50 Best American Restaurants in San Jose

“My experience was excellent“

“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.“

“Best tasting burgers in California! Ever since I went here with myself and my family, we've stopped going to The Habit and In-N-Out as our usual weekend eats. These burgers are bigger and tastes better in my opinion! Fresh patties and even their big pies are awesome! Love the banana creme pie especially! Thank you Nations!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“excelente servicio buena atención“

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

“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 🥰😍🥰😍“

“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 .“

“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.“

“We have been customers of Bazille across several states for years. We find the food to be of good quality, well-prepared, and served with great care. The service was great at the Bazille in San Jose. The atmosphere was elegant casual and conducive to a nice dinner with family or friends without having to compete with noise. I rarely give a 5-star rating in food. The food here is solid.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“I can’t believe how good the waffle chicken sandwich was! Loved it from the first bite to the last bite! Great atmosphere. Great seating and customer service!

Kid-friendliness: Jumping Jack House for kids with seating directly across from the seating area for parents/guardians to watch their kids.“

“Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Threw a party at Wheelhouse, Kendall was great to work with! Very flexible and helped to make sure I stayed in my budget. She also helped find the right food vendor for us and we were not disappointed! Set-up & staff were great on the day of. Great beverage options so that there was something for everyone. Thank you, Kendall & Wheelhouse!“

“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.“

“We celebrated our anniversary over great service and outstanding food. Everything sounds and looks amazingly good on the menu. We had the Baca Burger which was scrumptious and their BLT... well that bacon was to die for. My son, soon to be 6yrs old had the children’s cheese burger and it was perfect for a growing boys appetite. He loved it. Thank you Chef Rod and Mado for the delicious experience. The Rojas“

“Delicious food, top-notch service, and some of the best cocktails around, Well I must say the drinks are definitely their specialty“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We've attended 2 RnB Brunch events. I liked the atmosphere and guests were all in good spirits. Food choices were of variety, but for Brunch I wish it was more choices/combos. Pancake by itself isn't really ideal. Ordering each thing individually is costly. We had to request for our drinks to be remade a few times. Also, we were brought out so much food that wasn't ours and when we tried to get a receipt, but our waitress was gone. I was stick with a very high bill of items we didn't order. Overall we appreciate that the events allowed children they had an awesome time dancing!“

“Black Sheep Brasserie is a lovely addition to the downtown Willow Glen district. The location is convenient and charming, with the bonus of having their own parking, which is always appreciated in this area.

We visited on a Friday evening and were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant wasn’t overly crowded, making for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. Service was a standout: friendly, cheerful, and professional without being intrusive.

Food-wise, the meal was consistently strong. The Grilled Beet Salad was excellent—the dressing was well balanced, and the candied walnuts were a perfect complement, adding just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. The Steak Tartare was spot-on, seasoned exactly right and very satisfying.

The Wild Mushroom Risotto with Duck Confit was solid: the risotto itself was cooked perfectly with great texture and flavor. The duck was good—maybe not the highlight of the dish, but it worked well overall.

The real surprise of the night was the Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chop. Expecting it to be dry, we ordered it medium rare and were blown away. It came out juicy and tender, with a beautifully developed crust, and the sauce paired with it perfectly. Easily one of the best pork chops I’ve had.

Dessert sealed the deal. The Bread Pudding was truly special, with a nicely done crust and a flavor that was just right—not too bland, not overly sweet. The berries and ice cream were a perfect match and elevated the dish even further.

Overall, Black Sheep Brasserie delivers excellent food, warm service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a place worth revisiting.“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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....“

“Great food would definitely go again“

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

“Delicious! Good portions and reasonable prices“

“hand down best chicken joint in San Jose“

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

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“My daughter I and stopped in while in town for the sweet 16. We were immediately greeted and seated in an awesome atmosphere! While their staff truly worked as a team, most of our interactions were with a server by the name of Raag.

Raag was TOP NOTCH!! He guided us through the menu and made our night! He was very personable but we never felt as though he was too talkative.“