Bosc & Bartlett — Restaurant in Santa Clara

$30 for a plate of pasta with no protein included? That’s laughable. I’ve had better meals (and bigger portions) at half the price in actual fine dining establishments. Here, you’re paying for the vibe—not the food. And while the ambiance tries hard, it doesn’t justify gouging your customers for a basic dish that costs pennies to make. If you’re going to charge luxury prices, at least serve something remotely worth it. Save your money and your appetite. Plenty of better...

During my recent stay at the Santa Clara Marriott I decided to try Bosc & Bartlett, which is the lobby restaurant/bar. The M Club didn't have anything other than bags of chips and Parcel 104 is permanently closed. The restaurant was just OK. I had the caesar salad and a burger. The ceasar was not tossed which is frustrating to me. The burger was dry and the bacon was very hard (I'm sure it was sitting in a hot pan all day). Not really...

B&B is located inside the lobby of Santa Clara Marriott. I stayed here to attend a conference nearby and didn't feel like heading out so decided to try the lobby bar & grill.

I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was good. Prices were okay and food was...