Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Scotts Valley

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1. Tasting House

4.7

Exceptional(709)

$$$$

• Californian • Los Gatos

Booked 12 times today

A California bistro that combines seasonal culinary fare and an award winning wine list, with a bit of adventure. Our acclaimed Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a California influenced menu that balances sophistication and classic dishes with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients. Choose from more than 65 wines by the glass, 100+ Champagnes, an international wine list of ~1,000 bottles curated by our team of 10 sommeliers, or enjoy a classic cocktail. The space evokes the charm of a European bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. The Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only. Awards: Wine Spectator Best of Excellence Award, Best Restaurant & Best Wine List from Metro Best of Los Gatos, Modern Luxury Magazine Best of Silicon Valley: Best Wine Bar and Champagne Bar. Top 10 Places in the U.S. to enjoy Champagne by the Champagne Bureau of France.

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2. Gardenia Los Gatos

4.0

Excellent(210)

$$$$

• Contemporary French • Los Gatos

Booked 19 times today

New dinner schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. HH schedule: Tuesday to Sunday 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Brunch schedule: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. New spring and summer brunch and dinner menu started on May 20th. Live music Fri & Sat. Nestled in a historic Victorian building in the heart of vibrant downtown Los Gatos, we offer brunch, dinner, and a lively happy hour, featuring a distinctive French-Asian fusion menu with a good local twist. Open seven days a week, Gardenia also serves as a welcoming coffee house, with beans sourced from around the world. In addition, we’re a popular venue for private events, known for our inviting atmosphere and exceptional service.Gardenia offers a unique seating experience, with traditional restaurant tables available both indoors and outdoors. For a more relaxed setting, we also provide comfortable couches in both areas—perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

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3. ESC - Four Seasons Silicon Valley

4.1

Excellent(63)

$$$$

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Palo Alto

Booked 1 time today

Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Silicon Valley is a unique spot for a relaxing tea time. It's the first to introduce the concept of Happiness, Health and Harmony via its signature afternoon tea offering. The menu is designed by executive chef Daniel Garcia and features fresh and innovative ingredients that symbolize simplicity & elegance. Guests can also enhance their tea with champagne or prosecco. The reviews highlight the delicious tea selection, attentive service, and the beautifully decorated tables. One reviewer even mentioned the lobster roll as a highlight.

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4. Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki

4.7

Exceptional(38)

$$$$

• Japanese • Saratoga

We, Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki, deliver the experience of “kaiseki ryori,” a type of Japanese fine dining which historically developed to be served in the Japanese tea room. The tea room, as a space, symbolizes the home of the Japanese tea ceremony, a simple yet transformative experience offering a pause in time to appreciate the seemingly small experience of sharing tea. As such, we’ve designed both the architecture and the experience, to condense an infinite expanse into an extremely small space.The space is designed sans distracting elements. Lighting will be subtle and architectural details are clean yet warm. Designed to allow dishes to remain the focal point of the experience, our space represents the endless potential for an intimate dining experience that continues to linger on pallet and in mind well after the end.

5. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(2006)

$$$$

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 66 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

6. The Conservatory

4.5

Awesome(187)

$$$$

• Californian • Half Moon Bay

Booked 35 times today

The Conservatory, located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, features a modern beach house design overlooking the dramatic Pacific Ocean. The vibrant restaurant and bar blends captivating ocean views with cozy elegance, celebrating the Golden State’s rich culinary heritage. During breakfast, lunch and dinner, delight in a menu of homegrown California cuisine, as well as signature cuts and sustainable seafood, alongside handcrafted cocktails.

7. Chelokababi

4.9

Exceptional(282)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Sunnyvale

Booked 16 times today

Dine at the top Persian restaurant in the Bay Area. Chelokababi is family owned and operated for 42 years. We use only the the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods dating back for generations in Iran. Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list.Visit us online at chelokababi.com

8. Cafe Wisteria

4.8

Exceptional(655)

$$$$

• American • Menlo Park

Booked 25 times today

Classic Ambiance. Savory Fares. Locally Sourced Produce.Cafe Wisteria is a woman owned & operated restaurant & catering company located on the 3.5 acre blossom-filled grounds of the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Our ethos include using organic and local produce, supporting our community vendors, and always executing exceptional epicurean experiences—for a table of one to a banquet for all. We invite you to dine with us in the serene setting of our restaurant, host your special event in our elegant and historic space, or simply use our catering service to bring a customized feast to your next celebration.

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9. Elliston Vineyards

4.4

Awesome(73)

$$$$

• Winery • Sunol

Booked 2 times today

Tucked away in the hills of Sunol is Elliston Vineyards. The property – with its historic stone mansion, lush grounds, and secluded Terrace Room offers a unique and picturesque atmosphere that is sure to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for any occasion. We encourage you to visit Elliston, tour the estate, taste the wines, and enjoy your time at this old-world property.

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10. Madera Bar at Rosewood Sand Hill

4.5

Awesome(67)

$$$$

• Californian • Menlo Park

Booked 11 times today

Crafted cocktails and sweeping Santa Cruz Mountain views await at Madera Bar. Join us for seasonal cocktails, refined light bites, and an atmosphere that reflects Menlo Park’s most sophisticated setting. With both indoor and outdoor seating, guests can enjoy an effortless transition from sunlit afternoons to golden-hour evenings, framed by the natural beauty of the foothills year-round.Join us every Friday night for an evening shaped by warm, soulful sound, alternating every other week between live jazz and thoughtfully curated vinyl selections. The soundtrack sets the tone for slow sips, easy conversation, and nights that unfold at their own effortless pace.Each weekend, experience an Afternoon Tea, created in collaboration with Flamingo Estate. The menu features a curated selection of organic teas thoughtfully paired with honey gathered from Flamingo Estate’s hillside hives, alongside delicate bites inspired by the season’s harvest.Reservations encouraged.

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Michelle
San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I’m a Nobu super fan, having visited Malibu, Miami and Cabo. It was my first time dining closer to home. My two sons joined me to celebrate a birthday and it was both of their first time. We did the tasting menu and was blown away! The food was great, the service was awesome and we had an amazing time. Would highly recommend and we will be returning. Thank you Nobu Palo Alto. A gem.
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Nobu Palo Alto$$$$• Japanese• Palo Alto
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4.5
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Alicia
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was fun and creative. The croissants, both sweet and savory, were a highlight. Overall, the food portions were very generous, and we had a good amount of leftovers. I do wish we had the option for more tea as the experience only comes with two teas. The tea menu was very extensive and I would have liked the option try more of them.
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ESC - Four Seasons Silicon Valley$$$$• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Palo Alto
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4.1
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Jennifer
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was the best restaurant we have eaten in in years! Great, attentive service, impeccable flavors and presentation, beautiful ambiance- we will certainly be coming back again! ( after we save up!)
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Tasting House$$$$• Californian• Los Gatos
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4.7
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely setting, quirky but adequate menu, fun evening with friends. Excellent service.
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Gardenia Los Gatos$$$$• Contemporary French• Los Gatos
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4
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RichardGold
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2026
One of the best experiences, the food is premium and highest quality
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Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki$$$$• Japanese• Saratoga
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4.7

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