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Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 41 E Gish Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Near the Convention Center on East Gish Road, you'll find Menara, whose arched entrance, tile fountain, pillowed couches, waiters wearing traditional fezzes, and the occasional belly dancer give the place a definite air of the exotic. The menu contains such savory items as honeyed lamb, seasoned hare, or b'stilla (Moroccan pigeon pie). Of course,...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112
Original Joe's, known to locals simply as "OJ's," has been a staple on the San Jose restaurant scene for nearly half a century. Part of the restaurant's appeal is its simple charm, including a counter that tends to fill rather quickly at both lunch and dinner. The menu boasts some of the best burgers in town, including the spinach-filled "Joe's...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 58 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
If you're in the mood for great-tasting Italian cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere, look no further than Bella Mia. This popular establishment, situated in one of the city's most historic buildings, combines Old Country style and charm with excellent service and an awesome menu. Popular dishes include flatbread pizzas, seafood pastas and...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 302 S Market St, The Sainte Claire Hotel, San Jose, CA 95113-2817
Il Fornaio, located in the Sainte Claire Larkspur Hotel and near the Convention Center, is actually part of a restaurant/bakery chain. The Old World elegance of this restaurant is unmistakable – stylish décor marked by high ceilings and a cozy fireplace and a menu that is second to none. Entrées include several seafood dishes, including lobster...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 96 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
In the mood for a little lemon grass, imperial rolls or chili-soy salmon? Then this downtown Asian delight is for you. The restaurant is decorated with bamboo and several sculptures, and the ceiling is at least 20 feet high. Their menu consists of dishes representing a fusion of Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese. The lettuce cups are filled to the...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 247 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126-4823
This Race Street legend has been a part of San Jose's dining scene for more than half a decade. The atmosphere is California-style laid-back and casual, and the crowd usually consists of far more locals than tourists – so you know it's good. Their fish and chips are a favorite at lunchtime, and nearly all of the menu items are battered and fried.
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
Located in downtown's Little Portugal area, Sousa is a comfortable and relatively informal restaurant. The Portuguese menu boasts all types of fish and seafood dishes, including octopus stew, clams, lobster, and crab legs. Save room for dessert and their wonderful flan, which is best enjoyed with a cup of coffee.
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 33 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113-2508
Eclectic Gordon Biersch Brewery is a popular chain brewpub known as much for its flavor-packed menu (great garlic mashed potatoes!) as for its fine selection of German ales and lagers. On weekends, it tends to get fairly loud and crowded and makes for a fun place to hang out, especially for folks between the ages of 21 and 35. During the summer,...
Category: Restaurants - San Jose Voted Best of the City
Address: 301 West St. John St, San Jose, CA 95110
The building that houses this local favorite dates back to the late 19th century. Henry's, whose Western interior is home to memorabilia of all shapes and sizes, is popular for its barbecued steaks and ribs. Such dishes as chicken fettuccine Alfredo, center-cut chops, and fresh seafood are also available. Henry's doesn't offer dessert, for...
