Alameda County Fair

Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanto Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Eric W. writes: The fair is coming!
6/22 - 7/8

Other than Chinese new year, the Alameda County Fair has got to be my most anticipated continuous two week span marked on the calendar. I remember my parents used to take me when I was a wee little lad, and I've been…

Jim's Country Style Restaurant

5400 Sunol Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Tracy H. writes: The best place in Pleasanton to cure a hangover. Jim's offers a remedy of endless cups of coffee, gigantic omelettes stuffed with whatever you desire, country fried potatoes, greasy sausage n' bacon, and toast cooked to perfection.

YUM

Alameda County Fairgrounds

4501 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

sarah l. writes: OMG. this was seriously the best day of my life after my wedding.

i had just gotten the news that my beloved, shitty hometown amusement park, libertyland, got closed down and memories of midsouth county fairs were flooding back. riding the "zippin…

Claude and Dominique Bistro

210 Rose Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

James Y. writes: Been coming here for years.  The french couple who own/run this place could not be more warm or charming.  

A few years ago, I was craving their Coq au vin but I just had a baby and wasn't ready to hold the baby through a 2 hour meal.  I asked for…

Tabla

4040 Pimlico Drive
# 116
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Gur E. writes: Take Out Review Only.

Butter Chicken (Yum E)
Chicken Biryani (Very Nice and YumE)
Naan (Fresh and Hot for BC)

The Biryani was as good as I have had in the US.  The Butter Chicken quantity was not that good but then I ate Biryani and the Raita that came…

Domus

652 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

eRiKa M. writes: Cute store.  

Part Sur la Table with their houseware items like Henkel knives, pastry mold, pans and cookie cutters, wine gadgets and glassware.  
They also have a nice selection of clocks... coo koo clocks and regular.  There is some stationary like…

Fusion 3 SalonSpa

722 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

I would tell you b. writes: EXPENSIVE! Don't bother unless you would like to spend 90+ on a haircut alone. They trick you with the $65 for a cut then they add on a blowing fee for $15. After tip you are will over $90. Good service and OK cut but not worth the money.

Tomo Sushi Bar & Grill

724 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Cindy S. writes: Tomo is a small sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Pleasanton.  I love this restaurant for it's unique appetizer menu and dog friendly outdoor patio.  Three things I'd recommend here that's different from other sushi restaurants: One, their…

Wine Steward

641 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Brian B. writes: I love wine. I go tasting in Livermore all the time (why are breakfast tastings so frowned upon?) and I have to say that this is the BEST wine store I've ever come across. The staff is sooooooooo knowledgeable (Jim rocks~) and never pressures you to…

Pleasanton Certified Farmers' Market

Main & W Angela Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Tiffany T. writes: I really enjoy this farmers market and I think it's done a good job of diversifying lately so I have to disagree with the person below. They have stalls that sell soaps, iris bulbs, fresh cut flowers, (where else can you get a dozen roses for $5),…

Momiji Japanese Restaurant

411 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Joanna B. writes: My fellow yelpers are correct!

This place is expensive!  My tab came to $35 for Zaru, Sake Sashimi
& Toro.  I know the bulk of that was the Toro but still when dining out you pay partially for food and partially for service.

It was terribly hard to…

Bob's Giant Burgers Pleasanton

4223 1st St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Lea B. writes: I'd eaten here a couple years ago, but returned this week to grab a to-go lunch during work.  It's one of the few wallet-friendly lunch places in downtown Pleasanton.  It's still not dirt-cheap, but a better option than a $13 sit-down lunch on Main…

The Rose Hotel

807 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Mari A. writes: Rose Hotel is filled with roses, cookies and good times! Service is fantastic - friendly and customer oriented. No problems at all with the staff whatsoever. In fact, they were great! They helped us out with everything we needed in a timely manner.…

Mr. Kebab

1760 Decoto Rd.
Union City, CA 94587

Lolia S. writes: I love this Turkish place - so fresh, cheap, fast, healthy, and delicious.  Picture a clean restaurant with plenty of seats, an open kitchen, meat on two spits (chicken and lamb/beef doner), several TVs, free refills for fountain drinks, hot sauce on…

Jamba Juice

32258 Dyer St
Union City, CA 94587

Steven N. writes: "I'll take an Aloha Pineapple with a vita boost and a double shot of wheatgrass juice please."
It did take about 10 minutes even though I was the second one in line.

Sheng Kee Bakery

34332 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Linda C. writes: I've been coming to this Sheng Kee for a while now, and most of the baked goods are delicious.  However, the prices will be a little more inflated than Chinatown since....YOU ARE NO LONGER IN CHINATOWN.

Obviously this is probably one of the only…

Valerio's Bakery

31866 Alvarado Blvd
Union City, CA 94587

luis .. writes: You can find all of your favorite fobby baked goods here.  They all have crack sprinkled on them too, especially the pineapple and cream cheese stuffed bread.

Chef India

5100 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Linda M. writes: We had the dinner buffet on a Friday night.  We were very impressed with the quality and variety of food.  The service was good.

Though there were a number of kids there, ours didn't do too well because almost all of the dishes were rather spicy.  But…

De La Torre's Trattoria

6025 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Lea B. writes: I ate here once a few years ago and thought it was good, but it didn't really make an impression on me to rush back. I think I had the eggplant parmesan, which was good, and very different from what I typically order.

Anyway, today my office ordered…

Little Sheep Hot Pot

34396 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

greg e. writes: I like how their logo is this cute happy cartoon lamb, but in reality there's this slaughter house somewhere and those sheep probably aint too happy.  

But I'm a CARNIVORE! THANK YOU CUTE HAPPY LAMB FOR BEING SO DELICIOUS(evil laugh).  

