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spanish & local wines
96 South Bay Accent
241-9273. Featuring a full range of choice eats
from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an
endless beer list. $$
AUSTRIAN
Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa
Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092.
Leaving hungry is not an option at
this tribute to Austrian favorites,
including Viennese sausage
and house-made pretzels. $$
Naschmarkt, 384 E.
Campbell Ave., Campbell.
408/378-0335. This highly
rated eatery delivers with
central European traditions
along with lighter California
twists. $$$
BARBECUE
Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San
Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/ 941-
2922. Fun, casual family dining offering
prime Texas barbecue dishes. $
Dan Gordon’s, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto.
650/324-1960. “Beer, BBQ, whiskey” is the tasty
trifecta that ensures Dan Gordon’s status as the ultimate
destination for comfort food fans. $$
Little Lou’s BBQ, 2455 S. Winchester Blvd.,
Campbell, 408/ 796-7852. Traditional barbecue
choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and
combo dinners stand out. $
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San
Jose, 408/297-9151. The famed signature barbecue
sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering
meats at this family-owned restaurant. $
Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San
Jose. 408/380-4784; 530 Newhall Drive, San Jose
408/289-1510. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slowcooked
barbecue specialties, including delectable
fall-off-the- bone ribs. $$
South Winchester BBQ, 1362 South Winchester
Blvd, San Jose, 408/376-0485. Mouthwatering,
down-home, finger-licking BBQ is the
raison d’etre of this meaty mecca for carnivores. $
BISTROS
Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie, 20490 Saratoga
Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. 408/741-
1104. Attractive casual spot features
French bakery, wine bar and
European-style cuisine along
with patio. $
Bistro Vida, 641 Santa
Cruz Ave., Menlo Park.
650/462-1686. Extensive
bistro menu offers classics
such as steamed mussels,
coq au vin and steak frites,
served in a warm, inviting
setting. $$
The Bywater, 532 North
Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos.
408/560-9639. After 15 years at
Michelin three-starred Manresa, chef
David Kinch opened this Southern-style eatery
with partner and wine director Andrew Burnham
as a salute to New Orleans, where Kinch first
learned to cook. Along with po’ boys, fried green
tomatoes, and “Oysters Rock-a-Fella,” you’ll find a
raw bar and a slew of Big Easy cocktails, from juleps
to Sazeracs. Dinner includes creative Crescent City
variations like soft-shell chili crab with okra and
eggplant, snapper court-bouillon, and “rich man’s”
red beans and rice. Snag a leather booth in the
comfy, elegant dining room; snack in the bar; or
do weekend brunch on the patio with bubbly and
beignets. The restaurant won a Michelin Bib Gourmand
rating and a Wine Spectator award of
excellence in 2017. $$
Cafe Brioche, 445 California
Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-8640.
Provencal flavors with contemporary
American accents
evoke the South of France. $$
Central Park Bistro, 181
E. Fourth Ave., San Mateo.
650/558-8401. With a
hearty array of regional favorites
on the menu, Central Park
Bistro showcases the diversity of
American cuisine. $$$
Louisiana Bistro, 19 North Market
St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic
Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlinsstyle
tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable
dining experience. $$
Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal
food produced in wood-burning oven and
rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$
Neto’s Market and Grill, 288 Brokaw Road.,
Santa Clara. 408/296-0818. Third-generation family
business builds upon its line of sausages with fullserve
meals and bar. $
Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos.
408/402-5053. Dinner-only restaurant featuring a
menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to
lamb-chop lollipops and abalone. $$–$$$
Rok Bistro, 124 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale.
408/733-7651. “Stone-age” steakhouse sears meat,
fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees on hot volcanic
rocks. A wide range of fondues are also available. $$
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. $$
BRAZILIAN
Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090, San
Jose. 408/244-7001. This authentic Brazilian
steakhouse features grilled meats
prepared at tableside. $$–$$$
Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse,
167 W. San Fernando
St., San Jose. 408/294-0110.
Brazilian-style barbecue
buffet featuring select cuts
of meats cooked slowly on
special grills. $$
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. $$
Gordon Biersch, San Jose. 408/294-6785. These
jazzy brewery restaurants focus on light, international
cuisine, and of course, tasty brews. $$
BEST BITES
An American Restaurant
with Influences Derived from
Generations of Spanish and
Italian Heritage
408.867.1906 thebasin.com
14572 Big Basin Way at 5th Street, Saratoga
Sino
Sustainable,
Well-Sourced Spanish
Californian Cuisine
650.935.2372 asalosaltos.com
242 State Street, Los Altos
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