4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
650.213.1111
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448 Brannan St, San Francisco
415.495.1111
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
408.886.3333
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Din Tai Fung, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Westfield
Valley Fair), Santa Clara. With its ultra-chic
interior and shareable plates, South Bay’s hottest
dumpling house is a first-date destination. $$
Fey, 1368 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-
8888. An expansive selection of traditional Chinese
favorites as well as specialties featuring beef, lamb,
chicken, duck and seafood. $–$$
Pearl River Restaurant, 414 Blossom Hill Road,
San Jose, 408/225-5060. A vast array of authentic
delicious Chinese cuisine including beef, chicken,
seafood and noodle options. $
Royal Feast, 148 El Camino Real, Millbrae.
650/692-3388. Led by award-winning Chef Zongyi
Liu, this hidden gem serves Sichuan recipes and
“Aristocratic Cuisine,” featuring such delicacies as
abalone, eel and sea cucumber. $$
Sino, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/247-8880.
Lunch specialties include dim sum and a la carte
dishes. The dinner menu offers contemporary Chinese
regional cuisines. $$$
Wenzhou Fish, Noodles & More, 625 N. Sixth
St., San Jose. 408/326-2910. Boasting a prime
Japantown location, this family-friendly eatery
dishes out steaming bowls of noodles. $
CONTINENTAL
Alexander’s Steakhouse, 19379 Stevens Creek
Blvd., Cupertino. 408/446-2222. A luxury destination
for globally sourced beef and innovative
dishes, Alexander’s has redefined the traditional
steakhouse by melding classic American fare with
Japanese techniques and influences. The result is
an exceptional dining experience where steak takes
center stage, including certified, dry-aged Angus
and authentic imported Japanese Kobe beef. An
extensive wine list features over 2,500 bottles from
around the world, handpicked to complement
everything on the menu. Boutique sake, craft cocktails
and beer are also offered. Vaulted ceilings and
elegant table settings provide a sumptuous dining
atmosphere. The restaurant also boasts a large bar,
private dining rooms and an outdoor patio. $$$
LB Steak, 334 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/244-
1180. Sister restaurant of Left Bank Brasserie puts
a modern French twist on American steakhouse
cuisine. Save room for luscious pastry desserts. $$$
Manresa, 320 Village Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-
4330. Chef David Kinch amazes diners with his
creative, award-winning cuisine. $$$
Mosaic Restaurant and Lounge (Four Points
Hotel), 211 S. First St., San Jose. 408/282-8888.
This stylish bar and restaurant offers an American/
Asian twist on Continental cuisine. $$$
Viognier, 222 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo. 650/
685-3727. Features a world-class wine selection
and seasonal dishes, this Cal-French restaurant
combines Californian and Southern cuisine. $$$
ETHIOPIAN
Zeni Ethiopian, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose.
408/615-8282. Inviting spot serves up a tantalizing
variety of flavorful dishes, many vegetarian,
with your choice of spice level. $
FRENCH
Baumé, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/328-
8899. New venture from the Michelin-starred chef
Bruno Chemel. $$$
Black Sheep Brasserie, 1202 Lincoln Ave., San
Jose. 408/816-7251. Stylish Willow Glen Parisianstyle
brasserie melds contemporary and classic
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