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The Best Restaurants
in San Jose, CA

LB Steak, one of GAYOT's Top American Restaurants in San Jose


Need help planning your next night out? GAYOT has rounded up the best restaurants in San Jose for your eating pleasure. Enjoy gourmet American cuisine or find a dining destination with a romantic setting.

TOP SAN JOSE RESTAURANT LISTS

Browse these top lists of the best restaurants in San Jose for a variety of cuisines and dining categories (top rated, romantic, etc.).

American

Barbecue

Heart-Healthy

Outdoor Dining

Romantic

Steakhouses

Top Rated

Value




BEST SAN JOSE HOLIDAY RESTAURANTS

GAYOT has you covered for the holidays with ideas on where to dine out for New Year's Eve in San Jose. Find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine's Day. There are also round-ups of the best restaurants for brunch on Easter and Mother’s Day.

Easter Brunch

Mother's Day

New Year's Eve

Thanksgiving

Valentine's Day



BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

Check the recipes.

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

Get the recipe.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDSOver the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

Check the list.