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Restaurant Name	City	Rating
Bandera	Los Altos, CA
When we have guests form Europe in town, they always seem to want to try "American" food. I was always at a loss when trying to come up with something. It usually ended up with us going to some bar-b-que place, or steak house. They tend to come aw ... more When we have guests form Europe in town, they always seem to want to try "American" food. I was always at a loss when trying to come up with something. It usually ended up with us going to some bar-b-que place, or steak house. They tend to come away disapointed. Thanks to Bandera's I think this problem has been solved. The range of dinners may not be as great as some restaurants, but it's plenty to show off more than one form of American cuisine. The mushroon ragout was excellant as an appitizer. My ribs were so well done that the meat fell off the bone (one small nit, some of the meat was more than just a little overcooked, it was charcoal), others who had the cluck and moo, were equally pleased. The mashed potatos were the best I've had at a restaurant.Not sure what they mix in with them, but they are great. As noted above, the place can be very noisy. We were luckily seated in a corner so the din was greatly reduced. Service was very good, if not overly so. My only other nit, the lighting for our table was limited. Glad I now have a place to take the French and show them what real American food is. less
Mandarin Classic	Los Altos, CA
I think some of the other reviewers have said as much, but I think the best way to describe Maderian Classic, is that it's not a Chinese restaurant, it's a restaurant that serves great Chinese food! I have eaten there for lunch and dinner. The food ... more I think some of the other reviewers have said as much, but I think the best way to describe Maderian Classic, is that it's not a Chinese restaurant, it's a restaurant that serves great Chinese food! I have eaten there for lunch and dinner. The food is wonderfully prepared. Common dishes are uncommonly good here. They have pushed Chinese food to the next level. This is fine dinning with a Chinese twist. less
Hardy's Bavaria	Sunnyvale, CA
As German Restaurants go, Hardy's is one of the best in the US. We started with the assorted sausage appetizer and the dumplings with mushroom sauce vegitarian entree served as an appetizer. Both were excellent. The food was as authentic as I recall ... more As German Restaurants go, Hardy's is one of the best in the US. We started with the assorted sausage appetizer and the dumplings with mushroom sauce vegitarian entree served as an appetizer. Both were excellent. The food was as authentic as I recalled from our visits to Germany, while my wife commented that it was just like her grandmother's cooking. About the only thing that I was not as pleased with, was the spatsle (spelling?), which I thought was a bit underdone, and not in the German style. It reminded me more of an Italian pasta in shape. Sorry, but we didn't have room for dessert... less
Rainbow Pizza	San Mateo, CA
The name says Rainbow PIZZA, but they serve more than Pizza here. A recent return here prompted this review. I have always felt positive about the Pizza. There is no question they serve one of the best in the county. But they also make some outstandi ... more The name says Rainbow PIZZA, but they serve more than Pizza here. A recent return here prompted this review. I have always felt positive about the Pizza. There is no question they serve one of the best in the county. But they also make some outstanding Greek dishes too. They recently expanded the place, and the larger eating areas mean a much shorter wait than in the past. less
Stacks	Redwood City, CA
Have been twice since Stacks opened their second location here in Redwood City. (the original Statcks is in Burlingame) It's previous incarnation was the Golden West Pancake restaurant, and this is a marvelous transformation. The food is just great ... more Have been twice since Stacks opened their second location here in Redwood City. (the original Statcks is in Burlingame) It's previous incarnation was the Golden West Pancake restaurant, and this is a marvelous transformation. The food is just great and as the name implies, Stacks does pancakes well. These are the as-big-as-your-plate kind, and stacked three high on an order. Other breakfast foods abound, all is fresh and the nice presentation is a plus. Service suffers a bit on the weekends as it is a thoroughly busy place. They have sidewalk seating and free coffee while you wait for your table. If you're in a party of more than four, I'd suggest calling ahead. It's my new favorite place for Sunday Brunch now. Last visit was a party of eight, and the total cost including tip was under $80, try that one of those brunch buffet places. less
Tied House Cafe & Brewery	Mountain View, CA
Have been to the Tied House on many occassions, and as with the above reviews, I could write one that went either way. I have had both good and bad experiences here, but most have been positive. For me, the better things about the Tied House, is t ... more Have been to the Tied House on many occassions, and as with the above reviews, I could write one that went either way. I have had both good and bad experiences here, but most have been positive. For me, the better things about the Tied House, is that it's a great early dinner place when you want to go to the movies or a concert at Shoreline. The food is mostly decent and the beer above average. It's a great meeting place and it's easy to get to. Of the food items, the appetizers are clearly the best things on the menu. The regular dinner items will be great on one visit and merely okay on the next. They could do something about the inconsistencies between visits. A grudging 3 stars this time, they are better than average. less
Szechwan Court	Belmont, CA
Szechwan Court is a very small place just North of the San Carlos border. It appears to be a favorite lunch place, but was rather empty on a Monday evening. The food was very good, and one dish, a pork with pickled Chinese cabbage, was fantastic ... more Szechwan Court is a very small place just North of the San Carlos border. It appears to be a favorite lunch place, but was rather empty on a Monday evening. The food was very good, and one dish, a pork with pickled Chinese cabbage, was fantastic. I agree that the food could have been warmer, and I also think it could use less oil, but overall I was more than pleased with our choices and the way they were prepared. (note, there is a Jujitsu dojo next door, so try a table away from the adjoining wall) less
Sneakers Pub & Grill	San Carlos, CA
Not sure where the above reviewers went, but Sneakers is not the "Best in Class" or even "Excellent". Places like City Pub and Taxi's are closer to that rank than this place could ever hope to be. The burgers are good, maybe a bit better than averag ... more Not sure where the above reviewers went, but Sneakers is not the "Best in Class" or even "Excellent". Places like City Pub and Taxi's are closer to that rank than this place could ever hope to be. The burgers are good, maybe a bit better than average. On the whole, an average to above average place of minor distinction. Disapointing given the hype. less
China Village Restaurant	Belmont, CA
This is the place to go for Dim Sum on the Pennisula. We go there nearly once a month and always lament leaving when more items come out of the kitchen that we haven't tried yet, but are too full to eat. The braised asparagus spears and the crusted p ... more This is the place to go for Dim Sum on the Pennisula. We go there nearly once a month and always lament leaving when more items come out of the kitchen that we haven't tried yet, but are too full to eat. The braised asparagus spears and the crusted prawns are special items that we really enjoy. less
Cook's Seafood	Menlo Park, CA
Cooks is a great place for fish, when you're not up for going out to a sitdown seafood restaurant. The fish and chips and the crab and shrimp louies are my favorites.

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