{"id":18728,"date":"2015-03-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metroactive.com\/best-of-silicon-valley\/2015\/food-drink\/reader-picks.html"},"modified":"2022-09-16T11:32:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T18:32:29","slug":"food-drink-reader-picks-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrosiliconvalley.com\/food-drink-reader-picks-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Food &amp; Drink | Reader Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Alexanders.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Alexanders.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Restaurant (Culinary Excellence)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/alexanders-steakhouse-b12860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vallco Fashion Park, 10330 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/the-table-b38672032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Table<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Chef<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Jim Stump, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/the-table-b38672032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Table<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Nick Difu, Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Jeffrey Stout, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/orchard-city-kitchen-b38953802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchard City Kitchen<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pruneyard Shopping Center, 1875 S. Bascom Ave #190, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best New Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/orchard-city-kitchen-b38953802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Orchard City Kitchen<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pruneyard Shopping Center, 1875 S. Bascom Ave #190, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/hults-restaurant-b211048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hult&#8217;s<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>65 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/12\/10\/michael_mina_to_open_new_restaurants_at_49ers_stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bourbon Steak and Pub<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/La-Papillon.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/La-Papillon.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Le Papillon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best French Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/le-papillon-b138846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Le Papillon<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/left-bank-santana-row-b13115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Left Bank<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santana Row, 377 Santana Row #1100, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-foret-restaurant-b211705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>La Foret<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Small Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/henrys-hi-life-b24819281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henry&#8217;s Hi-Life<\/a> &nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 W. St John St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/poor-house-bistro-b24946151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Poor House Bistro<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>91 S. Autumn St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/oak-and-rye-b2437891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Oak &amp; Rye<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>303 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Bills-Cafe.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Bills-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Bill&#8217;s Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Dining Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/bills-cafe-b24563842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bill&#8217;s Cafe<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1115 Willow St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>302 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2089 The Alameda, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5631 Cottle Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1401 Kooser Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Aqui<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>201 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10630 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5679 Snell Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/opa-san-jose-b143824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Opa!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>276 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>325 Main St, Los Altos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Los-Gatos-Cafe.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/Los-Gatos-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Los Gatos Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Family Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-gatos-cafe-b211046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Los Gatos Cafe<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>340 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-gatos-cafe-b211046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Buca di Beppo<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pruneyard Shopping Center, 1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, #1529, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>643 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>(TIE) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqui<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>201 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10630 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5679 Snell Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>(TIE) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/willow-street-wood-fired-pizza-b165771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Willow Street<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1072 Willow St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1554 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 S. Santa Cruz Ave #218, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/La-Fondue.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/03\/La-Fondue.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>La Fondue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Romantic Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-fondue-b211118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>La Fondue<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14550 Big Basin Way #3, Saratoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-foret-restaurant-b211705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>La Foret<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Late-Night Eats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-victoria-taqueria-b211730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>La Victoria<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>131 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5015 Almaden Expy, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/original-joes-b8820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Original Joe&#8217;s<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 S. First St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/a-slice-of-new-york-b24259611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>A Slice of New York<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Restaurant Patio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Aqui Willow Glen<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/10\/08\/opa_opens_in_campbell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Opa! Campbell<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>276 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/alexanders-steakhouse-b12860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vallco Fashion Park, 10330 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Latin American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/cascal-b8874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Cascal<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/mezcal-b24499652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mezcal<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 W San Fernando St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/andale-mexican-restaurant-b24210281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Andale<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Cuban\/Caribbean Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/habana-cuba-restaurant-b22070771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Habana Cuba<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>238 Race St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/back-a-yard-b24365202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Back a Yard Caribbean American Grill<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80 N. Market St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-cubanos-restaurant-b265613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Los Cubanos<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22 N. Almaden Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Cajun Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/poor-house-bistro-b24946151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Poor House Bistro<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>91 S. Autumn St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/lillie-maes-house-of-soul-food-b263326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Lillie Mae&#8217;s House of Soul Food<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1290 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cajun Crawfish<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1011 E. Capitol Expy, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Italian Fine Dining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/a-bellagio-b211184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>A Bellagio<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33 S. Central Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aldos-ristorante-and-bar-b161415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Aldo&#8217;s<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14109 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/paesano-ristorante-italiano-b24823511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Paesano Ristorante<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>350 W. Julian St #1, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Moderately Priced Italian Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/maggianos-little-italy-b211457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santana Row, 3055 Olin Ave #1000, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/campo-di-bocce-b10641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Campo di Bocce<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>565 University Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/amicis-east-coast-pizzeria-cupertino-b24563062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Amici&#8217;s<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>790 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10310 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>880 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Mediterranean\/Greek Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Agape Grill<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>845 Stewart Dr, Suite A, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dio-deka-b12548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dio Deka<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel Los Gatos, 210 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/opa-san-jose-b143824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Opa!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>276 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>325 Main St, Los Altos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Middle Eastern Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dish-dash-b219825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dishdash<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>190 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>181 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/house-of-kabob-b28420271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>House of Kabobs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>161 S. Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/arya-global-cuisine-b24288701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arya Global Cuisine<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19930 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>885 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Steakhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/alexanders-steakhouse-b12860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vallco Fashion Park, 10330 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/forbes-mill-steakhouse-b8918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Forbes Mill Steakhouse<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>206 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/henrys-hi-life-b24819281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Henry&#8217;s Hi-Life<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 W. St John St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Barbecue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/smokin-pig-bbq-b35364261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Smoking Pig<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1144 N. Fourth St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3340 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/andys-bbq-b2715071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Andy&#8217;s BBQ<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2367 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/henrys-hi-life-b24819281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Henry&#8217;s Hi-Life<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 W. St John St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Vegetarian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/good-karma-b24260841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Good Karma<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37 S. First St San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/chaat-paradise-b219700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chaat Paradise<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>165 E. 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