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Best Bagel Shop

House of Bagels
505 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112

Main Street Bagels
838 Blossom Hill Rd San Jose, CA 95123

Posh Bagel
Multiple locations

Best Bartender

Rachel Warner, The Caravan Lounge

Amanda Cunningham, Woodhams Sports Lounge

Patrick Braga, Paper Plane

Best BBQ

Smoking Pig BBQ
1144 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
530 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA 95110

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

South Winchester BBQ
1362 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

Best Beer Label

Hapa’s Brewing Company
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 90, San Jose, CA 95126
114 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
357 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

Strike Brewing Co.
2099 S 10th St, Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95112
469 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Beer Selection

Yard House
300 Santana Row, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95128

Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Taplands
1171 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best British Pub

Britannia Arms
5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95124
1087 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129

The Brit
173 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Trials Pub
265 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Burger

Kirk’s Steakburgers
2388 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301

The Counter
2580 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
20080 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
3055 Olin Ave, Suite 1035, San Jose, CA 95128

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Butcher Shop

Zanotto’s Market
Locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale

Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse
575 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Lunardi’s Market
Locations in Los Gatos and San Jose

Best Cajun Restaurant

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

The Bywater
532 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

NOLA Restaurant and Bar
535 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Best Caterer

Smoking Pig BBQ
1144 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
530 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA 95110

Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering
1601 Meridian Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Zanotto’s Family Market
Locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale

Best Chef

Jeff Stout, Orchard City Kitchen

David Costa, Adega

Daniel Herrera, Mt. Hamilton GrandView

Best Cider

Cider Junction
820 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

Redwood Coast Cider
821 Cherry Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070

South City Ciderworks
Available in various retail locations in the South Bay

Best Craft Beer Selection

Out of the Barrel
1875 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 560, Campbell, CA 95008
201 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Taplands
1171 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Craft Brewer

Hapa’s Brewing Company
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 90, San Jose, CA 95126
114 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Strike Brewing Co.
2099 S 10th St, Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95112
469 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Hermitage Brewing Company
1627 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Craft Canned Beer

Strike Brewing Co.
2099 S 10th St, Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95112
469 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Barebottle Brewing Company
2520 Augustine Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Narrative Fermentations
101 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Craft Cocktails

Paper Plane
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113

Los Gatos Soda Works
21 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Cuban/Caribbean

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
Locations in Campbell, San Jose and Menlo Park

Habana Cuba Restaurant
387 S 1st St, Suite 109, San Jose, CA 95113

La Bodeguita Del Medio
463 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Desserts

Icing on the Cake
50 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Peters Bakery
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

Alexander’s Patisserie
209 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 100, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Diner

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Holder’s Country Inn
Three locations in San Jose

Los Gatos Cafe
340 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Dining After 10pm

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

La Victoria Taqueria
131 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
19359 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Dining Value

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Locations in Cupertino, Fremont and San Jose

Best Distillery

10th Street Distillery
2131 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

South Bay Spirits
695 Quinn Ave, Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95112

Essential Spirits Alambic Distillery
144B S Whisman Rd, Mountain View, CA 94041

Best Donuts

Stan’s Donut Shop
2628 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Psycho Donuts
2006 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008

Manley’s Donut Shop
Locations in Cupertino and San Jose

Best Ethnic Market

Chavez Supermarket
Multiple locations

Mitsuwa Marketplace
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

International Food Bazaar
2052 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Best Family Restaurant

Old Spaghetti Factory
51 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria
Locations in Milpitas, Morgan Hill and San Jose

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Filipino

Tapsilog Bistro
819 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Tapsilog Cantina
1998 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Mabuhay Grill
888 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, Santa Clara, CA 95035

Best Food Truck

Sam’s Chowdermobile

Tacomania

Chick N’ Bros

Best Fried Chicken

Starbird Chicken
Locations in Campbell, San Jose and Sunnyvale

Bonchon
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, Suite 66, San Jose, CA 95118

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

Best Fried Chicken Sandwich

Starbird Chicken
Locations in Campbell, San Jose and Sunnyvale

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

Scratch
Campbell and San Jose: 408.601.0396

Best Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream

Willow Glen Creamery
1100 Lincoln Ave, Suite 130, San Jose, CA 95125

Salt & Straw
250 University Ave, Suite 110, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Yogurtland
Multiple locations

Best German Restaurant

Teske’s Germania
255 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Naschmarkt Restaurant
384 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Ludwig’s Biergarten
261 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112
383 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Best Gluten-Free Menu Option

LB Steak
334 Santana Row, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95128

