50 Best American Restaurants near Saratoga

“Our family of 5 went to celebrate my twins birthday. Our server Timmy was very kind and friendly. At the end of dinner he brought over separate desserts for each of my twins mentioning that they probably wouldn't want to share their dessert since they were already sharing their birthday as twins. That was very thoughtful of him! Overall had a great time celebrating . The service and food was good!“

“Celebrated our anniversary and everything was perfect! Great food and excellent service!!!“

“I cannot say enough about this restaurant! GOGA is the place to go for fresh, healthy, delicious food! Definitely Saratoga’s hidden gem! It is behind the UPS building with plenty of parking. The staff is wonderful, very accommodating & Chef Brads presentation & deliciousness of his fabulous meals is always 5 stars! We will be going back this Sunday for brunch with family from out of town that can’t wait to try it! Go GOGA!!“

“Apparently there is an egg dish I never knew I needed in my life: Turkish Eggs, poached and served over herb flavored yogurt with spicy oil. The poached eggs were the perfect texture, the yogurt was delicious, although the spicy oil drizzle could have been more spicy. It’s a nice light breakfast dish that I would love to experiment with. The menu here is quite varied, the latte we ordered was pretty good too. We sat outside in the sun on a crisp winter morning, it’s a joy. Will be back to try other things.“

“One of the best smash burgers we have had. Enjoyed dinner with Redwood Cafe while at Wilkerson Farms. The gentleman that was cooking knows how to make an excellent burger and frys. His service was top notch. I would highly recommend to anyone that come across his food truck to stop and give it a try. You will not regret it. 10/10“

“Love this cute brunch spot in downtown. Always great food, great service and good options to pick from. They always accommodate any changes or requests and go out of their way to make it happen. I have here a few time already and will be going again! Love it!“

“Delicious food, fabulous staff. A must try“

“Super interesting menu for the adventurous. The plating was beautiful, very picture-worthy.

I will say, the price was a little steep for the type of meat and ingredients and the menu was pretty well-thought out but random. Not so cohesive of a menu it felt. But I really appreciated the creativity and the fact that this restaurant is serving foods like smoked
chicken gizzards for the more refined palate; there were provoking plates that deserve applaud.

The wine pairing was worth adding. 3/4 pairings were outstanding.

The ambiance was also homey but elevated, if I could turn my living space into this room I would. I think this was my favorite part of the restaurant. It was definitely a haven!

The service was neutral and rushed, but zero complaints whatsoever. Their policy of 48h cancellation is (as a customer) unreasonable, but they typically waive it if you are a first-time customer.“

“Met a friend for drinks! Bartender was friendly and engaging! Atmosphere was energetic and their appetizer meatballs were amazing! Will definitely go back! ❤️“

“excelente atención, muy amables y sobre todo la comida riquísima.“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere, clean and prompt service.“

“My family and I usually order it online and then go to pick up the order. Although we have never eaten inside the restaurant, we Have never had a problem when picking up our food. It has always been ready for us. The food is excellent! We recently just started getting their shakes, which are to die for.“

“The service attitude here is great. I like the drinks very much. It feels very magical, like a magic potion🥰“

“My husband and I love this place!!! Not only is the food GREAT but everyone here is so friendly!!! This is by far one of our favorite and best places to come to for a good hearty meal!!! And who wouldn't love to see the Beautiful Gina!!! Her laugh and her smile is contagious!!!“

“My favorite local hangout! food is always great, their beer selection is well-chosen and often local, staff is friendly and helpful. plus the live music is a fun addition in the warmer weather.“

“The Stand is a really solid spot to grab some burgers and fries. Be warned, the chili cheese fries are a pretty hefty portion. Don’t overdo it like we did haha.

Their burger offerings are interesting, but you can also get a classic cheeseburger if you’d rather keep it simple.

The staff were friendly, and the space has TONS of seating. Definitely a good place to get lunch or dinner with a group.“

“Hands down for sure 🙌 the food was so delicious and just what i expected after hearing about the melt. Employees are so welcoming and I got offered a warm cookie and that made my kids beyond happy. Thank you staff we definitely will be back.“

“Our family’s all time favorite restaurant in the Bay Area… genuinely good foods worth of every penny 👍🏻“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love Urban Plates! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and every dish I’ve tried has been bursting with flavor. What really sets Urban Plates apart is their commitment to quality. The salads are vibrant and crisp, the proteins are cooked to perfection, and I can always count on their delicious, house-made sauces to elevate each meal. The option to customize my plate allows me to explore new flavors while sticking to my dietary preferences. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend their favorites. Plus, the commitment to sustainability and using local ingredients makes me feel good about my choices. Whether I’m dining in or grabbing a meal to go, Urban Plates never disappoints. It’s truly one of my favorite spots to enjoy fresh, wholesome food!“

