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1. The Village Bakery and Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(2281)
$$$$
• American • Woodside
Booked 82 times today
Nestled in the heart of Woodside, The Village Bakery is a welcoming neighborhood bakery and cafe that offers warmth, comfort, and thoughtfully prepared food from lunch through dinner, with weekend brunch. From the moment you arrive, the aroma of fresh-baked bread and pastries sets the tone.The space is cozy and easygoing, ideal for a leisurely lunch, casual dinner, or weekend brunch. Guests can enjoy sunny patio seating or settle into the inviting interior designed for comfort and ease.The menu highlights classic American cafe fare prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. From brunch favorites to salads, sandwiches, and hearty dinner plates, each dish is made with care and simplicity.Adjacent to the cafe, the bakery offers an abundant selection of sweet and savory pastries, breads, cakes, and coffee drinks, made fresh throughout the day.The Village Bakery is a true local gathering place where quality ingredients, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere come together.
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2. Parkside Grille
4.7
Exceptional(1958)
$$$$
• Californian • Portola Valley
Booked 32 times today
Discover the rustic charm of our cozy, California restaurant, tucked among the towering redwoods of Portola Valley! Where every dish and drink tells a story, and every gathering is a celebration. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor!We proudly use only the highest-quality, organic produce from our local farms to serve you. For a taste of some of our most popular dishes, we recommend our Wood-Oven Baked Goat Cheese and our Asian Angus Skirt Steak.Family-owned & operated since 2000.
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3. Portola Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(174)
$$$$
• Italian • Portola Valley
Booked 6 times today
**In order to confirm parties of 15 or more, kindly call our Events ManagerRobert Miguel at (415) 307-5609 or email robertm@barbayanitaverna.com**Portola Bistro is a vibrant new dining destination offering a blend of European flavors with an emphasis on French, Italian, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a California flair. The restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere, an indoor space, heated patio, and bar, and wood-fired pizza oven. With a carefully crafted menu, Portola Bistro is poised to become the go-to spot for memorable dining experiences in Portola Valley.The restaurateurs are well-loved for their other popular Bay Area restaurant—Barbayani Taverna in Los Altos.
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4. Wildseed Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(323)
$$$$
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Palo Alto
Booked 76 times today
At Wildseed, a plant-based restaurant and bar by Adriano Paganini, we believe that eating seasonally is the right thing to do because it makes a difference in the way your food tastes and how you feel. Working exclusively with N California’s freshest and most seasonal produce, Wildseed serves up hearty, healthy and satisfying meals that pull in global flavors and techniques alongside creative cocktails, local beer, and local, vegan, organic and biodynamic wines.Wildseed offers guests a chance to make a better choice – a place where you can feel good about the decisions you are making. With a full-bar that is also driven by the philosophy of using fresh, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in its cocktails, Wildseed is well suited for hosting groups large and small for snacks and drinks at happy hour, or a full meal throughout the day.A 4% surcharge is added to all orders to support Employee Benefits.
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5. Flea Street
4.8
Exceptional(2747)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Menlo Park
Booked 5 times today
Flea Street is a farm-to-table gem in Menlo Park. Reviewers rave about its consistently excellent food, with one even calling it a 'journey of taste'. The atmosphere is sophisticated and inviting, with high praise for the service. Plus, Flea Street's commitment to using clean, organic, unprocessed ingredients, coupled with its innovative menu, makes it a standout. As one reviewer put it, it's 'an amazing local restaurant, that always hits the spot'. So, if you're up for a fresh, unique dining experience, Flea Street is definitely worth the drive.
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6. Eataly Silicon Valley - La Pizza & La Pasta
4.2
Awesome(2228)
$$$$
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 56 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Silicon Valley, is a gem for Italian cuisine lovers. Customers rave about the 'consistently excellent food quality and service' and find the restaurant 'worth the trip'. The Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta are standouts. It's a little pricey, but the great food and service make it a special outing worth the drive.
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7. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1120)
$$$$
• American • Redwood City
Booked 63 times today
As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!
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8. Cafe Vivant
4.5
Awesome(140)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Menlo Park
Booked 3 times today
Chef Nico Russell’s menu at Café Vivant pairs a disciplined focus on premium poultry with one of the region’s most ambitious wine lists. Poultry is at the center, while a hyper-seasonal, hyper-local approach shapes everything around it.
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9. Dishdash Sunnyvale
4.8
Exceptional(812)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • Sunnyvale
Booked 26 times today
WELCOME to Dishdash Middle Eastern Cuisine, where we strive to embody the spirit of our namesake. Dishdash, a traditional article of Middle Eastern clothing, symbolizes warmth, comfort and relaxation. A beautiful example of a dishdash is displayed as our restaurant centerpiece. Our ingredients are sourced from quality purveyors featuring: Fresh, natural, domestic lamb Certified Angus Beef® Free-range chicken Sustainably harvested seafood Locally sourced produceEchoing the culinary traditions of various Middle Eastern countries, our authentically original family recipes feature protein-rich legumes, earthy grains and exotic spices with a contemporary twist. Fresh & Simple Middle Eastern Food. Sahtein!
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10. Mountain House
4.9
Exceptional(568)
$$$$
• American • Woodside
Booked 27 times today
The Mountain House has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Serving as a rest stop for travelers, loggers and homesteaders in the Santa Cruz Mountains- we have evolved into a beloved destination known for our Coastal Countryside cuisine and rustic, intimate ambiance. Offering a menu highlighting game meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated selection of California and Old World wines, the Mountain House is one of the most unique settings in California. From a roadhouse to fine dining, the unassuming red cabin has stood the test of time along with the majestic redwoods that surround it. Today, the restaurant is owned and operated by distinguished chefs Dmitry Elperin and William Roberts. We offer a three-course prix fixe menu for in our dining rooms and additionally, we serve an à la carte menu in our bar and lounge, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take the scenic route to The Mountain House, where nature, history, and hospitality converge.
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  • DannyGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great filet mignon. Perfectly cooked really good old-fashioned
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    Timber & Salt$$$$• American• Redwood City
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    4.5
  • Linda B.Gold
    San Francisco Bay Area •70 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Steak was amazing! Chicken Parm, okay. Wines good. Service was excellent. Atmosphere inside and outside very nice.
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    It's Italia$$$$• Italian• Half Moon Bay
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    4.8
  • Lisa
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Mountain incredible. You walk into a cozy bar area with a fireplace and you immediately feel at home. It was our first time and we sat in the from room so we could have the option of both menus the bar and the 3 course meal. We ordered the special which was Madeira and sautéed onion glazed ribeye, duck friend potatoes, and their fried chicken sandwich with French fries. Both dishes were incredible. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the sauce was such a great compliment to it. The potatoes were crispy and had such great flavor. The chicken was so moist in the chicken sandwich and those French fries were to die for. We loved both dishes. I was able to order the chocolate salted caramel tart from the 3 course menu and it was delicious and rich. This is a great restaurant and we will definitely be back and share with others this great find.
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    Mountain House$$$$• American• Woodside
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    4.9
  • Gwen
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Nice restaurant underneath the redwoods. You feel like you have gotten away! Easy to park. Service good and food delicious! We had the sole special- excellent. They don’t rush you so time to catch up with friends!
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    Parkside Grille$$$$• Californian• Portola Valley
    •
    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 14, 2026
    Everything about Flea Street was fantastic. The food, drinks and Jessie's philosophy towards food and the staff is absolutely amazing.
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    Flea Street$$$$• Farm-to-table• Menlo Park
    •
    4.8

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