THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO OUTSTANDING RESTAURANTS
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of appetizers and casual lunches, along with live
comedy, music and dancing. Outdoor decks provide
a friendly alfresco atmosphere and excellent
vantage point for sipping signature cocktails. $$
The Farmer’s Union, 151 W. Santa Clara St., San
Jose. 408/277-0545. This updated incarnation of a
rustic American tavern boasts a refreshing array of
local brews, craft cocktails and hearty yet sophisticated
farm-to-table fare. $
Flea Street Cafe, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Menlo Park. 650/854-1226. An ever-changing
menu of continental and California dishes. $$
Hero Ranch Kitchen, 14583 Big Basin Way,
Saratoga. 669/267-3183. Restaurateur Angelo
Heropoulos expands his epicurean empire with this
farm to table focused eatery featuring craft cocktails
and local wine. $$
Hobee’s, 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/
856-6124. (Other locations in Mountain View,
San Jose and Cupertino.) Popular mainstay serves
up farm-fresh ingredients. $
The Lexington House, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave.,
Los Gatos. 408/354-1600. Unique Northern California
dishes made with local, organic and sustainable
ingredients. $$
The Mountain House, 13808 Skyline Blvd.,
Woodside. 650/851-8541. Highlights are excellent
cuisine featuring chicken, lamb, beef, seafood &
pastas in a cozy cabin setting. $–$$
Oak + Violet (Park James Hotel), 1400 El Camino
Real, Menlo Park. 650/304-3880. This chic eatery
showcases the region’s agricultural abundance in an
airy indoor-outdoor setting. $$
Piacere Restaurant, 727 Laurel St., San Carlos.
650/592-3536. Piacere serves fresh, locally sourced
fare along with a wide selection of Italian and California
wines. $$$
PY Kitchen + Wine Garden (DoubleTree by
Hilton), 1995 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. 408/559-
4300. Featuring locally sourced cuisine and regional
wines, this casual spot is popular year-round. $$
Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University
Ave., East Palo Alto. 650/470-2889. With contemporary
décor and dynamic, seasonal cuisine,
Quattro embodies the vibrant spirit of Silicon Valley.
Executive Head Chef Martin Morelli’s passion
for locally sourced ingredients in simple, rustic
dishes infuses the Italian inspired menu with fresh
California flair. A favorite for tech industry power
lunches, Quattro’s convivial atmosphere is also
popular for post-work cocktails, weekend brunch
or a night out with friends. $$
Scroll Bar Waterside Kitchen (Pullman San
Francisco Bay), 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood
City. 650/598-9000. Globally inspired
Californian cuisine and full bar put this waterfront
restaurant on the map. $$$
Shadowbrook, 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola-bythe
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 slow-roasted prime rib, local salmon and
creative nightly specials. Shadowbrook’s beautiful
Rock Room Bar (with live music on weekends)
continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors
alike and offers more casual fare and portions.
4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
650.213.1111
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448 Brannan St, San Francisco
415.495.1111
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
408.886.3333
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