Gourmet Chinese. Huge tanks of lobsters, crabs, various fish and shellfish line one wall. The setting is fit for royalty, and there's a menu to match: lobster with special sauce, Peking duck, emerald-colored mustard greens, even suckling pig. Or try the more delicate fare: dim sum every midday. 1001 Story Road, 2nd Floor. 408.286.6668

Emile's Restaurant
(408) 289-1960
(408) 998-1245 (Fax)
545 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112

Swiss/French-refreshing European restaurant since 1973

Eight Forty North First

Contemporary American restaurant. Eight Forty North First showcases a veritable theme park of American cuisine: pastas, seafood and a procession of grilled meats. Casual. Full bar. Closed Sun. 840 N. First St, San Jose, CA. 408.282.0840

Fish Market

Seafood. This latest terrific-looking member of the dynasty attracts lines of customers to its bars--wine, sushi, oyster--with an extensive menu of fresh seafood. Luscious desserts too. Full bar. 1007 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA. 408.269.3474

Fratellos

Italian restaurant. Bursting with simple flavors, Fratello transcends the ordinary dining experience by glowing with a rosy hue of authenticity that piques the appetite, boasting the attributes of native Italian dining without affectation. 1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA. 408.269.3801

Frankie Johnie and Luigi Too!

Great Family Style Italian Restaurant 5245 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA. Full Bar. 408.446.9644

Govea's

Mexican. A community hub that serves up wonderfully fresh, old-fashioned Mexican food with no trendy gimmicks. Both the restaurant and the food are wholesome and filling. Open daily. 1996 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA. 408.270.0973

Habana Cuba

Excellent Cuban food in San Jose-Closed Sun. Beer & wine. 238 Race St. 408.998.2822.

Hawgs Seafood Bar
150 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 287-9955

Good local seafood restaurant with a flair for oysters

Jasmine Alley

Chinese. Finely crafted northern Chinese specialties hit the table without overwhelming spicy intrusions. Eggplant in Hot Garlic Sauce and Beijing Honey Tenderloin define the skilful style of this kitchen. 4632 Meridian Ave. 408.723.2598

Krung Thai
640 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128

(408) 260-8224

Awesome Thai food very centrally located near Santana Row, and opened newer location in Mountain View

Lou's Village

Lou's Village has been a celebrated San Jose tradition since 1946, serving up some of the best seafood in the South Bay for 58 years straight.

1465 West San Carlos San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 293-4570

Original Joe's

Exellent Italian food in the downtown area 333 West San Carlos Street Suite 150 (408) 294-2558

The Left Bank Restaurant
(408) 984-3500
377 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Classic French with a good oyster bar and French Rotisserie

Pizza Antica

Uptown Pizza. As you may have guessed, in the parlance of Santana Row, pizza is far from ordinary. The stony ovens of Pizza Antica turn out thin-crusted designer pies with gourmet toppings in casual environs. Fine pasta and meat dishes also available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 334 Santana Row, Suite 1065. 408.557.8373 185

Straits Cafe
(408) 246-6320
(650) 494-7132 (Fax)
333 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Singaporean style. Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine

Scotts Seafood

Excellent seafood in the downtown SJ area.185 Park Avenue San Jose408-971-1700

Red Tractor Cafe

Midwestern farmhouse. Down-home favorites, from mac 'n' cheese to pork chops and applesauce, with distractions for the kids--and cheap, too. 1320 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA. 408.374.2222