April/May 2016 89 Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ The Good Fork, 17340 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 408/779-3200. California cuisine emphasizing local products and organic ingredients. $$$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 North Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$ Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal food produced in wood-burning oven and rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$ Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5053. Dinner-only restaurant featuring a varied 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 The Basin 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. 415/906-6958. 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; Palo Alto. 650/323-7723. These jazzy brewery restaurants focus on light, international cuisine, and of course, tasty brews. $$ Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, 650/728-2739. This casually charming restaurant and brewpub offers breathtaking views as well as an equally enticing menu. $$ 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. $$ Relish Gastro Lounge, 14583 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-3110. Former Sent Sovi restauranteurs Josiah Slone and Khin Khin deliver a gastropub vibe with craft beers and a mix of edible accompaniments. $$ Café PRO BONO MEDITERRANEAN IT ALIAN CUISINE C L A SS I C E U R O P E A N F A R E FULL BAR • FINE WINES • BANQUET S A MENU OF ALL -NATURAL MEATS, WILD-CAUGHT SEAFOOD & ORGANIC PRODUCE 2437 BIRCH ST., PALO ALTO • 650.326.1626 • WWW.CAFEPROBONO.COM
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2016
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