Faz - San Jose
Westwinds, San Jose
Restaurant in San Jose, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Faz - San Jose is a convenience-first pick in North San Jose, better for work meals and low-pressure plans than destination dining. Book it when location near the Tasman Drive office corridor matters; look elsewhere if the occasion needs a defined cuisine angle, chef-counter energy, or a more distinctive room.
About Faz - San Jose
Faz - San Jose is a practical San Jose option with weekday lunch and dinner hours and a smart casual dress code. It is most useful when timing and simplicity matter, especially for a planned weekday meal.
The case for choosing it is practical rather than centered on a chef, award, tasting format, price point, cuisine label, or signature dish. For a special occasion, that means expectations should be set carefully: choose it when the schedule and city work, not because of a destination-dining hook.
Use it for convenience-led meals, not a destination tasting experience
The strongest reason to choose Faz - San Jose is its weekday availability. It is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and again from 5 to 9 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. That schedule supports lunch or dinner plans during the workweek.
For broader planning, compare it with other dining options based on the needs of the group. Chicken Meets Rice, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie, Shimmachi Adachi, and TEXAMEX Restaurant are other names to consider when deciding what kind of meal best fits the occasion.
The right call depends on how much the room needs to carry the night
Choose Faz - San Jose when the meal needs to be easy to plan within its posted weekday hours. Skip it when the occasion depends on a published tasting format, a named chef experience, a specific menu style, or signature dishes.
In short, Faz - San Jose is a practical San Jose option with weekday lunch and dinner hours and a smart casual dress code. Treat it as a direct choice rather than a splurge pick unless you confirm additional details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 181 E Tasman Dr #40, San Jose, CA 95134
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fazrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +14086844002
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Faz presents Mediterranean and Persian-inflected cooking in an interior that leans warm and intentionally evening-minded. Textured surfaces and calibrated lighting give the dining room an elevated, composed feeling that reads as more than the typical office-park lunch spot. The full bar program and layered, slow-cooked flavor profiles suggested by the menu create a quietly sophisticated, relaxed environment. Because the restaurant sits inside a commercial complex and largely serves an office population, it feels like a deliberate, slightly hidden alternative to the surrounding fast-casual options rather than a routine commuter choice.
Best For
The restaurant suits the office-day rhythm of North San Jose: it is explicitly oriented to a lunch crowd but keeps an evening posture that makes it credible for dinner and after-work visits. The lower noise floor and conversational pace make it comfortable for business meals and small group gatherings where talkability matters. Because guests arrive through parking rather than a streetscape, it is an easy choice for colleagues and nearby employees seeking something steadier than fast-casual fare while still being conveniently accessible from surrounding campuses.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the menu’s signature items to understand the kitchen’s hybrid Persian–Italian approach: the Chenjeh Kabob, the Combo Platter and the hummus are highlighted as standouts. Portions and shared plates work well in this setting—the room’s relaxed pace and lower noise level encourage lingering and conversation, so plan to share dishes and take your time. The presence of a full bar program suggests cocktails or a well-chosen drink will pair comfortably with the richly seasoned, slow-cooked profiles on the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with a contemporary twist on traditional Mediterranean dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chenjeh Kabob
- Combo Platter
- Hummus
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 181 E Tasman Dr #40, San Jose, CA 95134
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- TEXAMEX Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Shimmachi Adachi, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie, Notable alternative
- Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Chicken Meets Rice, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares with nearby alternatives
Against TEXAMEX Restaurant, Faz - San Jose is the more neutral business-meal choice, especially if the group wants an easy setting rather than a cuisine-led decision. TEXAMEX Restaurant is the better cross-shop when Mexican or Tex-Mex flavors are the point of the meal.
Shimmachi Adachi is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined Japanese experience and are comfortable with a ¥¥¥ tier. Faz - San Jose is easier to justify when booking friction and location matter more than format; Shimmachi Adachi is stronger for a planned night built around the food.
For casual group value, compare it with Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie and Chicken Meets Rice. For a larger seafood-focused meal, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant is the more specific alternative. Faz - San Jose wins mainly on convenience and low planning pressure, not on a clearly stated specialty.
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Compare Faz - San Jose
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faz - San Jose | San Jose | , | , | No published awards |
| TEXAMEX Restaurant | San Jose | , | , | No published awards |
| Shimmachi Adachi | Osaka | Japanese | ¥¥¥ | No published awards |
| Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie | Santa Clara | , | , | No published awards |
| Mayflower Seafood Restaurant | Milpitas | , | , | No published awards |
| Chicken Meets Rice | Santa Clara | , | , | No published awards |
How Faz - San Jose: Weekday Lunch and Dinner in San Jose compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faz - San Jose good for solo dining?
It can work for a solo meal if the posted weekday hours fit your schedule. Faz - San Jose is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5 to 9 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday.
What are alternatives to Faz - San Jose?
Other options to compare include Chicken Meets Rice, Shimmachi Adachi, TEXAMEX Restaurant, Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie, and Mayflower Seafood Restaurant. Use the group's schedule and preferences to decide which one fits best.
Is lunch or dinner better at Faz - San Jose?
Both lunch and dinner are supported by the weekday hours. Faz - San Jose is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5 to 9 PM, so the better choice depends on your schedule.
What should I wear to Faz - San Jose?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, relaxed outfit should fit the stated standard.
Does Faz - San Jose handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Faz - San Jose directly before visiting if anyone in your group has specific dietary or allergy needs.
Is Faz - San Jose good for a special occasion?
It may work for a simple occasion if the San Jose location and weekday hours are convenient. If the event depends on a tasting format, signature dishes, or other special features, verify those details with the venue before booking.
