Message from Parcel 104

Seasonal, farm fresh American fare
  • Fine Wine
  • Bar/Patio Dining
  • Online Reservations

Award-winning chef Bradley Ogden and restaurant chef Bart Hosmer opened their new signature restaurant, Parcel 104, in Silicon Valley, California in December 2001. Parcel 104 was previously a Bartlett Pear orchard and is named after is agricultural plot on which it sits. The restaurant celebrates traditional American favorites with a contemporary twist and takes advantage of Ogden and Hosmer's relationships with local farmers, ranchers and fishermen in order to utilize the best local products available.

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3 Star Rating - Satisfactory 1 review – Review Parcel 104

(408) 970-6104

2700 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Chef Robert Sapirman executes farm-fresh California cuisine at this sophisticated dining room in Santa Clara.
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of Parcel 104 in Santa Clara

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not a mailing center  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

There is a lot of talk about this restaurant among my health nut friends who discovered it on route to the movie theatre since it is on the same street. It is known for an all natural organic style to cooking and the food is supposed to be fresh from the farm. I didn't see anything to the contrary, I'm sure everything was fresh, but the taste was not up to par. It must have been the preparation. They serve several bisque of various seafoods and exotic salads. I thought that the dessert was a joke at first, it was beyond tiny. Only a few tiny pieces of fruit and some topping. The setting was elegant and romantic.

PROS: romantic, good for couples
CONS: unappetizing flavors

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 13 reviews on Citysearch)

Fresh Ingredients 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

Food was pretty good, but disapointing in comparison to Ogden's other restaurants. It seems like he hasn't been here in awhile. I was told there was a new chef, but the menu felt stale. Very expensive, and the restaurant appeared empty even though the bar and hotel were so busy it took 20 minutes to valet. In the middle of nowhere! Food temperature was not hot, but the waiter really tried to make sure we were taken care of. Unfortunately good service can't make up for mediocre food.

Pros: Service, Fresh ingredients
Cons: Flavor profile, temperature
Posted 04/25/07 at 10:35pm

amazing meal 5 Star Rating - World class

Parcel 104 lived up to it's expectations and even surpassed them. The 3 course meal was delicious and entree portions were very generous. The food was simple but flavorful and elegantly plated. The wine we had (half bottle of syrah) was fantastic if a little bit pricey, but worth it. Service was professional and courteous and courses were well paced. The dining room is beautiful and quiet overall. Didn't feel pretentious. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!

Pros: great dining experience
Posted 12/17/06 at 6:09pm

Unbelievable desserts 4 Star Rating - Very good

Every bite you sample in this incredible restaurant is well worth the price. The desserts are incredible. Parcel 104 is the only restaurant worth talking about in a city ( Santa Clara ) that's quickly becoming the capital of run-down strip malls. ps: people who read this prior to editing, please forgive my spelling. There are no deserts in Parcel 104. Only unbelievable desserts.

Posted 11/22/06 at 12:49pm

Excellent food, a little nouvelle cuisine 5 Star Rating - World class

I have to disagree with some of the other reviews here, I thought the food was actually excellent. Not huge portions, but not ridiculously small either. Wasn't cheap, and
the atmosphere is a little formal but not stuffy - overal a good place for a special occasion, and something a little special and different. My guests were very impressed with the food
too.

Posted 05/13/06 at 12:00am

Sevice Good, But Not Worth All The Hype 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

Very average restaurant with alot of HYPE..but GREAT service.
You think this restaurant with all its celebrity & hoopla would be better than the rest or better than average.
But I found the food & decor uninspiring.
The restaurant was disapointedly AVERAGE.

Pros: service
Cons: food, cost, ambiance
Posted 11/09/05 at 12:00am