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Bay Area Resident’s Dining Guide: 10 Restaurants to Add to Your Culinary Checklist

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Living in Northern California means having access to an exceptional culinary landscape. Defined by diverse global influences, farm-to-table concepts and fresh local ingredients, the region offers an unmatched dining culture that extends far beyond its iconic landmarks.

Whether you’re new to the area or a native, we have curated a selection of delicious restaurants close to apartment communities in Silicon Valley. Ranging from sit-down dining to more casual neighborhood favorites, this checklist serves as your guide to some of the best flavors of the region.

Santa Clara Square Marketplace

Santa Clara

  1. Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe – Enjoy an eclectic mix of flavors with a dynamic approach to food, from South Indian to North Indian cuisine.
  2. Bafang Dumpling – Taiwanese comfort dishes including dumplings, potstickers, noodles and rice bowls.
  3. Puesto – An original twist on Mexican street food with fresh, made-to-order tacos, bowls and salads.
  4. Barebottle Brewing Company – Beers and bites inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy craft beer, cider, wine, craft sodas, and kombucha alongside delicious appetizers.
  5. Il Forniao – A wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great wines and craft cocktails.
  6. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Featuring seasonal ingredients with the finest USDA Prime beef, 100 wines by the glass, private dining rooms and more.

Nearby apartment communities: Santa Clara Square

Crescent Village

North San Jose

  1. Laksana Thai – Traditional and authentic Thai cuisine offering soups, salads, stir-frys, curries and noodle dishes.
  2. Tandoori Pizza – Where East meets West: A fusion between robust Indian spices and classic Italian flavours.

Nearby apartment communities: Crescent Village, River View, North Park

Monticello

Santa Clara

  1. The Yellow Chilli – North-West Indian cuisine featuring small plates, soups, kabobs, curries, dal, vegetarian options and more.
  2. iniBurger – Offering over a dozen gourmet burgers available in Bigi and Mini sizes, plus available wings, loaded fries, shakes and more.

Nearby apartment communities: Monticello

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