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1. Eos & Nyx
4.5
Awesome(119)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Jose
Booked 31 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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2. Rollati Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(467)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Jose
Booked 41 times today
Rollati's menu is a love letter to Italian-American cuisine, embracing the iconic dishes of Italy’s many regions, as well as those that developed in Italian kitchens across America. Guests will find familiar favorites alongside market driven dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients from local farmers and seafood purveyors, or the occasional nod to a modern pantry. Fresh pasta, made in house, is at the heart of the menu, while features from the Grill, House Specialties, pizza, and seasonal produce round out the menu. Our robust beverage program features an extensive selection of Italian and Californian wines that have been carefully selected to pair with our Italian flavors alongside classic Italian cocktails, aperitifs and digestifs. The restaurant also provides an extensive provisions market, where guests can purchase dried pasta, house-made sauces, freshly prepared items, and classic Italian pantry staples to enjoy on the go or to cook at home.
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3. Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley
4.1
Excellent(2119)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Clara
Booked 96 times today
Using local ingredients with Italian influences, Terra is Eataly’s premium wood-burning grill restaurant located on the third floor of Eataly Silicon Valley. Named for “earth’ in Italian, Terra's menu features the season’s best ingredients cooked simply over open flames. Its food meant to be paired with an inventive botanical cocktail and enjoyed outside on our expansive shaded patio.We hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist.Parties of 7-10 people are required to make a deposit of $150.00 and parties of 11 or more, email esv-privatedining@eataly.com to secure the date. There will be a $20 per person charge for no shows or cancellations without 48-hour notice.
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4. Scott's Seafood - San Jose
4.5
Awesome(373)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • San Jose
Booked 7 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 Sammy Reyes follows the same traditions & qualities established by the Original Scott’s.
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5. Dry Creek Grill
4.6
Exceptional(4505)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Jose
Booked 26 times today
Seating: We have both Indoor & Outdoor dining; be prepared for potentially cold or hot weather outside. Guests love the beautiful, redwood topped bar & comfortable chairs. Our creative bar staff serves up craft cocktails, local wines on tap, craft beers. It's a cozy-swanky-dark-comfortable-upscale vibe and the Menu shares that vibe. Smoked BBQ items, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, tender steaks, fresh fish, vegetarian & vegan items - local, fresh and organic whenever possible. Look forward to seeing you soon.Cheers!Dry Creek Grill
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6. Il Fornaio - San Jose
4.3
Awesome(4191)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Jose
Booked 23 times today
Il Fornaio means 'The Baker' in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Repeat winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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7. The Farmers Union
4.3
Awesome(1772)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • San Jose
Booked 16 times today
The Farmers Union is a gastropub located in the heart of downtown San Jose. We boast a 60 tap draft system that features many craft beers, wine on tap, as well as root beer and cider. Our food menu has a large assortment of items with many of them prepared in our wood burning oven, charcoal grill and rotisserie.
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8. The Table
4.6
Exceptional(1206)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Jose
Booked 22 times today
About The Table: The Table is an urban neighborhood restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients, hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. We are called The Table because we recognize a table’s unique ability to bring together delicious food, fun drinks and good people. Many of life’s best memories have been created around a table. Our cuisine is contemporary American, paying tribute to the people and cultures that call this valley home. We believe that the quality of our product begins at the source—with the farmers, ranchers, and dairymen that produce them. By establishing relationships with local farms and ranches, our goal is to understand the origins of everything we cook and seek out only those ingredients produced with integrity and care. We commit to delivering delicious food that highlights the quality of the ingredients we source, free of over-manipulation.
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9. Dr. Funk
4.2
Awesome(166)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • San Jose
Booked 11 times today
We invite you to Dr. Funk where you, too, can escape.Dr. Funk's offers a relaxed vibe that transports you into a 19th Samoa tiki venue with signature cocktails that include our Mai Tai and the Dr. Funk. Our Signature dishes include our Dr. Funk Burger and Hawaiian Ribs.We are located near O'Flaherty's Irish Pub and the Old Spaghetti Factory in the heart of downtown San Jose.Trader Vic and Donn Beach invented the tiki motif at their California restaurants of the 1930s that would entice generations for nearly a century. Our eclectic décor, too, draws influence from both Trader Vic and Donn Beach. Both Trader Vic and Donn Beach sought not to create a fantasy world that was hinged on any single location; but rather one that encompassed the concept of escapism by incorporating and embracing elements from the Caribbean, to the South Pacific, China, Singapore and beyond!In doing so, they created a backdrop that was thrilling, fascinating and alluring—one we wish to pay homage to.
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10. Restaurant Gish
4.9
Exceptional(188)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Santa Clara
Booked 5 times today
Good PeopleGood FoodGood TimeWelcome to Restaurant Gish!For the reservation, please visit our website!

