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... 

Agenda 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... 

Eulipia 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... 

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... 

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. 

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... 

Gordon 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... 

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. 

Mimi'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... 

Speedsters 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.

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... 

Trieu 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. 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Mongo'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... 

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... 

Rue 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... 

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... 

Palermo 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. 

Paolo's 333 West San Carlos Street #150, San Jose, CA 95510, 408-294-2558, Situated in a park-like setting, this restaurant features award-winning regional Italian cuisine with a seasonally changing menu. more... 

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. 

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... 

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... 

Pollo's 680 River Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110, 408-526-1400, This Mexican restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional and contemporary Mexican taqueria foods. Pollo is the only restaurant to use 100% rotisserie chicken in its burritos, tacos, and salads. 

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... 

Chuck E- Cheese 2445 Fontaine Road, San Jose, CA 95121, 408-238-9110, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... 

Chuck E- Cheese 1371 Kooser Rd., San Jose, CA 95118, 408-267-8600, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... 

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... 

Togo'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... 

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... 

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... 

Original 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... 

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...