Serving an inspired menu of new American cuisine, Tarragon restaurant in downtown Sunnyvale is a fresh venue for fine dining. Although the restaurant’s dress code is kept casual, the elegant memorable menu features local flavors in addition to an impressive list of wines to enhance any meal.

Downtown Sunnyvale Fine Dining Restaurant - American Cuisine

Located on Murphy St. in the heart of downtown, Tarragon is an elegant option for fine dining in Silicon Valley. The restaurant’s charming, relaxed air makes any meal feel like a special occasion, plus patio seating is a perfect place to enjoy a summer meal. Chef Ryan Smith has created a menu of new American cuisine with Italian influences, and the flavorful dishes are presented carefully and exquisitely.

Appetizers like the Monterey Bay calamari with smoked paprika aioli and raw oysters with spicy ponzu sauce are satisfying starters, but the elegant main dishes featuring mouth-watering seafood, chicken, steaks and lamb are true stand-outs. Salmon, sea bass, and shrimp, plus paella and cioppino, will please lovers of The chicken marsala, served with shitake mushrooms, summer vegetables, and mashed potatoes, is bold and flavorful, plus a variety of juicy steaks and red meat dishes satisfy even ravenous appetites. The half rack of lamb, rubbed with herbs before cooking and served with rosemary roasted potatoes, is also a rich, fulfilling entrée choice.

Tarragon’s friendly staff, masterful menu and great list of wines from around the world make it a prime fine dining destination in the Bay Area. Open at 4pm for happy hour and 5pm for dinner, Tarragon serves elegant dinners for discerning diners.

Private Banquet Space for up to 250

Perfect for any occasion, Tarragon also offers private dining space for up to 250 guests. Events like a large company gathering or wedding reception are accommodated with ease at the new American Sunnyvale restaurant – the large dining room is also accented by a private bar and patio, which overlooks downtown Sunnyvale. Guests can plan their own menu, suited to their taste and budget, plus the private event space is large enough to hold a dance floor or stage for live music. Events at Tarragon, from family or school reunions to rehearsal dinners or holiday parties, are handled with individual attention in addition to featuring the restaurant’s signature new American fare.

For more intimate daytime gatherings, Tarragon is also open by reservation for private luncheons of 20 guests or more. Since Tarragon is not usually open for lunch, the service is especially prompt and polite, plus the restaurant’s proximity to major businesses in Sunnyvale makes it a smart choice for executive lunches or client meetings.

Relaxing Late Afternoons and Early Dinner Reservations

Open at 4pm for Happy Hour specials featuring $5 wines in addition to $5 well drinks and drinks made with Pinnacle vodka, Tarragon is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks afer work or before a special dinner. Tarragon’s inventive, fruit-infused cocktails are make perfect after-work libations. A current Early Bird dinner special is also running at the elegant Sunnyvale restaurant - the $20 prix fixe menu includes a starter soup or salad plus an entrée with two sides and a delicious dessert like tiramisu or dark chocolate cake.