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sonal food produced in a wood-burning oven and
rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$
Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos.
408/402-5053. Dinner-only restaurant featuring a
menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to
lamb-chop lollipops and abalone. $$–$$$
Rok Bistro, 124 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale.
408/733-7651. “Stone-age” steakhouse sears meat,
fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees on hot volcanic
rocks. A wide range of fondues are also available. $$
Siena Bistro, 1359 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/
271-0837. A friendly, intimate restaurant with
a well-rounded menu, including risottos, salads,
soups, appetizers, fish and polenta. $$
BRAZILIAN
Espetus, 1686 Market St., San Francisco, 415/552-
8792. 710 South B St., San Mateo, 650/342-8700.
Fourteen signature cuts of meat are mesquitegrilled
gaucho style at this authentic Brazilian
steakhouse. $$-$$$
Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090,
San Jose. 408/244-7001. This authentic Brazilian
steakhouse features grilled meats prepared at tableside.
$$–$$$
Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse, 167 W. San
Fernando St., San Jose. 408/294-0110. Brazilianstyle
barbecue buffet featuring select cuts of meats
cooked slowly on special grills. $$
BREWERIES/PUBS
The Brit (Britannia Arms), 173 W. Santa Clara
St. 408/ 278-1400. Authentic British pub food with
a wide selection of craft beers and signature cocktails
plus nightly special events. $
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. $$
Gordon Biersch, San Jose.
408/294-6785. These jazzy
brewery restaurants focus on
light, international cuisine, and
of course, tasty brews. $$
Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.,
390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay,
650/728-2739. This casually charming restaurant
and brewpub offers breathtaking views and an
equally enticing menu. $$
Loma Brewing Company, Los Gatos, 408/560-
9626. This buzz-worthy new brewpub brings
together delicious craft beers and high-quality
casual comfort food in a lively atmosphere. $
Original Gravity Public House, 66 S. First St.,
San Jose. 408/915-2337. Award-winning sausages,
gourmet grilled cheese and duck fat fries complement
an array of craft beers. $$
Rosie McCann’s, 355 Santana Row, #1060, San
Jose, 408/247-1706. Exemplifying the warmth of
Irish hospitality, this Santana Row gem is known
for its camaraderie and welcoming atmosphere.
Guests can enjoy a drink at the full bar (including
Guinness on tap) before dining on traditional
pub fare or sampling decadent menu items such as
the stuffed bacon-wrapped prawns, Jameson Portobello
mushroom with blue cheese, candied walnuts
and green onion, or a juicy Kobe burger. The varied
menu consists of local farm-fresh organic ingredients
and grass-fed beef as well as vegan, gluten-free,
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