“We recently visited the Santa Cruz tasting room after an event we attended in the area. Our server was very personable and attentive.The ambience of the tasting room was cozy and artfully decorated. Lastly, the wine flight was incredible. They offer an option of a custom tasting flight which allows flexibility based on your preferences. They also have a small bites menu available which looked tempting but alas we had just eaten.“
“This is a fantastic site to drink wines with friends. The views from their lower tasting area is lovely looking towards the Santa Cruz mountains over a lovely valley. House produces great whites and they have a nice charcuterie plate at this location. While they sort out their higher level north facing site, it's still workers a trip up here.“
“I’ve been here twice and the second time was amazing! Michelle was fantastic and so much fun to talk to! I was sitting by myself at the counter and we engaged in great conversation. She didn’t pressure to buy additional drinks or take more home. She also let me take my time there. Thanks for a great experience, Michelle!!“
“Great Ambiance with a beautiful patio and bar and friendly staff. The food is limited and they close the patio too early. It would be perfect if they expanded the menu. It always seems uncrowded, which is crazy because it's such a cool place.“
“What a super cute and quaint place to indulge in good food and good wine! We met the owner, Michele, when he was originally at Tasting House down the street. When you talk to him, his passion for wine totally shines through. We first came a few weeks after the establishment opened, but recently came back to have a full dinner, which I didn’t even know they served until I looked online. OMG, everything was good. And Michele’s recommendations are always so good.I have a feeling when the weather shapes up and it’s warm out, this place is going to be booked solid. It’s a small place but offers a few tables outdoors, weather permitting.Love love love this place and will definitely be back again!Note, there’s lots of parking around the area (on the street and random lots).Also, the photo of the meatballs, there were actually 8-10 but I took photos after we ate more than half.“
“Exquisitely exceptional. Denise and her team have carefully curated a wonderfully enchanting Parisian experience from the ambiance to the decor--snacks & caviar..a truly uplifting experience that Los Gatos desperately needed. Well done, can't wait to be back.“
“What a cute little spot in downtown! Stopped here for a girls night catch up and they had the perfect little room with a couch and fire for an intimate vibe. The ambiance is so perfect and cozy for a more relaxed night out. The bartenders were so nice and helpful when ordering. The food was pretty straight to the point but yummy so I can't complain. The viognier was crisp but I definitely enjoyed the Bella Montagna Sav Blanc more. I would definitely come back here for a date night!“
“Stumbled upon Devine for a late dinner with a friend. Liana took personal care of us and engaged with us at just the right level. The short ribs were super tender and flavorful and my friend said the seafood pasta was seasoned perfectly. The eclectic wine list worked very well with our dinner choices. The Basque cheesecake was the perfect capper. Highly recommend.“
“Excellent for happy hour - food items at half off, and they taste pretty good. Wine choices are underwhelming but a good deal for members (20-30% off list price). Tasting event was busy but wines were meh. This location is a bit small, so it feels crowded and noisy. Even tables were so small that there wasn’t enough room for the food! No patio seating as Castro is blocked off - in fact, the neighborhood vibe has seriously degraded. The Los Gatos location is much more attractive and spacious (outdoor seating).“
“Just stopped in as we were looking at properties and needed to kill sometime. Greta food and good beer selection from the small first sample. The lobster bisque was fantastic and they have pliny the elder on tap. Also, the person running the shop was very friendly and helpful. For the atmosphere, it might not be for everyone, but it is the right feel for me, it is a place for the area and has the laid back feeling I would expect of a mountain community. Will be becoming a regular.“
“Do not snooze on joining this very active wine club. There are multiple tastings a week and frequent wine club events at very reasonable prices!The pizza is great here, and we're thrilled they've added pasta to the menu.The bar offers a good beer selection, a few liquor cocktails, and a mind-boggling wine list, plus the bottle shop options.Gratuity is built into the menu pricing. You can choose counter service (good for split checks) or opt for table service in the back.“
“Found my #2 Wine Spectator Top 100 at Bistro Jeanty right after the announcement. Not only I could secure couple them online immediately, when I picked them up at the store, John said he had couple more bottles hidden somewhere in the shop and asked if I wanted them. Serious? Of course, I snatched couple more in a heartbeat. The best part was the last batch was 10% off due to whatever reason. That's insane! The price of this bottle literally went up 20% easy right after #2 wine announcement at WS. I couldn't expect anything more than that. Very honest business owner!“
