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    ADEGA Restaurant

    4.0 (645 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndPortuguese
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mitzy M.

    What an enjoyable experience with impeccable tastes, ambiance and service! I wasn't really sure what to expect driving up to this location as it's placement in the east side of San Jose was interesting. However after walking in we were transported into a more serene ambiance, with simple decor and a low volume. I should have snapped a photo of the menu because I do not remember anything we ate (and this was a couple weeks ago) but I can tell you it was all delicious! We did each start with a craft cocktail which was made non alcoholic at our request. I have been wanting to have a non alcoholic old fashioned since I stopped drinking three years ago and it was such an unexpected delight, even being topped with a thick slice of prosciutto. Our meal began with an array of amuse bouches, presented in such a cool display, I don't think any of them came on an actual plate. Each portion of the meal was delightful and the flavor profiles stood out among each one. All in all, this was a great experience and one I would recommend for foodies.

    Travis W.

    This restaurant is definitely an unexpected surprise. For years, I had heard legends that this restaurant existed. But I never had a reason to go there until this year. I was amazed. More people should experienced this. I know at one point they had a Michelin star and then when they closed down that went away. I hope they get it back. It is definitely worthy. The neighborhood has a lot of character, but this restaurant is the Crown Jewel. Parking in the back of the restaurant was not difficult because we had an early reservation. The courses came out evenly and consistently, and we're all presented extremely well. The staff were all very well trained and knew how to operate a fine dining establishment. The food was all delicious and fresh. Each course had unique flavors that were amazing. If you're looking for a fine dining establishment for a special occasion, this is it.

    Winter menu
    Eva L.

    Long overdue review. My husband took me to this restaurant in Dec 2024 to celebrate Christmas. It was one of the most memorable and amazing meals I've had last year. Do not hesitate if you are on the fence of deciding to dine at this spot. Parking: small lot in the back of the restaurant. Very limited spots so if you have one or the later reservations, look for street parking Ambiance: restaurant is filled with Portuguese features and decor. The blue tile walls, the 3D artwork. The space is open and airy and tables are spaced apart well. This is definitely an impress your date spot. Service: excellent. Wait staff was attentive and each course came out at evenly spaced intervals. There were explanations each time. After every course, the table was quickly cleared in preparation for the next one. It's Michelin star service but without the price tag. Food: 5/5 amazing delicious meal. Everyone got the prefixed menu and all the ingredients were fresh. They do change the menu seasonally I believe. We had the winter menu and every course was memorable. We had caviar, crab salad, pumpkin rice, swordfish, beef, pear sorbet and the coffee panna cotta with soy sauce ice cream. Complimentary bread was served with different types of cultured butter. We had multiple amuse bouche, a palate cleanser and multi-dessert stand, all complimentary from the chef. Every course was beautifully plated and portion size was just right. I left that night with an overstuffed stomach. Cost: $$$ very reasonable given the amount and quality of the food. 5% living wages mandate included in the bill. Till this day, I'm still reminiscing about this meal. I look forward to the day I will return to try their other seasonal menu.

    Gabriel N.

    Wowza. What a meal and in San Jose no less. Had a birthday reservation for the fiancee. ADEGA is located right off 101. It can easily be missed, but they have their own parking lot right next the the restaurant down the small alley. Otherwise, there is plenty of street parking. The restaurant itself is a lot bigger than I expected. Decor reminds me of a fishery with lots of wine. They update their menu quarterly and use a ton of fresh ingredients. Their focus is mainly on seafood and as such, most of our tasting menu was primarily seafood. The entire meal was very well thought out. We really enjoyed the finger food starters as they were so fun. The pork was also a highlight as well! Overall, I can see why ADEGA deserves their Michelin star. Top notch quality and food for a reasonable price! Would definitely recommend.

    Yih R.

