The best restaurants in Gilroy
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La Catalana
RestaurantsThis week, skip the flight, keep the flavor. La Catalana delivers classic and modern tapas, paella, and rare-to-find fideu, alongside…
La Catalana
RestaurantsLa Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsAt La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…
La Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…
Milan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLamella Tavern
RestaurantsLamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…
Lamella Tavern
RestaurantsGarlic City Casino & Restaurant
RestaurantsSome nights call for friendly competition and a solid refuel. Garlic City Casino & Restaurant keeps it simple with California cardroom…
Garlic City Casino & Restaurant
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsEataly
RestaurantsEatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.
Eataly
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsBustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.
Pho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsPancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.
Uncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsLa Superior Taquería
RestaurantsHomey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.
La Superior Taquería
RestaurantsPizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsCreative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.
Pizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsHistoric mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.
The GrandView
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsNoah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
Noah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCafé San José
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.
Café San José
RestaurantsDry Creek Grill
RestaurantsUpscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.
Dry Creek Grill
RestaurantsMimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsBrunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.
Mimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsSouth Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGenerous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.
South Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsThe Club On Post
RestaurantsAll-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.
The Club On Post
RestaurantsThe Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsComfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.
The Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsThe Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsMac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.
Mac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsTaqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsCompact counter-serve Mexican joint serving tacos & burritos with drinks in a low-key space.
Taqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsLa Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsStudent-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.
La Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsWhispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.
Whispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsHella Good Burger
RestaurantsSnack joint dishing up burgers, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes in a casual space.
Hella Good Burger
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPizza Antica
RestaurantsThin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.
Pizza Antica
RestaurantsBlue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsChill environment with quirky decor & nautical-themed drinks for East Coast-style seafood & plates.
Blue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsQ Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat restaurant with contemporary decor & classic Korean BBQ & hot pot options.
Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsToast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring a variety of breakfast-themed dishes alongside lunch eats such as burgers.
Toast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsPho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, with a focus on pho noodle soup.
Pho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsPaesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsContemporary Italian eatery lures locals with its traditional dishes served in a cheerful interior.
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsSmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsLocal chain serving beer, burgers & various flavors of wings in a casual space with sports on TV.
SmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsGiorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned Italian joint dishing up pizza, pasta & other comfort food standards.
Giorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsHenry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsBuzzing bar with a sports lounge, outdoor tables & TVs serving pub-grub staples & local beers.
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsBibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsTiny, unfussy pizzeria serving pies with daily made dough & sauce, topped with Buffalo mozzarella.
Bibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsOriginal Joe's
RestaurantsBurgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.
Original Joe's
RestaurantsOveja Negra
RestaurantsAiry-chic eatery inside Hotel Valencia serves modern & traditional tapas plus shareable plates.
Oveja Negra
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsKazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsAn ever-changing selection of sushi rolls & other traditional Japanese items in an unassuming space.
Kazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsWOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsPizza option featuring Persian-style toppings and crust that can bring back childhood memories.
WOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsUrban Plates
RestaurantsChef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Urban Plates
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsEl Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsMexican eatery (often a truck) selling burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, plus sauces and burgers.
El Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPopular chicken joint featuring sliders, tenders and sandwiches offered in varying spice levels.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsA Slice of New York
RestaurantsPizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.
A Slice of New York
RestaurantsBurger Barn
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve spot with outdoor seating for breakfast fare, burgers & other American grub.
Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Table
RestaurantsNew American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.
The Table
RestaurantsSmoking Pig BBQ
RestaurantsThis Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.
Smoking Pig BBQ
RestaurantsAntipasto's By De Rose
RestaurantsKnown for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.
Antipasto's By De Rose
RestaurantsSushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese find with a traditional feel & an eye for plate presentation plus a sake selection.
Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsSliders Burger
RestaurantsUnfussy strip-mall go-to for large & unique patties such as ostrich & bison, plus a condiment bar.
Sliders Burger
RestaurantsTacos Panchito Food Truck
RestaurantsCasual, late-night Mexican joint dishing up tacos, quesadillas, and other comfort eats.
Tacos Panchito Food Truck
RestaurantsSUSHI KOYA
RestaurantsSushi rolls, sashimi & Japanese mains offered in a laid-back, airy restaurant with seating.
SUSHI KOYA
RestaurantsSushi Confidential San Jose
RestaurantsModern sushi house lures locals with its creative rolls & Japanese fare served in a warm atmosphere.
Sushi Confidential San Jose
RestaurantsTomato Thyme
RestaurantsNeighborhood bar & eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas & weekend brunch.
Tomato Thyme
RestaurantsJtown Pizza Co.
RestaurantsCool pizza joint (including gluten-free and vegan options) plus burgers, wings, and a bar.
Jtown Pizza Co.
RestaurantsJackie's Place - North
RestaurantsSoul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.
Jackie's Place - North
RestaurantsKukar's House Of Pizza
RestaurantsLongtime institution dishes up hearty pies plus pasta & sandwiches in a festive, old-school setting.
Kukar's House Of Pizza
RestaurantsAngelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming neighborhood eatery churning out classic Italian pasta & pizza as well as sandwiches.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi Maru
RestaurantsAll-purpose Japanese standby for sushi & familiar cooked fare in a family-friendly setting.
Sushi Maru
RestaurantsThe Boiling Crab
RestaurantsCasual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
The Boiling Crab
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTech-savvy conveyor-belt restaurant serving Japanese fare, including sushi and small plates.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBrew City Burgers
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly, counter-service spot featuring burgers, beers, shakes and fries.
Brew City Burgers
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsLas Delicias De Toñita Taco Truck
RestaurantsFood truck fixing up Mexican eats such as tacos, burritos, and gorditas, using handmade tortillas.
Las Delicias De Toñita Taco Truck
RestaurantsPHỞ HÀ NỘI SAN JOSE
RestaurantsRestaurant open from early till late, offering a casual environment for classic Vietnamese cuisine.
PHỞ HÀ NỘI SAN JOSE
RestaurantsChikin Drip
RestaurantsCounter-service chicken spot – some of it halal – along with tenders a nd burgers.
Chikin Drip
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving chicken wings and other comfort food, plus beer on tap.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsVilla Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsCounter-serve pizza chain with traditional pies & slices, plus pasta & other Italian staples.
Villa Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsIl Fornaio San Jose
RestaurantsUpmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
Il Fornaio San Jose
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