The Best Restaurants in San Jose

Layla's Bistro

Family owned and operated with a touch of an "old school" atmosphere, service and a homey feeling are a top priority at Layla's Bistro. Each menu item is created utilizing a recipe from the old country that has survived the test of time. Our dishes b... more

LB Steak - Santana Row

American Steakhouse presented by acclaimed Chef-Owner Roland Passot, features only USDA Prime Beef, adding a new flair to steaks. Located in the elegant neighborhood of Santana Row in San Jose, our restaurant is where people gather to catch up with f... more

Le Papillon

There's really no competition. Le Papillon is Silicon Valley's definitive French restauraurant. Once inside, mid-town traffic feels a million miles away. And the food presentation matches up to the restaurant's namesake, seen in butterfly portraits a... more

Left Bank Santana Row

Satisfying Gallic cravings with well-crafted translations of French cuisine, Left Bank does right by the fashionable Santana Row crowd. This breezy, bustling restaurant boasts the feel of a European brasserie, with ample natural light, sidewalk dinin... more

Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen

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Linda's Restaurant

Linda's Restaurant serves American breakfasts, but is mainly a Mexican joint. Inside, there are cheery yellow walls, comfortable booths and a stool-fronted Formica counter. more

Liquid Restaurant and Lounge

The restaurant features a blend of Asian Fusion cuisine with a wide side of appetizers entrees, and side orders for lunch and dinner. DJs spin on weekends. Happy Hour Drink Specials:  Tue - Fri, 3pm - 7pm / Thu - Sun, 9pm - 11pm more

Little Chef Counter

Come join us in the Little Chef's kitchen and indulge yourselves with our chef-inspired Californian-style cuisine and Chef Robert Dasalla's delicious creations! 25% off the entire menu during Happy Hour (4p-6p) Little Chef Counter's culinary t... more

LK Tea & Grill

Serving breakfast and lunch all day long. Unique selection of smoothies, boba (tapioca) teas, and coffees. Baked on premises every morning: muffins, cookies, croissants and a variety of other pastries. Menu includes appetizers, fresh salads, s... more

Loft Bar and Bistro

Located in the heart of downtown, this chic, two-story San Jose restaurant has it all. With upstairs and downstairs dining rooms, two granite-top bars and a beautiful rooftop garden patio, the Loft is fast becoming the hipster spot to begin or end a... more

Los Cubanos Restaurant

Cuban. Looking for good Cuban food in the Bay Area? Los Cubanos restaurant is the place. Cuban food exudes an earthy, slow-cooked seduction: pork-accented black beans, sweet fried plantains, Spanish garbanzo beans and pigeon rice accompany entre... more

Ludwig's German Table

A fresh German experience featuring a classic bar, delicious traditional food, beer a pletny, and out door seating. more

M RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

M: Eat- For All Day DiningPlay- For the Asian Fusion cuisine & Craft CocktailsLounge- For relaxed afternoons and late night cocktails more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Santana Row

The word "big" hardly does justice to Maggiano's concept of super-sized dishes for family-style dining. Like a warm Italian embrace, this Santana Row superstar has already proven a welcome haven for company lunches and congenial dinner parties. The I... more

Manley's Donut Shop

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Donuts more

Mark's Hot Dogs

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Hot Dog Housed in that famous San Jose landmark, the orange igloo, Mark’s remains the last bastion of old-school roadside diner buildings. Now permanently located on Capitol Avenu... more

Maya's Cafe

Delicious food from Central America for a reasonable price. more

Mayflower Restaurant

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Dim Sum Mayflower restaurant is one of Silicon Valley’s standouts for quality dim sum. Whether there are two or 200 hundred people in your party, Mayflower will keep the wheeling c... more

MENARA MOROCCAN RESTAURANT

Menara Moroccan Restaurant knows how to do Moroccan cuisine right. This well-respected San Jose restaurant has been pleasing customers for over three decades. Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, this fine dining establishment provides a u... more

Mendoza Taqueria

Mendoza Taqueria is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It’s typically Mexican, not Mexican-American, and that means north-of-the border gringo standards like chips and salsa, burritos and nachos don’t appear on the menu. I knew this... more

Metro Balderas

Metro Balderas, which takes its name from a subway stop in Mexico City, has tacos and burritos but is best known for its Mexico City street food specialties: alambres, pambazos and tortas. more

