Louisiana Bistro, 19 N. 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. $$ Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal food produced in wood-burning oven and rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$ Neto’s Market and Grill, 1313 Franklin St., Santa Clara. 408/296-0818. Third-generation family business builds upon its line of sausages with full-serve meals and bar. $ Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5053. This dinner-only restaurant features a varied menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to lamb-chop lollipops and abalone, and more. $$-$$$ 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 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. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring expertly grilled meats prepared tableside. $$-$$$ Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse, 167 W. San Fernando St., San Jose. 415/906-6958. Brazilianstyle barbecue buffet featuring select cuts of meats cooked slowly on special grills. $$ BREWERIES/PUBS BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant, Cupertino, 408/865-6970. Oakridge Mall, San Jose, 408/284- 4260. Handcrafted beers complement the deep-dish pizza and the delicious salads. Patio seating, full bar. $ Britannia Arms, 1087 De Anza Blvd., San Jose 408/ 252-7262. Traditional British pub/restaurant. Also has locations in Almaden, Aptos, Carmel and Monterey. $-$$ 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 and an equally enticing menu. $$ Original Gravity Public House, 66 S. First St., San Jose. 408/915-2337. Award-winning sausages, gourmet grilled cheese and duck fat fries complement an array of craft beers. $$ 96 South Bay Accent Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, San Jose (Santana Row), 408/247-1706; Santa Cruz, 831/426-9930. Lively eatery with tasty bites and fine beverages. $ Steins Beer Garden, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. 650/963-9568. The hearty home-style cooking here is complemented by a variety of the choicest craft beers from around the world. $$ Tied House, 954 Villa St., Mountain View. 650/965-2739. Featuring a wide selection of tasty pub grub with a choice microbrew match for just about any dish. $$ BURMESE Rangoon Ruby, 445 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/ 323-6543. Two talented chefs from Burma Superstar restaurants create a traditional Burmese menu influenced by Indian, Thai and Chinese cooking. $ Sweet Mango, 1040 Willow St., San Jose. 408/293- 2268. Innovative menu blurs the line between Burmese and Chinese cuisine, and has become a favorite in Willow Glen. $ CALIFORNIA Calafia Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/322-9200. Executive Chef Charlie Ayers offers diverse, organic dishes from pizzas and curries to Duck Adobo and Tofu Lentil Loaf. $$ California Cafe, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/ 354-8118. Wonderful fish, shellfish and innovative pastas served in a casual setting $ Cascade Bar & Grill at Costanoa Resort, 2001 Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero. 650/879-1100. The California coastal menu features sustainable, local seafood and fresh organic produce. $$ Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/726- 4090. Enjoy hearty Mediterranean fare, featuring roasted octopus and wild nettle dumplings. $$$ Citrus (Hotel Valencia), 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-0010. Spanish influence is featured with the use of innovative spice rubs for delicious meat and seafood entrees. $$-$$$ Fahrenheit Lounge & Restaurant, 99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/998-9998. The inventive menu of flavorful modern global cuisine is as captivating as its chic atmosphere. $$-$$ Flea Street Cafe, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. 650/854-1226. An ever-changing menu of continental and California dishes. $$ Hobee’s, 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/ 856-6124. (Other locations in Mountain View, San Jose and Cupertino.) Popular mainstay serves up farm-fresh ingredients. $ The Lexington House, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-1600. Unique Northern California dishes made with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ Lure + Till (The Epiphany Hotel), 180 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/666-3320. Providing the seasonal flavors of the region using the freshest local ingredients served in a rustic, casual setting. $$-$$$ MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-9990. Delicious mesquite-grilled and oak-smoked dishes, including their legendary ribs, served in a historic atmosphere. $$ The Mountain House, 13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 650/851-8541. Highjlights are excellent cuisine featuring chicken, lamb, beef, seafood and pastas. $-$$ Park Place, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. 408/873-1000. Seasonal menu and large wine list in airy, modern setting. $$$ Parkside Grille, 884 Portola Road, Portola Valley. 650/529-9007. Tucked among the redwoods, rustic but elegant setting serves up California comfort food with fresh local ingredients. $$ Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$ Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/ 737-8003. In the capable hands of Executive Chef Gerado Moreno, Tarragon impresses diners with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes that emphasize farm-fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients, from a delectable rosemary-rubbed pork tenderloin to sumptuous organic chicken penne pasta. Guests enjoy watching culinary creations prepared in an exhibition kitchen featuring a wood-burning oven and a mesquite grill, both of which enhance the restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale, the family-owned restaurant, in its 16th year, offers a banquet room for private dining for up to 300 people, featuring a full bar, dance floor and patio. $-$$ 31st Union, 5 S. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. 650/458-0049. A popular locavore eatery featuring artisanal California food and drink with seasonally changing plates. $-$$ Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-9888. Local favorite features a gorgeous interior and a menu that shows a serious devotion to meat dishes. $$$ Viva, 15970 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos. 408/356- 4902. Upscale neighborhood eatery fuses diverse California and Mediterranean cuisine with comfortable family style dining. $$ 200 DINING HOT SPOTS Bella Saratoga John Bentley’s
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