The best restaurants in Sunnyvale
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Bagel Street Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving a range of housemade bagels, coffee, sandwiches, salads & drinks.
Bagel Street Cafe
RestaurantsTaqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsNo-frills neighborhood spot serving up informal Mexican grub such as tacos, burritos & tortas.
Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsSendo Sushi
RestaurantsShopping-center Japanese joint serving sushi & typical cooked fare, Monday to Friday only.
Sendo Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsSeto Restaurant
RestaurantsTastefully decorated Japanese fixture for sushi, diverse cooked dishes & lunch specials.
Seto Restaurant
RestaurantsTaqueria La Espuela
RestaurantsMexican staples like tacos dispensed from early AM to late PM in a no-nonsense setting.
Taqueria La Espuela
RestaurantsEdible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, late-night eatery featuring pizzas, burgers and wings for dine-in, pickup and delivery.
Edible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsMaria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsCasual butcher shop and taqueria offering marinated meats, grilled dishes and catering services.
Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsMatsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery preparing a variety of sushi as well as noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Matsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsCasa Lupe
RestaurantsMexican classic eats & tequila-spiked drinks served in a colorful, typical-for-the-genre ambiance.
Casa Lupe
RestaurantsVip Pizza
RestaurantsSourdough crust pizzas and other comfort foods are served at this casual place with a bar.
Vip Pizza
RestaurantsBloom pizzeria
RestaurantsComfortably laid-back, fan-favorite eatery turning out NY-style pies along with thin-crust options, wings and cannolis.
Bloom pizzeria
RestaurantsAgave Mexican Bistro
RestaurantsMexican fare with a California twist featured in lively digs with outdoor seating & tequila galore.
Agave Mexican Bistro
RestaurantsKatsu
RestaurantsIntimate omakase eatery where seasonal fish and other fresh Japanese ingredients are served by friendly staff.
Katsu
RestaurantsAgave Uptown
RestaurantsUpscale Oaxacan-Californian cuisine offered in a chic, cozy space with culturally inspired accents.
Agave Uptown
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsLa Fiesta
RestaurantsLively Mexican eatery offering a simple menu of standards in a quirky, colorful setting.
La Fiesta
RestaurantsSushi Arashi
RestaurantsSushi, teriyaki, and bento boxes are among the staples at this laid-back restaurant.
Sushi Arashi
RestaurantsPizza My Heart
RestaurantsSurf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
Pizza My Heart
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsLas Guerreras
RestaurantsMother-daughter outpost serving traditional Mexican fare in a tiny outpost with outdoor seating.
Las Guerreras
RestaurantsYonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsComfortable option for fresh, flavor-packed sushi handrolls plus sake, drinks and seafood starters.
Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsEbiko
RestaurantsLow-key joint offering a wide array of fresh sushi rolls and rice bowls for takeout.
Ebiko
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsGuadalajara
RestaurantsSpacious no-frills spot featuring Mexican fare & a full bar along with live music & karaoke.
Guadalajara
RestaurantsBlue Line Pizza
RestaurantsLocal chain serving sandwiches & pizzas, including vegan options, in a casual, stylish space.
Blue Line Pizza
RestaurantsNapoletana Pizzeria
RestaurantsSet in a strip mall, this relaxed pizzeria serves up pastas & wood-fired pies in a basic space.
Napoletana Pizzeria
RestaurantsPhilomena
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizza place with hearty American dishes & drinks served in hip, industrial-chic digs.
Philomena
RestaurantsVaso Azzurro Restaurant
RestaurantsNorthern Italian dishes are served in a warm, white-tablecloth atmosphere with occasional live jazz.
Vaso Azzurro Restaurant
RestaurantsSho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsNeighborhood Japanese diner preparing sushi & hot dishes to be served with imported beer & sake.
Sho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsDesi Pizza house
RestaurantsCasual, counter-service eatery featuring a menu of pies studded with Indian-inspired toppings.
Desi Pizza house
RestaurantsFast Pizza Delivery
RestaurantsPizzeria dishing up Italian and Indian options for takeout.
Fast Pizza Delivery
RestaurantsPosh Bagel
RestaurantsCasual coffee shop whose bagels (including cinnamon raisin, jalapeño cheese and lox) come in 20+ types.
Posh Bagel
RestaurantsReina's Restaurant
RestaurantsSalvadoran and Mexican comfort food served in a casual space that's known for pupusas.
