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 Recommended by assistants · San Jose, US · October 2026

# What assistants recommend in San Jose

ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.

123

places named across the 22 questions

4,590

businesses in this index

1,600

with a website of their own

97%

of the places named came with their own site

Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.

Asked on 2026-10-18. [Where the answers send people](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/assistants) · [The San Jose index](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose) · [Markdown](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended?format=md).

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/chicken)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [99 Chicken](https://directindex.org/r/99chicken4u.com) | Gemini with its own site | [99chicken4u.com](https://99chicken4u.com/) |
| [El Pollo Loco](https://directindex.org/r/elpolloloco.com) | Claude with its own site | [elpolloloco.com](https://elpolloloco.com/) |
| [Jackie’s Place](https://directindex.org/r/jackiesplacesj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [jackiesplacesj.com](https://jackiesplacesj.com/) |
| [Modak Korean Chicken](https://directindex.org/r/modakkorean.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [modakkorean.com](https://modakkorean.com/) |
| [Pollo Campero](https://directindex.org/r/campero.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [campero.com](https://campero.com/) |
| [Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/popeyes.com) | Claude with its own site | [popeyes.com](https://popeyes.com/) |
| [Scratch Cookery](https://directindex.org/r/square.site) | Gemini with its own site | [square.site](https://square.site/) |
| [Starbird Chicken](https://directindex.org/r/starbirdchicken.com) | Gemini with its own site | [starbirdchicken.com](https://starbirdchicken.com/) |
| [Wingstop](https://directindex.org/r/wingstop.com) | Claude with its own site | [wingstop.com](https://wingstop.com/) · [order direct](https://www.wingstop.com/order/wing-calculator) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/romantic)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [La Forêt](https://directindex.org/r/laforetrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [laforetrestaurant.com](https://laforetrestaurant.com/) |
| [Le Papillon](https://directindex.org/r/lepapillon.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [lepapillon.com](https://lepapillon.com/) |
| [The GrandView](https://directindex.org/r/grandviewsanjose.com) | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [grandviewsanjose.com](https://grandviewsanjose.com/) |
| [Elyse Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/elyserestaurant.com) | Claude with its own site | [elyserestaurant.com](https://elyserestaurant.com/) |
| [Petiscos by Adega](https://directindex.org/r/petiscosadega.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [petiscosadega.com](https://petiscosadega.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/pizza-delivery)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Amato Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/amatopizzeria.com) | Claude with its own site | [amatopizzeria.com](https://amatopizzeria.com/) |
| [Bibos NY Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/bibosnypizza.com) | Gemini with its own site | [bibosnypizza.com](https://bibosnypizza.com/) |
| [King Kong NY Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/kingkongny.com) | Claude with its own site | [kingkongny.com](https://kingkongny.com/) |
| [Mountain Mikes Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/mountainmikespizza.com) | Gemini with its own site | [mountainmikespizza.com](https://mountainmikespizza.com/) |
| [Pizza Guys](https://directindex.org/r/pizzaguys.com) | Claude with its own site | [pizzaguys.com](https://pizzaguys.com/) |
| [Slice of Homage Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/sohpizza.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sohpizza.com](https://sohpizza.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/vegan-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Vegetarian House](https://directindex.org/r/vegetarianhouse.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [vegetarianhouse.com](https://vegetarianhouse.com/) |
| [Good Karma Fine Ales Food HiFi](https://directindex.org/scan/goodkarmasj.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [goodkarmasj.com](https://goodkarmasj.com/) |
| [Blue Mango](https://directindex.org/r/bluemangocuisine.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [bluemangocuisine.com](https://bluemangocuisine.com/) |
| [Good Karma](https://directindex.org/r/goodkarmasj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [goodkarmasj.com](https://goodkarmasj.com/) |
| [TOFOO COM CHAY](https://directindex.org/r/tofoocomchaydeli.com) | Gemini with its own site | [tofoocomchaydeli.com](https://tofoocomchaydeli.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [I want sushi delivered this evening.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/sushi)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Sushi Koya](https://directindex.org/r/sushikoyasj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [sushikoyasj.com](https://sushikoyasj.com/) |
| [Kazoo Sushi Boat](https://directindex.org/r/kazoorestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [kazoorestaurant.com](https://kazoorestaurant.com/) |
