The best restaurants in Gilroy

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La Catalana

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This week, skip the flight, keep the flavor. La Catalana delivers classic and modern tapas, paella, and rare-to-find fideu, alongside…

3720 N First St Unit 10 (San Jose)

This week, skip the flight, keep the flavor.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 3, 2026

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At La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd (San Jose)

At La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with a curated Italian wine, Spritz, or Negroni, then browse the marketplace to grab the same ingredients for your own weeknight victory.

From the Sunnyvale newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Milan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…

1712 Meridian Ave F (San Jose)

Milan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich wines and inventive cocktails. Ideal for family dinners, date nights, or when you want their classics delivered to your couch, no questions asked.

From the Brentwood newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Lamella Tavern

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Lamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…

1109-10/A Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Lamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think pristine oysters and crudo that disappear dangerously fast, plus occasional live music for good measure. Perfect for a quick Cupertino escape to Willow Glen when you want grown-up fun.

From the Cupertino newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Some nights call for friendly competition and a solid refuel. Garlic City Casino & Restaurant keeps it simple with California cardroom…

8630 San Ysidro Ave #100

Some nights call for friendly competition and a solid refuel. Garlic City Casino & Restaurant keeps it simple with California cardroom favorites like 21st Century Blackjack, EZ Baccarat, 3 Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, plus a no-fuss restaurant so you can regroup and try your luck again.

From the Gilroy newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Cha Cha Sushi

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No-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.

547 W Capitol Expy (San Jose)

No-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.

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Pasta Mobsters!

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Casual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.

336 Commercial St (San Jose)

Casual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

61 Curtner Ave (San Jose)

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

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Casual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.

336 E William St (San Jose)

Casual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.

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Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

184 S Market St Ste 100 (San Jose)

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

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Eataly

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Eatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd (San Jose)

Eatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.

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Bustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.

3074 Landess Ave (San Jose)

Bustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.

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Pancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.

1205 The Alameda (San Jose)

Pancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.

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Homey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.

1098 Leigh Ave (San Jose)

Homey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.

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Pizza Bocca Lupo

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Creative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.

87 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Creative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.

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Easygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.

791 Auzerais Ave (San Jose)

Easygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.

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Casual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.

354 E Santa Clara St (San Jose)

Casual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.

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The GrandView

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Historic mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.

15005 Mt Hamilton Rd (San Jose) · ✓ checked Aug 4

Historic mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.

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Casual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.

155 W San Fernando St (San Jose)

Casual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.

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Noah's NY Bagels

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Counter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.

1140 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Counter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.

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Café San José

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Family-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.

1583A Meridian Ave (San Jose)

Family-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.

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Dry Creek Grill

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Upscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.

1580 Hamilton Ave (San Jose)

Upscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.

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Brunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.

860 Willow St #100 (San Jose)

Brunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.

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Generous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.

1362 S Winchester Blvd (San Jose)

Generous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.

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The Club On Post

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All-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.

43 Post St (San Jose)

All-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.

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The Barbeque Pit

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Comfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.

1349 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Comfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.

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Burgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.

73 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Burgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.

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Casual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.

SJC Terminal B (San Jose)

Casual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.

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Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.

1628 Hostetter Rd f (San Jose)

Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.

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Compact counter-serve Mexican joint serving tacos & burritos with drinks in a low-key space.

854 N 13th St (San Jose)

Compact counter-serve Mexican joint serving tacos & burritos with drinks in a low-key space.

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Student-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.

140 E San Carlos St (San Jose)

Student-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.

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Easygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.

150 S Second St (San Jose)

Easygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.

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Snack joint dishing up burgers, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes in a casual space.

87 N San Pedro St Suite 123 (San Jose)

Snack joint dishing up burgers, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes in a casual space.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

859 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Pizza Antica

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Thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.

334 Santana Row Apt 1065 (San Jose)

Thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.

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Chill environment with quirky decor & nautical-themed drinks for East Coast-style seafood & plates.

