The 3 Best New Restaurants In Silicon Valley This Fall

The valley’s dining scene is heating up with these three new hot spots.

Scott’s Chowder House

The culinary team at Scott’s knows how to make a killer clam chowder, and the Bay Area agrees. Look for a second location in San Jose, with a San Francisco opening lined up. Gourmands will find Boston-style clam chowder, crab tostadas, the original Dungeness crab roll and crispy house chips. At the new San Jose spot, which opened its doors in July, French restaurateur Laurent Manrique joins the team as culinary adviser. The esteemed chef comes from Aqua, where he earned the eatery two Michelin stars. 111 W. St. John St., Ste. 100, San Jose, 408.531.6421

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

Located inside Palo Alto’s newly opened Hotel Citrine, this casual spot offers locally sourced plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start the day at the poolside patio for a relaxed breakfast of eggs, fresh pastries or avocado toast with coffee and mimosas. For midday or evening, try grilled lamb chop served with rosemary lemon potatoes, confit garlic and olive tapenade, as well as the Skuna Bay salmon with Swiss chard, farro, baby carrot and warm tomato vinaigrette. Pair with a drink from its generous selection of local wines, craft beers and cocktails for the full experience. 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, 650.424.8991

Shepherd & Sims

Popping up soon in Los Gatos is a buzzy new eatery dubbed Shepherd & Sims. Local restaurateurs Jim and Angelique Stump are the brains behind the new spot, which will feature an American-style menu with dishes like half chicken under bricks, local miso-marinated black cod and roasted sweet potatoes. The community is already buzzing, and we can’t wait to experience it. 15970 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos