{"id":16061,"date":"2020-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metroactive.com\/best-of-silicon-valley\/2020\/Food-and-Drink.html"},"modified":"2022-09-19T13:28:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T20:28:29","slug":"food-drink-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrosiliconvalley.com\/food-drink-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Food & Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/a> | Food & Drink<\/a> | Shopping & Services<\/a> | Arts & Culture<\/a> | Hall Of Fame Winners<\/a>
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Jeffery Stout – Chef of Orchard City Kitchen. Photo by Greg Ramar<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OVERALL<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best New Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
The Pruneyard, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASA Los Gatos
57 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Tower Kitchen
201 Orchard City Dr, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Restaurant (Culinary Excellence)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alexander’s Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave STE 190, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adega
1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chef<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jeffrey Stout, Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Costa, Adega
1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Hansen, The Grandview
15005 Mt Hamilton Rd, Mt Hamilton<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dining Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
Campbell, Cupertino & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill’s Cafe
Fremont, Palo Alto & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Rock BBQ
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Small Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brown Chicken Brown Cow
397 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry’s Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luna Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Family Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bill’s Cafe
Fremont, Palo Alto & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
Campbell, Cupertino & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Spaghetti Factory
51 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Romantic Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GrandView Restaurant
15005 Mt Hamilton Rd, Mt Hamilton<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Creek Grill
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Restaurant Patio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aqui Willow Glen
1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill’s Cafe
1115 Willow St, San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Late-Night Eats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria
Hayward & San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Slice of New York
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best French Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Le Papillon
410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Sheep Brasserie
1202 Lincoln Ave STE 30, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Foret
21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best German Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Teske’s Germania
255 N First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naschmarkt Restaurant
384 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steins Beer Garden
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Latin Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adelita’s
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zona Rosa
San Jose & Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andal\u00e9
21 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cuban\/Caribbean Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Habana Cuba
387 S 1st St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconuts Caribbean
642 Ramona St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back a Yard
80 N Market St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cajun Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Poor House Bistro
91 S Autumn St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nola’s
535 Ramona St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bywater
532 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Italian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar
14109 S Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Bellagio
33 S Central Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doppio Zero
160 Castro Street, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mediterranean\/Greek Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dio Deka
210 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athena Grill
1505 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cafe Artemis
1875 S Bascom Ave STE 300, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Falafel Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of Falafel
19590 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelokababi Restaurant
1236 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Steakhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Creek Grill
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LB Steak
334 Santana Row STE 1000, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Barbecue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Henry’s Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking Pig BBQ
Fremont & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam’s BBQ
1110 S Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Vegetarian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good Karma
37 S 1st St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Hooligans
1711 Branham Ln, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetarian House
520 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hawaiian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hawaiian Barbecue
6233 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hukilau
230 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J&J Hawaiian BBQ
1170 Alma St, Menlo Park <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ramen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Orenchi
3450 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kumako Ramen
211 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kahoo Ramen
4330 Moorpark Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Pho
San Jose & Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khan’s Restaurant
335 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LeQuy
1461 W Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Poke Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Santo Market
245 E Taylor St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawaiian Poke Bowl
387 S 1st St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloha Fresh
225 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pearl Teas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boba Bar
310 S 3rd St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Pearl Cafe
506 Showers Dr, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boba Pub
1576 Branham Ln, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Vietnamese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

King Eggroll
1221 Story Rd, 10, San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elyse
151 S 2nd St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Com Tam Dat Thanh
1055 Tully Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Korean Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jang Su Jang
3561 El Camino Real, Santa Clara <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gooyi Gooyi
2331 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibimbowl
415 N Mary Ave STE 107, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Krungthai
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Mango
635 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banana Leaf
182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Seafood Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scott’s Seafood
200 S First St STE 10, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Billy’s Chowder House
29 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchors Fish & Chips and Seafood
1111 Meridian Ave STE 5, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Sushi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Confidential
San Jose & Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cha Cha Sushi
547 W Capitol Expy, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill
San Jose & Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brown Chicken Brown Cow
397 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk’s Steakburgers
2388 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burger Pit
1349 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hot Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Happy Hound
15899 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark’s Hot Dogs
48 S Capitol Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umai Savory Hot Dogs
1158 N Capitol Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pizza \u0097 Independent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bibo’s NY Pizza
