The best restaurants in San Jose
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Orale Baja Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back Mexican restaurant specializing in fish tacos while offering micheladas & margaritas.
Orale Baja Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsBagel Street Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving a range of housemade bagels, coffee, sandwiches, salads & drinks.
Bagel Street Cafe
RestaurantsSushi Confidential Campbell
RestaurantsModern sushi house lures locals with its creative rolls & Japanese fare served in a warm atmosphere.
Sushi Confidential Campbell
RestaurantsTaqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsNo-frills neighborhood spot serving up informal Mexican grub such as tacos, burritos & tortas.
Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsTaqueria Las Vegas
RestaurantsCompact & colorful counter-service eatery with outside seating offering ample Mexican standards.
Taqueria Las Vegas
RestaurantsTrattoria 360
RestaurantsCorner location with patio seating & an elegant interior serving upscale Italian & European fare.
Trattoria 360
RestaurantsSendo Sushi
RestaurantsShopping-center Japanese joint serving sushi & typical cooked fare, Monday to Friday only.
Sendo Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsSeto Restaurant
RestaurantsTastefully decorated Japanese fixture for sushi, diverse cooked dishes & lunch specials.
Seto Restaurant
RestaurantsKAIZEN CAMPBELL
RestaurantsModern kitchen offering a wrap-around sushi bar & Japanese mains such as teriyaki & bento.
KAIZEN CAMPBELL
RestaurantsTaqueria La Espuela
RestaurantsMexican staples like tacos dispensed from early AM to late PM in a no-nonsense setting.
Taqueria La Espuela
RestaurantsEdible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, late-night eatery featuring pizzas, burgers and wings for dine-in, pickup and delivery.
Edible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsMaria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsCasual butcher shop and taqueria offering marinated meats, grilled dishes and catering services.
Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsMission Pizza
RestaurantsEnduring pizzeria offering creative pies & a long menu of brews on tap in a vibrant space.
Mission Pizza
RestaurantsMatsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery preparing a variety of sushi as well as noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Matsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsCasa Lupe
RestaurantsMexican classic eats & tequila-spiked drinks served in a colorful, typical-for-the-genre ambiance.
Casa Lupe
RestaurantsMaldonado's Pizzeria
RestaurantsServing up pies & slices to go, this pizza joint is also known for its hand-spun crust.
Maldonado's Pizzeria
RestaurantsVip Pizza
RestaurantsSourdough crust pizzas and other comfort foods are served at this casual place with a bar.
Vip Pizza
RestaurantsBloom pizzeria
RestaurantsComfortably laid-back, fan-favorite eatery turning out NY-style pies along with thin-crust options, wings and cannolis.
Bloom pizzeria
RestaurantsSen Dai Sushi
RestaurantsTraditional & creative sushi rolls, along with tempura & teriyaki, served fast in a basic setting.
Sen Dai Sushi
RestaurantsYoshi Sushi
RestaurantsFamiliar eatery for traditional Japanese dishes (sashimi, sushi and rolls, including late-night happy-hour options.
Yoshi Sushi
RestaurantsAgave Mexican Bistro
RestaurantsMexican fare with a California twist featured in lively digs with outdoor seating & tequila galore.
Agave Mexican Bistro
RestaurantsBlue Line Pizza
RestaurantsLocal chain serving sandwiches & pizzas, including vegan options, in a casual, stylish space.
Blue Line Pizza
RestaurantsPizza & Curry
RestaurantsModest eatery doling out both Indian-inspired & traditional Italian pizzas, plus salads & sides.
Pizza & Curry
RestaurantsBest Taste Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, unassuming location serving a wide menu of Chinese standards plus nigiri, rolls & bento.
Best Taste Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsKatsu
RestaurantsIntimate omakase eatery where seasonal fish and other fresh Japanese ingredients are served by friendly staff.
Katsu
RestaurantsTaqueria Y Mariscos La Jaiba
RestaurantsFamily-run restaurant featuring Nayarit-style seafood dishes, fish tacos and burritos.
