ARE WE IN SILICON VALLEY? 4.5…read more One might never know this restaurant exists, tucked away near a Google business park just off Highway 101. You could stumble upon it through Yelp (as we did), discover it while staying at the adjacent Treehouse Hotel, or simply hear about it through word of mouth. The parking situation is an interesting one. After turning into the driveway from Mathilda Avenue, you have two options: turn right for valet parking or left into the Google parking lot. There are plenty of spaces available, though parking there is technically at your own risk. The restaurant told us they had not heard of anyone being ticketed or towed. We first dined here shortly after it opened in 2025 and were immediately impressed by the beautiful grounds. The hotel's eco-conscious gift shop, housed in a glass greenhouse and featuring a colorful vintage VW Bug, is a charming touch. The short walk to the restaurant feels especially relaxing on a warm, sunny day. This has become one of our favorite places to bring friends or host girls' lunches. With three distinct seating options: the dining room, bar, and patio, there's an atmosphere to suit just about any occasion, whether you're dining as a couple or gathering with a larger group. I would recommend visiting during lunch or dinner service and skipping the in-between hours. During that time, only the bar area is open and the menu is more limited. To fully experience what Valley Goat has to offer, lunch or dinner is the way to go. Despite the name, the only goat dish on the menu at the time of this review is the Goat Empanadas. My friend was initially hesitant to order them, but David, our wonderful server, and I encouraged her to give them a try. She was glad she did. There was no gamey flavor whatsoever; the meat tasted more like beef, and the accompanying sauce was excellent. Over several visits, we've enjoyed everything we've ordered and are delighted to have a restaurant of this caliber in our Bay Area backyard. Chef and co-owner Stephanie Izard, winner of Season 4 of Top Chef and an Iron Chef title, owns a total of nine restaurants, primarily in the Chicago area, along with locations in Los Angeles and one at Orlando International Airport. Since we enjoy traveling for great food, we'll definitely be adding some of her other restaurants to our list.

Menu: They have 3 different menus. Weekday brunch (M-F), Brunch (weekend only), Dinner (M-Sunday)…read more Came here on the weekend (with a reservation) to try their brunch. We ordered a few items to share and each were spectacular. The shrimp salad in particular contained perfectly cooked shrimp (although there weren't many) tossed in the right amount of sauce. The grilled asparagus were delightfully sweet and smokey. The smoked salmon dip paired with pickles were just the right amount of savory, spicy, and sour. Ambience: very greenhouse vibes. The interior had many live walls (walls filled with viney plants), and ceiling decor of plants as well. Along the restaurant was a long line of monsteras, scattered with fiddle leaf plants throughout. Love how "fresh" it made the restaurant feel. Given their different menus I different times, would definitely try to come back and try their dinner menu. Price: food arrives in small plates (for sharing). A bit on the expensive side for the small plates. However, the taste of each dish is exceptional.

My boyfriend tried making a reservation a week in advance but unfortunately they did not have any…read moreavailability for a Friday night, as they were mostly booked out. We decided to do a walk in since the bar seating is first come first serve. Inside the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff were so incredibly friendly and kind! We only had to wait about 30 mins and the front desk did an amazing job updating us on the status of our wait. While we were waiting, the manager of the restaurant gave us sparkling wine on the house because he felt bad we had to wait, which we thought was such a thoughtful gesture! We chose this place to celebrate our anniversary and although it was a little bit of wait, the service here already made it worth it. As for the food, we ordered the oysters, milk bread, kampachi, sugar snap peas, tuna on koshikari rice, dry aged duck, and the black cod. The food was absolutely delicious! The duck was probably the only item on our order that we would skip out on next time, but everything else we would definitely get again. The oysters were our favorite item that we ordered! It was topped with an aerated ponzu sauce with a celery oil(?) and that was amazing. Definitely recommend the oysters. Ended the night with some dessert recommended by the bartender, the pistachio financier. It was such a nice, warm dessert and a delicious way to end the meal. The Hokkaido milk custard with the pastry was a great combo, and I would highly recommend to end the meal with this dessert. Thank you to the staff at Ethel's Fancy for making our anniversary night memorable!

Ethel's delivers thoughtfully executed dishes with high-quality ingredients and attention to…read moredetail. The menu leans toward refined, shareable plates that prioritize craftsmanship and flavor. Here's what I ordered: -Hokkaido Scallop Tartare (5/5): Easily the standout dish of the evening. The scallops were incredibly fresh and buttery, with each component adding just enough flavor without overshadowing the seafood itself. Balanced, refined, and memorable. - Swordfish, "Katsu-Style" (4.8/5): Comforting yet elevated. Loved the sauce that came with the swordfish katsu. - Sashimi of Kampachi (4/5): Clean and simple. - Crispy Caledonian Blue Prawns (4/5): Perfectly cooked with a satisfying crunch and well-balanced flavors. - Toasted Coconut Fritters (3.8/5): An interesting combination of warm coconut fritters topped with salmon. The contrast between the sweetness of the fritter and the savory richness of the salmon made for a unique bite.

