We pass by this restaurant every time we drive to Santa Cruz on highway 17. I heard about the new…read moreAYCE Texas BBQ menu with a Filipino twist. It was Father's Day weekend and we decided to check them out. We made reservations and arrived on a Saturday early evening for dinner. The restaurant is located in Los Gatos along side the highway 17 towards Santa Cruz. Parking is accessible out front in the parking lot. From the outside, the restaurant looks like an old western saloon. As soon as you walk towards the entrance, there a patio with plenty of tables that looks inviting. Inside to your left is the bar with plenty of bar stools and a stage area where the live bands perform. The decor is rustic and historic. We chose the AYCE BBQ menu along with a glass of Chardonnay and a glass of Cats American whisky. It's rare for Texas BBQ to be offered as an AYCE so we were excited to try this. All the dishes were delicious. Some of the standout favorites I enjoyed were the cinnamon cornbread, brisket Sisig, St Louis Ribs, and the lumpia. The cornbread was soft, sweet, and moist. Brisket Sisig was different in a good way with grilled onions and tender brisket. Ribs were juicy. Lumpia was crunchy and was complemented perfectly with the mango chili sauce. Our drinks were refreshing. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Cats Restaurant. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I found the price to be fair especially for AYCE Texas BBQ. The vibe was bustling and welcoming. Unfortunately we did not hear the live band that was gonna perform since we had to leave to our next engagement. My only gripe was the entrance back to the freeway can be a little hard especially at night and if you have to go on highway 17 towards San Jose. I do hope to come back to bring other family and friends.

We'd heard about the "all you can eat" buffet here and figured we'd finally give this place a…read moresecond chance. We should've skipped it. When I go to a BBQ place, I expect BBQ. What we got instead was dry meat drowning in some overly sweet, Asian-inspired sauce that had no business being anywhere near a barbecue plate. If I wanted that, I would've gone somewhere that actually specializes in it. The food sitting out on that buffet line looked like it had been there since the restaurant opened. Everything was dry, overcooked, and clearly reheated more times than anyone wants to admit. Whatever seasoning was used in the kitchen never made it out to the serving trays. Honestly, the whole buffet setup feels like an easy out. It's a way to avoid actually taking orders and making food fresh, per order, the way a real BBQ place should. Instead of getting a plate made to order, we got whatever had been sitting out the longest. And for what we paid, this should not have been the quality on the table. All you can eat should mean more than just more of the same disappointing food. Quantity doesn't make up for a complete lack of quality. To make matters worse, the item I actually wanted never got restocked the entire time we were there. I kept checking back, hoping, but it just sat empty. For a buffet you're paying good money to eat at, that's not acceptable. Half of what was out there looked like it had been sitting under the heat lamp so long it lost whatever flavor it started with. Dry, tough, flavorless, take your pick, it hit all three. If you're going to charge buffet prices, the least you can do is keep the food fresh and edible and actually restocked. Instead it felt like we paid a premium to eat leftovers, some of which we couldn't even get more of. Unfortunately, this second chance confirmed our first impression was right the first time. We walked away hungry, disappointed, and wondering how this buffet has the reputation it does. We will not be back.

We had a good time with friends. The band was from Santa Cruz and played some original songs mixed…read morein with cover songs... a different band & genre is featured each week. We brought our own picnic stuff but there is a wine tent if you want a refreshment. I didn't see any food but lots of resturaunts are an easy walk if you want to grab take-out. Clean porta-potties are available with a hand washing station. Parking is everywhere, i doubt youd have to walk more than 2 minutes and we parked right in front. It's located in front of the library/civic center (directly across the street from Mikes Bikes). I'd give five stars if they had artists who perform their own original music instead of 70's & 80's cover songs.

Music in the Park is one of those things that reminds you why Los Gatos is so special. It genuinely…read morefeels like a small town in the best possible way -- neighbors running into each other, kids dancing on the grass, families spread out with picnic blankets, and everyone just... relaxed.

Testarossa is the best winery in downtown LG. As such, it's a must do. It's historic, it's…read morebeautifully set, it is well maintained and cared for, and the tasting room staff is excellent. On top of that, the wines are very good to excellent. You must go if you're wine tasting or having lunch in LG.

Very pleasant ambiance especailly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings…read more Live music is nice but too loud to converse in a normal voice.

