Bamboo Fish
Established in 2015, Bamboo Fish in San Jose offers a diverse culinary experience featuring sushi, specialty rolls, Korean and Japanese tapas, and Korean BBQ. Known for its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, Bamboo Fish combines traditional techniques with creative twists to deliver a unique and satisfying dining experience.
5945 Almaden Expy #120, San Jose
Charlie's Cheesecake Works
Charlie's Cheesecake Works™, founded by Charlie Major in 2002, specializes in crafting high-quality cheesecakes for local restaurants, hotels, and discerning dessert lovers. From humble beginnings with just one hotel and restaurant, Charlie's has grown to serve over 35 establishments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Using all-natural California cream cheese, premium IQF fruits, in-house made vanilla, and the finest chocolates, they create some of the best cheesecakes around.
1179 Redmond Ave, San Jose
Legend's Pizza
Legend's Pizza in Almaden is a community-focused pizzeria known for its creative and flavorful pizzas, including favorites like The Babe, BBQ Pulled Pork, and the signature Legend. Beyond serving delicious food, Legend's Pizza is committed to giving back, offering fundraising opportunities where 20% of the receipts from designated nights go to local charities and non-profits. With three locations in Palo Alto, San Jose, and Cupertino, they make it easy to enjoy great pizza while supporting good causes.
5965 Almaden Expy Ste 125, San Jose
Malibu Grill & BBQ
Malibu Grill & BBQ is a family-friendly sports grill in Almaden, known for its authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. Owned by a San Jose native, this local favorite has been serving the community for over 25 years. Malibu Grill offers a wide range of in-house-made dishes, including smoked meats, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and salads. With a beer and wine bar and plenty of flat-screen TVs, it’s the perfect spot for all ages to enjoy great food and catch their favorite sports.
5735 Camden Ave, San Jose
Blvd Coffee of Almaden
A family-owned coffee shop with over 25 years of experience and two Bay Area locations. They proudly serve Fair-Trade, organic coffee from Tony’s Coffee in Bellingham, Washington. Along with daily drip coffees and pour-over options, Blvd Coffee offers a full espresso bar, iced drinks, and a variety of teas. Their menu features cooked-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, sweet and savory crepes, and fresh-baked pastries. Known for their warm, family-like atmosphere, Blvd Coffee continues to be a beloved community gathering spot.
6055 Meridian Ave Ste 20, San Jose
Almaden Valley Nursery
Almaden Valley Nursery is a family-owned and operated garden center and gift shop, conveniently located near Almaden Lake Park. This expansive nursery offers a wide selection of plants, tools, pottery, and gardening supplies, making it a haven for garden enthusiasts. With its charming on-site gift shop and personalized service, it's a place where garden dreams truly come to life.
15800 Almaden Expy, San Jose
Cuisinett Bistro & Market
Back in 2008, Cuisinett Bistro had the vision to bring a new style of French Restaurant. Forget about your typical stereotype about French Restaurant, they wanted to bring back the neighborhood café that Geoffrey Rabey grew up with. A place where you can enjoy great food and wine in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant has evolved from a fast casual café to a beautiful Bistro & Market. The Market (Épicerie) brought a new experience to guests and they were able to buy Wine, Cheese, Charcuterie, Sweets and other products from France to take with them after their meal was complete.
1105 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
@cuisinett
PRANZI
PRANZI specializes in warm neighborhood Northern Italian dishes. Offering a diverse menu that caters to all palates since 2015, they are masters of their craft, using only the freshest and finest ingredients to create dishes that are both flavorful and visually appealing. Whether you're craving traditional Italian classics or contemporary creations, their menu has something for everyone.
777 Laurel St, San Carlos
@pranzisc
Noelani’s Island Grill
Noelani's Island Grill is a Hawaiian-Asian fusion restaurant located in beautiful San Carlos. They offer that Hawaii experience through tasty food, tropical cocktails, island ambiance, and aloha-spirited service. Known for their fun brunches and Aloha entertainment, it's a fun San Carlos destination to visit.
1037 Laurel St, San Carlos
@noelanisislandgrill
Refuge
The Refuge hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami sends shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” If that wasn’t enough, the REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (18 in San Carlos and 24 in San Mateo) and tons of bottles to boot! Philly-style cheesesteaks, house-ground burgers, and if a sandwich is not for you, their pastrami chopped salad is legendary.