    What an experience! People say that the darker the restaurant gets, the fancier it gets. It's a tasting menu, so we didn't have to worry about ordering. I learned that Portuguese food is inspired by other cuisines. They even had chopsticks for some dishes. We definitely loved everything we ordered. People also came over to talk about the dishes. I love stories behind the food and design. The place is also elegant and spacious. Unlike the French restaurants, this place has more room between tables, which is important for conversations. I would come back for sure. And I can't wait to taste more!

    Raizes, cold root salad
    Annie L.

    Having been to their Portuguese bakery, I found out about Adega. I booked reservations to celebrate Valentine's Day early the weekend before. Great service from the moment we walked in, checking us in, taking our coats. We had the restaurant for about 45 mins by ourselves before people started showing up so we had a nice, intimate, quiet time. The set menu is 6 courses. My husband does not eat seafood and they were able to accommodate by offering vegetarian dishes. Some highlights were the pumpkin rice, crab salad and the steak. Many surprises and chef complimentary dishes along the way. Highly recommend Adega for your special occasions. I think it's underrated, unassuming, a great spot for some Portuguese dinner!

    Tina K.

    Was really excited to try this place with a friend. First off, this place is located on alum rock and is really inconspicuous & easy to miss. There is a tiny parking lot in a small alley behind the restaurant, but most likely, you will need to find street parking. Once you walk in, it's a very different story. Excellent service, beautiful decor, and just a really cool vibe inside. They have an extensive wine list and a great cocktail offering. The tasting menu was exceptional! Flavors, variety, and presentation were all unique. Our tasting menu had a good mix of seafood and meat - a little bit of something for everyone. The portions were small, but there were so many courses that I was actually really full at the end. The desserts were really the star of the dinner for me. Can't wait to come back and try this place again in the future!

    Jake B.

    Truly one of the best meals we've had in the Bay Area. The tasting menu was fantastic, and worked really well with the sangria and wine. The opening dish was honestly one of our favorites. A huge assortment of delicious bites. Definitely a focus on seafood, but everything was super well executed. The only thing that didn't quite hit for us was the mushroom risotto, which tasted a bit bland. Food was amazing, service was amazing, and the design of the restaurant was really calming and welcoming. Strongly recommended! Would totally come back!

    Wall of their features
    Ally P.

    Come here for a quaint fancy date! Dress code is not strict. People seem to come here dressed winter business casual like long coats, polos, skirts, etc. Ambiance is romantic, dark, intimate. Seems like we reserved a head of time because this place intentionally spreads out the parties for comfort ability as the restaurant is on the smaller end. I liked the set menu per person and the wine pairing options suggested for each dish. The set menu was essentially a 6 course meal but chef offered more commentaries for our party of five. Overall, this was a very filling meal, so hold back in all the complimentary bread. Specific foods: The tea and timer was a neat gimmick. Didn't hate it. Caviar for the side was a doom bc it was given at the beginning of the course on an ice cream cone looking thing. Very interesting. Dont recommend ordering this. I do recommend requesting half and half wagyu and carne/New York steak so you get both bites. Any sangria option is a good choice. Had two variations and were very tasty, fruity, sweet, refreshing.

    Pumpkin rice with white truffle supplement
    Jane K.

    Portuguese Michelin Baby! We disnt know what to expect coming here. And wow what a pleasant and happy surprise it was. We took our sister here for her first Michelin experience. And we all loved it. She totally loved it. The perfect amount of plates came out. We were very content and happy. Not stuffed but our bellies were perfect. On top of the fantastic food. We had the sangria sampler and although all was good. The red sangria was our favorite. We opted to upgrade to the caviar and A5 Wagyu here so that the sister can try top notch quality. The presentation of the pates was eyw-mazing. Such a quality with the food and presentation. The service was always on point. The staff always took care of anything that was needed. The ambiance was nice as well. Loved the birds on the wall. Love the display of Michelin stars. And loved the little Michelin man display. Also my sister was surprised when they took our jackets and hung them up. She said she's never been to a restaurant where you check your coat in. lol. Thank you for the experience!

