-Palo alto Weekly December 2014 /January 2015 97 Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features here are the succulent babyback ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ BISTROS Azucar, 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/293-8482. Lively Latin bistro taps into the bold spicy flavors of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Central and South America. $$ Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie, 20490 Saratoga- Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. 408/741-1104. Attractive casual spot features French bakery, wine bar Bella Saratoga and European-style cuisine along with patio. $ Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 650/462-1686. Extensive bistro menu offers classics such as steamed mussels, coq au vin and steak frites, all served in a warm, inviting setting. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 N. Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$ Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal food produced in wood-burning oven and rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$ Neto’s Market and Grill, 1313 Franklin St., Santa Clara. 408/296-0818. Third-generation family business builds upon its line of sausages with full-serve meals and bar. $ Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5053. This dinner-only restaurant features a varied menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to lamb-chop lollipops and abalone, and more. $$-$$$ Rok Bistro, 124 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-7651. “Stone-age” steakhouse sears meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees on hot volcanic rocks. A wide range of fondues are also available. $$ Siena Bistro, 1359 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/271-0837. A friendly, intimate eatery with a well-rounded menu, including risottos, salads, soups, appetizers, fish and polenta. $$ BRAZILIAN Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090, San Jose. 408/244-7001. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring expertly grilled meats prepared tableside. $$-$$$ Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse, 167 W. San Fernando St., San Jose. 415/906-6958. Brazilianstyle barbecue buffet featuring select cuts of meats cooked slowly on special grills. $$ BREWERIES/PUBS BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant, Cupertino, 408/865-6970. Oakridge Mall, San Jose, 408/284- 4260. Handcrafted beers complement the deep-dish pizza and the delicious salads. Patio seating, full bar. $ Gordon Biersch, San Jose. 408/294-6785; Palo Alto. 650/323-7723. These jazzy brewery restaurants focus on light, international cuisine, and of course, tasty brews. $$ Faultline Brewing Co., 1235 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale. 408/736-2739. A friendly brewpub with a vast variety of homemade ales, as well as outstanding fare $$ VoTEd the Peninsula’s dRy maRTiniS PRimE CERTifiEd anguS BEEf Cold WaTER loBSTER fRESh SEafood aWaRd-Winning WinE liST CandlEliT mahogany aTmoSPhERE 650.321 .6798 | 1921 El Camino REal | SundanCEThESTEakhouSE.Com
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