From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Brunch (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Il Fornaio (Restaurants - Brunch) 302 S Market St The Sainte Claire Hotel, San Jose  CA  95113-2817 • 408-271-3366 Distance: ~1011 ft User Rating: 9.6 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Il Fornaio, located in the Sainte Claire Larkspur Hotel and near the Convention Center, is actually part of a restaurant/bakery chain. The Old World elegance of this restaurant is unmistakable – stylish décor marked by high ceilings and a cozy fireplace and a menu that is second to none. Entrées include several seafood dishes, including lobster ravioli and grilled fish. Il Fornaio also offers excellent breakfast pastries and Italian roast coffee. Chacho's Mexican Restaurant (Restaurants - Brunch) 18 S Almaden Ave, San Jose  CA  95113-2101 • 408-293-1387 Distance: ~1228 ft User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This downtown Mexican cantina provides an inviting environment for patrons, complete with flowers, wall murals, pottery, and, most importantly, a lively waitstaff. Chacho's is a popular lunch spot for members of the business crowd, and their diverse menu – burgers, fries, and an awesome Mexican á la carte menu – makes sure that everybody feels welcome. Most of the dishes are relatively inexpensive, and it's worth it to save a little room for dessert. Naglee Park Garage (Restaurants - Brunch) 505 E San Carlos St, San Jose  CA  95112 • 408-286-1100 • 408-286-1313 Distance: ~0.77 mi         Description: The Naglee Park Garage is super casual and a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. It's small but cozy, with an attractive courtyard where they occasionally host live music or movie screenings. The food is reasonably priced and well prepared, with choices to suit just about every taste: herb-crusted trout, mustard-rubbed leg of lamb, and maple-lacquered chicken are a few of the choices. Impressive selection of beer, too. Left Bank (Restaurants - Brunch) 377 Santana Row, San Jose  CA  95128 • 408-984-3500 Distance: ~3.33 mi         Description: Unpretentious atmosphere, deliciously simple food, and reasonable prices charm locals into keeping this place consistently full. With a real feel for its Parisian origins, the brasserie makes the most of local produce and encourages patrons to enjoy a glass of wine and a plateau de fruits de mer. Other menu delights include a leek and onion tart with applewood smoked bacon, braised lamb with garlic mashed potatoes, and steamed Prince Edward mussels. La Forêt (Restaurants - Brunch) 21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose  CA  95120-4329 • 408-997-3458 Distance: ~11.39 mi         Description: ALMADEN. Located about 15 miles southwest of downtown in the New Almaden area, La Forêt is the recipient of a fair amount of national attention. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful building that dates from the mid-19th century and mixes refinement (tuxedoed waiters) with charm (cushioned chairs and white tablecloths). Chef Davoudi's specials include innovative game dishes like ostrich or wild boar. La Forêt also offers such gourmet staples as cold-water lobster or rack of lamb. Hobee's (Restaurants - Brunch) 67 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-327-4111 • 650-493-7823 Distance: ~16.43 mi         Description: PALO ALTO. Locals continually vote Hobee's as the best breakfast and brunch place around. Try a "scramble" which is a mixed up omelet with cream cheese and a variety of ingredients like spinach and smoked salmon. Generously portioned sides of potatoes and toast along with fresh coffee make for an excellent morning of paper reading and eating. Businessmen, couples, and families all come here for the blueberry coffeecake, pancakes and folksy atmosphere. Be prepared for a crowd, especially on weekends. Zibibbo (Restaurants - Brunch) 430 Kipling St, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-328-6722 Distance: ~16.86 mi         Description: PALO ALTO. A sister restaurant to the famous Lulu in San Francisco, this Mediterranean eatery has a split personality. There is a casual area with an exhibition kitchen, a more formal room with iron chairs and modern art, and a patio with olive trees and a fountain. Chef Jody Denton's menu changes seasonally but just reading it will make you hungry – Moroccan spiced prawns with spring garlic and lemon, potato and leek ravioli with Gorgonzola cream and pine nuts and fried shallots, and lavender ice cream. Reservations are a must to get a seat at what one poll has deemed "one of the 20 Best Restaurants in America." Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.