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cuisine featuring chicken, lamb, beef, seafood &
pastas in a cozy cabin setting. $–$$
Parkside Grille, 884 Portola Road, Portola Valley.
650/529-9007. Tucked among the redwoods, rustic
but elegant setting serves up California comfort
food with fresh local ingredients. $$
Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University
Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared
California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$
Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops (Doubletree
Hotel), 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. 408/437-
2170. Spencer’s delivers simple but exquisite prime
beef dishes. $$$
Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale.
408/737-8003. Tarragon impresses with a seasonal,
locally sourced menu that places an emphasis on
fresh, organic, sustainable ingredients. $–$$
The Shadowbrook, 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitolaby
the-sea. 831/475-1511. Visitors to one of the
nation’s 100 most romantic restaurants (as voted by
OpenTable diners) take the iconic “cable car” tram
or walk alongside waterfalls and lush gardens to
reach this ivy-covered dining destination. Equally
enticing are the seven different dining rooms within
the Swiss chalet-style building, the impeccable
service and award-winning cuisine. Menu favorites
include mouthwatering, slow-roasted prime
rib, local salmon and creative nightly specials.
Shadowbrook’s beautiful Rock Room Bar (with
live music on weekends) continues to be an overwhelming
favorite with locals and visitors alike and
offers more casual fare and portions. Since 1947,
Shadowbrook has delighted diners who come to
propose, celebrate an anniversary, wow a first date
or just enjoy a fine meal in an atmosphere of Old
World charm and grace. $$-$$$
TusCA (Hyatt Regency Santa Clara), 5101 Great
America Parkway, Santa Clara. 408/510-6480.
Pleasing menu is inspired by hearty Tuscan cuisine
and seasonal, locally sourced produce. $
31st Union, 5 S. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo.
650/458-0049. A popular locavore eatery featuring
artisanal California food and drink with seasonally
changing plates. $–$$
Verge (Toll House Hotel), 140 South Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos. 408/884-1054. California-at-heart
cuisine featuring a fresh and unique combination of
cultural regions and styles of preparation. $$–$$$
Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside.
650/851-9888. Local favorite features a gorgeous
interior and a menu that shows a serious devotion
to meat dishes. $$$
Viva, 15970 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos. 408/ 356-
4902. Upscale neighborhood eatery fuses diverse
California and Mediterranean cuisine with comfortable
family-style dining. $$
CAMBODIAN
Chez Sovan, 2425 South Bascom Ave., Campbell.
408/371-7711. This authentic, delicious food will
make you a permanent convert! Among favorites is
the popular Cambodian dish Amok. $$
CARIBBEAN/CUBAN
Cha Cha Cha Cuba, 112 S. B St., San Mateo.
650/347-2900. Authentic, zesty Cuban flavors are
served up in a vibrant, friendly space. $$
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, 642
Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/329-9533. Tropical
cocktails, music and authentic Caribbean dishes
quickly get diners in the island mood. $$
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