| [Nagoya Sushi](https://directindex.org/r/nagoyasushiorder.com) | Gemini with its own site | [nagoyasushiorder.com](https://nagoyasushiorder.com/) |
| [Okayama Sushi](https://directindex.org/r/okayamasushi.com) | Claude with its own site | [okayamasushi.com](https://okayamasushi.com/) |
| [Sushi Arashi](https://directindex.org/r/sushiarashi.com) | Claude with its own site | [sushiarashi.com](https://sushiarashi.com/) |
| [Sushi Confidential](https://directindex.org/r/sushiconfidential.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sushiconfidential.com](https://sushiconfidential.com/) |
| [Sushi Jae](https://directindex.org/r/sushijae.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [sushijae.com](https://sushijae.com/) |
| [Sushi Masa](https://directindex.org/r/sushimasasj.com) | Claude with its own site | [sushimasasj.com](https://sushimasasj.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/local-saturday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Henrys World Famous Hi-Life](https://directindex.org/r/henryshilife.com) | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [henryshilife.com](https://henryshilife.com/) |
| [La Playita](https://directindex.org/scan/mybistro.online)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [mybistro.online](https://mybistro.online/) |
| [Minato Japanese Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/minatosj.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [minatosj.com](https://minatosj.com/) |
| [Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/mudaiethiopianrestaurant.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [mudaiethiopianrestaurant.com](https://mudaiethiopianrestaurant.com/) |
| [Orchestria Palm Court](https://directindex.org/r/orchestriapalmcourt.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [orchestriapalmcourt.com](https://orchestriapalmcourt.com/) |
| [Original Joes San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/sanjoseoriginaljoes.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sanjoseoriginaljoes.com](https://sanjoseoriginaljoes.com/) |
| [Petiscos by Adega](https://directindex.org/r/petiscosadega.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [petiscosadega.com](https://petiscosadega.com/) |
| [Puerto Azul Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com](https://puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/brunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bloom Eatery](https://directindex.org/scan/bloomeatery.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [bloomeatery.com](https://bloomeatery.com/) |
| [District San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/districtsj.com) | Gemini with its own site | [districtsj.com](https://districtsj.com/) |
| [La Forêt](https://directindex.org/r/laforetrestaurant.com) | Claude with its own site | [laforetrestaurant.com](https://laforetrestaurant.com/) |
| [Left Bank Brasserie](https://directindex.org/r/leftbank.com) | Gemini with its own site | [leftbank.com](https://leftbank.com/) |
| [MESO](https://directindex.org/r/mesorestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [mesorestaurant.com](https://mesorestaurant.com/) |
| [The Breakfast Club at Midtown](https://directindex.org/r/bcmidtown.com) | Claude with its own site | [bcmidtown.com](https://bcmidtown.com/) · [order direct](https://www.bcmidtown.com/hours-and-online-ordering/) |
| [The Pressroom](https://directindex.org/r/pressroomsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [pressroomsj.com](https://pressroomsj.com/) |
| [The Table (Willow Glen)](https://directindex.org/r/thetablesj.com) | Gemini with its own site | [thetablesj.com](https://thetablesj.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/seafood-view)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Johnny’s Harborside](https://directindex.org/scan/johnnysharborside.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [johnnysharborside.com](https://johnnysharborside.com/) |
| [Moonraker](https://directindex.org/scan/moonrakerpacifica.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [moonrakerpacifica.com](https://moonrakerpacifica.com/) |
| [Moss Beach Distillery](https://directindex.org/scan/mossbeachdistillery.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [mossbeachdistillery.com](https://mossbeachdistillery.com/) |
| [Riva Fish House](https://directindex.org/scan/rivafishhouse.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [rivafishhouse.com](https://rivafishhouse.com/) |
| [Sams Chowder House](https://directindex.org/scan/samschowderhouse.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [samschowderhouse.com](https://samschowderhouse.com/) |
| [Scotts Seafood San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/scottsseafoodsj.com) | Claude with its own site | [scottsseafoodsj.com](https://scottsseafoodsj.com/) · [book direct](https://www.scottsseafoodsj.com/reservations) |
| [Shadowbrook Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/shadowbrook-capitola.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [shadowbrook-capitola.com](https://shadowbrook-capitola.com/) |
| [The GrandView](https://directindex.org/r/grandviewsanjose.com) | Gemini with its own site | [grandviewsanjose.com](https://grandviewsanjose.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A cheap lunch menu near the centre.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/cheap-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Campus Burgers](https://directindex.org/r/campusburgers.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [campusburgers.com](https://campusburgers.com/) |
