25 Essential Peninsula Restaurants

"Tamarine keenly fuses California’s produce with a modern interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine. Started by sisters in 2002, the restaurant has become one of the most renowned in downtown Palo Alto for its refined approach to Southeast Asian flavors. Some of the most popular dishes include the shaking beef — made with filet mignon — as well as the Ha Long Bay Soup, which calls to mind the waters of Vietnam with the incorporation of fresh blue crab. The clay pot cod and the Tamarine prawns are other standout seafood options, while the banh mi roti is a favorite among appetizers. The striking decor of the restaurant even features a contemporary Vietnamese fine art collection." - Cathy Park