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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.

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2. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 4 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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3. Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(5324)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sacramento

Booked 61 times today

Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.

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4. RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo Alto

4.4

Awesome(382)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Palo Alto

Booked 184 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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5. 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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6. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley

4.1

Excellent(2000)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 74 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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7. 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

8. Evvia

4.8

Exceptional(4644)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 94 times today

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

9. The Village Pub

4.9

Exceptional(3979)

Price: Expensive

• American • Woodside

Booked 32 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 23 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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Billvip
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Extra special place to celebrate milestones and special occassions
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Ella Dining Room and BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sacramento
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4.7
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Nhu-Anh
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved every course. Had heard good things but wasn’t sure what to expect. Exceed my expectations! Highly recommend
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Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
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4.9
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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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Liane
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 2, 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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954 restaurants available nearby

1. Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

2. Commis Dining Room

3. Ella Dining Room and Bar

4. RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo Alto

5. Kokkari Estiatorio

6. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley

7. Angler San Francisco

8. Evvia

9. The Village Pub

10. Niku Steakhouse

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