Mexico Bakery

Tortas, the sandwich, are on display.   Yummy.  A must. more

Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Boasting authentic Mexican cuisine and potent margaritas, Mexico Lindo Restaurant and Cantina satisfies cravings for home-cooked south of the border fare. The restaurant's décor matches the down-home fare and although somewhat simple, both the... more

Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Mexico Lindo's hillside patio is secluded from the city bustle, providing the perfect locale to chill out with a margarita. The custom-made, Mexico-inspired furniture and open skies make for the perfect escape for a few hours, at least. more

Mezcal

Let Mezcal Mexican Restaurant & Bar bring a fresh, inspired touch to your next catering event. This top-quality restaurant in downtown San Jose brings authentic Oaxacan cuisine to life, offering dishes like homemade moles, grilled sea bass, fresh... more

Michi

When Michi Shin opened Michi in the early 1990s, he began creating innovative Japanese cuisine, including sushi and other non-traditional items, for the greater Silicon Valley. Due to the relationships Chef Michi has fostered, the brand sources its p... more

Minato Japanese Cuisine

Minato is known for serving large portions and a variety of dishes in a casual setting. The Bento box is popular option, along with steamer baskets with a tofu or meat, a house nabe and other dishes. 2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reade... more

Mission Ale House

Mission Ale House is the people’s choice for the San Jose local bar to start, spend or close an evening, sporting 32 beers on tap, three rooms and a smoker-friendly back patio, as well as some of the best-looking, friendliest bartenders in town... more

Mojo Burger

Owner Peter Favre has struck an interesting balance with Mojo Burger, which has expanded to a mini-Mojo empire of three South Bay locations. He's upped the burger experience without getting snobby about it. Retaining the simplicity and accessibility... more

Monte Alban

San Jose's Monte Alban serves Salvadoran, Oaxacan and Mexico City-style street food, but it's the Oaxacan food that makes the place standout. more

Morton's the Steakhouse - San Jose

Morton's is Chicago-style chain steak house that serves big meaty steaks and a large wine list in a formal dining room. The bar is well stocked with top shelf liquors and offers a slightly more casual dining environment. more

Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge

For everything from happy hour celebrations to romantic dinners, Mosaic hits the spot. Located in the historic Hotel Montgomery in downtown, this San Jose restaurant and nightspot attracts a well-dressed crowd in search of expertly mixed cocktails an... more

Motif Resturant & Lounge

With two levels of dance floors (and bars) and a pristine ambience, Motif offers a mix of house, EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional live rapper performing. They have nights for the 18-and-over crowd twice a month (on Thursdays) and regular appea... more

Muchos! Taqueria

Muchos! Taqueria is a Downtown favorite!  specializes in Roasted chicken, Grilled Fajitas, Menudo, and many, many more all time favorites. Family owned.......and does Catering too! more

Mudai

San Jose boasts a half-dozen Ethiopian restaurants, and humble Mudai is one of my favorites. Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant doesn’t feel so much like a restaurant as it does an Ethiopian cultural center or an extended living room. Of course, wha... more

My Khe Quan

The restaurant is named after a central Vietnamese town called My Khe (pronounced "me kay"). Food from central Vietnam is underrepresented in San Jose, and that's part of what makes this small restaurant such a find. Most of the restaurants in San... more

Nomikai

welcome to nomikai - social food and drinkery.  Restaurant and bar serving great tasting, unique specialty pizzas and food in a fun, relaxed, inviting atmosphere. The name nomikai comes from a drinking party phenomenon in the Japanese culture.... more

Off the Street

Off the Street’s strength is its simpler fare: sandwiches packed with smoked meats and bread baked with a wild starter. Co-owner Aric Dang made the starter in his home kitchen, adding persimmons from a backyard tree to give it a subtle tang. Pa... more

Okayama Japanese Restaurant

After a change in management, Okayama now features a sushi bar that accompanies its regular menu. The restaurant is a casual place for lunch and dinner and the menu offers teriyaki spare ribs, miso soup, chicken katsu, and other traditional meal item... more

Omogari Korean Restaurants

Omogari takes a break from traditional Japanese cuisine found throughout Japantown by serving Korean dishes. Omogari offers multiple tofu options for soup, fried dishes and salad. Meat-jun, pan-fried marinated beef, is the house specialty. Omagari is... more

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