50 Best American Restaurants in San Jose

“My experience was excellent“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love Urban Plates! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and every dish I’ve tried has been bursting with flavor. What really sets Urban Plates apart is their commitment to quality. The salads are vibrant and crisp, the proteins are cooked to perfection, and I can always count on their delicious, house-made sauces to elevate each meal. The option to customize my plate allows me to explore new flavors while sticking to my dietary preferences. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend their favorites. Plus, the commitment to sustainability and using local ingredients makes me feel good about my choices. Whether I’m dining in or grabbing a meal to go, Urban Plates never disappoints. It’s truly one of my favorite spots to enjoy fresh, wholesome food!“

“WOW! Where do I even start. The food was delicious. The service was fast and efficient and the staff members were very friendly, especially Angel. Would highly recommend their pies they were delicious. Overall, 10/10 establishment would definitely recommend!“

“Met a friend for drinks! Bartender was friendly and engaging! Atmosphere was energetic and their appetizer meatballs were amazing! Will definitely go back! ❤️“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere, clean and prompt service.“

“Hoy fui al dennys a desayunar pedi un craysy spicy skillet… muy delicioso y bien caliente ..Me Atendió la Mesera Carmen por cierto muy amable., la comida me la llevo muy rápido, una atmósfera muy bonita, el restaurante estaba muy limpio , la entrada y los baños, bien presentables todo el personal muy sonrientes dándole la bienvenida a todo cliente que llegaba.lo recomiendo 💯 este restaurante 🥰😍🥰😍“

“Half-pound (and up) fresh ground chuck burgers perfectly cooked. Plenty of menu options like turkey, bison, ostrich & more. The fries are excellent, and you load up your burger with all the fixins. Simply the best burger in the South Bay - even better that what Kirks USED to be.“

“excelente servicio buena atención“

“Food is nothing short of amazing. Large menu and especially good for vegetarians and those who are into healthy options and unwilling to sacrifice taste. Really good kids menu. It's crowded and loud on Friday night, so you'll need a little patience if you go then.“

“The entire experience at The Creek Eatery was phenomenal. We held a wedding rehearsal dinner for 65 people and although the seating was unconventional for the event, our party absolutely loved the setting. It was such a fun atmosphere! The food, hospitality, and service were perfect. They were quick to respond with communication throughout the planning process and the day of. I highly recommend this restaurant for a regular meal or special event! Top notch kitchen, servers and bar staff.“

“Excelente atención , Delicioso variedades de platillos me encanta es mi segunda vez llegando ahí y me encanto Ohh algo muy importante buenísima musica como Zzumberas nos encanto TODO !!! Realmente Gracias Recomendado 💯 % impecable atención .“

“The turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy was fresh and delicious!! I would definitely order again!! Yummy!❤️“

“Literally one of the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had. They delivered 25 min after my order was placed. Fries were still crispy!!! Very delicious.“

“Consistent good food ,service and value. We been here over 30 years. This Nordstrom restaurant is way better than the one in Walnut Creek. No comparison!!! Given so many eating places in Valley Fair mall, Bazille still is our best bet choice.“

“Great food and always good service!“

“What a great find on the last day of our trip to California. The space was beautiful, the staff was great and the food was delicious! The chicken was delicious and filling and fresh. The Cioppino was fabulous!!! The garlic bread that came with it was delicious. I had a green salad to start and it too was excellent. Great glass of Zinfandel. And the flourless almond cake with pineapple and vanilla gelato also delicious. They focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Well done!“

“Had dinner at the Plano location a few nights ago. Our waiter, Patrick, took excellent care of us and was very prompt and attentive during our visit. We will be back soon and will request to be seated at one of his tables.“

“Friendly waitresses like Vanessa and good food at fair prices!“

“had the eggs Benedict Hollidansauxe sauce on point. country potatoes so delish great hot coffee and friendly staff.“

“my fiance & son & I came out for the first time & we all couldn't stop saying how great to perfection each of our plates tasted , awesome service friendly“

