The Best Restaurants in San Jose

Santana Row

Imagine a true urban village, a town-within-a-town where you recognize your neighbors, know your storekeepers, step under an arcade onto a via for a late night dinner, as the trickle of fountains surround you. You might think you're living in a villa... more

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Sante Grill

Sante Grill aims to “revolutionize” fast food with its lighter, nonfried, less calorically dense menu. The restaurant isn’t out to save the world through its food, but it’s just trying to make fast food doesn’t taste... more

Santouka

Santouka is a Japanese-based chain with locations in Southern California, Chicago, New Jersey and San Jose. But don’t let the restaurant’s chain status keep you away. It is just spreading the love. The restaurant occupies a space in Mi... more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Santana Row

We bring authentic Southern BBQ to the South Bay. Sauced is a family business. You're not just a customer when you're here -- you're part of the family, too. So come on in and unwind after work, get in on a round of bingo, or just kick back with frie... more

Scott's Seafood San Jose

Scott's Seafood offers a variety of fish as well as USDA prime cuts, a full bar and classic American cuisine. Visitors can indulge in this San Jose restaurant’s inviting ambiance or enjoy views of the city from the sixth floor. Some delicacies... more

Shaburi

Although this eatery advertises "Japanese Style Fondue" it may not be what some diners expect: shabu-shabu is a dish in which a piece of meat is dipped into a savory broth. At Shaburi, that is where the popular Kobe beef comes into play, but the rest... more

Siena Bistro

Tucked into picturesque Willow Glen, the tiny Siena Bistro offers big tastes. Entrees such as Moroccan Cornish game hen, venison medallions and seasonal risotto vie for palates’ favor, while fabulous deserts, such as a bread pudding dessert wor... more

Sino Restaurant & Lounge

The uber-hip crowd and plush, modern décor make this Santana Row lounge a see-and-be-seen type of place. Cocktails and food at Sino are stylish, just like the well-heeled Santana Row crowd that lines up on weekends. At night, the beats at Sino... more

SmokeEaters

Fresh Food, Not Fast Food At Smoke Eaters we serve fresh food that’s made to order every day. We show up early to carefully hand craft our specialty sauces from scratch. There are no compromises, and we don’t cut corners. No MSG, no... more

Smokin' Pig BBQ

San Jose newcomer Smokin' Pig specializes in slow smoked brisket, ribs and pork. Live blue on Saturday nights. more

Sonoma Chicken Coop - Downtown

Californian. Ordering at the counter is the order of the day at the Chicken Coop, but if you don't mind carrying your own tray and fighting for a table you'll be rewarded with hearty spit-roasted chicken that requires at least six napkins. Pasta... more

Sonoma Chicken Coop Almaden

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Dining Value Our readers have clearly identified where they go for a good all-round meal that satisfies their appetite and their budget. And, of course, it's the kind of plac... more

SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant presents seasonal and locally-sourced New American cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Nuño. Our passionate Bar Team complements with handcrafted cocktails while our internationally sourced wine and spirits list ensures the... more

Spencer's

Traditional American cuisine with a touch of creativity is the best way to describe the tempting menu selection at Spencer's. This South Bay steakhouse uses only the highest quality steaks and chops. Steaks are aged 21 days and cooked in 1600 degree... more

Steps of India

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Straits - Santana Row

A bastion of hipper-than-thou Santana Row socialites, Straits Restaurant is on the list of places to stop when the pain from high-end shopping in your Prada shoes is making it difficult to focus on which piece of over-the-top jewelry you plan on purc... more

Super Duper Burgers - San Jose

At Super Duper Burgers, we serve fast food made with slow food values, using the best ingredients available to us. Our beef is 100% all-natural Brandt beef ground fresh each day, our shakes and soft serve are made with organic Straus cream from Petal... more

Super Taqueria

San Jose's oldest taqueria chain! more

Super Taqueria

San Jose's oldest taqueria chain! more

Sushi Kazoo

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Japanese 2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reader Survey Winner Best Sushi (Staff Pick and First Place Reader Survey Winner); Best Japanese (Second Place Reader Surv... more

