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A photo of Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe restaurant
4.3
Awesome(32)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Santa Clara
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Puesto Santa Clara restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1401)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Clara
Booked 74 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.
A photo of Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2143)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 59 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.
A photo of Left Bank Santana Row restaurant
4.3
Awesome(5431)
Price: Moderate
• French • San Jose
Booked 54 times today
Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.
A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1818)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 73 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). Our traditional but innovative dishes feature both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy, and traditional Neapolitan pizza, from the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people, call the restaurant. Parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.comParties will be required to give credit card info to reserve their spot. There will be a $20 per person charge for no show or cancellations without 48 hr notice.
A photo of Eos & Nyx restaurant
4.5
Awesome(152)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Jose
Booked 42 times today
The team behind DTSJ favorites - Paper Plane, MINIBOSS, Still O.G. and Alter Ego - elevates the local scene once again with Eos & Nyx, a dual level indoor/outdoor dining experience serving Mediterranean flavors with modern twists. Drawing inspiration from the Greek deities of dawn and night, this venue provides a culinary journey that transforms as the day unfolds. Guests will savor an array of mezzes, indulgent brunch offerings and grilled seafood and meats, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The bar program features inventive craft cocktails, wines and spirits, showcased against a striking double-height, rotating liquor display that spans both levels of the restaurant. The custom design elements create a captivating atmosphere - by day, the space is vibrant and energetic; by night, it transforms into an urban oasis with intimate accent lighting. Eos & Nyx artfully blend the concepts of day and night, presenting a one-of-a-kind elegant, memorable dining experience.
A photo of Restaurant Gish restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(196)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Santa Clara
Booked 8 times today
Good PeopleGood FoodGood TimeWelcome to Restaurant Gish!For the reservation, please visit our website!
A photo of Benihana - Cupertino, CA restaurant
3.9
Excellent(5048)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Cupertino
Booked 101 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 Meyhouse - Sunnyvale restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• Turkish • Sunnyvale
Booked 25 times today
Meyhouse - Sunnyvale is authentic because it serves high-quality Turkish cuisine in its truest form, with an ingredient-first approach. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's fresh ingredients, exceptional bread, and unique dishes from various parts of Turkey. The owner, Ömer Artun, is a chef who clearly takes pride in his food, ensuring that each dish is flavorful and well-prepared. It's a place where you can enjoy authentic Turkish food in Sunnyvale.
A photo of Il Fornaio - Santa Clara restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1889)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 67 times today
Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.
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  • nicola
    San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always excellent food, service and drinks! Love this restaurant whether it’s Vegas or San Jose 🥰
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    La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Clara
    4.3
  • TracyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We enjoyed our lunch at Puesto Santa Clara. The guacamole was very good. I enjoyed my kale salad, and my colleagues enjoyed their taco dishes. The only drawback was the service. We had to ask three times to have our guacamole served, and the service was slow. It was a busy lunch hour, so that may explain the delay. Overall, I recommend Puesto and will return.
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    Puesto Santa ClaraPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Santa Clara
    4.5
  • Paulette
    San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Get the polenta. It’s very good. And the presentation was unexpected.
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    Terra - Eataly Silicon ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Clara
    4.2
  • mariecVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It’s been a couple months since we came back. Last time food was so so, I can say kind of went downhill. Service though has always been pretty good. But yesterday was soooooo much better. Food was good. Service was also very good. It was Roberto. I watched him. He really looked around and paid attention to all his tables outside. Overall I saw an improvement. I also met one of the managers Alex. I spoke with him. He was in the kitchen. My guess was checking on all. I have been coming here since forever and since the beginning of Santana Row. I will definitely come back. It’s just a fun place to be. I had my 3 furry kids in their stroller. So we love sitting outside. Feel like Paris for sure. Keep it up Left Bank. You will get back all your regular customers to come back for sure.
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    Left Bank Santana RowPrice: Moderate• French• San Jose
    4.3
  • Karmaresh
    Austin •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    I love the ambience of this place. The food is very nice. Value for money. Service is awesome.
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    Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern VibePrice: Moderate• Indian• Santa Clara
    4.3
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