Where to Eat Around Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California

For the first time in a decade, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California will be hosting the Super Bowl. The marquee NFL championship game goes down Feb. 8, 2026 in the Silicon Valley stadium that's about an hour south of San Francisco by car and a bit longer by train. 

Unlike San Francisco’s Chase Center or Oracle Park, Levi's Stadium isn't part of an entertainment complex filled with restaurants and bars. Yet out-of-town visitors have no shortage of dining options in the area, many of them reflective of the region’s incredible cultural diversity. Within a short drive or transit ride from Levi's Stadium, you’ll find world-class eateries to match many palates and budgets. Whether you’re headed to the big game or one of the concerts hosted year-round at the massive stadium, here are some best bets on where to eat.

Che Fico Parco Menlo, Menlo Park

From the mind of David Nayfeld, the chef behind San Francisco's celebrated modern Italian restaurant Che Fico, Che Fico Parco Menlo feels a bit like an opulent piazza in Italy—especially if you dine in the all-season outdoor patio. Expect inspired, locally-sourced takes on classic dishes: Clams steamed in 'nduja butter broth come served under a fresh-baked pocket that's cracked tableside, pizzas are made with naturally fermented sourdough, pastas are expertly hand-rolled in-house, and the roasted chicken is wood-fired in a brick oven. There's also a private dining room for up to 70 people, where Italian wines flow like the waters of the Amalfi Coast. 

Che Fico Parco Menlo is part of downtown Menlo Park's Springline development, which also features spinoffs from respected San Francisco establishments like Robin for sushi omakase, Burma Love's signature Burmese fare and Andytown Coffee.

Barebottle, Santa Clara

Barebottle began a decade ago in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, and quickly became the go-to family-friendly brewery in the city. In 2020, it expanded into this South Bay iteration that's just as welcoming, with nearly 30 beers on draft, big screen TVs, a game room and a kitchen churning out 15 Detroit-style pizzas, salads, and more. Barebottle's Santa Clara taproom has a number of group picnic tables, high tops and patio seating options that can be reserved. Be sure to try local beers like the signature Muir Woods Hazy IPA, or the crushable Hella Hetchy 4% ABV pilsner, along with wine, coffee, soda, and homemade kombucha. Kids and pets are very welcome.

10 Butchers Korean BBQ, Sunnyvale

What could be more Bay Area than a farm-to-table Korean BBQ joint? There are 10 different types of Wagyu beef on the menu here; A5 Japanese and U.S. Wagyu ribeye, short rib, and brisket are all stars, as are the wagyu short rib mandoo dumplings to start. But there's also a wide selection of bibimbap bowls, soups and stews, and banchan, or sides, like marinated cucumber, kimchi, potato salad, and mini seafood pancakes. The bustling restaurant also features a full bar, an impressive wine selection, and—of course—Korean beer and soju.

Alter Ego Cocktail Club, San Jose

This downtown San Jose bar and restaurant is a date night destination in and of itself, but you have to know how to find it. Hidden behind a weighted soundproof curtain in the back of a listening bar called Still O.G., Alter Ego offers small bites and seasonal cocktails in an elevated atmosphere. LED light orbs hang over elegant velvet banquettes good for small groups or an intimate twosome. Chef Roberto Mendoza's menu features shareables like Japanese milk bread and patatas bravas, alongside hamachi mandarin aguachile and a prime NY steak with guajillo bordelaise. The mixology is creative and bold: A scotch, hazelnut, coffee, and porcini creation gets garnished with shaved truffles, and a tequila and lychee concoction is served in an astronaut-shaped glass. 

Indian Sizzler, Santa Clara

South Asian culture is vibrant in the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay, and this upscale Indian buffet is a delightful way to soak up a range of regional flavors. The name Indian Sizzler is not, in fact, a reference to the peak ‘90s U.S. establishment—instead, the moniker nods to the sizzle of tandoori dishes coming out of the kitchen on a hot cast-iron plate. Originally from Sri Lanka, Chef Pirasanthi Kanakarasa Kumar offers dozens of aromatic dishes that are a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, including butter chicken, Jaffna-style goat curry, pabhaji, tandoori chicken, biryani, naan, and dosa in all-you-can-eat fashion, with a range of spice levels to suit the whole family. Best of all, you can walk it off en route to Levi's Stadium, which is less than a mile away.

Galpão Gaucho, Cupertino

There are few culinary experiences as festive for travelers as Brazilian barbecue, or churrasco—and perhaps nothing matches the decadence of the biggest (American) football game in the world like having Gaucho’s meat chefs bring your choice of 18 grilled menu items right to your table. Galpão Gaucho began in Napa Valley and has since, er, carved out a role throughout the region as a premier destination for Brazilian-style grilled picanha, lamb chops, beef ribs cooked in the true Southern Brazilian way, salmon, sausages, and more. The thoroughly-stocked salad bar is just as much of a draw, with more than 45 options to choose from, including smoked salmon, cheese, and charcuterie along with a variety of fresh greens. The dining room also features a pianist performing jazz and bossanova standards to complement the mood—the music sounds just right paired with a caipirinha cocktail.

Original Joe’s San Jose

This downtown San Jose Italian American institution has been owned by the Rocca family since it opened in 1956. Come here for top-notch service from bow-tied servers, classic cocktails, charbroiled burgers on sourdough bread, and a no-frills Italian chophouse lounge. Joe’s is the type of joint where you can have a side of meat ravioli with your broiled steak or a more traditional baked potato. Everything here pays mind to preserve the Original Joe’s tradition; even the sourdough French bread is the same recipe as the loaves that were transported by Greyhound bus from San Francisco in the '50s.