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My lawyer, Jeff L, kept telling me about this place so I had to check it out.
I was very...
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My lawyer, Jeff L, kept telling me about this place so I had to check it out.
I was very impressed. Bella Mia is probably one of the biggest restaurants in Downtown San Jose.
Who ever designed this restaurant had very good (and expensive) taste. Lots of mahogany stained solid woods accented by heavy brass . I used to be in the restaurant biz so I can appreciate the beauty in a well designed eatery.
The menu is Italian and unlike most "cookie cutter" restaurants that are popular now, from what I learned on my visit, everything in the Bella Mia kitchen is made from scratch. The prices are fair for dining out with some very good filet steak specials on mid-week nights.
While looking over the menu, my usual aperitif, Compari and soda with a twist was served promptly in a heavy rocks glass.
As recommended by the waiter, I tried a new lunch item on the menu, the rib steak sandwich with garlic fries. Grilled on an open flame and placed inside soft garlic French bread. This was one of the best steak sandwiches I have ever had and now I know where Gordon Biersch got the recipe for garlic fries. Try the fries with a side of ranch dressing dip and don't fill up on the warm foccacia bread and tasty cheesie spread before your meal arrives.
The espresso was served as it should be, rich, strong and creamy with a twist of lemon and raw sugar cubes...the best.
The service couldn't be any better for a Downtown restaurant.
I hear Bella Mia is famous for other dishes (scallopini and parmigiana) with many reviews and write-ups from critics.
"I'll be back soon"
Pros: Everything is made from scratch.
Cons: Parking in Downtown San Jose is the pits.
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The food and wine is magnificent. The fresh wild game is one of the house specialties. It' has a...
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The food and wine is magnificent. The fresh wild game is one of the house specialties. It' has a very beautiful tasteful decor. Service is top notch. After having dinner several times, I was amazed at the beauty of the creekside location during the day.
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Henry's has been around for a very long time and I have been going there since the mid 80's. Every...
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Henry's has been around for a very long time and I have been going there since the mid 80's. Every time I have gone, I have had great food. The experience is different from other restaurants. Henry?s can be very crowded, especially if there is a Shark's game going on. When you get there, you need to take a number and wait for them to take your order. The menu is on the wall along with the prices of the meals. But whatever you do order, you will not be disappointed. I personally do not care for the "butter" that the put on the baked potato so I ask for plain butter. You have to order their mushrooms, as this is a great side dish with your food. Yes it can be a bit pricey, but the food is great!!! I would recommend this place if you love BBQ meats. If you bring friends from outside the area, when you pull up, they may say you have to be kidding. But once they taste the food, they will thank you for bringing them there. Parking can be hard, again especially when there is a Shark?s game going on that evening.
Pros: Steaks, mushrooms and all of the other food
Cons: parking
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Bill Of Fare
Category:
Brunch
1005 Saratoga Ave
San Jose,
California 95129
Breakfast at a gas station? Don't let that fool you - the breakfasts at Bill of Fare are the...
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Breakfast at a gas station? Don't let that fool you - the breakfasts at Bill of Fare are the best! Bill of Fare is busy most mornings but you almost always get seated quickly. The servers are friendly and efficient (coffee never gets cold) and the food arrives quickly. The french toast is the best!
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Country Inn
Category:
Brunch
1424 Saratoga Ave
San Jose,
California 95129
my friends and i use to have a competition for who could finish the giant omlettes, because let me...
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my friends and i use to have a competition for who could finish the giant omlettes, because let me tell you, they are ridiculously huge and worth it. i come here whenever i'm home
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I thought I didn't like ribs until I got a taste of Malibu Grill's ribs. They fall of the bone and...
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I thought I didn't like ribs until I got a taste of Malibu Grill's ribs. They fall of the bone and melt in your mouth. They are the best ribs I have ever had. I also love their potato salad. It is fresh and tangy. The restaurant doesn't have quite the family atmosphere that I would want, so we use it primarily for take out. It also isn't very cheap, but well worth the prices.
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I love Karaoke and just started going to the Cardinal on Wednesday nights for the great Karaoke on...
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I love Karaoke and just started going to the Cardinal on Wednesday nights for the great Karaoke on that night. I usually go in early and have something to eat at the restaurant. The food is great and the portions in most cases more than I can handle. The service is great and in the bar it is the same. The bar is great as most everyone is having a good time and no outrageous noise or troublemakers as I have seen in some bars around town. Great place and reccomend all the facilities that are available there.
Pros: Parking is very good and The service is great and of the course the food is great
Cons: Only once in a while in the bar some really loud people but no one gets out of hand.
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Mini Gourmet
Category:
Brunch
599 S Bascom Ave
San Jose,
California 95128
Good food, great service, nice cute little place. OMG you actually get refills on drinks before...
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Good food, great service, nice cute little place. OMG you actually get refills on drinks before you finish your food :D
Great place if in a hurry
Cons: Noisy
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My husband and I went here and the food was excellent. We got a cozy table upstairs by the window...
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My husband and I went here and the food was excellent. We got a cozy table upstairs by the window and loved the atmosphere. Have to return when weather returns to check out the actual rooftop space.
Pros: Good food, great space
Cons: not much
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I went on a Tuesday night with a group of six. We were seated at a nice big table by the owner....
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I went on a Tuesday night with a group of six. We were seated at a nice big table by the owner. The service was nice from Silvia and the owner came by to visit with us during our dinner. We ordered several different dishes to share which was fun. We really like the chicken dish - can't remember the name, and the lamb. Silvia kept the fresh tortillas coming and they were great! It was an interesting change from the usual dining experience (tapas) and really fun for getting together with friends.
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