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Meso Modern Mediterranean, San Jose, CA

Meso Modern Mediterranean

4.4
4.4
825 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Meso, meaning “middle,” is a modern Mediterranean restaurant and bar that celebrates the art of living well. An oasis located in the heart of Santana Row, Meso offers daily dinner service, with lunch and weekend brunch offered from 11:30 to 2:30 pm.

The menu, overseen by Chef/Partner Roland Passot, brings together the iconic flavors of the Mediterranean basin, offering guests a delicious journey through the region’s collective culinary culture. Showcasing the region’s most iconic elements, Meso’s design is centered around natural light and running water. Ample space in the bar, dining room, patio and private dining spaces, make Meso ideal for groups of all sizes. A visit to Meso is more than just a delicious meal, it’s a chance to come together and connect.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Contemporary European, Middle Eastern

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (408) 800-0048

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Moises Navarro

  • Catering

    We do catering as well! Please give us a call at 408.800.0048.

  • Private party facilities

    An oasis in the heart of Santana Row, Meso Modern Mediterranean signifies the coming together of culinary influences across the region coupled with vibrant hospitality. With the ability to cater to all, our events team is happy to plan for events up to 220 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Alejandra Maldonado : (408) 800-0048

  • Neighborhood

    San Jose

  • Cross street

    Santana Row

  • Parking details

    Public parking is readily available in the Hatton Garage on Santana Row, located at the corner of Hatton Street and Olsen Drive.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Artichoke Festival 2023

    Jun 5 - Jun 11, 2023
    We’re celebrating the delectable artichoke at the peak of the season with our Chef’s favorite preparations, meant to bring the full flavor right from the heart. Traditionally, festivals are held in Greek villages such as Komi on the island of Tinos during the spring and summer to celebrate its harvest. So, join us at Meso for a taste of the earthy, nutty, and overall amazing artichoke! Our menu additions are available for lunch and dinner, along with our regular menus. BITES CRISPY FRIED ARTICHOKE FLATBREAD 16 spicy tahini, mozzarella cheese SCATTINI FARMS ARTICHOKE CONFIT 12 herbed chickpea purée, charred lemon LIBATION ALL CHOKED UP single 15/for four 56 cynar, rum, St. Germain, lime, mint
  • Father's Day 2023

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Celebrate Father’s Day with a Meso feast fit for a king! Show the special dad in your life how much you appreciate him with this ultimate indulgence! Relax and enjoy the beauty of family as we attend to every detail. Open for regular hours, serving the regular menus in addition to the below menu additions. Cheers! MENU ADDITIONS BRUNCH MENU ADDITION served 11:30 AM to 2.30 PM BRUNCH BRISKET HASH 23 potatoes, peppers, onions, herb chipotle crème fraîche, two fried eggs DINNER MENU ADDITION served 4 PM to 9 PM RAS EL HANOUT CRUSTED HALAL RACK OF LAMB 45 pomegranate reduction, blistered cherry tomatoes on the vine, crispy rosemary and cracked pepper fingerling potatoes LIBATIONS served all day ALL DRAFT BEER 8

What 825 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for the first time. Loved the food. Christian was such a great server. He really made the experience better for us! Would definitely come back.
  2. MtMcallistar

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was quite good, very small portions which was expected, and just fine, but be prepared. WE sat outside which would have been nicer if the band wasn't playing at stadium-level volume. I like live music for sure, but we were yelling over each other and it really detracted from the experience. SIT INSIDE!!

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded 5 days agoThank you for the awesome review, we're all happy that you had a great experience. We hope to see you soon again.

  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    A little expensive per their portion sizes. They have good ambiance, excellent service. My favorites are octopus and shrimp under small plates!

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded 7 days agoWe are so delighted you had a 5 star experience. We truly appreciate the review and patronage.

  4. HelenA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My food was full of flavor...carrot and cucumber salad, and roasted cauliflower with turmeric.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded 7 days agoIt was an absolute pleasure serving you and we cannot wait to do it again. We truly appreciate the review and patronage.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was okie ! Not out of the world - decent food and drinks
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The food was just ok and the portions were ridiculously small for the price. The risotto with scallops was watery with cream; the Brussel sprouts not very flavorful. The baked fish was tender snd ok overall, just not very flavorful for the $44 we paid for it. The flatbreads and kabobs were good. Location was nice. But overall, very pricey for what you get with the food just ok.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 27, 2023Thank you for taking some time to share your experience. The items you had are usually very well received, but I will share your comments the kitchen team, as there is always room for improvement. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time.

