American Restaurants
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The Tarragon Restaurant in Sunnyvale offers new American cuisine in a classy and relaxing environment. By offering dishes like Stuffed Chicken, filled with mozzarella and prosciutto, Tarragon flavored French Fries, or Pot Roast and vegetables, hungry diners can succumb to their comfort food desires. The menu also features seafood favorites such as Paella, a rice and seafood combination, or Fish Tacos served with a red pineapple sauce. Dessert, as always, cannot be ignored. Delights include a Butterscotch Banana Rum Cake to sweeten the dining experience. In addition to their varied menu, Tarragon offers accommodations for any occasion. The outdoor seating …
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Tucked into the Fairmont Hotel, The Grill on the Alley serves the San Jose locals martini and steak fixes all day long. Upholding steakhouse traditions, The Grill offers a selection of steaks with the option of sides and a vegetable, but also includes indulgences such as Loaded Mac and Cheese and Roasted Brick Chicken. Of the red meat selection, the New York steak, served with bacon on top, excites any carnivore’s taste buds. For a hearty beginning to a meal, diners can choose between American Kobe Sidekicks, Spinach and Artichoke dip, as well as other appetizer staples. As a bonus, …
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House Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated business located on our 73-acre family compound above Saratoga, California. Our House Family Estate Wines are made from grapes grown in our Old Oak Vineyard located on the property. We also make wine with grapes sourced from hand picked California vineyards with complimentary terroir, farmed in the same high-touch style we employ on our own estate. Our Vineyard Point Tasting Room with panoramic views of Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains is open weekends from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and, beginning May 5, most Fridays from 3:00 pm – 7:00 …
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First opened in the 1880s when Upper Lake, California was a stagecoach stop, the now historic saloon became a popular watering hole until being torn down during prohibition. Rebuilt to match a 1870s-era back bar recycled from a pub in Pennsylvania, the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant’s expansive black walnut bar and dining tables were built on-site by local craftsmen from a 100+year-old tree harvested from the property. Old-growth redwood wainscoting found hidden behind layers of paint and wallpaper during the hotel’s renovation, was rescued and reused in the saloon. The authentic look and feel of the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant’s …
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Chop Chop was conceived by us, Craig and Bridget out of a desire to bring to Ukiah the food that we are always craving and often traveling to San Francisco or beyond to get. We like Street Food. Simple, casual, tasty, and super fresh. Pairing that with a full bar making drinks with the same mindset gives us, and our guests, a little sense that we've traveled someplace good without having to travel far! Noodles, Soups, Dumplings, Steam Buns, Wraps, Salads, Burgers and more served up with a trans-formative cocktail, local wine or draft beer. No need to travel far …
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1608 Bistro is currently only open on weekends and is serving fusion brunch specialties and traditional dishes in a relax atmosphere between 9:000 am and 2:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended.
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Delicious and affordable California coastal cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from neighboring organic farms is the hallmark of our kitchen. Just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz.
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Vim Dining & Desserts is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz, California, at 2238 Mission St. The establishment offers a variety of dishes, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. They also serve a selection of craft beers and wines. The interior of Vim Dining & Desserts is modern and sleek, with a mix of booth and table seating available. The restaurant features an open kitchen concept, allowing diners to see their food being prepared. In addition to their food and drink offerings, Vim Dining & Desserts also hosts various events throughout the year, including wine tastings and live music performances.
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Mac's Old House ended reservations in June 2021. We returned back to first come, first served. Thank you!
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Featuring innovative dishes like Dungeness Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade, Oven-Roasted Portabella Mushroom with ragout of vegetables and the taste-tempting Hazelnut Mint Vacherin, this bistro with big-city ambience has quickly become Monterey's favorite restaurant for all occasions.
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PRESS serves prime dry-aged beef, whole roasted chicken, and other naturally raised birds, leg of baby lamb, wild fish, heritage pork and hand-fed veal, all prepared on the kitchen’s centerpiece, a custom wood-burning grill and rotisserie. Many of the dishes at PRESS will serve two or more and are carved tableside. Side dishes are served in their cooking utensils and are portioned for sharing.
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Keller purchased The French Laundry in 1994, with the goal of creating a three-star country French restaurant in the heart of the Napa Valley. Keller credits his staff for the many accolades and awards that the restaurant has received. The French Laundry Cookbook, authored by Keller, was awarded three 1999 International Association of Culinary Professionals awards, including Cookbook of the Year, as well as the 1999 Versailles Cookbook Award in Paris.