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I was there the night of blowfishblowme's alleged near death drama. I thought the resturaunt...
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I was there the night of blowfishblowme's alleged near death drama. I thought the resturaunt handled themselves rather professionally considering they had a wild cougar dancing on the table and acting crazy when they asked her to get down. Get off the juice! Blowfish is a great place to have fun.
Pros: Great food, music and normally people
Cons: Occasionally they throw out a drunk
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E&O Trading Company
Category:
Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
96 South First Street
San Jose,
California 95113
(408) 938-4100
We usually drop by E&O on Fridays or Saturdays. The ambiance is great, good service, but the...
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We usually drop by E&O on Fridays or Saturdays. The ambiance is great, good service, but the best part is the food...love the firecracker chicken...n' also the small plates, specially the fried shrimps...its yummy!
Cons: finding parking, not a lot of vegetarian choices!
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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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Arcadia
Category:
Family Restaurants
301 S Market St
San Jose,
California 95113
(408) 512-2182
When I first arrived, it was difficult to find the restaurant as there was no signage. We arrived...
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When I first arrived, it was difficult to find the restaurant as there was no signage. We arrived at the restaurant early and decided to have drinks in the bar. The bartender was terrific! I got to try Reislings by the glass that are very rarely available. What a treat!
Dinner was great - we started with the ahi tartare (classic) and shared a huge "cowboy" ribeye, with duck fat fries (yum! I have to go to my trainer for 2 extra sessions!) Burrata cheese with beets was the salad. It was also delicious. Slightly disappointing were the generic desserts - maybe we were just too full!
Pros: Food, Wine list, Service - Great private dining room that seats up to 40
Cons: Tough to find
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This downtown hot spot has evolved into the very best steak house in the south bay. The ambience...
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This downtown hot spot has evolved into the very best steak house in the south bay. The ambience is far above average, the service is top drawer, and the food is always top drawer. This fine resturant is probably downgraded by being catagorized as a steakhouse, but it is no doubt the best in San Jose.
Pros: Food, Wine list, Service
Cons: Parking
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Visited Puerto Azul after being recommended by coworker with this exact phrase "any dish in...
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Visited Puerto Azul after being recommended by coworker with this exact phrase "any dish in the menu will delight you" and make sure you try the chavelas. So, I visited this saturday and i must say that the food, service and their chavelas (beer served in a frozen glass with a hint of lemon juice and salt on the rim) were amazing. Anna our server took her time to name the most popular dishes (molcajete, fajitas, fried fish or if I wanted to go for a traditional plate to try one of their combination platters. Their Chips and Sala were awesome too.. Make sure you visit this restaurant if you want to enjoy authentic mexican food.
Pros: Nice decor... family style.
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When you are visiting Kubota, you best dress up formally and look nice.
The inner structure and...
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When you are visiting Kubota, you best dress up formally and look nice.
The inner structure and the waiter/waitress outfits are organized to welcome the customers with the most respect and comfort.
To impress someone with a fashionable and excellent restaurant, Kuboto would be the perfect choice.
There are many dishes on the menu, and you can even go up to the sushi bar and have the chef make sushi right in front of you!
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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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Tandoori Oven
Category:
Business Dining
150 S. First St. #107
San Jose,
California 95113
Wonderful food, and great atmosphere. Great portions for dinner and also very affordable. I...
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Wonderful food, and great atmosphere. Great portions for dinner and also very affordable. I recommend the Tikka Massala and the wraps.
This is fresh Indian unlike the old Buffet food available in the Valley.
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Pagoda Restaurant
Category:
People Watching
170 S Market St
San Jose,
California 95113
The atmosphere is great for any special occasion you might want to celebrate. The best dish are...
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The atmosphere is great for any special occasion you might want to celebrate. The best dish are the honwy walnut prawns- just outstanding. The service is really attentive and charming.
Pros: Extensive Menu, Great dessert, Attentive service
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