19 Best American Restaurants in Santa Clara

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Birk's

Birk's Steak House • $$$
3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Prime Rib Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
Prime Blackened Ribeye
Kids Crème Brûlée
Appetizer Sampler
Chop House Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Truffle Seafood
Seafood Pasta
Fried Calamari
Caesar Salad

“first time at this restaurant amazing food service was impeccable Ken was our server his recommendations were fabulous we had the wedge salad and shrimp appetizer very good then the tomahawk steak was A1 i had the filet mignon spinach and potatoes i would go back for sure .“

4.3 Superb338 Reviews

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Bloom

Bloom American • $$
202 Saratoga Ave, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Sweet Potato Shishito Hash
Bloom's Breakfast Burrito
Croissant French Toast
Chilaquiles Verdes
Bacon Avocado Bene
Chicken & Waffles
Garden Scramble
Croque Monsieur
Jumbo Crab Bene

“The ambiance and service here is top notch and we really enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately the food was just a little bland and the Chorizo Benedict tasted much more like a tomato sauce than chorizo but the chilaquiles were very good. The drink menu was the best part with great bloody Marys and non alcoholic options.“

4.4 Superb121 Reviews
Smoked Out BBQ Barbecue • $$
807 Aldo Ave #106, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Brisket and Rib Combo OH Yeah
Smoked Pulled Pork
Garlic Cornbread
Mac and Cheese
Potato Salad
Dirty Rice
Pork Ribs
Tri Tip
Chili

“Though BBQ items were served a bit cold, they were quite good. The well-cooked Tri-Tip was so tender as if they'd melt in my mouth. They know how to do BBQ but the food needs to be served warmer. I also liked the corn bread. Small eatery. Simple setting. Self-service. Cheap utensils. For the price they charge and the sake of cutting meats, they should have invested better cutleries.They also run food truck around the area.“

4.6 Superb68 Reviews
Holder’s Mission City Grill Grills • $
2000 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Rib Eye Steak & Eggs
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chicken and Waffles
Fresh Fruit Crepes
Chicken Fried Steak
Breakfast Burrito
Side Hash Browns
Swedish Pancakes
Belgian Waffle
Garlic Fries

“First time at this Holder’s location. My omelette was fluffy, tender and with perfect amount of bacon, cheese, etc throughout the dish. I most enjoyed the service that was very quick to make sure we had fresh brewed coffee and to take our order. A big shout out to our server Kim. She has an infectious smile and good humor. Will be back!“

4.4 Superb85 Reviews
Restaurant Gish American • $$$
1998 Homestead Rd Suite 113, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Tomato Panzanella
Mushroom Risotto
Wine Pairing
Truffle

“I got the March menu, and the highlights of the menu were the chicken breast wrapped in chicken mousse and raw wagyu salad. The other items were fine but not quite memorable. I would suggest to skip the add on caviar since it does not add much for the cost. Wine is delicious. Service is decent. The team is small but efficient. The space is also small, and the restroom is in a different facility. Overall, the experience was pleasant. However, the price for my dinner including wines and add on is on par with one Michelin star places. And I find that a little over priced.“

4.4 Superb83 Reviews
The Halford Brewpubs • $$
1494 Halford Ave, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

House Smoked Beef Brisket
Decadent Deviled Eggs
Portabella Burger
Bread Pudding
Fish & Chips
Wagyu Burger
Calamari
Wings

“Came here specifically for Pliney the younger! You have to order the drink in a pair with another drink. Example would be pliney the younger and pliney the elder. Guess that's their way of making more sales. Line gets pretty long. It can wrap outside of the store. Ordering the food is pretty easy through the machine. Food came out in a timely manner on their robot machine. Typical bar food with an Asian twist. Nothing amazing. Service was good. You're able to order drinks for your whole table. Give this spot a try if you're craving a beer!“

4.4 Superb74 Reviews
Eureka! Santa Clara American • $$
2762 Augustine Dr Suite 130, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Honey-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Veggie Beet Burger
Grilled Chicken Nachos
Truffle Cheese Fries
Napa Chicken Sandwich
Mac N' Cheese Balls
Mac & Cheese Balls
Seared Ahi Salad
Fish and Chips

