There’s nothing more comforting than a well-cooked meal in a crisis. For those who wish to support local businesses at the same time, here’s a growing list of Michelin-starred restaurants and other purveyors offering a safe alternative to homemade food.
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APTOS
Mentone
Mentone, from Manresa chef David Kinch, is offering wood-fired pizzas ($16-$19), salad Nicoise for two ($19) and a variety of wines and cocktails for pickup. Wed.-Sun., 4pm-sold out (pre-order starting Wednesday at 12:01am). 174 Aptos Village Way, view menu and order at toasttab.com/mentone/v3
BELMONT
Heirloom Catering Co.
This catering company (formerly Palace Catering) is delivering prepped, cooked family-style meals prepared by its SERV Safe Certified Team and Kitchen to your front doors. Two seasonally inspired dishes, such as vegetable tagine or saffron brick chicken, in easy to freeze or reheat pans are offered daily, as are well-priced bottles of wine. Check the website for menus and call 24 hours in advance to order. Minimum 6 servings per order. 415.748.9404, heirloomcatering.co
CUPERTINO
Alexander’s Steakhouse
From family specials (potatoes and prime rib dinner, 7 pounds, serves six, $295) to Maine lobster roll ($32) to Hyogo Kobe beef (3 oz, $245), this steakhouse offers myriad choices for delivery and takeout, with 20% off all wines (takeout only, call to order). Daily, 11am-8pm, 19379 Stevens Creek Blvd., 408.446.2222, menus, order and delivery via alexanderssteakhouse.com
LOS ALTOS
Amber India
Amber India restaurants in Los Altos, San Jose’s Santana Row and San Francisco are offering takeout and delivery, with menus online and takeout and delivery options from DoorDash. Butter chicken, Amber’s signature dish ($23), gluten-free vegetarian entrees ($15-$18) and samosas ($8) are among the many menu options. 5-9pm, view menu and order at amber-india.com
LOS GATOS
Manresa
A three-Michelin-starred restaurant offering takeout? Yes, Manresa is offering a Family Meal to Go. A limited menu is offered (such as Liberty Farms duck breast with farro, artichoke and sunflower seeds, brussels sprouts, dinner rolls and spiced apple cake—and a vegetarian option of whole roasted head of cauliflower) along with the option of adding a bottle of wine, Champagne or beer with special pricing, for about $35-$59 per person. Menus are posted one evening in advance on the restaurant’s Instagram @manresafamilymeal. Bottles of wine (some with special pricing) are also available for order. Diners are advised to order early as menus are selling out. Consult sommelier Jim Rollston at [email protected] for wine recommendations. Wed.-Sun., 4:30-7:30pm, order via manresarestaurant.com
Manresa Bread
2019 James Beard Foundation Award Outstanding Baker Nominee Avery Ruzicka has fired up the ovens and is offering bread, pastries, local farm CSA boxes, three varieties of flour, wine, coffee and more for pre-purchase at the commissary, with pick-up in the parking area in the back Fri.-Sun., 2pm-4pm (pick-up date varies depending on the menu item). Additionally, in support of its workers, all proceeds from the sale of Manresa’s Toasty Mugs and T-Shirts will go towards an employee emergency fund. 605 University Ave., Los Gatos, order via pre-ordermanresabread.com
The Bywater
You can order online from The Bywater’s small, weekly changing menu of New Orleans-inspired savory items (e.g., fried chicken, biscuits and honey butter for two, $30), plus cocktails, beer and a long list of selections from the wine cellar, and the restaurant will bring the order straight to your trunk. Simply park in the parking lot and call the restaurant noting your parking spot number and order number. Wed.-Sun., 2-6pm, 532 N. Santa Cruz Ave., 408.560.9639, thebywaterca.com (Find the menu for the week of 3/24 here.)
