DINING
American
A.P. Stump's
163 West Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95112
Located in the Historic Maason-LeFranc Building
408-292-9928
A masterpiece of dining ambiance, this restaurant serves new and contemporary American cuisine in a traditional elegant atmosphere. more... mapAgenda Lounge
399 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-287-3991
A three level nightclub and restaurant which features live music, California cuisine, a full bar, and dancing. Private rentals and professional catering are also available. more... mapEulipia Restaurant & Bar
374 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in Downtown-SoFA District
408-280-6161
Situated in a historic brick building, this is one of the Bay Area's most innovative restaurants. Featuring deep burgundy booths and Renaissance-style artwork, they serve an eclectic American cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. more... map
Bar-B-Que
Waves Smokehouse & Saloon
65 Post Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-885-9283
San Jose's oldest bar and restaurant, this place serves delectable Texas style barbecue and features a 100 year old bar, an antique slot machine, and a large bottle collection. more... map
Bistro
Cafe Primavera
303 Almaden Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95110
408-795-1200
A unique Italian bistro which features focaccia sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, pastries, and espresso. map
Brew Pubs
Flying Pig Pub
78 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in Downtown
408-298-6710
An open air dining pub that has a fireplace, full bar, and a menu with a wide variety of appetizers, including Cincinnati Chili, their specialty. more... mapGordon Biersch Brewing Company
33 San Fernando Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-294-6785
Upscale brewpub featuring eclectic American cuisine and house brewed German-style lagers. Live music performed five nights a week during the spring and summer months. more...Tied House Cafe & Brewery
65 North San Pedro Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in Downtown
408-295-2739
This casual restaurant and brew pub serves a wide variety menu, including house smoked sausages, ribs, salmon, and award-winning beers. Live acoustical music is provided on Saturday nights. They are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. more... map
Cafes
Cafe Rosalena
1077 The Alameda • San Jose, CA 95110
408-287-2400
San Jose's best kept secret, this cafe offers delicious sandwiches, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and much more. Catering and delivery are also available. mapMimi's Cafe
1200 El Paseo De Saratoga • San Jose, CA 95129
408-378-0778
Mimi's is open all day, with tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature fresh, quality ingredients with seasonal offerings and healthy options. Fresh baked muffins, omelets, oatmeal, fresh green salads with fruit, chicken pot pies, pot roast with brown gravy - Mimi's offers fresh cooked comfort food. more... mapSpeedsters Cafe
86 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
Located in Downtown
408-283-0997
This cafe serves freshly tossed specialty salads, baked potatoes, frozen yogurt, and specialty sandwiches. Catering services with a full catering menu is available.
Chinese
China Wok Restaurant
9 Market Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-280-6688
The menu at this Chinese restaurant includes beef, seafood, pork, chicken, vegetables, tofu, vegetarian dishes, and chef specials.P.F. Chang's
98 South Second Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-961-5250
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more... mapTrieu Chau Restaurant
325 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-998-3306
This Chinese restaurant features Trieu-Chau and Cambodian dishes, as well as traditional Chinese favorites. map
Coffee Shops
Starbucks Coffee
150 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-293-9945
Starbucks is the leading retailer and roaster of specialty coffees in North America. A wide variety of types of coffee are available at this coffee shop. more... map
Diners
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
105 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-977-1414
A fifty's atmosphere diner with traditional booth seating, mini jukeboxes at each table, and a traditional diner menu that features delicious hamburgers. more... map
Ethnic
Menara Moroccan Restaurant
41 East Gish Road • San Jose, CA 95112
408-453-1983
Experience an authentic multicourse Moroccan dinner while enjoying belly dancing entertainment at this restaurant that is open for dinner nightly and open for lunch for 25 or more people. more... mapMongo's Mongolian Barbeque
83 South Second Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-280-1738
This innovative restaurant offers a variety of meats, locally made noodles, tofu, over 15 fresh vegetables, 20 delectable sauces, and 10 herbs and spices. Dishes are grilled right before your eyes. more... map
French
Le Papillon Restaurant
410 Saratoga Avenue • San Jose, CA 95129
408-296-3730
Since 1977, this restaurant has set the standard for innovative French cuisine in Silicon Valley. Awarded the distinguished Dirona Award and given the highest rating in Silicon Valley from Zagat, they serve exquisite food in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment. Open for lunch Monday - Friday, and for dinner nightly. more... mapRue de Paris French Restaurant
19 North Market Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in Downtown
408-298-0704
