Adega ★ 4.8
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.
OrderWinter multi-course tasting menu with Portuguese wine pairing ($159 per person)
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Le Papillon ★ 4.5
Le Papillon has anchored San Jose fine dining since 1977 with a Michelin-recognized French tasting menu using organic and sustainable ingredients.
Order3-course or 4-course tasting menu with California and French wine pairings
La Foret ★ 4.5
La Foret is a Michelin-recognized French institution in San Jose's Almaden Valley, serving classic European cuisine in a historic 1840s creekside building.
OrderPoached lobster with French-inspired butter sauce
LB Steak ★ 4.3
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.
OrderHand-cut Prime Angus steak or imported A5 Japanese Wagyu
Black Sheep Brasserie ★ 4.2
Black Sheep Brasserie in San Jose's Willow Glen offers seasonal escargots, duck breast, and charcuterie with a thoughtfully restrained European wine list.
OrderDuck breast with seasonal accompaniments and French varietal wine
District ★ 4.0
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.
OrderGlobally inspired shareable plates with single-malt whiskey
Ozumo Santana Row ★ 4.0
Ozumo at Santana Row is San Jose's top Japanese restaurant: expert robata grilling, precision-crafted sushi, sake flights and a lively outdoor terrace.
OrderRobata-grilled black cod and omakase makimono
Mezcal ★ 4.1
Mezcal in downtown San Jose presents complex Oaxacan moles, tlayudas, and indigenous corn preparations with a dedicated mezcal cocktail and spirits program.
OrderMole negro with cochinita and Oaxacan chapulines
LUNA Mexican Kitchen ★ 4.0
LUNA Mexican Kitchen on The Alameda earned Michelin Guide recognition for farm-to-table Mexican cuisine with organic seasonal ingredients in San Jose.
OrderEnchiladas suizas with house mole and organic seasonal sides
The Table ★ 4.0
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.
OrderSeasonal dinner with craft cocktails from the in-house beverage program
Original Joe's ★ 4.0
Original Joe's is a San Jose cornerstone since 1956 where the Rocca family delivers prime steaks, veal scaloppini, and classic Italian-American pasta.
Order27-oz Kansas City NY strip steak or veal scaloppini
Firehouse No.1 Gastropub ★ 4.0
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.
OrderPremium chops and perfectly prepared steak with classic cocktails
Book food experiences in San Jose
2 hours
San Jose: Sushi Making Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Learn how to make your own nigiri and seafood rolls from scratch in this hands-on class with Chef Elham. Cook spicy edamame, prep sushi rice, and roll it with a variet...
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2 hours
San Jose: Chinese Cooking Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Cook a 3-course Chinese-Californian meal in San Jose. Make dragon cauliflower, pineapple chicken and rainbow fried rice with Chef Parsati.
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2 hours
San Jose: Vegan Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Learn how to create healthy, plant-based food with fragrant spices in a vegan cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare tofu falafel, rice cakes, and Mediterranean-styl...
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Editor picks in San Jose include Adega, Le Papillon, La Foret, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.