The Best Restaurants in South Bay

Rice Cafe

The 100-plus-item menu reads like a tour of the usual suspects of Chinese-American food. But while many of the dishes are ordinary, the execution of said dishes surprises with refinement and a light touch. more

Ristorante Fratello

We pride ourselves in using all natural, hormone-free beef, pork, and poultry. We also celebrate our organic, seasonal, local produce, as well as import all of the highest quality ingredients from Italy. more

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Rock Bottom Brewery has a simply mission statement: always be about the beer. As one of the country's best known breweries, Rock Bottom has been open for twenty years and is now located in 37 different spots around the country. Each and every tank Ro... more

ROKKO Japanese Cuisine

Best Sushi in town!! Fine Japanese Fusion and Traditional Japanese Cuisine with casual and warm dinning exprerience. more

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

Rosy's at the Beach

One of the best restaurants in downtown Morgan Hill, Rosy's At the Beach gives you the fun in the sun experience without having to travel too far. Voted Best Restaurant - Morgan Hill Times Reader Poll 2009/ 2008 Voted Best Family Restaurant -... more

Round Table Pizza on Redmond

The pizza chain, that started in San Mateo over 50 years ago, features good ingredients, customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space. more

Royal Taj India Cuisine

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Indian 2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Indian The lunch buffet here has long been hailed by thrifty gourmets in need of a fix of fenugre... more

Ruffled Feathers Eatery

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

Sa By Thai Cuisine

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Thai/Vietnamese Coffee So sweet. So strong. So orange. If the spicy curries weren’t enough to wake you up, San Jose’s Sa-By Thai restaurant ensures its delicious Thai iced tea will... more

Sahari Restaurant

The restaurant in Sunnyvale is closed, but the catering part of the business is still going strong. more

Saigon -2- Siam Bistro

Saigon -2- Siam Bistro is a family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in both Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine.  The Vietnamese food consists of outstanding Banh Mi Sandwiches.  We are also known as serving the best Pho in... more

Saigon Sushi

SanJose.com editorial review: Located one block east of San Jose's new landmark city hall on Santa Clara Street, Saigon Sushi is a distincly San Jose pan-Asian fusion. Authentic Japanese and Vietnamese dishes, with a smattering of Chinese, anchor th... more

SAJJ Mediterranean

All of our produce is locally sourced and our halal proteins are free of antibiotics or hormones. Food should be personal, satisfying and transporting - taking you to a place you love or to new, exciting places that you'd like to experience. It's... more

Sakoon

Walk in the door, and you know right away this isn't another curry and kebab restaurant. Chandeliers made from fiber-optic lights, glowing floor panels and a plush, loungelike interior set Sakoon apart from every other Indian restaurant in Silicon... 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

Sam's BBQ

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Barbecue more

San Jose Bar & Grill

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

San Pedro Bistro & 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 o... 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

Santana Row

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

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Sante Grill

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

Santorini Wine & Beer Garden

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

Santouka

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

Saravana Bhavan

Delicious Indian and Vegetarian food. more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Santana Row

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

Scott's Seafood San Jose

Scott's Seafood offers a variety of fish as well as USDA prime cuts, a full bar and classic American cuisine. Visitors can indulge in this San Jose restaurant’s inviting ambiance or enjoy views of the city from the sixth floor. Some delicacies... more

Scratch

Rob Fischer has another hit on his hands with Mountain View's Scratch restaurant. Fischer is a local restaurateur who owns the Palo Alto Creamery and Reposado, an upscale regional Mexican restaurant across the street from the old-school diner. Scra... more

Shaburi

Although this eatery advertises "Japanese Style Fondue" it may not be what some diners expect: shabu-shabu is a dish in which a piece of meat is dipped into a savory broth. At Shaburi, that is where the popular Kobe beef comes into play, but the rest... more

Shosha

Northern Indian Fine Dining Restaurant. Each dish we serve is innovative and has elegant, modern presentation. more

Sicilia In Bocca

Sicilia In Bocca is a quant little Italian restaurant in downtown Morgan Hill. more

Siena Bistro

Tucked into picturesque Willow Glen, the tiny Siena Bistro offers big tastes. Entrees such as Moroccan Cornish game hen, venison medallions and seasonal risotto vie for palates’ favor, while fabulous deserts, such as a bread pudding dessert wor... more

Sinaloa Cafe

17535 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill; 408.779.9740. Opened in 1960 as a dance club and bar, Sinaloa is now a Mexican cafe. Offers a full bar with an emphasis on margaritas. -- Metro Bars/Clubs, June 16-22, 2010  more

Sino Restaurant & Lounge

The uber-hip crowd and plush, modern décor make this Santana Row lounge a see-and-be-seen type of place. Cocktails and food at Sino are stylish, just like the well-heeled Santana Row crowd that lines up on weekends. At night, the beats at Sino... more

Sizzling Stone Korean Bistro

Enjoy the Taste of Korea Sizzling Stone is a quick-service restaurant, serving up the freshest ingredients in a clean, casual, modern atmosphere. Each and Every bowl is made to order according to your taste. Sizzling Stone is dedicated to bring y... 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

Smokin' Pig BBQ

San Jose newcomer Smokin' Pig specializes in slow smoked brisket, ribs and pork. Live blue on Saturday nights. more

Sonoma Chicken Coop - Downtown

Californian. Ordering at the counter is the order of the day at the Chicken Coop, but if you don't mind carrying your own tray and fighting for a table you'll be rewarded with hearty spit-roasted chicken that requires at least six napkins. Pasta... more

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