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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown San Jose, San Jose

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    • 9.0
      Food Court$$$$View Menu
      87 N San Pedro St (at W St John St), San Jose
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      • Jason D.

        Jason D. • December 9, 2014Excellent banh mi sandwiches at On a Roll. Try the grilled pork.

    • 8.9
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      499 S 2nd St. (E. William St.), San Jose
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      • mary jane b.

        mary jane b. • August 31, 2018They have the best almond croissants, i mean all the pastries are really good.coffee choices is perfect.

    • 8.8
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      152 N 3rd St (btwn E St James & E St John St), San Jose
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      • Natalie E.

        Natalie E. • May 20, 2020turkey and pastrami with fresh ingredients, thinly sliced meat and delicious sauces. best part was the sourdough bread! Reasonably priced overall a great experience! Also... it is cash only!!!!

    • 8.8
      Sandwich Spot$$$$
      75 E Santa Clara St, Ste 130 (at N 2nd St), San Jose
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      • Andrew M.

        Andrew M. • December 24, 2014Giant sandwiches full of chicken, cheese, and love. Best sandwich in downtown.

    • 8.8
      Seafood$$$$
      841 N 13th St, San Jose
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      • Thy B.

        Thy B. • June 20, 2019Anytime I want to have raw oysters or BBQ oysters K & C is my #1 spot. It’s super fresh and the cost is fair and sometimes cheaper than the stores.

    • 8.7
      Bagels$$$$
      505 E San Carlos St (at 11th St), San Jose
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      • Kevin L.

        Kevin L. • February 14, 2012Love the chives cream cheese!!

    • 8.7
      Cocktail$$$$
      72 S 1st St (at Post St), San Jose
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      • Erica O.

        Erica O. • April 1, 2014Great place for craft cocktails. Food is good too. Small plate style. Go see Ryan, the bartender!

    • 8.7
      Asian$$$$
      923 Oakland Rd (at Madera Ave.), San Jose
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      • Jason D.

        Jason D. • November 27, 2013Amok fish. Do yourself a favor: get there early and get you some!

    • 8.7
      Pizza$$$$
      625 N 6th St (Taylor Street), San Jose
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      • Kevin T.

        Kevin T. • July 26, 2019Back patio is dog friendly

    • 8.7
      Bar$$$$
      52 E Santa Clara St (2nd Street), San Jose
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      • Adam K.

        Adam K. • March 10, 2023The playlist was on point.

    • 8.7
      Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      50 W San Fernando St, San Jose
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      • Jason K.

        Jason K. • February 11, 2012Awesome Lobster BLT with sweet potato fries on lunch menu

    • 8.6
      Cocktail$$$$
      43 W San Salvador St (First St.), San Jose
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      • Joel E.

        Joel E. • September 24, 2015Great group of bartenders. Very nice and welcoming. Van Wyck is delicious. Worth checking out!

    • 8.6
      German$$$$View Menu
      255 N 1st St (at Devine St), San Jose
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      • Joy

        Joy • January 8, 2014The Reuben sliders in puff pastry are outstanding...Love this place!!!

    • 8.6
      Yogurt$$$$
      125 East San Carlos St., San Jose
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      • Johnny V.

        Johnny V. • June 9, 2013Get the seasonal flavors!

    • 8.6

      15. Jack's

      Dive Bar$$$$
      167 E Taylor St (N 4th St), San Jose
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      • Christine P.

        Christine P. • March 6, 2016The best! Patio is open, friendly bartenders, all the sports. What more can you ask for?

    • 8.6

      16. dr.ink

      Bubble Tea
      77 N Almaden Ave, San Jose
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      • Karmina C.

        Karmina C. • May 14, 2023Butterscotch and Black Sesame Lattes are so good!

    • 8.6
      BBQ$$$$View Menu
      1144 N 4th St (at Burton Ave.), San Jose
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      • Warren L.

        Warren L. • May 2, 2012Try the 2 Meat Combo - Collard greens are great. Fatty brisket, so good...

    • 8.5
      Bakery$$$$
      87 E Santa Clara St (at N 3rd St), San Jose
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      • Ryan O.

        Ryan O. • July 13, 2011Cubana. Eggs, chorizo, ham and hot dog. Amazing

    • 8.5
      Caribbean$$$$View Menu
      80 N Market St (btwn St. John & Santa Clara), San Jose
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      • Bilal

        Bilal • September 13, 2012Jerk Salmon FTW! So delicious!

    • 8.5
      Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      520 E Santa Clara St (at 12th St), San Jose
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      • D

        D • July 18, 2022Thai collared wrap & veggie quinoa nori rolls. Super fresh!💚

    • 8.5
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      118 Paseo de San Antonio (at 4th St), San Jose
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      • Saint M.

        Saint M. • November 30, 2012the mint mojito is great!

    • 8.5
      Mexican$$$$
      854 N 13th St, San Jose
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      • Elvis K.

        Elvis K. • December 3, 2022Really good value for the tacos. Ready for some extreme subjectivity?Super flavor on the pastor tacos. Shrimp tacos my favorite in San Jose.

    • 8.5
      Mexican$$$$
      17 N San Pedro St (Santa Clara St), San Jose
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      • Mary M.

        Mary M. • March 6, 2017Love the decor and they do a great group menu - family style. Super fun!

    • 8.4
      Bar$$$$
      87 N San Pedro St, San Jose
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      • Ezra L.

        Ezra L. • December 11, 2014They've got a wide selection of bars and restaurants and the live concerts are always welcome on a weekend

    • 8.4
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      315 S 1st St, San Jose
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      • cami j.

        cami j. • July 1, 2021gorgeous shop with delicious coffee and super friendly and skilled baristas! yay for black woman owned coffee in san josé!

    • 8.4
      Beer Bar$$$$
      75 E Santa Clara St #120 (at N Second St), San Jose
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      • C O.

        C O. • April 12, 2014Rotating beers on tap plus a fridge with bottles for here or to go. Still in soft opening phase but an AMAZING patio for the summer. Beer list is a page and half long.

    • 8.4
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      197 Jackson St (at 5th St), San Jose
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      • Andrew M.

        Andrew M. • May 23, 2010Even if you don't like coffee this is still an amazing place. Smoothies, pastries and other great food abounds. A great place to go when I need to work or just hang out and enjoy the atmosphere.

    • 8.4
      Bubble Tea
      392 E Taylor St, San Jose
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      • Megan W.

        Megan W. • July 4, 2021The best mochi egg puffs! Had the original. Must try!

    • 8.4
      Desserts$$$$
      248 Jackson St (at Sixth St), San Jose
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      • Ron T.

        Ron T. • October 30, 2013Best shave ice in Japantown. Great dessert and meal crepes, along with expresso/coffee. Cash only.

    • 8.4
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      193 Jackson St, San Jose
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      • Elaine C.

        Elaine C. • June 3, 2014Do yourself a favor and get the stuffed tofu (not to be confused with agedashi). I'm a Carnivore Incarnate and let's just say, I'd happily go vegetarian for a week just to gobble this deliciousness.

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