The Best Restaurants in South Bay

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

Sonoma Chicken Coop Almaden

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Dining Value Our readers have clearly identified where they go for a good all-round meal that satisfies their appetite and their budget. And, of course, it's the kind of plac... more

South Bay Concierge

We are ALWAYS committed to your needs... Los Gatos, Willow Glen, Cupertino, Evergreen, Almaden, Santa Clara, San Jose, Cupertino & surrounding areas. We Work Where Your Dream Home Is! "Se Habla Español" The Malcolm & Manocha Group (Los Gatos Real Est... more

South Legend Sichuan Restaurant

The Milpitas Szechuan restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Silicon Valley. The quality and variety of dishes set it apart from the typical Chinese restaurant. more

Southern Comfort Cuisine

Plus an open mic. Until close. more

Southern Kitchen

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Breakfast 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 & 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

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

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

Steps of India

Read Steve Palopoli's review on SanJose.com  more

Straits - Santana Row

A bastion of hipper-than-thou Santana Row socialites, Straits Restaurant is on the list of places to stop when the pain from high-end shopping in your Prada shoes is making it difficult to focus on which piece of over-the-top jewelry you plan on purc... more

Stubby's Sports Bar & Grill

Stubby's offers a full menu and breakfast on the weekends. 14 TV's, Pool Tables and a full service bar. more

Su's Mongolian BBQ

If you're going for an all-you-can-eat buffet, make sure all you eat is as good as Su's Mongolian BBQ. It's not hard to find Su's. Just follow the crowd parking up and down El Camino--right across from Santa Clara U.--and streaming through the front... more

Sui Tofu

Sui Tofu is known for its rice porridge, but the restaurat also makes its own tofu and the soontofu (a hearty tofu stew) is also a standout. more

Super Duper Burgers - Los Gatos

Step into any Super Duper Burger, and you'll notice we're different. From our famous (free) house-made pickles, to the hand-painted signage, to our cheerful staff, we build our restaurants like we build our burgers - sustainably, locally, and with an... more

Super Duper Burgers - San Jose

At Super Duper Burgers, we serve fast food made with slow food values, using the best ingredients available to us. Our beef is 100% all-natural Brandt beef ground fresh each day, our shakes and soft serve are made with organic Straus cream from Petal... more

Super Taqueria

San Jose's oldest taqueria chain! more

Super Taqueria

San Jose's oldest taqueria chain! more

Super Taqueria

San Jose's oldest taqueria chain! more

Sushi Boat Kazoo

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Japanese more

Sushi Kazoo

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Japanese 2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reader Survey Winner Best Sushi (Staff Pick and First Place Reader Survey Winner); Best Japanese (Second Place Reader Surv... more

Sushi Maru

Sushi Maru is a popular sushi boat-style restaurant with fresh selections regularly updated by a crew of sushi chefs, but it also offers the opportunity to order from chefs who are willing to customize dishes for customers. more

Suspiro

Inspired by the cultural exchange between Peru and Spain, Suspiro weaves the rich flavors of the two countries to bring you an immersive culinary adventure. more

Szechuan Garden Express

From 1985 to 2004, our head chef Eddy Huang owned and operated Szechuan Garden Restaurant on Castro Street in Mountain View. That location was a favorite for locals, known simply for the excellent taste of our food. Szechuan Garden is... more

Szechuan Garden Restaurant

Szechuan Garden has moved!  Its new location is inside Loehmanns Plaza Shopping Center at: 1677 Hollenbeck Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 more

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Santana Row's Tacolicious is where tacos and great shopping go hand and hand. A wall of windows keeps this barcentric location bright and sunny. A patio extends into one of the Row's plant-lined courtyards complete with fountain.  more

Taiwan Restaurant

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Chinese Metro readers' love affair with Taiwan Restaurant continues. Since 1982, the restaurant has been a local favorite for its encyclopedic menu of Chinese-American classi... more

Tandoori Oven

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Indian 2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Indian Since opening in downtown Los Gatos in late 2003, Tandoori Oven has quickly found its nich... more

Tao Tao Restaurant

2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Honoree Best Chinese — Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 26, 2007 more

Taqueria la Bamba

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Burrito 2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Taqueria 2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Burrito?... more

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 2

So good to eat, so fun to say, Tlaquepaque is a step above a taqueria and several steps above most Mexican food round here. Great breakfasts and good tortas and chile verde. And those frosty, beery chavelas go down so easily. Too easily. 2007 BES... 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

Tasting House

Tasting House offers Tasting Experiences specializing in Wine And Food Pairings. Our goal is to provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy the best expression of the wines we serve. Each wine is presented in wine varietal specific glassware, served... more

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