"On Shoreline Lake's website, the 750-acre park is described as "one of the San Francisco Bay Area's best kept secrets" - despite being just a stone's throw from the Shoreline Amphitheatre. And the secret's getting out: Earlier this month, the city of Mountain View approved an increased allocation of $3.1 million for long-awaited renovations and repairs at the boathouse and restaurant, bringing the project's total budget to $14.8 million."
""I actually love it," Cool had texted. Since she knows a thing or two about cultivating a good dining experience - her restaurant, Flea Street in Menlo Park, celebrated its 45th anniversary last month - Cool's praise especially intrigued me. Which is how we wound up recently lunching together at American Bistro. The setting instantly captivates - but what about the fare? From the first bite, it was supremely satisfying."
American Bistro sits beside Shoreline Lake in Mountain View, offering outdoor dining beneath umbrellas with views of sailboats, geese, ducks, and colorful kayaks. The park spans 750 acres and is described as one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets, yet lies close to the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Longtime visitors praise the wholesome summer atmosphere, kind staff, and multigenerational crowds. The city of Mountain View approved an added $3.1 million, bringing renovations and repairs at the boathouse and restaurant to a $14.8 million budget. Local restaurateurs and residents offer enthusiastic recommendations after discovering the approachable, satisfying fare and serene setting.
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