“This is a restaurant with a very stylish decoration. The classical decoration makes people feel like they are back in the past era when dining. I think everyone can experience it. At the same time, the food in the restaurant is still very delicious.“

“The only place I know of that still has good biscuits And gravy 🤤. Real gravy. You should try it.“

“Great breakfast! Love their white gravy, biscuits are fluffy, eggs are cooked to perfection, patty sausage always good!“

“We really enjoyed our first trip to this charming small eatery in downtown San Jose. Tucked away on Post north of First St., without obvious signage, The Club can be hard to find, but is worth the search. The craft cocktails were creative, interesting, and delicious. The Kale salad was a large serving, with a tasty house made dressing and a variety of fresh ingredients. The Short Ribs are were tender moist and delicious, served over a small serving of parsnip purée. My seafood pasta was deliciously sauced with generous portions of shrimp and salmon, though a little more pasta would have been nice. Crème Brûlée was delicious. Prices are moderate, appropriate for quality. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful,. Decor is minimalist but tasteful. Overall very enjoyable, a good time was has by all!“

“Great food & a fun bar! Love this place....😍“

“Lunch at the counter today, as always food was excellent, high quality and well prepared. Could ramble on about how great everything was, but just go, seriously. I've tried all locations in Santa Clara and San Jose (Pleasanton too), and they're the same, pick one and go, hard to be disappointed....“

“A decent place to grab a quick bite. I ordered some of their popular hotdogs and it's good. All the sauces are not too over powering, you can still taste the hotdog and other toppings on it. I will be back to try the others on the menu.“

“Great food would definitely go again“

“Very friendly staff, super fast service, and good pricing!“

“Evergreen Inn has the kind of service that keeps people coming back. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming every time I visit. The food overall is probably around a 3.5/5 for me, but the Swedish pancakes are the standout and easily my favorite thing on the menu. They definitely tip the scale upward.

Solid local breakfast spot with great hospitality.“

“Delicious! Good portions and reasonable prices“

“Great service, food was awesome!! Thank you Jasmine, (our waitress) was Friendly, and helpful.“

“Never disappoints I love their 2 sandwich combo for $20 w fries this is the only food truck where I feel like I get my moneys worth for sure and all my friends have said the same thing! They’re parked by the park now and it’s more convenient for us since we live down the street. You order through the self serve kiosk which is super easy since I get anxiety talking to cashiers. Over all great experience always.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed Mix Huevos.
The menu has variety, but not to the point of being overwhelming.
I had the dulce de leche pancakes combo, the pancakes 🥞 were HUGE!!! They were just a bit too dense for me, I prefer them light & fluffy. I had bacon and country potatoes with my pancake combo and both were really good. My friend had the chorizo scramble and added avocado. 🥑 she said it was really good, the portions are very big, so you’re definitely getting what you pay for.
The servers were very kind and attentive, the restaurant is very big as well, so it would be great for parties and get togethers. No complaints“

“There is usually a split of either good food or good drinks when it comes to happy hour, this place comes close to both good. We were seated promptly at a booth since it was after 4pm on a Monday. Daisy helped us with drinks and appetizers. We chose poke nachos, chicken wrap with lettuce, hummus with bread, all meat pizza, poke nachos and calamari. The drinks arrived and the appetizers quickly followed. The calamari came with a red sauce and a slightly spiced tartar sauce, good crisp. The hummus, a friend's go-to, had a nutty flavor. The poke nachos had a crisp fried wonton wrap, I was hoping for larger cubes but the flavor was nice (not shoyu) and good texture. The pizza was great, the proper thin crust with meat and cheese. A friend chose the chicken lettuce wrap with 2 sauces, peanut sauce and Thai sweet and sour. The chicken and peanut sauce had a bit too much of ginger so she did not like it as much. The chicken was a little dry. The beer is what our friend likes and he tries a different one when he visits. Serving size was generous, service was nice and efficient. Parking at Santana Row can get crowded. We parked in garage off Winchester Blvd after Tatum. It is free for the first 2 hours.“

“Everything is good 🤗 especially the country BREAKFAST 🥞 IT'S ONE OF MY favorite restaurants“