Reina's Restaurant
RestaurantsPoke House - Mountain View
RestaurantsCasual joint featuring build-your-own poke bowls alongside housemade sauces and rolls, plus salads and gluten-free options.
Poke House - Mountain View
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsPoke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsChill, wood-clad eatery offering Hawaiian poke made with a variety of seafood & Asian flavors.
Poke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsNew York Pizza
RestaurantsNYC-inspired joint supplies crisp-crust pizza & calzones, including super-sized King Kong pies.
New York Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Boat Town
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving nigiri & rolled sushi as well as teriyaki dishes & classic desserts.
Sushi Boat Town
RestaurantsViVe Sol
RestaurantsMexican destination for traditional cooking & margaritas in a colorful cantina setting with a patio.
ViVe Sol
RestaurantsDon Giovanni
RestaurantsNeighborhood Italian spot boasting a spacious dining room, robust wine list & full bar.
Don Giovanni
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsPokeworks
RestaurantsCasual, fast-casual eatery serving a variety of Hawaiian-style raw-fish bowls along with burritos and salads.
Pokeworks
RestaurantsSushi Tomi
RestaurantsServing sushi & sashimi in a cozy setting, this spot also offers chef's choice meals.
Sushi Tomi
RestaurantsGoku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & hot pot meals are the specialty at this bright, informal restaurant.
Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsTaqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsTaqueria known for huge portions and Mexican comfort food served into the wee hours.
Taqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for Southern grub featuring beignets (traditional fried-dough pastries), waffles, biscuits and chicken fried steak.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsSteins Beer Garden & Restaurant
RestaurantsBetween their sprawling beer garden vibes, 31 beers on tap, and cocktails that actually taste like someone cares, Steins Beer Garden &…
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
RestaurantsWagon Wheel Barbecue
RestaurantsThis week, give your meal plan a glow-up with Wagon Wheel Barbecue right here in Mountain View, where real smoked BBQ means brisket, ribs,…
Wagon Wheel Barbecue
RestaurantsPerbacco
RestaurantsPerbacco is your move when you want an authentic Italian dining experience that still feels like a treat. Seasonal dishes, big flavor, and…
Perbacco
RestaurantsPapapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsCraving something beyond the usual takeout? Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar serves up continental comfort with a Mediterranean flair, plus a…
Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsRich Table
RestaurantsWhen you want a meal that tastes like SF at its best, Rich Table delivers a constantly changing menu shaped by what’s good at the market,…
Rich Table
RestaurantsMidgley's Public House
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week at Midgley's Public House, where California cuisine means playful bites like asparagus cigars, vegan wings and ahi…
Midgley's Public House
RestaurantsLa Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsAt La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…
La Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…
Milan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLamella Tavern
RestaurantsLamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…
Lamella Tavern
RestaurantsXochimilco Café
RestaurantsXochimilco Cafe keeps it classic with super burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and menudo that tastes like someone’s abuela is in the…
Xochimilco Café
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA in Stockton leans into bold, Indian-meets-Italian flavors with the Chicken Tikka Delight alongside trusty standbys like…
Prime Pizza CA
RestaurantsAsiento
RestaurantsAsiento is that friendly neighborhood bar where craft drinks meet creative cocktails and shareable bar bites, plus a steady stream of live…
Asiento
RestaurantsGochi Cupertino
RestaurantsCraving a low-key spot to split a bunch of Japanese izakaya-style small plates with a solid pour of sake? Gochi Cupertino nails that cozy,…
Gochi Cupertino
RestaurantsBella Trattoria
RestaurantsHousemade pastas are among the Italian classics served at this warm neighborhood trattoria.
Bella Trattoria
RestaurantsThat's Amore SF
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring rustic pizzas, salads and Italian fare made with fresh ingredients.
That's Amore SF
RestaurantsMayan Kitchen
RestaurantsColorful, trendy eatery featuring traditional recipes (cochinita pibil, tacos) and a lot of vegan options, along with cocktails and beer.
Mayan Kitchen
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsOlympus Caffe & Bakery
RestaurantsCafe offering classic American & Greek eats for breakfast through dinner, plus baked goods & cakes.
Olympus Caffe & Bakery
RestaurantsDX Braised Chicken Rice 鼎香黄焖鸡
RestaurantsCasual restaurant whose signature dish is tender braised chicken with rice - plus noodles soups.
DX Braised Chicken Rice 鼎香黄焖鸡
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsBrenda's French Soul Food
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.