Taqueria Y Mariscos La Jaiba
RestaurantsAgave Uptown
RestaurantsUpscale Oaxacan-Californian cuisine offered in a chic, cozy space with culturally inspired accents.
Agave Uptown
RestaurantsMagoo's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-run, casual pizza joint featuring thin-crust pies and a selection of Indian-style toppings.
Magoo's Pizza
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsLocanda Sorrento
RestaurantsAuthentic fare of Italy, including pizza, pasta, seafood and desserts.
Locanda Sorrento
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsHercules Draft House & Cantina
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving classic Mexican dishes, along with margaritas, beer and cocktails.
Hercules Draft House & Cantina
RestaurantsCity Pizza
RestaurantsSesame-crusted pizzeria serving traditional pies alongside wings and calzones.
City Pizza
RestaurantsLa Fiesta
RestaurantsLively Mexican eatery offering a simple menu of standards in a quirky, colorful setting.
La Fiesta
RestaurantsSushi Arashi
RestaurantsSushi, teriyaki, and bento boxes are among the staples at this laid-back restaurant.
Sushi Arashi
RestaurantsPizza My Heart
RestaurantsSurf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
Pizza My Heart
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsTGI's Sushi
RestaurantsCozy sushi specialist offering basic, creative & vegetarian rolls, plus udon & entrees.
TGI's Sushi
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Zono
RestaurantsLong-standing strip-mall Japanese eatery serving sushi, teriyaki, udon & other traditional bites.
Sushi Zono
RestaurantsEl Torito
RestaurantsMexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.
El Torito
RestaurantsLas Guerreras
RestaurantsMother-daughter outpost serving traditional Mexican fare in a tiny outpost with outdoor seating.
Las Guerreras
RestaurantsYonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsComfortable option for fresh, flavor-packed sushi handrolls plus sake, drinks and seafood starters.
Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsEbiko
RestaurantsLow-key joint offering a wide array of fresh sushi rolls and rice bowls for takeout.
Ebiko
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsGuadalajara
RestaurantsSpacious no-frills spot featuring Mexican fare & a full bar along with live music & karaoke.
Guadalajara
RestaurantsThe Garret of Campbell
RestaurantsNeighborhood institution offering pizza, burgers & beer in a casual space with large-screen TVs.
The Garret of Campbell
RestaurantsBlue Line Pizza
RestaurantsLocal chain serving sandwiches & pizzas, including vegan options, in a casual, stylish space.
Blue Line Pizza
RestaurantsNapoletana Pizzeria
RestaurantsSet in a strip mall, this relaxed pizzeria serves up pastas & wood-fired pies in a basic space.
Napoletana Pizzeria
RestaurantsBlaze Pizza
RestaurantsHip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Blaze Pizza
RestaurantsPhilomena
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizza place with hearty American dishes & drinks served in hip, industrial-chic digs.
Philomena
RestaurantsVaso Azzurro Restaurant
RestaurantsNorthern Italian dishes are served in a warm, white-tablecloth atmosphere with occasional live jazz.
Vaso Azzurro Restaurant
RestaurantsSho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsNeighborhood Japanese diner preparing sushi & hot dishes to be served with imported beer & sake.
Sho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsÉpernay Bistro | Los Gatos
RestaurantsTraditional French fare served with an extensive wine list in a cozy space.
Épernay Bistro | Los Gatos
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsKakuna Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving sushi rolls along with bento boxes and ramen in a hidden, hole-in-the-wall setting.
Kakuna Sushi
RestaurantsDesi Pizza house
RestaurantsCasual, counter-service eatery featuring a menu of pies studded with Indian-inspired toppings.
Desi Pizza house
RestaurantsBest Desi Pizza
RestaurantsCasual takeout pizza spot making thin-crust and thick-crust pizzas with toppings and flavors influenced by Indian cuisine.
