Like 99 Chicken, Goo Yi Goo Yi is an excellent example of the fantastic Korean food that can be found around Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium. Both 99 chicken and Goo Yi Goo Yi offer "Dak Bul Go Gi," the crispy and tantalizing Korean friend chicken. But Goo Yi Goo Yi's menu is a bit more extensive, with seafood dishes such as Eundaegu Jolim (Spicy black cod & radish casserole) and Nakji Bokum (Sauteed octopus with vegetables & green onion). If you're not quite ready for black cod or octopus, try a meat dish, such as Kal Bi Tang (Short ribs in a mild soup).
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Goo Yi Goo Yi is another great example of the excellent Korean food available near Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: Order the "Korean Campbell" before the big game: Kimchee Ji Gye, a pork and vegetable soup.
If you're running late to the game but don't want to just scarf down burgers, La Fontana's close proximity to Levi's Stadium makes it a reasonable "last-minute" option. Although reservations are preferred, La Fontana is in the Hilton, right across from Levi's Stadium, so you can afford to wait a bit with that kind of short commute. Specializing in California and Mediterranean cuisine, La Fontana is your classic hotel restaurant: charming, clean and dependable. With a large dining area, it's a good option for large groups, as well. The enormous 66" HDTV that dominates one end of the area will keep you up-to-date on game time, too.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: La Fontana offers dependable service and well-prepared food and is within walking distance of Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: Fontana is located in the Hilton Hotel, which also offers limited parking during the football game on gam days.
Started by the Garcia family in 1959 and passed on to the Furiosi family in 1999, By-Th'-Bucket Bar and Grill is a family owned and operated institution by every measure. You'll immediately feel that warmth and the importance of good hospitality to guests as soon as you walk through their doors. Although this restaurants is proud of its long traditions, the Furiosi's did add to the menu and ambiance in 1999. The most significant changes were a larger selection of fine wines, specialty By-Th'-Bucket drinks, fresh fish specials, upgraded banquet options, By-Th'-Bucket Market (where you can purchase almost anything we make to take home and cook yourself) and new gelato selections.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: With a tradition that goes back to 1959, By-Th'-Bucket Bar and Grill is beloved by locals.
Tom's expert tip: Check out the gluten-free menu options, such as the Golden Beet Salad.
San Francisco's Chinatown is world-famous. Everyone knows this downtown neighborhood specializes in some of the best Chinese food around. What's not as famous are the fantastic Korean food option all throughout the peninsula, just south of San Francisco and the area where Levi's Stadium is located. If you're football fan who wants to try something more exciting than beer and hot dogs, 99 Chicken is the place for you. 99 chicken offers a "healthy version of fried chicken, " as well as a sizable salad bar with all the fixings. Since this place is very popular, don't expect to rush in and rush out right before the game.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: 99 chicken is a great example of the excellent Korean food available near Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: For those who like it hot, go with the spicy sauce chicken.
Can't play like San Francisco 49er defensive lineman? Well, at Butter and Zeus, you can at least eat like one. Butter and Zeus specializes in waffle sandwiches. That's it. If you like waffles so much you want to treat them as slices of bread, this is definitely the place for you. For those who believe waffles should be restricted to breakfast time, Butter and Zeus does offer some yummy salads, such as their Garden Salad or Barbacoa Pork Salad. For those that believe waffles should eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert, you can end your meal with a Banana Pudding Waffle.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Butter and Zeus might not be the most healthy option, but it's the funnest food option near Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: If can handle it, get the Juicy Cheesburger Waffle: Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce & slices of tomato with a succulent special house sauce.
David's Restaurant offers simple, banquet-style food. For those who need a meal before or after a 49ers football game, though, is location right across the street from the stadium is hard to beat. Not only is the location convenient, but it also offers a lovely view of one hundred and forty acres of a pristinely kept green golf course. The restaurant itself expertly blends the clean lines of modern California architecture with the charm of a Vermont inn. David's has an extensive menu and is open is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you happen to traveling with a large group, they have a banquet hall that can be reserved, as well.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: David's is a great option for those who are near Levi's Stadium and want an old-fashioned meal.
Tom's expert tip: Expansive happy hour menu with small dishes starting at just $3.
Known for its excellent hardwood grilled steaks, chops and seafood, Birk's became a South Bay institution the moment it opened its doors in 1989. If you're interested in the Silicon Valley crowd, a little different than the average football fan, you should check out Birk's. In their own words, Birk's serves the "Silicon Valley's business professionals, travelers, deal makers, mavericks and culinary aficionados." The Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence has been awarded to Birk's for nine consecutive years, so it's definitely a great choice for those who love wine. Birk's also opens at 10 am on 49er Game Day, so it's a great choice for a pre-game meal.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Birk's caters to Silicon Valley business people, but it's a great choice for those football fans who want a taste of silicon Valley, too.
Tom's expert tip: Start off with California classic: Grilled Artichoke, with Romesco, roasted tomato sauce, and lemon- garlic mayonnaise.
What says football than a great big sub sandwich? San Francisco 49er players even love Jersey Mike's, so it's definitely a good choice for fans either before or after a game at Levi's Stadium. Opened as Mike's Subs all the way back in 1956, what turned this one east coast store into a national franchise is quality ingredients at affordable prices. Mike's subs does one thing, but they do it extremely well. With over 1300 stores either open or in development, they must be doing something right. You can put together your own sub or just order the "Jersey Shore's Favorite," which comes with Provolone, ham and "cappacuolo," which is an Italian-style cold cut made from dry-cured whole pork.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Jersey Mike's Subs offers quality food at affordable prices for those near Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: More than a few 49er players frequent Jersey Mike's, so keep your eyes peeled for NFL superstars.
Even if the main reason you came to the Bay Area was to watch football or some other event at brand new Levis' Stadium, you can't really call your California vacation complete without having a meal of locally harvested and sustained California ingredients. And that's Parcel 104's particular speciality. Executive Chef Sergio Morales reaps organic bounty right from his outdoor Chef's Garden, adjacent to Parcel 104's sunny restaurant patio. From the meat to the fruits to the veggies, everything is harvested locally and by season, so you'll be tasting California at her very best with every bite.
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Parcel 104 is the best option for those "foodies" who are looking to eat near Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: Don't miss the "Taste of the Market" dinner menu, offered daily, which allows patrons to choose their favorite dishes from nearly the entire menu.
If you've rushed to the game, but then decided you want a world-class San Francisco meal, don't fret. You don't have to wait until after the game to head to San Francisco to get the best meal of your vacation. Located right in Levi's Stadium, Bourbon Steak and Pub has the quality of service and fine ingredients that Chef Michael Minna demands of all of his restaurants. When you start off a meal with something like Ahi Tuna Tartare (with Asian pears, Pine nuts, Scotch Bonnets, Mint, and Sesame), you know you're not having the usual football stadium snacks. Who says your football meal has to be just hot dogs?
Recommended for Restaurants near Levi's Stadium because: Michale Minna is a local legend, so he really added a touch of class to this restaurant right inside Levi's Stadium.
Tom's expert tip: Don't miss the "Whole Hog Happy Hour" weekdays from 4pm - 7pm with drink specials starting at $5, snacks starting at $6.