
Restaurants & Food across the San Jose metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned restaurants & food businesses across the San Jose metro, not just the city itself. Listed in San Jose and Los Gatos.
San Jose eats across a very wide city. Downtown and the SoFA district carry the walkable evening, Japantown and Little Portugal are their own districts with their own histories, Willow Glen runs along Lincoln Avenue, and Alum Rock and the east side hold a lot of the everyday food. Caribbean, Ethiopian, Mexican and Vietnamese kitchens are all well represented. Several of these businesses are caterers or trucks rather than dining rooms, so check how to order before you travel.
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Where they are across the San Jose metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of San Jose
- Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, San Jose (town center)
- Mudai Restaurant, San Jose (town center)
- Nirvana Soul, San Jose (town center)
- Oakmont Senior Living of Silver Creek, San Jose (town center)
- Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant, San Jose (town center)
- Zona Rosa Los Gatos, Los Gatos (street address)
- Zona Rosa San Jose, San Jose (street address)
Eating out in San Jose? Start with these.
Short guides to finding a table worth the trip, from neighborhood counters to the farmers market, and how a good review helps the kitchen you liked.

Guides for eating out
Reading picked for restaurants & food and for the San Jose metro.

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Diverse-Owned Businesses in San Jose to Support in 2026
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Where to be around San Jose
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the San Jose metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Events & Weddings2 places Photo: Steven Cotton Photography
Professional Services3 places Photo: Black Swan Consulting Inc.
Financial Services2 places Photo: Prosperity Lab
Manufacturing & Supply2 places Photo: TransPak, Inc.- Arts & Entertainment1 place
Construction1 place Photo: Renaissance Executive Forums Silicon Valley
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many restaurants are listed across the San Jose metro?
Seven right now, in San Jose and Los Gatos. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Do restaurants in San Jose take reservations?
Many do, and plenty are walk-in only. Some kitchens here are takeout, catering or food-truck operations with no dining room, so check how each one takes orders before you go.
How can I ask about allergies or dietary needs?
Call ahead rather than asking at the table, and ask how the kitchen handles cross-contact, not just whether a dish contains an ingredient. Small kitchens are often very accommodating when they know in advance.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a restaurant that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a restaurant we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.