“This place is Amazing! The food and drinks (wine) was fresh! They had truffle popcorn and charcuterie boards which is very Upscale if you know your foods! The price was awesome and very reasonable. The owner (Manuel Vasquez) and his staff was very hospitable. I will stop in everytime I am in California. I'm from Michigan and we need more Wine Bar's here. I absolutely loved the items mentioned above. My friend loved it also, even though he never heard of truffle and charcuterie. This Wine Bar also had great pizza's. Love this place!!!!“
“Goodtime bar is all the things an establishment should be. Knowledgeable staff, amazing selection and everything is served with a real sense of pride and love. The small bites and charcuterie is next level perfection, the owner and staff love what they do and greet you with a smile.“
“Great atmosphere for a date night! We ordered the salmon tartare, rose tteokbokki, and kfc cauliflower for appetizers. All of them were great but I was most impressed by the tteokbokki!We followed with the short ribs and the basque cheesecake dessert. They were good but the appetizers were more impressive. I was also disappointed that they no longer did the sweet potato chiffon cake :(“
“our server, Chris was amazing. We were one of the last tables which can feel rushed, but he made us feel at home and very special and it was one of the best experiences in a long time. amazing service. we are coming back because of Chris. by the way, we did not know Chris before tonight, so this is not a biased review.aside from the service, the food was very delicious and exceeded our expectations“
“Higher-end, likely one of the best Korean BBQ places in Silicon Valley! Stylish decoration and ambiance are appropriate for the cuisine and culture. Good service with refills on side dishes. Beyond the barbecue, a-la-carte items are good also with no skipping on the ingredients!“
“I stopped in here a week ago with friends for a glass of wine and some small bites before dinner. The staff was really friendly and we received great service! There were only two ladies working and the place was packed but they were able to still manage the crowd and you weren't left feeling forgotten. The food was really good and you get a lot, so much that we didn't need dinner after having the charcuterie board they prepared and we also had the pretzel knots which were delicious with the mustard sauce. They have a good selection of wine and beer. We will definitely go back to sample the other items they have to offer. It's a cute place downtown Willow Glen!!“
“If you're looking to travel into the streets of Paris for a brunch / lunch / dinner for a date night or just to make you happy, you can now find that in the beautiful Santa Cruz Ave of Los Gatos. Chez Philippe picks you up from a great neighborhood and instantly sends you into a classy, French storybook that is packed with homeliness, and none of the haughty chin up.We visited CP (Chez Philippe) on a slightly drizzly brunch hour on a Sunday. We were in Los Gatos for their Sunday Street Market but the drizzle made us choose an early lunch. 4.6 stars on Google is no easy feat so we were excited to know there were seats availalable.Unlike typical French restaurants where everything is snooty, if not unnecessarily greasy, we were welcomed as if we were visiting a distant relative in their beautiful cottage, somehow in the outskirts of Paris. The huge windows let in the wet sunlight with window-side tables occupied by a loving elderly couple... a perfect scene that sets the mood. Chef Philippe (I would think he is) seems he's moved over from France and truly gave us a loving welcome and intro to the restaurant. The interior is literally a picture book with various corners all carrying their unique stories but all strung together with the air they share.By the time we were ordering, our mood was already soft and I was sipping on delicious coffee. We went with the Onion Soup and the Escargot, as well as sweet crepes, etc. The onion soup inches near perfection in terms of the depth of taste and the wholesomeness it provides. The star of the show was the escargot though. I do not know what black magic they used to create the garlic butter sauce the escargots sat in but it was pure heaven. Just dipping fresh baguette into the escarbot pits and chewing on it simply made my day. At that point, my review was already decided. It was one of the happiest and tastiest experiences I've had in the Bay Area in a while. And mind you, I wasn't even that hungry.The mussels were fabulous with distinct white wine sauce. The French Fries were clearly made with love. And the strawberry crepes, again, were quite good, although you really can't go too wrong here.Chez Philippe truly is a gem in Los Gatos. I believe it is relatively new but I don't come here too often. Either way, what a wonderful restaurant. And we'll absolutely be back.Parking: Find public parking in Los Gatos downtown. There are few lots parallel to Santa Cruz Ave, as well as if you get lucky, you can street park on Santa Cruz itself.“
“It's challenging in California to find a pizza that reminds me of NYC, here they make a delicious pie with "color"! NO BLONDE CALIFORNIA PIZZA!!! The grilled octopus appetizer was delightful, tasty good size on top of arugula...WELL DONE.Tiramisu is delicious. They also have a very nice, albeit small wine selection. We'll be back!!“
