April/May2017 89 le papillon D I N I N G & C AT E R I N G 410 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose 408.296.3730 www.lepapillon.com 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. $$ Tender Greens, (Stanford Shopping Center), 180 El Camino Real #1050. 650/285-6702. With locations throughout the Bay Area, this fast-casual farm-to-table eatery serves up healthy cuisine in a bustling buffet setting. $ Tessora’s Barra Di Vino, 234 E Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/626-7711. With a wide selection of over 20 wines by the glass, taste, flight and Tessora’s Barra Di Vino is an enophile’s dream. Craft brews and light bites round out the menu. $ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ Vault 164, 164 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/348-8164. An eclectic selection of American style cuisine, with a wide variety of aged steaks, chicken, pasta, fresh, sustainable seafood and organic produce. $-$$ The Van’s Restaurant, 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont. 650/591-6525. Hungry diners looking for a late-night steak or prime rib can also choose from lamb chops, fresh fish and pasta. $-$$ 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. $$ Willard Hicks, 280 E Campbell Ave, Campbell. 408/374-5000. Steaks and other wood-fired entrees plus beer and cocktails are served in this clubby, masculine restaurant and lounge. $$$ 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. $$ Yard House, 300 Santana Row, San Jose, 408/ 241-9273. Featuring a full range of choice eats from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an endless beer list. $$ AUSTRIAN Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092. Leaving hungry is not an option at this tribute to Austrian favorites, including traditional Viennese sausage, schnitzel and house-made pretzels. $$ Naschmarkt, 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/378-0335. Named after the largest open-air produce market in Vienna, this highly rated eatery delivers with central European traditions along with lighter California twists. $$$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/ 941-2922. Fun, casual family dining offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Dan Gordon’s, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/324-1960. “Beer, BBQ, whiskey” is the tasty trifecta that ensures Dan Gordon’s status as the ultimate destination for comfort food fans who crave a taste of the South. $$ Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/297-9151. The famed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ BISTROS Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 650/462-1686. Extensive bistro menu offers classics such as steamed mussels, coq au vin and steak frites, served in a warm, inviting setting. $$ Bywater, 532 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408/560-9639. New Orleans-inspired neighborhood bar and eatery is the brainchild of Big Easy native and Michelin superstar-rated chef David Kinch. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ Central Park Bistro, 181 E. Fourth Ave., San Mateo. 650/558-8401. With a hearty array of regional favorites and updated classics on the menu, Central Park Bistro showcases the diversity of American cuisine. $$$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 North Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$ 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 menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meat-
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