The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bay Area | South Bay

1. • Ettan 70

   • Upscale Cal-Indian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Srijith Gopinathan | Semifinalist

   3. Eater San Francisco
      The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

   
   

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   • 518 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
   • Website
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2. • Plumed Horse 55

   • Elegant Californian Fine Dining
   
   

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      Four Diamond Restaurants

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      1 Star

   
   

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   • 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA | South Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Protégé 46

   • Upscale-Casual New American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Eater San Francisco
      The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

   
   

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   • 250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Petiscos 45

   • Casual Portuguese Small-Plates Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   2. The Infatuation
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   • 399 S First St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • LeYou Ethiopian 41

   • Innovative Ethiopian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   2. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #46

   
   

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   • 1100 N First St, Unit C, San Jose, CA | South Bay
   • Website
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6. • Evvia Estiatorio 41

   • Upscale Greek Restaurant
   
   

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   2. Eater San Francisco
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   • 420 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Ethel's Fancy 41

   • Playful Californian Shared-Plate Restaurant
   
   

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   2. Eater San Francisco
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   • 550 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
   • Website
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8. • Bo Ne Phu Yen 40

   • Authentic Vietnamese Food Court Restaurant
   
   

   1. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #42

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   • 1818 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA | South Bay
   • Instagram

9. • Koi Palace 28

   • Upscale Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outsdanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 768 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA | South Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Quattro Restaurant and Bar 28

    • Modern Italian/Californian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

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       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website

11. • Alexander's Steakhouse 28

    • Classic American/Japanese Steakhouse
    
    

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       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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12. • The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse 28

    • Modern American/Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
    
    

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       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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13. • Rooh 26

    
    

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    • 473 University Ave Palo Alto, CA | South Bay

14. • Manresa Bread 26

    • Authentic Neighborhood Bakery
    
    

    1. Sunset
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    • 40 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay
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15. • Manresa Bread 26

    • Authentic Neighborhood Bakery
    
    

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    • 271 State St, Los Altos, CA | South Bay
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16. • Manresa Bread 26

    • Authentic Neighborhood Bakery
    
    

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    • 855 El Camino Real, Unit 138, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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17. • Manresa Bread 26

    • Authentic Neighborhood Bakery
    
    

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    • 195 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA | South Bay
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18. • The Bywater 25

    • Classic New Orleans Restaurant
    
    

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    • 532 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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19. • LUNA Mexican Kitchen 25

    • Authentic Mexican Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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20. • Paper Plane 25

    • Relaxed Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 72 S First St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • iTalico 25

    • Energetic Italian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 341 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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22. • Orchard City Kitchen 25

    • Polished New American Small-Plates Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1875 S Bascom Ave #190, Campbell, CA | South Bay
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23. • Vina Enoteca 21

    
    

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    • 700 Welch Rd, Unit 110, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay

24. • Zola 21

    
    

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    • 565+585 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay

25. • Be.Stéak.Ă 21

    • Elegant Mediterranean Steakhouse
    
    

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    • 1887 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA | South Bay
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26. • ADEGA Restaurant 21

    
    

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    • 1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay

27. • Aurum 21

    
    

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    • 132 State St, Los Altos, CA | South Bay

28. • Academic Coffee 21

    • Eclectic Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 499 S Second St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • ASA Los Gatos South 21

    
    

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    • 57 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay

30. • Dio Deka 21

    
    

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    • 210 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay

31. • Lacàphê 21

    • Vietnamese Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 740 Story Rd, Ste 5, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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32. • Moonwake Coffee Roasters 21

    • Pretty Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 1412 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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33. • Chez TJ 21

    • Quaint Contemporary French Tasting
    
    

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    • 938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA | South Bay
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34. • 1 oz Coffee 21

    • Beautiful Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA | South Bay
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35. • Lookout Coffee 21

    • Excellent Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 2135 S Winchester Blvd, Unit 100, Campbell, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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36. • Back A Yard Caribbean Grill 20

    • Authentic Caribbean Restaurant
    
    

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    • 457 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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37. • Tamarine Restaurant 20

    • Modern Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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38. • Macarena 20

    • Soulful Spanish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 420 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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39. • Ramen Nagi 20

    • New-Wave Japanese Ramen Shop
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 541 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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40. • Sekoya 20

    • Thoughtful French/Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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41. • INDO Restaurant & Lounge 20

    • Traditional Indonesian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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42. • Meyhouse 20

    • Delightful Turkish Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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43. • Zareen's 20

    • Contemporary Pakistani/Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 365 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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44. • Saint Michael's Alley 20

    • Modern Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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45. • Oklava 20

    • Timeless Turkish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 205 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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46. • Bevri 20

    • Authentic Georgian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 335 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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47. • Palo Alto Creamery 20

    • Throwback American Diner
    
    

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       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 566 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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48. • Bertucelli's La Villa 20

    • Gourmet Italian Deli
    
    

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    • 1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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49. • Hue 20

    • Straightforward Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

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    • 3005 Silver Creek Rd, Unit 190, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website

50. • Acopio 20

    • Contemporary Mexican Restaurant
    
    

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    • 399 S 24th St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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51. • Zona Rosa 20

    • Trendy Mexican Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1411 The Alameda, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website

52. • Falafel's Drive-In 20

    • Delicious Middle Eastern Drive In
    
    

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    • 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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53. • Mariscos Costa Alegre 20

    • Acclaimed Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

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    • 855 N 13th St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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54. • A Slice Of New York 20

    • Divey NY-Style Slice Shop
    
    

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    • 3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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55. • Fitoor 20

    • Modern Indian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 377 Santana Row, Unit 1140, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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56. • Gombei 20

    • Relaxed Japanese Restaurant
    
    

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    • 193 Jackson St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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57. • Coconuts 20

    • Colorful Jamaican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 642 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website
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58. • Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles 20

    • Vibrant Chinese Noodle Shop
    
    

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    • 10745 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA | South Bay
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59. • Duc Huong 20

    • Authentic Vietnamese Sandwich Shop
    
    

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    • 2090 N Capitol Ave, Unit A, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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60. • Green Lotus 20

    • Delicious Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1143 Story Rd, Unit 180, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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61. • Mi Rinconcito Oaxaqueño 20

    • Traditional Mexican (Oaxacan) Food Truck
    
    

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    • 1744 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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62. • President's Terrace 20

    • Creative Californian Rooftop Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
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63. • Walia Ethiopian Cuisine 20

    • Meticulous Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 2208 Business Cir, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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64. • La Foret Restaurant 20

    • Exquisite French Fine Dining
    
    

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    • 21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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65. • Royal Thaali 20

    • Authentic Indian All-You-Can-Eat Vegetarian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 80 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA | South Bay
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66. • Le Papillon 20

    • Elegant European Fine Dining
    
    

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    • 410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website

67. • Mariscos El Charco 18

    • Fresh Mexican Seafood Truck
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #52

    
    

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    • 1925A Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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68. • Jubba Restaurant 18

    • Easygoing Somali Diner
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #82

    
    

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    • 5330 Terner Way, Unit 40, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website

69. • 10 Butchers Korean BBQ 18

    • Upscale Korean BBQ BBQ
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #74

    
    

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    • 595 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA | South Bay
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70. • Kunjip 18

    • Unfussy Korean Eatery
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #70

    
    

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    • 1066 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA | South Bay

71. • Goodtime Bar 18

    • Creative Natural Wine Bar
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #90

    
    

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    • 30 E Santa Clara St, Unit 160, San Jose, CA | South Bay
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