Manzanita is a relaxing and welcoming Table and Bar concept that draws inspiration from local agriculture and the cultures of the San Francisco Bay Area through bold flavors and local ingredients.
Located inside Sonesta Silicon Valley San Jose.
Manzanita evolves into an interactive gathering place as the day and menu turns. This new indoor/outdoor dining concept at Sonesta Silicon Valley brings forth elevated street food that balances complexity with familiarity, drawing from the spicy and bold flavors of the San Francisco Bay Area. Manzanita offers a welcoming atmosphere featuring lounge and communal seating with full connectivity-to people, place and food.
shared plates / snacks / to-go items / cocktails / inspired beverages
Manzanita introduces new food and beverage offerings that showcase the restaurant’s location. A sensible and familiar menu features savory appetizers, small bites, shareable plates and entrées –all with a California twist. Much like the Manzanita trees and shrubs that boast a rich history in California, the menu is known for its unique and colorful contrasts, and mix of authentic flavors.
$20
Chef’s selection of breakfast items
brown sugar / walnuts / golden raisins
granola / fresh mixed berries / honey
fresh seasonal fruits and berries / organic yogurt / honey
crème fraîche / capers / cream cheese / red onions
maple syrup
maple syrup
maple syrup
blueberries, bananas, pecans, chocolate chips or strawberries
All entrees served with confit potatoes (sub egg whites available on all dishes +$2)
linguica sausage / fried eggs / avocado / vine tomato / onion / lemon mayo / baguette
crispy corn tortillas / scrambled eggs / ancho chili / avocado / cotija / scallions
rotating styles of Benedict’s / utilizing fresh / seasonal ingredients
Southern ham / house hollandaise / heirloom tomatoes
lump crab / baby spinach / tomatoes / fontina cheese / mushroom / toast or tortillas
artisan grilled bread / avocado / bacon / tomato / pea tendrils / pickled onions / Thai crème / sunny-side egg
confit potatoes / bacon or sausage / toast or tortillas
teardrop tomato / onion salad / toast or torillas
breakfast rice / fried egg / onion pepper relish
egg omelet – $16 (egg whites add $2) (cheese options cheddar, Monterey jack or fontina)
Choose 2 of the following for your omelet. Each additional item is $2
linguica / chorizo / sausage / bacon / pulled pork / sliced steak / onions / peppers / tomatoes / mushrooms / spinach
poke style / Thai chili crème / tangerine marmalade / crisp wontons
local crab / fresh mango / crushed avocados / crisp white corn / tortillas
Manchego / jack / Oaxaca / smoked poblano / tortillas
batter-fried / plumb chili / lemongrass / sesame seeds
sea salt / parsley / Thai chili aioli / coconut mayo
Creamy Phuket Soup – $8
Thai-style cauliflower-corn soup / wonton / lemongrass / salsa verde
chopped greens / kale / radicchio / wonton / yuzu miso ginger dressing
wild arugula / Marcona almonds / shaved pears / red grapes / queso fresco / shallot vinaigrette / rice croutons
bibb / baby spinach / sliced chicken breast / heirloom carrots / ginger Thai peanut sauce / wontons / ponzu mustard honey dressing
shaved Korean BBQ hanger steak / spinach / cracked fingerling potatoes / dragon tongue carrots / shaved corn / tomatoes / miso-Chinese mustard dressing
house-made corn tortillas
Szechuan chicken / sesame seeds / carrot daikon slaw / orange salsa / crushed peanuts
plum sauce / scallions / Napa cabbage / avocado salsa / sesame seed vignette / Thai crème
Korean BBQ hanger steak / spiced Tuscan kale kimchee / avocado salsa / petite cilantro
asparagus / oyster mushrooms / crisp kale / whipped Cotija / pickled avocado / mango mustard escabèche
battered halibut cheeks / cabbage slaw / avocado salsa / bacon cracklings / queso fresco
fries or petite house salad
roasted poblano / heirloom tomato / artisan sourdough / spiced orange honey / local cheddar / fontina / provolone / gruyere
Vietnamese BBQ pork / pickled carrot daikon slaw / jalapeno / cilantro / Sriracha mayo / baguette
