

The Grill on the Alley
174 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 294-2244
Classic American dishes served with modern flair, the menu at the Grill on the Alley is sure to suit the tastes of every guest. Steaks from fillet mingon, to New York pepper steak are cooked to perfection and there is always a fresh fish selection and even gluten free selections. Appetizers include fried calamari, artichoke dip, crabcake and steak tartare. For a more nostalgic meal, chicken pot pie, meatloaf and roasted brick chicken are also on the menu.

ilfornaio_200Il Fornaio
302 S. Market St.
San Jose CA 95113
408 271-3366
Il 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.

Loft Bar and BistroLoft Bar and Bistro
90 South 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408 291-0677
Whether 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.

Mezcal_200x200_logoMezcal
25 W. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 283-9595
Mezcal 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.

logo200_mortonsMorton’s, The Steakhouse
77 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95113
408 947-7000
Downtown 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.

PagodaPagoda Restaurant
170 S. Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
You 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.

logo_paolos_200Paolo’s
333 W San Carlos St # 150
San Jose, CA 95110
408 294-2558
A 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.

Capital ClubSilicon Valley Capital Club
50 W. San Fernando Suite 1700
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 971-9300
Talk about a room with a view. Located atop the Knight Ridder building in downtown San Jose, the Silicon Valley Capital Club not only has one of the best views in Silicon Valley, but with chef Michael Miller at the helm it’s got one of the region’s most talented chefs. The members-only club offers members and their guests dishes like charred tomato soup, barbecued foie gras, pepper crusted pork chops, and steamed Maine lobster. Chef Miller also offers cooking classes the last Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm.

SAN JOSE – North

Blue MangoBlue Mango Fine Thai Cuisine
635 Coleman Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 885-9222
The menu at Blue Mango has a selection of five different preparations of tofu and an extensive Vegetarian menu. Vegetables, fried rice, noodles and spicy Thai flavors make this the destination for a traditional, yet modern Thai cuisine. The name was chosen for the popularity of mango in Thailand. There are lunch specials, and an excellent catering service.

logo_spencers200Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
408 437-2170
Spencer’s at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose serves aged, handcut Prime Steaks, succulent chops and sensational seafood served in a stately atmosphere. Featuring USDA natural and organic steaks and chops. Superior Farms double-cut lamb chops, A wide selection of wines, single malt scotches and small batch bourbons is available.

SAN JOSE – Santana Row

CITRUSCITRUS Restaurant
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 423-5400
Citrus 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
Village California Bistro & Wine Bar
378 Santana Row #1035
San Jose CA 95128
408 248-9091
A 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 PierYankee Pier
378 Santana Row # 1100
San Jose, CA 95128
408 244-1244
Bradley 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 Steven Wallin also prepares house-made desserts. Yankee Pier pours a selection of all-American wines, and has a full bar.

SAN JOSE – West

Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi, Too!
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi, Too!
5245 Prospect Rd
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 446-9644
The classics of Italian American food are all at Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi, Too! right down to the red-and-white checkered tablecloths and straw-covered bottles of chianti. They’re classics because they’re good. Look for crowd pleasing dishes like lamb osso bucco, baked salmon risotto, chicken parmigiana, and the original “My three brothers and I,” tender medallions of veal, chicken breast and prawns sauteed in a light and creamy Bordelaise sauce.

KaamaKaama
385 S. Winchester Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95128
408 243-4200
Dedicated to the infinite pleasures of indulgent food, fine libations and good company, Kaama Lounge is a stylish San Jose restaurant and lounge. Located across the street from Santana Row, this intimate dining destination boasts an award-winning chef who scripts innovative menus of comfort food classics re-imagined with worldly influences. The beautiful setting is designed to suit everything from romantic dates to chic dinner parties.

SAN JOSE – South

PiattiThe Fish Market
1007 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
As 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 – Willow Glen

Vin SantoVin Santo
1346 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 920-2508
Vin Santo is a local gem in the heart of downtown Willow Glen. Our restaurant strives to provide the highest quality food, service and ambiance.

SANTA CLARA

PiattiThe Fish Market
3775 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 246-3474
As 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.

logo_parcel200Parcel 104
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408 970-6104
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Parcel 104 celebrates regional American cuisine with a fresh and inventive menu created by celebrated chef Bradley Ogden. A recent remodel makes this one of Silicon Valley’s most appealing dining rooms and bars.

PiattiPiatti Ristorante & Bar
3905 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 330-9212
Santa 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.

SARATOGA

logo_sentsovi200Restaurant Sent Sovi
14583 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408 867-3110
Restaurant 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.

SUNNYVALE

ginger_200Ginger Cafe
398 W. El Camino Real, #114
Sunnyvale CA 94087
408 736-2828
Flavorful 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 PostaleIl Postale
127 W. Washington Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408 733-9600
In 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.