The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

Spice Thai Kitchen and Bar

Spice Thai Kitchen and Bar in Vacaville, the menus have been created to embody the essence of Thai food while maintaining a good blend of Northern Thai cooking tradition and uniqueness in presentation more

Spices

The gleaming neon that hit us from the storefront foreshadowed what we were in for inside: Chinese boy band music and Hello Kitty meets Spice Girls décor. The food was equally loud: crunchy beef tendon with an alarming numbing quality, surpris... more

Split

Split serves food that's made from scratch in our kitchens, using our own kick-a** recipes and fresh ingredients from farmers we know. more

Spoonbar

Spoonbar’s market-driven menu might best be described as contemporary American fare that’s creatively crafted, yet unassumingly approachable. more

SPQR

An alumnus of New York City's Per Se and Craft Los Angeles, executive chef Matthew Accarrino's cooking at SPQR is inspired by some of Italy's most cutting-edge restaurants, including Uliassi, Locanda di Bu, Il Convivio and Antonello Colonna (where Ac... more

Spruce

In Presidio Heights, Spruce is a distinctive restaurant that reflects the charm of its surroundings and provides residents with a welcoming place in which to dine, socialize, and relax. The bar and lounge area offers a casual yet sophisticated place... more

Square Pie Guys Oakland

Detroit style pizza - baked in pans originally used to carry automotive parts (hence the "Detroit" connection. Some highlights are the 6x8 (a classic pepperoni with 48 pavone pepperoni cups) and their seasonal Summer Elote Corn (garlic ricotta cream... more

Square Pie Guys San Francisco

Detroit style pizza - baked in pans originally used to carry automotive parts (hence the "Detroit" connection. Some highlights are the 6x8 (a classic pepperoni with 48 pavone pepperoni cups) and their seasonal Summer Elote Corn (garlic ricotta cream... more

Squat & Gobble - West Portal

Tasty and quick. Squat & Gobble serves crepes, salads and sandwiches at a reasonable price. Squat & Gobble has such a loyal following that it could be compared to Herb's or Miss Millie's in Noe Valley. more

Squat & Gobble Cafe - Marina

Tasty and quick! This popular eatery/cafe serves crepes, salads, and sandwiches at a reasonable price. Loud and full of action at most times, the atmosphere is one of fun. more

St Francis Fountain

St Francis Fountain was founded in 1918 by James Christakes and three generations of the Christakes family ran the St Francis as a confectionary, ice cream parlor, and lunch counter until 2000.  In 2002, the current owners, Peter Hood and Levon... more

St. James Gate

Stop by St. James Gate for a fun atmosphere, incredible food, charming bartenders, billiards, ping pong, and an impressive selection of beer, wine, classic and modern cocktails. We serve 100% all natural grass-fed Black Angus beef from cattle that a... more

St. John's Bar & Grill

St. John's Bar & Grill is home of the "Best Burgers in Silicon Valley" and has served the "Valley" for over 40 years. Famous not only for the best burgers, but also the best Philly cheesesteaks, fresh charbroiled chicken sandwiches, entree sized... 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

St. Mary's Pub

St. Mary's Pub is the funnest neighborhood bar in the Mission District. Sometimes overloooked, but never underestimated -- the drinks, atmosphere and friendly bartenders are the perfect match for a night out with your friends. There's something f... more

Stable Cafe

Stable features a menu drawn from owner Thomas Brian's Neapolitan Agrarian roots. The aromas of baking and fresh brewing coffee make this a welcome morning spot. Lunch is a seasonal menu with daily specials which share old family recipes with a moder... more

Stacks - Burlingame

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Breakfast It may take a while for you and a group to get a table, but the food is well worth the wait. Stacks serves a remarkable array of amazing breakfasts, but it's the pa... 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

Stacks - Hayes Valley

Big portions, a nice atmosphere, delicious food, courteous service... what else could you want for breakfast? more

Stacks - Menlo Park

Big portions, a nice atmosphere, delicious food, courteous service... what else could you want for breakfast? more

Stacks - Redwood City

Star Bagel

Good bagels and breakfast sandwiches. more

Star Bene Incorporated

Working as a family the Star Bene staff and owners bring together their experience to serve you. We welcome you to enjoy traditional Italian recipes including homemade pastas, primarily locally grown organic produce, natural free-range meats and cold... more

Star India

Since 1992 we have been creating the finest North Indian Dishes and traditional South Indian Dishes with the best value for our customers. more

Starbelly

Starbelly is a casual Castro neighborhood café serving California comfort food alongside a diverse wine list, craft beer and creative cocktails. ~~~~~~~~ Starbelly features pizzas and sandwiches, but adds rotisserie items and home-made charcute... more

Starbird - Palo Alto

Feel good, crispy chicken. Aaron Noveshen, Founder and CEO of Starbird. "We believe in delivering a straightforward promise - exceptional food that served with convenience and value, and we can't wait to share our innovative, crave-worthy menu wit... more

Starbird - Pleasanton

We begin with quality, trustworthy ingredients and real scratch cooking, taking antibiotic-free chicken and hand-breading it in our secret blend of gluten-free flour and spices. Every item is made to order, ensuring positively delicious chicken in ev... more

Starbird - San Francisco

Known for its hand-crafted, feel good crispy chicken, bold flavors, and chef-driven innovation, Starbird's chicken is raised without antibiotics and is always fresh and never frozen. Individually hand-breaded in a secret blend of gluten free flours a... more

Starbird - South San Francisco

Long before we opened our doors, we were obsessed with perfecting our recipe for crispy chicken. We believed that fried chicken hadn't reached its true potential, too often being heavy, greasy and featuring the same old flavors. Aaron Noveshen, Fo... more

Starboard

Finally a late, late night (or early) option for dining in the Mission. Brought to you by the team behind Slate Bar and alumni of the Alembic. Just steps from the 16th Street Bart station, Starboard is an intimate, casual place to fill your face. Our... more

State Bird Provisions

...state bird provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements… more

Station 1

Quietly and without much fanfare, Woodside's new Station 1 has emerged as one of Silicon Valley's few destination restaurants. The tiny restaurant is the work of a talented chef who is creating some truly delicious and inventive food. more

Stationhouse Cafe

FEATURING LOCAL FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD, FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC AND OUTDOOR SEATING IN OUR LUSH GARDEN PATIO Serving Locally Sourced + Organic Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Everyone’s favorite stop in Point Reyes - since 1974. more

Stay Gold

Happy Hour 4-6pm Weekdays Stay Gold Deli is an Italian-American Deli counter, Central Texas BBQ spot, grocer, restaurant, coffee shop, market, arcade, and beer garden. We offer a variety of specialty items, ranging from smoked meats to house-made... 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

Steamer's Seafood

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Seafood Restaurant Steamer's is a classic South Bay seafood house that specializes in briny-fresh entrees with intense flavors. It is a bonus that the location is so beautifu... more

Steamer’s The Grillhouse

A south Bay favorite since 1979, Steamers features swirling ceiling and glass details and a polished Hawaiian koa wood bar in a bright open atmosphere. The outdoor patio affords views of the Santa Cruz mountains and the menu combines our always popul... more

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