Fremont, California, USA, is the closest East Bay city to the world-famous Silicon Valley. That is why you see people of many different cultures here. Therefore, you will find a variety of restaurants to dine at. This article shares five restaurants that are certainly worth trying.
Even though I have moved from Fremont, I tend to go to Fremont on the weekends to eat out. The restaurants in Fremont make you want to keep coming back. If you find yourself in Fremont and are seeking a place to eat, here are the best places to eat near Silicon Valley in Fremont.
What to look forward to:
- One of the prime historical attractions in the city, Patterson House is a gorgeous Victorian farmhouse that now serves as a museum for local history. You can even opt for a tour here led by guides in 19th-century attire.
- Families with young kids should check out Aqua Adventure Waterpark, a 3-ac (1.21-ha) park with multiple water slides, a pool, and a lazy river.
1. Aniki’s Sushi
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Cuisine type: Japanese
Another Asian food option, particularly for Japanese food lovers, is the Aniki’s Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar nestled in the heart of the city. They offer sushi rolls and high-quality Japanese dishes that not only come with good aesthetics but also with a remarkable taste. Customers may have Katsu sets, Udon, or a variety of tempura for the main dish. But if you prefer a complete meal at an affordable price with soup, salad, and rice, choose from their Bento lunch or dinner specials.
Aniki’s Sushi
Address: 3810 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Aniki’s Sushi
Opening hours: Monday - closed / Tuesday to Thursday 11am-2:15pm, 5pm-9:15pm / Friday to Saturday 11am-2:15pm, 5pm-10:15pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
2. Ristorante Il Porcino
Cuisine type: Italian
Offering its mouthwatering Italian cuisine, Ristorante Il Porcino serves vegetarian-friendly dishes along with their legit Italian pasta. The place has an ambiance that comes with sufficient space for a wine cellar which will instantly make you feel that you are transported to Italy. To tell you a little secret, the restaurant offers a dish called Lobster Ravioli which is usually not on the menu. It is well cooked, with an outstanding creamy taste that will leave you breathless. Prepare for a long wait though, as this restaurant is always full.
Ristorante Il Porcino
Address: 3339 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Ristorante Il Porcino
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm / Friday to Saturday 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm / Sunday 5pm-9pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
3. Green Champa Garden
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Cuisine type: Thai, Laotian, Cambodian, Pan-Asian
Asian cuisine is also present in Fremont’s food scene, and Green Champa Garden is no exception. Providing a delicious combination of Thai, Cambodian, and Laotian dishes with the option of vegetarian-friendly meals, locals consider this restaurant a gem in the middle of the city. The dishes are infused with flavorful and tasty ingredients that will make its customer experience an authentic Asian experience. Pad Thai, curries, and more be sure to fill them all in your tummy! Don’t forget to try their Tom Yum soup which is really yummy!
Green Champa Garden
Address: 42318 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Opening hours: Monday - closed / Tuesday to Friday 11am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm / Saturday to Sunday 11am-9:30pm
Average price for two people: 10-20 USD
4. Massimo's
Cuisine type: Italian, Fusion
If you have the budget to treat yourself and don’t mind splurging a bit more, you should definitely try heading to Massimo’s. It opened in the year 1976 and has been a destination for fine dining in Fremont since then. The restaurant is believed to have never compromised on their quality, making them one of the institutional restaurants around town. Vegetarians and vegans may also enjoy eating at this restaurant as it offers a wide variety of selection for all sorts of a palate.
Their menu includes such things as crab spaghetti, cheese ravioli with pesto, and pasta primavera with minestrone.
Massimo's
Address: 5200 Mowry Ave Ste M, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Massimo’s
Opening hours: Monday 5pm-9:30pm / Tuesday to Friday 11:30am-9:30pm / Saturday 5pm-9:30pm / Sunday - closed
Average price for two people: 31-60 USD
5. Flight Restaurant
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Cuisine type: American
If you are in search of a place to chill out and unwind, Flight Wine Bar & Cafe offers a relaxing ambiance with a variety of unique wines from around the globe. An assortment of craft beers is also available which include specialty barrel-aged beers. Of course, whether drinking wine or beer, both are best when you pair it with food! Choose from the long list of appetizers, salads, tapas, sandwiches, up to the main entrees. If you still have space in your tummy, desserts and dessert wines come to the rescue to indulge your sweet cravings.
Flight Restaurant
Address: 1596 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Website: Flight Restaurant
Opening hours: Monday - closed / Tuesday to Thursday 4pm-11pm / Friday to Saturday 2pm-12am / Sunday 2pm-9:30pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
6. Sakoon
Cuisine type: Indian
Here’s another Asian option particularly to travelers who love the Indian cuisine. One of its branches is located in Mountain View, CA. The Sakoon represents a blend of traditional and contemporary flavors from multiple Indian regions promising to give its customer an authentic taste of extraordinary culinary journey of India. Never miss out on trying some of their bestselling recipes like tandoori chicken, lamb dum biryani, and meen molie. End your experience by trying out Sakoon crème brulee and many more outstanding desserts on the menu!
Sakoon
Address: 39195 Farwell Dr, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Sakoon
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm / Saturday to Sunday 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
7. Papillon
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Cuisine type: French
Papillon is a nice French restaurant that is near an underpass and is a great place to eat. Papilon is the French word for butterfly and this fine dining restaurant is as beautiful as a butterfly.
