The Best Restaurants in South Bay

Le Boulanger

A local, family tradition for more than 30 years, Le Boulanger is the San Francisco Bay Area's leading bakery / café concept with locations throughout the Bay Area. Le Boulanger has updated its menu to provide a wider range of fresh, healthy c... more

Le Papillon

There's really no competition. Le Papillon is Silicon Valley's definitive French restauraurant. Once inside, mid-town traffic feels a million miles away. And the food presentation matches up to the restaurant's namesake, seen in butterfly portraits a... more

Left Bank Santana Row

Satisfying Gallic cravings with well-crafted translations of French cuisine, Left Bank does right by the fashionable Santana Row crowd. This breezy, bustling restaurant boasts the feel of a European brasserie, with ample natural light, sidewalk dinin... more

Lexington House

Known as a bar with a restaurant--not the other way around--this is the perfect spot to share local, seasonal and organic drinks drinks with friends. Lesser-known classics, like the “Fish-House Punch” (rumored to be a favorite of our Firs... more

Liliane Restaurant

Liliane is an elegant little restaurant, tucked away upstairs in an unpretentious building.  As one of the older buildings in town one might not expect to find such a lovely destination hidden among offices and above retail shops. Located... more

Lilly Mac's Restaurant & Pub

If you're interested in a relaxing meal, a fresh pint of Guinness, or a friendly face to coverse with, our staff are always ready and willing to help. Stop in for a pint after a hard days work. We have large screen TVs broadcasting live international... more

Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen

Provides a Convenient resource to locate businesses, services, organizations, and news on and around San Jose California's Willow Glen district. Listing categories include Arts & Crafts, Automotive, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Nonp... more

Linda's Restaurant

Linda's Restaurant serves American breakfasts, but is mainly a Mexican joint. Inside, there are cheery yellow walls, comfortable booths and a stool-fronted Formica counter. more

Liquid Restaurant and Lounge

The restaurant features a blend of Asian Fusion cuisine with a wide side of appetizers entrees, and side orders for lunch and dinner. DJs spin on weekends. Happy Hour Drink Specials:  Tue - Fri, 3pm - 7pm / Thu - Sun, 9pm - 11pm more

Little Chef Counter

Come join us in the Little Chef's kitchen and indulge yourselves with our chef-inspired Californian-style cuisine and Chef Robert Dasalla's delicious creations! 25% off the entire menu during Happy Hour (4p-6p) Little Chef Counter's culinary t... more

Little Lou's BBQ Campbell

“A Very Large New Place with more tables inside and a Long wood Beer & Wine Bar. Little Lou’s manages to fill the air with the smell of summer barbecue in all its basted glory. House specialties include the Louisiana burger, Texas-sty... more

LK Tea & Grill

Serving breakfast and lunch all day long. Unique selection of smoothies, boba (tapioca) teas, and coffees. Baked on premises every morning: muffins, cookies, croissants and a variety of other pastries. Menu includes appetizers, fresh salads, s... more

Loft Bar and Bistro

Located in the heart of downtown, this chic, two-story San Jose restaurant has it all. With upstairs and downstairs dining rooms, two granite-top bars and a beautiful rooftop garden patio, the Loft is fast becoming the hipster spot to begin or end a... more

Loma Brewing Company

Loma Brewing Company is downtown Los Gatos’ newest brewpub by brothers Scott and Kevin Youkilis, bringing together delicious craft beers and high-quality casual comfort food in a lively atmosphere. Loma's central location reflects its desire to... more

Los Altos Grill

233 Third St., Los Altos; 650.948.3524. Part of the high-end Hillstone group, the grill features wood-fired rotisserie dishes backed by a strong wine list. The sleek open interior is anchored by a large U-shaped bar. -- Metro Bars/Clubs, June... more

Los Cubanos Restaurant

Cuban. Looking for good Cuban food in the Bay Area? Los Cubanos restaurant is the place. Cuban food exudes an earthy, slow-cooked seduction: pork-accented black beans, sweet fried plantains, Spanish garbanzo beans and pigeon rice accompany entre... more

Ludwig's Biergarten

Ludwig's Biergarten offers Mountain View a California take on the German biergarten. The biergarten tradition continues and the beer flows in a relaxing social atmosphere, perfect for community and group gatherings. more