“We have been here a few times already and the burgers are always consistently delicious! Generous portions without being overwhelming and what sets them apart are the noticeably superior quality of ingredients.Today our experience was even better thanks to our excellent server Esteban! We will be back for sure!“

4.2 Good135 Reviews
The Stand - American Classics Redefined American • $
785 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
BBQ Brisket on Pretzel Bun
Havarti Shroom Burger
The Onion Stack Burger
Crispy Chicken Bites
Ultimate Egg Burger
Veggie Bliss Burger
Sweet Potato Fries

“If you're craving a burger this is definitely the place to come to!! SO much variety and they make their own chips and provide free pickles which are very refreshing to add to your burger!! Went here for a dinner with friends before a comedy show and I love that they're open all day so we could head over for an early meal before our 7pm show in Santa Clara! The person taking the order was so friendly and the process is so easy with the huge menus - easy to read and with SO MANY choices - burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, tons of sides to pick from in different sizes. And their drink selections are great - I LOVE diet dr. pepper which many places don't serve so I was super happy!!! The drinks are a self serve which is super helpful. They don't leave out napkins but servers walking around are happy to provide extra for you when you ask. So you order - get a number - find a table (which there are many options with high tops, regular seating, bar seating, outdoor seating... The food comes out fairly quickly and it's DELICOUS!! We got the ABC Burger which has avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese! My friends got it and devoured it. They said it was really good... They also enjoyed their sweet potato fries! Love the waffle shape and they had different dips they provided which were delicious. I got the Havarti Shroom! SO GOOD - especially when you add in the pickles! Hubby got the Seared Ahi Tuna Sandwich which he also devoured - having the skinny crispy fried onions provided a lot of texture and flavor. I may have to get that myself next time. And we shared a side of onion rings - crispy - wasn't oily tasty with a super light batter. For a "side" they give you a lot... I also added pics from our first visit there when they first opened. I got the short rib grilled cheese sandwich! OMG DECADENT... I LOVED that sandwich and SO filling! Hubby went completely opposite and went healthy and got the falafel wrap which he enjoyed - was light and tons of veggies with the falafel. LOVE this place - service is great - friendly and fast. and FOOD and options! hands down the BEST!! I love they give you so many options - decadent to healthy!! Our go to for burgers and sandwiches and just American classics for SURE!!“

4.1 Good163 Reviews
Denny's Diner • $
1745 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Eggs and Bacon and Sausage and Hash Browns
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Chicken Fried Steak
Santa Fe Skillet
Lumberjack Slam
Grand Slam

“Have been eating here for the last couple weeks,(once last weekend tonight) in the evening around 8:30 or 9:00 the host and the cooks are awesome super friendly very good personality good atmosphere very helpful and I see them helping the other customers too. Double cheeseburgers are awesome and the fries are awesome too even after we got it home!“

4.1 Good113 Reviews
Hungry Hound American • $
1000 Lafayette St C, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger and Onion Rings
1 4 Pound Burger and Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
Avocado Burger
Fish and Chips
French Fries
Hot Pastrami
Bacon Melt

“I'm making the comment for my wife. We went for hot dog. My wife didn't like it very much when she saw it from the outside, but then she ate fish & chips and liked it very much. She asked me to make a nice comment about the food, the portion size, and they offered ice cream to our child, thank you.“

4.2 Good48 Reviews
Last Chance Restaurant Pizza • $
3400 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Super Supreme Deluxe Pizza
Ribeye Sandwich

“Had the special fish and chips. Simple lunch but very good. Fries were crisp and fish was cooked perfectly. Friend with me had the Chicken Philly and he said it was very good. Very friendly staff and would absolutely recommend having lunch here. Will be back in the future to try the pizza's which another party was having and it looked delicious.“

4.2 Good46 Reviews

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The Hut

The Hut Barbecue • $
3200 The Alameda, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Tri Tip Sandwich
The Tri - Tip
Baby Back Ribs
Beet & Arugula
Truffle Fries
Street Taco
Pulled Pork
The Tri Tip
Onion Rings
Sauces

