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Affordable Restaurants in San Jose, CA
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in San Jose, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is JOEY Valley Fair with a 4.8-star rating from 2,263 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Paper Plane and The Table. The average rating across all listed restaurants in San Jose is 4.3 stars from 1,383 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in San Jose range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.3★
Avg rating
1,383
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
JOEY Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 1840, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
Restaurants Rankings in San Jose, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | JOEY Valley Fair2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 1840, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA | 4.8★ | 2,263 |
| #2 | Paper Plane72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA | 4.4★ | 2,590 |
| #3 | The Table1110 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125, USA | 4.3★ | 2,391 |
| #4 | The GrandView15005 Mt Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA 95140, USA | 4.3★ | 1,766 |
| #5 | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse511 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA | 4.2★ | 2,753 |
| #6 | San Pedro Square Market87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA | 4.6★ | 1,355 |
| #7 | Adega1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, USA | 4.4★ | 602 |
| #8 | Secco Restaurant & Bar300 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA | 3.8★ | 86 |
| #9 | The Grill on the Alley172 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA | 4.2★ | 624 |
| #10 | Original Joe's San Jose301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA | 4.2★ | 2,810 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
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The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
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