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1. Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

4.6

Exceptional(106)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Modesto

Booked 6 times today

With a passion for family and food the Lujan sisters came together to open Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar in 2012. Their goal was to bring together a gathering of authentic Mexican home cooking that stuck to their roots. Their family originated from Zacatecas, Mexico and then came to Hughson, California to begin farming. With this heritage came recipes passed down from generation to generation. Food was the center of their life and growing up on a local farm allowed their family to cook at home with food grown on their land. Sandra and Gabby originally had the thought of opening Taqueria El Agave, but it quickly transformed into a full kitchen serving some of their favorite dishes such as pollo con crema y rajas. The unique thing about Agave Azul is their attention and focus to the quality of each of the ingredients that goes into their recipes and their commitment to never sacrificing on quality home grown ingredients.

2. Dr. Funk

3.9

Excellent(146)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • San Jose

Booked 2 times today

We invite you to Dr. Funk where you, too, can escape.Dr. Funk's offers a relaxed vibe that transports you into a 19th Samoa tiki venue with signature cocktails that include our Mai Tai and the Dr. Funk. Our Signature dishes include our Dr. Funk Burger and Hawaiian Ribs.We are located near O'Flaherty's Irish Pub and the Old Spaghetti Factory in the heart of downtown San Jose.Trader Vic and Donn Beach invented the tiki motif at their California restaurants of the 1930s that would entice generations for nearly a century. Our eclectic décor, too, draws influence from both Trader Vic and Donn Beach. Both Trader Vic and Donn Beach sought not to create a fantasy world that was hinged on any single location; but rather one that encompassed the concept of escapism by incorporating and embracing elements from the Caribbean, to the South Pacific, China, Singapore and beyond!In doing so, they created a backdrop that was thrilling, fascinating and alluring—one we wish to pay homage to.

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3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo Alto

4.4

Awesome(382)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Palo Alto

Booked 179 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford. Enjoy a reimagined menu of enduring classics, along with a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading center fountain sculpted of solid Biancone limestone.

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4. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9091)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 152 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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5. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(231)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 36 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

6. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(1564)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 52 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

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7. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley

4.1

Excellent(2000)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 74 times today

Terra at Eataly Silicon Valley is a blast! Reviews rave about the 'unique assortment of freshly sourced ingredients' and 'wonderful food and service'. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a fun night out. Plus, the expansive patio adds to the outdoor feel. It's a great place to celebrate or simply enjoy the environment. So, it's definitely a place to go for a good time!

8. Selby's

4.6

Exceptional(934)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Menlo Park

Booked 23 times today

Located on the corners of Selby Lane and El Camino Real in the town of Atherton, Selby’s celebrates classic American continental cuisine with a menu that showcases the restaurant’s unique relationship with SMIP Ranch. Please visit our website for updates. We will see you soon! We serve a Three Course Pre-Fixe Menu for $125 per person. We are excited to announce we are returning toa traditional tipping model and will no longer beapplying service fees to your bill. This change willprovide our guests with greater flexibility and theopportunity to show your appreciation for our staff’shard work and dedication.

9. The Village Pub

4.9

Exceptional(3979)

Price: Expensive

• American • Woodside

Booked 31 times today

This beloved Woodside landmark brings destination dining to Silicon Valley. The Village Pub is rich with a sense of heritage and authenticity. The warm and elegant ambiance is the perfect backdrop for Chef Mark Sullivan's Contemporary American cuisine with Classic French roots.We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery daily!

10. Niku Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(786)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • SOMA

Booked 25 times today

Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Fantastic experience and great food! Ben at the bar was the best!
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Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.9
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danny
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing spot. Second visit in a week. Celebrating my 50th. Great food, service and atmosphere. Definitely on the pricey side but for occasional celebrations it’s great.
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Angler San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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Mark
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
really good food and unique location / atmosphere. service was a bit on the slower side but not annoyingly so. acoustics aren't great - glass walls and ceilings - so it's quite loud inside even partially full. a bit on the pricey side for what you get, but it is very well done (and what isn't overpriced in the valley?).
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RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo AltoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Palo Alto
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4.4
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Willy
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Went to Dr Funk's first tiki market and finally MUG RELEASE. Great time, fun time, fantastic service and best exotic drinks. Shout out to Justin, Maddie, RJ, Juan, and Ming for making it another fun visit.
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Dr. FunkPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• San Jose
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3.9
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Liane
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Oct 2024
Making the reservation was the hardest because you couldn’t just call.
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Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Modesto
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4.6

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1. Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

2. Dr. Funk

3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo Alto

4. Kokkari Estiatorio

5. Angler San Francisco

6. Nobu Palo Alto

7. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley

8. Selby's

9. The Village Pub

10. Niku Steakhouse

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