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355 Santana Row, San Jose 408.247.1706 rosiemccanns.com
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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. $$
Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano
Road, Half Moon Bay, 650/728-2739. This casually
charming restaurant and brewpub offers breathtaking
views and an equally enticing menu. $$
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. $$
Rosie McCann’s, 355 Santana Row, #1060, San
Jose, 408/247-1706. Exemplifying the warmth of
Irish hospitality, this Santana Row gem is known
for its camaraderie and welcoming atmosphere.
Guests can enjoy a drink at the full bar (including
Guinness on tap) before dining on traditional
pub fare or sampling decadent menu items such as
the stuffed bacon-wrapped prawns, Jameson Portobello
mushroom with blue cheese, candied walnuts
and green onion, or a juicy Kobe burger. The varied
menu consists of local farm-fresh organic ingredients
and grass-fed beef as well as vegan, gluten-free,
vegetarian and Paleo options. Share plates are also
popular as is the hearty weekend brunch
accompanied by bottomless mimosas
and frosé. $–$$
Steins Beer Garden, 895
Villa St., Mountain View.
650/963-9568. The hearty
home-style cooking here is
complemented by a variety of
the choicest craft beers from
around the world. $$
BURMESE
Rangoon Ruby, 445 Emerson
Street, Palo Alto. 650/323-6543. Two
talented chefs from Burma Superstar restaurants
create a Burmese menu influenced by Indian, Thai
and Chinese cooking. $
Sweet Mango, 1040 Willow Street, San Jose. 408/
293-2268. Innovative menu blurs the line between
Burmese and Chinese cuisine, and has become a
local favorite in Willow Glen. $
CALIFORNIA
Braise, 1185 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/294-
2919. Anthony Jimenez and Josh Hanoka combine
classic California cuisine with contemporary international
flair in their seasonal small-plates menu in
Willow Glen. $-$$
Cascade Bar & Grill (Costanoa Resort), 2001
Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero. 650/879-
1100. The California coastal menu features sustainable,
local seafood and organic produce. $$
Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/726-
4090. 400 Main St., Los Altos. 650/948-0400.
Upscale Mediterranean dining and California
coastal cuisine with a variety of venue options. $$$
The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff
Dr. Santa Cruz. 831/476-4560. Since 1969, this
popular spot has featured award-winning cuisine,
spirits and live entertainment from one of the most
spectacular views of Santa Cruz Harbor, lighthouse
SINCE 1974
1921 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO
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