bay area a-list best burger bay area a-list best burger 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 bay area a-list best burger 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 2012, 2011, 2010 locations in locations in mountain palo alto view • san ● palo jose alto san jose ● san mateo santana row ● walnut creek fremont palo san alto mateo • mountain • san •jose santana view row santana walnut row • walnut creek • san mateo creek 104 South Bay Accent Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar (Stanford Park Hotel), 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/330- 2790. An innovative take on classic American dishes that are made with fresh, sustainable ingredients. $$-$$$ Mixx, 420 Castro Street, Mountain View. 650/966-8124. Contemporary American cuisine featuring small plates as well as shareable entrees and an elaborate list of beers and artisan cocktails. $$ Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach. 650/728-5595. Historic tavern offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and a menu of all-natural meats, wild-caught seafood and organic produce, along with select wines and cocktails. $$ Nola, 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/328-2722. This funky, popular spot brings New Orleans style to the South Bay. $$ Orchard City Kitchen, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 190 (The Pruneyard) Campbell. 408/340-5285. Led by Michelin-recognized Executive Chef Jeffrey Stout, Orchard City Kitchen (OCK) offers a rotation of inventive, seasonal dishes inspired by fresh ingredients along with an elaborate selection of beer, wine and spirits, all served in a kick-back environment that exudes positive energy. Stout puts his signature touch on small-plate offerings and shareable entrees such as smoked pork loin, duck confit, blackened bone-in ribeye steak, lobster dumplings and Skuna Bay salmon. Enticing vegetable dishes include kale and green apple salad, charred avocado, Yukon gold potatoes and cedar plank zucchini. With Stout at the helm, OCK provides an exciting, new style and atmosphere for modern, casual dining. $$ Parcel 104, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/970-6104. Seasonal menu from acclaimed chefs Bradley Ogden and Jonathan Hall combines freshness and sophistication. $$$ Scratch, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/237- 3132. This sleek eatery combines upscale American comfort food with an impressive drinks menu. $$$ Stumpy’s, 1163 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/638- 7960. Creatively named burgers such as “Apocolypto” and “The Hipster,” share the menu with dogs, fries, and a “sinister sauce.” $ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include grilled Pacific swordfish, ahi tuna sashimi and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported 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. $$ The Table, 1110 Willow St., San Jose. 408/638- 7911. Hot spot from culinary guru Jim Stump, serving contemporary American cuisine complemented by hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. $$ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ The Van’s Restaurant, 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont. 650/591-6525. Hungry diners looking for a late-night steak or prime rib can also choose from lamb chops, fresh fish and pasta. $-$$ 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. $-$$ Village Burger Bar, 14413 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/647-2136. Hand-packed, 100 percent grassfed beef, bison and turkey burgers plus innovative and ultra-premium craft beers. $ Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, 378 Santana Row, Suite 1035, San Jose. 408/248-9091. Casual but sophisticated eatery excels with a seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. $$ 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. $$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/941-2922. Fun, casual family dining offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Little Lou’s BBQ, 2455 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, 408/796-7852. Traditional barbecue choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and combo dinners stand out. $ Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/297-9151. Famed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouth-watering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slowcooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-off-the-bone ribs. $$ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features are the succulent baby back ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ BISTROS Azucar, 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/293-8482. Lively Latin bistro taps into the bold spicy flavors of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Central and South America. $$ Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 650/462-1686. Extensive bistro menu offers classics such as steamed mussels, coq au vin and steak frites, served in a warm, inviting setting. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ 200 DINING HOT SPOTS Adega Orchard City Kitchen burgers as unique as you thecounterburger.com
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