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- 142 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-390-9388
The Kitchen Table
Artisinal Kosher cuisine from chef Chaim Davids, who's recreated many of the dishes he learned growing up in a large Jewish family in Baltimore. The interesting, varied menu here blends Mediterrane... read more
- 855 El Camino Real, Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-853-9200
Mayfield Bakery & Café
As it's tucked away into the new-ish yuppie strip mall right across the street from the Stanford campus, we overlooked this place for a couple months, but since we've met it's become habit. Bright,... read more
- 303 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-395-4441
James Randall
We sincerely wish that more Sil Valley restauranteurs approached their businesses with the humility and attention to detail that Chef/Owner Ross Hanson has. Tucked into a 100-year old house (that u... read more
- 632 Emerson St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-322-3500
Mantra
A stalwart of Emerson Street restaurant row, regularly makes Top 10 and Top 100 lists, consistently teeming with attractive peninsula professionals and Sil Valley scions. Why they're here: for cont... read more
- 448 California Ave., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-327-0284
Bistro Elan
All-world class and quality from husband and wife chef team Ambjorn Lindskog and Andrea Hyde, one of the most creative and refined meals in Sil Valley. Well-appointed interior is white table cloth-... read more
- 14555 Big Basin Wy., Silicon Valley 95070
- 408-867-4711
Plumed Horse
Stunning, gorgeous, all-enveloping modern interiors - by Walid Mando of FORMA design, including a three-story glass-encased wine cellar with 2000 selections and 20,000 bottles - alone merit a visit... read more
- 320 Village Ln., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-354-4330
Manresa
From an owner/designer/chef dream team, this super-smart-yet-unpretentious blending of Catalan and California has been steadily copping awards and foodie buzz, and deservedly so. Housed in a 1940s ... read more
- 2050 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94303
- 650-470-2889
Quattro
Centerpiece restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel has a design that has to be seen to be believed - windows on three sides, with streaming sunshine during the day and dramatically illuminated at nig... read more
- 140 S Murphy Ave., Silicon Valley 94086
- 408-737-8003
Tarragon
One of the more refined denizens of Murphy Avenue strip of restaurants, but not stuffy at all and even a bit romantic on quiet weeknights. Expansive interior defined by long wood bar and exposed br... read more
- 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Silicon Valley 95032
- 408-358-0175
Crimson
Don't let strange strip mall mapping deter you. Chef Diane Rose's specializing in comfort food's creative side might not garner major accolades, but stays stocked full of hot young things on weeke... read more
- 10330 N. Wolfe Rd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-446-2222
Alexander's Steakhouse
An adventurous East-meets-West dining experience that Asian-ifies the traditional steakhouse. Not for the faint at heart! Insanely rich combinations of ingredients (lobster mac ‘n cheese), sp... read more
- 2700 Mission College Blvd., Silicon Valley 95054
- 408-970-6104
Parcel 104
From chef Bradley Ogden, original and inspiring, dare we say patriotic, take on contemporary American cuisine built upon seasonal and regional ingredients. Sophisticated and smart yet still low-key... read more
- 10030 S De Anza Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-873-1000
Park Place
Welcoming spot adjacent to the Cypress Hotel, owner Bob Puccini and Chef Brad Kraten aren't trying to topple Sil Valley culinary heavyweights here, rather create a casual, uncomplicated environment... read more
- 2825 Sand Hill Rd., Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-561-1540
Madera
Striking space in the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, where many guests dine post-spa. Barn-like open dining room is warmly and minimally appointed, in-line with the overall design theme of the hotel. Ch... read more
- 1029 El Camino Real, Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-321-6882
Oak City Bar & Grill
The prototypical "3rd Date" kinda restaurant, after you've wow-ed ‘em with the Peninsula's spectacular culinary experiences and it's time to slow down a bit while still enjoying a good-to-gre... read more
- 140 S Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-884-1054
Three Degrees
One of the best brunch spots in the South Bay/Peninsula area, if for no other reason than the spacious, relaxing patio and all-you-can-drink champagne. Interior décor is nice enough - muted ... read more
- 14583 Big Basin Wy., Silicon Valley 95070
- 408-867-3110
Sent Sovi
Largely undiscovered by the Bay Area foodie networks or the Yelp mafia, this small-but-not-crowded spot off Big Basin houses a culinary heavyweight. Local-kid-made-good Chef Josiah Slone grew up ar... read more
- 420 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-966-8124
The Cantankerous Fish
Winner of funniest/weirdest restaurant name in the Bay Area, for robust, creative grilled fish and sweet cocktails. Sleek glass-and-wood design, with full views of Castro Street parade. Dungeness c... read more
- 124 S. Murphy Ave., Silicon Valley 95133
- 408-733-7651
ROK Bistro
Certainly the most unusual restaurant of the Murphy Avenue strip - gimmicks here include entrées that are essentially raw cuts of beef, chicken or seafood, served on a hot volcanic slab that... read more
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