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Restrictions 

Some restrictions may apply. These restrictions may include (but are not limited to):

  • Prix Fixe menu prices do not include tax, beverages and gratuity (unless otherwise noted).
  • Prix Fixe menus are per person (unless otherwise noted) and may not be split or shared.
  • Prix Fixe menus may not be valid with Passport Cards, Discover Downtown San Jose cards, Downtown Arts & Dining Gift Certificates, other promotional offers, coupons, or discounts.

 

Please call individual restaurants for details about their restrictions.

Dine Downtown: Call for volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help staff the Dine Downtown information table at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in San Pedro Square on Fridays - May 21, 28, June 4 and June 11 from 10am – 2pm and at Music in the Park on Thursdays June 3 and 10 from 5 – 9pm. Familiarity with downtown required - go to sjdowntown.com to brush up on Dine Downtown participating restaurants and City Bites. Compensation will be provided in the form of food, beverages and a fun experience. 

Please inquire at:  volunteers@sjdowntown.com

 

 


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19Market
19 N. Market St.

(408) 280-6111

Website

PDF Menu - longer description

Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 and $30 per person

First Course
Fresh Spring Rolls
Vietnamese Chicken Salad

*For Vegetarian: Veg Spring Rolls & Veg Vietnamese Salad

Second Course
Lemongrass Chicken
Spicy Grounded Pork & Tofu
Seared Mekong Basa
Eggplant & Tofu in Curry Sauce

*All entrees are served with Steamed Jasmine Rice

Third Course
Tropical Pudding



Reserve a Table

Parking Validated




71 Saint Peter



71 N. San Pedro St.

(408)971-8523

Website



Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


Served with a glass of 2008 Parrone Sparkling Rose,
Mendoza Argentina

First Course (Spanish)
Trio Of Spanish Tapas

Second Course (Italian)
Early Summer Vegetable Risotto

Third Course (California)
Bacon Wrapped Top Sirloin and Sea Scallops
in a Pink Grapefruit Buerre Blanc
Manchego Cheese Potato Tart, Rioja Reduction

Fourth Course (French)
Mini Chocolate Creme Brule with Fresh Berries



Parking Validated




Affinity300 Almaden Blvd.

In the Downtown Hilton

(408) 287-2100

Website

PDF menu - longer description

Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Marinated Ahi Tuna Tartar
Mini Beef Wellington

Second Course
Affinity Crepe - Sauteed Tomato and Bacon in a Light Cream Sauce Topped with Avocado  
Sage Crepe - Sautéed Chicken & Mushroom in a Cream Sage Sauce
New Yorker Crepe - Grilled New York Steak with Peppercorn Sauce

Third Course
Italian Cream Cake
Tiramisu
New York Cheesecake




 

 

Agenda399 S. First St.

(408) 287-3991

Website

PDF Menu

 

Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
This Aint Yo Mama's Caesar Salad
Calling the Kettle Black (our house made soup)

Second Course
Chef Gator's Chicken Baton Rouge
Uncle Willie's Roast Porlk Loin w/ Apple Jack Brandy Gravy
Grandpa Fate's Pan Roasted Catfish
Always a Vegetarian Special

Third Course
Aunt Helen Jean's Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding
Chef Gator's Famous Bananas Foster (for 2)



Arcadia


100 W. San Carlos St.

In the San Jose Marriott

(408) 278-4555

Website

PDF menu - longer description



Prix Fixe Menu Price
$40 per person


First Course
Mushroom Bisque
Cypress Grove Cheese Tasting
Arcadia Salad

Second Course
Braised Short Rib
Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop
Crispy Arctic Char

Third Course
Pot De Crème
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
Michael’s Root Beer Float


Reserve a Table





Azucar71 E. San Fernando

(408)  293-8482

Website

PDF Menu



Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Ceviche
Calamari
Plato de Azucar

Second Course
Lomo Saltado - Peru
Pasta con Pollo - Azucar Original
Enchiladas Suizas - Mexico
Fajitas

