Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family.
Located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, on the iconic corner of South First Street and San Fernando Street, we are Downtown SJ’s newest sports bar and grill. Our menu features an array of options from sandwiches and pizzas to salads and tasty appetizers. The full bar has what you’re looking for and our beer taps pump cold delicious beer. Being that we’re a sports themed bar and grill, we made sure to install some of the largest TV screens we could find and will always have the game you’re looking for on at least one of our dozens of TVs. From lunchtime and happy hour to family dinners and late-night parties, we are here to serve you.
Friendly bartenders and excellent German food await you at Teske's Germania, a corner restaurant and beer garden. Every style of German beer you can imagine is available here, and the European pub-style decor makes you feel like you've been transported across the Atlantic. The menu promises German dishes like schweinshaxe and bratwurst; noteworthy among this list is the assorted sausages platter. For a well-rounded meal, go for a German beer that complements the savories you ordered and for the grand finish, try the apfel strudel; you'll not regret it! The nearby law offices usually empty out into here after a hard day's work. The live music events hosted here over the weekends are quite nice as well. Drop in for a wonderful German experience.
Located in the luxurious Fairmont San Jose, this place attracts diners with high standards. Aside from an extensive selection of hand-stirred martinis and single-malt scotches, the establishment is known for spectacular grilled meats. Traditional favorites include Culotte Steak, Filet Mignon, Prime Rib and New York Steak. Seafood specialties include the Dungeness Crab Cakes. The portions are huge. Sit behind polished mahogany wood and have a drink or scoot into the plush booths and eat until you can't stand up.
Pizza Antica has a chic decor but is family-friendly. Their menu is mainly Italian with a Californian twist, you can have pastas, fresh fish, meat, seasonal salads or the famed antipasti. Taste their exotic pizzas like Spicy Fennel Sausage, Portobello Mushroom and Roasted Onion or Heirloom Potato or make your own. The staff is friendly and would mostly remember your name. Add to the pizza effect with a wine from the list like Pinot Grigio, Terra di Ger, Friuli 2005. You can also bring your own though there is a corkage fee to it. Finish with a yummy dessert like Warm Walnut Cake with Brown Sugar Bananas.
This branch of the Olive Garden chain is adjacent to the Westbridge Oakridge Mall and has a rustic look with its timber accents. This popular Italian restaurant is one of the best places in town to satisfy your Italian food craving. Savor their Spicy Calamari, Lasagna Fritta, Caprese Flatbread, Garlic Rosemary Chicken, Chicken Scampi, Eggplant Parmigiana and Tour of Italy. Round it off with decadent desserts like Dolcini, Tiramisu and Lemon Cream Cake. Kids will enjoy the menu specially designed for them. Complement your meal with wine from the extensive wine list.
Fountain Restaurant, in Fairmont San Jose is fairly large with an earthy and modern look. The staff and service is what is most talked about; and so is the breakfast buffet which features a large selection of delicious, healthy must-eats for a great start of day! Although open only for breakfast and lunch, this place makes it more than worth it. Select from delicious offerings like biroche French toast or eggs Benedict or the braised Swiss chard and gnocchi, everything here is absolutely scrumptious, to say the least. You don't need an excuse to be here; whatever the occasion, Fountain should meet your requirements wonderfully. Come, eat, and enjoy the pleasant experience.
Mezcal
Unlike a usual Mexican restaurant, Mezcal focuses on Oaxacan cuisine, which is the cuisine of the state of Oaxaca in South Mexico. It is defined by hints of French culinary influence and the use of native seafood, vegetables and spices. This cuisine's specialties are chapulines, a unique dish made from fried grasshoppers, and the Mole sauce, which is served in three varieties at Mezcal, namely Mole Negro, Coloradito and Estofado. In its food, chef Octavio Gomez has infused the nostalgic flavors of his family recipes that date back to many generations. The ambience is charming with brown brick walls, a stairway with a balustrade covered by red and green potted plants, and sparkly lights. The Chapulines are served with tortilla chips, guacamole and garnished with salt, lime and garlic. The serving of mezcal, a Mexican distilled beverage, instead of the usual tequila also sets this restaurant apart from other Mexican eateries in the city.
