Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
SmokeEaters Hot Wings
29 S 3rd StClosest place for food, drinks, live sports.
Bar/Restaurant. Good happy hour/sushi/whisky. Depends on what you are into but a good place to go if bored.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nomikai
48 S First StBar/Restaurant. Good happy hour/sushi/whisky. Depends on what you are into but a good place to go if bored.
Hanuman Thai Cuisine
1 East San Fernando StreetGood Thai Food.
Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The AlamedaReally good sandwiches!
A big public square with lots of restaurants, bars, live music, clubs, outdoor seating and lots of other attractions around it.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StA big public square with lots of restaurants, bars, live music, clubs, outdoor seating and lots of other attractions around it.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
33 E San Fernando StNice pub/restaurant.
Local residents favorite spot. Good food. Be sure to get, "Orange Sauce" with anything you buy. You will thank us!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetLocal residents favorite spot. Good food. Be sure to get, "Orange Sauce" with anything you buy. You will thank us!
Good brunch spot. Unlimited Mimosa/Bloody Mary's for cheap!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flames Eatery & Bar
88 S 4th StGood brunch spot. Unlimited Mimosa/Bloody Mary's for cheap!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Temple Bar & Lounge
52 S 1st StClosest "Club".
Really good cocktails. Hipster vibe if your into that. It is right across the street and you can walk in from the backdoor.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paper Plane
72 S First StReally good cocktails. Hipster vibe if your into that. It is right across the street and you can walk in from the backdoor.
Really good beer bar. Over 30 different selections (probably more). Running prices like a stock market.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st StReally good beer bar. Over 30 different selections (probably more). Running prices like a stock market.
The local college student hangout. Fun place, cheap drinks and can get roudy. You can actually see the line from the living room if you want.
Tres Gringos Cabo Cantina
83 S Second StThe local college student hangout. Fun place, cheap drinks and can get roudy. You can actually see the line from the living room if you want.
Studio 8
8 S 1st StClub/Bar
Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
99 East San Fernando StreetBar/Club
Bar Downstairs/Club Upstairs/ Nice Patio Area
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loft Bar & Bistro
90 S Second StBar Downstairs/Club Upstairs/ Nice Patio Area
Everything Else
The local college student hangout. Fun place, cheap drinks and can get roudy. You can actually see the line from the living room if you want.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Jose Improv
62 S Second StThe local college student hangout. Fun place, cheap drinks and can get roudy. You can actually see the line from the living room if you want.
Tangerine Hookah Bar
30 Fountain AlleyModern/Futuristic Hookah Bar
Essentials
Closest grocery store. About half a block away on San Fernando Street. Open really late so if you need to get something this would be the spot.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway Market
Closest grocery store. About half a block away on San Fernando Street. Open really late so if you need to get something this would be the spot.
Walgreens
1661 McKee RdGood place to buy random stuff you need.
Shopping
The Bold Knight Steak House
840 N 1st StLocal Liquor Store
Entertainment & Activities
You have to go to this if you want desert. Wow.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CREAM San Jose
49 S First StYou have to go to this if you want desert. Wow.
Fun for all ages really.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Descubrimiento Infantil
180 Woz WayFun for all ages really.
Arts & Culture
Fun place to go to people watch during AnimiCon or any convention really.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos StFun place to go to people watch during AnimiCon or any convention really.
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StConcerts, Sharks Games, Shows, etc.
Camera 12 Cinemas
201 South Second StreetBig theater.