Original Joes's is well know for huge steaks and chops. Sit at the bar and get a real treat as you watch them on the grill. Pretty tasty with their own special sauce. Doesn't kill the wallet as well.... more
Teske's has been a fixture in downtown San Jose for many years. I first was here back in the early 1990's and felt like a newcomer. It hasn't changed much since then. It is in an old, Victorian era... more
Just by San Pedro Square is the Spaghetti Factory, part of a chain of restaurants in the US. This place give fantastic value for money and very eatable meals. The meatballs we had a sometimes were... more
Ok, there is a sister restaurant in clese by subburb Campbell which is much nice. That being said- this place is in a ugly part of town and is not much prettier itself.
In fact, this is a whole in... more
Philz Coffeehouse has all the trimmings of a classic coffeehouse. Sofas line the area, local artwork on the walls, and those zany hipsters. This is also quite... more
During one of my recent trips to Santa Clara, I enjoyed a meal at Mexicali Restaurant. It is a very nice dining location in the middle of a very nice shopping... more
For years, my friends and I have been fans of King's. Not that it's fancy or anything, but the buffet-style selection and tastiness of the food is hard to beat.... more
It's a small restaurant that's kind of out of the way. It's closer to 101 than it is to San Jose's Japan town. This place fills up for lunch with a clientele... more
Typical 'dive bar' with true BBQ smoke pit. You first get into the bar where you order while sipping a beer, then when your order is almost ready, you get into... more
Great outdoor place to eat, nice bar area, great service (bartender was awesome). This place is one of the best restaurant in Santana Row. Definitely recommend... more
I've had my share of sushi's and this one ranks low, for the price. I would rank it ok, only if the price was a little less. Oysters was good, but not premium.... more
While most Chinese restaurants are kind of iffy on the cleanliness factor, Chef Li is a shining example of what a Chinese restaurant should be. White... more
Casual yet sophisticated with white tablecloths, open view kitchen and soaring ceilings. The service is generally good though very laid back. They have a kids'... more
As you would have guessed by now, if you have seen my other travelpages, that I am a certified Chocoholic. So, it is no surprise that I visit sweet shops... more
This is a very informal place with excellent, unpretentious seafood dishes, along with typical Mexican menu items. Dia de Pesca is a favorite with San Jose... more
Pizza Antica meets the challenge of being a pizza place in the trendy and upscale Santana Row area of San Jose. I am serious about pizza, and am disappointed... more
Thea restaurant is located in the popular and competitive Santana Row area, where the food and atmosphere has to be very good quality for an establishment to... more
The Village California Bistro and Wine Bar is a great little restaurant in Santana Row, with a small bar and sidewalk seating. They have a good menu of... more
This past week I hosted my Company's first world-wide HR Summit. That left me with the challenge of finding places to take the team for dinners that would be... more
When we were heading to an event at San Jose Municipal Stadium, we decided to stop in nearby Little Saigon for dinner. I didn't know much about this... more
We stopped by Muchos! Taqueria one Saturday morning as we were doing some sightseeing around town and needed a bite to eat. Downtown San Jose doesn't have too... more
I was really looking forward to eating at this place. It is known for it's mojito's and cuban cuisine. I have to say that this place had the WORST service of... more
WILLOW GLEN. Aqui, located in the Willow Glenn area, offers affordable and healthy Mexican food. The guacamole here is real, and their thai chicken burrito,... more
San Jose at Santana Row The 7,800 sq. ft. brasserie, opened in March 2003, evokes a lively Parisian mood. The interior dining room accommodates 220, inside... more
We had a nice late lunch here after stopping at the airport on a Sunday. This was one of the few places in Japantown open at that hour on a Sunday, so we ducked... more
Suburbs and strip malls define much of the San Jose area. There are, however, some notable locations that merit attention. Downtown is slowly revitalizing, if not as a shopping district, as a place......
I have been born and raised in San Jose, California. I have seen the valley grow from a small suburbia to the thriving capitol of Silicon Valley. There are many nice features in San Jose, but people...
During a little research of the city for my trip, I found out something that I had not known about San Jose. It was the original state capital of California prior to its statehood into the US....
Born and raised...
I was born in Alexian Brother's Hospital in San Jose in 1971 and lived there until I was 16, commuted there from Gilroy at ages 16 to 24, then moved back from 24-29 in 2001.
San...
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