BEST BITES DINING OUT
December 2018/January 2019 93
AMERICAN
All Spice, 1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. 650/627- 4303.
Michelin-starred restaurant serves New American cuisine with
Indian and other worldly influences. $$
Arcadia, 100 W. San Carlos St. (San Jose Marriott), San Jose.
408/278-4555. Created by Michael Mina, this stylish steakhouse
puts innovative twists on classic American cuisine. Also
an extensive wine list. $$$
The Basin, 14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 867-1906.
This casual neighborhood bistro in downtown Saratoga serves
up a wide selection of seasonal American fare tinged with Spanish
and Italian influences. $$
Big Basin Burger Bar, 14413 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/647-
2136. Enjoy hand-packed, 100 percent grass-fed beef, bison and
turkey burgers plus innovative and ultra-premium craft beers. $
Bird Dog, 420 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/656-8180. Inventive
small plates featuring crudo and boutique meats are a specialty
at this energetic, sleek spot. $$–$$$
Birk’s, 3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara. 408/980-6400. One
of the Bay Area’s premier steak and chophouses, Birk’s presents
itself as a traditional old-city grill, but then offers a decidedly
contemporary twist. $$
Bourbon Steak & Pub (Levi’s Stadium), 4900 Marie P.
DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 408/217-2490. Modern American
steakhouse featuring Chef Michael Mina’s creative interpretations
on classic dishes. $$$
Buck’s, 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-8010. Nestled
against the hills of Woodside, Buck’s wacky, unconventional
interior is as charming as its food is hearty and delicious. Breakfast
is legendary. $
Bumble Restaurant, 145 First St., Los Altos. 650/ 383-5340.
Farm-to-fork dining featuring seasonal, locally sourced organic
ingredients served in a relaxing, family atmosphere. $$–$$$
Café Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose. 408/280-6161. Trendy
small plates featuring artisan pizza, chicken and ribs in a colorful,
artsy atmosphere. $
Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell.
408/374-5777. A comfortable neighborhood destination where
you can savor exotic drinks and an expertly prepared meal. $–$$
The Catamount, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos, 408/442-
5533. Inspired by breezy estates of the South, this restaurant
features an inviting atmosphere alongside modern American
cuisine and a refined cocktail program. $$
Chicago Steak & Fish, 330 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos,
408/354-8858. A wide selection of Five Diamond Harris Ranch
beef cuts and seafood make for a classy dining experience in a
casual setting. $$–$$$
The Counter, Palo Alto, 650/321-3900; Santana Row, 408/
423-9200; San Mateo, 650/212-3200; and locations throughout
the Bay Area. Build your own burger with more than
300,000 combinations to choose from. $
Crepevine, Mountain View, 650/969-6878; Palo Alto, 650/
323-3900; San Jose, 408/ 297-1100. This popular spot specializes
in breakfast and lunch comfort food served up in a familyfriendly
atmosphere. $$
District, 65 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 669/292- 5252. The wellrounded
menu features shareable plates, pizza, house-made charcuterie,
and wines and whiskeys from around the world. $-$$
Dry Creek Grill, 1580 Hamilton Ave., San Jose. 408/264-
2011. Serving up succulent meats and fresh, locally sourced
seafood in a lively, spirited atmosphere. $$$
Eureka!, 19369 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, 669/266-
6752. Burgers take center stage at this gourmet gastropub. Bone
marrow, bison and Fresno fig are just a few of Eureka’s innovative
interpretations. $$
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 180 El Camino
Real, Palo Alto. 650/329-8457. A meat lovers paradise that
serves up prime cuts in a modern setting. $$$
Flights, Los Gatos 408/354-3434, Campbell 408/364-1564,
Burlingame 650/513-6059. Upscale comfort food served tapasstyle
in “tasty trios” along with flights of wine, beer, and cocktails.
$$-$$$
Gott’s Roadside, Town & Country Village, Palo Alto,
650/326-1000. Enjoy mouth-watering comfort food made from
the freshest local ingredients in a warm, family-run kitchen. $
The Grill on the Alley, (The Fairmont), 172 S. Market Street,
San Jose. 408/294-2244. This is a classic American steakhouse,
complete with martini hour. $$$
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