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Meso Modern Mediterranean
Where Mediterranean tradition meets modern flair in the heart of San Jose.
4(5 reviews)
restaurant
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Where Mediterranean tradition meets modern flair in the heart of San Jose.
Meso Modern Mediterranean offers an upscale dining experience blending authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors with a contemporary twist. Located in San Jose, we serve fresh, flavorful dishes like lamb shank, salmon with pomegranate, and mezze platters in a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or wine pairings, our restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with attentive service. Whether you're craving tapas-style appetizers or hearty mains, we provide a memorable culinary journey for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.
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Upscale meals featuring dishes like lamb shank, salmon, and whole fried fish in a modern setting.
Weekend brunch with specialties such as green eggs and lamb, served in a lively atmosphere.
Curated wine list and refreshing spritzer drinks to complement your meal.
Shareable small plates including mezze platters, octopus, and mushroom flatbread.
Cozy outdoor seating with views of Santana Row, ideal for spring and summer evenings.
Seasonal and holiday menus featuring unique items like marinated raw fish and pumpkin bread pudding.
This was a very modern atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing! The service was very friendly, but they were a little busy while I was there and it took a few minutes to get the check. Other than that I was very pleased and I definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area if they’re looking for good Mediterranean food.
Very good Mediterranean fine dining. We got a bunch of small appetizers to share in a tapas style. All were quite impressive. The octopus was very fresh with great sauce. I loved the lamb skewers for the seasonings. The special new year menu with marinated raw fish also tasted very fresh. The brussel sprouts were decent. The mushroom flatbread was warm and delicious. The pumpkin bread pudding was a good hit! Very perfect balance of flavors. Moist and warm!
BAD EXPERIENCE. Overall, the food was just average. Of the five items on the appetizer platter, I only liked two. I ordered the lamb shank, which was also just okay; the lamb itself didn’t have a great flavor, but the couscous and other sides were much better. The best dish I had that night was the salmon with pomegranate, which was really delicious. I also tried the chocolate date cake, but it did not taste good at all. The only aspect that met my expectations was the service, which was quite good. One thing that bothered me was when we arrived; we were seated far from the window. I noticed a nice table for two by the window and asked if we could switch to it. Unfortunately, the lady who assisted us said no, claiming it was reserved. It was frustrating because I watched that table remain empty for almost 90 minutes while we were there. Because of this experience, along with the overall taste of the food, I probably won’t be coming back.
Great food! Great vibe, especially if you take the outdoor seating on a nice day or evening. Service was average, but maybe a little slow. Because of the outdoor seating perhaps?? Here’s what we had. The Mezze Platter appetizer was three dips, hummus, tzatziki, and I forgot the third. These were served with soft pita bread and crispy fried bread chips. All good for mixing and matching. Then first main course was a whole fried fish. I believe it was grilled. Very tasty and quite a lot of meat, believe it or not. So good! And half chicken on a bed of greens. It sounds basic but it was moist and just enough salt to make it tasty. Excellent. We really enjoy the outdoor seating. It’s on the west de facing the top of Santana Row so it’s lively and energetic. It’s well kept and they even had more cushiony seats right next to us. Kind of like patio furniture. I feel the best times to come are spring and summer to get the entire vibe.
Beautiful atmosphere inside and out. We sat outside and there were plenty of shady cozy spots. Service was excellent, very attentive wait staff who came to the table often to check in. The food was very tasty, and flavorful. Green eggs and lamb, was filling with the chili hot sauce it made it even better. The Brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly and have great flavor. The spritzer drinks were also very refreshing. I would come back for sure . The only thing that was a bit annoying was the online menu was not what was available, because we had dishes that we wanted to try based from the online menu and they were only available during the week. However the food and service made up for it.
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