“Stumbled upon and had lunch at this little gem in Los Gatos. The crew and chef listened to my food mood and suggested and prepared a delicious and beautiful artichoke, caper flatbread, paired with the pickle plate! OMG super yummy!!Their complimentary olive oil and vinegar tasting room and wine bar, where they made me a sparkly virgin cocktail, is all about friendly, cozy, good vibes.Very chill and comfortable and I hear they also host private parties! I will definitely be back to sit out back! Oh yeah, and they’re also remote-work friendly, offering WiFi!Taking home a couple bottles, some guava jam and a full and happy belly!! Winning!!!“
“Great place for wine tasting and small family get together, they also accept small parties and can close place for you to make it private. Service is fantastic and food tastes great from small appetizers to a meat and pizza. Thank you for making it very delicious and special.“
“My friend hosted her bridal shower here, and the service was impeccable. They decorated the room and provided a delicious motley of drinks and food. The waitresses would also be helpful and consistently check in throughout the event. I got the iced latte, lychee mimosa, stuffed mushrooms, margarita pizza, italian wedding soup, the tagliatelle with truffle cream sauce, and a nonalcoholic frosé. Everything (esp the stuffed mushrooms and tagliatelle) was fantastic.“
“You are walking around the neighborhood, catching the San Jose sunset and you come across a bar. Your friendly neighborhood bar.You walk in, greeted by friendly servers, eager to seat you. Instantly you feel welcomed and warm inside. You walk over to your seat, looking around, captivated by rustic vibes. The music, loud enough to appreciate and low enough to engage in friendly conversation. Glancing down at your menu, you see a variety of finger foods and drinks.You decide to enjoy a Margarita pizza. A yummy vegetarian option, covered in a sweet balsamic glaze. Your server comes to check in on you, they are full of smiles and service.Something about this bar gives you that safe, comfortable feeling, a place where you can watch a game or two, go on a date, read a book, make new friends and socialize. I 10/10 recommend this spot. They have events from time to time, live music, a variety of get togethers. Come alone or grab a group of friends. I’ve been here so many times in 2023, it’s became one of my frequent spot.“
“The quality of food here is excellent. The availability of some of the menu options also depends on whether you visit for lunch, dinner, or brunch. The dinner menu is a bit limited and I wish they added Weisswurst and Wiener Schnitzel (veal) back to the dinner menu. But overall, dining at Ludwig’s is a great experience. My favorites are the Jägerschnitzel and the Currywurst. They also have a great selection of beers, of course, and the cocktail options are great as well.Parking: Small parking lot in back of restaurant plus plenty of street parking near by“
Fine Dining
“Flemings earns 5 stars for me because it hits all the levels for this style of restaurant.That is to say; a high food standard restaurant operating inside a large corporate business zone. So your atmosphere is clean, light and casual enough for work team dinners while still having an up scale appearance & feel.Clearly defined open bar space and well stocked wine selection.Parking: The main parking lot serves all the local business in the center so it is dynamic. You can drive around until something opens, or you can use the parking garage that adds a bit more of a walk.They have their own valet service right at the front of the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: While we dined we noticed a few families with younger children & even babies & toddlers. The accomodations appeared to work for them & the other patrons.“
“Peaceful and calm during COVID-19. Reservations only. Friend took me out to wine bar and ordered two charcuterie plates: smoked salmon and cheese plates. It is a cute date/ friend gathering place if you like to talk a lot without the hustle and bustle of the city.“
“The food was wonderful! Taylor (I believe that was his name) was the best server and knew so much about the wine list. He said he created the wine list and his recommendations were right on point. If you are in Los Gatos-, don’t pass this one up!“
“This is a very atmospheric place on the whole Santana row. Highly recommend to visit. I visited more than ten thousands of restaurants and bars in my life and definitely can tell, this is one of my favorite places. Very polite staff members, beautiful and relaxing music and a good choice of wines ?. I tried almost everything in there. European union, Pink, Red set etc. Pick Caprese salad as the appetizer.“
“If you are looking for a bar with nice ambiance and less noise in the San Pedro then this is the place I would recommend. They have good beer selections and best appetizers. I tried the beef samplers and they are the best and I would rate 4/5. The spiced chicken wings are the best and we ordered two, they complemented with the beer in terms of taste. 5/5 for the wings. I would definitely go back to this place for the wings and excellent service.“