Six stars for service by michael, 5 stars for decor and 4 stars for the food. I came with a…read moregirlfriend for lunch for the first time. Very cute place with an inviting layout and feels super clean. We decided to share two dishes - Thai salad with chicken - flavorful and lots of salad. Slightly light on chicken. - salmon salad sandwich. Very tasty - fries divine. Six stars for service as they split the salad and sandwich for us so it's easy to share. So thoughtful. Upon hearing it's our first time gave us a free warm chocolate croissant as well. I don't live nearby but I think my friend who works nearby will be back with her colleagues.

Great casual lunch spot! My company likes to rock this place a lot and they are always consistently…read moregood! There menu isn't huge but they have specialty options that rotate frequently so you can't get sick of it! The indoor seating is nice, but on a sunny day you have to enjoy the outdoor set up. There's great shading from the verandas and umbrellas. The portions are huge for everything but the salads are especially massive. You MUST try the tater tots. They are the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and golden, without being excessively greasy. If you get the sandwiches or burgers, you can sub out the fries for free. The fries are good too, but trust me, you will not regret getting the tots.

This is such a Nice Place! Food was Wonderful!…read moreService right on point! I recommend this Place to all. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy

Date of Visit: 6/13/2026…read more We visited the Eos & Nyx located in downtown San Jose on a Saturday early afternoon for brunch. Eos & Nyx is a vibrant dining destination with outdoor patio and loft style indoor dining room and open bar and kitchen. The menu includes locally sourced produce and seafood, mixed with Mediterranean cooking techniques. Eos & Nyx has also a fascinating cocktail menu, with brunch focused cocktails. Trix Aren't For Kids $18 Two husbands ordered the brunch cocktail, made with gin, trix, rice milk, ginger, passionfruit, cream, lemon, and egg white. A bit too sweet. Strawberry Spumoni $17 I got the strawberry brunch cocktail with bitter aperitivo, strawberry, fluffy grapefruit, and tonic. Cute but not memorable. Filipino Grand Slam $24 We ordered the amazing grand slam with Filipino longanisa, on the side there was garlic rice, fried eggs, and decorated with spiced vinegar. Pipikaula Ribs $32 The other main course we got the smoked pipikaula ribs, with kimchi fried rice, sunny eggs, and sprinkled scallion on the top. Chilaquiles $29 Another main course we had was the confit duck leg, mole rojo on the side. And on top there were feta and cilantro sauce dressing and a sunny side up egg on top. Caesar with trout $26 We also got a Caesar salad made with bibb & gem, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed crouton, and boquerones. There was an option to include chicken or trout as the protein. We chose the trout and it was great with crispy skin and tender meat.

My friend and I visited Sun of Wolf for lunch for the first time, and we had an amazing experience…read morethanks to Angelica. She was incredibly patient in explaining the menu and took the time to describe each dish and its unique features, which was extremely helpful for first-time visitors like us. My friend was interested in a dinner item, and Angelica went above and beyond by kindly checking with the kitchen to see if it could be prepared for us during lunch. The food was great, but Angelica's outstanding service made the experience truly memorable. Her friendliness, knowledge, and willingness to help made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be coming back and recommending Sun of Wolf to our friends and family.

Every time I have come to Sun of Wolf, I always get top notch service, everyone is so friendly…read more I also like the menu selection and the vibes of the restaurant. On this occasion, we came here on a Friday evening, we had made reservations for 6 of us. I personally ordered the agua fresca-pineapple and the lasagna. We ordered 2 chips and salsa for the table and the others ordered, arugula salad, tacos de carnitas, mahi mahi tacos, hamachi tostadas and drinks such as the spicy tamarindo, mocktail and margarita. Everyone loved their selections. One of my friends ordered the chocolate tart and the chocolate was too rich for my liking but the mousse that accompanied it was soo good, very tart and tropical. This restaurant is on California Ave., no restaurant parking but there is street parking nearby, although not on this street since its closed off to vehicle traffic. There is also a parking lot and a parking garage nearby. Once you eat, you can take a nice stroll down the Ave. Check online for details but once a month, on Thursdays, the city helps to sponsor a Thursday Live events with music, giveaways and games. Even without the Thursday Live events...this restaurant is a must if you are in the area.