963 Laurel St, San Carlos
@refuge_pastrami
Mints and Honey
Mints & Honey is a neighborhood gathering space for families and friends to unplug, connect, and celebrate. Known for their seasonal coffee and tea creations and scrumptious waffles, along with their delicious toasts - this place is a mid day or brunch dream destination.
524 El Camino Real, San Carlos
@mintsandhoneycafe
Groovy Goose Coffee Roasters
Freshly roasted coffee, amazing pastries, high quality milks and syrups, fresh smoothies, açaí bowls and paninis are in this newer San Carlos gem. Roxy loves that the staff beams with happiness and it has become a place to start your day or your whole weekend!
1221 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
@groovygoosecoffee
Shelby's Garden
Shelby’s Garden is a family owned gift shop located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Established in 1996, this woman owned & operated business is a one of a kind gift shop specializing in unique style, creative inspiration and the perfect gift for every girl on your list. For nearly 30 years, they have been providing the community with cards, stationery & gift wrap, novelty, and souvenirs. Roxy loves their seasonal items for every occasion.
629 Laurel St, San Carlos
@shelbysgarden
Lark
Lark San Carlos brings together a unique selection of home décor and accessories, gifts, art, and jewelry made by artisans locally, in the United States and around the world. It features one-of-a-kind products thoughtfully curated to catch the eye and adorn your home with style and a sense of spirit. Roxy likes their glassware & other fine home goods.
641 Laurel St, San Carlos
@larksancarlos
Skywood Trading Post & Deli
Motorcycle riding buddies have been coming here since the 80s. This place is a safe haven if you love riding motorcycles. Skywood has all the nutrition and nourishment you need. Roxy loves that it also has gas pumps if you need fuel, so you won’t get stuck if you forget to fill up before a hike. A lot of nature and motorcycle/exotic car enthusiasts come here. You'll see Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches on the weekend especially on Sundays. Skywood is a full blown store for everything you need sans motorcycle helmets. A must stop store to see right across from Alice's Restaurant.
17287 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
@skywoodtradingpost
The Mountain House
In the spirit of the rural countryside Pubs, Taverns and Inns throughout Europe and the New World, The Mountain House crafts ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in provincial tradition but exciting and savvy enough for our modern world. The Santa Cruz Mountains’ unique geography, with sweeping coastlines and towering redwood forests, creates dramatic scenery and distinct microclimates. Roxy loves that their food and beverage seek to reflect this special place in the world using wild seasonal ingredients and local producers. . Surrounded by majestic redwood trees, The Mountain House has captured the imagination of musicians and filmmakers alike. Most notably, Neil Young chose our enchanting venue as the filming location for his acclaimed “Harvest Moon” music video, forever imprinting our rustic charm in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
@themtnhse
The Village Pub
The Village Pub opened its doors in 2001 and quickly secured its reputation as one of the top restaurants in the Bay Area. Roxy loves that approximately 80 percent of the produce for The Village Pub comes directly from their unique partnership with SMIP Ranch located in the hills above Woodside, all of which is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. In addition to being recognized both locally and nationally for its award-winning cuisine, The Village Pub has also received consistent praise for its unparalleled wine and spirits program.
2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside
@thevillagepubwoodside
The Village Hub Coffee Bar and Garden
Coffee drinks made from locally curated Cafe Con Lucha coffees with organic milks of all kinds. Relax at tables in the large outdoor courtyard garden. Park your bike at the rack for cyclists or hitch your horse at the library next door. Treat yourself to a moment of peace. A water bowl for your pup. Free wifi. A place for you. Something Swede-ish Home Bakery & Sweet E Bakeshoppe provide traditional Swedish and American pastries every day at the Coffee Bar.
3154 Woodside Rd, Woodside
@the_village_coffee_hub
Clock Tower Shop @ Filoli
Roxy adores this place because it is stocked with a wide variety of beautiful, unique items and delicious treats perfect for gift giving. They have everything from honey to artisan jewelry pieces and pots for your smallest African violet or overgrown succulent.
86 Cañada Rd, Woodside
@_filoli
Emily Joubert Home and Garden
We love this store! It's a perfect place to get lost after lunch at Buck's or the Village Bakery. One of our favorite spots within is the kid's corner, they have so many whimsical, curated toys for children of all ages. A super cute gem in Woodside for home decor, gifts, plants & bath/body products! It smells divine inside from the items they sell too. They offer private shopping & gift wrap.
3036 Woodside Rd, Woodside
@emilyjoubert