{"id":162505,"date":"2026-02-03T21:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/162505\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:36:09","slug":"super-bowl-2026-the-best-places-to-eat-in-and-around-levis-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/162505\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl 2026: The Best Places to Eat In and Around Levi\u2019s Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Super Bowl LX is just about to touch down in the Bay Area on Sunday, February 8, taking over TV screens and causing wing sales to spike<\/a>. This year\u2019s big game between the Patriots and Seahawks takes place at Levi\u2019s Stadium \u2014 notably located in Santa Clara, not San Francisco, which is 42 miles away \u2014 and tourists and locals alike are gearing up to eat and drink around the Bay Area ahead of the game. If you\u2019re looking for an amazing gem to visit in the days leading up to the Big Game, here are some options.<\/p>\n

Bookmark this link for the most up-to-date options on where to eat and drink inside Levi\u2019s Stadium, arriving on Wednesday, February 4.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat Outside of Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/p>\n

The more moneyed crowds looking for a classic steakhouse experience have some options about town, but for something a bit different (with high-quality meats) check out 10 Butchers Korean BBQ<\/a>. The restaurant offers premium meats, such as an A5 rib-eye or U.S. wagyu short ribs, all primed to hit the gas grill at the table. Round out the dinner with other dishes such as the dolsot bibimbap or kimchi jjigae. The restaurant also offers cocktails and wine by the bottle, all in a contemporary setting. 595 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n

For a dim sum experience less than a 10-minute drive away from the stadium (assuming there\u2019s no traffic), Saigon Seafood Harbor might be your best bet. Go for the classics like shu mai and shrimp dumplings in that translucent wrapper. And if you\u2019re looking to shell out (pun intended), the crab is worth looking at and comes in various preparations, such as a version that\u2019s pan-fried with egg yolk. End things on a sweet note with an egg custard tart or sesame balls. 1135 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n

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Roasted oysters at Valley Goat Nick Podraza<\/p>\n

Valley Goat<\/a> is the Silicon Valley location of chef Stephanie Izard\u2019s \u201cGoat\u201d restaurants<\/a>, a beautiful, plant-filled space inside the Treehouse Hotel. Izard\u2019s food zips through different cuisines with ease, such as a wood-fired chicken served with tzatziki, or Brussels sprouts with a yuzu kosho vinaigrette. Diners certainly won\u2019t be bored, and they\u2019ll be front and center for a very Silicon Valley experience, seeing as how it\u2019s sandwiched near the biggest tech companies<\/a> with plenty of employees dropping in for a meal, but it should make for good ear hustling. 1100 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n

Looking for a football player-approved restaurant? Look no further than HiroNori Craft Ramen<\/a>: The LA-based ramen chain has an outpost in a strip mall just outside Levi\u2019s Stadium, and it\u2019s a favorite of Niners safety Ji\u2019Ayir Brown<\/a>. He gave the restaurant a shoutout on the You\u2019ve Got Mail<\/a> podcast, saying it\u2019s such a favorite, he\u2019s ready to franchise HiroNori on the East Coast. The restaurant offers three types of ramen \u2014 shoyu, tonkatsu, and vegan sesame miso broth, plus a cold dipping noodle option \u2014 but there are other non-ramen dishes. For those who are looking for something other than soup (or something to accompany the soup, as a growing football player or fan), there are also some rice bowls with pork, chicken, spicy tuna, or salmon poke. HiroNori also has locations in Cupertino and San Mateo. 4300 Great America Parkway, Suite 180, Santa Clara<\/p>\n

A quick 15-minute drive from the stadium, LeYou<\/a> is \u201can ode to contemporary Ethiopia,\u201d per the Michelin Guide<\/a> writeup, and a local favorite. Go for the combination plate if you\u2019re looking to explore the slow-cooked stews, which lets diners try two items such as key wot with diced beef. Tibs are bits of meat spiced with berbere, such as boneless cubes of lamb. Make sure to add on kategna to the order, it\u2019s a toasted injera filled with a spiced chile powder and comes with a side of yogurt. 1100 North First Street, Suite C, San Jose<\/p>\n

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Liang pi from Tarim Garden Octavio Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n

Tarim Garden is one of the few opportunities in the Bay Area to try food from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of Northwest China. Owner Lei Han hails from Xinjiang and is a third-generation chef<\/a> serving halal food based on family recipes. The specialty dish is laghman, a hand-pulled noodle that Lei makes daily. You can\u2019t go wrong with ordering one of those dishes, or try the cold rice noodles, another specialty of the region. The restaurant also serves a few special dishes from Monday to Thursday, such as the beef chives laghman or a laghman with tomato, egg, and green pepper. 2135 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/p>\n

