96 South Bay Accent Roots+Rye, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose. 408/429- 2909. Buzzing with energy, this lively “new American” restaurant specializes in handcrafted signature cocktails and contemporary comfort cuisine. The open concept layout and rustically modern wood decor adds to the airy, refreshing vibe of the space, inviting guests to socialize and mingle. Crave-worthy dishes include pork belly sliders with cokebraised belly and house-made cucumber kimchi, mac and cheese crowned with crispy bacon, garlic bread crumbs and fine herbs and shrimp and grits with prosciutto-wrapped prawns, polenta cakes and lobster jus. The bustling atmosphere and innovative beverage offerings make this a popular destination with the Silicon Valley single set, while the friendly, casual ambiance appeals to families and couples in the market for a lively date night. $$ Scratch, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/237-3132. This sleek eatery combines upscale American comfort food with an impressive drinks menu. $$$ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops (Doubletree Hotel), 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. 408/437- 2170. Spencer’s delivers simple but exquisite prime beef dishes. $$$ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include grilled Pacific swordfish, ahi tuna sashimi and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged single-malt scotch before or after dinner. $$ 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. $ Vault 164, 164 S. B St . , San Ma t e o. 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. $-$$ Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, 378 Santana Row, Suite 1035, San Jose. 408/248- 9091. Casual but sophisticated eatery excels with a seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. $$ 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. $$ AUSTRIAN Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092. Leaving hungry is not an option at this tribute to Austrian favorites, including traditional Viennese sausage, schnitzel and house-made pretzels. $$ 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 fmed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features are the succulent babyback ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ 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. $$ Bywater, 532 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408/560-9639. New Orleans-inspired neighborhood bar and eatery is the brainchild of Big Easy native and Michelin superstarrated chef David Kinch. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326- 8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 North Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$ 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. $$ BRAZILIAN Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090, 200 DINING HOT SPOTS Hult’s The Counter
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