Even with its chic, sleek new-in-the-80s attitude this place manages to stay popular on into the new millennium.

by Contributor

The Food
California Cafe serves enough sun-dried tomatoes and arugula to feed a health-conscious army. Despite the stigma of being not only a chain, but a mall chain, California Cafe still makes most people's top restaurant lists due to its crackerjack service, stylish interiors, and a devotion to fresh produce.

The Scene
The Stanford Barn location is in a historic building with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and a swinging exhibition kitchen; the Los Gatos location just underwent an extensive and beautiful remodeling..

?Laura Reiley



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09/06/02

Brunch anyone?

by ohcimoan

If you are looking for a "nice" brunch place, this would be it. The menu has something for everyone from flapjacks to fish and the food is good, some dishhes more memorable than others. The dining room has a casual elegance about it and the lovely view out the window makes one think they are on holiday( as long as it is sunny...) The bar is also a great place to kick back and have cocktails and actually hear the people you are talking too.

• Pros: atmosphere, bar

08/14/02

wow!!! you'll be suprised!

by jinsanfran

my girlfriend and i went to california cafe for dinner after a day of shopping..... this was the perfect spot to sit back and relax with a bottle of wine!!! seriously, the food was GREAT! it has the perfect dishes (small plates) for the ladies, and the full steaks and seafood for the guys. if you need to shop, this is the perfct spot for unwinding after a long day. the manager was present making sure the food/drinks were perfect - a hard to find service these days!!!

• Pros: wine list, small plates