Crepes Bistro
57 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Scratch
Campbell and San Jose: 408.601.0396

Best Greek

Opa!
Locations in Campbell, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara and Willow Glen

Falafel’s Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

Nick The Greek
Multiple locations

Best Happy Hour

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 190, Campbell, CA 95008

Sushi Confidential
247 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
26 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95113

Woodhams Sports Lounge
4475 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Best Hawaiian

Hukilau
230 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

J&J Hawaiian BBQ
1170 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Hawaiian BBQ
6233 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95119

Best Hot Dog

Happy Hound
15899 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Mark’s Hot Dogs
48 S Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

Umai Savory Hot Dogs
1158 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95133

Best Hotel or Restaurant Bar

The Grill on the Alley
172 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Dio Deka, Hotel Los Gatos
210 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Korean

Omogari
154 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

Korean Palace
2297 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

Gen Korean BBQ
Locations in Fremont, Mountain View and San Jose

Best Latin American

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Adelita’s Taqueria and Bar
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Zona Rosa
1411 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
81 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best LGBTQ Bar

Splash
65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113

Mac’s Club
39 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113

Renegades
501 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95110

Best Local Coffee Roaster

Chromatic Coffee Co.
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95126

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
101 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Academic Coffee
499 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Local Winery

Testarossa Winery
300 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

J Lohr Vineyards & Wines
1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Ridge Vineyards
17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Lunch Value

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Zanotto’s Family Market
Locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale

Best Margarita

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

El Jardin Tequila Bar
368 Santana Row, Suite 1050, San Jose, CA 95128

Best Mediterranean

Nick The Greek
Multiple locations

Dio Deka
210 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

House of Falafel
19590 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Irish Pub

O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub
25 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

Rosie McCann’s
355 Santana Row, Suite 1060, San Jose, CA 95128

Katie Bloom’s Irish Pub
369 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Micro Distillery

10th Street Distillery
2131 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

South Bay Spirits
695 Quinn Ave, Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95112

Venus Spirits
200 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Best Microbrew

Hapa’s Brewing Company
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 90, San Jose, CA 95126

Narrative Fermentations
101 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

Faultline Brewing Company
1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Best Middle Eastern

Falafel’s Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

Dish n’ Dash
Locations in Cupertino, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose and Sunnyvale

Oren’s Hummus
Locations in Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View and Palo Alto

Best New Restaurant

LUNA Mexican Kitchen, The Pruneyard
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Be.Steak.A.
1887 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Good Spot
386 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Outdoor Dining

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

Palermo
791 Auzerais Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Best Patio

San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

Best Pearl Teas

7 Leaves Cafe
1743 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95131
375 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
30 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Boba Guys
855 El Camino Real, Suite 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301
201 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022
378 Santana Row, Suite 1115, San Jose, CA 95128

Boba Bar
310 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Pho

House of Pho
1066 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1852 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
5353 Almaden Expy, Suite 50, San Jose, CA 95118

Pho Ha Noi
969 Story Rd, Suite 6048, San Jose, CA 95122
10100 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Pho Y #1 Noodle House
1660 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121

Best Pizza

A Slice of New York
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117
1253 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Pizza My Heart
Multiple locations

Jake’s of WIllow Glen
1074 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Poke

Poke House
Multiple locations

Hawaiian Poke Bowl
SoFa Market, 387 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Aloha Fresh
225 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Portuguese

Adega
1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Bacalhau Grill
1555 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Petiscos
399 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Pre-Sharks Game Spot

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

The Brit
173 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Ramen

Orenchi Ramen
3540 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Ramen Nagi
541 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Kumako Ramen
211 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
487 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Best Restaurant

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 190, Campbell, CA 95008

Manresa
320 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Alexander’s Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Restaurant with a View

Mt. Hamilton GrandView
15005 Mt Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA 95140

Scott’s Seafood
200 S 1st St, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95113

Silicon Valley Capital Club
50 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Salads

Starbird Chicken
Locations in Campbell, San Jose and Sunnyvale

sweetgreen
Locations in Mountain View, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale

Sticks n’ Greens
387 S 1st St, Suite 117, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Sandwich Shop

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Locations in Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale

Zanotto’s Family Market
Locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale

Bertucelli’s La Villa Gourmet
1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Seafood

The Fish Market
3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3775 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Scott’s Seafood
200 S 1st St, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95113

Pacific Catch
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Jose

Best Small Restaurant

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

Brown Chicken Brown Cow
397 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Braise
1185 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Southern Food