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great place to have my birthday celebration with family. Everything we ordered was wonderful. My kids were even able to have their kid-friendly food choices whilst the adults dined on dishes of culinary perfection. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. They even got my cake (we brought with us) ready for wish time.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 27, 2023Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled you had a 5 star experience and look forward to welcoming you again!

  8. DollfaceL

    Central Coast

    168 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Not sure where these reviewers ate, but my lunch experience was anything but a good one. First of all, the place was empty. That should have been my first tip. Secondly, our waiter took our order and delivered the food, and then could not be found after that. We actually had to search him down. Thirdly, all the of the food had a strange aftertaste—my suspicion is that they are using rancid/old oil. My chicken was completely over cooked and the rice was flavorless with my kabob. Seriously, beyond underwhelmed.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you for taking some time to share your experience. The items you had are usually very well received, but I will share your comments the kitchen team, as there is always room for improvement. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time.

  9. WeiL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We understand it is holiday today. But we don’t even get the basic service. Waited 30mins after we be seated to get a glass of water. If the server was too busy, we could understand. But he was holding the water pitcher and taking to the table next to us. And he didn’t take a glance on us. My brother questioned him when the water finally on the table. Since then he only show up to our table 3 times. One is because our table don’t have forks. Second is I asked the busboy about the beer that I ordered. Third is when we got the check. It make my mon up sad. She feels been treat differently. She saw that other servers was giving flowers to their tables. But we got nothing. My mom keep asking was this racial discrimination. I explained to her this is not considered discrimination. He may not just don’t like us.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was good but not for the price. They sat us and no one served us for 20 min. When they did the server was nice. I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant and the presentation of the food, but the amount of food was very little.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled you had a good experience and hope to welcome you back soon and make sure you receive the 5 star experience we know we can do.

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent with good size portions. The server was very friendly and attentive. Love the ambiance! Only area for improvement would be the hostess was dismissive and not very welcoming.

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you for the awesome review, we're all happy that you had a great experience. We hope to see you soon again.

  12. JacobN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Service was very slow and not very friendly. No explanations about the food from The staff. food was great..

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than pleasant experience when dining here. I will share your comments with the team, as there is always room for improvement. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Service was lacking. The server took our order for the starts and drinks and then just disappeared. We waited and waited to order more food. Other servers moved around carefully avoiding eye contact. Finally we had to call one out and place the order. Then again for the bill, we kept trying to get a hold of someone. Finally someone gave us the bill after us calling out to them, they vanished again. No one came, so we had to go to the counter to pay. This is not what I expect when I am paying so much!!

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than pleasant experience when dining here. I will share your comments with the team, as there is always room for improvement. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Great service. We were seated next to a large party so it was a little loud but not objectionable. Standouts on the menu were: octopus appetizer brussel sprouts branzino spareribs

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled you had a 5 star experience and look forward to welcoming you again!

  15. lucyvalencia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner experience! First time going and we will 100% be coming back! Our favorite was the lamb flatbread & the seared octopus!

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 17, 2023We are so delighted you had a 5 star experience. We truly appreciate the review and patronage.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely as always. Some of my favorite vegetarian dishes are there

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 9, 2023It was an absolute pleasure serving you and we cannot wait to do it again. We truly appreciate the review and patronage.

  17. AlexandraK

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I visited Meso first time with my friend. Now Meso is my favorite restaurant at Santana Row! I am comming back!

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 9, 2023It was an absolute pleasure serving you and we cannot wait to do it again. We truly appreciate the review and patronage.

  18. RondaF

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service, lovely ambience.
  19. JamesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this restaurant. Super nice staff, amazing food. You have to try the 3 dip trio!
  20. MinervaT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great for business dinner or groups. Staff was attentive and had good insights.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Too Noisy, slow service, food was OK. Not worth for the price and quantity of what was being served
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, food, and service! A really fun place for our friends get together
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We went there for date night. There was only 1 server for the patio area. He seemed really busy and didn’t make it to our table. The person serving the water took our order. The food was cold. No one came by to ask us if we needed anything or boxes for our food. We paid upwards of $200 for a two person meal. I wouldn’t recommend it

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 5, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than pleasant experience when dining here. I will share your comments with the team, as there is always room for improvement. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great for birthday dinner!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great cocktails, and yummy food!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great restaurant
  27. AdamS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed the fried Haloumi, falafel, artichoke flatbread and, in particular, the grilled Branzino was fantastic.
  28. HemantD

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Pretty average experience Limited veg choices Not coming back

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 5, 2023Hi Hemant, Thank you for your visit and for taking the time to leave us the reviews. We only wish we had done better. It was a pleasure serving you and we hope you will visit soon.

