The Farmers Union ★ 3.7
The Farmers Union in downtown San Jose is a historic 1870s alehouse with honest American fare, 40 craft beers on tap, and a spirited pub atmosphere.
Order: Prime rib French dip and fried chicken with craft beer
Southern Comfort Kitchen is a soul food restaurant in Downtown, San Jose.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: New Orleans fried chicken with Cajun red beans and rice
Address: 100 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
The Farmers Union in downtown San Jose is a historic 1870s alehouse with honest American fare, 40 craft beers on tap, and a spirited pub atmosphere.
Order: Prime rib French dip and fried chicken with craft beer
SP2 Communal Bar in downtown San Jose serves seasonal American shareable plates and craft beers with a popular late-night bar scene on Friday and Saturday.
Order: Shareable seasonal plates with craft cocktails
Mezcal is downtown San Jose's top Oaxacan destination, with housemade moles, tlayudas, memelitas, and adventurous chapulines in an art-filled dining space.
Order: Tlayuda with house mole negro and mezcal margarita
Firehouse No.1 Gastropub in San Jose's San Pedro Square is a downtown staple for perfectly prepared steaks, craft cocktails, and a warm historic atmosphere.
Order: Classic cocktails and premium chops at the bar
District in San Jose's San Pedro Square serves creative shareable plates and house-made charcuterie with thoughtfully curated wine and whiskey programs.
Order: Seasonal small plates with wine and whiskey pairings
The Farmers Union in downtown San Jose is a historic 1870s alehouse with honest American fare, 40 craft beers on tap, and a spirited pub atmosphere.
Order: Prime rib French dip and fried chicken with craft beer
SP2 Communal Bar in downtown San Jose serves seasonal American shareable plates and craft beers with a popular late-night bar scene on Friday and Saturday.
Order: Shareable seasonal plates with craft cocktails
Mezcal is downtown San Jose's top Oaxacan destination, with housemade moles, tlayudas, memelitas, and adventurous chapulines in an art-filled dining space.
Order: Tlayuda with house mole negro and mezcal margarita
Firehouse No.1 Gastropub in San Jose's San Pedro Square is a downtown staple for perfectly prepared steaks, craft cocktails, and a warm historic atmosphere.
Order: Classic cocktails and premium chops at the bar
Back A Yard's East San Jose Capitol location serves authentic Jamaican oxtail, jerk chicken, and festival bread in a neighborhood setting on Capitol Expwy.
Order: Oxtail plate with rice and peas
District in San Jose's San Pedro Square serves creative shareable plates and house-made charcuterie with thoughtfully curated wine and whiskey programs.
Order: Seasonal small plates with wine and whiskey pairings