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San Jose Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in San Jose that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Amber India Restaurant Indian
14/20
2290 El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-968-7511 | Menu
One of the best Indian restaurants on the Peninsula, Amber draws a healthy lunchtime crowd for its popular buffet. More...

Banana Leaf Malaysian
14/20
McCarthy Ranch Shopping Center
182 Ranch Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-719-9811 | Menu
An inexpensive, though sometimes sensational, Malay-Thai eatery that serves delicious curries and stir-fry dishes. 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...

Chef Chu's Chinese
11/20
1067 N. San Antonio Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-948-2696 | Menu
Popular and long-standing restaurant with adventurous dishes and Mandarin specialties. More...

Happy Hound Hot Dogs
Quick Bite
15899 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-358-2444 | Menu
A South Bay institution for hot dogs, hamburgers, shakes, and good times with the family. More...

Henry's World Famous Hi-Life Barbecue
13/20
301 W. Saint John St.
San Jose, CA 95110
408-295-5414 | Menu
For over 40 years, local landmark Henry's Hi-Life has been a favorite barbecue haunt for South Bay residents. More...

Hobee's American
Quick Bite
680 River Oaks Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
408-232-0190 | Menu
Top breakfast and brunch destination for single techies and families. More...

La Paloma Mexican
11/20
2280 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-247-0990 | Menu
A popular lunch and dinner spot for quesadillas, fajitas and burritos. More...

Las Palmas Mexican
12/20
1495 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
408-295-3132 | Menu
Freshly-made, authentic Mexican favorites from family recipes including tender chiles rellenos, crispy tacos, and burritos the size of your head. 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...

Loft Bar & Bistro American
13/20
90 S. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-291-0677 | Menu
An interesting dining and drinking destination with a popular rooftop patio. More...

Menara Moroccan Restaurant Moroccan
13/20
41 E. Gish Rd.
San Jose, CA 95112
408-453-1983 | Menu
Longtime favorite for Moroccan cuisine conveniently located near the convention center. More...

Original Joe's American
12/20
301 S. First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-292-7030 | Menu
American-Italian fare delivered via friendly and quick service with a dash of history. More...

Pizza Antica Pizza
12/20
Dining Room at Pizza Antica, San Jose, CA Santana Row
334 Santana Row, Ste. 1065
San Jose, CA 95128
408-557-8373 | Menu
Enjoy wood oven-baked pizzas, tasty pastas and plenty of people-watching at this Santana Row hot spot. More...

71 Saint Peter Mediterranean
13/20
71 N. San Pedro St.
San Jose, CA 95115
408-971-8523 | Menu
Inspired Mediterranean cuisine served in an appealingly urban and sophisticated location. More...

Sonoma Chicken Coop Chicken
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Sonoma Chicken Coop, San Jose, CA 31 Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-287-4098 | Menu
Casual, quick, healthy and tasty. More...

Thai Basil #1 Thai
12/20
101 S. Murphy Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-773-1098 | Menu
Reliably good, reasonably priced Thai food with some unique standout dishes. More...

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza Pizza
Quick Bite
1072 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-971-7080 | Menu
A Silicon Valley favorite serving wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, and a variety of fish, meat and poultry from the grill. More...

 

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