What can I say about The Anchors Team, Carlos and their amazing gracious care for their guests?…read more Nothing but PURE perfection! Tonight was my first time to the Saratoga location. We live in Downtown San Jose and remember when Anchors opened at San Pedro Square. We so love that place. Great Food and perfect service. Carlos was working there and was always so pleasant and made sure we were always well taken care of. Life gets in the way so we spent less time out at San Pedro so the last few times we went we went to get our favorite seafood we did not see Carlos. A few months ago I was caring for a client's pups and we needed dinner. So my husband Wayne went into Saratoga to go to Anchors to pick up some dinner for us. He gave me the best news that Carlos was at the Saratoga location. I was so excited because I had missed seeing "our friend". He always made us feel some comfortable. Wayne wanted to go to Anchors Saratoga to celebrate his birthday tonight! Who am I to say no? When we walked thru the door I was so happy to see Carlos ! He welcomed us with such a warm smile and was attentive to every detail including welcoming Wayne by his name! We had the most delicious calamari appetizer I have ever had followed by Creamy Lemon Garlic Seafood Pasta - TOTAL PERFECTION!!!!!!! *side note! They have one of the best Happy Hours we have experienced. We knew we were more than just "customers". We were welcomed as "returning friends". We recommend this AMAZING restaurant for PERFECT food and MORE THAN PERFECT Customer relations! This is a re-review from M Nunez...

Not good food. Not fresh. The tuna melt was too dry…read more The tacos were not fresh. When the plate arrived itself it did not look appetizing. Also there was zero pineapple flavor when it claimed there was pineapple salsa. Added a star because the food was not terrible, we could finish it.

I'm a little surprised to see that this place is closed now. This review is for a visit a few…read moremonths back. This is located in a strip mall with a lot of restaurants, a sprouts, and a trader joes. You're never going to have trouble finding parking. I had the blackened catfish po boy and my partner had the pan roast. I really liked my sandwich and the fries were nice too. My partner helped me eat half the sandwich, the portions are huge! The pan roast tasted good, I liked the spices, very flavorful. It was however a little too spicy for my partner. The staff let us know that this batch was a little spicier than most batches. I thought the spice level was fine though. I think they kept a lot of the interior from the restaurant that came before them. A little sad that they're gone now though.

The service here was really good. The workers were friendly and attentive. There is decent amount…read moreof parking in the plaza. The place was clean and modern. The seafood pan roast was solid and was flavorful. It was loaded with a good amount of seafood. The fried oysters were tasty and hot.. My favorite thing was the s'mores dessert. Im definitely miss this place.

Quick and great service! Everything we ordered was really good. A lot of flavor, but wish there was…read morea bit more sauce. We came on a Wednesday evening and there was a lot of people, but we got seated quickly.

Came here with my coworker last night after work. She was craving cajun seafood. It was about 7pm,…read morehalf empty. About 7:30pm, the whole place became packed. The staff brought the menu, we said it was our first time here, how do you order. I think he was either new or just shy but he didn't explain much how to order, other than I asking questions. My coworker and I ordered their 2 lbs; 1lb shrimp, half clams, half calamari with a free side of Corn. In a bag/plate, it already includes corn and potatoes. We asked how many corn there was, he said there was ONE. When the plate came, there was 4. We could of ordered something else for the side if it was clearer. I wish there was more clearer instructions on ingredients when we already said it was our first time dining in. Also there was only ONE single potato. My coworker also ordered a side of Garlic noodles. Everything was super delicious. It was the amount of spicy mild that we like. The environment was busy, but clean. Parking was easy to find. Just more explaining about what you offer, where the gloves are to eat, rather than you just pass us this tray of stuff. A need of more customer service would had been nicer.

Value meal place where it won't break the bank. Fish for $12-15 is unreal!…read more My problem was the flavor. To me, the meals are bland. We had the Mediterranean chicken protein bowl and the all protein platter. It was $26 total for both meals. It needed something. Spices, butter, or maybe a dressing. Service was excellent. They were very nice and work extensively to make sure things are clean. Restroom were clean as well. I just wish the food tasted better.

Oh, a new California Fish Grill location in the El Paseo de Saratoga Mall, where Mimi's Cafe, REI,…read moreAMC 14 Theaters, Jamba Juice, etc. Plenty of parking in this plaza. This CFG offers outside table seating with umbrellas, and as usual, they have inside seating with A/C and house music playing. Self-serve fountain machine. Two separate multi-user restrooms. We stopped in for Taco Tuesday and a Cinco de Mayo promo. My wife ordered two Battered Fish Tacos. I went with the Cajun Shrimp and the Battered Fish Taco. The shrimp used at this location looked smaller and overcooked. I usually order these exact tacos from other locations and they are cooked perfectly and the shrimp are a bit larger. Also, the fixings seemed skimpier in each taco. See pics. I'll chalk it up to them closing shortly. The service was very friendly and helpful. He was also sweeping and cleaning up as it was close to closing time.

