Where to Eat in Sunnyvale: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 15, 2018 Diedre Savory

Sunnyvale (/ˈsʌniveɪl, vəl/) is a city located in Santa Clara County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 140,095.
Things to do in Sunnyvale

1. Dishdash

190 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6112 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Highchairs Available Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +1 408-774-1889
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 619 reviews

Dishdash

Reviewed By My2CentsAndMore - Ancaster, Canada

I wnet to the restaurant with two others who were gluten free and dairy free. The menu accommodated them. There are reasonably good beers on tap. The entrees are excellent, clean, i.e., not greasy, and the service that night was attentive and courteous. Be prepared for a wait at peak times if you walk in. Try to reserve in advance. Murphy Ave. can be charming to walk along with other eateries and shops, depending on your taste.

2. Cascal

400 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041-2008 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Latin, Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 28 - SGD 39 +1 650-940-9500
Excellent
36%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 503 reviews

Cascal

Reviewed By Bart C - Foster City, California

Lively spot for lunch. We could talk and hear one another. Modern decor. Menu was mixed Spanish, Caribbean & Latin American food with interesting and tasty choices. Good drinks menu, too! We enjoyed it. In the heart of Castro St. area of Mt. View.

3. The Fish Market

3775 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-2612 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Soups, American, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch SGD 16 - SGD 59 +1 408-246-3474
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 445 reviews

The Fish Market

Our second restaurant, opened in 1979 in the heart of the Silicon Valley, has been as popular with local residents as it has with the business crowd. A comfortable and spacious cocktail bar adds to the energetic atmosphere of this casual dining restaurant. Be sure to arrive early for the counter seats at the oyster bar, as they fill up quickly.

Reviewed By Larry L

The Fish Market is one busy and lively spot. Staying nearby, I stopped in on a Saturday evening. There would have been quite a wait for a table, but I was seated immediately at the counter, where the menu was the same, and the service excellent. I had a big bowl of clam chowder, and then an abundant portion of the recommended steamed clams, both excellent. People around me were smiling big time over their various dishes: paella, pasta with seafood, grilled mahi-mahi, and more. A fine choice in Sunnyvale!

4. Falafel STOP

1325 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3242 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 408-735-7182
Excellent
57%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 181 reviews

Falafel STOP

Falafel STOP is a fast service restaurant serving authentic Middle-Eastern Falafel as it is served throughout the Middle-East: inside freshly baked Pita bread (inside, not wrapped!) with salad, homemade tahini sauce, and a traditional hot sauce. We pride ourselves in 20 years of serving great meals to our customers, using only the best ingredients. Try our Falafel & Grill Bars for a truly genuine Middle-Eastern experience. We are sure that your first visit will not be your last.

Reviewed By KS R - Bengaluru, India

We used to relish Phool & Tamaya in Cairo for years. Last 5 years I was searching for a Felafel shop in Bangalore - tried one but did not like it.

Found one in Sunnyvale recently but did not like the readymade felafels, during our first visit - by comparing it with Cairo stuff.

Yesterday we tried Felafel plates and made our own Felafels! Yummy we liked it!
Will try once more before returning to Bangalore!

5. Xanh Restaurant

110 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1202 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks SGD 39 - SGD 39 +1 650-964-1888
Excellent
36%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 218 reviews

Xanh Restaurant

Reviewed By we3onthego - Mountain View, California

Lots of choices for vegetarian, Seafood and meat dishes. Particularly like the kobe spring rolls, bbq chicken and the coconut tapioca dessert. The curries are also very tasty. I've been here several times for the lunch buffet and the choices seem to be consistent.

6. Dish n Dash

736 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3510 Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +1 408-530-9200
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 166 reviews

Dish n Dash

Reviewed By anandluisa - Sunnyvale, California

Great value. Delicious healthy food at moderate prices. Have been going to this place regularly since it opened. Service is fast considering huge number of people lining up for a great meal.

7. Kabul Afghan Cuisine

351 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6181 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Middle Eastern, Afghani, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 26 +1 408-245-4350
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 222 reviews

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

Reviewed By Carter T - Oceanside, Oregon

I organized a dinner for my staff at the last minute. Kabul Afghan Cuisine was happy to take our reservation for 10 people and had everything ready for us when we arrived. The selection of food was excellent and the staff was nice and courteous. I would definitely recommend this place to others that have a love for more exotic foods in the U.S.

8. Oren's Hummus Shop

126 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1202 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Reservations Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 650-938-6736
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Oren's Hummus Shop

Reviewed By Andrei S - Bucharest, Romania

We just returned from the place (4 people) and the overall impression is that it's average to good (not very good).

The service was friendly, provided useful details about the dishes and was reasonably quick even though the place was packed inside.

My hummus, even though was advertised to have extra garlic, it didn't. Was just the average mix of chickpea and tahini, I didn't sense any garlic (at all). Maybe they made a mistake and forgot to add it, but if they didn't then that's not garlic hummus.

The green shakshuka was a nice idea, but a good thing to have been asked would have been how well done the eggs are preferred. No such question and the eggs were too hard.

And the overall common feeling about the pitas was that "this is not a pita". Too doughy, too soft, too adapted.

9. St. John's Bar & Grill

510 Lawrence Expy Ste 110, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4007 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Bar, Pub, Grill, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 13 - SGD 20 +1 408-738-8515
Excellent
32%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 194 reviews

St. John's Bar & Grill

Reviewed By Charles S - Sunnyvale, California

Love the burgers especially on Saturday when there are half priced. The garlic fries will keep the vampires away for days as they are really garlicky. The onion rings are tasty also and lots of beers to pick from. Outside eating when the weather is good and inside can get crowded. Lots of tv to see always on sports when I have been there. Price are great and the burgers are tasty and can be Turkey, veggie, and lettuce wrapped to cover the various diet type.

10. Sushi Tomi

635 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1301 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 52 +1 650-968-3227
Excellent
49%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Sushi Tomi

Reviewed By lwj - Norcal

Went here for a late lunch after watching a movie nearby.
Sushi is fresh and well presented.
Located in a quieter area of downtown, this restaurant is a very good choice if you are in the area.
We have returned several times and would recommend this restaurant.

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