BEST BITES DINING OUT October/November 2016 101 AMERICAN All Spice, 1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. 650/627-4303. Michelin-starred restaurant serving evocative New American cuisine featuring Indian and other worldly influences. $$ Arcadia, 100 W. San Carlos St. (San Jose Marriott), San Jose. 408/278-4555. Created by Michael Mina, this stylish steakhouse puts innovative twists on classic American cuisine. Also an extensive wine list. $$$ The Basin, 14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-1906. This casual neighborhood bistro in downtown Saratoga serves up a seasonal American menu tinged with Spanish and Italian influences. Low lighting and inlaid wood tables give the restaurant an elegant look, but the atmosphere is come-asyou are. Dishes are creatively prepared, using an abundance of fresh, wild and organic ingredients from local sources. Small plates and daily specials are featured, along with standout entrees, such as wild mushroom rigatoni, thick-cut short ribs and hearty flavorful Spanish rice. Specialty martinis are popular at the bar, which also offers an extensive wine list. Enjoy a relaxing meal on the outdoor patio or a successful business dinner in the fully equipped private dining room. $$ Bird Dog, 420 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/656-8180. Inventive small plates featuring crudo and boutique meats are a specialty at this energetic, sleek spot. $$-$$$ Birk’s, 3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara. 408/980-6400. One of the Bay Area’s premier steak and chophouses, Birk’s presents itself as a traditional old-city grill, but then offers a decidedly contemporary twist. $$ Bourbon Steak & Pub (Levi’s Stadium), 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 408/217-2490. Modern American steakhouse featuring Chef Michael Mina’s creative interpretations on classic dishes. $$$ Bradley’s Fine Diner, 1165 Merrill St., Menlo Park. 650/494-4342. New to the dining scene, an upscale rendering of the classic diner, featuring seasonal dishes from an awardwinning father-and-son chef team. $$ Buck’s, 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-8010. Nestled against the hills of Woodside, Buck’s wacky, unconventional interior is as charming as its food is hearty and delicious. Breakfast is legendary. $ Café Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose. 408/280-6161. Trendy small plates featuring artisan pizza, chicken and ribs in a colorful, artsy atmosphere. $ Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/374-5777. A comfortable neighborhood destination where you can savor exotic drinks and an expertly prepared meal. $-$$ Chicago Steak & Fish, 330 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, 408/354-8858. A wide selection of Five Diamond Harris Ranch beef cuts and seafood make for a classy dining experience in a casual setting. $$-$$$ The Counter, Palo Alto, 650/321-3900; Santana Row, 408/ 423-9200; San Mateo, 650/212-3200; and locations throughout the Bay Area. Build your own burger with more than 300,000 combinations to choose from. $ Crepevine, Mountain View, 650/969-6878; Palo Alto, 650/ 323-3900; San Jose, 408/ 297-1100. This popular spot specializes in breakfast and lunch comfort food served up in a family-friendly atmosphere. $$ Dry Creek Grill, 1580 Hamilton Ave., San Jose. 408/264- 2011. Serving up succulent meats and fresh, locally sourced seafood in a lively, spirited atmosphere. $$$ East Coast Alice, 14560 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867- 1639. Long-time Saratoga restaurateur Alice Walsh is bringing her East Coast Italian-Irish family’s recipes, handed down from generation to generation, to Big Basin Way. Using locally sourced, sustainable and organic ingredients, Alice’s menu includes satisfying comfort foods, like the house made pastas and hearty casserole entrees and newly debuted New York Style pizza. There’s also a big selection of hoagie sandwiches, featuring the one-of-a-kind Cheeseburger Submarine. Alice’s goal is to provide a friendly neighborhood hangout spot like the ones she experienced growing up in upstate New York, so she created a cozy, comfortable bar where craft cocktails, wines and draft beers are served. Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday evenings, and brunch is served on weekends. $$ 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. $$ U l t i m a t e R e s t a ur a n t R e s o ur c e
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016
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