50 Best American Restaurants in San Jose

“Jacks Restaurant and Bar is a great spot for anyone who loves delicious food and exceptional cocktails. The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, all expertly prepared and packed with flavor. Their cocktails are creative, perfectly balanced, and a true highlight of the experience. Combined with a warm ambiance and attentive service, Jacks delivers an unforgettable dining experience that’s perfect for any occasion.“

“Food was GREAT 👍 Johnny and his crew was awesome 👏“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere, clean and prompt service.“

“The entire experience at The Creek Eatery was phenomenal. We held a wedding rehearsal dinner for 65 people and although the seating was unconventional for the event, our party absolutely loved the setting. It was such a fun atmosphere! The food, hospitality, and service were perfect. They were quick to respond with communication throughout the planning process and the day of. I highly recommend this restaurant for a regular meal or special event! Top notch kitchen, servers and bar staff.“

“I can’t believe how good the waffle chicken sandwich was! Loved it from the first bite to the last bite! Great atmosphere. Great seating and customer service!

Kid-friendliness: Jumping Jack House for kids with seating directly across from the seating area for parents/guardians to watch their kids.“

“Great food and always good service!“

“Hoy fui al dennys a desayunar pedi un craysy spicy skillet… muy delicioso y bien caliente ..Me Atendió la Mesera Carmen por cierto muy amable., la comida me la llevo muy rápido, una atmósfera muy bonita, el restaurante estaba muy limpio , la entrada y los baños, bien presentables todo el personal muy sonrientes dándole la bienvenida a todo cliente que llegaba.lo recomiendo 💯 este restaurante 🥰😍🥰😍“

“The food here is always delicious, fresh and well prepared and our visit this week was no exception. The service is especially terrific - extremely friendly, anticipated our needs and made sure we were comfortable. I've been coming here for so many years and hope to continue. It's always an experience my family and I look forward to.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love Urban Plates! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and every dish I’ve tried has been bursting with flavor. What really sets Urban Plates apart is their commitment to quality. The salads are vibrant and crisp, the proteins are cooked to perfection, and I can always count on their delicious, house-made sauces to elevate each meal. The option to customize my plate allows me to explore new flavors while sticking to my dietary preferences. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend their favorites. Plus, the commitment to sustainability and using local ingredients makes me feel good about my choices. Whether I’m dining in or grabbing a meal to go, Urban Plates never disappoints. It’s truly one of my favorite spots to enjoy fresh, wholesome food!“

“excelente servicio buena atención“

“Excelente atención , Delicioso variedades de platillos me encanta es mi segunda vez llegando ahí y me encanto Ohh algo muy importante buenísima musica como Zzumberas nos encanto TODO !!! Realmente Gracias Recomendado 💯 % impecable atención .“

“Great breakfast place! Food taste fantastic, as always!“

“I had a wonderful lunch at the Naperville location served by Heidi. She was so friendly, helpful and made our lunch enjoyable.“

“had the eggs Benedict Hollidansauxe sauce on point. country potatoes so delish great hot coffee and friendly staff.“

“What a great find on the last day of our trip to California. The space was beautiful, the staff was great and the food was delicious! The chicken was delicious and filling and fresh. The Cioppino was fabulous!!! The garlic bread that came with it was delicious. I had a green salad to start and it too was excellent. Great glass of Zinfandel. And the flourless almond cake with pineapple and vanilla gelato also delicious. They focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Well done!“

“The turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy was fresh and delicious!! I would definitely order again!! Yummy!❤️“

“Great breakfast! Love their white gravy, biscuits are fluffy, eggs are cooked to perfection, patty sausage always good!“

“hand down best chicken joint in San Jose“

“Great food & a fun bar! Love this place....😍“

“Oh, my God, our life's shatter when they close evergreen InnNow they're open once again our life's are full of joy once agains. Thank you Evergreen Inn for coming back we miss you a lot. Please don't ever leave us again.????“

“Delicious food, top-notch service, and some of the best cocktails around, Well I must say the drinks are definitely their specialty“

“This is a restaurant with a very stylish decoration. The classical decoration makes people feel like they are back in the past era when dining. I think everyone can experience it. At the same time, the food in the restaurant is still very delicious.“

“Fantastic food great atmosphere absolutely enjoyed. Service started well the waitresses greeted us and were friendly, but no one really came back to check on us after the food came out. No one to top off water or maybe even try upsell another mimosa flight? At the end I waited to receive my bill and had to walk up to get it because 3 people were by silverware gossiping visibly about other guests. Again everyone’s attitude was fine, and overall good experience, but please remember to check on your guests and leave work gossip for the back of the kitchen not the front of the house.“

“This was our first time and on Mother’s Day. We were seated right away on the patio (by choice) next to a heater. We ordered and our food came pretty quick and was delicious. I had the California Eggs Benedict and boy did the homemade hollandaise sauce blow my taste buds. It’s was so good.“

