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Hidden gems: restaurants in San Jose
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Jose. Ratings are based from 2089 places in San Jose
Falafel Drive-In
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd 95128-1651
"Delicious and Refreshing. The sauce is a little hot but very excellent. Falafel balls really have a fantastic flavor and are moist, not dry like some other areas. Occasionally a lengthy line to dicta..."
Smoking Pig BBQ Company
1114 N 4th St 95112-4944
"Everything we ordered seemed like it was made from scratch right there on location. We popped in for a quick take out order because we are staying at a hotel nearby. We were not disappointed. The bris..."
Rok Steakhouse & Grill
4130 N 1st St 95134-1513
"The Rok weekday lunch deal is definitely good bang for the buck. My coworkers and I like to come here from time to time. It’s more than filling, tasty, and a cool dining experience. If you’ve neve..."
MIZU Sushi Bar & Grill
1035 S Winchester Blvd 95128-3702
"Very tasty food for a good price. Fast service, but I would recommend to visit after 2pm. Too busy from 12 to 14.00"
Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant
1320 Saratoga Ave 95129-4336
"I celebrated my birthday earlier this evening in this great place. happy to tell that we enjoyed a pleasant evening and the restaurant was evidently the reason for the successful meeting. The waiters..."
Back A Yard
80 N Market St 95113-1206
"Yes Mon! This place has great atmosphere. The reggae is loud and the sound of conversation fills the space. The menu is authentic Jamaican cuisine done right. I got the oxtail and curry chicken and w..."
Good Karma Vegan Cafe
37 S 1st St 95113-2402
"This Restaurant was an amazing place to visit. I never thought all of my favorite foods would be served on time with no delays at all. I will visit this Restaurant again together with my family next t..."
Black Sheep Brasserie
1202 Lincoln Ave Ste 30 95125-3037
"Great food, excellent service, what more can one ask for? Reservations are recommended, but is it really needed during the weekdays? I am not sure. We arrived on a Thursday evening and found am empty..."
71 Saint Peter Restaurant
71 N San Pedro St 95110-2414
"I love the atmosphere in this restaurant: we sat outside, inside by the window and further in the back and all tables were great. I love that the menu is not too long and that the waiters can describe..."
Naglee Park Garage
505 E San Carlos St 95112-2104
"This is my local, just a few blocks away, and I am very lucky to have it. I ve enjoyed it from the first time I saw it, and then it got reviewed on Diner, Drive Ins and Dives (or some variation of tha..."
Kubota Restaurant
593 N 5th St 95112-3233
"Amazing food and their lunch combos are amazing! they rotate every week so there’s always something to look forward to. Prices are great for the amount of food too!"
SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant
72 N Almaden Ave 95110-2425
"We met friends before we went to the Justin Timberlake concert. Adorable spot. They said they were booked solid at 5:00 pm and we left at 7 and they still had lots of open spots, so not sure what that..."
Hukilau
230 Jackson St 95112-3201
"Food was good. We had a party of 16 people, excellent service. Meals prices are reasonably ."
Swaad Indian Cuisine
498 N 13th St 95112-1719
"Very nice friendly service. Very tasty food. Reasonably low price! I am in love with the garlic naans here and the paneer tikka masala. Would definitely visit again and again!"
ludwig's German Table
261 N 2nd St 95112-4016
"Oh gosh I love this place . Hands down best German food I have had . It’s authentic. Perfect presentation. The staff is warm and friendly. I love the farm style tables with sheep skin rugs draped ov..."
La Villa Delicatessen/Gourmet
1319 Lincoln Ave 95125-3022
"Small mom and pop Italian shop/restaurant. They sell pasta, bread, wine, fresh ravioli, pizza, subs, wine, desserts, and many other classic hot-cold Italian foods. It's a locals spot but everyone is w..."
Nick the Greek
5019 Amaden Exp San Jose CA 95118
"Awesome fresh food, great value for the money."
Roots and Rye
3055 Olin Ave Santana Row, Suite 1005 95128-2067
"One of the best places you can be in San Jose - Oakland area. Shop by day and drink by night. This place has some great bars and clubs. Some excellent eating options. Plenty of shopping spots. But the..."
Tomisushi Restaurant
4336 Moorpark Ave 95129-2030
"This is one of best Sushi in South Bay. My favorite place."
Cha Cha Sushi
547 W Capitol Expy 95136-3914
"Cha Cha is a really great medium price sushi restaurant. Honestly you probably don't need me to tell you that, since when you arrive there will almost certainly be a line out the door of people clamor..."