Dining & Downtown Morgan Hill
With buzzworthy spots like the 100% plant-based vegan restaurant Craft Roots, the hip MO|HI pop-up at Granada Theatre, and the Michelin Star chef-headed Odeum, it’s no surprise Morgan Hill is making a name for itself as the dining destination in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. Pulling from the area’s plentiful farms and a diverse culinary entrepreneurs, Morgan Hill’s 100 citywide restaurants bring everything from California farm-to-table fare to worldly cuisines and fusions. Head downtown for the fresh food scene and choose from over 30 eateries with inviting patios for a memorable al fresco experience under lush trees, glowing neon, and twinkle lights. If something casual is more your thing, Morgan Hill does that well too! Check out the city’s dine-in hidden gems or order something from one of the rotating food trucks for a picnic or to enjoy at your hotel room or home.
Morgan Hill’s downtown is inspired by it’s yesteryears as an agricultural and industrial fruit packing hub. The train depot and granary district are at the heart of downtown and the location of the Saturday Farmers Market, seasonal Sidewalk Saturdays outdoor marketplace, and the annual Mushroom Mardi Gras festival. You’ll also find a variety of eateries, brew shops, retail, and business spaces. Monterey Street is the main downtown corridor, with a multitude of delicious restaurants, outdoor dining terraces, and an eclectic variety of shops. Public art and murals are found throughout downtown, with notable landmark features such as the glamorous Granada Theatre and the 3rd Street Garage with a glowing Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper etched staircase and a whimsical tarantula sculpture. There are over 1000 free parking spots in the vicinity and the treasured Nob Hill Terrace Park, with sweeping views and unique slides. Just north of downtown is the historic Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, offering a museum and a beautiful event setting.