Guidebook for San Jose

Karyn
Guidebook for San Jose

Food Scene

Trendy restaurant, nice outdoor patio dinning, nice drinks, fresh local ingredients food, well prepared.
76 locals recommend
The Table
1110 Willow St
76 locals recommend
Trendy restaurant, nice outdoor patio dinning, nice drinks, fresh local ingredients food, well prepared.
Mexican, casual but lively vibe, organic ingredients, nice patio area. Nice and strong margarita's. Get the squirl!
37 locals recommend
Aqui Willow Glen
1145 Lincoln Ave
37 locals recommend
Mexican, casual but lively vibe, organic ingredients, nice patio area. Nice and strong margarita's. Get the squirl!
Unique Japanese tapas. Everything is delicious. A little on the pricey side as you have to order more than just one item per person (each plate is small bite). Very popular so need make reservation in advance.
13 locals recommend
Gochi Cupertino
19980 Homestead Rd
13 locals recommend
Unique Japanese tapas. Everything is delicious. A little on the pricey side as you have to order more than just one item per person (each plate is small bite). Very popular so need make reservation in advance.
Good local close-by sushi spot. Waiting line could be very long.
7 locals recommend
Cha Cha Sushi
547 W Capitol Expy
7 locals recommend
Good local close-by sushi spot. Waiting line could be very long.
Good Thai food in short driving distance.
18 locals recommend
Thai Spice
1715 Lundy Ave
18 locals recommend
Good Thai food in short driving distance.
Delicious pastries. Also serve coffee, tea, and boba drinks. There's always a long line so expect a little wait at the register.
85°C Bakery Cafe - Waterford
541 W Capitol Expy
Delicious pastries. Also serve coffee, tea, and boba drinks. There's always a long line so expect a little wait at the register.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great live jazz on Thursday night!
28 locals recommend
Cafe Stritch
372 S 1st St
28 locals recommend
Great live jazz on Thursday night!
Casual and lively, live blues music nightly, outdoor patio. Has $2 beer tasting every Tuesday night from 6-9pm. The southern casual food fares are not bad, but is a great place to enjoy some live music. Great music too!
11 locals recommend
Poor House Bistro
317 Autumn St
11 locals recommend
Casual and lively, live blues music nightly, outdoor patio. Has $2 beer tasting every Tuesday night from 6-9pm. The southern casual food fares are not bad, but is a great place to enjoy some live music. Great music too!
Santana Row is a nice outdoor strip with shops, restaurants, wine bars, desserts, live music, etc...
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana Row
818 locals recommend
Santana Row is a nice outdoor strip with shops, restaurants, wine bars, desserts, live music, etc...

Getting Around

Hertz
5645 Cottle Rd

Essentials

Lucky Supermarkets
2980 Capitol Expy
CVS
525 W Capitol Expy

Parks & Nature

Walking/jogging trails with great view of the city- just walking distance away.
6 locals recommend
Communications Hill
6 locals recommend
Walking/jogging trails with great view of the city- just walking distance away.

Shopping

Shopping mall, Movie Theaters, and many restaurants like BJ's Brewery, PF Chang, Cheesecake Factory, etc...
92 locals recommend
Westfield Oakridge
925 Blossom Hill Rd
92 locals recommend
Shopping mall, Movie Theaters, and many restaurants like BJ's Brewery, PF Chang, Cheesecake Factory, etc...
488 locals recommend
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
488 locals recommend