Dry Creek Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

1. Dry Creek Grill

8.4
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Willow Glen · 29 tips and reviews

Jacqueline O.Jacqueline O.: From the ambiance to the beverages to the food, this place is a must! Sal is one of the best bartenders in San Jose, he makes all his drinks to perfection. Everything I've tried is damn good!

Tri H.Tri Huynh: Ok food but I hate living in San Jose

Tone M.Tone Mosley: Braised short ribs. Very bland needs flavoring... Salt or pepper or ketchup or steak sauce something anything!

Jack Holder's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

2. Jack Holder's Restaurant & Bar

8.4
3153 Meridian Ave, Ste 20 (at Hillsdale Ave), San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Neal J.Neal Jack: Crab melt sandwich is amazing

Ryan B.Ryan Brallier: Enjoyed a hearty breakfast with my wife. I had the biscuits and gravy and she had a spinach and mushroom omelette. Both were large portions.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Torrez: Remind me never sit at the bar in front of the kitchen. You get lost amidst the prep work for DoorDash. Next time I’ll go back to the regular bar. Bartenders do a much better job. Terrible@experience

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

3. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
925 Blossom Hill Rd Ste 1717, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 102 tips and reviews

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Jon K.Jon K.: Try the Cheesecake

Peruchacho D.Peruchacho Dat: Havin dinner

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

4. The Cheesecake Factory

8.2
3041 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Westfield Valley Fair), Santa Clara, CA
American Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews

RaymondMarcRaymondMarc: Try Chipotle Spicy Chicken Pasta. You'll not regret it.

Michael L.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.

Guilherme C.Guilherme Chapiewski: Love chocolate? Want to try something different than cheesecake? Go for the Linda's Fudge Cake, it's one of the best chocolate cakes I ever had!

Yard House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

5. Yard House

8.2
300 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

David A.David Addison: Truffle Fries + Mac and Cheese is the way to go.

Brian B.Brian B: Cell phone reception here is abysmal

Cindy S.Cindy S.: Yummy truffle fries!

Bazille is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

6. Bazille

8.1
San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Greg L.Greg Lowe: Brunch, dinner

Sally W.Sally Wallace: Brussel sprouts

Holder's Country Inn is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

7. Holder's Country Inn

8.0
1424 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · West Valley · 19 tips and reviews

Gina B.Gina Barga: I've been going here for breakfast for over 5 years now and have yet to get something I don't like. Best items are the Swedish pancakes, scrambles with pepper plant, pumpkin pancakes, and OJ & Coffee!

Katie M.Katie M: Try the Swedish pancakes - they're excellent :-)

Lourdes N.Lourdes Nava: I love the Swedish pancackes my husband love their hash browns and theire coffee

Red Lobster is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

8. Red Lobster

7.7
2040 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Santiago H.Santiago Hernandez: The creamy lobster alfredo was really good!

Sofia R.Sofia Rivas: I Love Red Lobster

April Q.April Quintos: Ultimate feast awesome meal:-)

Just Breakfast is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

9. Just Breakfast

7.2
2901 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · South San Jose · 15 tips and reviews

daniela c.daniela castaneda: The whole food is a yum! A good way to start your day!!❤️

Marie J.Marie Jenkins: Terrible service! Waitress claims she's busy. BUSY TALKING TO THE OTHER WAITRESS. >:(

blaine j.blaine jackson: get bicuits and gravy!!! it is good. my service was good! they are very personal it seems.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

7.2
925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 64 tips and reviews

Jón H.Jón Hörðdal: Avocado Eggrolls, Ahi Tuna Salad and Pizookies.

Stacy M.Stacy M: Go here if you want to be ignored while waiters hang out and shoot the shit with each other.

Bryan I.Bryan I: I love getting BJs!

Spuds Potato Bar is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

11. Spuds Potato Bar

7.1
San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 4 tips and reviews

Jason D.Jason DeHaan: The Mexicano is amazing.

Aaron C.Aaron Carlisle: German potato is damn tasty!

CSCS: Baked potatoes

4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

12. 4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop

8.7
1441 N 4th St (btwn Gish Rd. & Archer St.), San Jose, CA
Diner · North San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Dave N.Dave Najar: Great breakfast, even better atmosphere with all the friendly regulars. Try any of the Hawaiian breakfasts and u will not be disappointed.

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: My usual go-to for diner breakfast when I'm visiting. Inexpensive and good. This place has a bevy of "the usuals" who have been coming here for years!

Amy B.Amy B: Don't expect greasy spoon. Great food. Chicken friend steak and eggs has real chicken garvey. It's delicious but if you except white, sausage gravy don't.

Amato's Cheesesteaks is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

13. Amato's Cheesesteaks

8.6
1162 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · West Valley · 31 tips and reviews

Mickie V.Mickie Vannier: Great cheese fries, huge portions, tons of food, and fun staff!

Rob G.Rob G: Best cheesesteaks EVER!!!

BABY D $.BABY D $$$: cheez friez are AMAZING

Mendocino Farms is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

14. Mendocino Farms

8.4
3090 Olsen Dr (Santana Row), San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · 12 tips and reviews

Justin L.Justin Lisenby: Awesome food. Highly recommend stopping in for a healthy lunch.

Jón H.Jón Hörðdal: Great sandwiches, quick service and good value for money. Could be a bit cleaner but a nice place.

V C.V C: Tasty, creative salads and sandwiches. Great service. Fast casual where they bring out your food to you.

Bill's Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Jose.

15. Bill's Cafe

8.6
5631 Cottle Rd (at Poughkeepsie Rd), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Amanda R.Amanda Rodriguez: The orange juice is fresh squeezed! Call ahead to reduce your wait.

Krys B.Krys Blackwood: Everyone's favorite breakfast place! The waits are always long here on the weekends, but it's worth it. Call ahead and dress for the weather so you can sit outside if necessary.

PaulinaPaulina: The hash browns look like mush.