Seriously,…

Little Home Thai Cuisine

4000 Pimlico Dr
Ste 106
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Gabi M. writes: Excellent thai food at reasonable prices, quick service, and even music on the weekends. Everything we've had here is great, full flavors, and when you're starving, they bring you food super fast! Nice decor, big space for all size groups.

Red Smoke Grill

4501 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Ron Jeremy R. writes: ========================= ============
RJR - ISSUE #22 - Lunchtime Special Highlight
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One day as I was walking up to a Carl's Jr. up in Pleasanton - I grab the door - and paused as I saw the reverse reflection of…

Seascape Resort

1 Seascape Resort Dr
Aptos, CA 95003

michelle i. writes: Update 6/7/05: what a perfect wedding it turned out to be at Seascape! this resort has a very tranquil atmosphere and impeccable service. everything was beautiful, everything flowed the way it should. the ceremony was held on a bluff overlooking the…

Mane Event Salon

1581 W Campbell Ave Ste B
Campbell, CA 95008

magdalena w. writes: Going to Viola all of my life (since she is my mother) she is the best hair stylist ever. Being the difficult client I can be...telling her I want my hair like J.Lo or Sarah Jessica Parker or make me blonde when my hair is red, which is the hardest…

A Bellagio Italian Restaurant

33 S Central Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Daphne B. writes: I am so happy I found a decent Italian place to eat in the South Bay. And no, Maggiano's and Bucca di Beppo do not count. Why people like their food being served to them in bulk is beyond me.

The restaurant has a large patio with a canopy to shade the…

Dick's Bakery

1593 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125

jessie k. writes: in my book if you don't like burnt almond cake from dick's, it basically means you are a picky, giant pain in the ass.  oh and it also means you're not an american and probably trafficking weapons for al qaeda.

there are no pretenses here, the bakery…

Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt Company

1104 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Keiko S. writes: Very good tart. Creamier and slightly sweeter than Pinkberry's original, and denser and more satisfying than Yumi's yogurt. Definitely better than Gelayo Gusto's, in my opinion. The fruity flavors I've tried so far, like strawberry, are also…

La Villa Delicatessen & Gourmet Shop

1319 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Colleen Y. writes: First off, PEOPLE TAKE A NUMBER! Some people said they waited for 1/2 hour before figuring that out? Did you think all that shouting out of numbers was bingo? Come on, use some common sense!

I love this place! Some items are hit and miss though, the…

Rangoli India Restaurant

3695 Union Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Mary M. writes: UPDATE:
Boyfriend got THE HINT and took me here for dinner tonight (Easter Sunday).  We had bhindi masala, paneer saag walla, lamb korma, garlic naan, mango pudding (eggless custard), and kheer.  

The bhindi masala is sooo sooo good.  Seriously if you…

Seafood City Market

3059 McKee Rd
San Jose, CA 95127

Rob C. writes: Filipinos in San Jo and the south bay, rejoice!  Your supermarket has arrived!  My gawd, never before have I seen so many Filipino foodie items jammed inside one store, outside of the Philippines.  I mean, damn, they got those bizzare yet tasty red…

Streetlight Records

980 S. Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128

Brandon H. writes: I buy all my vinyl here, so don't go to Streetlight diggin' the crates for rare LPs... Yes, that's true, but I've got to give this awesome record more love than just two lousy sentences, so I'm updating my review.

This has been my favorite music…

JEM Skincare

14471 Big Basin Way
Ste C
Saratoga, CA 95070

Joe D. writes: Some small (but loud) part of me doesn't want to write this review. Because she's already very busy (although she just moved to her own location!). Right. Nothing to do with the fact that I'd be the only guy writing her a review. Hmm.

Anyway.

She's…

Humane Society Silicon Valley

2530 Lafayette St
Santa Clara, CA 95050

jessie k. writes: to think, i almost wasted my 200th review on where to find the best artichoke.

seriously, there is no reason to purchase an animal EVER unless you are in the cattle trade industry or are attempting to stock your own personal exotic zoo.  my childhood…

Stan's Donut Shop

2628 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Beth W. writes: Fours stars for the most delectable, melt in your mouth goodness of a RAISED (not cake folks) GLAZED donut  in the south bay!!!  One star off for CASH ONLY....I rarely carry cash so this becomes a problem for me at times....like today when I ate…

Marini's Downtown

1308 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

.elin f. writes: No trip to Santa Cruz is complete without some salt water taffy from Marini's. Each savory morsel stuck in my teeth reminds me of summer trips spent with the family down at the Beach Boardwalk.

Watermelon triggers memories of those days spent…

California Sourdough

1150 Murphy Ave
Ste A
San Jose, CA 95131

Archie R. writes: Hey California Sourdough...

How come every time I come around
My London London Bridge don't fit no more?

I know why.  Because your bread is DELICIOUS.  And you make me fat.

Poco Cafe

1688 Hostetter Rd
Ste C
San Jose, CA 95131

Jaye C. writes: This is now my home base for local frozen yogurt, I feel like family here!

The old man who works here is totally grandpa status -- you can't help but get a warm feeling being around him. I wanted to sit down on his lap while he cradles me so I can…

Pinky Nail Spa

10051 S Blaney Ave
Cupertino, CA 95015

Colleen Y. writes: With 107 reviews do they need another? Suuurrre, why not....
I have been coming here for over a year and well they haven't pissed me off, cut me, pounded on my shins, or treated me like crap like some places I have been too.

They are STERILE (autoclave…

Manresa Restaurant

320 Village Ln
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Cynthia C. writes: Manresa left me disenchanted for the most part.  

I posted the photos to give you a pictorial of my evening.

Honestly I really wanted to fall in love with this place, but the food was inconsistent.  My throat closes up sometimes when I'm full or if…