This is a list of restaurants, cafes, and eateries that your neighbors recommend. We grouped them alphabetically within each broad "distance" categories, starting with the places that are within our SOFNA borders and working outward.
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose CA 95117
(408) 24-SLICE
www.aSliceOfNY.com
The stromboli was excellent. [John S.]
"Slice" is Sean's favorite & a unique choice. [Mike O.]
3439 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-6441
www.jjsblues.net
Live music. Nice folks behind the bar. More no-cover nights than before. You can order at the Slice next door and have them bring it over. [Mike O.]
3275 Stevens Creek Blvd # 108
San Jose CA
(408) 260-0620
Probably best of this type of franchise. Willing to negotiate a deal the other day for a 20-sandwich purchase for an event, but requests 24 hour notice for large order so they can ensure having the supplies. [Mike O.]
3253 Stevens Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 296-3040
3137 Stevens Creek Blvd
(408) 246-4605
Good beer selection. Good Italian plates. [Mike O.]
377 Santana Row # 1140
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 248-5400
Excellent food, but not cheap. [Mike O.]
Amber India is very tasty, though a bit pricey for Indian food. [Joan P.]
333 Santana Row # 1045
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 551-0018
I go to Cocola's a lot. I like their cappuccino but not as good as other places. [Joanne A.]
202 Saratoga Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 247-9671
I like Golden Mushroom for the neighborhood atmosphere & beer-bar chatter (in the Saratoga/Pruneridge shopping center). [Mike O.]
580 N Winchester Blvd
(408) 248-3435
www.newkrungthai.com
Excellent food, but not cheap (make reservations). [Mike O.]
378 Santana Row
San Jose CA 95128
(408) 241-2200
At Santana Row, I like Pasta Pomodoro for its healthy selections and great prices! This week I had a delicious Salmon on cannelini beans selection. We ate outdoors in the beautiful weather. Doesn't get better! [Joanne A.]
I'd walk to Pasta Pomodoro for their brussell sprouts plate alone. [Mike O.]
377 Santana Row # 1000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 247-8880
Sino at Santana Row has wonderful dim sums. One of my favorite restaurants. [Joanne A.]
4565 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara CA 95051
(408) 248-6244
A few blocks west on Stevens Creek is "By the Bucket" with a wide range of selections including seafood, pastas, etc, etc. 2-for-1 coupons are in the paper all the time. [Joanne A.]
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose CA
(408) 294-7886
We like Falefel Drive In, a few blocks east on San Carlos right before Bascom and just past the freeway intersection. They make wonderful falafel and there are lots of shaded tables to sit and eat outside during nice weather. [JoAnn M.]
390 Saratoga Ave
San Jose CA 95129
(408) 243-0434
www.harryshofbrau.com
Good food at good price and wide beer selection (how many bars in there? big place). [Mike O.]
700 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 248-7378
We discovered a great restaurant called "Isabella's" in that little shopping center where "Honey Baked Hams" is located. Isabella's serves the freshest food and very fresh seafood. It is South American Cuisine, specializing in classic Peruvian seafood dishes. The chef is straight from Peru and speaks very little English. They have lunch specials for $6.95 and the dinner menu is very reasonable. Very clean, good service, and nicely decorated. [Rosemary C.]
444 N. Winchester Blvd.
Santa Clara CA 95050
(408) 615-1126
9 am to 9 pm, 7 days of the week
We sampled the fish taco and a super burrito with carnitas. Excellent. Two could share one of their burritos. The salsas were also excellent. [John S.]
1200 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose CA
(408) 378-0778
www.mimiscafe.com
My favorite cappuccino is at Mimi's(Westgate area), just like in Italy! [Joanne A.]
1827 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara CA 95050
(408) 248-9144
www.yukisushi.com
our very favorite for dine in or take out is Yuki Sushi. If you go often enough, they remember your name! It's family run, all the fish is always very fresh - just a great place for Japanese cuisine. There are many options - my children really like all the teriyaki-glazed foods: salmon, chicken, beef. Just great. [Joan P.]
1320 Saratoga Ave
San Jose CA 95129
(408) 615-8282
www.zenirestaurant.com
Tasty and fun. Lots of vegetarian options. They have one room where you can sit at tradtional tables and they serve the food family style. You use your bread to scoop up the main courses - no utensils. [JoAnn M.]
Last Updated: March 2008
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