4180 N First St Unit 10 (San Jose)

Chill environment with quirky decor & nautical-themed drinks for East Coast-style seafood & plates.

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All-you-can-eat restaurant with contemporary decor & classic Korean BBQ & hot pot options.

1610 E Capitol Expy (San Jose)

All-you-can-eat restaurant with contemporary decor & classic Korean BBQ & hot pot options.

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Laid-back eatery featuring a variety of breakfast-themed dishes alongside lunch eats such as burgers.

1411 Bird Ave. (San Jose)

Laid-back eatery featuring a variety of breakfast-themed dishes alongside lunch eats such as burgers.

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Pho Nhat Minh

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Vietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, with a focus on pho noodle soup.

951 McLaughlin Ave (San Jose)

Vietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, with a focus on pho noodle soup.

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Contemporary Italian eatery lures locals with its traditional dishes served in a cheerful interior.

350 W Julian St (San Jose)

Contemporary Italian eatery lures locals with its traditional dishes served in a cheerful interior.

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Local chain serving beer, burgers & various flavors of wings in a casual space with sports on TV.

5018 Almaden Expy #30 (San Jose)

Local chain serving beer, burgers & various flavors of wings in a casual space with sports on TV.

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Casual, family-owned Italian joint dishing up pizza, pasta & other comfort food standards.

1445 Foxworthy Ave (San Jose)

Casual, family-owned Italian joint dishing up pizza, pasta & other comfort food standards.

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Buzzing bar with a sports lounge, outdoor tables & TVs serving pub-grub staples & local beers.

301 Sharks Wy (San Jose)

Buzzing bar with a sports lounge, outdoor tables & TVs serving pub-grub staples & local beers.

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Bibo's NY Pizza

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Tiny, unfussy pizzeria serving pies with daily made dough & sauce, topped with Buffalo mozzarella.

1431 Bird Ave. (San Jose)

Tiny, unfussy pizzeria serving pies with daily made dough & sauce, topped with Buffalo mozzarella.

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Original Joe's

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Burgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.

301 S 1st St (San Jose)

Burgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.

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Oveja Negra

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Airy-chic eatery inside Hotel Valencia serves modern & traditional tapas plus shareable plates.

355 Santana Row (San Jose)

Airy-chic eatery inside Hotel Valencia serves modern & traditional tapas plus shareable plates.

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Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

5305 Almaden Expy (San Jose)

Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

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An ever-changing selection of sushi rolls & other traditional Japanese items in an unassuming space.

250 Jackson St (San Jose)

An ever-changing selection of sushi rolls & other traditional Japanese items in an unassuming space.

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WOWMIA PIZZA

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Pizza option featuring Persian-style toppings and crust that can bring back childhood memories.

2951 Monterey Rd Unit 50 (San Jose)

Pizza option featuring Persian-style toppings and crust that can bring back childhood memories.

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Urban Plates

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Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

3055 Olin Ave #1020 (San Jose)

Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

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Smashburger

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Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

579 Coleman Ave Ste 50 (San Jose)

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

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Mexican eatery (often a truck) selling burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, plus sauces and burgers.

717 S 1st St (San Jose)

Mexican eatery (often a truck) selling burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, plus sauces and burgers.

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Popular chicken joint featuring sliders, tenders and sandwiches offered in varying spice levels.

1085 E Brokaw Rd #10 (San Jose)

Popular chicken joint featuring sliders, tenders and sandwiches offered in varying spice levels.

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Pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.

3443 Stevens Creek Blvd (San Jose)

Pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.

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Burger Barn

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Simple counter-serve spot with outdoor seating for breakfast fare, burgers & other American grub.

2485 Forest Ave (San Jose)

Simple counter-serve spot with outdoor seating for breakfast fare, burgers & other American grub.

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The Table

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New American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.

1110 Willow St (San Jose)

New American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.

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Smoking Pig BBQ

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This Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.

1144 N 4th St (San Jose)

This Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.

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Known for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.

3454 McKee Rd (San Jose)

Known for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.

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Relaxed Japanese find with a traditional feel & an eye for plate presentation plus a sake selection.

