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- 129 Lytton Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-321-6688
Darbar
Generally acknowledged by the sizable Indian community down here as the most authentic Punjabi cuisine around, has been filling Stanford undergrad bellies for years. No décor to speak of, ju... read more
- 520 Cowper St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-853-3888
Il Fornaio
Yes! We know it's a big California chain and we generally avoid those but, c'mon, these guys win all kinds of awards, everything's fresh, the menu is pretty interesting and, at the very least, sati... read more
- 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd., Silicon Valley 94043
- 650-967-3525
Fiesta Del Mar
Packing ‘em in for almost 20 years with hearty Mexican seafood and other traditional dishes, this family-owned spot has a seriously devoted cult following that counts some prominent tech comp... read more
- 417 S. California Ave., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-327-9390
Spalti Ristorante
Longtime California Avenue resident has an older, gray-er following of devotees but a smattering of young whipper-snappers dot the tables. Fairly straightforward décor is inviting enough, ma... read more
- 566 Emerson St., Silicon Valley 94304
- 650-327-3141
Palo Alto Creamery
An absolute All-American classic, like Nat King Cole songs, Airstream trailers and Joe Montana-to-Jerry Rice. Authentic diner slings satisfying burgers, washed down with malts, egg creams, real che... read more
- 4119 El Camino Real, Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-494-9383
Fuki Sushi
Akin to some of the fantastic sushi-yas found in outlying neighborhoods of Tokyo, quaint, authentic façade and clear bright interiors, emphasizing atmosphere and fresh cuts. Expensive, yes. ... read more
- 20840 Stevens Creek Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-725-0188
Fontana's Italian
Locals flock to reliably rich, low-key South Bay Italian eatery. Owners have roots with former SF mayor Moscone. Pseudo "rustic" environment is pleasant enough with no harsh lights or mood music to... read more
- 27 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-321-9990
MacArthur Park
Historic wood frame building right by the Cal Train tracks, hosted servicemen's families back in 1918. That's World War I, so pay your respects to this community landmark. Revitalized in 2008 by ch... read more
- 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-854-1226
Flea Street Café
A Peninsula favorite way before it was called "Silicon Valley," before Al Gore, Vint Cerf and the CIA invented the series of tubes known as "the internets." And they were up on the sustainable, sea... read more
- 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Silicon Valley 95008
- 408-377-6456
Kyoto Palace
Another great South Bay restaurant hidden away in a totally non-descript, mundane shopping center. This one's on the second floor, no less, and has seen teppanyaki-style dining come in-and-out of v... read more
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