The Best American Restaurant in South Bay

Rookies Sports Lodge - Willow Glen

Few bars show such devotion to their regulars as Rookies—the ceiling is basically lined with personalized mugs waiting for their owners. In addition to more than a dozen TVs, a much-improved menu with very reasonably priced tacos and pizza make... more

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown in San Jose. As a family owned and operated restaurant and bar, we truly believe in giving our guests the best experience possible. We care about quality and consistency; We have, in f... more

Rosie McCann's - Santana Row

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in the notorious Santana Row area. First opening its big green doors 10 years ago- Rosie's was an instant hit with all the locals. The bar serves a large variety of scotch, whiskey & vodka. Als... more

Ruffled Feathers Eatery

Ruffled Feathers specializes in chicken dishes and homemade deserts in a casual atmosphere. more

Sam's Bar B Que

Hungry for real Kansas City style baby back ribs? How about Carolina pulled pork, seasoned to perfection? From tangy Southwestern chicken to hand-cut rib-eye steak, we've got what you're hungry for, and it's all slow-cooked, smoked for hours over oa... more

San Pedro Square Bistro and Wine

What does it mean to create a successful restaurant? For us, it's more than artfully arranging ingredients on a plate. And it's more than preparing mouth watering dishes for our customers. We turn out fine cuisine in support of our premise that food... more

SmokeEaters

Fresh Food, Not Fast Food At Smoke Eaters we serve fresh food that’s made to order every day. We show up early to carefully hand craft our specialty sauces from scratch. There are no compromises, and we don’t cut corners. No MSG, no... more

SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant presents seasonal and locally-sourced New American cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Nuño. Our passionate Bar Team complements with handcrafted cocktails while our internationally sourced wine and spirits list ensures the... more

Spencer's

Traditional American cuisine with a touch of creativity is the best way to describe the tempting menu selection at Spencer's. This South Bay steakhouse uses only the highest quality steaks and chops. Steaks are aged 21 days and cooked in 1600 degree... more

St. John's Bar and Grill

Nestled in the corner of a Sunnyvale shopping center, St. John’s feels like a cross between a Hof-Brau and an upscale burger shack. They have a wide selection of craft brews like the Hoptologist by Knee Deep, which lived up to the hoppiness of... more

Stacks - Campbell

Stacks is all about tradition and comfort. A South Bay favorite, Stacks features simple American classics and comfort foods, but always made from the freshest, homemade ingredients: Farm fresh eggs, real butter, market-fresh vegetables, and highest-g... more

Steamer's Grillhouse

Since 1979! With an excellent seafood menu and a strong martini list, Steamer’s is a prime upscale exemplar of the Los Gatos lifestyle. The spacious lounge area is regularly packed with well-dressed folks starting out their evening with a crea... more

Tarragon

Serving an inspired menu of new American cuisine, Tarragon restaurant in downtown Sunnyvale is a fresh venue for fine dining. Although the restaurantâ€™s dress code is kept casual, the elegant memorable menu features local flavors in addition to an i... more

The Blue Door

The Blue Door is not just another restaurant. We took great thought & pride into building an environment our guests could feel comfortable in. We believe that all ones senses must feel the soul of the restaurant in order to truly capture our esse... more

The Craftsman

Regional American comfort food. more

The Farmers Union

This is an American tavern where we put everything we love into the mix. We have food you can't wait to take another bite of; old fashioned cocktails alongside some originals that you've never tasted before; over 52 craft beers on tap; and wines t... more

The Grill on the Alley

The Grill on the Alley in San Jose opened in 1998, paves the way in fine dining in downtown San Jose. The Grill on the Alley continually strives for perfection, mixed with an ongoing effort to create new and exciting promotions for downtown diners.... more

The New Jersey's

Our goal is to provide our customers with excellent food, service, atmosphere and prices.  Our staff and bartenders are professional, friendly and provide great customer service. more

The Table

Willow Glen's The Table is a restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients, hand-crafted cocktails and a wine list that will make even the snobs blush. Focusing on contemporary American cuisine, The Table's primary ethos is that the quality of the produ... more

The Vesper

The Vesper is an American craft cocktail bar focused on artisan cocktails and delicious food.  Happy Hour:  Open - 6pm more

Three Flames Restaurant

One of five remaining restaurants owned by three brothers. The menu is enormous; among the best choices are scampi, lamb and pepper steak. Casual. Full bar. Three Flames Restaurant & Banquets has been a San Jose landmark for more than 25 years. W... more

Tied House - Mountain View

We dare you to find a better beer deal than Tied House's 89-cent half-pint night on Thursdays. This isn't crappy beer either—Tied House brews its own onsite and rotates seasonal varieties along with its always-flowing originals. For a few bucks... more

TusCA - Santa Clara

Melding the best of regional Tuscan cooking with the simplicity of farm-fresh California cuisine. Inspired by the hearty cuisine of Italy's western coastal region, with an emphasis on abundance and seasonality, prepared using locally sourced Califor... 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

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

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

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

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