200 DINING HOT SPOTS ©SVRY/SHUTTERSTOCK Here’s the dish. Our incomparable SEMIANNUAL DINING GUIDE pleases your palate AMERICAN for whatever All Spice, 1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. 650/627- 4303. Michelin-starred restaurant serving evocative New American cuisine featuring Indian and other worldly influences. $$ Arcadia, 100 W. San Carlos St. (San Jose Marriott), San Jose. 408/278-4555. Created by Michael Mina, this stylish steakhouse puts innovative twists on classic American cuisine. Also an extensive wine list. $$$ The Basin, 14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867- 1906. This casual neighborhood bistro in downtown Saratoga serves up a seasonal American menu tinged with Spanish and Italian influences. Low lighting and inlaid wood tables give the restaurant an elegant look, but the atmosphere is come-as-you-are. Dishes are creatively prepared, using an abundance of fresh, wild and organic ingredients from local sources. Small plates and daily specials are featured, along with standout entrees, such as wild mushroom rigatoni, thick-cut short ribs and hearty flavorful Spanish rice. Specialty martinis are popular at the bar, which also offers an extensive wine list. Enjoy a relaxing meal on the outdoor patio or a successful business dinner in the fully equipped private dining room. $$ Birk’s, 3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara. 408/980- 6400. One of the Bay Area’s premier steak and chophouses, Birk’s presents itself as a traditional old-city grill, but then offers a decidedly contemporary twist. $$ Billy Berk’s, 99 S. First St., San Jose. 408/292-4300. This trendy restaurant offers a lively bar and wideranging menu of American comfort food with creative ethnic touches. $$ 92 South Bay Accent Bourbon Steak & Pub (Levi’s Stadium), 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 408/217-2490. Modern American steakhouse featuring Chef Michael Mina’s creative interpretations on classic dishes. $$$ Bradley’s Fine Diner, 1165 Merrill St., Menlo Park. 650/494-4342. New to the dining scene, an upscale rendering of the classic diner, featuring seasonal dishes from an award-winning father-and-son chef team. $$ Buck’s, 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851- 8010. Nestled against the hills of Woodside, Buck’s wacky, unconventional interior is as charming as its food is hearty and delicious. Breakfast is legendary. $ Café Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose. 408/280-6161. Trendy small plates featuring artisan pizza, chicken and ribs in a colorful, artsy atmosphere. $ Chicago Steak & Fish, 330 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, 408/354-8858. A wide selection of Five Diamond Harris Ranch beef cuts and seafood make for a classy dining experience in a casual setting. $$-$$$ The Counter, Palo Alto, 650/321-3900; Santana Row, 408/423-9200; San Mateo, 650/212-3200; and locations throughout the Bay Area. Build your own burger with more than 300,000 combinations to choose from. $ East Coast Alice, 14560 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-1639. Contemporary American eatery featuring a diverse menu of Italian, Polish & other cultures’ cuisines. $$ The Grill on the Alley, (The Fairmont), 172 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/294-2244. A classic American steakhouse, complete with martini hour. $$$
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2015
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