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  • LucaL
    Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a beautiful experience yesterday at Alpina/Terra! Our meal was fantastic: we started with a hot cheese fondue and housemade focaccia, followed by an authentic Italian dish called canederli, which I’m pretty sure you can’t find anywhere else. We also had an amazing polenta with American Wagyu wurstel. Since it was our Valentine's dinner, we ended our meal with the special dessert, which was absolutely delicious. Our server, Joseph, took great care of us. We’ll definitely be back!
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    Terra - Eataly Silicon ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Clara
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    4.1
  • Antonia
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day this evening at dry Creek Grill. It was our first time visiting this restaurant and it was a very, very pleasant experience. We ordered the beef rib and it was very very tender. Excellent dinner excellent service. Looking forward to coming back with our family. We also had dessert I ordered the chocolate molten cake. It was served with a few raspberries and blackberries perfect balance for the cake. Overall great experience we will be returning soon.
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    Dry Creek GrillPrice: Expensive• American• San Jose
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    4.6
  • francisco
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We went for Valentine’s lunch. The lunch menu, though lean, was more than adequate in choices. There was a branzino special that was fantastic. The Caesar salad and garlic bread appetizers are a must and the portions of the appetizers are enough to share between 3-4 people. The also have a “mercato”, a small shop that has panettone, sweets, oil, condiments and wine, all imported from Italy. I will definitely go back to try their dinner menu. The staff is great and service is excellent.
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    Rollati RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Jose
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    4.6
  • KristineVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This place is so aesthetic with mood lighting, high ceiling, and a buzzing atmosphere. Service from Makaela was top notch fantastic on Galentine’s (2/13)! We need more people like her. Cocktails were good. I got the Crimson & Clover (refreshing) and my friend got the spicy Tree of Life. Food was plated beautifully and the only complaint was saltiness for the pasta, pork chop, and mushrooms. We let them know. Flavors were delicious aside from that. They serve complimentary amouse bouche (savory cone with steak tartare & caviar that day), a palate cleanser to sip on (chilled honey citrus liquid), and even mini waffle bowls filled with chocolate ganache. So many nice surprises! We ended the night with sweet, hot n freshly fried loukomades beignets with honey, nuts, and angelaise cream hand poured table side. Excellent experience!
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    Eos & NyxPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Jose
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a great time dining at Scott’s Seafood! Waitstaff was friendly and service was fast. Food was hot and delicious! This was the first time dining here with our kids and they really enjoyed the food. They actually did not order from the kids menu, which I didn’t even know they had! I am happy to know this is a kid friendly place! Overall, a wonderful dining experience! Thank you, Scott’s Seafood!!
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    Scott's Seafood - San JosePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• San Jose
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    4.5

Discover best cozy restaurants in San Jose

Discover the charm of cozy dining in the San Jose / Silicon Valley area, where a variety of restaurants offer warm, inviting atmospheres perfect for any casual meet-up or an intimate dinner. Each establishment in this curated list provides a unique blend of delightful ambiance and quality service, ensuring a memorable dining experience. From authentic Italian pizzerias to modern taprooms, the common thread is their commitment to creating a cozy, comfortable setting where conversations flow easily and guests can feel relaxed. The dining scene in San Jose is vibrant and eclectic, catering to both local foodies and visitors seeking a taste of local hospitality and cuisine. Whether you're looking for a place with a mellow vibe for a date night or a friendly spot for gathering with friends, these restaurants promise an atmosphere that complements their delicious menus. Prioritize your dining experience with these top picks for a truly cozy meal in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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