Best Desi Pizza
RestaurantsDe Los Altos Grill
RestaurantsBurritos, tacos, and other Mexican dishes are offered by this casual restaurant.
De Los Altos Grill
RestaurantsFast Pizza Delivery
RestaurantsPizzeria dishing up Italian and Indian options for takeout.
Fast Pizza Delivery
RestaurantsPosh Bagel
RestaurantsCasual coffee shop whose bagels (including cinnamon raisin, jalapeño cheese and lox) come in 20+ types.
Posh Bagel
RestaurantsLuigi's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsFamily-friendly Italian spot offering an extensive pasta menu with pizza, salads & sandwiches.
Luigi's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCasa Lupe
RestaurantsColorful, family-friendly venue featuring generous portions of Mexican classics & cocktails.
Casa Lupe
RestaurantsReina's Restaurant
RestaurantsSalvadoran and Mexican comfort food served in a casual space that's known for pupusas.
Reina's Restaurant
RestaurantsPoke House - Mountain View
RestaurantsCasual joint featuring build-your-own poke bowls alongside housemade sauces and rolls, plus salads and gluten-free options.
Poke House - Mountain View
RestaurantsKyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsGuests sit around big teppanyaki tables at this Japanese eatery while pro chefs cook for the crowd.
Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsBloom Bagels
RestaurantsPopular bagels eatery dishing up stuffed and classic varieties alongside lattes and other beverages, plus pizza.
Bloom Bagels
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsThe Pizza Box
RestaurantsNew York-style thin-crust pies cut into large slices with standard toppings in an informal space.
The Pizza Box
RestaurantsPoke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsChill, wood-clad eatery offering Hawaiian poke made with a variety of seafood & Asian flavors.
Poke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsNew York Pizza
RestaurantsNYC-inspired joint supplies crisp-crust pizza & calzones, including super-sized King Kong pies.
New York Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Boat Town
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving nigiri & rolled sushi as well as teriyaki dishes & classic desserts.
Sushi Boat Town
RestaurantsViVe Sol
RestaurantsMexican destination for traditional cooking & margaritas in a colorful cantina setting with a patio.
ViVe Sol
RestaurantsLa Pizzeria Italian Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsA wood-burning oven delivers traditional Italian pies & a full bar pours cocktails, beer & wine.
La Pizzeria Italian Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsDon Giovanni
RestaurantsNeighborhood Italian spot boasting a spacious dining room, robust wine list & full bar.
Don Giovanni
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsPokeworks
RestaurantsCasual, fast-casual eatery serving a variety of Hawaiian-style raw-fish bowls along with burritos and salads.
Pokeworks
RestaurantsSushi Tomi
RestaurantsServing sushi & sashimi in a cozy setting, this spot also offers chef's choice meals.
Sushi Tomi
RestaurantsGoku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & hot pot meals are the specialty at this bright, informal restaurant.
Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsDave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Dave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose
RestaurantsZareen's
RestaurantsSmall, casual joint offering both familiar & innovative halal spins on Indian & Pakistani cooking.
Zareen's
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsKoi Palace - Milpitas
RestaurantsSpacious eatery showcasing a range of Cantonese specialties like abalone and Peking duck.
Koi Palace - Milpitas
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsTaiwan Cafe
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant with tropical accents whipping up an array of traditional Taiwanese dishes.
Taiwan Cafe
RestaurantsAnnapoorna Authentic Indian Cuisine
RestaurantsColorful, casual eatery serving up traditional vegetarian Indian fare, including curries and roti.
Annapoorna Authentic Indian Cuisine
RestaurantsDish N Dash
RestaurantsElevated Middle Eastern cuisine dished up in a smart setting with outdoor seating.
Dish N Dash
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsLos Gatos Cafe Uptown
RestaurantsBuzzing cafe that draws crowds for cinnamon rolls, morning faves & a big menu of homey classics.
Los Gatos Cafe Uptown
RestaurantsBanana Leaf Restaurant
RestaurantsLively go-to for roti & other Malaysian fare, including a vegetarian menu & set-price dinner deals.
