2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Barbecue more
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Sam's Chowder House opened in October of 2006 and has since won numerous awards including "Top Three Outdoor Dining Spots in the Bay Area" by San Francisco Magazine, and Sante Magazine's Service Hospitality Award. It was also featured on NBC-TV's The... more
The history of Sam's Grill actually stretches back to 1867, when an Irishman began selling the delicious fresh oysters that were abundant in San Francisco Bay. His stall was in the open air market at the base of California Street, which probably look... more
There are plenty of great restaurants in the Wine Country, but for a true escapist experience, it doesn’t get better than Sam’s, a beautiful, secluded dining spot adjacent to the Indian Springs resort. The menu may seem traditional at fir... more
Open Since 2009, We are a Cafe with a menu all based in Acai - 10 acai bowls, 10 acai smoothies, hot acai drinks, and also, yerba mate drinks (cold and hot), pastries and really good coffee and espressos with a bike park inside. more
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Six Indonesian dishes were named the world's most delicious food, CNN World's 50 most delicious food: Rendang, nasi goreng, nasi padang, satay, gado-gado, and many more. Yet many in the Bay Area don't know much about Indonesian food. We are eager t... more
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A great setting and meeting place to enjoy a cup of tea. Launch parties, wedding showers, baby showers & corporate events—let us host your private event at Samovar. more
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San Francisco's historic ferry building has been remodeled and is now the home of to a top-notch Farmer's Market (out on the walkway in front of the building) and is home to amazing shops, cafes, and restaurants. Ferry Plaza, immediately south of the... more
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See for yourself the quality of our product through our market case where you will see anything from live Mendocino Sea Urchin to local King Salmon when it's in season. Better yet, stop in and have a bite from our kitchen open daily for lunch or slam... more
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Delicious, tender beef and pork ribs -- good sized portions... so good. San Ho Won is a Korean, charcoal BBQ restaurant located in the Mission District. The restaurant is a collaboration between Corey Lee and Jeong-In Hwang. more
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San Jalisco has delicious food, it's clean (not a dive by any means), the jukebox is always blasting something fun (Tigres, Vicente, Luis Miguel), and the service is great. Plus, if you're ever in the mood for a great cup of hot chocolate, look no f... more
San Jose Bar & Grill is located in Downtown San Jose, across from The Improv and next to Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina.   Usually closed, on Sundays during the NFL season we open to show the games on TV from 10am – 5pm. Sports Bar. Nig... more
Near the Lowe's in Bayshore and across from Floorcraft and Flowercraft, this little food truck is parked unassumingly.   But those who grab a quick bite are delighted.  Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos...  There's no atmosphere. &n... more
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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 o... more
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
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We serve our own specialty of Northern Style Chinese cooking - spicy chicken wings, juicy dumplings, noodle selections, and much more. more
We are a restaurant, lounge and hip entertainment hot spot.  If you're in downtown Livermore, this is the place to be. more
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Since 2008, Sanddabs has been providing local fish and seafood to the lovely community of Scotts Valley. We have come up with a brand new, fun, fresh and local menu to highlight the best we have to offer here on the central coast, whenever possible s... more
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Sanderlings Restaurant, where your dining experience is as spectacular as the view. Located 9 miles south of Santa Cruz and bordered by Monterey Bay to the west, Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort offers elegant, casual dining with a dr... more
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A great little Japanese restaurant in Tendernob, conveniently located near the Red Room if you want to go drinking before or after dinner.  Good fresh fish at the sushi bar and cold Japanese beer to go with it. Monday - Friday:   LUNCH 11... more
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Sanraku Metreon is tucked into Yerba Buena Gardens, located inside the Metreon in SOMA, just a short walk from several of SF's best museums, the Moscone Center, Imax and other movies. We serve only the freshest fish, with a great selection of traditi... more
When the post-party calls for a pile of hefty pancakes served with ice cream scoop-sized mounds of whipped butter, this is your place. With plenty of crazy stuff on the walls to distract you from the gyrations of the other late-night revelers, this i... more
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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. An award winning, local, certified organic brewery. Yes, we’re proud. With seven flagship ales brewed on premise along with a handful of wildly innovative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer, and Kombuch... more
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Imagine a true urban village, a town-within-a-town where you recognize your neighbors, know your storekeepers, step under an arcade onto a via for a late night dinner, as the trickle of fountains surround you. You might think you're living in a villa... more
Sante Grill aims to “revolutionize” fast food with its lighter, nonfried, less calorically dense menu. The restaurant isn’t out to save the world through its food, but it’s just trying to make fast food doesn’t taste... more
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Our margaritas are made with 100% blue agave tequilas. We hope our home-made infusions make for a unique experience. Plus we offer an amazing menu featuring agave spirits. The drinks are paired with Central and South American classic small bites, li... more
Experience the warm delights of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Santorini in San Carlos. Santorini has been serving our acclaimed Mediterranean fare since 1998. Our reasonably priced plates are served in a café setting that is perfect for l... more
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Come taste the finest wines from local winemakers and beers from around the world and enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Santorini Wine & Beer Garden in downtown Saratoga, Ca. Enjoy the outdoors on our patio heated by firepits and let your body be in... more
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Santouka is a Japanese-based chain with locations in Southern California, Chicago, New Jersey and San Jose. But don’t let the restaurant’s chain status keep you away. It is just spreading the love. The restaurant occupies a space in Mi... more
Delicious Indian and Vegetarian food. more
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When The Sardine Factory opened on October 2, 1968, Cannery Row was a run-down and forgotten piece of Monterey on the wrong side of the tracks, but owners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino saw potential. "Everyone thought we were nuts but it was afforda... more
The tasting menu at SARU showcases a series of seasonal fish not only direct from Japan, but also the best seasonal fish from around the globe.   SARU serves lunch and dinner. more
Sassafras is a native American laurel tree with a spicy, aromatic, flavorful bark. It was chosen as the restaurant's name to signify a commitment to presenting the best of what America has to offer. Chef & proprietor Jack Mitchell selects products fr... more
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For almost three decades this late-night, all-day vegetarian diner has been serving up instant comfort of the edible variety. The condiment-friendly menu is long on cheeses, salads, faux burgers, french fries and cheeses. Veggie corndogs, mac and che... more
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In creating Sauced, we really wanted to bring the South to Northern California, so we literally did just that. All the wood and corrugated ceiling in here is reclaimed and shipped in from barns in Georgia and North Carolina. The result is authentic... more
We're bringing the South to Northern California with authentic BBQ, top-shelf spirits, and an atmosphere that invites one and all to take a taste. more
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We bring authentic Southern BBQ to the South Bay. Sauced is a family business. You're not just a customer when you're here -- you're part of the family, too. So come on in and unwind after work, get in on a round of bingo, or just kick back with frie... more
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Wow, we are so excited to have the opportunity to bring authentic BBQ to Northern California. Our goal here is always to provide excellent food, great drinks, and an unmatched Southern charm and ambiance. We want every one of our guests to become a p... more
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Sausalito Seahorse's Tuscan coastal cuisine combines a passion for intense flavors and aromatic hints of the classic regional recipes, with the freshness and spontaneity of seafood prepared in the Italian Riviera. The names of the dishes may seem fam... more
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Since 1976, Say Cheese has been a pioneer in providing and sourcing specialty cheeses and wines from around the world. It has become a local staple, keeping Cole Valley residents, visitors from abroad and discerning customers supplied with the highes... more