Eureka!, 19369 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, 669/266-6752. Burgers take center stage at this gourmet gastropub. Bone marrow, bison and Fresno fig are just a few of Eureka’s innovative interpretations of the quintessential American sandwich. $$ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/329-8457. A meat lovers paradise that serves up prime cuts in a modern setting. $$$ Gott’s Roadside, Town & Country Village, Palo 86 South Bay Accent Alto, 650/326-1000. Enjoy mouth-watering comfort food made from the freshest local ingredients in a warm, family-run kitchen. $ The Grill on the Alley, (The Fairmont), 172 S. Market Street, San Jose. 408/294- 2244. This is a classic American steakhouse, complete with martini hour. $$$ Hangar Steak, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. 650/552-3505. Part of the Marriott, this standout New American steakhouse offers delightful dining by the bay. $$ Hult’s Restaurant,165 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos, 408/354-3434. Former professional hockey player Alexander Hult scores big with a fresh new addition to the Bay Area’s farm-to-table dining scene. Sustainable California cuisine, with hints of Scandinavia, includes such favorites as limestuffed, pan-roasted salmon with trout caviar sauce, and bacon-wrapped beef Lindstrom. The casual, upscale restaurant also features “The Hult Experience,” a five-course tasting menu that eloquently presents the flavors of the present season. California boutique wines, authentic French champagnes, locally brewed beers and craft cocktails add spirit to the friendly atmosphere—replete with a welcoming wraparound bar, and patio dining around glass fire tables. Popular with the locals are Hult’s Sunday brunch and two lively happy hours. $$ Huntington Station, 30 E. Third St., Morgan Hill. 408/779-3376. Generously portioned beef, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees are served up in a casual, sports pub atmosphere. $$ John Bentley’s, 2915 El Camino Real, Redwood City. 650/365-7777. Sophisticated but comfortable, John Bentley’s is a favorite among diners who come from miles around to enjoy the highly touted contemporary seasonal American cuisine. Guests enjoy entrees such as peppercorn crusted Ahi with soba noodle salad and exquisite meat courses including grilled marinated rib-eye with Gorgonzola Cabernet demi-glace. Desserts, like the sticky toffee pudding cake with caramel gelato and almond nougatine, are a must. A fun and lively spot, with a full bar and ample room for private dining, John Bentley’s combines warmth and elegance with outstanding service and food. $$ Justin’s, 1285 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. 408/ 638-5300. A seasonally rotating menu of classic American cuisine with a tantalizing twist. $$$ The Loft Bar & Bistro, 90 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/291-0677. Contemporary and casual restaurant in a historic downtown building, featuring great appetizers, tapas style. $ Los Altos Grill, 233 Third St., Los Altos. 650/948- 3524. Dinner spot features tasty dishes, including rotisserie pork chops and a spicy tuna burger. $$ Madera, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/ 561-1540. Signature restaurant of Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel features wood-burning grill to produce artful seafood and meats. $$$ Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar (Stanford Park Hotel), 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/330-2790. 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. $$ Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach. 650/728-5595. Historic tavern offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and a menu of all-natural meats, wild-caught seafood and organic produce, along with select wines and cocktails. $$ BEST BITES THE GRAPEVINE Toast the longer days and warm nights of summer with good friends and great wine at one of the many wineries and wine bars in the South Bay and nearby. Relax and enjoy free live music while tasting wine on Sundays throughout June and July at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards (22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga) and Byington Vineyard and Winery (21850 Bear Creek Road, Santa Cruz). The music at Cooper-Garrod plays between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your own cheese and crackers or a whole picnic, and enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Byington hosts “Sunday Funday” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sit on the lawn, or reserve a spot overlooking Monterey Bay with the purchase of a half-bottle of wine per person to sip there or at home. Vintage Affaire (vintageaffaire.org), the highly anticipated annual wine auction event benefiting the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is Saturday, June 18, at a Tuscan-inspired Atherton estate. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a silent auction, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction. Tickets are from $350 to $700 Patron level, which includes attendance at the Vintage Evening on June 16. Vintage Affaire has raised more than $8 million for Vista Center over the last 34 years. Local residents can celebrate Father’s Day in style on June 19 at The Mountain Winery (14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga), where Father’s Day Sangria Sunday takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes a Latin meal paired with the winery’s special sangrias and live music. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Take in the enticing aroma of bacon at J. Lohr’s Bacon and Wine Pairing event, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Visitors to the J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center (1000 Lenzen Ave.) will be guided through a tasting of four house-made bacons, paired with the winery’s own wines. The $35 ticket includes wine and appetizers that also feature — what else? — bacon. Another Passport Day is set July 16, showcasing more than 50 wineries from Woodside to Watsonville. Among them are Ridge Vineyards, Left Bend Winery, Poetic Cellars, Dancing Creek Winery and Bargetto Winery. — Pam Marino Sundance The Steakhouse La Viga
South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2016
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