sustainable seafood n s i z z l i n g s t e a k s n art i s a n b a r April/May 2014 87 Scratch, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/237- 3132. This sleek eatery combines upscale American comfort food with an impressive drinks menu. $$$ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining Bella Saratoga beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include ahi tuna sashimi, grilled Pacific swordfish and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged single-malt scotch before or after dinner. $$ The Table, 1110 Willow St., San Jose. 408/638- 7911. Hot spot from culinary guru Jim Stump, serving contemporary American cuisine complemented by hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. $$ Umami, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321- 8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ Valley Plaza Café, Embassy Suites, 2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara. 408/845-7254. Café offers variety of lunch and dinner menu favorites from sandwiches to pastas. $$ Van’s Steakhouse, 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont. 650/591-6525. Hungry diners looking for a latenight steak or prime rib can also choose from lamb chops, fresh fish and pasta. $-$$ Vault 164, 164 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/348-8164. An eclectic selection of American style cuisine, with a wide range of aged steaks, chicken, pasta, sustainable seafood, and organic produce. $-$$ Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, 378 Santana Row, Suite 1035, San Jose. 408/248-9091. Casual but sophisticated eatery excels with a seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. $ The Wine Cellar, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-4808. Old Town’s only original tenant, this charming, old-world European restaurant has been a Los Gatos tradition since 1966. $$ Yard House, 300 Santana Row, San Jose, 408- 241-9273. Full range of choice eats from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an endless beer list.$$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/641-2922. Fun, casual family dining in several Bay Area locations offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Little Lou’s BBQ, 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 111, Los Gatos. 408/ 356-5768. Traditional barbecue choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and combo dinners stand out. $ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slowcooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-off-the-bone ribs. $$ 3 7 8 santa n a r o w i n s a n J o s e 4 0 8 . 2 4 4 . 1 2 4 4 l a r k c r e e k b l u e . c o m PANTONE 072 U PANTONE COOL GRAY 8U 1/3 page horizontal 4-5/8” 4-7/8”
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