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!!“

“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“

“bell tower cafe has an old school vibe with decent food. the wait staff is friendly and the food arrived to the table quickly. I had pancakes as part of my order and I wish they had a glass container for the syrup... instead I was given a small single serving plastic container. I also was turned off by the extremely cheap silverware.. it was one step up from plastic... amazing how little details can give you such a strong impression about a place. If I had to choose between the bell tower cafe or holders country inn (the one in Saratoga), I would choose holders... simply for the less cheap feeling it brings.“

“My partner and I loveeee coming to the place for some late night munchies. The food is fantastic plus their cane sugar soda feels like a better choice from regular sodas. Overall the vibes here are great. Glad that we have a cool eatery near by that’s open late 😎“

“Delicious food, fabulous staff. A must try“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

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

“Highly recommend Restaurant Gish. We had a lovely time. The food is excellent, and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. They have a rotating menu so the food changes each month. I will definitely be back here again and am recommending this place to people I know.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“I love this restaurant, but it is NOT a sports bar. It's a restaurant (with good food!) with a square 'floating' bar in the front of the restaurant that has a few TVs that usually have sports on. If you want the divey, sports-bar experience, this ain't it.“

“I’ve been coming here for years and the food has been consistently excellent. The crispy chicken sandwich is simple yet delicious and well executed. The grilled cheese and Mac and Cheese are some of the best I’ve had. Service is quick, seating is sufficient and the space is clean.“

“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.“

“Very nice casual restaurant, that I visited while in Sunnyvale. I had the salmon, roasted potatoes, and asparagus. My food tasted fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was clean and well lit. We will definitely come back when we are in town again.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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 .“

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

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

“Nice friendly staff, clean restaurant we go there every Monday or Tuesday“

“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.“

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

“We have been customers of Bazille across several states for years. We find the food to be of good quality, well-prepared, and served with great care. The service was great at the Bazille in San Jose. The atmosphere was elegant casual and conducive to a nice dinner with family or friends without having to compete with noise. I rarely give a 5-star rating in food. The food here is solid.“

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

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

“This restaurant was absolutely delicious! I ordered the fig and goat cheese burger, and it was out of this world. I wasn't expecting it to be that amazing, but it completely exceeded my expectations. The combination of flavors was incredible, and I'd definitely order it again. Highly recommend giving it a try!“

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

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

“Great food and always good service!“

“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.“

“Nice place, big portions (come hungry!), creative fusion food.“

“Very attentive staff and delicious food“

“I Went here when I was 22 and crazy. Burgers and drinks were always GOOD. 43 years later my wife and I returned (Im Still Crazy LOL) and the food and drinks are even better!! Dan at the bar Is the Man. He makes one hec of a Mexican Mule. Tip Him Well, he's a great man. My Favorite Place ... end of story (:“

“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!“

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

“There is usually a split of either good food or good drinks when it comes to happy hour, this place comes close to both good. We were seated promptly at a booth since it was after 4pm on a Monday. Daisy helped us with drinks and appetizers. We chose poke nachos, chicken wrap with lettuce, hummus with bread, all meat pizza, poke nachos and calamari. The drinks arrived and the appetizers quickly followed. The calamari came with a red sauce and a slightly spiced tartar sauce, good crisp. The hummus, a friend's go-to, had a nutty flavor. The poke nachos had a crisp fried wonton wrap, I was hoping for larger cubes but the flavor was nice (not shoyu) and good texture. The pizza was great, the proper thin crust with meat and cheese. A friend chose the chicken lettuce wrap with 2 sauces, peanut sauce and Thai sweet and sour. The chicken and peanut sauce had a bit too much of ginger so she did not like it as much. The chicken was a little dry. The beer is what our friend likes and he tries a different one when he visits. Serving size was generous, service was nice and efficient. Parking at Santana Row can get crowded. We parked in garage off Winchester Blvd after Tatum. It is free for the first 2 hours.“

“We really enjoyed our first trip to this charming small eatery in downtown San Jose. Tucked away on Post north of First St., without obvious signage, The Club can be hard to find, but is worth the search. The craft cocktails were creative, interesting, and delicious. The Kale salad was a large serving, with a tasty house made dressing and a variety of fresh ingredients. The Short Ribs are were tender moist and delicious, served over a small serving of parsnip purée. My seafood pasta was deliciously sauced with generous portions of shrimp and salmon, though a little more pasta would have been nice. Crème Brûlée was delicious. Prices are moderate, appropriate for quality. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful,. Decor is minimalist but tasteful. Overall very enjoyable, a good time was has by all!“

“my fiance & son & I came out for the first time & we all couldn't stop saying how great to perfection each of our plates tasted , awesome service friendly“

“This is a restaurant with a very stylish decoration. The classical decoration makes people feel like they are back in the past era when dining. I think everyone can experience it. At the same time, the food in the restaurant is still very delicious.“

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

“Great food would definitely go again“

“Lunch at the counter today, as always food was excellent, high quality and well prepared. Could ramble on about how great everything was, but just go, seriously. I've tried all locations in Santa Clara and San Jose (Pleasanton too), and they're the same, pick one and go, hard to be disappointed....“