From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA The Grill on the Alley (Restaurants - American) 172 S Market St Fairmont Hotel, San Jose  CA  95113-2307 • 408-294-2244 Distance: ~44 ft User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This rather clubby hotel restaurant is well-known for its hand-stirred martinis and excellent grilled seafood, prime rib, and filet mignon. With private dining rooms and an intimate main dining area that boasts hardwood floors and leather booths, the restaurant keeps with the Fairmont's well-earned reputation for elegance. Pagoda Restaurant (Restaurants - Asian) 170 S Market St Fairmont San Jose, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-998-3955 Distance: ~50 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in San Jose's Fairmont Hotel, this elegant Chinese restaurant offers an intimate dining environment, including opulent décor and a huge central flower arrangement. Menu items include garlic chicken and mu shu pork, not to mention several fish, seafood and vegetarian options. San Jose Museum of Art (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 110 S Market St, San Jose  CA  95113-2383 • 408-271-6840 Distance: ~308 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. This marvelous art museum focuses on contemporary California art. The museum's collection includes paintings, photography, glasswork, and sculptures. Special exhibits by the likes of Dale Chihuly, whose chandeliers adorn the museum's main entranceway, are quite common. The museum also hosts poetry readings, seminars, and opera recitals. Patrons will find jewelry, books, and unique gift items at the Museum Store. Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) 80 S Market St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-283-8100 Distance: ~481 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. This multi-domed basilica dates to the 1870s, although it's actually the fifth incarnation of the church. Furthermore, the cathedral basilica stands on the former site of the city's first church, St. Joseph Church, an adobe structure dating to 1803. Inside the building are stunning stained glass windows and a unique pipe organ. Open, airy, and elegant, the cathedral basilica is a lovely place to worship and to marvel at art, history, and architecture. Tech Museum of Innovation (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 201 S Market St, San Jose  CA  95113-2008 • 408-294-8324 Distance: ~509 ft         Description: The noisy Tech Museum of Innovation, located on the Cesar Chavez Plaza, isn't too hard to find for its bright orange exterior tends to capture the eye. This is a great place for kids to be kids and adults to follow suit. Here, you can hop behind the wheel of a remote control Martin or do a test run on the same virtual simulator that the U.S. bobsled team used during their training. Other exhibits include laser technology, robotics, and space exploration. Gordon Biersch Brewery (Restaurants - American) 33 E San Fernando St, San Jose  CA  95113-2508 • 408-294-6785 Distance: ~636 ft User Rating: 6.75 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Eclectic Gordon Biersch Brewery is a popular chain brewpub known as much for its flavor-packed menu (great garlic mashed potatoes!) as for its fine selection of German ales and lagers. On weekends, it tends to get fairly loud and crowded and makes for a fun place to hang out, especially for folks between the ages of 21 and 35. During the summer, you'll probably happen upon a little live music when you stop in. House of Siam (Restaurants - Asian) 151 S 2nd St, San Jose  CA  95113-2378 • 408-295-3397 Distance: ~681 ft User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. House of Siam is a Thai restaurant conveniently located in San Jose's downtown area. If you have an affinity for spicy food and an exotic setting, then this place will be right up your alley. Dishes like their pan-fried noodles and mixed vegetables or duck served in a pineapple are huge favorites with the business crowd who flock here during lunch hours. Several vegetarian options are also available. Bella Mia (Restaurants - Italian) 58 S 1st St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-280-1993 Distance: ~779 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. If you're in the mood for great-tasting Italian cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere, look no further than Bella Mia. This popular establishment, situated in one of the city's most historic buildings, combines Old Country style and charm with excellent service and an awesome menu. Popular dishes include flatbread pizzas, seafood pastas and roasted duck. Great happy hour specials on drinks, and small plates are a weekday boon. Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar (Restaurants - American) 185 Park Ave, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-971-1700 Distance: ~819 ft User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: This sixth-floor restaurant has some of the best views of downtown of any restaurant in the San Jose area, so be sure to request a window-side seat. The atmosphere is fairly upscale, but the friendly service and well-spaced dining area create a definite air of comfort. "Scott's Classics" are the restaurant's signature dishes, and the eclectic menu offers such main dishes as tuna covered with wasabi lemon butter, sea bass, and grilled salmon. Scott's also offers non-seafood alternatives, including excellent steaks. Black Sea Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 27 S 1st St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-903-8344 Distance: ~845 ft User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: Those in the know claim that the Black Sea Gallery is where "design, function, and sophistication come together." Here you'll find vases, clocks, hutches, and buffets. The gallery also carries a wide range of imported furniture, including wardrobes, bedside tables, and chests. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.