Good Restaurants Downtown SJ?

> Todd H. wrote:
>
> Can anyone suggest great places to eat in downtown San Jose?
>
> Among the restaurants which look good (but I have not tried) are:
>    Bellino's, Scott's Seafood, several in the Fairmont, Rue de Paris,
>    Bella Mia, Emile's,  La Pastaia, Picasso's, Stratta Grill and Cafe.
>    Ninth Floor (atop the Hotel Le Baron, outside of downtown)
>

You might also want to try Blake's, Shark & Rose, 71 St. Peter and Spiedo; all are located on San Pedro Square...  In addition, there is Pizza Chicago, and newly opened Waves Smokehouse...

> Anyone tried any of them?
>
> Also, what about delis and casual eaterys downtown (such as Sal and
> Luigi's
> Pizzaria, Peggy Sue's hamburgers).Can someone recommend fun, good
> lunch places?
>

Sal's has GREAT pizza...  You might also want to try House of Pizza...

> Thanks! I realize the Metro and SJ Merc. (Eye) review them
> occasionally,
> but I would also like to hear from "regular folks."
>
> Todd Horvitz
> [email removed]

Todd H. wrote:
>Can anyone suggest great places to eat in downtown San Jose?
>
>Among the restaurants which look good (but I have not tried) are:
>   Bellino's, Scott's Seafood, several in the Fairmont, Rue de Paris,
>   Bella Mia, Emile's,  La Pastaia, Picasso's, Stratta Grill and Cafe.
>   Ninth Floor (atop the Hotel Le Baron, outside of downtown)

Bella Mia is boring, expensive and has slow service.  The Chinese place in the Fairmont is very good, but a bit pricey.  La Pastaia is fairly greasy.  Scott's Seafood is nice, but pricey.  I haven't tried the others.

>
>Also, what about delis and casual eaterys downtown (such as Sal and Luigi's
>Pizzaria, Peggy Sue's hamburgers).Can someone recommend fun, good
>lunch places?

I haven't tried these, but I'd recommend skipping Hamburger Mary's.  For a fast, decent lunch, I like Mucho's.  I've been to the ThepThai buffet several times, but I find the new Bangkok Palace to be better.

Val