Recently opened restaurants in the San Jose area
Recently opened restaurants in the San Jose area
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."
US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average person dines out about 4.6 times per month, up significantly from three times in 2023. Diners are going out to eat for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).
As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.
Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in San Jose in 2025 using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
Shake Shack Campbell
- Rating: 2.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1570 South Bascom Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Teriyaki Madness
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 850 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Lucky House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2622 Union Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Slanging Dough
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1702 Meridian Ave. Ste l San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Farmers Market
- Read more on Yelp
May Chieu Noodles And Drinks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 4100 Monterey Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
Tasca Portuguesa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1401 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Portuguese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Bánh Cuốn Hồng Hạnh
- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Story Road Ste 1007 San Jose, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Mendocino Farms
- Rating: 4.3/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1696 Saratoga Ave. #94 San Jose, California
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Tono coffee project
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 525 North 7th St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
El Apartamento
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 82 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Moc Delights
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 969 Story Road Unit 6033 San Jose, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Kakuna Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4632 Meridian Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Carlitos Tijuana Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2651 Senter Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Craving Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Meridian Ave. Ste 2 San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
Pho Life
- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1674 Berryessa Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Hobee's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 261 North 2nd St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Atulya Bharat
- Rating: 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1710 Berryessa Road Ste 107 San Jose, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
The Barbeque Pit
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1349 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
Hajis Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1185 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
Masala Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 82 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Eos & Nyx
- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 201 South Second St. Ste 120 San Jose, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 68 metros.
