Best Casual Restaurants in San Jose

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1. Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(604)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • San Jose

Booked 5 times today

Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse is proud to share the traditions, culture and food of southern Brazil. Rodizio is a popular Brazilian style barbecue, a continuous service of a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that is slowly cooked with special grills to preserve all their natural juices and flavors. You may enjoy as much as you like, all for one fixed price. Enjoy this gastronomical adventure called Rodizio along with the unique style and tradition of the Brazilian Gaucho.

2. Eos & Nyx

4.6

Exceptional(53)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Jose

Booked 101 times today

The team behind DTSJ favorites - Paper Plane, MINIBOSS, Still O.G. and Alter Ego - elevates the local scene once again with Eos & Nyx, a dual level indoor/outdoor dining experience serving Mediterranean flavors with modern twists. Drawing inspiration from the Greek deities of dawn and night, this venue provides a culinary journey that transforms as the day unfolds. Guests will savor an array of mezzes, indulgent brunch offerings and grilled seafood and meats, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The bar program features inventive craft cocktails, wines and spirits, showcased against a striking double-height, rotating liquor display that spans both levels of the restaurant. The custom design elements create a captivating atmosphere - by day, the space is vibrant and energetic; by night, it transforms into an urban oasis with intimate accent lighting. Eos & Nyx artfully blend the concepts of day and night, presenting a one-of-a-kind elegant, memorable dining experience.

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3. Willow Street Pizza & Taproom - San Jose

4.5

Awesome(272)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Jose

Booked 11 times today

If no times are available-we have tables set aside for walk-ins.Call the restaurant for parties larger than 6.

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4. Scott's Seafood - San Jose

4.5

Awesome(361)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • San Jose

Booked 11 times today

Serving Great-Tasting Food Since 1976The Scott’s story began in 1976, with the opening of a simple gracious seafood dinner house in the Marina District of San Francisco. Its phenomenal success led to the opening of a new establishment in the heart of down town San Jose. From the moment it opened, Scott’s captured the best of a growing tradition presenting the finest seafood classically prepared in light, crisp, friendly surroundings.Scott’s Seafood has been a San Jose tradition for over 40 years, with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy food options. Scott’s Seafood has won the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years running, reaffirming the consideration that goes in to crafting each meal.Many of our staff members have been with the company for decades, and even have roots to the original Scott’s in San Francisco. Our culinary crew led by Executive Chef Alfonso Tamayo follows the same traditions & qualities established by the Original Scott’s.

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5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

4.2

Awesome(1742)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Clara

Booked 154 times today

La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). Our traditional but innovative dishes feature both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy, and traditional Neapolitan pizza, from the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people, call the restaurant. Parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.comParties will be required to give credit card info to reserve their spot. There will be a $20 per person charge for no show or cancellations without 48 hr notice.

6. Mezcal

4.3

Awesome(753)

Price: Moderate

• Regional Mexican • San Jose

Booked 16 times today

Located in Downtown San Jose, Mezcal boasts one of the most distinctive dining rooms in San Jose. The brick exterior, metal work and indigenous Mexican motifs, sets the restaurant apart from its neighbors. Although the design is urban upscale, there is nothing watered down about the menu. Mezcal proudly serves authentic Oaxacan regional cuisine utilizing family recipes passed on from previous generations.

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7. Fogo de Chao - San Jose

4.2

Awesome(3571)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • San Jose

Booked 158 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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8. King's Fish House - San Jose

4.6

Exceptional(3030)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Jose

Booked 123 times today

Established in 2020, King’s Fish House is San Jose’s choice for seafood. Located at the Westfield Valley Fair, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

9. Olla Cocina

4.3

Awesome(332)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Jose

Booked 20 times today

Olla is a casual Mexican dining experience that serves quality Mexican food and cocktails with efficiency and flair. Situated on the Historic San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose, Olla features house-made tortillas and tamales, delicious tacos and enchiladas with fresh seafood and locally sourced meats and vegetables. Our bright and airy dining room opens to our street-front patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Olla offers a fast-fine model of service which ensures swift ordering and attentive, warm hospitality.

10. BE.STEAK.A

4.8

Exceptional(476)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Campbell

Booked 40 times today

BE.STEAK.A is an American steakhouse with fine dining Italian roots. Founded by Chef/Owner Jeffrey Stout of Orchard City Kitchen. Chef Patrick Capurro runs the helm under Chef's Stouts watchful eye. BE.STEAK.A prides itself in lavish extravagant touches that invite the guest into a special kind of restaurant. Our friendly staff are professional seasoned veterans who look at hospitality as an art. We feature both an a la carte menu as well as a prix fixe tasting menu. BE.STEAK.A has two private dining rooms for larger parties doing events as well as two outdoor patios. Our cocktail program and bar are second to none. We have one of the largest selections of Vintage Amaro. Wine Director Ty Blana has crafted a well thought out list. We offer lunch Friday and Saturday. Sunday - we host a grand brunch buffet which is a great way to spend a Sunday with family and friends. We invite you to visit on the bay areas best restaurants as well as one of the best steakhouses.

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GrahamVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lawrence was a top notch server with great recommendations. His restaurant experience level was on full display.
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Eos & NyxPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Jose
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4.6
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Mike
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner at Scott's. It was a wonderful dining experience, as usual. I've never had a bad meal at Scott's.
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Scott's Seafood - San JosePrice: Expensive• Seafood• San Jose
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4.5
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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The four of us were greeted by the nice lady at check in. We were seated outside- warm day in December so it was really nice to sit outside because the noise level inside can be a bit loud. Our group ordered two appetizers- the burratta and focaccia. Both were delicious. Between the four of us we had rigatoni, two different salads and the butternut squash ravioli! Everything was delicious! Our server was great!! Loved it
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Clara
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4.2
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Subrata
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Awesome food options and good meat good service
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Taurinus Brazilian SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• San Jose
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4.6
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Kathryn
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Booked our work lunch - the atmosphere was so cozy and decorated for the holidays. We were greeted by our server, Ben who was kind and attentive. We started with the Spinach Dip - Soooo good. The bread was freshly baked to order, the dip was complimented by the whole table. Since we came for lunch, we all decided to order the lunch special. So much food! The salads were fresh, crisp, and cold. I had a pasta while my coworkers ordered mini pizzas. Even though the entrees were lunch sized, we all were stuffed. We had refills upon request, and my coworker loved the Iced Tea. Next time we schedule a work lunch, Willow Street will be in the rotation.
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Willow Street Pizza & Taproom - San JosePrice: Moderate• American• San Jose
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4.5

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62 restaurants available nearby

1. Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse

2. Eos & Nyx

3. Willow Street Pizza & Taproom - San Jose

4. Scott's Seafood - San Jose

5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Silicon Valley

6. Mezcal

7. Fogo de Chao - San Jose

8. King's Fish House - San Jose

9. Olla Cocina

10. BE.STEAK.A

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