San Jose Restaurant Guide - Milpitas, CA Restaurants

Often overlooked by flashier suburbs elsewhere in Silicon Valley, Milpitas is a true food lover's town, especially if your tastes run toward China and India. Hidden in shopping center and mini-malls are gems like Darda, ABC Seafood, Tirupathi Bhimas, and Liou's House, just some of the restaurants that make this a great food town.

Brandon’s Restaurant

1820 Barber Lane, Milpitas, California
1.408.516.4871   Email Brandon’s Restaurant
Located on the ground floor of The Beverly Heritage Hotel, Brandon’s Restaurant serves upscale steakhouse cuisine in the heart of the Silicon Valley. This restaurant in Milpitas serves the highest quality steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees alongside an extensive selection of wines. It’s hard to beat dining on the garden patio overlooking the poolside on a nice night. Brandon’s Restaurant offers luxurious banquet facilities perfect for family reunions, corporate events or any large group looking to host an upscale dining experience.

Rings Steak Seafood & Chops

1811 Barber Lane, Milpitas, California
1.408.943.1110
A great American steakhouse featuring an extensive wine list, classical cocktails, and impeccable service. Located at the Sheraton San Jose.

ABC Seafood

768 Barber Lane, Milpitas; Tel. Unit 206. 408.435.8888.
Elegant Chinese. Extensive menu features meals from both the land and sea, including duck, suckling pig, fresh fish and Chinese broccoli. Prices may seem a little elevated, but what you get is well worth the expense. Full bar.

Bahay Ihawan

100 Dixon Rd., Milpitas; Tel. 408.945.9055.
Filipino-American. Honest food in large portions. Lunches are the best deals. Beer, wine. Closed Sun.

Banana Leaf

182 Ranch Drive, Milpitas; Tel. 408.719.9811.
Southeast Asian/Malaysian A charming, exotic gem of a place with some of the best Southeast Asian food in the county. Each dish holds its place as a work of culinary art, bursting with color and flavor, aroma and spice, with sauces that are masterfully crafted and reduced to glossy consistencies. Closed Sun.

Lu Lai Garden

210 Barber Ct., Milpitas; Tel. 408.526.9888.
Vegetarian Chinese. Meatless dim sum brings in a lunch crowd. Regular bests: artful veggies, sizzling platters, clay pots. Beer, wine.

Pho Tam

1720 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas; Tel. 408.934.3970.
Thai/Vietnamese. The attractive room belies the low prices. Fusion menu offers mainstays like bun and claypots. Beer, wine. Closed Mon.

Swagat

68 S. Abel St., Milpitas; Tel. 408.262.1128.
Indian. Swagat explores both southern and northern Indian cuisine in its traditional and extensive menu. Casual. Beer, wine.

Zahir's Cafe

1350 S. Park Victoria Dr., #27, Milpitas; Tel. 408.946.4000.
California European. A relaxed yet elegant atmosphere mixes upscale amenities with down-home comfort and an authentic family atmosphere. Offers an extensive wine list and a vast menu ranging from simple lemon garlic chicken to veal stuffed with Cajun sausage, prosciutto and mushrooms with a brandy and red wine demi-glace. Full bar. Closed Sun.