Alameda County Fair

Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanto Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Peter M. writes: I love my wife.  She is totally my best friend even lately when we hate each other from 3-6am in the morning as we argue over who should wake up to feed/change the baby.  She is taking on this "Mom" thing with flying colors and while we both like…

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

wendella a. writes: Ah - a beautiful day at the county fair. Great opportunity for urban dwellers to be immersed in some Midwestern type fun. Classic carnival rides including sky-soaring Ferris wheels and stomach-scrambling twirly thingamajigs. Loads of good bad-for-you…

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

Katherine F. writes: What a sad day yesterday was....we went to the liquidation of my favorite home store.  We were there at 10:00 sharp...the line was around the building!

The bargains were not that great...30% off retail, buy may daughter and I had our eye on wonderful…

Fusion 3 SalonSpa

722 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

L.A. W. writes: I'm kind of a hair salon slut.

Once my regular stylist moved, I just started going to any place that was open and caught my fancy.  Most of the time I got lucky and got a decent cut for whatever price.  Occasionally though, I got the hair salon…

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.…

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

Cobber L. writes: I will never ever go on Atkins Diet, not even if you pay me a million bucks! Cause I LOVE bread! All kinds of BREAD. Any kind of BREAD!

This place and Sogo are my favorite bakery. What you can find here are the types of Taiwanese/Hong Kong style baked…

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

Scotty D. writes: for almost 20 years i've been enjoying the italian comforts of de la torre's(formerly augusta's). they have the 2nd best pizza in all of the tri valley, the best of course is gay nineties pizza also in pleasanton.

i usually love to call in and get my…

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

joe c. writes: You know, you just have to shake your head when you read some reviews.  It's like, maybe their meds weren't working that day.  ld They usually "tell a story" of something that happened to them.  A story that's just unbelievable.  Some of them are…

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

A H. writes: I am sooo sorry to see that Viola had gotten a bad review.  I have been going to Viola for a lot of years and I think that she is wonderful and honest but NEVER rude.  
I know that she has been in the business for a long time and knows what works and…

A Bellagio Italian Restaurant

33 S Central Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Mara T. writes: Serves up what I hear is authentic Italian food. Since I'm a Mexican Persian mix, I am never quite sure what 'Just Like Italy' really tastes like...but I'm game for something new.

I should mention up front that we had a gift cert from the owner, Pino,…

Dick's Bakery

1593 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125

Flor D. writes: SUPPORT FAMILY OWNED MOM AND POP SHOPS.
Armed and Dangerous...
Woman on the move, cost and destination travel time no object...
Someone put out an APV for a girl driving erratically on Meridian/280 looking for something sweet.

Yup...that was me on…

Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt Company

1104 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Connie C. writes: These days, I am in love with all things French. So when my part Frenchie brought me here to get some frozen custard (aka French ice cream), I knew I would love it. It's all about the Chocolate Silk Custard here. Sweet, smooth and yummy.

Trust me, if…

La Villa Delicatessen & Gourmet Shop

1319 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Colleen H. 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

Colleen H. writes: Please to be thanking you for having me here!
It was I that is most gracious and delicious!
I will be coming again.

ATTENTION LADIES there are some super cute Indian waiters here..Who'd have thought? Come on, you know who you are pearly white smile,…

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 & Massage

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 j. 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

jessie j. writes: i work with the public, like every day clients see my hands and my feet (if it's summer) and i can not get away with that ghetto shit that some of you ladies do that involves either painting only the toes that pop out of your peek-a-boo flats, or…

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…