Ludwig's German Table

A fresh German experience featuring a classic bar, delicious traditional food, beer a pletny, and out door seating. more

M RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

M: Eat- For All Day DiningPlay- For the Asian Fusion cuisine & Craft CocktailsLounge- For relaxed afternoons and late night cocktails more

Madras Cafe

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Indian Vegetarian We serve quality South Indian food at affordable prices. more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Santana Row

The word "big" hardly does justice to Maggiano's concept of super-sized dishes for family-style dining. Like a warm Italian embrace, this Santana Row superstar has already proven a welcome haven for company lunches and congenial dinner parties. The I... more

Main Street Burgers

You'll find quality Niman Ranch beef with no hormones at this burger joint. "Main Street Burgers is both the antidote to the classic American meal and its champion... The Main Street Original burger is the classic burger served on an excellent egg... more

Maltby's

101 Plaza North, Los Altos; 650.917.8777. Local as well as foreign beers (as familiar as Corona and exotic as Xingu from Brazil) and ales are available at the large bar. The menu hews to basics like burgers, fish and chips and potato skins. One of... more

Mama Mias Italian Restaurant

Mama Mia's has served Campbell with pride for years, and has established itself as a go-to for quality Italian food in the South Bay. Their ethos has always been that traditional Italian food can be brought to the Bay Area, and their hearty menu item... more

Mandarin Gourmet - Cupertino

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Chinese 2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Chinese Cupertino has more than its share of Chinese restaurants and Mandarin Gourmet is a stand... more

Manley's Donut Shop

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

Manresa

Manresa is the showcase for the inventive cuisine of Executive Chef David Kinch. Influenced by French and modern Spanish Catalan cooking, Chef Kinch draws inspiration from European traditions and refinement, American ingenuity and California's vas... more

Mariani's Inn

Serving business travelers, families and friends since 1953, Mariani's Inn and Restaurant is a historical landmark in the Santa Clara Valley. Our history began when Jack Mariani settled in Santa Clara in 1907. After farming his orchards for many year... more

Mark's Hot Dogs

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Hot Dog Housed in that famous San Jose landmark, the orange igloo, Mark’s remains the last bastion of old-school roadside diner buildings. Now permanently located on Capitol Avenu... more

Maurizio's

At Maurizio's, on a quiet downtown Morgan Hill side street, you will enjoy the finest quality of ingredients specially prepared for you daily by Maurizio and his staff. Maurizio's love of cooking has inspired him to create original recipes for you t... more

Maya's Cafe

Delicious food from Central America for a reasonable price. more

Mayflower Restaurant

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Dim Sum Mayflower restaurant is one of Silicon Valley’s standouts for quality dim sum. Whether there are two or 200 hundred people in your party, Mayflower will keep the wheeling c... more

MENARA MOROCCAN RESTAURANT

Menara Moroccan Restaurant knows how to do Moroccan cuisine right. This well-respected San Jose restaurant has been pleasing customers for over three decades. Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, this fine dining establishment provides a u... more

Mendoza Taqueria

Mendoza Taqueria is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It’s typically Mexican, not Mexican-American, and that means north-of-the border gringo standards like chips and salsa, burritos and nachos don’t appear on the menu. I knew this... more

Merit Vegan Restaurant

Nice pure Vegan restaurant that offer wide variety of vegan dishes. more

Metro Balderas

Metro Balderas, which takes its name from a subway stop in Mexico City, has tacos and burritos but is best known for its Mexico City street food specialties: alambres, pambazos and tortas. more

Mexico Bakery

Tortas, the sandwich, are on display.   Yummy.  A must. more

Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Mexico Lindo's hillside patio is secluded from the city bustle, providing the perfect locale to chill out with a margarita. The custom-made, Mexico-inspired furniture and open skies make for the perfect escape for a few hours, at least. more

Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Boasting authentic Mexican cuisine and potent margaritas, Mexico Lindo Restaurant and Cantina satisfies cravings for home-cooked south of the border fare. The restaurant's décor matches the down-home fare and although somewhat simple, both the... more

Mezcal

Let Mezcal Mexican Restaurant & Bar bring a fresh, inspired touch to your next catering event. This top-quality restaurant in downtown San Jose brings authentic Oaxacan cuisine to life, offering dishes like homemade moles, grilled sea bass, fresh... more

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