At the Village Pub, a genuine effort is made to make your dining experience more than just a dinner. Only the best organic farm produce is picked out and used in the preparation and the same applies to the seafood and meats, as far as the quality is concerned. The cuisine is contemporary American but has its roots in French and Mediterranean cooking techniques. The wine list is extensive and proves to be a mellow accompaniment to the seasonal menu. Different kinds of cheese and desserts could be the perfect end to this memorable meal!
Town is a great neighborhood restaurant that offers up the freshest in produce, seafood and meat and strives to be as seasonal in their dishes as possible. Their menu is filled with interesting and delicious choices that includes many steak cut options Savor their Drunken Bourbon Filet Tips, Filet Mignon Sliders, New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and the much talked about Warm Napa Cabbage Salad for those veggie lovers. The ambiance is chic but cozy with a large open bar in the center. Their staff is knowledgeable and will gladly share their opinions on the extensive wine list that features mostly local wines along with Washington and Oregon vineyards.
You'll feel welcome from the moment you enter Back A Yard, which brings island-style hospitality and home cooking to Menlo Park. It's quickly become a local favorite, and for good reason: the prices are affordable and the delicious portions are generous. Offerings include their famous 'corn festivals' (deep fried cornbread), fried plantains and jerk chicken. You'll also find some unexpected choices here, like the oxtails, jerk tofu, curry goat and even cheeseburgers for less adventurous eaters.
Established in 2006 by the Thanos brothers, Mano and Michael, Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge offers visitors a tropical haven on this Californian island of Alameda. Professional bartenders ensure that guests are served only the best. Choose from classic tiki mixes like Painkiller, Banana Mamacow, Fog Cutter, Leilani Volcano and Hurricane, or Forbidden Island originals like China Clipper, Fugu for Two, Neptune’s Garden and the eponymous drink Forbidden Island. If it is your birthday, you can savor an Island Mai Tai, completely on the house!
Catch a game or simply unwind with friends at this lively establishment, which happens to be one of the oldest bars in region. The historic space housing the 7 Mile House opened for business in 1863, and has been a stagecoach stop and a gambling den among others during its rich history. The bar sees a huge crowd of locals cheering for their favorite team on game days. There's a great choice of beers and other spirits to keep you cheering through the game. Apart from this, there's also an extensive menu of pub fare and comfort food favorites if you're feeling hungry. Live jam sessions and other events like karaoke nights keeps the crowds coming on other days. Check website for more.
If you're a beer lover, you'll be easily 'gravitated' towards Original Gravity in Downtown San Jose. This one's a speakeasy-type with several draft and cask-crafted beers on offer. The drink list here features an eclectic range of brews from all over the States - Oregon, California, Florida, Utah, and some international offerings from Belgium like the Pannepot 2014. Apart from these regular a la cart brews, guest beers keep making appearances, every few months. To complement your flavorsome pint, there's a menu full of pub classics with gourmet twists, with dishes such as bierwurst, lemon chicken and andouille, to name a few. The vibe at Original Gravity is relaxed and friendly, a theme that's reflected in the service too. Drop in for a refreshing pint along with some tasty bites.