Best Restaurants in Santa Clara (2025)

A pillar of Santa Clara’s Koreatown, this family-run spot pairs tabletop barbecue with generous banchan and soulful stews. Recognized over the years by the Michelin Guide and highlighted by Eater SF and the San Francisco Chronicle.

An intimate izakaya devoted to binchotan-grilled skewers, sake, and small plates. Praised by local food writers and featured by Discover Santa Clara; open nightly for dinner with a loyal neighborhood following.

Tucked in an office park, this longtime Greek favorite serves grilled octopus, lamb chops, and vibrant spreads. Featured on KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area and beloved by Silicon Valley regulars for its warm, lively patio.

Japanese-Italian comfort from a local family — think mentaiko pastas, uni specials, and playful antipasti. Spotlighted on KQED’s Check, Please! and applauded by local critics for channeling Tokyo-style Italian cooking.

A small, family-run Balkan café where Bosnian cevapi, lepinja bread, and burek draw the local ex‑Yugoslav community and curious eaters alike. Praised by neighborhood regulars for authenticity and hospitality.

A bright, family-operated specialist in Mumbai street classics — pav bhaji, vada pav, and dabeli — made for sharing. Included in Eater SF’s 25 Best South Bay Restaurants (August 2025).

Uyghur cooking with soul: hand-pulled laghman noodles, cumin-laced lamb, and big-plate chicken served with warmth. Recognized by Eater SF for its regional specialties and hearty portions.

Serious broths and seasonal specials power this indie ramen counter — from rich tonkotsu to creative mazesoba. Featured in Eater SF’s 25 Best South Bay Restaurants.

A 1959 institution run by the founder’s family, beloved for hot glazed rings and maple bars. Celebrated by the San Francisco Chronicle’s guide to the Bay Area’s best doughnuts.