1431 Bird Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th St. Pizza Co.
150 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake’s of Willow Glen
1074 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pizza \u0097 Regional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Slice of New York
San Jose & Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Line Pizza
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza My Heart
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Deli\/Sandwich Shop \u0097 Independent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House
575 University Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Villa
1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amato’s Cheese Steaks
1162 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Deli\/Sandwich Shop \u0097 Regional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zanotto’s
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Pickles
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread
San Jose & Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Microbrewery Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Campbell Brewing Company
200 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faultline Brewing Company
1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tied House
954 Villa St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Desserts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Icing on the Cake
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter’s Bakery
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bijan Bakery & Cafe
Multiple San Jose Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Doughnuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Psycho Donuts
Campbell & Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manley’s Donut Shop
Cupertino & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donut Wheel
10250 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bagel Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Bagels
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Street Bagels
San Jose & Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bagel Bar
519 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ice Cream\/Gelato<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Willow Glen Creamery
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolce Spazio Gelato
221 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tin Pot Creamery
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Frozen Yogurt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yumi Yogurt
3787 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Retreat
San Jose & Morgan Hill<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PennyLane Frozen Yogurt & Candy
715 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Food Truck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Curry Up Now
@curryupnow <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam’s Chowdermobile
@chowdermobile<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tacomania
@tacomaniainc<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Caterer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blue Rock BBQ
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking Pig
San Jose & Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering
1601 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Tea Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lisa’s Tea Treasures
167 Main St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TeaLeaf
1275 1st St, Gilroy<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairmont Lobby Lounge
170 S Market St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ethnic Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International Food Bazaar
2052 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitsua Marketplace
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaparral Supermarket
1001 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PENINSULA<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Il Fornaio
520 Cowper St, Palo Alto <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarine
546 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buck’s of Woodside
3062 Woodside Rd, Woodside<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos Grill
233 Third St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scratch
401 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Michael’s Alley
140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chef Chu’s
1067 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden Fresh
460 Ramona St, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fu Lam Mum
153 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Tomi
635 W Dana St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuki Sushi
4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higuma
540 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reposado
236 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palo Alto Sol
408 N California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Fiesta
240 Villa St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Indian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Darbar
129 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber India
1991 W El Camino Real, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaat Paradise
165 E El Camino Real, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amarin Thai Cuisine
174 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok Bay
825 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siam Royal
338 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos Taqueria
2105 Old Middlefield Way E, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sancho’s Taqueria
Palo Alto & Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer’s Taqueria
1929 Latham St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buck’s of Woodside
3062 Woodside Rd, Woodside<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanie’s Caf\u00e9
405 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Rock Coffee
201 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connoisseur Coffee Co.