Banana Leaf Restaurant
RestaurantsTaqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsTaqueria known for huge portions and Mexican comfort food served into the wee hours.
Taqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for Southern grub featuring beignets (traditional fried-dough pastries), waffles, biscuits and chicken fried steak.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsSteins Beer Garden & Restaurant
RestaurantsBetween their sprawling beer garden vibes, 31 beers on tap, and cocktails that actually taste like someone cares, Steins Beer Garden &…
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
RestaurantsWagon Wheel Barbecue
RestaurantsThis week, give your meal plan a glow-up with Wagon Wheel Barbecue right here in Mountain View, where real smoked BBQ means brisket, ribs,…
Wagon Wheel Barbecue
RestaurantsPerbacco
RestaurantsPerbacco is your move when you want an authentic Italian dining experience that still feels like a treat. Seasonal dishes, big flavor, and…
Perbacco
Restaurantsshhawaiianbbqdonuts
RestaurantsSH Hawaiian BBQ & Donut deals in generous portions and zero fuss, from tender BBQ chicken with a sweet-savory glaze to creamy mac salad and…
shhawaiianbbqdonuts
RestaurantsPapapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsCraving something beyond the usual takeout? Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar serves up continental comfort with a Mediterranean flair, plus a…
Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsLucky Strike Milpitas
RestaurantsLucky Strike Milpitas is your easy win for a fun, no-fuss night with smooth lanes, craveable eats, and drinks that keep the trash talk…
Lucky Strike Milpitas
RestaurantsRich Table
RestaurantsWhen you want a meal that tastes like SF at its best, Rich Table delivers a constantly changing menu shaped by what’s good at the market,…
Rich Table
RestaurantsMidgley's Public House
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week at Midgley's Public House, where California cuisine means playful bites like asparagus cigars, vegan wings and ahi…
Midgley's Public House
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
RestaurantsXochimilco Café
RestaurantsXochimilco Cafe keeps it classic with super burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and menudo that tastes like someone’s abuela is in the…
Xochimilco Café
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA in Stockton leans into bold, Indian-meets-Italian flavors with the Chicken Tikka Delight alongside trusty standbys like…
Prime Pizza CA
RestaurantsAsiento
RestaurantsAsiento is that friendly neighborhood bar where craft drinks meet creative cocktails and shareable bar bites, plus a steady stream of live…
Asiento
RestaurantsGochi Cupertino
RestaurantsCraving a low-key spot to split a bunch of Japanese izakaya-style small plates with a solid pour of sake? Gochi Cupertino nails that cozy,…
Gochi Cupertino
RestaurantsSpin A Yarn Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen you want that classic, no-fuss feast, Spin A Yarn Steakhouse delivers with quality choice steaks, fresh salads, and starters that kick…
Spin A Yarn Steakhouse
RestaurantsBella Trattoria
RestaurantsHousemade pastas are among the Italian classics served at this warm neighborhood trattoria.
Bella Trattoria
RestaurantsMimosas Brunch & Bubbles
RestaurantsFamily-run venue serving cocktails, plus breakfast and brunch standards in a casual setting.
Mimosas Brunch & Bubbles
RestaurantsThat's Amore SF
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring rustic pizzas, salads and Italian fare made with fresh ingredients.
That's Amore SF
RestaurantsMayan Kitchen
RestaurantsColorful, trendy eatery featuring traditional recipes (cochinita pibil, tacos) and a lot of vegan options, along with cocktails and beer.
Mayan Kitchen
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsOlympus Caffe & Bakery
RestaurantsCafe offering classic American & Greek eats for breakfast through dinner, plus baked goods & cakes.
Olympus Caffe & Bakery
RestaurantsDX Braised Chicken Rice 鼎香黄焖鸡
RestaurantsCasual restaurant whose signature dish is tender braised chicken with rice - plus noodles soups.
DX Braised Chicken Rice 鼎香黄焖鸡
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
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