88 South Bay Accent 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. $$$ Paul Martin’s, Mountain View, 650/917-9941; San Mateo, 650/212-7400. Wide-ranging selection of tasty seafood, beef and poultry dishes served in a relaxed, contemporary setting. $$ 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. $$$ Stumpy’s, 1163 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/638- 7960. Creatively named burgers such as “Apocolypto” and “The Hipster,” share the menu with dogs, fries, and a “sinister sauce.” $ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include grilled Pacific swordfish, ahi tuna sashimi and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged singlemalt scotch before or after dinner. $$ 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. $$ Tessora’s Barra Di Vino. 234 E Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/626-7711. With a wide selection of over 20 wines by the glass, taste, flight and Tessora’s Barra Di Vino is an enophile’s dream. Craft brews and light bites round out the menu. $ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ The Van’s Restaurant, 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont. 650/591-6525. Hungry diners looking for a latenight 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. Enjoy and-packed, 100 percent grass-fed 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. $$ The Wine Cellar, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-4808. Old Town’s only original tenant, this charming, old-world European restaurant has been a Los Gatos tradition since 1966. $$ Yard House, 300 Santana Row, San Jose, 408/ 241-9273. Featuring a full range of choice eats from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an endless beer list. $$ AUSTRIAN Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092. Leaving hungry is not an option at this tribute to Austrian favorites, including traditional Viennese sausage, schnitzel and house-made pretzels. $$ 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. $$$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/ 941-2922. Fun, casual family dining offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Dan Gordon’s, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/324-1960. “Beer, BBQ, whiskey” is the tasty trifecta that ensures Dan Gordon’s status as the ultimate destination for comfort food fans who crave a taste of the South. $$ 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. $ BEST BITES Orchard CTihtye Basin Kitchen The Counter
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