“I got the breakfast burrito I thought it was great it filled me up they also gave my daughter up a humongous cookie for free really appreciate it I recommend this place for a good breakfast burrito“

“I eat at Huckleberry’s at least twice a month, today however my experience was not good to the point that I did not leave a tip and feel terrible about that. I went in around noon on Sunday, I knew it would be busy. I signed in for one and was told it would be a 10 minute wait. I sat there roughly 10 minutes. Two ladies came in signed in. Apparently they knew one of the waitress and were seated a few minutes later even though I was there before them. A waiter then approached the hostess and pointed at the clipboard, the hostess told him she was not going to seat one person in a booth. So I approached the hostess that initially signed me in and inquired why the two ladies were given a booth even though I was there before them, she didn’t know and looked for the waitress who sat them. The waitress proceeded to move them to a bigger booth to seat me. I was very disappointed. I realize it was not right to leave a tip but customers should not be given preferential treatment.“

“I haven't been to this Denny's in a long time, I was worried that we weren't going to have a good experience, But I was surprised at the excellent customer service, I spoke with the manager Blanca and expressed that they had exceeded my expectations. and she was very kind and took the time to come to our table thanked us for coming.“

“Taste of Heaven Bistro is exactly that—a taste of heaven. Small, cozy, beautiful spot with an outdoor patio and amazing vibes. Sara was an incredible server, super friendly and helpful. The food? 10/10 across the board—steak and eggs, pancakes, birria tacos—all packed with flavor. What really stood out was meeting the owner, his wife, and their newborn. That kind of love and care is rare, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. This place is special.“

“They have the best breakfast. I always go here when I’m visiting my long time friends here.“

“Dino ribs , pork ribs , brisket, bacon wrapped Jalapeño poppers“

“Met store number 1273’s manager, Richard, at my work, Ace Hardware, on July 4th, and having been curious about SmashBurger, asked if he was open that day, he replied that he was. I tried to make it by that evening, but was too burnt out, so I stopped by after work the very next day with my older brother in tow. I had never been , but was looking for someplace reasonably priced for a decent burger and not a whole lot of extra bells and whistles, I ordered a DBL Jalepeno Crema Smash, a Chocolate Shake, and a large order of some Sweet Pot Waffle Fries. They were delicious. The host, Indika, was very patient whilst I was reading the menu, even suggested some things, including what they would usually order.“

“Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“This was our first time and on Mother’s Day. We were seated right away on the patio (by choice) next to a heater. We ordered and our food came pretty quick and was delicious. I had the California Eggs Benedict and boy did the homemade hollandaise sauce blow my taste buds. It’s was so good.“

“Enjoyed the jazz & folk performances druing the Make Music San Jose day on 6/21/26. Wheelhouse basically serves alcohol, with sodas & apple juice for non-alcohol consumers. The Roundtable Pizza next door (a sister store) provides the food. But there are plenty of other food offerings up and down the street. We wanted to give them custom but ended up getting smoothies from the store next down the street. Perhaps broaden out the seltzer water selection? Taken off 1 star for insufficient menu options.

Wheelhouse has lots of music performances. The front window is removed to allow sound to get inside, as well as the support system from inside to serve the stage outdoors. Outdoor seating is basically tables along the sidewalk. People are very chill and share tables & chairs happily.

We were there on a relative hot day, but the breeze and shade made the sidewalk cool (3 pm on).

Parking on the street (2 hrs) and at the Willow Glen Town Square garage (small, tight) were busy but not impossible. A couple of streets over, there's on-street parking in the residential area.“

“Went to the Breakfast Club 1-13- 24 around 8:00 am, seated quickly and placed our order. They had their doors open for a large delivery ,temp out side was 39-40 degrees and delivery took over thirty min., doors still open and no food. We felt they have no respect for their customers and left. Management is a joke.“

“Miracle on 1st street is the best time of year“

“Love it experiences …. 😍🥰“

“What a way to start a great day! Princess and her playlist made even the grumpiest teenager happy and ready for HS finals! THANK you thank you thank you!!!!“