Third Course
Flan
Tres Leches

Reserve a Table
Parking Validated



Bella Mia


58 S. First St.

(408) 280-1993

Website

PDF Menu


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Caesar Salad
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, with blue cheese, cherry tomato and house dressing

Second Course
Petite Filet Mignon and Prawns
Crab Stuffed Salmon

Third Course
Petite White Chocolate Cheesecake
Petite Tiramisu



Parking Validated



Billy Berks99 S. First St

(408) 292-4300

Website

PDF Menu - longer description


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20, $30 and $40 per person

(price determined by entree selection)

First Course
Rustic Flatbread
Shrimp Cocktail

Guava Glazed Sticky Ribs
Fried Zucchini
Lil’ Chopper Salad
Lil’ Caesar Salad

Second Course
Steak House Cobb - $20
Tri Mushroom Pasta - $20
Pan Seared Rustic Salmon - $30
Tuscan Chicken - $30
Blackened Ribeye - $40
Spicy Louisiana Prawns - $40

Third Course
Gerardo’s Bread Pudding
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Key Lime Brulee
Hot Fudge Sundae

25% off all bottles of wine when two people
order from the prix fixe menu.


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated




The Brit173 W. Santa Clara St.

(408) 278-1400

Website

PDF Menu - longer description




Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 per person

First Course
Beer
House Wine
Well Drink

Second Course
Fish and Chips
Shepherd’s Pie
Banger’s and Mash

Third Course
Mum’s Apple Pie
Traditional Rice Pudding
New York Cheesecake



Parking Validated



E&O96 S. First St.
(408) 938-4100
Website
PDF Menu - longer description


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 and $30 per person



$20 per person

First Course
 Any Flat Bread
Indonesian Corn Fritters
Butter Lettuce Salad
Asian Caesar Salad

Second Course
Spicy Shrimp & BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Shrimp Noodle
Firecracker Chicken

Third Course
Choose any dessert from the list


$30 per person

First Course
Any spice grilled satay
Pork & Shitake Mushroom Lettuce Cups
Crispy Shrimp

Second Course
Shaking Beef
Hardwood Grilled Ahi
Shiso Pepper Grilled Salmon

Third Course
Choose any dessert from the list


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated




Emile's545 S. Second St.
(408) 289-1960
Website
PDF Menu - longer description

Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Prawns Bordelaise
Salad Mimosa
Spinach Salad
French Onion Soup Gratin
Soup du Jour

Second Course
Beef Brochette
Grilled Lamb Chops
House Made Saucisson
Chicken Picatta
Filet of Trout Grenobloise
Emile's Tortellini
Sautéed Potato Gnocchi

Third Course
Chocolate Decadence Cake
Warm Apple Tart
Crème Brule
New York Cheesecake
Two Scoops of Housemade Ice Cream or Sorbet


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated




Eulipia

374 S. First St.

(408) 280-6161

Website

PDF Menu - longer description



 
Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 and $30 per person

$20 per person

First Course
Eulipia House Salad

Second Course
Breaded Lemon Chicken
Arugula and Basil Pesto Linguine

Third Course
Lemon Lime Pie
Crème Brulee

$30 per person

First Course
Caesar Salad with Hearts of Romaine
Eulipia House Salad

Second Course
Bleu Cheese Fettuccine
Atlantic Salmon Roasted with Cashews
Chicken Breast with Melted Brie
Grilled Hanger Steak with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

Third Course
New York Style Cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Torte



Parking Validated





Fahrenheit99 E. San Fernando St.
(408) 998-9998
Website
PDF Menu - longer description


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person

First Course
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Ahi Tuna Tartare Tostadas
Green Apple & Asian Pear Salad

Second Course
Honey Chili Chicken
Citrus-Sake Halibut
Filet Mignon

Third Course
Chocolate Decadence
Orange Amaretto Cheesecake
Assorted Sorbettos and Gelatos


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated





The Grill172 S. Market St.
In the Fairmont Hotel
(408) 294-2244
Website
PDF Menu - longer description


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$40 per person

First Course
The Grill Mixed Green Salad
Soup of the Day
Crab Cake

Second Course
Cedar Plank Salmon
Filet Mignon with Roquefort Cheese Herb Crust
Grilled Shrimp Pomodoro

Third Course
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Key Lime Pie
Seasonal Gelato


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated





Gumbo Jumbo80 N. Market St.