Where to Eat and Drink in the South Bay<\/p>\n

Santa Clara is located at the tip of the South Bay, but there\u2019s plenty more to explore nearby.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat Elsewhere in the Bay Area<\/p>\n

Head up the freeway to San Francisco and Oakland for a food-filled adventure.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat Elsewhere in the Bay Area<\/p>\n

Explore some of the world\u2019s best bars in and around San Francisco.<\/p>\n

Download the Eater App<\/a> for iOS to get even more great food recommendations in the Bay.<\/p>\n

Super Bowl Events Around Santa Clara<\/p>\n

Tight End University is throwing a little soiree<\/a> with Sports Illustrated on Thursday, February 5, at Public Works. Dubbed Tight Ends & Friends<\/a>, the event features musical performances by Loud Luxury and Frank Walker. The event also features \u201cinteractive games\u201d and other things to keep you occupied. A limited number of tickets are available via Sports Illustrated Tickets<\/a>. Tight Ends & Friends<\/a> at Public Works<\/a>, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday, February 5<\/p>\n

For something a little more fun and unserious, Mission Loteria is throwing a Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest<\/a> on Thursday, February 5, at Tacolicious. Put on your best Bad Bunny look and enter the contest (there\u2019s a $100 cash prize plus a Tacolicious gift card included), or go to gawk at all the Bad Bunny lookalikes, but either way, there will be a Bad Bunny-themed food and drink menu to indulge in. Let\u2019s hope Benito pulls a Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet move<\/a> and shows up to his own lookalike contest. One can dream, right? Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest<\/a> at Tacolicious<\/a>, 741 Valencia Street, San Francisco, from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5<\/p>\n

We\u2019re big fans<\/a> of R&B and Ribs<\/a> and they\u2019re hosting a huge party for Super Bowl weekend \u2014 on Saturday, February 7, T-Pain and Sean Paul will perform at Pier 80 for the 21-and-over crowd. Tickets are dwindling, but there are some general admission tickets still available for $150 at Tixr<\/a>. R&B and Ribs<\/a> at Pier 80 Warehouse, 401 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 7<\/p>\n

Family Style Food Fest<\/a> is turning up in Oakland on Saturday, February 7, promising food and musical performances at the Oakland Arena. LaRussel and Karri are on deck for performances, while restaurants like Hyphy Burger, Bodega, Se\u00f1or Sisig, Bigface Coffee, and more hold down the food. General admission is free with registration via Tixr<\/a>, with VIP tickets available for $275. Family Style Food Fest<\/a> at Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 7<\/p>\n

Guy Fieri hosts the fourth annual Guy\u2019s Flavortown Tailgate<\/a> at the Cow Palace, tapping a pretty decent roster of local restaurants to help support. Places like Waterbar, Slanted Door, Tacolicious, and China Live will all be on hand selling food, and there will be performances by Loud Luxury and Tucker Wetmore. It\u2019s notably an all-ages event, and while all the free tickets have all been snagged, there are still tickets available for purchase<\/a> for $55 and up. Guy\u2019s Flavortown Tailgate<\/a> at Cow Palace Arena, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, February 8<\/p>\n

Things to Know While Attending the Super Bowl<\/p>\n

Parking and Transportation<\/p>\n

Those attending the Super Bowl at Levi\u2019s Stadium \u2014 or just trying to get to the surrounding events \u2014 should plan their transportation strategy<\/a> in advance. Bay Area Super Bowl organizers have guides to everything from Santa Clara<\/a>, San Jose<\/a>, and SF road closures<\/a> to emergency alerts<\/a> tied to game day to help travelers navigate safely. Official parking is available by reservation online<\/a> (note that tailgating is banned in parking spots<\/a>), with additional parking spaces available at 2346 Calle Del Mundo and 2311 Calle Del Mundo through the ParkWhiz and SpotHero apps. Those planning to take rideshares such as Uber or Lyft can check their app to select a designated \u201cload zone\u201d for the Super Bowl. Valley Transportation Authority also has light rail routes<\/a> running; you\u2019ll want to download the app<\/a> for iOS and Android to pay for fares. Train service<\/a> is also available into Santa Clara with Capitol Corridor<\/a>; the rail line has modified service during Super Bowl weekend.<\/p>\n

What You Can and Can\u2019t Bring Into the Stadium<\/p>\n

Security is tight at the stadium during the Super Bowl for obvious reasons. Ticketholders are permitted to bring clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12x6x12 inches. Non-clear bags are also allowed provided they\u2019re not larger than 4.5×6.5 inches. Then, of course, there are the obvious prohibited items: outside alcohol, non-service animals, banners and signs, battery-operated clothing, chairs, recording devices, beverage containers\u2026 the list goes on and you can find it on the NFL website<\/a>. There\u2019s also an FAQ<\/a>, if you want to get into the details.<\/p>\n