When in the San Francisco Bay Area, visitors should not overlook Silicon Valley’s South Bay Area dining scene. Home to the world’s high-tech giants, restaurants here feature delicious award-winning food for all tastes.

For starters, the entertainment and shopping area at San Jose’s Santana Row is home to 30 restaurants. Local Santana Row favorites include the Left Bank Brasserie with an all-day menu of authentic French cuisine, Meso Modern Mediterranean whose dishes bring together culinary influences from across many regions, and the modern American steakhouse LB Steak.

Located in the downtown San Jose area, another not to be missed restaurant is Rollati Ristorante. The Italian American eatery cooks up fresh pasta, made in house, pizza, and seasonal produce.

Visitors familiar with Levi’s Stadium may opt to dine nearby at the award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar Puesto Santa Clara. Puesto has a festive and inviting atmosphere and serves delicious gourmet tacos with handmade blue corn tortillas and delicious margaritas.

Also, in the South Bay area in the city of Morgan Hill is the popular award-winning Rosy’s at the Beach. Rosy’s has a casual and friendly atmosphere and specializes in fresh fish and seafood. For more Silicon Valley dining options, visit www.VisitSiliconValley.org.