Poor House Bistro
91 Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95110

Jackie’s Place
840 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112

Southern Kitchen
27 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Sports Bar

Britannia Arms
5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95124
1087 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129

Double D’s Sports Grille
354 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Rookies Sports Lodge
99 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
1535 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Steakhouse

Alexander’s Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Morton’s The Steakhouse
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Tea Shop/Cafe

Lisa’s Tea Treasures
2305 S Winchester Blvd, Suite 110, Campbell, CA 95008
167 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022

7 Leaves Cafe
1743 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95131
375 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
330 E Hamilton Ave Campbell, CA 95008

TeaLeaf
1275 1st St, Gilroy, CA 95020

Best Vegan Menu

Good Karma Artisan Ales & Cafe
37 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Vegetarian House
520 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112

Happy Hooligans
1686 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1711 Branham Ln, Suite A9, San Jose, CA 95118

Best Vegetarian

Oren’s Hummus
Locations in Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View and Palo Alto

Craft Roots
17230 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Good Karma Artisan Ales & Cafe
37 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Vietnamese

King Eggroll
Multiple locations

Vung Tau
535 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112
1750 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

Vietnoms
SoFA Market, 387 S 1st St, Suite 121, San Jose, CA 9511
Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite B327, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Wine & Food Experience

Le Papillon
410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Left Bank Brasserie
377 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose, CA 95128

LB Steak
334 Santana Row, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95128

Best Wine Club

Enoteca La Storia
416 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
320 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

Tessora’s Barra di Vino
234 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Picchetti Winery
13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Wine Label

Testarossa Winery
300 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Ridge Vineyards
17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Picchetti Winery
13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Wine List

Plumed Horse
14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Manresa
320 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

LB Steak
334 Santana Row, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95128

Best Wine Tasting Room

Testarossa WInery
300 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Ridge Vineyards
17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Clos LaChance Winery
1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin, CA 95046

San Jose/South County

Includes Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin

Best American Restaurant

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

Dry Creek Grill
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Bakery

Peters Bakery
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

Greenlee’s Bakery
1081 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Flour Flower
896 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Bar

Paper Plane
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Jack’s Bar
167 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Breakfast

The Breakfast Club
1432 W San Carlos St, Suite 80, San Jose, CA 95126

Scrambl’z
5055 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

The Table
1110 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Brunch

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

The Table
1110 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

The Breakfast Club
1432 W San Carlos St, Suite 80, San Jose, CA 95126

Best Burrito

Super Taqueria
Multiple locations

La Victoria Taqueria
131 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Adelita’s Taqueria and Bar
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Best Business Lunch

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Maggiano’s Little Italy
3055 Olin Ave, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95128

Left Bank Brasserie
377 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose, CA 95128

Best Cafe/Coffeehouse

Roy’s Station Coffee & Tea
197 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

Chromatic Coffee Co.
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95126

Nirvana Soul
315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Chinese

Taiwan Restaurant
1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Mandarin Gourmet
5560 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123

King Eggroll
Multiple locations

Best Cocktails

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 190, Campbell, CA 95008

Paper Plane
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Farmers Market

Cambrian Park Farmers’ Market

Willow Glen Farmers’ Market

Japantown Farmer’s Market

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Roy’s Station Coffee & Tea
197 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

Chromatic Coffee
460 Lincoln Ave, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95126

Nirvana Soul
315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Dive Bar

The Caravan Lounge
98 Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

Jack’s Bar
167 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Indian

Amber India
377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

Punjab Cafe
322 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Curry On
241 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Italian Restaurant

Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria
Locations in Milpitas, Morgan Hill and San Jose

Il Fornaio
302 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Best Japanese

Sushi Confidential
26 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95113

Yuki Sushi
1140 Lincoln Ave, Suite 8, San Jose, CA 95125

Minato Japanese Restaurant
617 N 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Best Mexican

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Zona Rosa
1411 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Adelita’s Taqueria and Bar
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Best Taqueria

La Victoria Taqueria
131 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Adelita’s Taqueria and Bar
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Taqueria Tlaquepaque
721 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Thai

Krungthai
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

Tee Nee Thai
1423 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Thai Spice
1102 Bird Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Best Wine Shop

Total Wine and More
5140 Cherry Ave, Suite 30, San Jose, CA 95118

Joseph George Wines
1559 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Enoteca La Storia
320 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

San Jose/West Valley

Includes Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell

Best American Restaurant

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 190, Campbell, CA 95008

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Los Gatos Cafe
340 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Bakery

Icing on the Cake
50 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Manresa Bread
Locations in Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos and (coming soon) Palo Alto

