Graphic promoting Dine Downtown San Jose Restaurant Week, July 9–19, featuring prix fixe menus, chef specials, and food and drink pairings, presented by San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
Ditch the Car, Grab Your Fork: Experience the World at San Jose's Dine Downtown

This month, Silicon Valley is welcoming the world. With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, the energy across the region is unlike anything we've seen in years. And while the matches and watch parties have drawn huge crowds, there's another celebration worth your time right in the heart of Downtown San Jose.

Downtown’s 18th annual restaurant week, Dine Downtown San Jose, runs concurrently with the World Cup finale, from July 9 -19. It brings together dozens of local restaurants for 11 days of special offers, prix fixe menus and culinary showcases. It's a great opportunity to explore what Downtown San Jose has to offer!  With parking and traffic expected to be more challenging than usual during World Cup week, VTA Light Rail and bus services offer a convenient, stress-free way to get there.

A World of Flavors, Close to Home

Downtown San Jose's dining scene reflects the diversity of our community. This year's Dine Downtown participants offer a genuinely impressive range of international cuisines:

  • Mediterranean Fusion: Ride the Blue or Green line to the Paseo de San Antonio station and head over to Eos & Nyx, an incredible, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that also incorporates Californian, Spanish, Italian, French, and North African flavors.
  • Oaxacan Mexican: Immerse yourself in the rich, authentic tastes of Mexico with a stop at Mezcal for their famous house-made moles.
  • Japanese Sushi: Roll up to Sushi Confidential for creative, high-energy sushi plates and great cocktails.
  • Cambodian & Asian Fusion: Sample rich, authentic Cambodian dishes at Angkor Chef, or pair up with Nomikai for an amazing, modern social lounge vibe featuring fantastic fusion bites.
  • More Cuisines Represented: Cuban, Thai, Portuguese, Soul Food, Mexican, French Inspired, Seafood, Italian, New American, Modern Californian, and Vegetarian / Vegan options.

You can find the full list of participating restaurants at DineDowntownSJ.com.

Planning Your Trip

VTA's Blue and Green Light Rail lines serve Downtown San Jose directly, with stops at San Antonio, Paseo de San Antonio, and Santa Clara stations placing riders within easy walking distance of participating restaurants. Multiple bus routes also provide service to the downtown core throughout the day.

If you’re looking to plan your trip, check out Transit App!

Support Local, Ride VTA

Dine Downtown is a celebration of the restaurants that make San Jose a vibrant, world-class city. We encourage riders to take advantage of both events happening simultaneously: watch a match, explore a new cuisine, and let VTA handle the commute.

For a full list of participating restaurants and to plan your transit route, visit the DineDowntownSJ.com and VTA.org.

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