MENLO PARK
Flea Street Cafe
Flea Street’s new dining-to-go program began March 17. Among the menu options: Local farms & Flea Street garden salad of baby lettuces, carrot, radish, asparagus, arugula blossoms, nasturtium and house vinaigrette ($16), halibut cheeks piccata with red potato, broccoli, shallot, capers, butter, white wine and lemon ($40), citrus olive oil cake with tangelos and creme fraiche ($13) and even Martin’s buttermilk biscuits (frozen, bake at home, $22). Tues.-Sat., same-day orders only, orders must be placed by email (no phone calls accepted) indicating the number of guests to be served and a response email will indicate your pickup time, menu at cooleatz.com/flea-st-cafe
Left Bank
Left Bank restaurant offers food orders via DoorDash for delivery or customer pickup. Bottles of wine are offered at a 30% discount for pick-up in store. Customers who buy a $100 gift card will receive a $50 gift card toward their next visit. Among the menu offerings: nicoise salad with seared ahi tuna ($26), steak frites with bordelaise sauce or roquefort butter ($38) and Swanson Island salmon with wild rice medley and roasted butternut squash ($35) among others. 4-8pm daily, order via leftbank.com
Mademoiselle Colette
This fine French patisserie is offering pickups and delivery of its menu offerings, packaged for two to four people, including croque monsieur and salad ($24-$48), quiche of the day and salad ($15-$30), and boxes of croissants ($15-$19). Open for pickup Mon.-Sat., 8am-4pm, Sun. 8 am-1pm, 816 Santa Cruz Ave., 650.250.2919, menus and ordering at colettecatering.com
PALO ALTO
Bird Dog
Bird Dog is offering takeaway meals including its famous wood-grilled avocado with ponzu, wasabi, ash and flax ($8), fried chicken thigh with green curry and yuzu mayonette ($23) and Japanese cheesecake with mango sauce ($8), as well as beers and wines. A 10% surcharge will be added for takeout in compostable packaging, service and handling. Mon.-Sat., 4-8:30pm, order by phone at 650.656.8180 or email [email protected], view menu at birddogpa.com
Mademoiselle Colette
This fine French patisserie is offering pickups and delivery of its menu offerings, packaged for two to four people, including croque monsieur and salad ($24-$48), quiche of the day and salad ($15-$30), and boxes of croissants ($15-$19). Open for pickup Mon.-Sat., 8am-4pm, Sun. 8 am-1pm, 499 Lytton Ave., 650.250.2919, view menu and order via colettecatering.com
Mayfield Bakery
Mayfield began offering family-style dinners March 19 for take-out or delivery (with 100% of proceeds going to help restaurant employees. One unique meal is offered each day of the week, with a starter, entree and sweet to finish (lasagna with Caesar salad and “something sweet,” $25; “a decent bottle of white wine,” $17; “a decent bottle of red wine,” $20). Orders are designed to serve one person with no limit on the number of meals to be ordered (until sold out). Food will be prepared with ready-to-heat instructions. No menu modifications will be offered and the restaurant has opted for no contact delivery drop-off for drivers. Daily, 4-8pm, 855 El Camino Real, for pickups call 650.853.9200 upon arrival, order via doordash.com
ROOH
Order your favorite progressive Indian dishes from this Palo Alto newcomer—e.g., paneer kathi rolls ($16), chicken berry pulao ($28) and butter chicken ($24)—plus wines and beer to pick up or have delivered right to your door. Daily, 4-9pm, 473 University Ave., for pickups call 650.800.7090, order for delivery via doordash.com
The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse
Surf and turf, anyone? Order online for pickup or delivery at this top seafood restaurant from the Alexander’s Steakhouse team. Menu items include Black River caviar ($150), miso black cod served with brussels sprouts and saffron rice risotto ($52), wagyu Tomahawk steak served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (48 oz. for $325) and sides such as lobster fried rice ($35). Order for pickup at here or on doordash.com for delivery. 12-8pm, 4269 El Camino Real Palo Alto, 650.213.1111, theseausa.com
Taverna
This Greek restaurant offers a to-go menu and a family meal menu, both for pick-up. The to-go menu items include octopus salad with chopped romaine, dill, olive oil and lemon ($20); three gyro sandwiches ($15-$18) and lamb chops (two for $48; 12 for $220). The family meal serves three-four people ($68), must be ordered 90 minutes in advance, and might include a roast chicken, salad, steamed greens and rice pudding. Daily 11:30 am-8pm, view menus at tavernarestaurant.squarespace.com, place orders by calling 650.304.3840, pick up at 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto, free delivery within 5 miles for orders over $60.
