Paper Plane ★ 4.5
Paper Plane has anchored Downtown San Jose since 2013, pairing one of the Bay Area's largest spirits collections with a bi-annual rotating cocktail menu.
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The Table ★ 4.5
The Table brings craft-cocktail Willow Glen brunch with chilaquiles, braised pork, and lemon ricotta pancakes using peak California ingredients.
OrderEggs Benedict with fra'mani rosemary ham and hollandaise
Alter Ego Cocktail Club ★ 4.4
Alter Ego Cocktail Club is the intimate back-room speakeasy within Still O.G., a seated cocktail experience with inventive drinks and mid-century decor.
The Pressroom ★ 4.4
The Pressroom inside San Jose's 1884 Lyndon Building serves elevated weekend brunch with local California wines and cheeky press-heritage dish names.
OrderDuck confit waffles with berry compote
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
Haberdasher ★ 4.3
Haberdasher is a basement speakeasy blending 1920s ambiance with rare spirits and a deep classic cocktail archive beneath Downtown San Jose.
Five Points Cocktail Bar ★ 4.3
Five Points draws on 19th-century New York for its cocktail program, serving craft drinks and dinner to Downtown San Jose seven days a week from 4pm.
Eos and Nyx ★ 4.3
Eos and Nyx is a Downtown San Jose restaurant and cocktail bar with inventive seasonal drinks and California-Mediterranean menus for brunch and dinner.
Vintage Wine Bar ★ 4.3
Vintage Wine Bar at Santana Row holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offering a global list by the glass alongside seasonal California small plates.
Copita Tequileria y Comida ★ 4.3
Copita brings modern Mexican brunch to Willow Glen with a gluten-free menu, 100-plus tequilas, and award-winning margaritas on a sunny San Jose patio.
OrderCarnitas hash with scrambled eggs and charred tomatillo
Black Sheep Brasserie ★ 4.2
Black Sheep Brasserie in San Jose's Willow Glen pairs French technique with California ingredients, featuring escargots and an elegant wine list.
OrderEscargots with garlic herb butter and puff pastry
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
55 South ★ 4.2
55 South is a Downtown San Jose cocktail lounge with one of the Bay Area's largest whiskey collections expertly paired with an upscale full food menu.
The Pressroom ★ 4.2
The Pressroom opened in 2025 inside the 1884 Lyndon Building, once home to the Mercury News, serving craft cocktails and elevated California cuisine.
Lamella Tavern ★ 4.2
Lamella Tavern is Willow Glen's sophisticated cocktail room emphasizing seasonal drinks, Champagne and bubbles, paired with an oyster and crudo menu.
Lamella Tavern ★ 4.2
Lamella Tavern in Willow Glen is a casually sophisticated cocktail and Champagne room pairing premium bubbles with an oyster and crudo small-plates menu.
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
District ★ 4.1
District is a sleek Downtown San Jose wine and whiskey bar with curated global programs paired with chef-driven globally inspired small plates nightly.
District Wine Program ★ 4.1
District's Downtown San Jose wine program anchors a globally curated list paired with whiskey and chef-driven small plates from a seasonally changing kitchen.
Vintage Wine Merchants ★ 4.1
Vintage Wine Merchants at Santana Row combines a first-rate retail shop with a tasting bar pouring wines by the glass from one of San Jose's top collections.
Ozumo Santana Row ★ 4.0
Ozumo at Santana Row in San Jose delivers exquisite robata-grilled cuisine and handcrafted sushi rolls in a stylish room with an outdoor beer garden.
OrderRobata grilled items and omakase makimono rolls
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
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
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