(408) 294-8626

Website

PDF Menu




Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 and $30 per person

$20 per person

First Course
Sweet Potatoes, Okra and Corn Fritters
Crawfish Egg Rolls
Crawfish Wontons

Second Course
Chicken Jambalaya
Cajun Lemongrass Chicken
Veggie Garlic Noodles
Chicken Garlic Noodles

Third Course
Beignets
Bread Pudding

$30 per person

First Course
Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Catfish
Fried Crawfish

Second Course
Seafood Jambalaya
Blackened Catfish
Prawns Garlic Noodles

Third Course
Beignets
Bread Pudding
Chocolate Mousse Cake

Parking Validated




Habana Cuba238 Race St.

(408) 998-2822

Website


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 per person


First Course
Yuca Frita & Tostones Combo
Avocado Salad
Chicken Soup

Second Course
Ropa Vieja (Beef)
Fricase de Pollo (Chicken)
Champioñes a la Habana  (Vegetarian)

Third Course
Flan
Arroz con Leche
Tres Leches


Reserve a Table


 

 

Hanuman

 

1 E. San Fernando St

(408) 286-2482

Website

 

 

 

Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person

First Course
Chicken Satay
Angel Wings
Fresh Spring Rolls

Second Course
Pad Thai Noodle Chicken/Tofu
Garlic and Pepper Chicken
Panang Salmon
Crying Tiger/Hanuman Fish Salmon

Third Course
Fried Banana and Ice Cream
Mango Sticky Rice

Add a bottle of Edna Valley Chardonnay or BV Merlot for $15


Parking Validated




Hawgs150 S. Second Street

(408) 287-9955

Website

PDF Menu


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 per person

First Course
Cup of Newhattan Clam Chowder
Caesar Salad
Hawgs Salad

Second Course
Linguine & Clams
Chicken & Prawns
Panko Crusted Tilapia

Third Course
New York Cheesecake
Vanilla or Chocolate Gelato
Seasonal Sorbet



Parking Validated




Il Fornaio 302 S. Market St.

In the Sainte Claire Hotel

(408) 271-3366

Website
PDF Menu - longer
Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Zimino all’Aragosta e Granchio (Sardegna)
Tamatta cun Casu (Sardegna)
Carpaccio (Veneto)

Second Course
Culingiones (Sardegna)
Sogliola alla Sassarese (Sardegna)
Maiale Ripieno al Forno (Sardegna)

Third Course
Panna Cotta al Mirto (Sardegna)
Zabaione alla Gritti (Veneto)
Crespelle di Mele (Veneto)


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated



La Pastaia233 W. Santa Clara St.
In the Hotel De Anza
(408)286-8686
Website
PDF Menu - longer description
Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Calamari
Mista salad
Carpaccio

Second Course
Ossobuco d’agnello
Maiale grilled pork chop
Pesce del giorno

Third Course
Gelato
Tiramisu
Decadent chocolate crème brulee


Reserve a Table



Loft Bar and Bistro



90 S. 2nd St.

(408) 291-0677

Website




Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20, $30, and $40 per person


$20 per person

First Course
Pear Salad
Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad

Second Course
French Dip Sandwich
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Meatloaf

Third Course
Crème Brulee
New York Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse

$30 per person

First Course
Pear Salad
Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad

Second Course
Chicken Marsala
Pesto Salmon
Teriyaki Beef Short Ribs

Third Course
Crème Brulee
New York Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse

$40 per person

First Course
Pear Salad
Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad

Second Course
Crab Cakes
Grilled Filet of Beet
Chicken and Prawn Picatta

Third Course
Crème Brulee
New York Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated




Mezcal25 W. San Fernando St.