Omg my friend and I had lunch at King's Fish House yesterday and our server Colby was literally the…read moresweetest She was super attentive, helped me pick what to order because I'm indecisive lol, and everything was sooo good. Definitely ask for her if you go!!

I've been here several times for lunch, dinner, my dad's 90th birthday and I've always been…read moredelighted with the freshness and quality of the seafood and the desserts. Never had any chicken or meat here-- it's a fish house! It's a pretty nice take on the New England fish shack theme, better art and mounted fish aesthetic than most. The floating bar mounted on ropes is a nice touch. It's big but it's almost always fairly busy, so reservations are your friend. Service is always friendly, usually efficient, sometimes outstanding. I had a really long and fascinating conversation with a server once about how location affects the taste of different oysters. Learned a lot! Prices are not cheap, but it's not cheap getting good fresh seafood either, so there we are. Probably not the greatest for the planet either, but I don't think it's my rate of oyster consumption that's driving global climate change either. So yeah. Good fresh fish and seafood in a comfy, wood-forward space with good professional wait staff. I like it.

Good drinks and service…read more Pisco sours were good! Bread pudding with lucuma ice cream 5/5 Never had this ice cream before, it was delicious. The bartender was happy to accommodate our preferences. Live music set up a nice mood.

This has been one of our local go-to spots for years. Good food, interesting South American wines,…read morenice Pisco -- what could be bad. We were sadly disappointed on Thursday night, though. We have eaten here many times, but the quality of the food has really suffered since our last meal. We have always loved the octopus starters here. It was originally served with avocado and then became a "causa" (a Peruvian layered potato dish), but the octopus was always very tender and flavorful. This time it was almost inedible -- tough and chewy. It seemed like the formerly excellent European octopus was subbed with local raw octopus, and precooked with no knowledge of how to prepare this ingredient. The arroz con mariscos contained more of the same badly prepared octopus, and very overcooked squid -- also tough and rubbery. The texture of the rice was not as it had been in the past either. It really seems that a change in the kitchen has lost their way. We may try once again in the future to see if it was just a badly off night, but I'm not hopeful.

We dropped by during happy hour and tried their oysters, fish taco, chicken wings and fries, and…read morefried fish. The oysters were 10/10, juicy, fresh, and plump meat. They were 1.75$ each. The fish taco was ginormous with grilled fish and two tortillas. The fried fish was nicely battered and tender. The chicken wings were solid -- nothing to write home about, just basic but a solid option if you're not into fish (or want fries, which is why we got them). The service is great, friendly staff!

The fish pieces are huge and a single person would be totally full from a 2 piece fish and chips…read more The fish and chips were well fried and were still crispy even though I ordered my food to-go. They were generous with the tarter sauce and vinegar, which I appreciated, but I personally didn't love the taste of the tarter sauce. It had maybe carrots or something in it and I wish it were more tangy. It gets the job done but I might make my own next time. I also got a cup of clam chowder. It was tasty but being from SF I've had much better chowder elsewhere. I would skip this next time. The stand out here was the service I got from Javi. He took my phone order and was polite and courteous without "doing too much." He was the one to also ring me up and hand me my order and he was, again, chill but also super nice. He did a great job. It would be unfair to not share the low point of my experience, even though I hate putting people on blast. While I was picking up my order, there were two female employees standing behind Javi behind the register. One of the ladies was braiding the other ones hair. In food service it's really important not to touch your hair - you should be ready to work before you arrive, or head to the bathroom to take care of any grooming. In the moment I just tried to shrug it off but then the lady braiding the hair sprayed some kind of hair product to finish things off, and I later realized my food was sitting on the counter right next to them. It really disturbed me how they didn't see their behavior as inappropriate and it didn't bother them at all that I was being rung up while they were doing this. I'm a little torn about whether or not I would return. Again, the service from Javi was great and the fish and chips were definitely good - no complaints there. However I didn't love everything I got with my meal and I'm not sure how seriously they take cleanliness given the employees doing their hair in the front.

