Los Gatos Parkside

Mushroom ravioli, - one of the best ravioli is, I have eaten till date 5/5Harsh puppies - so crispy and delicious loved it 5/5Espresso martini - frothy and delicious 5/5Ambience- beautiful

Ambiance: 4 - Made a reservation on Valentine's day and the first thing the host said to us was that we have 1hr and 15mins. The main room was so noisy but we thankfully got seated in the back room. Cute homey feel insideService: 4 - Attentive and friendly staffsFood: 3 - Maybe my expectations were high but it fell short. Don't get me wrong, the Hush Puppies were scrumptious! Crunchy exterior with grittiness of the corn meal - sauce on the bottom and some sort of butter? Yes, please. The Short Rib Bites were also tender but it was too little. The Fried Chicken Sando was where it fell short. We got cut in half and I somehow ended up with all of the breading, which wasn't crispy one bit and just sloppyDrink: 4.5 - Would come back to try other drinks once the menu is rotatedWould I come back? It wouldn't be my first option but maybe for the drinks. ;)

The service is excellent at this popular restaurant across the street from the Town Plaza Park. Stopped by for lunch and had a stellar meaty cup of chili and a sandwich. Tasty! I also had a non-stellar cup of lukewarm coffee. Skip the coffee or, better yet, get a cup of coffee a block or less away. Ambiance is not upscale, but better than any diner. Try the outside seating.

Great brunch spot that's outdoor/ pet friendly! We ordered the chorizo tostadas and short rib hash that were packed with flavor and delicious sauces. I would come back to try different items on the menu. Great spot to walk off the meal around downtown with many shops.

Belated galentines brunch. Parking was a nightmare on Saturday morning, but we all made it within the first 15 minutes of our reservation time of 11:30am. Easy reservation over OpenTable. We wanted to do petroglyphs and there weren't really good options for food in willow glen. I saw parkside had reservations available and although the parking situation was difficult otherwise we don't regret coming here. Everyone finished their food except for me. I got the short rib hash. Really soft and well done. Sad that they have to charge $2 premium for eggs but do understand the bird flu limitations. Server was really friendly and accommodating. Would definitely be back with a large group if needed since many other brunch places don't take reservations!

We came here for happy hour this afternoon and had a really nice meal with a lot of variety of different dishes, as well as a couple of cocktails which were also good.The service was attentive and struck a great balance between attentive and casual/friendly. Our main server Naomi introduced herself and checked in the right amount as well as gave us warning that last call for happy hour would be coming up. Every other person we encountered that works there was also very friendly and did a great job.It was surprisingly full for 4pm on a Thursday, which was nice to see.We had the crab cake, which was good, but we felt didn't really need to be battered and deep fried, but there was clearly crab meat inside. Just a personal choice.The short rib tacos were tasty, fried chicken slider delicious, as were the Italian meatballs and roasted cauliflower. The fries were also fine, but not anything particularly special. For cocktails, we had the Solstice, which was a nice refined vodka based drink with some subtle flavors, and a margarita, which was pretty typical but good. One of the workers ribbed us a little because a lot of the salt on the rim had dried up and fallen down in front of my place setting. We enjoyed the kidding around and no one taking anything too seriously- just a nice place to eat some good food and relax and have a great time.We'd definitely come back again.

Unfortunately was not able to grab any pictures, but this is BY FAR my favorite new spot in downtown LG! I came with some family for happy hour and dinner- their happy hour menu is reasonably priced and the bites are good- I had the bruschetta which was great, and the Italian meatballs. My favorite thing was the ambience- it felt upscale yet homey- I can't wait to come back next time I'm in town!

IMHOFirst things first. If you want to dine here, make a reservation! This place is popular! Even though we were the second people to enter at 11:30, we were told all tables were reserved but we could sit at the bar or a high table. Thankfully the hostess said if we could be done by 1:15, she could find a place for us! Thank you! (We were done by 12:35!)Dylan was our amiable server, who remembered me from my last visit, 9 months ago! My friends ordered the Mushroom Ravioli, $26, and the Shrimp Scampi, $24. They liked their entrees but thought they were a tad too salty. My friend's Shrimp Scampi portion also looked rather small. (She ended up buying some chicken tenders on the way home because she was still hungry.) I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich, $14 and added fries, $4. Sadly, my sandwich needed a flavor punch and I should've asked for salt. I left half my sandwich and fries to bring home, but when I got my leftovers, my fries were not included. I should've said something, but it was so busy, I just let it go.Table service was epic as usual from everyone. Parkside's staff are the stars of the show. Yes, I will definitely return.

Dark SideThe brainchild of local restaurateur Darren Matte, who's other projects include Danville Harvest and SF's Per Diem, Parkside is looking to bring fresh, local farm-to-table dining to Downtown Los Gatos. Housed in the former Le Boulanger (RiP), Parkside's décor is classy and elegant, and has a decidedly New American menu with a little Italian thrown in for flair. The Good:*Reservations thru OpenTable *Very romantic ambiance and would be a terrific place for a date night. *Happy Hour Seven Days a week (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.)*Outdoor parklet dining with heaters *Reasonable amount of gluten-free food on the menu that's*Service by Lexi was outstanding. She was fast, efficient, and personable. The staff as a whole was really good. Not Michelin good, but better than your average restaurant. *I enjoyed the seasonal butternut squash soup, and if you want to share a bowl they can split one serving into two bowls. *Great Bar scene*Carissa raved about her Horseradish Salmon--and she doesn't even like horseradish! But the fish was cooked well and the horseradish flavor was pleasant and not overwhelming. *I enjoyed my fried chicken, despite the white meat being slightly overcooked. The skin/crust was crispy and full of flavor, and the concomitant mashed potatoes & gravy were a reminder of Turkey Day to come...The Meh:*Street Parking in DTLG can be a hassle Fri-Sun, but the rest of the week you should be pretty good to go. There are some lots nearby, as well, but make sure to read the signage.*"Substitution politely declined," per the menu. Make of that what you will, I'm not really a substitution kinda guy but if you are you're SoL.*They *seem* to have a decent selection of vegetarian/vegan items but, unlike the gluten-free items, they're not clearly denoted with a "V" or something. The Ugly:*Credit card needed to secure the cancelation as there's $25/per person cancelation charge on reservations if not canceled within 24hrs.Conclusion: Great date night spot with fantastic service. The food was also quite good, as we're a tough crowd to feed, but it wasn't great--altho there's lots of potential. So in the meantime Los Gatos Parkside scores a solid 4.5*, but it's still highly recommended.

We enjoyed our visit here. It seems that despite empty tables during the early evening, the place is usually packed around 7pm due to reservations. We got seated with a note that we would have around an hour and a half to dine before a 7pm reservation came in. Sure, we said okay.We got seated at a table soon after and waited for a few minutes before a server came to take our orders.We enjoyed the following: Horseradish Crusted Salmon and the Short Rib.I liked how unique the horseradish mashed potatoes were. It was infused with flavor without being overwhelming or unappetizing. The broccolini was a little tough but provided a good contrast from the crusted salmon and potatoes. The crust of the salmon was nice and crispy, and they provided a tender piece of fish.The short rib was super tender and flavorful. Noodles were cooked perfectly, and the spinach with onion ring provided a nice touch.