Tasting menus, Michelin stars and the chefs redefining San Jose.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in San Jose.
Adega is San Jose's sole Michelin-starred restaurant, where chefs craft a seasonal Portuguese tasting menu paired with 500+ Iberian wines in Alum Rock.
Order: Winter multi-course tasting menu with Portuguese wine pairing ($159 per person)
Le Papillon has anchored San Jose fine dining since 1977 with a Michelin-recognized French tasting menu using organic and sustainable ingredients.
Order: 3-course or 4-course tasting menu with California and French wine pairings
La Foret is a Michelin-recognized French institution in San Jose's Almaden Valley, serving classic European cuisine in a historic 1840s creekside building.
Order: Poached lobster with French-inspired butter sauce
LB Steak at Santana Row is San Jose's Michelin Bib Gourmand destination for prime Angus cuts, imported A5 Wagyu, and sustainably caught Pacific seafood.
Order: Hand-cut Prime Angus steak or imported A5 Japanese Wagyu
Black Sheep Brasserie in San Jose's Willow Glen offers seasonal escargots, duck breast, and charcuterie with a thoughtfully restrained European wine list.
Order: Duck breast with seasonal accompaniments and French varietal wine
District in San Jose's San Pedro Square offers globally inspired small plates and house-made charcuterie with the city's most curated wine and whiskey list.
Order: Globally inspired shareable plates with single-malt whiskey
Ozumo at Santana Row is San Jose's top Japanese restaurant: expert robata grilling, precision-crafted sushi, sake flights and a lively outdoor terrace.
Order: Robata-grilled black cod and omakase makimono
Mezcal in downtown San Jose presents complex Oaxacan moles, tlayudas, and indigenous corn preparations with a dedicated mezcal cocktail and spirits program.
Order: Mole negro with cochinita and Oaxacan chapulines
LUNA Mexican Kitchen on The Alameda earned Michelin Guide recognition for farm-to-table Mexican cuisine with organic seasonal ingredients in San Jose.
Order: Enchiladas suizas with house mole and organic seasonal sides
The Table is Willow Glen's cherished San Jose dining room with New American cooking driven by seasonal local produce and a progressive cocktail program.
Order: Seasonal dinner with craft cocktails from the in-house beverage program
Original Joe's is a San Jose cornerstone since 1956 where the Rocca family delivers prime steaks, veal scaloppini, and classic Italian-American pasta.
Order: 27-oz Kansas City NY strip steak or veal scaloppini
Firehouse No.1 in San Jose's San Pedro Square is celebrated for expertly prepared steaks, chops, and an outstanding cocktail program in a historic venue.
Order: Premium chops and perfectly prepared steak with classic cocktails
Editor picks in San Jose include Adega, Le Papillon, La Foret, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.