(408) 283-9595

Website

PDF Menu - longer description

Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 and $30

$20 per person

First Course
Consome de Pollo
Ensalada Tricolor
Quesadillas Fritas

Second Course
Chicken Enchiladas Oaxacan Style
Tamales Mole
Mole Negro

Third Course
Flan
Rice Pudding
Oaxacan Ice Cream

$30 per person

First Course
Calamari
Guacamole Table Side
Soup of the Day

Second Course
Sesame Crusted Salmon
Rib Eye Steak
Chiles Rellenos

Third Course
Crepes Table Side
Bunuelo
Fruit Tart



Parking Validated




Morocco's

86 N. Market St.

(408) 998-1509

Website


 


Prix Fixe Menu Prices
$20, $30 and $40 per person

$20 per person
*Served with a complimentary glass of Sangria*

First Course
Lentil Salad
Nut & Cheese Platter

Second Course
Chicken Tagine
Vegetarian Couscous
Vegetarian Tagine

Third Course
Almond paste honey briwatts
Seasonal Ice Cream

$30 per person
*Served with a complimentary glass of Sangria*

First Course
Eggplant Puree Salad
Spinach Nut & Fruit Salad
Chef Jay’s special Mediterranean Salad w/ Goat Cheese

Second Course
Beef Tagine
Chicken M’Rouzia
Vegetarin R’Fissa

Third Course
Almond Paste Honey Briwatts
White Chocolate & Strawberry Briwatts
Warm Chocolate Cake

$40 per person
*Served with a complimentary glass of Sangria*

First Course
Briwatts Sampler (Vegetarian, Chicken, & Crab)
Shrimp Pil-Pil
Seafood Summer Salad
   
Second Course
Fish Tagine
Lamb M’Rouzia
Vegetarian Delight

Third Course
Briwatts Sampler
(Almond, White Chocolate & Strawberry, Mijool Dates)
Chef’s Specialty



Parking Validated




Morton's177 Park Ave.

(408) 947-7000

Website

Chef Profile

PDF Menu: $40
PDF Menu: $50





Prix Fixe Menu Price
$40 and $50 per person

$40 Prix Fixe Menu

First Course
Caesar Salad
Morton's Salad


Second Course 


Single Cut Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce

Broiled Salmon Fillet with Chef's Beurre Blanc Sauce

Chicken Christopher with Garlic Beurre Blanc Sauce

Served with mashed potatoes, steamed fresh broccoli, sauteed garlic green beans
 or sautéed spinach & mushrooms
 
Third Course
Double Chocolate Mousse

Creme Brulee

Pair your dinner with a bottle of 2007 Estancia Pinot Noir, Monterey or 2008 Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc, Napa for an additional $39 per bottle.

$50 Prix Fixe Menu

First Course
Morton's Salad

Caesar Salad

Second Course
Broiled Sea Scallops

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Colossal Shrimp Alexander

Third Course
Single Cut Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce

Served with mashed potatoes, steamed fresh broccoli, sauteed garlic green beans 
or sautéed spinach & mushrooms
 
Fourth Course
Key Lime Pie

Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake

Pair your dinner with a bottle of 2007 Estancia Pinot Noir, Monterey or 2008 Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc, Napa for an additional $39 per bottle.


Reserve a Table




Mosaic 211 S. First St.

In the Four Points by Sheraton

(408) 282-8888

Website

Chef Profile


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 and $40 per person


$30 per person

First Course
Roasted Asparagus & Fennel Salad

Second Course
Day Boat Scallops

Third Course
Gelato

$40 per person

First Course
Mosaic Crab Cake
Caesar Salad

Second Course
Poached Scottish Salmon
Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Third Course
Choco Supreme


Reserve a Table



Motif


389 S. First St.

(408) 279-1888

Website

Chef Profile



Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person


First Course
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Prosciutto with Seasonal Melon
Spicy Beef and Green Papaya Salad

Second Course
Braised Korean Barbeque
Stuffed Tempura Battered Squash Blossoms and Pasta
Asian Cioppino with Prawns, Fish, and Scallops

Third Course
Crème Brulee Tiramisu
Banana Lumpia with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Lycee and Pineapple Sorbet




PF Changs98 S. Second St.

