All About Downtown

Set inside an historic building in downtown San Jose, Bella Mia has two spacious main dining areas and a patio for outdoor seating on the first floor, supplemented by elegant banquet facilities on the second floor. The restaurant is noted for its casual, friendly atmosphere. Bella Mia has been a go-to place for dining and events since 1985, and it's not just the atmosphere that draws people in: the freshly prepared food, using local and seasonal ingredients, is the main draw, abetted by the impressive wine list and suptuous cocktails.

Bluefin Japanese Restaurant is a new contemporary restaurant bringing authentic Japanese cuisine to the downtown San Jose Restaurant Scene. Located at 754 the Alameda, Bluefin provides guests with the utmost quality with fresh fish carefully selected and flown in daily from Japan. Bluefin also offers a full service bar and cocktail lounge, and friendly and knowledgeable staff to help patrons navigate through the menu.

ARCADIA Restaurant is the creation of internationally acclaimed Chef Michael Mina and is a true dining experience that is not to be missed during your visit to San Jose Marriott. Often considered a modern American Steak House ARCADIA offers Guests extensive menus with innovative twists on classic American Dishes.

Stylish surroundings encourage Meetings and Conversations that have a pleasant spark of electricity as sumptuous flavors and aromas abound.

Private Dining, Wedding Receptions or Dinner Meetings of up to 40 people is available as well in this 130-seat Restaurant.

Creative American Cuisine in a Stylish Downtown Setting

Located in the heart of downtown, this chic, two-story San Jose restaurant has it all. With upstairs and downstairs dining rooms, two exquisite granite-top bars and a beautiful rooftop garden patio, the Loft is fast becoming the hipster spot to begin or end a night out in San Jose. The menu consists of unique and familiar dishes such as Panko Crusted Chicken Breast, Scampi Prawns and Braised Lamb Shanks. Ingredients range from mint-rosemary port wine sauce and papaya-jicama salsa to whole-grain mustard demi glace and tarragon aioli.

Currently selling dogs in front of The Temple Night Club at 52 S. First St. in DT San Jose, ONLY on Fri. & Sat. night from 11 PM to 2 AM. I'm not doing lunches until Spring...I'm gonna rest my dogs.

Hey BOSS... are your employees tired of vending machine lunches? Catered lunches start at ONLY $5. Private events? ~ call Bill at 408-202-5410 (during biz hours) or email billshotdogs@gmail.com

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is a place for "Every Guest, Every time". A place of Great Food, and, Fresh Beer!

Designated to accommodate up to 350 people seated, and, 500 people for drinks and appetizers. A great outdoor Patio that accommodates 150 people seated, and, 250 for drinks and appetizers.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant also has a Private, and, Semi-Private areas from groups of 25 people up to 150.

You will find a Fresh Selection of Gordon Biersch Lagers, and, a variety of great food American Style with an Asian Cuisine.

Featuring the freshest seafood and the best happy hour in San Jose.
170 S. Market Street, in the Fairmont Hotel.

Since 1958 Paolo’s has consistently remained the favorite of Silicon Valley locals and visitors alike. Second-generation owner, Carolyn (Aiello) Allen, maintains her family’s commitment to their Italian heritage through the unique art and traditions of regional Italian inspired cuisine and by acquiring the finest local and imported ingredients. Maitre d’/Sommelier, Jalil Samavarchian, maintains a spectacular wine list and directs a knowledgeable and professional staff in this dramatic setting overlooking beautiful Guadalupe River Park.

Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge is the South Bay’s premiere venue for dining, entertainment, and special events. Fahrenheit raises the bar to such heights that it must be experienced to be appreciated. With innovative design concepts by award winning designer Jones Baker Interior & Architecture firm, Fahrenheit boasts a décor not seen in the South Bay to date. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Fahrenheit is within walking distance from many local hotels, the San Jose Convention Center, and the variety of performing arts venues that populate the downtown area.

From to Pizza to Salad and Steak Sandwiches and Drinks this place has anything you want for an affordable price and a great atmosphere. House of Pizza is the perfect place to order a slice and a drink in the downtown area, whether you’re frequenting the convention center or live near Almaden Boulevard.

The pizza comes in squares, not circles, and soaked in delisciousness. House of Pizza is San Jose’s perfect combination of Taste, Value, Service and Atmosphere.

OPEN 7 DAYS,OPEN 11 AM-MIDNIGHT,FRI & SAT TIL 1 AM

A standout in the downtown dining scene, 19 Market, a modern Vietnamese bistro and bar provides a unique and welcoming atmosphere with its elegant setting and warm hospitality. The stylish dining room, decked out in earth tones and dark wood accents, sets the stage for a contemporary twist on classic Vietnamese dishes. Using only the freshest ingredients, carefully selected on a daily basis, award-winning Chef Hanna Pham infuses Asian and Californian flavors to satisfy the most discerning tastes.

Quick - Casual Japanese Cuisine near San Jose State University, the San Jose Convention Center and HP Pavilion. Come in and enjoy your favorite teriyaki, sushi or noodle dish. We also serve a variety of Japanese Sake, and Beer, to enjoy with your meal.

Located in Downtown San Jose, Mezcal boasts one of the most distinctive dining rooms in San Jose.  The brick exterior, metal work and indigenous Mexican motifs, sets the restaurant apart from its neighbors.

Philz Coffee is not your average coffee shop, they specialize in customized blends of the highest quality coffee from around the world. As you walk in you will see a baffling menu of different blends. While there is a description board of the blend descriptions, we recommend you go straight up to the counter and let the barista know it’s your first time, the barista will find out what you like and hopefully give you the best coffee you ever had! At Philz, they don’t make your ordinary latte, cappuccino, au lait, espresso, etc.

From breakfast burrito to your typical carne asada super or regular tacos, La Vic’s food is unique in every way. What started off as a small family business became a South Bay Icon. La Victoria, better known as “LaVic’s” started off as a small, hole in the wall taqueria one block away from San Jose State University in 1998. Over the years, it has evolved in to a very popular go to place in the South Bay.

Vino Vino is the cure for the common wine bar. The tap system pumps out 13 wines by the glass, all at the same price while the relaxed venue also features over 30 bottled wines from local Santa Cruz Mountain and Santa Clara Valley Wineries. Along with half a dozen local beers, cheese plates, desserts and other small plates, this is a perfect place to cap off a day in San Jose.

With ambiance and personal attentionTeske's gives you an evening of pleasurable German dining. Enjoy one of the many German beers on tap in the beer garden, partake of the many authentic German dishes in the main room or polka the night away with live music. This family run jewel of hospitality and gut busting serving size is one of a kind!