American wagyu / beefsteak tomato / bibb / Manzanita beer-bacon jam / CA cheddar / miso mayo
spiced fried chicken breast / miso mayo / kimchee / pickled vegetable slaw
pork belly / Korean beef / fried egg / jasmine rice / salsa verde & rojo / pickled vegetables / peanuts / Cotija
Hong Kong crab fried rice / red chimichurri / fried egg / tortilla hay
pan-seared, shaved / Hoisin vegetable stir fry / Cotija / potato-tomatillo salsa
daily vegetarian special / please ask server for more information
local crab / fresh mango / crushed avocados / crisp corn tortillas
charred Mexican street corn / huitlacoche crèma / cotija / scallions / chorizo vinaigrette
crushed potatoes / corn tortilla / mole / corn-fennel salada
poke style / Thai chili creme / tangerine marmalade / crisp wontons
Manchego / jack / Oaxaca / smoked poblano / tortillas
batter-fried / plum chili / lemongrass / sesame seed
Thai-style cauliflower-corn soup / wonton / lemongrass /salsa verde
chopped greens / kale / radicchio / wontton / yuzu miso ginger dressing
wild arugula / Marcona almonds / shaved pears / red grapes / queso fresco / shallot vinaigrette / rice croutons
bibb / baby spinach / sliced chicken / heirloom carrots / ginger Thai peanut sauce / wontons / ponzu mustard honey dressing
shaved Korean BBQ hanger steak / spinach / cracked fingerling potatoes / dragon tongue carrots / shaved corn / tomatoes / miso-Chinese mustard dressing
house-made corn tortillas
Korean BBQ hanger steak / spiced Tuscan kale kimchee / avocado salsa / petite cilantro
lotus root buns / sliced pork belly / watermelon / pickled onions / salsa rojo / red radish
battered halibut cheeks / bacon cracklings / cabbage slaw / avocado salsa / queso fresco
Szechuan chicken / sesame seeds / carrot daikon slaw / orange salsa / crushed peanuts
asparagus / oyster mushrooms / crisp kale / whipped Cotija / pickled avocado / mango mustard / escabèche
plum sauce / scallions / Napa cabbage / avocado salsa / sesame seed vignette / Thai crème
glazed pork / spiced sofrito chicken broth / cabbage / shaved radish / scallions / fried egg
pan roasted breast / avocado rice / heirloom tomatoes / cashew mole / Thai crème / bacon cracklings / tortillas
roasted corn / fava & butter beans / Mexican crème / avocado vinaigrette / ponzu lemon / wild arugula
spiced rubbed / patatas bravas / Chinese long beans / avocado-chili butter / chorizo lime mayo
American wagyu / beefsteak tomato / bibb / Manzanita beer-bacon jam / CA cheddar / miso mayo
A daily vegetarian special / please ask server for more information
New Zealand mussels / tiger prawns / bay scallops / seasonal fresh fish / linguica / tear drop tomatoes / cilantro / piquillo peppers / saffron ponzu / bouillabaisse
slow braised lamb shanks / kimchee / tomatillos / dragon tongue carrots / salsa verde / lemon miso aioli / crisp masa gnocchi / orange salsa
chorizo mayo / crisp shallots
crisp potatoes / sofrito sauce / cilantro / Cotija
cilantro lime butter / Cotija
Tapatio crème
sea salt / peppered parsley / Thai chili aioli / coconut mayo
Spanish donuts / Mexian hot cocoa mocha
Cinnamon banana dust / berries
Chef's seasonal Mexican bread pudding
Cookie Monster / Blue Jasmine Tea / Vanilla Bean / or Rich Chocolate with dark TCHO chocolate shards
tottori japanese whisky, 10th street peated whiskey, lemon, honey, fresh ginger
smirnoff vodka, lime juice, fresh strawberries
tanqueray 10 gin, fever tree mediterranean tonic
xicaru mezcal, bigalette chinachina, chocolate bitters, piment d’ espellette
el jimador blanco , lime, fresno peppers, agave, tahin
fonseca bin 27, brandy, lemon juice, pomegranate juice
amaro averna , knob creek bourbon, orange bitters
uruapan rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit, angostura bitters, dark rum
sparkling sake, mint, strawberries, lemon juice
el jimador blanco, cinnamon, st. germain elderflower, apple cider
21st amendment “el sully” mexican lager, lime Juice, salt rim
21st amendment “el sully” mexican lager, clamato, worcestershire, maggi sauce, lime juice, tahin rim