“We celebrated our anniversary over great service and outstanding food. Everything sounds and looks amazingly good on the menu. We had the Baca Burger which was scrumptious and their BLT... well that bacon was to die for. My son, soon to be 6yrs old had the children’s cheese burger and it was perfect for a growing boys appetite. He loved it. Thank you Chef Rod and Mado for the delicious experience. The Rojas“

“Half-pound (and up) fresh ground chuck burgers perfectly cooked. Plenty of menu options like turkey, bison, ostrich & more. The fries are excellent, and you load up your burger with all the fixins. Simply the best burger in the South Bay - even better that what Kirks USED to be.“

“Great food would definitely go again“

“Love it experiences …. 😍🥰“

“Food is nothing short of amazing. Large menu and especially good for vegetarians and those who are into healthy options and unwilling to sacrifice taste. Really good kids menu. It's crowded and loud on Friday night, so you'll need a little patience if you go then.“

“Went for dinner on a Saturday night. Great gin cocktail and the shrimp and grits was excellent. It’s a perfectly-sized restaurant inside and picnic tables and umbrellas outsides surely great for brunch. The service was friendly and attentive.

Post St. itself is a mangy but keep faith until you get to the front door—worth it.“

“Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Friendly waitresses like Vanessa and good food at fair prices!“

“Mary at the capital location was so helpful and so nice to all her customers. She went out of her way to get us ice next door.
Mary works so efficient Looks like she is doing everything in the restaurant up front.
Keep smiling Mary! Thanks for your help today“

“Loving all the food and clean place“

“Very friendly staff, super fast service, and good pricing!“

“Great service, food was awesome!! Thank you Jasmine, (our waitress) was Friendly, and helpful.“

“I haven't been to this Denny's in a long time, I was worried that we weren't going to have a good experience, But I was surprised at the excellent customer service, I spoke with the manager Blanca and expressed that they had exceeded my expectations. and she was very kind and took the time to come to our table thanked us for coming.“

“Delicious! Good portions and reasonable prices“

“Slice of Homage is such a gem! The pizza here is absolutely delicious—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and a crust that’s just the right mix of crispy and chewy. You can really taste the care that goes into every slice. The menu has something for everyone, whether you’re craving a classic or something a little more unique.
On top of the amazing food, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home. It’s the kind of spot where you can relax, enjoy great food, and know you’ll leave satisfied.
If you love pizza, Slice of Homage is a must-try. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!“

“Went to the Breakfast Club 1-13- 24 around 8:00 am, seated quickly and placed our order. They had their doors open for a large delivery ,temp out side was 39-40 degrees and delivery took over thirty min., doors still open and no food. We felt they have no respect for their customers and left. Management is a joke.“

“I’ve eaten here twice with a wide sampling of dishes and Devine is absolutely mind blowing. Their mixtures of flavors is truly a beautiful form of art……and I don’t think I’ve ever said that about any restaurant! Goat cheese and caramel? It’s now a go to for our own charcuterie board at home……Herb infused brittle and cheese? I need to have more! It is truly perfection! Last night we enjoyed their four course meal (i highly suggest two people get their own and split, there’s two choices for the salad/soup, main, and dessert, you don’t want to miss out on anything!). Every bite we took had us stop in awe. Devine is a gem! We even loved that the employees/owners come with laughs and personality. It’s a fun and light environment that added so much more to our experience. As the place got busy, our waiters didn’t waver in his attention for anyone! We appreciated that since we’re aware that everyone is still getting up to speed post pandemic, but Devine didn’t miss a beat! 🙌Cannot wait to come back! (Picture was after we had dug in🤣)“

“I love this place and have been coming here for long but sadly despite the nice ambience it's disappointing that this place doesn't have wifi! They are clearly losing folks to the Starbucks right next to it for the wifi even though food here is better. Hopefully the management does something about it!“

“Food was good, nothing out of this world though. It was very hard to get the servers attention once they are gone for your table. They gave me coffee and went away and I kept waiting for 5 mins to ask for creamer and another 5 mins for them to get the creamer.“

“It was good. We went right as they opened and they were quick to get to us. The food was not super seasoned, i felt like i had to put a lot of salt to bring out flavors and because we went when it opened, a lot of the options we wanted were still frozen. The waiters were nice and accommodating, think it’ll be better a bit after they open.“

“Dino ribs , pork ribs , brisket, bacon wrapped Jalapeño poppers“

“For the ambience we were planning to eat inside, but it was so hot and stuffy inside that we moved to the outdoor patio. It was pleasant with a nice breeze, but the music from the restaurant next next door was so loud, we could barely hear ourselves talking around the table. The food was very good, and was a great value. If you get there before 5:30 you can order some specials from the Happy Hour menu.“

“Everything is good 🤗 especially the country BREAKFAST 🥞 IT'S ONE OF MY favorite restaurants“

“The only place I know of that still has good biscuits And gravy 🤤. Real gravy. You should try it.“

“great place, great food, love it!“

“I got the breakfast burrito I thought it was great it filled me up they also gave my daughter up a humongous cookie for free really appreciate it I recommend this place for a good breakfast burrito“