The Best American Restaurant in Bay Area

Union Hotel Restaurant

The history of the Union Hotel is more than the story of Occidental and the family that has called this Italian restaurant their own for five generations. The Union Hotel is also an important piece of history for each of the families that has dined a... more

Urban Plates Santana Row

Urban Plates is where locally, sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients become amazing meals prepared right before your eyes. more

Urban Plates Sunnyvale

Urban Plates is where locally, sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients become amazing meals prepared right before your eyes. more

Urban Putt

Urban Putt is the City's first and only indoor miniature golf course - delicious food and drinks in a fantastical, high-tech 14-hole mini-golf course. Urban Putt is housed in an historic Victorian building that had previously sat vacant since 1999... more

Vahls Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Vahl's has changed little since it opened in 1941, and that's a good thing. The menu reminds us of the days before gourmet restaurants littered the South Bay. The bar serves drinks the way one's father (hell, grandfather) liked them, straight up and... more

Verge Restaurant + Lounge

Inspired by our location on the verge of town, VERGE is the new epicenter of social gatherings, get-togethers and milestone celebrations in Los Gatos. With a forward-thinking approach to dining, VERGE brings together a menu of culturally-diverse y... more

Victoria Cafe

A friendly hometown place,, family friendly ,but also a good place to meet friends or business associates for breakfast or lunch. There is a full menu, something for everyone, you can't go wrong ordering because everything is tasty. more

Villon, San Francisco Proper Hotel

Consider our sophisticated all-day restaurant and lounge your living room for a dynamic new neighborhood. Drop in for an elegant breakfast, afternoon snacks, pre-theatre fare, or a casually stylish dinner. more

Violet's Tavern

Buzzy and stylish, the new ‘tavern’ by the team behind Fiorella is a combination of booths, bar sitting, and small tables. As with many other city establishments, you’ll hear your neighbors’ conversation in its entirety, but t... more

Way Station Fairfax

Upcycled from the site of a former gas station and mechanic's shop, the Way Station serves craft beer, delicious food, and local live music. more

Wayfare Tavern

A timeless San Francisco tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century. more

West of Pecos

There's nothing West of the Pecos but rattlesnakes and bad men. Seriously though, from fish tacos, to carnitas, great burgers and amazing mezcal cocktails, West of Pecos is the spot to get your Tex-Mex fix. more

Whaling Station Steakhouse

Old World Steak House Traditions live on at the internationally acclaimed Whaling Station, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Named Monterey County’s #1 Steak House for over 40 years, The Whaling Station takes the term “Ste... more

What's Up Dog - Potrero Hill

Delicious hot dogs, corn dogs, nachos, french and garlic fries.   ----- In our search to ensure that we offer only the best frankfurters and sausages, we visited hundreds of hot dog stores from San Francisco, Los Angles, Chicago to New York. A... more

Whitechapel

Since its opening, Whitechapel has become a successful collaboration of San Francisco visionaries: the owners are Martin Cate (Smuggler's Cove) and John Park (Novela), the beverage director is Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane) and chef David Murphy (Austin... more

Wicked Chicken

This top chicken joint has been feeding Santa Clara students for generations. They’ve got about 15 beers on tap, from the big names to local craft beers, and wings that range from tame and tasty to physically taxing. The “Traditional&rdqu... more

Wilder

Wilder debuted at the end of April 2021 on the popular Fillmore Street in the Marina District of San Francisco from the team behind Westwood on Lombard Street. Wilder, the second concept from the growing restaurant group offers chef-driven share plat... more

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Willowbrook Ale House

Willowbrook Ale House is a local favorite for pool, drinks, karaoke, live music, and the BEST burgers in town! more

Wine Cellar

We offer the freshest Seafood including Abalone, all natural Painted Hills Beef, all natural Chicken or Pork, free range Lamb, Pastas, and our famous Cheese and Chocolate Fondues. Come down to the Los Gatos' Old Town Center for a romantic date, a pow... more

Yard House

Yard House is the creation of founder and entrepreneur Steele Platt, who came up with the concept shortly after relocating from Denver to Southern California in the early 1990s. Platt, along with partners Harald Herrmann and Carlito Jocson, wante... more

Z Café & Bar

At Z Café & Bar, we offer contemporary American fare. Our menu changes seasonally to provide flavors at their peak. The bar features over 100 vodka selection and a variety of hand shaken specialty martinis. more

Zachary's Restaurant

Zachary's Restaurant has been open for breakfast and lunch on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz since 1985. Simple and delicious, a storied downtown eatery stands the test of time. more

Zelda's

Zelda's is located in the heart of Capitola village. We are located on the beach with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and Capitola wharf. Zelda's restaurant has been serving local customers as well as others from all over the world for the... more

Zocalo Coffehouse

An independent, locally-owned coffeehouse & roastery, located in San Leandro, California. The name, a Mexican-Spanish word meaning "town square" or "town center" was chosen to reflect the goal of community building. more

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