| [Fuji Sushi](https://directindex.org/r/sjfujisushi.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [sjfujisushi.com](https://sjfujisushi.com/) |
| [Lees Sandwiches](https://directindex.org/r/leesandwiches.com) | Gemini with its own site | [leesandwiches.com](https://leesandwiches.com/) |
| [Phonomenal Asian Fusion](https://directindex.org/r/phonomenalcuisinesj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [phonomenalcuisinesj.com](https://phonomenalcuisinesj.com/) |
| [Pretty Good Advice](https://directindex.org/scan/prettygoodadvicerestaurant.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [prettygoodadvicerestaurant.com](https://prettygoodadvicerestaurant.com/) |
| [Santo Market](https://directindex.org/r/santomarket.com) | Claude with its own site | [santomarket.com](https://santomarket.com/) |
| [What to expect](https://directindex.org/scan/lavics.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [lavics.com](https://lavics.com/) |
| [La Victoria Taqueria](https://directindex.org/r/lavicsj.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/birthday-8)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Left Bank Brasserie](https://directindex.org/r/leftbank.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [leftbank.com](https://leftbank.com/) |
| [Eos & Nyx](https://directindex.org/r/eosnyxsj.com) | Claude with its own site | [eosnyxsj.com](https://eosnyxsj.com/) |
| [Hiraki Izakaya & Handrolls](https://directindex.org/scan/hirakinori.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [hirakinori.com](https://hirakinori.com/) |
| [MESO Modern Mediterranean](https://directindex.org/r/mesorestaurant.com) | Gemini with its own site | [mesorestaurant.com](https://mesorestaurant.com/) |
| [Mezcal](https://directindex.org/r/mezcalsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [mezcalsj.com](https://mezcalsj.com/) |
| [The Farmers Union](https://directindex.org/r/thefarmersunion.com) | Gemini with its own site | [thefarmersunion.com](https://thefarmersunion.com/) |
| [The GrandView](https://directindex.org/r/grandviewsanjose.com) | Claude with its own site | [grandviewsanjose.com](https://grandviewsanjose.com/) |
| [Wild Rose Eatery & Bar](https://directindex.org/r/wildroseeatery.com) | Claude with its own site | [wildroseeatery.com](https://wildroseeatery.com/) · [book direct](https://www.wildroseeatery.com/reservations1) · [order direct](https://www.toasttab.com/wild-rose-200-east-campbell-avenue/giftcards) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Best burger in town, and I want to order online.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/burger)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Dough Burger](https://directindex.org/r/doughburger.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [doughburger.com](https://doughburger.com/) |
| [Campus Burgers](https://directindex.org/r/campusburgers.com) | Claude by name | [campusburgers.com](https://campusburgers.com/) |
| [Hella Good Burger](https://directindex.org/r/hellagoodsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [hellagoodsj.com](https://hellagoodsj.com/) |
| [Kirks Steakburgers](https://directindex.org/scan/kirkssteakburgers.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [kirkssteakburgers.com](https://kirkssteakburgers.com/) |
| [Mojo Burger](https://directindex.org/r/mojoburger.com) | Gemini with its own site | [mojoburger.com](https://mojoburger.com/) |
| [Order here: https://fredsburger.com/](https://directindex.org/r/fredsburger.com) | Claude with its own site | [fredsburger.com](https://fredsburger.com/) |
| [Sixth Street Burger](https://directindex.org/r/6thstreetburger.com) | Claude with its own site | [6thstreetburger.com](https://6thstreetburger.com/) |
| [Smack Burgers](https://directindex.org/r/smackburgers.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [smackburgers.com](https://smackburgers.com/) |
| Freds Burger
not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/late-night)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [La Victoria Taqueria](https://directindex.org/r/lavicsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude by name
Gemini with its own site | [lavicsj.com](https://lavicsj.com/) |
| [IHOP](https://directindex.org/r/ihop.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [ihop.com](https://ihop.com/) |
| [Insomnia Cookies](https://directindex.org/scan/insomniacookies.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [insomniacookies.com](https://insomniacookies.com/) |
| [Mustafios Pizza](https://directindex.org/scan/mustafiospizza.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [mustafiospizza.com](https://mustafiospizza.com/) |
| [Orale Taco Truck](https://directindex.org/r/oraletacotruckca.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [oraletacotruckca.com](https://oraletacotruckca.com/) |
| [Panchitos Tacos Food Truck](https://directindex.org/scan/panchitotacosfoodtruckca.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [panchitotacosfoodtruckca.com](https://panchitotacosfoodtruckca.com/) |
| [Pho Mai #1 Noodle House](https://directindex.org/r/phomai1.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/kids-family)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [City Diner](https://directindex.org/r/citydiner-sanjose.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [citydiner-sanjose.com](https://citydiner-sanjose.com/) |