Bijan Bakery & Cafe
170 S Market St, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95113
441 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Best Bar

The Vesper
394 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Katie Bloom’s
369 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Khartoum
300 Orchard City Dr, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Breakfast

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Los Gatos Cafe
340 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Hash House
851 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Brunch

Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 190, Campbell, CA 95008

Southern Kitchen
27 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Hash House
851 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Burrito

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

Andalé Mexican Kitchen
21 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Taqueria Los Pericos
1581 W Campbell Ave, Suite A, Campbell, CA 9500

Best Business Lunch

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

Steamer’s Grillhouse
31 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Capers Eat & Drink
1710 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Cafe/Coffeehouse

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting
101 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Barefoot Coffee
1819 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Chinese

Blue Sky
2028 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008

Tsing Tao
104 N San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell, CA 95008

Yeung Shing
14107 Winchester Blvd, Suite S, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Best Cocktails

Cedar Room
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 105, Campbell, CA 95008

Los Gatos Soda Works
21 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Sidecar Modern Tavern
25 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Best Farmers Market

Campbell Farmers’ Market

Los Gatos Farmers’ Market

Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co
101 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Orchard Valley Coffee
349 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Dive Bar

Black Watch
141 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Cardiff Lounge
260 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Khartoum
300 Orchard City Dr, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Indian

Royal Taj
1350 Camden Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Namaste Indian Cuisine
35 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

desi
501 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Italian Restaurant

Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar
14109 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Buca di Beppo
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

A Bellagio
33 S Central Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Japanese

Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse
1875 S Bascom Ave, Suite 2500, Campbell, CA 95008

Sushi Zono
831 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Best Mexican

LUNA Mexican Kitchen
1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Casa Lupe
2165 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008

Aqui
Locations in Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and Willow Glen

Best Taqueria

Andalé Mexican Kitchen Taqueria
21 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Orale Baja
1750 Winchester Blvd Campbell, CA 95008

Best Thai

Thai Orchid
866 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Thai Spice
337 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Mint Leaf Cuisine
14420 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Best Wine Shop

Tessora’s Barra di Vino
234 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Enoteca Direct
534 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Central Silicon Valley

Best American Restaurant

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
19359 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

St. John’s Bar & Grill
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Hobee’s
800 W Ahwanee Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Best Bakery

La Patisserie
19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Sugar Butter Flour
669 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Copenhagen Crown Bakery
2079 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Bar

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
10690 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Woodhams Sports Lounge
4475 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Normandy House Lounge
30 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Breakfast

Country Gourmet
1314 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Sara’s Kitchen
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Brunch

The Oxford Kitchen & Gastropub
195 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Bloom
202 Saratoga Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Burrito

Iguanas Burritozilla
4300 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Lupita’s Taqueria
2341 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Ruby’s Taqueria
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Best Business Lunch

Alexander’s Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Birk’s
3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Dish n’ Dash
Locations in Cupertino, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose and Sunnyvale

Best Cafe/Coffeehouse

Sara’s Kitchen
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

1oz Coffee
3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Best Chinese

Saigon Seafood Harbor
1135 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Epic Dumpling
673 Grape Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Lock Chun
4495 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Best Cocktails

Five Points
169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Woodhams Sports Lounge
4475 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Best Dive Bar

Woodhams Sports Lounge
4475 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub
135 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Paul & Eddie’s Monta Vista Inn
21619 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Best Farmers Market

Santa Clara Farmers Market

Sunnyvale Farmers Market

Cupertino Farmers Market

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Bean Scene Cafe
186 S Murphy St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Caffino
2790 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

1oz Coffee
3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Best Indian

Naan & Curry
375 Saratoga Ave, Suite E, San Jose, CA 95129

The Mynt
5210 Prospect Rd San Jose, CA 95129

Madras Cafe
1177 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Best Italian Restaurant

Il Fornaio
2752 Augustine Dr, Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Fiorillo’s
638 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Mio Vicino
1290 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Japanese

Yuki Sushi
1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Kobe Japanese Restaurant
2086 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050

Seto
511 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Best Mexican

Casa Lupe
671 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

La Paloma
2280 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Lupita’s Taqueria
2341 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Taqueria

Super Taqueria
1195 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria
666 N Fairoaks Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Ruby’s Taqueria
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Best Thai

Thai Basil
101 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Thaibodia Bistro
2200 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

White Elephant Thai Cuisine
930 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Best Wine Shop

Coach House Wine & Spirits
1655 S De Anza Blvd, Suite 1, Cupertino, CA 95014

Bobby’s Liquor
2327 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Prestige Wines & Liquors
490 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Peninsula

