August/September 2014 95 Paul Martin’s, Mountain View, 650/917-9941; San Mateo, 650/212-7400. Wide-ranging selection of tasty seafood, beef and poultry dishes served in a relaxed, contemporary setting. $$ Scratch, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/237- 3132. This sleek eatery combines upscale American comfort food with an impressive drinks menu. $$$ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include Los Gatos Brewing ahi tuna sashimi, grilled Pacific swordfish and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged singlemalt scotch before or after dinner. $$ The Table, 1110 Willow St., San Jose. 408/638- 7911. Hot spot from culinary guru Jim Stump, serving contemporary American cuisine complemented by hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. $$ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ Vault 164, 164 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/348-8164. An eclectic selection of American style cuisine, with a wide range of aged steaks, chicken, pasta, sustainable seafood and organic produce. $-$$ Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, 378 Santana Row, Suite 1035, San Jose. 408/248-9091. Casual but sophisticated eatery excels with a seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. $$ The Wine Cellar, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-4808. Old Town’s only original tenant, this charming, old-world European restaurant has been a Los Gatos tradition since 1966. $$ Yard House, 300 Santana Row, San Jose, 408/241- 9273. Full range of choice eats from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an endless beer list.$$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/941-2922. Fun, casual family dining in several Bay Area locations offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Little Lou’s BBQ, 2455 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, 408/796-7852. Traditional barbecue choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and combo dinners stand out. $ Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/297-9151. Famed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slowcooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-off-the-bone ribs. $$ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features here are the succulent babyback ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ Co. Café PRO BONO MEDITERRANEAN IT ALIAN CUISINE C L A SS I C E U R O P E A N F A R E FULL BAR • FINE WINES • BANQUET S A MENU OF ALL -NATURAL MEATS, WILD-CAUGHT SEAFOOD & ORGANIC PRODUCE 2437 BIRCH ST., PALO ALTO • 650.326.1626 • WWW.CAFEPROBONO.COM Menara Ad ESV 2014_Menara Ad 2004 7/29/14 8:03 PM Page 1 Serving the Bay Area for over 35 years! SAVOR THE TASTES OF MOROCCO... Dine on delicious Moroccan food... Watch the belly dancers swirl... Have your own little “Casablanca” adventure... Dinner 7 Days 6–10pm • Belly Dancing Nightly Full Bar • Banquet Facilities for up to 300 41 E. Gish at N. 1st St., San Jose (Next to Light Rail) • 408.453.1983 • www.menara41.com
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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