“The food was a bit of a mixed bag! Their fried food is lovely; crispy and well seasoned, it’s freshly fried and piping hot when it hits the table. My friend got the tri-tip sandwich and greatly enjoyed it, my partner and I got a half rack of ribs with Mac and cheese and baked beans. The Mac and cheese was decent but a bit grainy, and the baked beans were mostly nice but very heavy on the cumin, and the ribs had a nice smokey flavor but you had to work a bit to get the meat off the bones. The staff was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was laid back and their tap options were excellent.“

3.9 Good65 Reviews
The Cheesecake Factory American • $$
3041 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Skinnylicious Asian Chicken Salad
Chicken Madeira and Steak Diane
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Skinnylicious Chicken Pasta
Original Cheesecake Slice
Factory Nachos and Cheese
Famous Factory Meatloaf
Sourdough Bread Basket
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake

“I love coming here because they are so friendly about my many allergies. The service was great. There was a bit of a wait to get seated, it was very crowded, but once we were seated it didn't seem overly crowded as far as feeling like I had my own personal space, which was good. The food was delicious. I got the Thai salad and a side of sweet potato fries. Both were bigger servings than I expected so I brought the extra home and ate it the next day. I recommend this establishment for sure.Dietary restrictions: As long as you let the server know about your allergies they are very accommodating.“

3.8 Good144 Reviews
Mikayla's Cafe American • $
2209 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Southbay Style Croissant French Toast
Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict
Spicy Crab Cake Benedict
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken and Waffle
Breakfast Burrito
Chicken Sandwich
Corned Beef Hash
Scrambled Eggs
Pulled Pork

“Great breakfast experience. We were planning to go into SF early in the morning, and we decided to eat breakfast on the way. This place was the only place on the way that was open, and we got really lucky!! The food never missed any flavor from every ingredients!! The food portion was little bit heavy for me considering eating full burrito at 8am. We went there 8am on Saturday morning. The place was half filled. Very friendly servers and very attentive!! Plenty of parking space.“

3.9 Good48 Reviews
Valley Plaza Cafe New American • $$
2885 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara

“We stayed at the Embassy Suites while in Santa Clara on business and we were so happy we gave this place a try! We didn't eat food we had cocktails from the best bartender we ever met! Her name is Mimi and she's a true professional. All I'll say is every drink we had she absolutely killed it. We look forward to coming back! Get you a Mimi's Starbucks and Mimi's Amaretto Sour you'll thank us later!“

4.1 Good23 Reviews
Armadillo Willy's BBQ Barbecue • $$
2624 E Homestead Rd, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Prime Brisket Small Plate
Pork or Chicken Sandwich
East Texas Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Prime Brisket Plate
Steak Sandwich Fries
Texas BBQ Plate
Baby Back Ribs
Texas BBQ Ribs
Potato Salad

“Ordered ribs and some brisket. Ribs were fall off the bone, brisket was pretty fatty but otherwise tasty. I also tried the corn salad, which was a nice complement to the meats - cool and with a little acid to break up the rich and savory BBQ. The corn bread muffin was also delicious.“

3.8 Good48 Reviews
Spicy and More American •
2019 Ed, El Camino Real Suite 926, Santa Clara
4.2 Good12 Reviews
SmokeEaters Hot Wings Chicken Wings • $$
3175 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Basket of Garlic Fries
Nashville Hot Chicken
Our Famous Wingers
Chicken Tenders
Regular Fries
Fried Chicken
Onion Rings
5 Wingers
Tater Tots
Burger

“These perfectly moist, crispy wings with nuclear sauce are some of the best wings I’ve ever tasted. Great ambiance with games on the TV and an impressive variety of drinks on tap, but the food is good enough that I’d go for that alone. 10/10 would recommend.“

3.7 Good66 Reviews
West Coast Bowls American •
3315 Coronado Pl, Santa Clara

“This location is consistent with the few other locations I have tried. There is a range of prices that will fit within your budget and they have a great rewards program. I ordered my usual salmon bowl and it was delish as usual. Staff was friendly and attentive. I would visit this location again.“

3.7 Good58 Reviews
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