Best American Restaurant

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Los Altos Grill
233 3rd St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Hobee’s
4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Bakery

Alexander’s Patisserie
209 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Esther’s German Bakery
987 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022

Woodside Bakery & Cafe
325 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Best Breakfast

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Hobee’s Restaurant
4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Stacks
600 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Best Brunch

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Stacks
600 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Left Bank Brasserie
635 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Best Burrito

La Costeña
235 E Middlefield Rd, Suite 1A, Mountain View, CA 94043

Sancho’s Taqueria
491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2723 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3 Estrellita Mexican Bistro
971 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022

Best Business Lunch

St. John’s Bar & Grill
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Buck’s Restaurant
3062 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

Tamarine
546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Best Cafe/Coffeehouse

Red Rock Coffee
201 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Palo Alto Cafe
2675 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Backyard Brew
444 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Chinese

Chef Chu’s
1067 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022

Fu Lam Mum
153 Castro St, Suite 1, Mountain View, CA 94041

Mandarin Roots
3345 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Dive Bar

The Rose & Crown
547 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dutch Goose
3567 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Fred’s Place
2534 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043

Best Farmers Market

Mountain View Farmers’ Market

California Avenue Farmers’ Market

Los Altos Farmers’ Market

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Red Rock Coffee
201 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Dana Street Roasting Co.
744 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Palo Alto Cafe
2675 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Indian

Amber India
4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

Zareen’s Palo Alto
365 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Chaat Paradise
165 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

Best Italian Restaurant

Il Fornaio
Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Buca di Beppo
643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Doppio Zero
160 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Best Japanese-Peninsula

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill
2590 W El Camino Real, Suite 13, Mountain View, CA 94040

Gombei
1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Fuki Sushi
4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Mexican

Casa Lupe
459 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Fiesta Del Mar Too
735 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041

ViVe Sol
2020 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

Best Taqueria

Los Altos Taqueria
2105 Old Middlefield Way, Suite E Mountain View, CA 94043

Sancho’s Taqueria
491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2723 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Jennifer’s Taqueria
1929 Latham St, Mountain View, CA 94040

Best Thai

Siam Royal Authentic Thai
338 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Bangkok Bay
825 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

Best Wine Shop

K&L Wine Merchants
3005 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061

Rootstock Wine Bar
331 Castro St, Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94041

The Bottleshop
2627 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

Fremont and Milpitas

Best American

Black Bear Diner
5035 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Jack’s Brewing Co.
39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont, CA 94538

Mil’s Diner
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Best Bakery

Nothing Bundt Cakes
39052 Fremont Hub, Fremont, CA 94538

Amia Bakery
39095 Fremont Hub, Fremont, CA 94538

Best Breakfast

Bill’s Cafe
Multiple locations

Mil’s Diner
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Country Way
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Best Business Lunch

Dish n’ Dash
Locations in Cupertino, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose and Sunnyvale

Zahir’s Bistro
579 S Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Sen Dai Sushi
224 N Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Best Chinese

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
428 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035

Ho Chow
47966 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

New Yong Kang Seafood Restaurant
40900 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Best Dive Bar

Mojo Lounge
3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Kirby’s Sports Bar
42312 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

The Huddle
5152 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Best Farmers Market

Milpitas Farmers Market

Irvington Farmers Market

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Mission Coffee Roasting Company
151 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Bean Scene Cafe
4000 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538

Devout Coffee
37323 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Best Indian

Rangoli Flavors of India
43852 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Chaat Bhavan
5355 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Biryani ‘n’ Tadka
61 Serra Way, Suite 120, Milpitas, CA 95035

Best Japanese

Sen Dai Sushi
224 N Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Satomi Sushi
3655 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
5026 Mowry Ave, Fremont CA 94538

Mioki Sushi
3924 Decoto Rd, Fremont, CA 94555

Best Mexican

La Milpa
107 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

Casa Azteca Restaurant
20 N Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Cantaritos
1530 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Best Taqueria

Taqueria Las Vegas
1417 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
45401 Fremont Blvd, Fremont CA 94536

Los Dos Gallos Taqueria
50 Whitney Pl, Fremont, CA 94539

Taqueria El Mex-Cal
34169 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555

Best Thai

Banana Leaf
182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

Banh Thai Restaurant
39060 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Sala Thai Restaurant
3241 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
44800 S Grimmer Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
47894 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Best Wine Shop

Cork ‘n Bottle Liquors
5200 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Wine Globe
1641 S Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035