Pleasing the locals since 1983, this elegant restaurant offers classical and contemporary French cuisine. You might try the rack of lamb with garlic crust, grilled filet mignon with roquefort, fresh poached salmon with champagne sauce, or one of the vegetarian entrees. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, while dinner is served Monday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended. more... map
Italian
Bella Mia Restaurant
58 South First Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in the Heart of Downtown San Jose
408-280-1993
An award-winning Italian restaurant that features fresh pastas, wood grilled steaks, chicken, and fish on their menu. Banquet and conference facilities are available and they are open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In the summer, try their "Sunday Jazz on the Patio" for a real treat. more... mapPalermo Ristorante Italiano
394 South Second Street • San Jose, CA 95113
Located Downtown, Near Convention Center
408-297-0607
This elegant Italian restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, great wines, and has a full bar. Dinner is served nightly and lunch is available Monday through Friday. They also have several banquet rooms available for special events. map
Japanese
House of Genji
1335 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-453-8127
A Japanese restaurant which specializes in teppan yaki, cooked right before your eyes, as well as offers a full menu of seafood and steak dishes. map
Mediterranean
71 Saint Peter
71 North San Pedro Street • San Jose, CA 95110
Located in Downtown San Jose
408-971-8523
Part European bistro, part American cafe, this popular hot spot combines the best of the two to form an award-winning, not-to-be-missed restaurant. Try the filet mignon with the rich blue cheese red wine sauce and the divine Creme Brulee'. They are open for lunch Monday through Friday and open for dinner Monday through Saturday. more... mapFalafel Drive-In
2301 Steven's Creek Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128
408-294-7886
Falafel's started by selling hamburgers and slowly introduced their customers to delicious falafels made from their very own recipe. more...Spiedo Ristorante
151 West Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95113
408-971-6096
Since 1992, this popular restaurant has been serving fresh Mediterranean cuisine and offering an extensive selection of wines. Featuring an exhibition kitchen with a wood burning oven and a mesquite-fired rotisserie and grill, they offer many delicious gourmet pizzas and other Italian favorites. Spacious banquet facilities are available. They are open nightly for dinner and lunch is served Monday through Saturday. more... map
Mexican & Southwestern
Senora Emma's
177 West Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95110
Located at Corner of Santa Clara and Almaden
408-279-3672
A casual restaurant which serves authentic Mexican cuisine, with inside or outside patio dining available. more... map
Pizza
Chuck E. Cheese's
2445 Fontaine Road • San Jose, CA 95121
408-238-9110
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... mapChuck E. Cheese's
1371 Kooser Rd. • San Jose, CA 95118
408-267-8600
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... map
Regional & Franchised
Todai Seafood Buffet
388 Eastridge Mall A-21 • San Jose, CA 95122
408-270-8301
An upscale Japanese seafood buffet restaurant which features four different buffet bars, including the sushi bar with over 30 different types of sushi. more... mapTogo's Eatery
6471 Almaden Expressway • San Jose, CA 95110
408-927-9355
This specialty sandwich shop features made-to-order sandwiches and salads in a casual atmosphere. One of several locations in San Jose. more... map
Specialty Foods
Just Dinners
540 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite F • San Jose, CA 95030
408-399-5400
A meal preparation business which provides healthy homemade meals. Everything you need-easy to follow recipes, fully prepared fresh ingredients, all of the packaging, and the clean-up crew. more... map
Seafood
Lou's Village
1465 West San Carlos Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-293-4570
Open since 1946 and still operated by the original family, this is the place to sample delicious seafood, as well as to see photos of the famous people who performed here in the 1940s-1960s when Lou's was a popular nightclub. They are open nightly for dinner, plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. Reservations are recommended. more... mapOriginal Old Clam House
86 Market Street • San Jose, CA 95110
408-293-5211
Established in 1862, this seafood restaurant features an eclectic menu including "Seafood Martini," Louie salads, and swordfish.Scott's Seafood
185 Park Avenue • San Jose, CA 95113
Located in Downtown
408-971-1700
This fabulous seafood restaurant offers fine seafood, signature dishes, and a large variety of daily fish, pasta, and meat specials. Specializing in American regional seafood cuisine, they are offer such favorites as Boston Clam Chowder, Dungeness crab cakes, lobster, fried calamari, and prime dry aged steaks. more... map
Steaks & Chops
Blake's Steakhouse & Bar
17 North San Pedro Square • San Jose, CA 95110
Located in Downtown
408-298-9221
This is not your run-of-the-mill steakhouse! Enjoy a variety of delicious meats, fresh fish, fowl dishes, and an extensive California wine list. Be sure to try one of the mushroom side dishes. Full bar services and private banquet rooms available. Lunch is served Monday through Friday and dinner is served nightly. more... map
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