Brenda's French Soul Food
RestaurantsLouie's Original
RestaurantsCasual hamburger chain for juicy patties, fried-chicken sarnies and onion rings.
Louie's Original
RestaurantsLa Fontaine Mountain View
RestaurantsElegant bistro featuring French & Italian dishes & a full bar plus wood-fired pizza for lunch.
La Fontaine Mountain View
RestaurantsThe Wolf
RestaurantsA charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.
The Wolf
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsEataly
RestaurantsEatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.
Eataly
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsBustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.
Pho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsThe Kitchen @ Stonebrier
RestaurantsClassic fare and a wide-ranging drink menu served in a stylish space with regular live music.
The Kitchen @ Stonebrier
RestaurantsPizzaiolo
RestaurantsContemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Pizzaiolo
Restaurantsthe pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Vietnamese dishes such as pho and vermicelli, as well as noodles and grilled fare.
the pho
Restaurants10 Butchers Korean BBQ
RestaurantsHomestyle farm-to-table grilled meat, small plates & drinks in a casual spot that has a patio.
10 Butchers Korean BBQ
RestaurantsBottega
RestaurantsClassic Italian fare including pizza, pasta, and meat dishes are offered at this modest restaurant.
Bottega
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsPancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.
Uncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsDough Zone Dumpling House Cupertino
RestaurantsFast chain featuring pork, chicken and prawn dishes plus beef, soups and wontons, with a casual air.
Dough Zone Dumpling House Cupertino
RestaurantsLa Superior Taquería
RestaurantsHomey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.
La Superior Taquería
RestaurantsPearl's Deluxe Phatburgers
RestaurantsNo-frills counter-serve joint for creatively topped beef, buffalo, turkey & vegetarian burgers.
Pearl's Deluxe Phatburgers
RestaurantsPizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsCreative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.
Pizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsBeeryland
RestaurantsBustling, dog-friendly beer garden hangout with a variety of grilled eats & a relaxed outdoor patio.
Beeryland
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsHayz Dog
RestaurantsCasual, beer-serving eatery featuring creatively topped hot dogs in a simple, comfortable, dog-friendly space.
Hayz Dog
RestaurantsFarm : Table
RestaurantsAmerican breakfast & lunch sourced from local farms, in a rustic space with a lone communal table.
Farm : Table
RestaurantsLumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery with log cabin decor doling out hearty plates of breakfast-to-dinner American food.
Lumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsHog Island Oyster Co.
RestaurantsContemporary waterside seafood eatery serving local oysters and clams, plus craft cocktails.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
RestaurantsNeil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a relaxed mood, serving barbecue staples such as ribs and hot links.
Neil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsHabit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Habit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsCaffè Macaroni
RestaurantsOld-school trattoria with red-leather booths, sidewalk seating & traditional Neapolitan cuisine.
Caffè Macaroni
RestaurantsKal's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsLong-standing BBQ joint prepares a range of hearty American dishes at the counter in a rustic space.
Kal's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsGiovanni's New York Pizzeria
RestaurantsYellow-walled spot serving New York thin-crust & Sicilian deep-dish pies, plus classic Italian fare.
Giovanni's New York Pizzeria
RestaurantsCast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsBreakfast, burgers & vegan tacos in a spacious, industrial-chic venue, plus craft beer & coffee.
Cast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGrand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
RestaurantsPopular gourmet deli & market offering unique & locally sourced meals in a small, casual space.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
RestaurantsK-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsPopular spot featuring an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spread and a hot pot bar.
K-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsMarufuku Ramen Cupertino
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving bowls of ramen with a choice of broths, plus sake and beer.
Marufuku Ramen Cupertino
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsSons & Daughters
RestaurantsCozy spot with open kitchen serving a seasonal tasting menu sourced from local gardens, plus wines.
Sons & Daughters
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsCollina
RestaurantsNeighborhood Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, wine, and beer in an intimate setting.
Collina
RestaurantsAlmond and Oak
RestaurantsMarket-fresh California cuisine & cocktails offered in a warm eatery with a cool warehouse vibe .
Almond and Oak
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsHistoric mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.
The GrandView
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsNoah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
Noah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsHot Johnnie's Smokehouse
RestaurantsCasual eatery, known for its smoked-meat sandwiches on Texas Toast and Dutch cruch bread.
Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse
RestaurantsCafé San José
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.
Café San José
RestaurantsPicaro
RestaurantsDiners share small plates & sangria pitchers amid colorful, art-filled walls or on an outdoor patio.
Picaro
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
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