Guidebook for San Jose
Hungry?
Here are some of our favorite local restaurants and top food suggestions.
Great restaurant and full bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Favorite menu items: Meatball appetizer and Fennel Sausage Pizza.
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Pizza Antica
334 Santana RowGreat restaurant and full bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Favorite menu items: Meatball appetizer and Fennel Sausage Pizza.
Breakfast/Brunch spot with great omelettes, pancakes and more. Large portions. Go early, it can get busy! Favorite menu items: MIdtown Trio (mix and match French Toast & Pancakes), Shrimp & Crab Omelette and Country Fried Steak.
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The Breakfast Club at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos StBreakfast/Brunch spot with great omelettes, pancakes and more. Large portions. Go early, it can get busy! Favorite menu items: MIdtown Trio (mix and match French Toast & Pancakes), Shrimp & Crab Omelette and Country Fried Steak.
Family-owned Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of menu items. Large portions, fresh sushi and good service. Favorite menu items: Chicken Katsu Dinner & Sushi Rolls
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Yuki Sushi
1140 Lincoln AveFamily-owned Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of menu items. Large portions, fresh sushi and good service. Favorite menu items: Chicken Katsu Dinner & Sushi Rolls
Woman-owned coffee shop with made fresh in-house pastries and sandwiches. Favorite menu items: A-A-Ron Latte & Mr Sunshine.
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Hannah Coffee & Sweets
754 The AlamedaWoman-owned coffee shop with made fresh in-house pastries and sandwiches. Favorite menu items: A-A-Ron Latte & Mr Sunshine.
Historic San Jose restaurant providing fast casual dining. Covered picnic tables available for dining in. Favorite menu items: Falafel Pita and Banana shake combo, Gyro Salad, Hummus plate.
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Falafel's Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek BlvdHistoric San Jose restaurant providing fast casual dining. Covered picnic tables available for dining in. Favorite menu items: Falafel Pita and Banana shake combo, Gyro Salad, Hummus plate.
Large Cheesesteak sandwiches served here. Hot, fresh and great as leftovers. Favorite menu items: The Works and Cheese Fries.
Amato's
1162 Saratoga AveLarge Cheesesteak sandwiches served here. Hot, fresh and great as leftovers. Favorite menu items: The Works and Cheese Fries.
Great date-night restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine and fabulous, friendly owners. Favorite menu items: Burrata Amalfitana, Ravioli Di Aragosta, Cacio e Pepe.
Locanda Sorrento
Great date-night restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine and fabulous, friendly owners. Favorite menu items: Burrata Amalfitana, Ravioli Di Aragosta, Cacio e Pepe.
Famous chain restaurant serving Dim Sum. Known for the Xiao Long Baos.
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Din Tai Fung
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdFamous chain restaurant serving Dim Sum. Known for the Xiao Long Baos.
Upscale French restaurant, perfect for Anniversaries or other special occasions.
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Le Papillon
410 Saratoga AveUpscale French restaurant, perfect for Anniversaries or other special occasions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Seasonal rooftop bar located in Hotel Valencia. Stunning views of Silicon Valley and Santana Row.
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Cielo
355 Olin AveSeasonal rooftop bar located in Hotel Valencia. Stunning views of Silicon Valley and Santana Row.
Ozumo Santana Row
355 Santana RowSushi restaurant by day; chill bar scene at night.
Great place to grab a beer and watch sports. Lots of beer on tap and screens with every game on.
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Yard House
300 Santana RowGreat place to grab a beer and watch sports. Lots of beer on tap and screens with every game on.
Red Stag Lounge
1711 W San Carlos StDive Bar with Karaoke every night. Need I say more?
Lively restaurant, lounge and bar just steps outside your door. Favorite drink: Pandan Swizzle. Great atmosphere on weekends.
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Straits - Santana Row
333 Santana RowLively restaurant, lounge and bar just steps outside your door. Favorite drink: Pandan Swizzle. Great atmosphere on weekends.
Sightseeing
Learn about the history of the Winchester family, creator of the Winchester rifle. Take a tour of the haunted Winchester Mansion.
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Casa Misteriosa di Winchester
525 S Winchester BlvdLearn about the history of the Winchester family, creator of the Winchester rifle. Take a tour of the haunted Winchester Mansion.
This museum is perfect for first-time visitors to San Jose or the Silicon Valley. Great tech-centric exhibits for all ages.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StThis museum is perfect for first-time visitors to San Jose or the Silicon Valley. Great tech-centric exhibits for all ages.
One of the last three authentic Japantowns in the United States. Unpretentious eateries serving regional Japanese fare, as well as Japanese-American and Hawaiian diners. On the busy streets, chic clothing and gift shops mix with hip galleries and karaoke bars.
Japantown San Jose
One of the last three authentic Japantowns in the United States. Unpretentious eateries serving regional Japanese fare, as well as Japanese-American and Hawaiian diners. On the busy streets, chic clothing and gift shops mix with hip galleries and karaoke bars.
The Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. Great for all ages. Don't forget to explore the Gardens!
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Museo Egizio Rosacrociano
1660 Park AveThe Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. Great for all ages. Don't forget to explore the Gardens!
Entertainment & Activities
Live concerts and sporting events such as Sharks Hockey take place here.
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SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StLive concerts and sporting events such as Sharks Hockey take place here.
See the 49ers play here. Occasional Live Concerts are also performed here.
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Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WaySee the 49ers play here. Occasional Live Concerts are also performed here.
Great place for kids, open seasonally during summertime only. Water park and theme park combined in one admission price. Rides for kids of all ages and fireworks on most Saturday nights.
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LA grande America della California
4701 Great America PkwyGreat place for kids, open seasonally during summertime only. Water park and theme park combined in one admission price. Rides for kids of all ages and fireworks on most Saturday nights.
New theatre with food and beverage service. Just across the street at the mall. This is much newer than the Cinemark at the Row.
ShowPlace ICON Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdNew theatre with food and beverage service. Just across the street at the mall. This is much newer than the Cinemark at the Row.
Axe Throwing just a few miles down the road. Has blacklight events in the evenings for a glowing good time.
AxeVentures Axe Throwing
850 Park AveAxe Throwing just a few miles down the road. Has blacklight events in the evenings for a glowing good time.
Shopping
Walking distance, large mall with a luxury wing of stores and a large food court.
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Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdWalking distance, large mall with a luxury wing of stores and a large food court.
Essentials
Whole foods market with a few food vendors inside. Parking lot available.
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Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaWhole foods market with a few food vendors inside. Parking lot available.
Not the best grocery store in the area, but less than 5 mins walk if you need to pick up some essentials.
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Safeway
15549 Union AveNot the best grocery store in the area, but less than 5 mins walk if you need to pick up some essentials.
This store is within walking distance. Has a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Also sells some snack items.
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BevMo!
3149 Stevens Creek BlvdThis store is within walking distance. Has a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Also sells some snack items.
Get Your Sweat On
Looking for a high intensity workout? Barry's has you covered. Buy individual classes or a pass for the duration of your stay. Also has a smoothie bar for post-workout replenishment.
Barry's Bootcamp
3060 Olsen DrLooking for a high intensity workout? Barry's has you covered. Buy individual classes or a pass for the duration of your stay. Also has a smoothie bar for post-workout replenishment.
Hot Yoga within walking distance. Buy individual classes or a pack for the duration of your stay.
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot Yoga within walking distance. Buy individual classes or a pack for the duration of your stay.