1305 N First St (San Jose)

Relaxed Japanese find with a traditional feel & an eye for plate presentation plus a sake selection.

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Sliders Burger

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Unfussy strip-mall go-to for large & unique patties such as ostrich & bison, plus a condiment bar.

1645 W San Carlos St (San Jose)

Unfussy strip-mall go-to for large & unique patties such as ostrich & bison, plus a condiment bar.

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Casual, late-night Mexican joint dishing up tacos, quesadillas, and other comfort eats.

2915 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Casual, late-night Mexican joint dishing up tacos, quesadillas, and other comfort eats.

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SUSHI KOYA

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Sushi rolls, sashimi & Japanese mains offered in a laid-back, airy restaurant with seating.

2424 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Sushi rolls, sashimi & Japanese mains offered in a laid-back, airy restaurant with seating.

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Modern sushi house lures locals with its creative rolls & Japanese fare served in a warm atmosphere.

26 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Modern sushi house lures locals with its creative rolls & Japanese fare served in a warm atmosphere.

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Tomato Thyme

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Neighborhood bar & eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas & weekend brunch.

1560 Hamilton Ave (San Jose) · ✓ checked Aug 4

Neighborhood bar & eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas & weekend brunch.

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Jtown Pizza Co.

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Cool pizza joint (including gluten-free and vegan options) plus burgers, wings, and a bar.

625 N 6th St (San Jose)

Cool pizza joint (including gluten-free and vegan options) plus burgers, wings, and a bar.

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Soul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.

840 N First St (San Jose)

Soul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.

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Longtime institution dishes up hearty pies plus pasta & sandwiches in a festive, old-school setting.

527 S Almaden Ave (San Jose)

Longtime institution dishes up hearty pies plus pasta & sandwiches in a festive, old-school setting.

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Unassuming neighborhood eatery churning out classic Italian pasta & pizza as well as sandwiches.

436 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Unassuming neighborhood eatery churning out classic Italian pasta & pizza as well as sandwiches.

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Sushi Maru

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All-purpose Japanese standby for sushi & familiar cooked fare in a family-friendly setting.

262 Jackson St (San Jose)

All-purpose Japanese standby for sushi & familiar cooked fare in a family-friendly setting.

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The Boiling Crab

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Casual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.

1631 E Capitol Expy (San Jose)

Casual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.

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Tech-savvy conveyor-belt restaurant serving Japanese fare, including sushi and small plates.

1628 Hostetter Rd Ste 40 (San Jose)

Tech-savvy conveyor-belt restaurant serving Japanese fare, including sushi and small plates.

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Casual, kid-friendly, counter-service spot featuring burgers, beers, shakes and fries.

1425 1st St Ste 101

Casual, kid-friendly, counter-service spot featuring burgers, beers, shakes and fries.

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In-N-Out Burger

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Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

550 Newhall Dr (San Jose)

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

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Food truck fixing up Mexican eats such as tacos, burritos, and gorditas, using handmade tortillas.

300 S 1st St (San Jose)

Food truck fixing up Mexican eats such as tacos, burritos, and gorditas, using handmade tortillas.

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Restaurant open from early till late, offering a casual environment for classic Vietnamese cuisine.

969 Story Rd #6048 (San Jose)

Restaurant open from early till late, offering a casual environment for classic Vietnamese cuisine.

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Chikin Drip

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Counter-service chicken spot – some of it halal – along with tenders a nd burgers.

530 Newhall Dr (San Jose)

Counter-service chicken spot – some of it halal – along with tenders a nd burgers.

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Fire Wings

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Casual restaurant serving chicken wings and other comfort food, plus beer on tap.

1010 El Paseo de Saratoga (San Jose)

Casual restaurant serving chicken wings and other comfort food, plus beer on tap.

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Counter-serve pizza chain with traditional pies & slices, plus pasta & other Italian staples.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 9201 (San Jose)

Counter-serve pizza chain with traditional pies & slices, plus pasta & other Italian staples.

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Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.

302 S Market St (San Jose)

Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.

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