2801 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Esther’s German Bakery
987 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prolific Oven
550 Waverley St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodside Bakery
325 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Costena
235 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Estrellita Restaurant
971 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sancho’s Taqueria
Palo Alto & Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST VALLEY<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steamer’s Grillhouse
31 University Ave, Los Gatos <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capers Campbell
1710 West Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Gatos Cafe
Two Los Gatos locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 North Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blue Sky
2028 Winchester Blvd, Campbell <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tsing Tao
104 N. San Tomas Aquino Rd Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeung Shing
14107 S Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kyoto Palace
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Confidential
247 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Zono
831 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Andal\u00e9
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Lupe
2169 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thai Orchid
866 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai Spice
337 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint Leaf Cuisine
14420 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jalisco
525 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orale Baja
1750 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andale
Two Los Gatos Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hash House
851 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stacks
139 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Kitchen
27 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Orchard Valley Coffee
349 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Basin Cafe
14471 Big Basin Way STE A, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Icing on the Cake
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manresa Bread
276 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frost Cupcake Factory
1305 N Bascom Ave STE I, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Andal\u00e9
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taqueria Los Pericos
1581 W Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTRAL VALLEY<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alexander’s Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birk’s
3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. John’s Grill
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St. John’s Bar & Grill
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara’s Kitchen
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara <\/i>
–Tie–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birk’s
3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobee’s
Cupertino & Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

China Stix
2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tao Tao Cafe
175 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandarin Gourmet
10145 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kobe Japanese Restaurant
2086 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuki Sushi
1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
19980 E Homestead Rd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
10630 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Lupe
671 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Paloma
2280 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Indian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kabab & Curry’s
1498 Isabella St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madras Cafe
1177 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peacock Indian Cuisine
2798 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Fine Thai
1211 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pad Thai Cuisine
500 Lawrence Expy STE B, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thaibodia
2155 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chavez Supermarket
666 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taqueria La Veracruzana
1510 Jackson St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tres Potrillos Taqueria
670 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sara’s Kitchen
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country Gourmet
1314 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobee’s
Cupertino & Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bean Scene Cafe
186 S Murphy St, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prolific Oven
Santa Clara & Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffino
2790 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Patisserie
19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar Butter Flour
669 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes
939 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
10630 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby’s
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chavez Market
666 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAN JOSE \/ SOUTH VALLEY<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Farmers Market
Downtown San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Joe’s
301 S First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grill on the Alley
172 S Market St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dry Creek Grill
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry’s Hi-Life
301 W St. John St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Golden Buddha
2768 Aborn Rd, San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandarin Gourmet
5560 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan Restaurant
1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Genji
1335 N First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minato Japanese Cuisine
617 N 6th St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenzo
5465 Snell Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Luna Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui
1145 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Vicky
792 E Julian St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Indian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amber India
377 Santana Row, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punjab Cafe
322 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mynt
5210 Prospect Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Krung Thai
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Mango
635 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai Spice
1102 Bird Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adelita’s Taqueria
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jalisco Taqueria
401 S King Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelou’s Mexican Grill
21 N 2nd St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Breakfast Club
1432 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scramblz
1205 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill’s Caf\u00e9
Six San Jose locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Roy’s Station
197 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chromatic Coffee
17 N 2nd St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crema Coffee Roasting Co.
The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peter’s Bakery
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenlee’s Bakery
1081 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flower Flour
896 Willow St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adelita’s Taqueria
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria
Hayward & San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iguanas
San Jose & Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREMONT \/ MILPITAS<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zahir’s Bistro
579 S Main St, Milpitas <\/i>
Sen Dai Sushi
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirupathi Bhimas
1208 S Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Country Way
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack’s Brewing Co.
39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mil’s Diner
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ho Chow
47966 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Yong Kang Seafood Restaurant
40900 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
428 Barber Ln, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Satomi Sushi
3655 Thornton Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mioki Sushi
3924 Decoto Rd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sen Dai Sushi
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Pi\u00f1ata
39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Milpa
107 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Azteca Restaurant
20 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Indian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chaat Bhavan
5355 Mowry Ave, Fremont <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shalimar Restaurant
3325 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dosa Place
41043 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sala Thai Restaurant
Multiple Fremont Locations <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banana Leaf Milpitas
182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banh Thai Restaurant
39060 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los Dos Gallos Taqueria
50 Whitney Pl, Fremont <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Mex-Cal Taqueria
34169 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taqueria Las Vegas
Fremont & Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Country Way
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mil’s Diner
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega
90 S Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mission Coffee Roasting Company
151 Washington Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Coffee
1000 S Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffino
315 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sogo Bakery
37600 Filbert St, Newark<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cakes to Cakes
38870 Hayes St, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amia Bakery
39095 Fremont Hub, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Super Taco
40798 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Taco de Oro
1177 Great Mall Rd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burrito Express
275 Jacklin Rd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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