    Dessert
    Judy F.

    Great Restaurant. Wonderful staff and food. Close to my home. Love the Michelin 5 restaurant. Bringing more friends there soon.

    Sweets tower...was too full and so I took these to go :)
    Joyce L.

    An elevated taste of Portugal! I don't think I've been to a more accessible and approachable Michelin restaurant. This recent time, I ordered the fall tasting menu. The food and service are very nice (read: unpretentious; if you want to come as a party if one, call them and they can tell you more availabilities than the booking app shows) and since the last time I was here, the plating has become much more creative and honestly, adorable! I wish I had taken a picture of the opening amuse display but maybe that'll just be a nice surprise instead! I don't know what it is about Adega, but I always LOVE their bread and they serve it alongside butter from the Azores and Portuguese olive oil as well which is just divine. Their portions are generous and you won't leave still hungry-just very satisfied. For cocktail, I always like the Açoriana cocktail with its thin coconut sprinkled on the top to start and the little treat of passionfruit puree at the bottom to finish. Pro-tip: they have a parking lot in this little alley just beyond/behind the restaurant on the same block so turn in there to find a spot. There lives an adorable tortie parking lot kittie there too, so drive slowly as you say "hi" :)

    Truffles that accompanied our bill.

    Service - attentive waiters and waitress who were on point with their timing, explanations, cleanliness, and overall hospitality. The restaurant has a clean, sleek, modern decor with tribute to Portugal and the lovely coastline that surrounds it. This portion of the review is where my 2 stars go. Food (Fall 2025 tasting) - I was hesitant about posting this review only because after reading other reviews, I wondered if maybe it was just a "me" thing, but my boyfriend also agrees with this... Every single dish, except for the complimentary items in the beginning, were over salted. Our first dish was a prawn dish that was supposed to be "cooked" in a house-made dashi. The prawns were still raw after they poured the dashi over it, and the dashi was extremely salty. We each had one prawn and could not finish the rest. They were very accommodating and brought out another dish because they noticed my boyfriend and I didn't finish the prawns. What they brought out was almost the same but made with tofu and a mushroom dashi. I took a bite of the tofu and it was like a salt bomb exploded in my mouth. I did not finish that dish either. Every other dish after that continued to be hiding under a ridiculous amount of salt, which made it difficult for me to distinguish any other flavor profiles. The only dish that was not overly salty was the butternut squash pasta, which in my opinion could have been brightened up a bit with some fall citrus. The incorporation of other seasonal vegetables was lacking, there was not much "color" in the food. The desserts were creative - I liked the bread ice cream because it was different. The sourdough flavor really came out in it. The coffee crème brûlée was also good - not overly sweet and the perfect hint of coffee. The tower of sweets that accompanied our bill was presented nicely and they were quite simple. All in all, service and ambiance were great and it was an experience to be in a Michelin Star restaurant. I wish I could say I was overwhelmed by the food, but none of the dishes stood out to me.

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    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating. indoor only.

    Any halal options?

    Didn't ask them and I assume it's a No but you may be able to request for vegetarian course. For us, we called 2 days in advance and requested our entire course to be pescatarian friendly & no alcohol, as we only eat halal too.

    Any veggie options?

    Yes usually. For valentines, they did not but my wife is vegetarian and they usually have a vegetarian prix fixe menu. Depending on the dish this might be removing the meat from the course or a different kind of course. Please check my review.

    When Adega says they can accommodate vegetarians does that mean ovo-lacto vegetarians? My wife is Hindu and can eat eggs and dairy products, but not animal products taken from dead animals. In Spain tuna salad is "vegetarian". Is it for Adega?

    What is the dress -code for Adega, should he wear a tie and jacket?

    Hi Amy, Our dress code is "California casual". No jacket or tie required!

    Can they accommodate vegans?

    No. Vegetarians yes, but their website says they cannot accommodate vegans.