“Fresh air and warm . Food was awesome and they give you yours moneys worth“

“The turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy was fresh and delicious!! I would definitely order again!! Yummy!❤️“

“Great food and always good service!“

“Good food and like the 🎤Karaoke on Saturdays 👍“

“Excelente atención , Delicioso variedades de platillos me encanta es mi segunda vez llegando ahí y me encanto Ohh algo muy importante buenísima musica como Zzumberas nos encanto TODO !!! Realmente Gracias Recomendado 💯 % impecable atención .“

“a nice casual bar and restaurant. the food is delicious and the service is good.“

“Enjoyed their Hamburger and fish & Chips Fries are excellent. Lovely surroundings, the ducks enjoyed the pool.“

“Been coming here since grad school in the early 2000s. Still good food after all these years. The nice owners work so hard to make delicious food. Too bad they no longer serve beer. Owner says SCU students got too rowdy with alcohol and causing trouble, so it’s not worth it to serve alcohol anymore. Thank the kids for ruining it for everyone.“

“Excellent food and service. Our chicken chile soup, Jerk chicken sandwich and chicken meatballs penne pasta were all tasty. Big shoutout to our super star server Rolever. He was attentive, knowledgeable, proactive and friendly which made our dining experience a 10/10 one!🤩“

“Yummy hamburgers and sweet potato fries, great staff!“

“I gave the atmosphere three stars only because there's no soft upholstered features in the room so sound bounces off everywhere and gets amplified. if loud talker are sitting anywhere near you you won't be able to hear your dinner companions.“

“Great place, love the coffee and the friendliness of the employees.“

“We sat up stairs and the atmosphere, food, beer and service were great!!!“

“Awesome staff to greet on a dreary rainy morning. Martin was cheerful, attentive to the needs of 2 hungry ladies & ensure our bkfast was "just right." Yes, we/I will return next trip here.“

“What a great find on the last day of our trip to California. The space was beautiful, the staff was great and the food was delicious! The chicken was delicious and filling and fresh. The Cioppino was fabulous!!! The garlic bread that came with it was delicious. I had a green salad to start and it too was excellent. Great glass of Zinfandel. And the flourless almond cake with pineapple and vanilla gelato also delicious. They focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Well done!“

“Our neighborhood BJs has been a family staple for many years!“

“Foods always onpoint. Good service. Gets noisy on weekends but if you like to drink, it seems to be a happening place.“

“Great food & a fun bar! Love this place....😍“

“Our group of 17 was superbly handled. Thanks team!“

“Awesome! Good food and service I will be back!!“

“Threw a party at Wheelhouse, Kendall was great to work with! Very flexible and helped to make sure I stayed in my budget. She also helped find the right food vendor for us and we were not disappointed! Set-up & staff were great on the day of. Great beverage options so that there was something for everyone. Thank you, Kendall & Wheelhouse!“

“great eggs Benedict, great service. lunch on the patio 😆“

“The food was so good. My steak was cooked to perfection. This was a last minute bruch with my friends. We saw it on tiktok and decided to go. The only thing was my red velvet pancakes were not red velvet 😪. It looked nothing like the video and definitely didn't taste like red velvet. I've eaten at restaurants with red velvet pancakes and mine taste like regular pancakes and it was pink not red. Other than that the drinks and vibes were good. I will be back to try some tacos!“

“Half-pound (and up) fresh ground chuck burgers perfectly cooked. Plenty of menu options like turkey, bison, ostrich & more. The fries are excellent, and you load up your burger with all the fixins. Simply the best burger in the South Bay - even better that what Kirks USED to be.“

“great staff friendly service and tasty food“

“The food is great and they have great bloody Mary’s“

“Delicious, smokey flavor, tender beef, soft bread and the root beer was delicious! a bit pricey, but well worth it! 😊“

“We celebrated our anniversary over great service and outstanding food. Everything sounds and looks amazingly good on the menu. We had the Baca Burger which was scrumptious and their BLT... well that bacon was to die for. My son, soon to be 6yrs old had the children’s cheese burger and it was perfect for a growing boys appetite. He loved it. Thank you Chef Rod and Mado for the delicious experience. The Rojas“

“This was our first time and on Mother’s Day. We were seated right away on the patio (by choice) next to a heater. We ordered and our food came pretty quick and was delicious. I had the California Eggs Benedict and boy did the homemade hollandaise sauce blow my taste buds. It’s was so good.“

“This is a new restaurant in Mountain View, in the San Antonio Center. It's connected to the new Hyatt Centric, and a restaurant I highly recommend. The Poke Tuna Nachos and Wings were perfectly done and full of flavor. Paired well with an IPA.“