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A photo of Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley restaurant
1. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley
4.1
Excellent(2032)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 89 times today
Using local ingredients with Italian influences, Terra is Eataly’s premium wood-burning grill restaurant located on the third floor of Eataly Silicon Valley. Named for “earth’ in Italian, Terra's menu features the season’s best ingredients cooked simply over open flames. Its food meant to be paired with an inventive botanical cocktail and enjoyed outside on our expansive shaded patio.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people are required to make a deposit of $150.00 and parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.com to secure the date. There will be a $20 per person charge for no shows or cancellations without 48-hour notice.
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2. King's Fish House - San Jose
4.6
Exceptional(3024)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Jose
Booked 111 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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3. Puesto Santa Clara
4.4
Awesome(1366)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Clara
Booked 57 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.
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4. Restaurant Gish
4.9
Exceptional(176)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Santa Clara
Booked 7 times today
Good PeopleGood FoodGood TimeWelcome to Restaurant Gish!For the reservation, please visit our website!
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5. Benihana - Cupertino, CA
4.3
Awesome(4900)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Cupertino
Booked 149 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
A photo of Momosan Ramen & Sake San Jose restaurant
6. Momosan Ramen & Sake San Jose
4.4
Awesome(100)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Jose
Booked 20 times today
At Momosan Santana Row, noodles are front and center but now next to them are Chef’s newly developed take on Momosan dishes for San Jose’s premier eat, work, live and play destination at 378 Santana Row. Whether ramen or sake, you’ll realize it’s quality you can only find dining with an Iron Chef.
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7. Tostadas Prime
4.4
Awesome(112)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Santa Clara
Booked 11 times today
We are a Latin American Steakhouse, offering upscale gastronomy and an exclusive spirits selection highlighted by our knowledgeable mixologists. Our restaurant in silicon valley delivers a refined one-of-a-kind CDMX-inspired PRIME experience through a modern and sophisticated lens. Now taking reservations, we are happy to serve you.
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8. Rollati Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(426)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Jose
Booked 43 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.
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cupertino, CA | The Marketplace restaurant
9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cupertino, CA | The Marketplace
4.5
Awesome(900)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Cupertino
Booked 75 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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10. Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe
4.2
Awesome(18)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Santa Clara
Booked 23 times today
Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe Restaurant was honored to be featured in Forbes magazine in 2024 and proudly won the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. Nestled in Santa Clara’s Market Place District, JAKS blends rich Indian tradition with modern elegance. Led by Master Chef Prakash Singh, with 18 years of experience in luxury hotels like ITC Sheraton and Marriott, Chef Singh, a Gold Medalist from the Indian Federation of Culinary Academies, masterfully combines traditional techniques with modern innovations. JAKS offers a menu showcasing diverse flavors of India—from Tamil Nadu to Punjab and Goa. Each dish reflects authentic regional culinary traditions with a modern twist. JAKS is the first Indian restaurant to offer 12 on-tap microbrewery beers, along with a refined bar experience known as “The Peg Bar,” featuring Japanese whiskey, aged single malt scotch, bourbon, and aged tequila. This unique blend of culinary excellence and luxury makes JAKS a standout destination in Santa Clara.

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