Dining
Local Dining – Near Hammer Theatre
As a culturally diverse community, San José offers many great cuisines.
Explore the tabs below to discover your favorite bites before AND after the show!
ÉLYSE is a new modern French-Vietnamese fusion restaurant located in Downtown San José, CA. We are an upscale bistro that provides an enticing combination of exquisite French & Vietnamese dishes with cultivated mixology and an eclectic wine list with sophisticated service in a cozy and chic dining setting.
Hammer Promotions: Free appetizer with proof of ticket (eticket or confirmation email) in the last 24 hrs.
Élyse
Address:
96 S First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Hours:
Sunday – Tuesday: Available for Private Parties, Call for Reservations; Wednesday – Saturday: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Phone: (408) 899-2762
Website: Élyse Restaurant
Opened in 2005, Loft is proud to be Downtown San Jose’s place to eat, drink and be merry. With plenty of space to dine and relax indoor and out, Loft Bar and Grill certainly cater to the masses. Options include standing meet-and-greets, full-service sit-down lunches and dinners, and custom-made buffets with passed hors d’oeuvres for up to 250 people.
Hammer Promotions: 15% discount with proof of ticket (eticket or confirmation email)
Loft Bar and Bistro
Address:
90 S Second St,
San Jose, CA 95113
Hours: Dinner: Friday & Saturday, 5:00PM – 10:00 PM; Drinks and DJ: 10:00 PM -1:30 AM. Open 7 days a week for private events.
Phone: (408) 203-1664
Website: LoftSJ.com
Scott’s Seafood has been a tradition in Downtown San José since 1986, with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy food options. Scott’s Seafood in San José has won the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years running, reaffirming the consideration that goes in to crafting each meal. Come see what we sea!
Hammer Promotions: 15% discount on food items (non-alcohol) with proof of ticket (eticket or confirmation email) and purchase of one entree per person
Scott’s Seafood
Address:
200 S. First St, Suite 10,
San José, CA 95113
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM;
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM;
Sunday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Phone: (408) 971-1700
Website: Scott’s Seafood
The FAB is centered in the heart of downtown San José. Tucked away from the rest of the city, we truly are a hidden gem. Nonetheless, our restaurant isn’t too hard to find – so be sure to come in and try some of the most delicious authentic recipes we have to offer.
Besides our unique menu, our bar features a wide selection of draft beer and a fine selection of wines and mixed drinks for the most discernable palates. We are sure to satisfy the pickiest of appetites. Our Mexican fusion-style dishes are Mexican food at its best. Everything is cooked fresh to order with the finest selection of ingredients.
Hammer Promotions: 10% off your meal with proof of same day ticket (eticket or confirmation email).
The FAB
Address: 110 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112
Hours: Mon-Wed 11AM-9PM, Thu-Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-9PM
Phone: (408) 320-4121
Website: The FAB
A casual spot for craft beers, organic juices & vegan cooking, plus live music on Thursdays.
Good Karma Café
Address: 37 S 1st St, San José, CA 95113
Hours: Tu-Thu 11:30AM-10PM; Fri 11:30AM-12PM; Sat 11:30AM-10PM, 12PM-9PM. Live Jazz 7PM-9PM every Sun, Mon CLOSED.
Phone: (408) 294-2694
Website: Good Karma
We created Spoonfish Poke to share our love for fresh seafood and healthy ingredients. Our mission is to provide the highest quality food offerings and an exceptional customer service experience to every guest. Each bowl is carefully crafted with the freshest and most sustainable ingredients we can locally source.
Hammer Promotions: If you come to a performance at the Hammer, Spoonfish is offering a 10% discount to anyone who brings in their ticket on the same day of the show or up to 2 days after.
Spoonfish
Address: 111 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112
Hours: Everyday 11:30AM-7:30PM
Phone: (408) 320-2607
Website: Spoonfish
Oaxacan food is one of Mexico’s most celebrated and complex cuisines. Mezcal Owner and Oaxacan native Adolfo Gomez moved to San José from Oaxaca, Mexico, 20 years ago. Gomez served as the Operations Manager at the Silicon Valley Capital Club restaurant for 10 years and also worked on opening Mezcal for five years. Longing for Oaxacan food and the tastes of home, Gomez’s vision of Mezcal Restaurant was realized in November 2008 and was voted one of the “2009 Best New Restaurants” by Metro Newspaper.
Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
Address: 25 W San Fernando St, San José, CA 95113
Hours: Mon closed; Tu-Fri LUNCH 11:30AM-1:30PM, DINNER 5-9PM; Sat 12-9:30PM; Sun 12-8PM
Email (for private events): mezcalrestaurantsj@gmail.com
Phone: (408) 283-9595
Website: Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
The Hammer Theater is excited to announce our new partnership with La Lune Sucrée!
La Lune Sucrée is a bakery, located in Downtown San José and a neighbor to the Hammer. It’s a casual, airy spot with outdoor seating dispensing European café fare, pastries, and coffee. They work with local suppliers to source the freshest and most authentic ingredients that we are sure our community will enjoy.
Hammer Promotions: If you come to a performance at the Hammer, La Lune Sucrée is offering a 10% discount to anyone who brings in their ticket on the same day of the show.
La Lune Sucree
Address: 116 Paseo De San Antonio, San José, CA 95112
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:30AM-3PM
Phone: (408) 292-2070
Website: La Lune Sucree
K&J Bakery is a small family-owned Latino bakery. Ranging from sweet goods like conchas to custom-made cakes, coffees, etc.; as well as savory goods like tortas and tamales. The cozy restaurant has a very homely atmosphere and the owners themselves are as sweet as the treats they sell.
Hammer Promotions: 10% discount on same-day tickets, valid 2 days after event
K&J Bakery
Address: 115 E San Carlos St., San José, CA 95112
Hours: Mon CLOSED; Tu-Thu 9AM-8PM; Sat-Sun 10AM-8PM
Phone: (408) 351-5400
Website: K&J Sweets and Bakery
Tea Villa is a small-owned business first founded in 2016 in Milpitas. They later opened up a second shop in Downtown San José. Their vision is to reinvent boba for the future. Offering your well-known milk tea drinks, but take it up a notch by selling potted plants milk tea, forest tea, fusion drinks, and yummy foods like bento boxes, ramen, crepes, and so much more!
Hammer Promotions: 30% off all drinks on our menu with Hammer Theatre ticket. Limit up to 2 days after ticket date to claim promotion.
Tea Villa
Address: 150 S 1st St., Ste 103, San José, CA 95113
Hours: Sun-Sat 12PM-11PM
Phone: (408) 770-2950
Website: Tea Villa
Sandwiched in between Hoagie’s and The Nest, this cozy boba restaurant is a great place to find your favorite comfort foods and delicious tasting boba. They not only serve coffee and tea, but also offer smoothies/juices, noodles, salads, and so much more!
Hammer Promotions: 10% discount on same-day tickets
Boba Bar
Address: 310 S Third St, San José, CA 95112
Hours: Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Phone: (408) 298-9968
Website: Boba Bar SJ
Using the power of coffee & tea to bring people together.
Nirvana Soul
Address: 315 1st St, San José, CA 95113
Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-7PM, Sun 7AM-12PM
Phone: (408) 564-6617
Website: Nirvana Soul
We are dedicated to the future of the coffee industry, coffee farming communities, and our upstream supply chain partners. From the stores we build to the products we serve, Philz guarantees that responsible sourcing is at the heart of every decision we make.
Philz Coffee
Address: 118 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-8:30PM, Sat & Sun 7AM-6PM
Phone: (408) 971-4212
Website: Philz Coffee
Formerly located directly across from The Hammer Theatre, Circle-A Skateboards is one of the oldest continuously operating retail establishments in downtown San José. Circle – A has moved from the glass building, and is now at 380 South 1st Street, San Jose. The new hours are 11am – 6pm everyday. The cafe is temporarily closed as they plan and construct a new one.
Circle-A Skateboards and Coffee
Address: 380 S 1st St, San José, CA 95113
Hours: Everyday 11AM- 6PM
Phone: (408) 995-0677
Website: Circle-A Skateboards and Coffee