165 L os G atos-Saratoga R d., L os G atos 100 South Bay Accent CAMBODIAN Chez Sovan, 2425 South Bascom Ave., Campbell. 408/371-7111. This authentic, delicious food will make you a permanent convert! Among favorites is the popular Cambodian dish Amok. $$ CARIBBEAN/CUBAN Cha Cha Cha Cuba, 112 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/347-2900. Authentic, zesty Cuban flavors are served up in a vibrant, friendly space. $$ Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/329-9533. Tropical cocktails, music and authentic Caribbean dishes quickly get dinners in the island mood. $$ La Bodeguita del Medio, 463 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-7762. Enjoy coastal cuisine enhanced with flavorful Cuban influences and fantastic fish! $-$$ CHINESE Fey, 1368 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324- 8888. An expansive selection of traditional Chinese favorites as well as specialties featuring beef, lamb, chicken, duck and seafood. $-$$ Mandarin Gourmet, Palo Alto, 650/328-8898 Cupertino, 408/725-8168; San Jose, 408/281- 8898. Upscale restaurants popular for their classic Chinese specialties. $$ Pearl River Restaurant, 414 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, 408/225-5060. A vast array of authentic delicious Chinese cuisine including beef, chicken, seafood and noodle options. $ Sino, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/247-8880. Lunch specialties include dim sum and a la carte dishes. The dinner menu offers contemporary Chinese regional cuisines. $$$ Su Hong, 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/323-6852. Neighborhood restaurant featuring a lovely tea-smoked duck. $ Tai-Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto. 650/329- 9168. Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine served up in an airy, upscale setting. $$ Taiwan Restaurant, 1306 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/289-8800. Started in 1982, this popular Willow Glen establishment serves a wide array of Chinese specialties. $$ CONTINENTAL Alexander’s Steakhouse, 10330 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino. 408/446-2222. This upscale restaurant has redefined the traditional steakhouse experience by melding American and Japanese influences. $$$ LB Steak, 334 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/244- 1180. Sister restaurant of Left Bank Brasserie puts modern French twist on American steakhouse cuisine. Save room for luscious pastry desserts. $$$ Manresa, 320 Vi l - lage Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-4330. Chef David Kinch amazes diners with his creative, awardwinning cuisine. $$$ Mosaic Restaurant and Lounge (Four Points Hotel), 211 S. First St., San Jose. 408/282-8888. This stylish bar and restaurant offers an American/ Asian twist on Continental cuisine. $$$ Viognier, 222 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo. 650/ 685-3727. This Cal-French restaurant blends California’s bounty of fresh food with southern sensibilities. Features a world-class wine selection and seasonal dishes. $$$ ETHIOPIAN Zeni Ethiopian, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/615-8282. Inviting spot serves up a tantalizing variety of flavorful dishes, many vegetarian, with your choice of spice level. $ FRENCH Baumé, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/328-8899. New venture from the Michelinstarred chef Bruno Chemel. $$$ Black Sheep Brasserie, 1202 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/816-7251. Stylish Willow Glen Parisian style brasserie melds contemporary and classic French and Californian tastes. Full bar offers creative cocktails, craft beers and a changing wine selection. $$-$$$ Chez TJ, 938 Villa Street, Mountain View. 650/964-7466. This Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its high-end, contemporary French cuisine and use of fresh ingredients, served amid extraordinary decor and ambiance. $$$ La Fondue, 14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 867-3332. Appealing spot offers more than 50 different fondues ranging from cheese to wild game. Be sure to save room for a sweet chocolate finale. $$ La Maison du Cafe, 14103-C Winchester Blvd. (Vasona Station), Los Gatos. 408/378-2233. An intimate spot for a romantic dinner à deux. $$ La Mère Michelle, 14467 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-5272. Elegance and fine traditional French cuisine combined with family pride provide a memorable dining experience. $$-$$$ Le Papillon, 410 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/ 296-3730. Now in its 39th year of delighting Bay Area diners, Le Papillon is renowned for serving fine cuisine in an elegant setting. Executive Chef Scott Cooper offers flawlessly prepared, three- and four-course prix fixe menus, as well as a seven-course tasting menu. Cooper’s artistically presented dishes are inspired by modern French cuisine and paired with fine wines from a list of more than 500 entries. Top-quality ingredients are fresh, seasonal and sourced from local purveyors. The restaurant offers intimate patio dining for guests, who 200 DINING HOT SPOTS The Basin small business of the year 2016 IN SILIC ON VALLEY, AWARDED BY THE S TATE OF CALIFORNIA casual fine dining in romantic los gatos HULTSRESTAURANT.COM 408.354.3434 The Counter
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