Each and every season is taken care of since the cooks here work with only the freshest of ingredients. What you will find at Papillon are favorites such as roasted rack of lamb and beef wellington with a flakey crust that is quite popular with the locals and tourists alike. They also serve specialties such as escargot, frog legs, and truffles with cognac duck paté.
Papillon
Address: 37296 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:00 pm; Dinner: Monday to Thursday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Contact: (510) 793-6331
Website: Papillon
8. Saki’s Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant
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Cuisine type: American
This steakhouse was featured on Season Five of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s reality show, Kitchen Nightmares. There have been notable improvements since the show aired and it has brought in lots of new business, which is great. The locals have been going here for years, though. The service gets lots of positive reviews and so does the food. A lot of people enjoy the Prime Rib as well as the seafood entrees.
The owner’s daughter used to attend summer camp with my boys and he would drop her off every morning with a smile. The warmth and friendliness is the same you will find when you enter the restaurant.
Saki’s Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant
Address: 45915 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Contact: (510) 656-9141
Website: Saki’s Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant
9. Sala Thai 2
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Cuisine type: Thai
This restaurant is the second of the three Sala Thai restaurants in Fremont. This one is singled out since it is the only one of the three that serves halal food. It is a traditional Thai restaurant with a casual atmosphere that is perfect for family dinners, dates, and other gatherings. I have been here with my family a few times and we enjoyed our meal.
The pad kra pow (spicy basil stir fry), the pra ram, and the pad oyster are the most popular dishes here. There is also squid, tofu, and shrimp in sleeping bag.
Sala Thai 2
Address: 44800 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Opening Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday to Thursday: Lunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Friday: Lunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday: 12:.00 pm to 9:00 pm
Contact: (510) 445-0088
Website: Sala Thai 2
10. De Afghanan Cuisine
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Cuisine type: Afghan
Fremont prides itself on being home to the largest population of Afghan Americans in the United States. This Afghan restaurant makes them feel right at home and the locals as well as out of town visitors truly love it here. The ambience is great for a nice and flavorful dinner with friends and family. The kebabs, either beef or lamb, are tender and not at all spicy. Other favorites include the chicken and chaplee kebab combo and sabzi challow.
Afghani food is very good and this place does not disappoint. The kebabs come with tasty rice, and bread is also served. I personally love Afghani bread and have to stop myself from eating too much since it served before the meal and if I eat too much it gets hard to eat the yummy main entrée. Be sure to end your meal with some green tea.
De Afghanan Cuisine
Address: 37395 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Opening Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday to Sunday 11:45 am to 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Access: Between Beloveria Ct & Peralta Ct
Contact: (510) 857-1009
Website: De Afghanan Cuisine
11. De Afghanan Kabob House
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Cuisine type: Afghan
It’s true, visiting Fremont will lead you to one of the best restaurants in the city, offering halal food. De Afghanan Kabob House has four branches in California, two within the city of Fremont itself. One of their most sought-after dishes is, of course, the kabobs, which varies from chicken, beef, and lamb which is specially marinated using flavorful Afghan spices and seasonings. Travelers may also try their Qabili Palau, an authentic Afghan dish which consists of a lamb covered with steamed rice mixed with raisins, and carrots.
De Afghanan Kabob House
Address: 37405 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, USA
Website: De Afghanan Kabob House
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11am-9:30pm / Monday - closed
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
12. Satomi Sushi
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Cuisine type: Japanese, Fusion
Are you up for another sushi experience in the city? Check out Satomi Sushi during your trip to Fremont! Just like Aniki’s Sushi, it is also one of the best Japanese restaurants you’ll be able to visit in town. The clever menu features witty names for the sushi rolls, that will make travelers remember not just the taste but what is it also called. Some of the names include Lion King which is a California roll covered with baked salmon, Two Timer, and Power of Love.
Satomi Sushi
Address: 5026 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Satomi Sushi
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm / Sunday to Tuesday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
13. Country Way
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Cuisine type: American
Country Way is a go-to place in Fremont when you’re hungry as a bear. Why? Because one of the things you’ll love about this restaurant is their huge portions that are certainly worth the price. If you’re also in a rush, Country Way is known for giving fast service and quick eats like their bestselling French toast and eggs. Just keep in mind that most people visit this place for breakfast and it may be too crowded during that time, but I am sure you wouldn’t mind as long as you got a hold of their delicious meals!
Country Way
Address: 5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 6am-10pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
14. Bob Sang
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Cuisine type: Korean
If you want to try something different in Fremont, make sure to include Bob Sang restaurant on your list of choices. The restaurant serves mouthwatering homestyle beef and pork Korean barbeque, excellently paired with their spicy kimchi and many more side dishes to choose from. Aside from that, customers love their friendly staff. So if it’s your first time dining here, you may ask questions if you’re not familiar with the menu. Who needs to go to South Korea when there’s Bob Sang in California to save you from your cravings for Korean food?
Bob Sang
Address: 4185 Cushing Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Website: Bob Sang
Opening hours: Monday - closed / Tuesday to Friday 11am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm / Saturday 11am-9:30pm / Sunday 4pm-9:30pm
Average price for two people: 11-30 USD
Some great eats in Fremont
Fremont is a place with lots of diverse cultures. It is hard to choose where to eat since there are so many choices. I tried to narrow the list down to five fine dining restaurants with diverse food options. Like I said, it is hard to choose where to eat since so much is offered and all restaurants are pretty good, although everyone has different tastes. It even happens in the same family. So, please check out the five restaurants I have highlighted here. I know that you will not be disappointed.
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