| [Fogo de Chão](https://directindex.org/r/fogodechao.com) | Claude with its own site | [fogodechao.com](https://fogodechao.com/) · [book direct](https://fogodechao.com/reservations/) · [order direct](https://fogodechao.order.online/) |
| [Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria](https://directindex.org/r/giorgiositalianfood.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [giorgiositalianfood.com](https://giorgiositalianfood.com/) |
| [Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar](https://directindex.org/r/lazydogrestaurants.com) | Gemini with its own site | [lazydogrestaurants.com](https://lazydogrestaurants.com/) |
| [Original Joes San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/sanjoseoriginaljoes.com) | Claude with its own site | [sanjoseoriginaljoes.com](https://sanjoseoriginaljoes.com/) |
| [Pizza Antica](https://directindex.org/r/pizzaantica.com) | Claude with its own site | [pizzaantica.com](https://pizzaantica.com/) |
| [The Creek Eatery](https://directindex.org/r/thecreekeatery.com) | Gemini with its own site | [thecreekeatery.com](https://thecreekeatery.com/) · [book direct](https://thecreekeatery.com/party?source=pop_up&spot_id=137482&destination=private_parties&promotion=holiday_party) · [order direct](https://thecreekeatery.com/catering) |
| [The Old Spaghetti Factory](https://directindex.org/r/osf.com) | Gemini with its own site | [osf.com](https://osf.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/gluten-free)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Copita Willow Glen](https://directindex.org/r/copitarestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [copitarestaurant.com](https://copitarestaurant.com/) |
| [Luna Mexican Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/lunamexicankitchen.com) | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [lunamexicankitchen.com](https://lunamexicankitchen.com/) · [book direct](https://www.lunamexicankitchen.com/reservations/) · [order direct](https://www.lunamexicankitchen.com/online-ordering/) |
| [Boltiful Fresh Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/boltiful.com) | Gemini with its own site | [boltiful.com](https://boltiful.com/) |
| [Petiscos by Adega](https://directindex.org/r/petiscosadega.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [petiscosadega.com](https://petiscosadega.com/) |
| [Pizza Antica](https://directindex.org/r/pizzaantica.com) | Claude by name | [pizzaantica.com](https://pizzaantica.com/) |
| [Saapaaduu](https://directindex.org/r/saapaaduu.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [saapaaduu.com](https://saapaaduu.com/) |
| Pana Venezuelan Food
not in the index | Claude through a marketplace | marketplace only |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/terrace)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Copita Willow Glen](https://directindex.org/r/copitarestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [copitarestaurant.com](https://copitarestaurant.com/) |
| [El Jardín Tequila Bar](https://directindex.org/r/eljardintequilabar.com) | Gemini with its own site | [eljardintequilabar.com](https://eljardintequilabar.com/) |
| [Kings Fish House](https://directindex.org/r/kingsfishhouse.com) | Claude with its own site | [kingsfishhouse.com](https://kingsfishhouse.com/) |
| [Left Bank Brasserie](https://directindex.org/r/leftbank.com) | Gemini with its own site | [leftbank.com](https://leftbank.com/) |
| [LUNA Mexican Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/lunamexicankitchen.com) | Claude with its own site | [lunamexicankitchen.com](https://lunamexicankitchen.com/) · [book direct](https://www.lunamexicankitchen.com/reservations/) · [order direct](https://www.lunamexicankitchen.com/online-ordering/) |
| [SECCO Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/seccorestaurant.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [seccorestaurant.com](https://seccorestaurant.com/) |
| [The Table (Willow Glen)](https://directindex.org/r/thetablesj.com) | Gemini with its own site | [thetablesj.com](https://thetablesj.com/) |
| [Orchard City Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/facebook.com) | Claude through a directory | directory only |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/group-12)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Mezcal](https://directindex.org/r/mezcalsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site | [mezcalsj.com](https://mezcalsj.com/) |
| [BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse](https://directindex.org/r/bjsrestaurants.com) | Gemini with its own site | [bjsrestaurants.com](https://bjsrestaurants.com/) |
| [Blossom & Bourbon](https://directindex.org/r/blossomandbourbon.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [blossomandbourbon.com](https://blossomandbourbon.com/) |
| [Il Fornaio](https://directindex.org/r/ilfornaio.com) | Gemini with its own site | [ilfornaio.com](https://ilfornaio.com/) · [book direct](https://www.ilfornaio.com/%3Cbutton%20class=) · [order direct](https://www.ilfornaio.com/order-online/) |
| [Maggianos Little Italy](https://directindex.org/r/maggianos.com) | Gemini with its own site | [maggianos.com](https://maggianos.com/) |
| [Maggianos Little Italy, San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/maggianos.com) | Claude with its own site | [maggianos.com](https://maggianos.com/) |
| [Puerto Azul Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com](https://puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/fine-dining)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [ADEGA](https://directindex.org/r/adegarest.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [adegarest.com](https://adegarest.com/) |
