Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in San Jose

EOS & NYX is off to a pretty strong start. The warm ambiance is a very pleasant surprise for downtown SJ. Food quality was excellent, with a lot of vegetarian/substitution options. The items were prepared thoughtfully with good visual appeal. Plus the complimentary “chefs kiss” little appetizer and chocolate dessert at the end were excellent. Just an observation for improvement: the staff operations team should ask about any food restrictions or allergies at the time of seating. The chefs kiss item was a beef tartare with caviar in a little cone with sesame seeds. For me this was absolutely delicious but we were also dining with a vegetarian family member who could not enjoy the chefs kiss appetizer. The staff should be upfront about asking about any dietary restrictions to improve the dining experience. Overall I would definitely come here again and would highly recommend.

Delicious dinner and wonderful service. What more can I say? The room is beautiful in one of the most beautiful buildings in San Jose. I have been going here for many years and it is still my favorite restaurant.

Great service , good food from a wide ranging menu with great choices

We planned a visit here some months ago but it took a while to organize. So very glad we persevered! Beautiful food and wine served by knowledgeable and friendly chefs and servers. If you are Ok with a fixed menu then you will love this elegant Korean/European/Asian food. (The wonderful but now defunct Michelin-starred Al's Place in San Francisco came to mind.) The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial. Prices not cheap but reasonable. We will certainly be back to try another month's offerings.

Great welcome and service. Pasta, salad and pizza were very good.