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Best San Jose Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in San Jose.


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The Basin California
14/20
14572 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-1906 | Menu
Innovative California cuisine, regional and international wines plus specialty martinis in a charming setting. More...

Campo di Bocce Italian
13/20
565 University Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-395-7650 | Menu
Patrons can eat, enjoy the sunny outdoor seating and play bocce ball. More...

Chez TJ French
15/20
938 Villa St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-964-7466 | Menu
This gorgeous restaurant, housed in an 1894 Victorian, has been serving delightful French-California cuisine for over 25 years. More...

Forbes Mill Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
206 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-6434 | Menu
Juicy steaks and a buzzing after-work singles scene make Forbes Mill one of Los Gatos' true dining destinations. More...

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Brewpub
12/20
33 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-294-6785 | Menu
Singles scene with hearty, spicy pub fare and lagers. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, San Jose, CA Santana Row
377 Santana Row, Ste. 1100
San Jose, CA 95128
408-984-3500 | Menu
Renowned chef Roland Passot's lively brasserie is ideal for traditional country French cuisine with a modern, creative twist. More...

Paolo's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Paolo 333 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95114
408-294-2558 | Menu
San Jose's celeb hangout has attracted the likes of former president Ronald Reagan and baseball-great Joe DiMaggio. More...

Parcel 104 Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Parcel 104, Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-970-6104 | Menu
This restaurant offers seafood dishes, juicy steaks and a staggeringly good wine list. More...

Park Place Seafood
13/20
Cypress Hotel
10030 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-873-1000 | Menu
Winning salads, fresh seafood and choice steaks highlight the seasonal menu at Cypress Hotel's charming restaurant. More...

Sino Restaurant & Lounge Chinese
14/20
Dining Room at Sino Restaurant & Lounge, San Jose, CA Santana Row
377 Santana Row, Ste. 1000
San Jose, CA 95128
408-247-8880 | Menu
Chef Chris Yeo, the man behind Straits Café, scores another winner with this upscale Chinese restaurant. More...

Straits Singaporean
14/20
Dining Room at Straits, San Jose, CA Santana Row
333 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
408-246-6320 | Menu
An artful blend of Thai, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines and one of the best mojitos in the South Bay. More...

Yankee Pier Seafood
14/20
Santana Row
378 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
408-244-1244 | Menu
Chef Bradley Ogden and chef-partner Michael Dunn bring New England-style seafood cuisine to chic Santana Row. More...

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