The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Jose (2024)

1.Paesano's Ristorante Italiano

8.0

350 W Julian St (Hwy. 87), San Jose, CA

Italian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 31 tips and reviews

Joan Tesauro:The mozzarella marina appetizer is so good!

Rochelle Yousefian:Clean and neat, courteous service, great appetizers (lamb skewers were really good and Calamari nice and crispy), good foot just make sure if you like your Rib eye medium rare emphasize

Asaf Ziv:The special Burrata cheese with tomatoes and prosciutto appetizer was amazing!

2.Taiwan Restaurant

8.2

1306 Lincoln Ave (btw Willow Street & Minnesota), San Jose, CA

Chinese Restaurant · Willow Glen · 28 tips and reviews

Travis W:Taiwan pancake is a delicious appetizer.

Gina Blancarte-Millard:The fried eggplant appetizer wit garlic sauce is delicious!

Michael Dean:One of my favorite restaurants in the area. I always get the Mixed Chow Mein, but really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

3.Curry Up Now

7.6

3250 Zanker Rd #30, San Jose, CA

Indian Restaurant · North San Jose · 25 tips and reviews

Romit Mehta:Good appetizers, nice variations of popular co*cktails (added Indian twists), good ambience

Tyler:So good. The appetizer plate and drinks are amazing!

Christian Dickmann:Loved the Tikka Tikka hummus paneer (but chicken should be great too). Naughty Naan is also a great choice.

4.The Cheesecake Factory

8.2

3041 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Westfield Valley Fair), Santa Clara, CA

American Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews

Michael Levine:Go to the bar, order drinks and an appetizer, and ask for your dinner to go. Skip the dinner wait, and still enjoy the atmosphere, awesome iced tea and bread. Mmm that bread.

Vida Martsolf:Happy hour is the best with $5 drinks and appetizers

板津 魁彦:Long wait time on Friday night but worth the wait. Luau salad and snacks from appetizers are amazing!

5.Teske's Germania

8.4

255 N 1st St (at Devine St), San Jose, CA

German Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 30 tips and reviews

Marissa Gates:Love the sausage plate appetizer and the jaegarschnitzel. Delicious! Went there for Springfest, and my only problem was the children there late at night. The band couldn't play the fun songs.

Clint Greenwood:Do your mouth a favor and get the sausage sampler appetizer -- Das Ist Gut!!!

Joy:The Reuben sliders in puff pastry are outstanding...Love this place!!!

6.Yard House

8.2

300 Santana Row, San Jose, CA

American Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

Jo:Order a bunch of appetizers... more bang for your buck and during happy hour only half your buck!

Athonia Cappelli:Gardein sliders 🍔 appetizer available for vegans and vegetarians!

Stefan D.:Gigantic beer selection and very nice food. The egg roll appetizers are pretty darn good.

7.Maggiano’s Little Italy

7.8

3055 Olin Ave (at S. Winchester Blvd.), San Jose, CA

Italian Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Sol Salamanca:italian appetizers at brunch time were one of the best experiences! I met three guys there and made my meal absolutely pleasantly!! one of the best italian restaurants in USA

Michelle:Love the salmon lemon and herb. Stuffed mushrooms is a great appetizer

Guilherme Chapiewski:Pepperoni Fondue appetizer is ridiculously good.

8.Sanraku

8.3

925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA

Sushi Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 4 tips and reviews

Ray Everett:It's trite to say everything is great, but it is. Good portions of fresh fish, karaage is outstanding, the minced Toro appetizer is amazing. Even the teriyaki beef is better than you'd expect.

Carolyn Kao:Fish imported from Tokyo's Tsukiji Market, unbeatable selection. Get their Tokujo: 7 chef selected nigiri, 1 roll

August Heckmann:Lunch omakase is amazing and a great deal!

9.Cha Cha Sushi

7.6

547 W Capitol Expy (at Bluefield Dr.), San Jose, CA

Sushi Restaurant · South San Jose · 73 tips and reviews

Robin Chelliyil:they have free oysters for appetizer. it is great!

Mona:Try the Spicy Mussels - complimentary appetizer

Sheryl Martinez:Sashimi assortment appetizer is yum!

8.1

4628 Meridian Ave (at Branham), San Jose, CA

Middle Eastern Restaurant · Branham-Jarvis · 11 tips and reviews

Tracy Juang:Eggplant appetizer is very good!! ( this is the only eggplant dish I ever really liked)

Alisha Y:Persian tea for days!

Loree Johnston Davila:Great service!

11.LB Steak

7.4

334 Santana Row Ste 1000 (Between Tatum Ln and Alyssum Ln), San Jose, CA

Steakhouse · 65 tips and reviews

Alicia:Order the Maple‐Glazed Pork Belly appetizer. DELICIOUS!

Jason Hegyessy:Steak tartare and the Spanish octopus appetizers where wonderful and full of flavor. The skirt-steak was cooked to perfection.

tina 🏄🏻‍♀️ 🎟🎹🎼🍜🍣🥃:yummy salmon and side dishes. rich side dishes tho

7.2

925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA

American Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 64 tips and reviews

Stacy Taylor:Get the avocado eggroll appetizer and the Pizookie for dessert is heavenly!

Krys Blackwood:The black & blue appetizer flatbread is delicious and big enough for a meal! So's the Mac n cheese

Terry Drymonacos:I had their pulled pork fries appetizer and it came a minute before the main course. They apologized and didn't charge me. Impressed by their service and the food was tasty. Going back!

13.Left Bank Brasserie

7.9

377 Santana Row Ste 1100 (at Santana Row), San Jose, CA

French Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

Cherry 🍒:분위기 좋고 음식도 무난한 프렌치 레스토랑. 비즈니스 파트너와 식사하기에 좋은 곳으로 추천할 만한 곳. 저녁 식사로 와인과 에피타이저, 메인 메뉴를 인당 1개씩 주문한다면 팁을 포함해서 인당 10만원~ 15만원 사이 정도 나올 것이다.

John Nunes:Try the salt cod fritters - a new appetizer on the menu. Almost as good as my mom’s! 🇵🇹

Minion Republic:Very nice business crowds on Weds & Thursday afternoon/night. Truffle fries is tasty with wine.

14.The Grill on the Alley

7.5

172 S Market St (at Paseo de San Antonio), San Jose, CA

Steakhouse · Downtown San Jose · 47 tips and reviews

Princess Susannah Greenwood:Happy hour appetizers are great but you can run up a bill! Outdoor seating is good people viewing!

Ian O'Neill:A bit expensive, but a fun place to meet friends and have appetizers. Good service.

Rabbi Lobel:28oz ribeye is worth the money if you have a big appetite. One of the best steakhouses in the area. Brownie sundae dessert is also awesome.

15.SP² Communal Bar + Restaurant

7.6

72 N Almaden Ave (btwn W St. John St & W Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA

Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 48 tips and reviews

GERIMAC:Amazing food! Cauliflower appetizer and bread pudding are phenomenal!

Nigel:Nice bar, amazing appetizers ! Get the pork and beef meatballs!

Msdupsy:Latest bar in SJ, ask for the kiwi crostini and the ribs

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