modelo negra , clamato, worcestershire, maggi sauce, lime juice, chipotle hot sauce, chipotle spice, honey, salt and pepper rim
Hefeweizen / San Jose
Lager / San Francisco
Mexian Lager / San Leandro
Pilsner / Ford Bragg
IPA / San Francisco
Hazy IPA / San Leandro
English-style Brown Ale / Los Angeles
Lager / Colorado
Mexican Lager / Mexico
Dark Lager / Mexico
Pale Ale / Chico, CA
White Ale / Paso Robles, CA
N/A Lager / Germany
Lager / Texas
Lager / Missouri
Smoked Red Ale Beer / San Francisco
Hazy IPA / Paso Robles, CA
Semi-sweet, 5.5 ABV
Delicious and well-balanced blend of fresh mango and guava
Full spectrum hemp
Ramon Raventos, Penedes, Spain NV
Pierre Sparr, Alsace, France
Collette, Champagne, France
Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux, Sancerre, Loire Valley, FR, 2018
Foris, Rogue Valley, Oregon 2017
Martin Codax, Rias Baixia, Spain 2018
Raeburn, Russian River Valley, CA 2017
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2017
"R" August Kesseler, Rheingau, Germany 2018
Don Rodolfo, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
Maison Vincent Girardin, Burgundy, France 2016
Indica, Lioco Mendocino County, CA 2018
Head High, Sonoma Coast, CA 2018
"Lemoravo Vineyard," Siduri, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2016
"Condado de Haza," Ribera del Duero, Spain 2016
Don Miguel Gascon, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
Educated Guess North Coast, CA 2017
Martin Ray, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA 2015
Hitching Post, Santa Barbara County, CA 2016
Klinker Brick "Farrah," Lodi, CA 2015
Seghesio, Sonomo County, CA 2017
Hou Hou Shu, “Blue Clouds”, Okayama, Japan 300ml btl (10oz)
Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu, “Glorious Mt. Fuji”, Yamagata, Japan
Joto, Fuji Brewery, Yamagata, Japan
Joto, Nakao Brewery, Hiroshima, Japan
Tozai “Snow Maiden”, Kyoto, Japan
Maboroshi, “Nakao’s Secret”, Nakao Brewery, Hiroshima, Japan
Pooya Banifazl has more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, working with both freestanding restaurants and hotels. He has had extensive restaurant opening experience with PF Chang’s, where he coordinated several successful store openings in the Bay Area.
His last position was as Director of Outlets at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel in San Francisco. He is now charged with the task of launching Sonesta Silicon Valley’s new California Table and Bar, Manzanita, as well as the launch of the Sonesta Event Center.
Most of Pooya’s energy and drive revolves around people, food and hospitality. His goal is to create a fun and positive professional atmosphere while taking the food and beverage experience at Sonesta Silicon Valley to another level.
Originally from Chicago, Banifazl moved to the Bay Area in 1994. In his spare time, he loves to cook and travel, and is particularly fond of any vacation involving a beach.
We look forward to welcoming you.
To make a reservation for parties of nine or more, please call the restaurant or email Marcus Krsynowski, mkrysnowski@sonesta.com.
Inspired by the hustle and bustle of the region where some of the best innovations were conceived, Manzanita draws from the energy of Silicon Valley. We attract fast-minded and adventurous guests who are savvy in the best things of life: travel and food - set in the simplicity of the day-to-day.
Manzanita is now open
Breakfast Grab and Go Tuesday — Sunday 6:00 am — 10:00 am
Lunch Closed
Dinner Tuesday — Saturday 5:00 pm — 9:00 pm Outdoor dining and take-out only
Bar Open for Dinner
Happy Hour Coming Soon
We look forward to opening on September 17, 2020.
Abbreviated hours as follows:
Breakfast
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 6AM – 10AM for grab-and-go
Dinner
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 5PM – 9PM for take-out
We look forward to opening on September 17, 2020.
Abbreviated hours as follows:
Breakfast
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 6AM – 10AM for grab-and-go
Dinner
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 5PM – 9PM for take-out