GOGA is a hidden gem in downtown Saratoga. You could easily walk right past it and never realize…read moreit's there. The entrance is by the back parking lot off Big Basin Way, and it's absolutely worth finding. We went for brunch today and everything was delicious; the eggs Benedict, the ham and cheese croissant, and the scallops were all standouts. Just really fresh, well-prepared food that doesn't feel fussy. I've had dinner there as well, and it was just as good. Every time, the food has been flavorful and consistent, and you can tell there's real care behind it. The space is small and cozy, which makes it feel intimate and relaxed. Chef Brad clearly knows his craft, and the menu has a nice seasonal feel to it. Service is always warm and attentive without being overbearing, just genuinely kind hospitality. It's one of those places you almost hesitate to share because it feels like a little secret, but it's too good not to mention.

I loved it The beef with fried egg - yum…read more The ambience The service The scallop cooked perfectly The walls deco lol This is a cozy tummy spot to being your love one I will be back !!!

Tried Hero Ranch Kitchen for my husband's birthday last Tuesday night. We found street parking…read moreabout a block away and reported to the outside stand for our 7 pm reservation. The hostess was very friendly and showed us to our table. We had a table inside, which was an intimate upscale casual area with a bar. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms for a starter. It was so hard to pick one because everything on the menu sounds so good. Alas, I have a small appetite. The mushrooms were very tasty and a nice start to our meal. For entrees, we had the halibut and prime filet with a side of broccolini. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Drinks are on the pricey side- I had a Hero Old Fashioned and the Taylor Made, $20 each. They were nicely crafted, so worth the price. They brought out a Carmel Popcorn Sundae for my husband's birthday and even gave him a birthday card which I thought was a nice touch. Service was slow and steady. We had ample time to enjoy our food without feeling rushed, but never felt like our server forgot about us. We spent about 2 hours for dinner. Probably not a place to go if you're in a hurry. I'm eager to return and try some more of the starters. It's the kind of place I'd love to take out of town guests - high quality fine dining in a casual and relaxed environment.

I took my partner out for our anniversary to Hero Ranch Kitchen and made reservations with…read moreOpenTable with a note about it being our special day. The restaurant had a nice visual ambience, but also felt casual as there was a lot of chatter, which isn't a bad thing depending on what you're looking for. Our waiter was especially friendly and helped us decide what to order. I really wish I could remember his name, as I'm posting this a bit late, but he was a huge reason why we had a great experience! Here's a quick rating on the food itself: Stuffed mushrooms (3.5/5): This was recommended by the waiter as a favorite among patrons. The mushrooms weren't bad or anything, but for some reason, it gave me combination pizza vibes that I wasn't expecting. It was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again personally. Bone-in ribeye (5/5): an amazing cut that was cooked perfectly. Exactly what you would expect from a good steakhouse. The compound butter was fantastic! Bone-in apricot glazed pork chop (3.5/5): this one may hit different for different folks. The pork was perfectly cooked and juicy, but the apricot glaze was definitely a little too sweet for our palettes. If you're looking for something more savory, I might try something else. But hey, sweet might be your thing too! Caramel popcorn sundae (4.5/5): we got this one complimentary for being our special day, which was a really nice surprise! And it was a full serving! This one was obviously sweet, but surprisingly more subdued than it sounds, which was really nice! Overall, it was truly a memorable night with great food. And though some things didn't quite work for our palettes, I can totally see that it may for others--so that didn't impact my ratings because they were still good--just not for us. That said, the care that we received on our anniversary was what truly made me land on a 5/5 rating. Definitely coming back for future special occasions!

My husband and I came back here to celebrate our 12 year anniversary dinner. It is a 8 seater…read morekaiseki dinner. We were 10 minutes late (saying goodbye to children) and the restaurant was pleasant. Thankfully, they were still taking in orders for drinks and had not started. Drink menu is heavily concentrated on sake. Not being a heavy sake drinker, we naturally headed over to wine and beer menu. It is much slimmer pickings than the sake, but enjoyed our sparkling wine paired with the kaiseki very much. The dishes were all excellent. The thing that lingered in my mind even till this day, a week after I am writing this review, is that umami flavor bomb chawanmushi with mosel mushroom and uni (never can go wrong with uni). The other thing that I thought took more skill, attention, and was unique to the chef's background was their dashi/broth. It was a complex of flavors from the sea that all paired well together. I thoroughly enjoyed every sip, and the flavors waking up all parts of my tongue. One more part - the meat dishes were not my favorite. They just do the seafood so well. Oh! And dessert, of course, the Japanese melons were as if it was dipped in fructose lol Ambiance is dressy and date-worthy :) the elderly ladies beside me were sporting their Birkens and taking pics of their food next to it

This is the best Japanese restaurant I've been to in the U.S. and Taiwan…read more The ingredients are incredibly special and fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the flavors are authentic. The attention to detail really stands out. I'll definitely be coming back.