Brandon's Restaurant
1800 barber ln., 408 570-5470. (http://www.beverlyheritag...) the award-winning mediterranean and american cuisine features organic produce, free-farmed beef, game, and poultry, as well as fresh seafood daily. menu highlights range from great steaks to imaginative salads, duck, and lettuce wraps. the wine list features the best california wines, from nearby napa and sonoma.
Marie Callendar's
333 s abbott ave., 408 263-7437.
Pho Nam
41 serra way, 408 956-9627 serves some of the best vietnamese "pho" beef soup noodles in the milpitas area. the beef broth is clear and has a delicate flavor. there are many variations of the standard "pho" as well as vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and drinks.
Taqueria Las Vegas
1417 n milpitas blvd, 408 262-2415 is the best choice for mexican food in town.
Maruichi Ramen
In the "ranch 99" shopping center, off of barber road, serves excellent japanese noodle soup. they are known for their "kuro ramen" which has a deep browned garlic flavor. you can choose between the thin and chewy ramen noodles or the thicker udon type noodles. this is a branch of the original shop in mountain view.
Dar Da
Also in the "ranch 99" shopping center, serves chinese-muslim as well as northern chinese specialities. in addition to food cooked according to muslim dietary requirements halal, there are various seafood and non-halal options as well. excellent choices include the thick stir-fried noodles "knife cut noodles", sizzling rice soup, as well as various beef and chicken dishes.