104 South Bay Accent 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. $$ Scratch, 401 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/237- 3132. This sleek eatery combines upscale American comfort food with an impressive drinks menu. $$$ 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. $$$ Stumpy’s, 1163 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/638-7960. Creatively named burgers such as “Apocolypto” and “The Hipster,” share the menu with dogs, fries, and a “sinister sauce.” $ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include grilled Pacific swordfish, ahi tuna sashimi and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged single-malt scotch before or after dinner. $$ 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. $$ Tessora’s Barra Di Vino, 234 E Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/626-7711. With a wide selection of over 20 wines by the glass, taste, flight and Tessora’s Barra Di Vino is an enophile’s dream. Craft brews and light bites round out the menu. $ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with carefully crafted combinations of toppings. $$ The Van’s Restaurant, 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont. 650/591-6525. Hungry diners looking for a 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 Bi g Ba s i n Wa y, S a r a t o g a . 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. $$ Whispers Café & Creperie, 1085 E. Brokaw Road, San Jose. 408/453-8500. A wide range of comfort food featuring savory crepes. $$ 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. $$ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slow-cooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-offthe- bone ribs. $$ South Winchester BBQ, 1362 South Winchester Blvd, San Jose, 408/376-0485. Mouthwatering, down-home, finger-licking BBQ is the raison d’etre of this meaty mecca for carnivores. Family style meal packages serve up smoked delights by the pound. $ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features are the succulent babyback 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. $$ Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie, 20490 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. 408/741-1104. Attractive casual BEST BITES An American Restaurant with Influences Derived from Generations of Spanish and Italian Heritage 408.867.1906 thebasin.com 14572 Big Basin Way at 5th Street, Saratoga Hult’s The Basin
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