(408) 961-5250

Website




Prix Fixe Menu Price
$40 for two people
 

First Course
(Choose two)
Hot and Sour Soup
Egg Drop Soup

Second Course
(Choose one)
Crispy Green Beans
Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
Dumplings - Shrimp, Pork, or Vegetable
Crab Wontons

Third Course
(Choose two)
Chang's Spicy Chicken
Honey Chicken or Shrimp
Mongolian Beef
Dali Chicken
Ginger Chicken with Broccoli
Kung Pao Chicken, Beef or Shrimp
Orange Peel Chicken, Beef or Shrimp
Beef a la Sichuan
Cantonese Shrimp
Almond and Cashew Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork

Fourth Course
(Choose two)
Choose two of our eight delicious mini-desserts

Parking Validated





Pagoda170 S. Market St.
(408) 998-1900
In the Fairmont
San Jose
Website


Prix Fixe Menu Price
$20 per person


First Course
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Peking-Style Pot Stickers
Spicy Hot & Sour Soup

Second Course
Honey Walnut Prawns
Kung Pao Chicken
Braised Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms and Snow Peas

Third Course
Hazelnut Chocolate & Coffee Silk Cake
Giant Almond Cookie
Crème Brule

Reserve a Table



Paolo's

333 W. San Carlos St. #150

(408) 294-2558

Website

Chef Profile

PDF Menu - longer description




Prix Fixe Menu Price:
$20 and $30 per person
(price determined by entree selection)

First Course
Mousse d’ anitra, mostarda di Cremona
Zuppa del giorno
Campo Salad

Second Course
Maltagliate con pollo arrosto e funghi - $20
Pappardelle di zafferano alla Bolognese - $20
Ossobuco di vitello - $30
Salmone saltati - $30

Third Course
House-made Tiramisu
Semifreddo di ciliege secca
Torta al tartufo di cioccolata


Reserve a Table
Parking Validated




San Pedro Square20 N. Almaden Ave.

(408) 298-9463

Website

PDF Menu - longer description

Chef Profile






Prix Fixe Menu Price
$30 per person

First Course
Bistro Salad
Crab Cake

Second Course
Pork Tenderloin
Certified Angus New York Steak
Grilled Salmon

Third Course
Gelato
Chocolate Torte






SV Capital Club
50 W. San Fernando St. #1700

(408) 971-9300

Website


*Silicon Valley Capital Club will be open to the public for regular dinner hours only during Dine Downtown San Jose, June 2-12, 2010*

Prix Fixe Menu Price
$40 per person

First Course
Seared U-10 Scallop
Pear Salad with Onion Marmalade
Soup or Bisque of the day

Second Course
Grilled Wild Salmon
Roasted Lamb

Third Course
Half Baked Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream and Ammarena Cherries
Chilled Melon Soup with Mojito Sorbet and Frangipan Cookie





Sonoma


31 N. Market St.

(408) 287-4098

Website


Prix Fixe Menu
$20 per person

First Course
Grilled Artichoke
Pesto & Mozzarella Flatbread

Second Course
Chicken & Shrimp Picatta
Penne & Shrimp Pomodoro
Chicken Parmigiana

Third Course
Tiramisu
Shark Attack Chocolate Puck

Beer/Wine
Choice of any beer or any glass of house wine


Prix Fixe Menu
$30 per person

First Course
Crispy Calamari
Chicken Drumettes

Second Course
Small Caesar Salad
Small House Salad
Cup Soup

Third Course
BBQ Tri-Tip Steak
Grilled Salmon Risotto
Sonoma Seafood Pasta

Fourth Course
Shark Attach Chocolate Puck
Dark Chocolate Fondue

Beer/Wine
Choice of any beer or any glass of house wine



Parking Validated





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