Kristin M: Go to wine tasting with Sarah - the chardonnays are delicious!
K V S: Love this winery! Favorite wine: Tower Road Petite Syrah. Favorite staff: Scott, he picks out the best wine for every occasion. Fav memory: Louie teaching me the proper swirl. Fav class: Blending
Ric Bretschneider: The last tasting should always be the Late Harvest Riesling. So clean, hint of sweet, the perfect finish.
2. Wine Affairs
8.0
1435 The Alameda (btwn Hester & Shasta), San Jose, CA
Wine Bar · Shasta Hanchette Park · 26 tips and reviews
Olivier Marie: Last Tuesday of the month is wine tasting night. Best value on great wines in the area. Don't miss it and mark your calendars!
Kristin Galvin: Great place to grab some cheese and wine. They also have tons of special beer brews you won't find at your typical joint.
Josh Chua: Go ahead, order beer from the awesome beer list and disrespect wine in its own house like the scandalous bitch you are.
3. Left Bank Brasserie
7.8
377 Santana Row Ste 1100 (at Santana Row), San Jose, CA
French Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews
Nusha Hatamy: Wine tasting, Yumm:)
Marilou Alejo: Order the truffled Parmesan french fries and dip them in the fondue aux fromages for cheesy deliciousness. :)
Alec Mitchell: One of the best spots on the Row fosho. Seasonally changing menu, organic farm to table food, fresh oysters, unique cocktails, and brunch. Plus you can watch the Giants game. Doesn't get much better.
10. Bill's Cafe
8.7
302 N Bascom Ave (at Naglee Ave), San Jose, CA
Café · Rose Garden · 72 tips and reviews
Clint Hines: Try the Pariessiene French Toast. Amazing.
Chris Pendleton: Parking sucks. There's a residential street (McDandiel) around the corner with lots 'O parking though.
Cat Palmer: The veggie skillet is delicious AND loaded with nutrients so you'll feel better about pairing it with a mimosa. Which, by the way, is a great source of vitamin C :)
12. SAP Center at San Jose
8.7
525 W Santa Clara St (at N Autumn St), San Jose, CA
Hockey Stadium · Central San Jose · 224 tips and reviews
Ken Loo: Spicy Edaname is awesome, hidden on second floor
NHL: Survival Tip: Every time the Sharks are on the power-play, the "Jaws" theme is played. Make sure to move your hands up and down like jaws chomping with the rest of the fans.
ESPN: The "Shark Tank" hosted UCLA & Kansas in a 2007 Elite 8 match-up that featured 10 current NBA players. Among them were Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook as well as NBA champion Mario Chalmers.
13. Cafe Stritch
374 S 1st St (btwn E San Carlos & E San Salvador St), San Jose, CA
Bar · Downtown San Jose · 57 tips and reviews
Joseph Pyle: Amazing live bands.. And the occasional guest singer. Great atmosphere, great food, and friendly people.
Tip Network: This place is amazing. Outdoor patio. Two stories inside. Full alcohol and coffee bar. Lots of space. Oh, and full kitchen with a ton of small plates and entrees.
Princess Susannah Greenwood: What a gem! Great portion sizes, very tasty good, extremely affordable, fantastic beer selection and a variety of live music. Small menu (wish there were more items) but can't go wrong!