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20 favorite restaurants
Whaling Station Steakhouse is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

1. Whaling Station Steakhouse

9.0
763 Wave St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Cannery Row · 20 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Arrive with an appetite because everything is amazing! Spend the day at Monterey Bay Aquarium & finish your evening off with Kobe steak or macadamia encrusted halibut. It's beautiful, romantic & warm!

The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

2. The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant

7.7
2323 Van Ness Ave (at Green), San Francisco, CA
Swiss Restaurant · Pacific Heights · 15 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: The wine broth fondue is sooo flippin' yummy! Plus, the bonus is that its much healthier vs the oil. I'm always so stuffed, I don't have room to have any cheese or dessert fondues. ::)

Siam Thai Cuisine is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

3. Siam Thai Cuisine

7.0
1080 S De Anza Blvd (at Clarendon), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Valley · 14 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: You can order brown rice which is nuttier & yum! Love the Rama Chicken. Mango & Sticky Rice is my weakness for sure!

Capers is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

4. Capers

7.1
1710 W Campbell Ave (at Kirkwood), Campbell, CA
American Restaurant · West Campbell · 18 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Careful...the freshly baked bread & balsamic/olive oil/garlic dip are highly addicting! Order the caprese salad. You'll not be sorry ;)

Citrus at Hotel Valencia is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

5. Citrus at Hotel Valencia

355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Beautifully adorned & so romantic. The scallops appetizer will leave you begging for more!! The steak could be cut with a fork, & my fish was so delicate and tasty. Service was fantastic!

New Tandoori Cafe is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

6. New Tandoori Cafe

6.9
5134 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Lawrence Expy), San Jose, CA
Indian Restaurant · Mitty · 33 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Oh my dear sweet lawd! The Butter Chicken is to die for! So yummy, I eat it with a spoon so I don't miss anything. Order 1 nan & split with someone!

Black Bear Diner is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

7. Black Bear Diner

7.5
395 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy, CA
Diner · 23 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: You NEED to get the Cinnamon Roll French Toast!! Nothing more needs to be said. ::)

Stacks is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

8. Stacks

8.3
139 E Campbell Ave (at 3rd St), Campbell, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Campbell · 69 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: I have yet to order something that is not tasty. I love to go on Sunday even tho it's packed. Put your name in & go stroll Farmer's Market. Time flies and you'll have fun while waiting.

La Fondue is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

9. La Fondue

8.3
14550 Big Basin Way (btw 3rd & 4th St), Saratoga, CA
French Restaurant · Saratoga Village · 48 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: So delicious! Salad, several cheese fondue starter options, choose the grill vs oil, but eat at you cook. Otherwise; your items get cold. Ask for extra strawberries with your dessert at no charge!

Wasabi is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

10. Wasabi

6.0
850 Blossom Hill Rd (Santa Teresa), San Jose, CA
Asian Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 9 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Love the Udon Combo Bowl! Huge bowl you can practically swim in. Veggies so fresh, they still have cruch in the soup. The broth is Vegan, but FULL of flavor! They even put a potsticker in as a bonus!

San Pedro Square Bistro & Wine is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

11. San Pedro Square Bistro & Wine

20 N Almaden Ave (at Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 16 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Who would think a simple salad with pine nuts, or garlic fries could taste so sinful. Every meal has such a personal touch. So wonderfully tasty!

Cheese Steak Shop is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

12. Cheese Steak Shop

8.0
5524 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Get the Chicken Cheesesteak with 1/2 hot & 1/2 sweet peppers! You'll need to remind yourself to slow down! It's so frickin' yummy!!! I get the onion rings & drown them in malt vinegar ::)

Nirvana Restaurant & Bar is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

13. Nirvana Restaurant & Bar

544 Castro St (btwn 19th & 18th), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Castro · 4 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Worth the drive! You can never go wrong with noodles. All the food is unbelievably fresh & tasty!

The Garret is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

14. The Garret

8.3
1777 S Bascom Ave #E (at Campisi Way), Campbell, CA
Pizzeria · East Campbell · 41 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Oh my gawd!! The pizza is unbelievably delicious! Yummy sauce & loaded with cheese. Their sandwiches are very good as well, but I have difficulty not getting pizza whenever I go!

Shadowbrook is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

15. Shadowbrook

9.0
1750 Wharf Rd (Capitola Road), Capitola, CA
American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: This place is so unbelievably cool & gorgeous! The food is fantastic!! Make reservations tho & arrive early evening so you still have light out to walk the gardens which they get their herbs from!

WFM Coffee Bar is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

16. WFM Coffee Bar

8.6
1146 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Almaden · 39 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: They have a cafeteria type setting because this location is so large. The soups are wonderful! An unlimited salad bar. Vegan desserts. Sandwiches custom ordered. They even have a hot bar! So tasty!!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

17. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.7
775 Cochrane Rd (Cochrane Rd. & Madrone Pkwy.), Morgan Hill, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Watching your carbs? Order the salad & get all the fixings! You can get the fajita veggies, mix/combo the meats, savory beans, roasted corn, salsa..It always has so much flavor! I'm so stuffed after!

Mama Mia's is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

18. Mama Mia's

7.7
275 E Dunne Ave (btw Butterfield & Depot), Morgan Hill, CA
Pizzeria · 9 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Warm & cozy ambience. The food is very good. They even have a section highlighting their garlic loaded options! mmm...bring mints, lol!

19. Lulu's Cupcake Shoppe

17385 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA
Cupcake Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: They bake their cupcakes fresh everyday. Get their early cuz they sell out of their poplular flavors fast! The French Toast cupcake is more than just something to talk about...It's absolutely amazing!

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

20. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant

8.2
1220 Pacific Ave (at Walnut St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Cruz · 32 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Banger's & Mash!!! The Cheese Platter appetizer is so friggin' tasty!!