Sushi Maru

Sushi Maru is a popular sushi boat-style restaurant with fresh selections regularly updated by a crew of sushi chefs, but it also offers the opportunity to order from chefs who are willing to customize dishes for customers. more

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Santana Row's Tacolicious is where tacos and great shopping go hand and hand. A wall of windows keeps this barcentric location bright and sunny. A patio extends into one of the Row's plant-lined courtyards complete with fountain.  more

Taiwan Restaurant

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Chinese Metro readers' love affair with Taiwan Restaurant continues. Since 1982, the restaurant has been a local favorite for its encyclopedic menu of Chinese-American classi... more

Tandoori Oven

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Indian 2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Indian Since opening in downtown Los Gatos in late 2003, Tandoori Oven has quickly found its nich... more

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 2

So good to eat, so fun to say, Tlaquepaque is a step above a taqueria and several steps above most Mexican food round here. Great breakfasts and good tortas and chile verde. And those frosty, beery chavelas go down so easily. Too easily. 2007 BES... more

Tasty Pot - San Jose

Chinese, Seafood and Taiwanese more

Tee Nee Thai

Solid menu of Thai standards plus a good--if suprising--list of Belgian ales and Thai food friendly wines. more

Tengu Sushi

Sushi. Offering a wide variety of fantastic sushi, Tengu Sushi is the ideal spot for a quick sushi lunch. From California rolls to tasty Ahi and Yellow Tail sushi, every sushi lover is sure to be pleased. Only moments away from SJSU and several theat... more

Teske's Germania

Stepping into Teske's is like being transported straight into a neighborhood drinking hole in Germany. Well, a nice drinking hole. The bartenders know the regulars, but newcomers are immediately welcomed in with a friendly hello. Teske's features a s... more

Thai Elephant Express

We do catering for parties. And also deliver food for companies. We deliver in less than 10 min. guaranteed. Thai food in a to-go box hot and ready to eat delivered fast and straight to your location by phone delivery. No delivery fee/tax! Low prices... more

Thai Spice

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Thai Thai Spice is a popular Thai restaurant in a crowded field of Thai eateries. Pad thai, mango chicken and tofu with yellow curry are all recommended. Order a cooling Thai iced... more

The Blue Door

The Blue Door is not just another restaurant. We took great thought & pride into building an environment our guests could feel comfortable in. We believe that all ones senses must feel the soul of the restaurant in order to truly capture our esse... more

The Counter - Santana Row

Santana Row just wouldn’t be complete without an upscale hamburger place and this is it. If the folks at Beverly Hills 90210 had bought out Mel’s Diner and revamped it with wines intended for hot dog relish, they might have wound up with... more

The Craftsman

Regional American comfort food. more

The Den at Fourth Street Bowl

In the tradition of great bowling alley bars, the Den at Fourth Street Bowl welcomes one and all with cheap drinks, killer grub from the adjoining café and the dark, aged confines that constitute the best of dives. Between, or in lieu of, roun... more

The Farmers Union

This is an American tavern where we put everything we love into the mix. We have food you can't wait to take another bite of; old fashioned cocktails alongside some originals that you've never tasted before; over 52 craft beers on tap; and wines t... more

The Grill on the Alley

The Grill on the Alley in San Jose opened in 1998, paves the way in fine dining in downtown San Jose. The Grill on the Alley continually strives for perfection, mixed with an ongoing effort to create new and exciting promotions for downtown diners.... more

The Happy Bamboo

Vegetarian. The menu at the Happy Bamboo restaurant is almost all vegan and most of it Vietnamese or Asian-inspired. There is also a vegetarian tuna salad a veggie burger and, out of nowhere, Hungarian goulash and spaghetti. On the best dishes i... more

The Mynt, Indian Restaurant

The Mynt redefines the Indian dining experience with its masterpiece culinary creations, exemplary hospitality and charismatic ambiance! Exceptional Value Lunch Buffet offered Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Exotic Entrees served Monday - Sund... more

The Old Spaghetti Factory

A meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory is more than a meal. It's an experience. We invest meticulous attention to our décor, so our guests feel as though they're stepping into another world. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intric... more

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