One of the things that Los Gatos is best known for is its drinking and dining scenes. It’s a place that people flock to from around the Bay Area, California—and even from across the globe—to sample the offerings of top-tier chefs and sommeliers.
So the competition this year in the various categories in the Food & Drink section of the Best of Los Gatos 2023 readers’ poll was nothing if not fierce.
Congratulations to all the winners. And, make sure to drink responsibly!
Best Greek – Gold Winner
Best Wine Shop – Gold Winner
Best Wine Pairings – Gold Winner
Best Carry-Out – Gold Winner
Best Carry-Out – Silver Winner
Andale Mexican Kitchen Bar and Patio
Best Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream – Gold Winner
Best Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream – Silver Winner
Best Spot to Dine Solo – Gold Winner
Best New Restaurant – Gold Winner
Best New Restaurant – Silver Winner
Best Dining Value – Gold Winner
Best Craft Beer Selection – Gold Winner
Best Craft Beer Selection – Silver Winner (Tie)
Best Local Winery – Gold Winner
Best Local Winery – Silver Winner
Best Breakfast – Gold Winner
Best Breakfast – Silver Winner
Best BBQ – Gold Winner
Los Gatos Meats and Smoke House
Best BBQ – Silver Winner
Best Poke – Gold Winner
Best Poke – Silver Winner
Best Patio – Gold Winner
Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos
Best Restaurant – Gold Winner
Best Restaurant – Silver Winner
Best Local Coffee Roaster – Gold Winner
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Best Local Coffee Roaster – Silver Winner
Best Indian – Gold Winner
Best High End Dining – Gold Winner
Best Pearl Teas – Gold Winner
Best Chef – Gold Winner
Best Tea Shop – Gold Winner
Best Tea Shop – Silver Winner
Best Margarita – Gold Winner
Pedro’s Restaurant and Cantina
Best Margarita – Silver Winner
Best Chinese – Gold Winner
Best Chinese – Silver Winner
Best Gluten-Free Menu – Gold Winner
Best Gluten-Free Menu – Silver Winner
Best Dive Bar – Gold Winner
Best Cocktails – Gold Winner
Best Cocktails – Silver Winner
Best Craft Brewer – Gold Winner
Best Craft Brewer – Silver Winner
Best Italian – Gold Winner
Best Italian – Silver Winner
Best Beer Selection – Gold Winner
Best Beer Selection – Silver Winner
Loma Brewing Company
Best Steak – Gold Winner
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
Best Steak – Silver Winner
Best Thai – Gold Winner
Best Thai – Silver Winner
Best Latin American – Gold Winner
Best Mediterranean – Gold Winner
Best Mediterranean – Silver Winner
Best Brunch – Gold Winner
Los Gatos Cafe
Best Brunch – Silver Winner
Southern Kitchen
Best Outdoor Dining – Gold Winner
Best Microbrew – Gold Winner
Hapa’s Brewing Company
Best Microbrew – Silver Winner
Loma Brewing Company
Best Independent Coffeehouse – Gold Winner
Great Bear Coffee Roasting
Best Independent Coffeehouse – Silver Winner
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Best Burrito – Gold Winner
Best Burrito – Silver Winner
Best Happy Hour – Gold Winner
Best Sandwich Shop – Gold Winner
Los Gatos Meats and Smokehouse
Best Sandwich Shop – Silver Winner
Best Seafood – Gold Winner
Steamer’s Grillhouse
Best Taqueria – Gold Winner
Andalé
Best Taqueria – Silver Winner
Nina’s Taqueria
Best Craft Cocktails – Gold Winner
Sidecar
Best Craft Cocktails – Silver Winner
Soda Works
Best Restaurant Entertainment – Gold Winner
Best Restaurant Entertainment – Silver Winner
Best Bagel Shop – Gold Winner
Best Bagel Shop – Silver Winner
Best Burger – Gold Winner
Best Burger – Silver Winner
Best American – Gold Winner
Best Restaurant Service – Gold Winner
Steamers Grillhouse
Best Sports Bar – Gold Winner
Double D’s Sports Grille
Best Cake Bakery – Gold Winner
Best Cake Bakery – Silver Winner (Tie)
Best Diner – Gold Winner
Best Fried Chicken Sandwich – Gold Winner
Loma Brewing Company
Best Fried Chicken Sandwich – Silver Winner
Best Caterer – Gold Winner
Best Southern Food – Gold Winner
Southern Kitchen
Best Southern Food – Silver Winner
Bywater
Best New Bar/Club – Gold Winner
Hercules
Best Bartender – Gold Winner
Kenny Bowes (Steamers)
Best Bartender – Silver Winner (Tie)
Kristina Taroni (Gardinos)
Jennifer Anzalone (Black Watch)
Best Cafe / Coffeehouse – Gold Winner
Great Bear Coffee Roasting
Best Cafe / Coffeehouse – Silver Winner
Los Gatos Coffee Roasters
Best Business Lunch – Gold Winner
Steamer’s Grillhouse
Best Fried Chicken – Gold Winner
Bywater
Best Vegetarian – Gold Winner
Best Vegetarian – Silver Winner
Namaste Indian Cuisine
Best Bar – Gold Winner
Black Watch
Best Bar – Silver Winner
Best Restaurant – Gold Winner
Steamers Grillhouse
Best Restaurant – Silver Winner
Best Bread Bakery – Gold Winner
Best Bread Bakery – Nominated
Oy!
Best Salads – Gold Winner
Best Desserts – Gold Winner
Icing on the Cake
Best Desserts – Silver Winner
Fleur De Cocoa
Best Japanese – Gold Winner
Best Japanese – Silver Winner
Best Wine Tasting Room – Gold Winner
Best Wine Tasting Room – Silver Winner
Best Vietnamese – Gold Winner
Best Vietnamese – Silver Winner
North
Best Middle Eastern – Gold Winner
Oren’s Hummus
Best Butcher Shop – Gold Winner
Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse
Best Butcher Shop – Silver Winner
Lunardi’s
Best Hotel or Restaurant Bar – Gold Winner
Best Hotel or Restaurant Bar – Silver Winner
Dio Deka
Best Bakery – Gold Winner
Icing on the Cake
Best Bakery – Silver Winner
Manresa Bread
