Alana's Café
1408 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame
(650) 348-0417
www.alanascafe.com
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners feature old-fashioned favorites as well as daily house specialties.
Arcadia Restaurant
100 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
(408) 278-4555
www.michaelmina.net
Modern, innovative twists on classic American dishes.
Billy Berk's
99 S. 1st St., San Jose
(408) 292-4300
www.maxsworld.com/billyberks
Features a family-style, eclectic menu drawing influences from classic American to Asian to Latin.
Birk’s Restaurant
3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara.
(408) 980-6400
www.birksrestaurant.com
A lively traditional city grill with a '90s twist; full bar.
Bistro 412
412 Emerson St., Palo Alto
(650) 326-7183
Fresh, seasonal New American fare in a chic, downtown setting.
Cameron's
1410 South Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay
(650)726-5705
www.cameronsinn.com
English pub atmosphere with authentic British fare.
City Bar & Grill
Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Blvd., San Jose
(408) 287-2100
www.hilton.com
Enjoy familiar favorites, from seafood to steaks, in this cozy hotel restaurant.
Eulipia Restaurant & Bar
374 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 280-6161
www.eulipia.com
This contemporary favorite, offering artistic dishes, is great for any occasion.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
(650) 329-8457
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
American steakhouse serving fine aged prime beef; award-winning wine list; private dining facilities.
Loft Bar & Bistro
90 S. 2nd St., San Jose
(408) 291-0677
www.loftbarandbistro.com
Drinks, dinner and dancing are on the menu at this hotspot.
Max's Restaurant and Bar of Burlingame
1250 Old Bayshore Hwy 
(650) 342-MAXS (6297)

Max’s Opera Cafe of Palo Alto
Stanford Shopping Center
(650) 323-MAXS (6297)

Max’s of Redwood City
Sequoia Station, 1001 El Camino Real
(408) 365-MAXS (6297)
www.maxsworld.com
Enjoy fresh seafood, broiled steaks, burgers, salads and Max’s signature desserts.

The Mountain House
13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside
(6 miles south of Hwy. 92; 1 mile north of King's Mountain Rd.)
(650) 851-8541
www.themountainhouse.com
A delicious fusion of American and Californian cuisines in a rustic setting in the redwoods.
Nectar Wine Lounge and Restaurant
270 Lorton Ave., Burlingame
(650) 558-9200
www.nectarwinelounge.com
Epicurean seasonal menu complements an impressive wine list and a contemporary atmosphere.
Parcel 104
2700 Mission College Blvd. (at the Santa Clara Marriott); Santa Clara
(408) 970-6104
www.parcel104.com
Chefs Bradley Ogden and Bart Hosmer add contemporary twists to seasonal farm-fresh American favorites.
Shadowbrook
Wharf & Capitola Rds., Capitola-by-the-Sea
(831) 475-1511
www.shadowbrook-capitola.com
Prime rib, seafood, and more in a charming Old World atmosphere.
Sonoma Chicken Coop
31 N. Market St. (at San Pedro Square), San Jose
(408) 287-4098
www.sonomachickencoop.com
Popular restaurant features a diverse menu of American wine country cuisine.
South First Billiards
420 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 294-7800
www.sofapool.com
Lunch, dinner, and a full bar in an upscale setting; 30 billiard tables.
Steelhead Brewing
333 California Dr., Burlingame
(650)344-6050
www.steelheadbrewery.com
A full menu of fine eclectic California cuisine and award-winning ales.
Stockton Bridge Grille
231 Esplanade, Capitola
(831) 464-1933
www.stocktonbridgegrille.com
Delicious food with an accent on fresh for lunch and dinner.
Surf City Billiards & Cafe
931 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 423-POOL
www.surfcitybilliards.com
A fun spin on pub fare, with a menu featuring everything from gourmet burgers and "green" fries to tropical wings and jambalaya crocks.
Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University Ave., Los Gatos
(408) 354-4804
www.winecellarlosgatos.com
An enticing menu offers the freshest seafood and their famous fondue.

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