The Gilded Serpent presents...
The South Bay Clubs and Restaurants
including San Jose, California
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Sahand
Sinbad
Taverna Gyros
Caravans (Yaas)

Bijan - Fremont
39935 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, CA

510-440-1755
contact: Setareh
Hours: 7 days a week - Reservations recommended

Food:
Mediterranean,
Price Range: $10-30
Minimum Order or Cover Charge: none
Dancing: Friday/Saturday 
 
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: taped music

Dancers: Setareh, Salena, Crystal, Surreyya, Etana Hayal,

Parking Tips: Parking Lot

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Last updated:  9-18-07 Surreyya

Chatanoga

Sandra

Michelle
   
2725 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051
408-241-1200
Contact:
Reza or Mr. Rod, Sandra schedules dancers
Hours:
Lunch and dinner, 7 days a week
Food:
Persian, $7 and up
Minimum Order:
none
Dancing:
Fri and Sat at 9 & 11:00  
Stage Type:
floor level, musicians on rasied stage behind, disco lights   
Musicians:
rotating bands   
Dancer:
mostly Sandra, also Michelle & Kim   
Parking Tips:
parking lot in front   
Last Updated:
4-16-04 by Michelle  

Mijana
1101 Burlingame Ave.
Burlingame, CA

650-340-9000
contact: Menessa - Owner
Hours: 11-3 lunch, 5-10 dinner, Open until 2:00am on Weekends,

Food:
Mediterranean, Lebanese
Price Range: $9-25
Minimum Order or Cover Charge: none
Dancing: Friday/Saturday 
 
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: Live Music - Until 2am Friday/Saturday

Dancers: varies - please inquire

Parking Tips: Street parking

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Last updated:  9-18-07 Surreyya


Mirage Restaurant (formerly "Hozkhouneh") Dead

Michelle

Cheri/Mina
   
4926 El Camino Real (between Rengstorff and San Antonio Rd.)
Los Altos, CA
Reservations: 650-962-9999
Contact:
Michelle 510-384-2773
Hours:
11:00AM - 11:00PM Daily
Food:
Traditional Persian Cuisine,Price Range: $6.00 - $25.00
Minimum Order:
none
Dancing:
Dancers perform to taped music on Friday at 8:30 and Saturday at 9:30 pm. (Best to call for updates, the show time are prone to change)
Stage Type:
Large floor level dance floor.
Musicians:
There are musicians on the weekends performing Persian pop music before and after the bellydance show on Saturdays and some Fridays
Dancers:
Rotating schedule featuring Michelle, Sandra. and Kim. Mina also perform on a semi-regular basis.  
Parking Tips:
Large, free, well lit parking lot.   
Last Updated:
4-16-04 by Michelle  

Kan Zeman Restaurant

Yolanda

Shanna
274 University Ave.,
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Reservations:
650.328.5245
Contact:
Abraham or RSVP by email at kanzeman@sbcglobal.net
Hours:
Lunch from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Food:
Price Range: Lunch from $5 - $12, Dinner from $8 - $15
Minimum Order:
No cover charge, minimum order is full dinner.
Dancing:
Two shows 8:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Stage Type:
No stage, tile floor.
Musicians:
 
Dancers:
Friday- Shanna, Saturday- Yolanda
Parking Tips:
On the street and there are several free parking
garages located within walking distance.
Last Updated:
February 14, 2008 by Yolanda  

Menara Moroccan Restaurant
   
41 E. Gish Rd 
San Jose  95112 
(408) 453-1983 
Contact:
Alcina is the scheduler
Hours:
Open 7 nights a week
Food:
Moroccan , $25-$35
Minimum Order:
 
Dancing:
every evening   
Stage Type:
a central floor with aisles radiating.   
Musicians:
   
Dancers:
Alcina  
Parking Tips:
   
Last Updated:
   


Negeen Restaurant

Michelle
   
801 W. Hamilton
Campbell 95008
408.866.6400
Contact:
Michelle and Sandra schedule dancers 
Hours:
7 days a week, M-Th 11:30-10 pm., Fri & Sat 11:30 am- 2 am
Food:
Persian, Price Range: $8-22 
Minimum Order:
none
Dancing:
Belly dancer on Fri & Sat at 8:30 and 10 pm to taped music   
Stage Type:
Floor level with band on raised stage behind   
Musicians:
Live music (various musicians) before and after dancer   
Dancers:
Michelle, Sandra, Kimberly  
Parking Tips:
lot in front   
Last Updated:
4-16-04 by Michelle  

Sahand Restaurant
 

Zari
   
4628 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA
(408) 267-1288
Contact:
Zari@zari.tv for scheduling
Hours:
 
Food:
Persian, Price Range: $8-15
Minimum Order:
none
Dancing:
Belly dancer on Sat at 7:30 and 8:30 to taped music Stage Type: Floor level
Stage Type:
 
Musicians:
recorded  
Dancer:
Zari  
Parking Tips:
There is a lot in front with ample free parking. Restaurant is tucked in the corner of a large plaza.  
Last Updated:
11-15-05 by Zari  

Sinbad Restaurant
150 E. 4th Ave.
San Mateo, CA

650-347-6060
contact: owner
Hours: Mon-9:30am-4:30pm, Tues-Sat 9:30am-9:00pm

Food:
Middle Eastern Food,
Price Range: $10-18
Minimum Order or Cover Charge: none
Dancing: Friday/Saturday 
 
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: live music

Dancers: Marcella

Parking Tips: Street parking

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Last updated:  9-18-07 Surreyya

Taverna Gyros- closed for remodeling
   
   
133 South Muphy Ave
Sunnyvale
(408)735-9971
Contact:
Emmrah -manager , Michelle schedules dancers 
Hours:
11A - 2:30P and 5P - 10P, Monday-Thursday
Open till Midnight Friday and Saturday
Food:
Old Mediterranean
Minimum Order:
none
Dancing:
Belly dancer Sat at 7& 8 pm to taped music   
Stage Type:
Floor level with band on raised stage behind   
Musicians:
No band   
Dancer:
Michelle, Sandra, Kimberly  
Parking Tips:
street   
Last Updated:
4-16-04 by Michelle
 


Caravans - closed
(formerly Yaas)
   
   
147 East 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402

650-348-3060  
Contact:
Sandra schedules dancers 
Hours:
 
Food:
Persian, Price Range:$12 to $18
Minimum Order:
 
Dancing:
Fri, Sat   
Stage Type:
floor level   
Musicians:
   
Dancer:
Sandra   
Parking Tips:
parking lot in front   
Last Updated:
4-16-04 by Michelle  

Illusions Farouz
260 south califronia ave
Palo Alto
650 321-6464
fir and sat 8 shows
open monday thru sat
stage type- dancing between tables
tapes
no minimum
parking- available in the back
contact call Michelle
food lebanese
aprox 20 tables

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