Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Known for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Antipasto's By De Rose
3454 McKee RdKnown for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.
Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Gen Korean BBQ House
1628 Hostetter RdLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Informal Korean BBQ operation supplying grilled meat, noodle & seafood dishes, plus hot & cold sake.
Korean Fusion BBQ
255 N White RdInformal Korean BBQ operation supplying grilled meat, noodle & seafood dishes, plus hot & cold sake.
Jade Gardens Chinese Restaurant
3479 McKee RdWienerschnitzel
935 S First StFast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs plus chili burgers & sandwiches.
Casual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
2908 Alum Rock AveCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Tacos Al Pastor
428 Toyon AveMexican Restaurant
Established comfy chophouse offers hearty American fare, a weekend brunch buffet & cocktail lounge.
Drying Shed
402 Toyon AveEstablished comfy chophouse offers hearty American fare, a weekend brunch buffet & cocktail lounge.
Local counter-serve chain featuring teriyaki & tempura plates, plus noodles & other Asian bites.
Happi House Famous Teriyaki
3015 McKee RdLocal counter-serve chain featuring teriyaki & tempura plates, plus noodles & other Asian bites.
Airy spot serving classic seafood dishes & cocktails/wine amid a traditional vibe with water views.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Scott's Seafood
185 Park AveAiry spot serving classic seafood dishes & cocktails/wine amid a traditional vibe with water views.
Premium chops star in crisp surroundings at this steakhouse chain branch in the Fairmont Hotel.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
The Grill on the Alley
172 S Market StPremium chops star in crisp surroundings at this steakhouse chain branch in the Fairmont Hotel.
Upscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
170 S Market StUpscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.
Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a '50s diner setting at this outpost of the international chain.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Johnny Rockets
150 S 1st StBurgers, shakes & fries arrive in a '50s diner setting at this outpost of the international chain.
Light-filled taverna with an open kitchen furnishing a mix of classic & modern Greek dishes.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Nemea Greek Taverna
Light-filled taverna with an open kitchen furnishing a mix of classic & modern Greek dishes.
Traditional Oaxacan cooking & mezcal served in the warm, exposed-brick dining room or on the patio.
Mezcal
25 W San Fernando StTraditional Oaxacan cooking & mezcal served in the warm, exposed-brick dining room or on the patio.
Big servings of American basics featured at a counter-serve cafe with an old-fashioned–diner vibe.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Peanuts Deluxe Cafe
275 E San Fernando StBig servings of American basics featured at a counter-serve cafe with an old-fashioned–diner vibe.
Relaxed eatery serving upscale Portuguese dishes & wine in simple, rustic environs.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
ADEGA
1614 Alum Rock AveRelaxed eatery serving upscale Portuguese dishes & wine in simple, rustic environs.
Cheery counter with outdoor seating dishes up Mexican standards such as ceviche, burritos & tortas.
La Costa
1805 Alum Rock AveCheery counter with outdoor seating dishes up Mexican standards such as ceviche, burritos & tortas.
This decades-old diner serves hearty American comfort fare like buffalo steak in a rustic space.
A Bite of Wyoming
2227 Alum Rock AveThis decades-old diner serves hearty American comfort fare like buffalo steak in a rustic space.
Arts & Culture
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Jose
110 S Market StRevolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center.
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.
267 abantu bendawo batusa
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StAccessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
141 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko Lomuzi Wabantwana Wokufuneka
180 Woz WayChildren of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
Founded in 1857, this university with an urban 154-acre campus is known for business & engineering.
85 abantu bendawo batusa
San José State University
1 Washington SqFounded in 1857, this university with an urban 154-acre campus is known for business & engineering.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark art deco-style theater presenting Broadway musicals & ballet & dance performances.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden BlvdLandmark art deco-style theater presenting Broadway musicals & ballet & dance performances.
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.
99 abantu bendawo batusa
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdSmall zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.
San Jose Country Club
15571 Alum Rock AvePrivate Golf Course
Everything Else
San Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos StConvention Center
Parks & Nature
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
95 abantu bendawo batusa
Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek RdSpacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed spot with a long bar in an exposed brick space for creative or classic cocktails & snacks.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Paper Plane
72 S First StRelaxed spot with a long bar in an exposed brick space for creative or classic cocktails & snacks.
Shopping
Seafood City Supermarket
3065 McKee RdGrocery, Seafood Markets
Grand Century Shopping Mall
1111 Story RdShopping Center
San Jose Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd Flea Markets