108 South Bay Accent
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. This Cal-French restaurant blends California’s
bounty of fresh food with Southern sensibilities.
Features a world-class wine selection and
seasonal dishes. $$$
ETHIOPIAN
Zeni Ethiopian, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose.
408/615-8282. Inviting spot serves up a tantalizing
variety of flavorful dishes, many vegetarian,
with your choice of spice level. $
FRENCH
Baumé, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/328-
8899. New venture from the Michelin-starred chef
Bruno Chemel. $$$
Black Sheep Brasserie, 1202 Lincoln Ave., San
Jose. 408/816-7251. Stylish Willow Glen Parisianstyle
brasserie melds contemporary and classic
French and Californian tastes. Full bar offers creative
craft beers and a changing wine selection. $$–$$$
Chez TJ, 938 Villa Street, Mountain View.
650/964-7466. This Michelin-starred restaurant is
known for its high-end, contemporary French cuisine
and use of fresh ingredients. $$$
Le Papillon, 410 Saratoga Ave., San Jose.
408/296-3730. Acclaimed for its award-winning
French cuisine, this Bay Area institution blends
fresh ingredients with impeccable preparation. $$$
Left Bank, Menlo Park. 650/473-6543; San Jose.
408/984-3500. Popular eatery features contemporary
French cuisine and a variety of seafood prepared
with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$$
Melting Pot, 1 Transit Center Way, San
Mateo. 650/342-6358. Fondue spot
features four flavorful cooking
styles and a variety of entrees
with dipping sauces. Be
sure to save space for the
chocolate fondue. $$
La Mère Michelle,
14467 Big Basin Way,
Saratoga. 408/867-
5272. Elegance and
fine traditional French
cuisine combined with
family pride provide a
memorable dining experience.
$$–$$$
Navio (Ritz-Carlton Hotel),
1 Miramontes Point Road, Half
Moon Bay. 650/712-7000. This
luxurious seaside restaurant overlooks
the panoramic golf course. $$$
The Plumed Horse, 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga.
408/867-4711. This 2011 Michelin-starred
restaurant delivers contemporary, seasonal California
cuisine based on solid French techniques. $$$
White Shallot, 3143 Stevens Creek Blvd., San
Jose. 408/246-5251. Serving traditional French
and Vietnamese menu items including ratatouille
and lemongrass tofu. $$
Zola, 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto. 650/521-0651.
Seasonal French cuisine features regionally sourced
meats and produce, complemented by a wide selection
of French and California wines. $$–$$$
GERMAN
Ludwig’s German Table, 261 N. Second St.,
San Jose. 408/771-9871. This spirited German
establishment serves grub and brews in a contemporary
interior and outdoor beer garden. $$
Teske’s Germania, 255 N. First St., San Jose.
408/292-0291. Starting with appetizers
like potato pancakes and jalapeno
cheese–stuffed pretzels,
Teske’s serves tasty German
comfort food. $$
GREEK
Dio Deka (in Hotel
Los Gatos), 210 E.
Main St., Los Gatos.
408/354-7700.
Enjoy authentic Hellenic
cuisine served in
a warm, relaxing setting.
$$
Evvia Estiatorio, 420
Emerson St., Palo Alto.
650/326-0983. Evvia offers a
lighter approach to traditional dishes. Family-style
dining; open spit for roasting lamb. $$
Myth Taverna & Lounge, 152 Post St., San
Jose. 408/286-7678. Modern Greek cuisine served
in an ultra-urban atmosphere with elegant indoor
or patio dining and frequent live entertainment. $$
Nemea Greek Taverna, 96 S. First St., San Jose.
408/279-4225. Serves up modern Greek cuisine
made with the freshest ingredients and featuring an
Old World charm–style setting. $$
Opa!, Multiple South Bay locations, www.opa
authenticgreek.com. Fresh, homemade meals
steeped in Greek family spirit and tradition. $$
HAWAIIAN
Coast Poke Counter, 87 N. San Pedro St., San
Jose, 408/320-4372. Located in San Pedro Square
Market, this poke place serves fresh cuts of premium
fish in an elegant setting. $–$$
Da Kine Island Grill, 23 N. Market St., San Jose,
408/568-9700. Popular for its live Hawaiian music
performances, this feel-good-vibe venue specializes
in exotic island-style cuisine $$
Hukilau, 230 Jackson St., San Jose, 408/279-4888.
Hawaii’s greatest culinary hits, including pupu
platters and macadamia-infused dishes, round out
the menu of this tropical hotspot. $$
Island Grill, Clarion Hotel, 1355 N. Fourth
St., San Jose. 408/392-2468. This sleek, modern
restaurant serves fresh fusion fare with Pacific
Island flair without a tiki torch in sight. $$
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, 1706 Oakland Road, Suite
10, San Jose. 408/573-8988. 1041 Cochrane Rd.,
Ste. 160, Morgan Hill. 408/779-2688. With locations
all over the West Coast, this casual eatery is a
go-to spot for abundant Hawaiian plate lunches. $
Ray’s Hawaiian BBQ, Laurelwood Shopping
Center, 1330 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo.
650/212-0002. Classic Hawaiian dishes keep this
casual eatery packed with locals. $
INDIAN
Amber India Restaurant, Santana Row
408/248-5400; Los Altos 650/968-7511; Palo Alto
650/329-9644; Mountain View 650/968-1751.
200 DINING HOT SPOTS
La Bodeguita del Medio, 463 California Ave.,
Palo Alto. 650/326-7762. Enjoy coastal cuisine
enhanced with flavorful Cuban influences and fantastic
fish! $–$$
CHINESE
Chef Chu’s, 1067 North San Antonio Road, Los
Altos. 650/948-2696. Savor great food at this popular
restaurant, such as the outstanding signature
minced shrimp in lettuce cups. $$
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. $$
Fey, 1368 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-
8888. An expansive selection of traditional Chinese
favorites as well as specialties featuring beef, lamb,
chicken, duck and seafood. $–$$
Sino, 377 Santana Row #1000, San Jose. 408/247-
8880. Small plates that pack a flavorful punch
along with large platters laden with house specialties
keep Sino’s well-oiled kitchen buzzing with
appetizing activity. The menu showcases innovative
twists on modern Chinese cuisine alongside
timeless Cantonese classics. Bite-sized delights
entice the palate with the traditions of dim sum,
which means “a little something from the heart.”
Shareable classics such as mushu pork with stirfried
vegetables, imperial vegetable egg rolls with
glass noodles and lobster and crab pot stickers
pack in crowds of loyal locals and newcomers
alike. The modern décor draws design inspiration
from ancient imperial motifs, creating a supremely
elegant atmosphere in which to indulge in expertly
prepared Asian fare. $$
Tai-Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto. 650/329-
9168. Hong Kong–style Cantonese cuisine served
up in an airy, upscale setting. $$
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
Bl v d . , Cu p e r t i n o .
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 wi th 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. $$$
LB Steak, 334 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/244-
1180. Sister restaurant of Left Bank Brasserie puts
a modern French twist on American steakhouse
cuisine. Save room for luscious pastry desserts. $$$
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