“The service deserves 5 stars. Everyone was nice, friendly and attentive. From the person in the front who sat us down, the bartender who made our drinks and everyone who helped us during our visit. Joe was amazing throughout our whole experience. -The missing 1 star is for the steak. I debated with 3 or 4 stars (more 1.5 but can't really do a .5) so 4 it is. As a lot of other reviews mentioned the steak was bland and that is definitely true.The portion was a let down as well, reminded me of Texas roadhouse or even an outback when they served more types of steaks a long time ago. With that said definitely enjoyed my steaks and chops at Texas Roadhouse more. I was expecting more steak for the price and some flavor. None of the sauce helped the steaks :( -Popcorn crab was amazing. Mixture of big and small lump of crab. We enjoyed this appetizer a lot with the aioli. This was my favorite. -For lunch you get an amuse Bouche (Dinner gets bread service). It was veggie soup and a croissant. The flavor of the soup was good coming from someone who hates veggies. Wish it was a little bigger portion. -Salmon was good. -Skip the sweet corn, it wasn't sweet and tasted more like can. -Truffle fries is our second favorite. Not too overpowering and pretty crunchy. I may not recommend this place for steak based on our first visit but worth the visit for other items on their menu. Will most likely come back some other time and try something else. Interested to try the 50/50 burger. What could go wrong with something made of 50% bacon :)“
“Delicious food, hummus, vegetables. My husband and son loved the lamb.Vegetarian options: Try the beets, carrots, hummus, baba gnoush, other eggplant dishes. Nice mint infusion.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pitas. The whole wheat pitas are very fresh. All the food tastes fresh.“
“Stopped in for a glass of wine and a quick bite yesterday. The service was fantastic and everyone was really friendly and very informative about the wines they serve. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms and trio of bruschetta. Everything was really good! They have bands that play couple nights a week so it can be a bit loud inside but it's a festive environment. They are more on the pricey side with glasses of wine costing anywhere from 22.00 to 50.00! It might be better to just a bottle at that price!“
“Wow, what an incredible find! I've been living in Los Gatos for quite some time now and thought I'd tried every restaurant in town, but somehow I missed this gem!The service here is top-notch—fast, efficient, and super friendly. And let's talk about the food—absolutely fantastic! We kicked things off with the antipasto platter, which was loaded with deliciousness. Then we dove into two pasta dishes: the classic bolognese and the cheesy truffle pasta. Both were out of this world!And don't even get me started on dessert. We indulged in the americano and tiramisu, and let me tell you, that tiramisu was hands down the best I've ever had. Bravo to the chef!I'll definitely be coming back for more!“
“Indian Sizzler is a new player to the bustling South Bay Indian food scene. It's solid spot; the place is Buffet style with plenty of options. At first, the choices can feel overwhelming. Take your time and try a little bit of everything. Nothing is overly spicy here, the spice level is very tolerable. I don't have the greatest spicy food tolerance, so the level of spiciness was perfect for me.The food was good , but the service was a bit inconsistent. We had to ask for Garlic Naan 3 times and it took a while to come out. Our water was refilled on a regular basis. Not really sure if we had a dedicated server / waiter as multiple people waited on us.The place is new, so understandably the staff hasn't sorted out all the issues. Hopefully everything will only get better. No issues returning.“
“We had the Ribeye steak, New York steak with Prawns, Roasted Brussel Spouts and Mashed Potatoes it was all very delicious ?. I personally loved the Ribeye steak it was done perfectly and the Mashed Potatoes were sooo creamy and cheesy. Highly recommend those two items.“
“Wine was good, palatable. Sangria was pretty good, I enjoyed a couple glasses. The vino vino sampler had a selection of cheese, meats, bread, crostinis, and some jam, honey and olives to enjoy. It was a good variety but not enough over dinner so we ordered a mushroom panini and a Crème brûlée as well! It could've been better, not the greatest but I wouldn't necessarily come back, unless I wanted to try more wines or different stuff on the menu. I'll come back and give it another shot! Staff was nice! Cute for a date night though!“
“Amazing location but local individuals are ignorant.Me and my husband had some wine which was amazing ….2 hour later , two Indians came in , ordered and sat next to us . After a few minutes, they started voicing , complaining that we were speaking on the phone (not directly but went to complain to the employee working )Very sad that because we were speaking on the phone “ we were non educated “.Location is very nice but these some local individuals are disgusting.Individual employee serving the wine and attending to the location was amazing :) would come back just because of his service“