    Does anyone know if the tasting price at the bottom of each menu is per person?

    yes, prices shown are PER PERSON

    How long does the 3-course meal take? We have an event at the SAP Center at 8 and trying to figure out a reservation time.

    Probably 2-2.5 hrs. I'd book a 5pm reservation to be sure... plus you need time to get to SAP and park. Btw, try the duck entree!! Amazing 😍

    Do they still offer an a la carte menu?

    I thought they offered an a la carte menu the last time I went there, however, when I checked the website it was only offering 3 course, 5 course and 7 course menus. They accommodated changes to certain dishes in case of allergies, etc.

    Have any vegetarians eaten at Adega? Thinking of going for my sister's birthday, and she's a pescatarian (vegetarian + fish).

    You can eat their price fix menu and that one has some meat dishes... better to call and ask them if they can substitute some of the dishes! but the great thing about the… 

    Has anyone taken kids here? We have an emergency and no babysitter. I'm worried they won't allow me to cancel the reservation without a charge so was thinking of just bringing our two kids. It doesn't seem very child friendly.

    I just brought my 2.5y/o and almost 5y/o there. My kids are not the rowdy type + the restaurant was not the quiet type so we had no problem at all. They even serve all the complimentary amuse Bouche etc for the kids & kiddos love them too coz… 

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    2.1 mi•SoFA, Downtown
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    Petiscos - Dining area from the front

    Dining area from the front

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    4.0(303 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Little Portugal, North Valley
    •$$

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    My experience with Bacalhau Grill was extremely disappointing and frustrating…read more Before placing my order, I called multiple times because I have significant food allergies and needed to verify ingredients and preparation methods. Asking questions about allergens is not a matter of preference--it's a matter of safety. During these calls, I experienced repeated hang-ups while simply trying to get information about whether the restaurant could accommodate my allergies. Eventually, I was assured that my meal could be prepared without the ingredients I am allergic to, so I felt comfortable enough to place and pay for an order. Unfortunately, that was where the problems only got worse. After placing the order, I waited more than an hour and a half. During that time, I repeatedly attempted to contact the restaurant for updates and clarification. Instead of receiving assistance, my calls were repeatedly ignored or disconnected. It felt as though the restaurant was actively refusing to communicate after taking my payment. The most upsetting part of the experience was that after assuring me they could accommodate my allergies and accepting my money, I never received the level of communication or service that any customer should reasonably expect. When someone has food allergies, clear communication is essential. Being unable to get answers about an order involving allergens is stressful and unacceptable. What should have been a straightforward transaction turned into an exhausting experience filled with confusion, unanswered questions, and a complete lack of customer service. I spent considerable time trying to reach someone, waiting for an order, and attempting to resolve the situation, only to be met with silence and disconnected calls. I understand that restaurants get busy and mistakes can happen. However, repeatedly hanging up on a customer, failing to communicate after taking payment, and leaving someone waiting for over an hour and a half without meaningful updates is not acceptable. Customers deserve honesty, respect, and basic communication--especially when food allergies are involved. This was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I have had, and unfortunately I cannot recommend Bacalhau Grill based on the way this situation was handled.

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    6.3 mi•North San Jose
    •$$$
    Certified professionals
    Speaks Spanish

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    I brought a dear friend from out of town to La Catalana, and I couldn't have chosen a lovelier…read moreplace to share with her. I've enjoyed every visit, but this evening made me want to become a regular. The owner helped us choose our dishes, and his recommendations were perfect. We savored everything: the wine, cod, pulpo, langoustine, potatoes, shrimp, sausage, spare ribs, and bread. Every dish was delicious, and every sauce made us want one more bite. What makes La Catalana special is the whole experience. The setting is beautiful and intimate, the live music adds so much, and everyone made us feel welcome. There's a warmth to the room that seems to spread from table to table. We even felt a connection with other guests. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger, and we did for three and a half hours. Seeing the owner and chef again at the end of the night was a lovely surprise and a perfect ending to an evening that left us both so happy. I can't wait to come back.

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