My favorite summer music series! There's a lot of live music in and around the South Bay in the…read moresummer, and this is the one I always make a point to go to. No, jazz is not my favorite music, but the ambiance and atmosphere here is just so fun and relaxing. I love that you can bring your own food and drink and have a picnic with live music in the background. They also have a booth selling wine, and it's usually a local winery pouring. They used to be very strict about not having blankets on the grass, chairs only, but this past summer a lot of people had blankets and they weren't told to fold them up. While it can get crowded, you're usually able to find a spot in the park to set up camp fairly close to the music starting.

We love going to Jazz In The Plazz summer concerts in Los Gatos. We go every week! We bring chairs,…read morewine, drinks, snacks, food. It's the best place to sit back outdoors and enjoy live music, wine and food. Everyone is friendly. The artists are great. We get to dance or simply listen and take it all in. I just wish they have it all year round!

A dear friend is a member of Montalvo Arts Center and grateful for her to provide me some needed…read moreescapism as her luncheon guest. All proceeds support Montalvo Arts Center with the aid of a battalion of volunteers, young and old. From the first hello by Gail when greeted at check-in to exiting venue, high touch experience. Thoughtfully coordinated and seamlessly orchestrated, including redirecting exiting auto traffic due to nearby auto accident. Meal was delightful including iced tea and coffee. Can upgrade to wine and bubbly for a fee. There were roaming models (Sunny - a Tita from the Philippines - was in our area) showcasing outfits from a local Los Gatos boutique. Raffle for a 10 person dinner onsite. Gift shop with crafts to buy. Have more time can explore grounds. Was encouraged to take home the floral centerpieces which had plastic floral bags to aid with transport. If don't have a generous friend to treat you to luncheon, can purchase tix for $75. I was excited to learn they host Sunday high teas in November before Thanksgiving. Will add to my Yelp! High Tea collection.

Such a beautiful park maintained jointly by the Montalvo arts center and santa clara county parks…read more It's truly a hidden gem in Saratoga with beautifully maintained lawns, and ample trails. The Great Lawn in front of the main building ie the Montalvo Center allows picnics without reservations - just set up camp under a tree. There's a very well maintained Italian garden right next to the great lawn with varieties of succulents, a pagoda like structure and cedars. Also saw a wedding in progress while we were there and it is such a beautiful location for it! I will definitely visit again to explore the trails. Parking can be a little hard on weekends but you gotta just wait till a spot opens. If the event venue is booked out - that makes parking harder since they reserve a lot for guests. Free entry and free parking

Weekends are fun at this place. You can enjoy live music, some drinks and pizza from round table…read morepizza next door. The ambiance is cool and you can hang around for a while. The staff could be a a tad more friendlier. Another lovely place to hang out in Willow Glen.

I hosted a private event for around 25-30 of my friends at Wheelhouse last week and had the best…read moreexperience from start to finish! I had a silly idea to do a watch party for a reality TV show and as soon as I got on the phone with Kendall to discuss the details, I knew I was in good hands. She gave a great rate and was super helpful in coming up with ideas for the event. Both Kendall and Marcus were very involved in the event setup and helped with all the logistics necessary to make it a successful event. I've always loved coming to Wheelhouse with my family, but now I will consider them more often for future community events as well. Thank you guys!

If you're looking for a great spot to get together with friends,Rootstock Wine Bar is your spot!!!…read moreThe ambiance is chill with indoor or outdoor seating set up for enjoying fine wine,a cold beer a light meal and listening to live music. The beer and wine selections are fantastic!! This was my second visit and again...I wasn't disappointed!!! The staff JD,Jayton and Talia,are friendly,knowledgeable,attentive and knowledgeable about the different wines and dishes being served. On my first visit, I ordered the Toscano charcuterie board.Although what was offered was quite delicious,it was a bit pricey. On this most recent visit,I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich and an order of truffle chips....and let me tell you...OMG...those truffle chips served with a perfect complimentary dip put me in taste bud Heaven!!! The sandwich was so incredibly yummy and full of fresh flavour as well. The accompanying salad was delightfully light and delicious!!! I'm so looking forward to my next visit!!! Rootstock gets !!!!

Love the energy and live music. Selection is nice and varied. Love the Around the World flight and…read moreSmoked maple old fashioned was perfect. Always bit understaffed though so expect a wait to be to served.

Cool lil dive bar with a laid back vibe... Service is always great. Ask for Shae, she'll take care…read moreof you and make you feel right at home .

It's a nice little dive bar if you find your way in this neighborhood. Looks like a lot of locals…read more Friendly, loud and chill. Dive ambience with 1 pool table. Don't expect personal space here and just enjoy the vibe.