San Jose goes full sparkle mode during the Christmas party season with fairy lights everywhere, plates stacked high, and cocktails that sometimes arrive with candy-cane rims. With the whole city in celebration mode, it’s the perfect time to hunt for Christmas party restaurants serving everything from big steakhouse spreads to neon-lit noodle bowls and taquerias that hit harder than your cousin’s gift-wrapping critiques. Downtown buzzes, the East Side sizzles, and Santana Row shows off, offering a spot for Friendmas, family dinners, awkward reunions, or any excuse to wear antlers while eating ramen.
In San Jose, prices of Christmas party restaurants average $35 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in San Jose, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From $34 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1100 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central San Jose, available to book on Tagvenue: