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1. lelé kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(31)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Los Gatos
Booked 10 times today
Lele Kitchen is a continuation of Lena Leskina’s beloved bakery and cafe, now expanding into upscale dining with a California farm-to-table and Eastern European twist. Chef Ulad Skoblia curates a menu that celebrates bold Slavic flavors — caviar, smoked fish, dill, and root vegetables — infused with California’s seasonal ingredients.Nestled near the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, our location inspires both our seasonal cuisine and wines. Advanced Sommelier Fedar Kamkou guides the wine program, highlighting Californian winemakers to pair perfectly with each dish. Our casual upscale atmosphere blends classy sophistication with a relaxed vibe, perfect for any occasion — whether it's a cozy dinner with friends or a special family night out. And yes, we’re kid-friendly, with special touches like a small children’s menu.Whether you’re savoring oysters, clay pot-roasted rabbit, or treating yourself to our dessert at Lele Kitchen, you’ll experience the best of creative, chef-driven cuisine.
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2. Dry Creek Grill
4.6
Exceptional(4474)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Jose
Booked 47 times today
Seating: We have both Indoor & Outdoor dining; be prepared for potentially cold or hot weather outside. Guests love the beautiful, redwood topped bar & comfortable chairs. Our creative bar staff serves up craft cocktails, local wines on tap, craft beers. It's a cozy-swanky-dark-comfortable-upscale vibe and the Menu shares that vibe. Smoked BBQ items, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, tender steaks, fresh fish, vegetarian & vegan items - local, fresh and organic whenever possible. Look forward to seeing you soon.Cheers!Dry Creek Grill
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3. Rollati Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(441)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Jose
Booked 54 times today
Rollati's menu is a love letter to Italian-American cuisine, embracing the iconic dishes of Italy’s many regions, as well as those that developed in Italian kitchens across America. Guests will find familiar favorites alongside market driven dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients from local farmers and seafood purveyors, or the occasional nod to a modern pantry. Fresh pasta, made in house, is at the heart of the menu, while features from the Grill, House Specialties, pizza, and seasonal produce round out the menu. Our robust beverage program features an extensive selection of Italian and Californian wines that have been carefully selected to pair with our Italian flavors alongside classic Italian cocktails, aperitifs and digestifs. The restaurant also provides an extensive provisions market, where guests can purchase dried pasta, house-made sauces, freshly prepared items, and classic Italian pantry staples to enjoy on the go or to cook at home.
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4. The Table
4.6
Exceptional(1197)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Jose
Booked 24 times today
About The Table: The Table is an urban neighborhood restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients, hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. We are called The Table because we recognize a table’s unique ability to bring together delicious food, fun drinks and good people. Many of life’s best memories have been created around a table. Our cuisine is contemporary American, paying tribute to the people and cultures that call this valley home. We believe that the quality of our product begins at the source—with the farmers, ranchers, and dairymen that produce them. By establishing relationships with local farms and ranches, our goal is to understand the origins of everything we cook and seek out only those ingredients produced with integrity and care. We commit to delivering delicious food that highlights the quality of the ingredients we source, free of over-manipulation.
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5. La Foret
4.7
Exceptional(1627)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • San Jose
Booked 23 times today
La Foret offers fine French dining in an old country setting. We are proudly now offering outdoor dining!!!The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Picture windows surrounding the entire dining area allow you to fully enjoy the quietly beautiful surroundings during your meal. Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Foret has earned its place among the area's finest restaurants and in fact has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States. La Foret ha an extensive wine list, which includes French and Napa Valley selections. It offers a tasting menu and brunch on Sundays. This restaurant has private rooms for catering banquet-style private events. It also hosts weddings with capacity for up to 130 guests.
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6. King's Fish House - San Jose
4.6
Exceptional(3043)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Jose
Booked 133 times today
Established in 2020, King’s Fish House is San Jose’s choice for seafood. Located at the Westfield Valley Fair, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.
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7. Restaurant Gish
4.9
Exceptional(177)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Santa Clara
Booked 9 times today
Good PeopleGood FoodGood TimeWelcome to Restaurant Gish!For the reservation, please visit our website!
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8. Los Gatos Parkside
4.7
Exceptional(492)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Los Gatos
Booked 53 times today
Los Gatos Parkside is a cozy spot with a warm, inviting ambiance. Reviewers have praised the 'lovely atmosphere and decor' and the 'beautiful interior'. The presence of a fireplace and the use of a 'warm and inviting' color scheme enhance the coziness. The reviews also highlight the 'great ambiance' and 'nice new addition to the downtown restaurant scene', indicating a cozy and welcoming vibe.
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9. Scott's Seafood - San Jose
4.5
Awesome(362)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • San Jose
Booked 16 times today
Serving Great-Tasting Food Since 1976The Scott’s story began in 1976, with the opening of a simple gracious seafood dinner house in the Marina District of San Francisco. Its phenomenal success led to the opening of a new establishment in the heart of down town San Jose. From the moment it opened, Scott’s captured the best of a growing tradition presenting the finest seafood classically prepared in light, crisp, friendly surroundings.Scott’s Seafood has been a San Jose tradition for over 40 years, with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy food options. Scott’s Seafood has won the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years running, reaffirming the consideration that goes in to crafting each meal.Many of our staff members have been with the company for decades, and even have roots to the original Scott’s in San Francisco. Our culinary crew led by Executive Chef Sammy Reyes follows the same traditions & qualities established by the Original Scott’s.
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10. Polenteria
4.7
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Los Gatos
Booked 12 times today
Polenteria is cozy due to its small size and intimate ambiance. Customers frequently mention the warm, inviting environment. One reviewer compared it to a 'cozy NYC neighborhood place', while another highlighted the 'warm cozy ambiance'. It's the kind of place where you'd want to 'keep it to yourselves and your close friends'. Despite its size, Polenteria makes the most of its space, providing a unique dining experience.
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