Telefèric Barcelona
This Spanish eatery is now offering paella to go, along with other tapas items and sangria (serves three). Choose the type (vegetable, lobster, mixed meat and seafood, squid or mixed meats), the pan size (individual, $17-$18; medium,$29-$46; or large, $48-$72). Mon.-Sun., 9am-8pm, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, order via phone, 650.321.0712, or email [email protected], menu at telefericbarcelona.com
REDWOOD CITY
Mademoiselle Colette
This fine French patisserie is offering pickups and delivery of its menu offerings, packaged for two to four people, including croque monsieur and salad ($24-$48), quiche of the day and salad ($15-$30), and boxes of croissants ($15-$19). Open for pickup Mon.-Sat., 8am-4pm, Sun. 8 am-1pm, 2401 Broadway, 650.250.2919, menus and ordering at colettecatering.com
Selby’s
Selby’s began offering family-style dinners March 19 for take-out or delivery ( with 100% of proceeds going to help restaurant employees. One unique meal is offered each day of the week, with a starter, entree and sweet to finish (lasagna with Caesar salad and “something sweet,” $25; “a decent bottle of white wine,” $17; “a decent bottle of red wine,” $20). Orders are designed to serve one person with no limit on the number of meals to be ordered (until sold out). Food will be prepared with ready-to-heat instructions. Menu announcements will be made via social media (Instagram: @selbysrestaurant). No menu modifications will be offered and the restaurant has opted for no contact delivery drop-off for drivers. Daily, 4-8pm, 3001 El Camino Real, for pickups, call 650.546.7700 upon arrival, order via doordash.com
SAN JOSE
LB Steak, Santana Row
LB Steak offers delivery via DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats. Craft cocktails such as vodka & rose or gin & kumquat are offered in a 200 ml flask, ready to be poured over ice or consumed straight ($25); Caesar salad ($14) and wagyu burgers with smoked onion marmalade, mushrooms and fries ($22) are among the more popular menu items. Bottles of wine are offered at a 30% discount for pick-up in store. Customers who buy a $100 gift card will receive a $50 gift card toward their next visit. Daily, 4-8 pm, order online at lbsteak.com
Meso, Santana Row
The new Meso Mediterranean restaurant offers delivery via DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats. Bottles of wine are offered at a 30% discount for pick-up in store. Customers who buy a $100 gift card will receive a $50 gift card toward their next visit. Menu items include hummus ($10), half Mary’s roasted chicken with house spice blend and red yogurt ($28) and mushroom tagliatelle with feta, black olives and sundried tomatoes ($24). Daily, 4-8pm, order online at mesorestaurant.com
WOODSIDE
The Village Bakery
As part of the Bacchus Management Group’s restaurant collection, the Village Bakery began offering family-style dinners March 19 for take-out or delivery (with 100% of proceeds going to help restaurant employees). One unique meal is offered each day of the week, with a starter, entree and sweet to finish (as listed on Monday, lasagna, Caesar salad and “something sweet,” $25; “a decent bottle of white wine,” $17; “a decent bottle of red wine,” $20). Orders are designed to serve one person with no limit on the number of meals to be ordered (until sold out). Food will be prepared with ready-to-heat instructions. No menu modifications will be offered and the restaurant has opted for no contact delivery drop-off for drivers. Daily, 4-8pm, 3052 Woodside Road, for pickups call 650.851.5555 upon arrival, order via doordash.com
Photography by: Courtesy of Telefèric Barcelona