| [Plumed Horse](https://directindex.org/r/plumedhorse.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [plumedhorse.com](https://plumedhorse.com/) |
| [Le Papillon](https://directindex.org/r/lepapillon.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [lepapillon.com](https://lepapillon.com/) |
| [La Forêt](https://directindex.org/r/laforetrestaurant.com) | Claude with its own site | [laforetrestaurant.com](https://laforetrestaurant.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/business-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Il Fornaio](https://directindex.org/r/ilfornaio.com) | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [ilfornaio.com](https://ilfornaio.com/) · [book direct](https://www.ilfornaio.com/%3Cbutton%20class=) · [order direct](https://www.ilfornaio.com/order-online/) |
| [Dio Deka](https://directindex.org/scan/diodeka.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [diodeka.com](https://diodeka.com/) |
| [Fogo de Chão](https://directindex.org/r/fogodechao.com) | Gemini with its own site | [fogodechao.com](https://fogodechao.com/) · [book direct](https://fogodechao.com/reservations/) · [order direct](https://fogodechao.order.online/) |
| [Maggianos Little Italy](https://directindex.org/r/maggianos.com) | Gemini with its own site | [maggianos.com](https://maggianos.com/) |
| [Mezcal](https://directindex.org/r/mezcalsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [mezcalsj.com](https://mezcalsj.com/) |
| [The Drying Shed](https://directindex.org/r/thedryingshed.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [thedryingshed.com](https://thedryingshed.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/breakfast)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Whispers Café](https://directindex.org/r/whisperscafe.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [whisperscafe.com](https://whisperscafe.com/) |
| [Bills Cafe](https://directindex.org/r/billscafe.com) | Claude with its own site | [billscafe.com](https://billscafe.com/) |
| [Crepevine](https://directindex.org/r/crepevine.com) | Claude with its own site | [crepevine.com](https://crepevine.com/) |
| [Left Bank Brasserie](https://directindex.org/r/leftbank.com) | Gemini with its own site | [leftbank.com](https://leftbank.com/) |
| [Peanuts Deluxe Café](https://directindex.org/scan/peanutsdeluxecafe.us)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [peanutsdeluxecafe.us](https://peanutsdeluxecafe.us/) |
| [The Breakfast Club at Midtown](https://directindex.org/r/bcmidtown.com) | Gemini with its own site | [bcmidtown.com](https://bcmidtown.com/) · [order direct](https://www.bcmidtown.com/hours-and-online-ordering/) |
| [Tostadas](https://directindex.org/r/tostadassj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [tostadassj.com](https://tostadassj.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/healthy-bowl)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Sweetgreen](https://directindex.org/r/sweetgreen.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [sweetgreen.com](https://sweetgreen.com/) |
| [Boltiful Fresh Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/boltiful.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [boltiful.com](https://boltiful.com/) |
| [Inspired Go](https://directindex.org/scan/inspiredgo.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site | [inspiredgo.com](https://inspiredgo.com/) |
| [Mendocino Farms](https://directindex.org/r/mendocinofarms.com) | Gemini with its own site | [mendocinofarms.com](https://mendocinofarms.com/) |
| [MIXT](https://directindex.org/r/mixt.com) | Claude with its own site | [mixt.com](https://mixt.com/) |
| [SAJJ Mediterranean](https://directindex.org/r/sajjstreeteats.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [sajjstreeteats.com](https://sajjstreeteats.com/) · [order direct](https://www.sajjstreeteats.com/order) |
| [Urban Plates](https://directindex.org/r/urbanplates.com) | Gemini with its own site | [urbanplates.com](https://urbanplates.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/wine-bar)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Goodtime Bar](https://directindex.org/r/goodtimebarsj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Claude with its own site | [goodtimebarsj.com](https://goodtimebarsj.com/) |
| [Hop & Vine](https://directindex.org/scan/hopandvinesj.com)
not in the index | Claude with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [hopandvinesj.com](https://hopandvinesj.com/) |
| [San Jose](https://directindex.org/r/enotecalastoria.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini by name | [enotecalastoria.com](https://enotecalastoria.com/) |
| [Enoteca La Storia](https://directindex.org/r/enotecalastoria.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [enotecalastoria.com](https://enotecalastoria.com/) |
| [Petiscos by Adega](https://directindex.org/r/petiscosadega.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [petiscosadega.com](https://petiscosadega.com/) |
| [Vibe & Offerings](https://directindex.org/scan/districtsj.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [districtsj.com](https://districtsj.com/) |
| [Vintage Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/vintagewinemerchants.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [vintagewinemerchants.com](https://vintagewinemerchants.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-18