Team dinner in the side (secluded) room. Having separate…read morerooms tables and a dedicated server was great Food was brought on shareable plates, generally ok - servers made sure our wine glasses were never empty. Restaurant has a nice terrace outside - not so great: only 1 bathroom and music was a bit loud. We will be back!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Camper took over the former LB…read moreSteak venue numerous years ago and is featured in the Michelin guiide. Parking is plentiful on surface streets and surface lots surrounding the restaurant. Dining is available both indoors or on the patio outdoors. Service by the uniformed waiter was fine throughout the evening. Started off with the cornbread and it was ok. The cornbread seems to have been baked and kept in the warmer as it was starting to dry out. The dry aged NY steak was requested medium rare and turned out more like a medium well after sitting on the table for a bit... The NY Steak had a robust meaty flavor. The side of potatoes and char were great. The campanelle pasta was tasty although the pasta may have been a touch over-cooked as the pasta was no longer al dente. There were plenty of mushrooms. The mushroom side dish was rich and rather heavy. The highlight of the evening was the milk jam pudding which was a lighter way to finish off a rather heavy and bold-flavored dinner. ~$110/head after tax and gratuity.

I've heard soooo many amazing things about this wonderdous place, it always looks so whimsical…read moreonline! I had to get my favorite Aunt and Niece some of this delicious tasting breakfast! I ordered take out from a very friendly and nice Asian lady, but she had a very thick accent. I only mentioned the accent because I guess she didn't comprehend what I was saying. I wanted to ordered scrambled eggs on my Salmon Benedict, so my 3 year old niece and 1 year old nephew could share and eat the same things as my Aunt (their Grandma) and I were going to eat. I looked over the receipt and saw I was charged $7 for scrambled eggs! At least within my take out bag, was also the two poached eggs, so my Aunt ate those, but I didn't want the poached eggs, I merely wanted scrambled eggs on top of my egged Benedict. This way my niece and nephew could eat them, too. Ugh- oh well, we got extra eggs for tomorrow or another meal! Hee. Overall my smoked salmon was mouthwatering delicious! My niece LOVED her mini mouse pancakes! My Aunt loved her Frisco scramble and everything was fine, minus me getting charged $7 for a "side" of scrambled eggs I didn't realize I was ordering.....

My sister suggested this place for lunch. The restaurant looked busy but we managed to find a…read moreparking spot right away. We came a bit before 11am and beat the rush. I think it's outdoor dining only. It is a cute place and I loved the purple flowers hanging down from the ceiling. I ordered Tofu omelette with rainbow potatoes and bread ciabatta. Omelette was pretty bland and I just used Tabasco to add some flavor. Loved the butter on the bread, it was lightly sweet. I also ordered Into the Forest Drink with Cute Bear. Delicious and cute. Unfortunately my husband found a piece of long hair in his eggs. We informed the waitress and she offered a new plate right away. I like that you can bring your dogs too. I saw a few customers with their small dogs. I'd be open to try a different dish next time. Hopefully with my puppy!

Stepping past those lace curtains into Flea Street is like stepping into a loving home. The quiet…read moresmiles of Andrea and Eloy, the small rooms that make it easy to hear each other talk, and of course the menu filled with fresh and delicate ingredients - not too precious nor too large to enjoy every bite. I LOVE the vegetarian tasting menu. And it doesn't happen every time but it's a thrill to have the mother of Flea Street Jesse Cool stop by your table to ensure everything's going well. Brava!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Made a reservation and our table…read morewas ready upon arrival. Parking is available in the private lot or on nearby residential streets. Dining is available either inside the dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the covered patio. Flea Street is featured in the Michelin guide. Our waitress was phenomenal the entire evening, being very sweet and attentive. She was quite talented too! ;) Meal started off with the complimentary biscuit, served with a side of beautiful butter, salt, as well as a piece of carrot. This was decent as the biscuit was merely lukewarm. The lamb chop as a snack was quite tasty. These were sold per piece and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The farmers salad, dungeness crab cake, as well as the cured trout small plates were all quite tasty. Loved how premium and light the farmer's salad was. The dungeness crab cake was super light and tasty too! The cured trout was excellent with the homemade potato chips! The cioppino was gigantic and perfect for sharing. It featured a ton of premium seafood, from clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, as well as a couple pieces of black cod fish along with a few pieces of toasted bread! Finished off the meal with an apple galette which was tasty and served with a scoop of ice cream which was surprisingly a touch lacklustre... The meal ended off with a couple chocolate dipped strawberries. ~$130/head after 20% service charge and 3% employer benefits surcharge.