## [Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/recommended/open-monday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Petiscos by Adega](https://directindex.org/r/petiscosadega.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [petiscosadega.com](https://petiscosadega.com/) |
| [Augustine](https://directindex.org/r/augustinerestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [augustinerestaurant.com](https://augustinerestaurant.com/) |
| [Orchard City Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/orchardcitykitchen.com) | Gemini with its own site | [orchardcitykitchen.com](https://orchardcitykitchen.com/) · [order direct](https://www.toasttab.com/orchard-city-kitchen/giftcards) |
| [Paesano Ristorante Italiano](https://directindex.org/r/paesanosj.com) | Claude with its own site | [paesanosj.com](https://paesanosj.com/) |
| [Suspiro](https://directindex.org/r/suspirosj.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [suspirosj.com](https://suspirosj.com/) |
| [The Farmers Union](https://directindex.org/r/thefarmersunion.com) | Gemini with its own site | [thefarmersunion.com](https://thefarmersunion.com/) |
| Original Joes
not in the index | Claude through a marketplace | marketplace only |

 Method

## How this is read

Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.

[Where assistants send people in San Jose](https://directindex.org/city/san-jose/assistants).

#### The Direct Index

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#### For agents

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#### Data

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Business listings come from OpenStreetMap contributors, under the ODbL. Scores are published under the same licence.

```json
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Hi-Life","url":"https://directindex.org/r/henryshilife.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":35,"name":"La Playita","url":"https://mybistro.online"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":36,"name":"Minato Japanese Restaurant","url":"https://minatosj.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":37,"name":"Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant","url":"https://mudaiethiopianrestaurant.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":38,"name":"Orchestria Palm Court","url":"https://directindex.org/r/orchestriapalmcourt.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":39,"name":"Original Joes San Jose","url":"https://directindex.org/r/sanjoseoriginaljoes.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":40,"name":"Puerto Azul Restaurant","url":"https://directindex.org/r/puertoazulmexicanrestaurant.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":41,"name":"Bloom Eatery","url":"https://bloomeatery.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":42,"name":"District San Jose","url":"https://directindex.org/r/districtsj.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":43,"name":"Left Bank Brasserie","url":"https://directindex.org/r/leftbank.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":44,"name":"MESO","url":"https://directindex.org/r/mesorestaurant.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":45,"name":"The Breakfast Club at Midtown","url":"https://directindex.org/r/bcmidtown.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":46,"name":"The Pressroom","url":"https://directindex.org/r/pressroomsj.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":47,"name":"The Table (Willow Glen)","url":"https://directindex.org/r/thetablesj.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":48,"name":"Johnny’s Harborside","url":"https://johnnysharborside.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":49,"name":"Moonraker","url":"https://moonrakerpacifica.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":50,"name":"Moss Beach Distillery","url":"https://mossbeachdistillery.com"}]}
```