  29. Dela

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Meso popped up as a recommendation on a list with 5 other restaurants that I have been to and enjoyed so I wanted to check it out. We went on a Friday night and the place was moderately busy, but not packed. Staff and server were friendly and attentive. Our server Heidi recommended the Trio of Dips which we ordered with our cocktails, all were tasty. I added the crispy lamp with the trio, which I enjoyed. It reminded me of carnitas. We decided to experience as must of the menu as possible and order several small plates instead of trying some of the larger options. We ended up ordering the following; sparkling water, chrysanthemum, pomegranate mule, trio of dips + crispy lamb, sautéed prawns + pita, beef shish kebab, olives, roasted potatoes (serving size was larger than expected) w/ side of garlic tahini and ended with the chocolate date cake. The trio of dips and the prawns were our favorite. The evening set us back about $150 before tip. From the items ordered, all were great but we would probably not order the shish kebab or chocolate cake again. Compared to everything else the kebab was just not as flavorful as the other dishes. The chocolate cake seemed to be a flourless cake or something similar with nothing on top so it seemed like a cross between a brownie and cake, just not what I was expecting. The toasted coconut shavings and ice cream that came with it were good. We will definitely go back to Meso so we can try the other items on their menu. We had an enjoyable time and would recommend everyone try it.
  30. Sireatsalot

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food and menu were great. They were fairly busy but the service was extremely slow and missed two orders and had to keep us all waiting for last two to get their meal before we ate. Awesome location and good flavors. But was having a bad day in terms of service. Maybe a one off

    Meso Modern MediterraneanResponded on May 5, 2023Thank you for your visit and for taking the time to leave us a review. We only wish we had done better. I hope you decide to give us another opportunity to take much better care of you next time. Please give us another chance to earn your 5 star.

  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with great service!
  32. Trish

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Lots of vegetarian options.
  33. ThomasJ

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Noisy. Young crowd. Good for shared plates. Reservations good idea.
  34. Anonymous

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Overall, the food was good. Though a woman's Pomeranian wouldn't stop barking inside.
  35. Lauren

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall, the place was a really nice ambience, and the food was good. We returned the Mousakka. it was very oily and there was nothing to it. It resembled a dip more then anything.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience5
    I was very unsatisfied with my visit today. My husband and I ordered the Lamb Shank and it was very monotone—flavorless. I would not recommend it, as nothing about it was spectacular, especially for the price. I asked to speak with the manager and was met with a mediocre response when I mentioned the issue. She insultingly told us that we should not have eaten so much of it if we didn't like it, but it was only half consumed between the both of us. After requesting for a discount, we only received 25% off when it should have been at least 50%. I've frequented Meso a few times before, but will sadly not be returning after this experience with management.
  37. Joni

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My friend and I shared a Brussels sprouts small plate and Barramundi entree, both really delicious! Highly recommend this place if you love Mediterranean food.
  38. Yogi

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good place, nice ambience. Food is good but i would not call it outstanding, definitely eaten better Mediterranean in bay area
  39. SKent

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We were seated right away. Great service. Super loud table of party girls next to us. It was a Friday evening and if you are not into a drinking culture, I advise not to go at that time. Otherwise, the food and ambiance was good.
  40. FlytheCoop

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    The positives: good, friendly service. An interesting wine list. The minuses: the food was terrible, we should have sent it back to the kitchen. Examples: falafels tasted old and were hard—as though they’d been made the day before and left out. Everything lacked seasoning (salt) A chicken kale Cesar salad arrived with greasy bread crumbs for croutons and greasy, unrecognizable pieces of meat. Even asked the server if the stuff on our salad was chicken. Very expensive.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Meso Modern Mediterranean using the Order Online button. Meso Modern Mediterranean also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Meso Modern Mediterranean also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 800-0048.

Meso Modern Mediterranean is rated 4.4 stars by 825 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Meso Modern Mediterranean

3060 Olsen Drive, #50, San Jose, CA 95128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Santana Row

  • Neighborhood

    San Jose

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Contemporary European, Middle Eastern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public parking is readily available in the Hatton Garage on Santana Row, located at the corner of Hatton Street and Olsen Drive.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Moises Navarro

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (408) 800-0048

  • Catering

    We do catering as well! Please give us a call at 408.800.0048.

  • Private party facilities

    An oasis in the heart of Santana Row, Meso Modern Mediterranean signifies the coming together of culinary influences across the region coupled with vibrant hospitality. With the ability to cater to all, our events team is happy to plan for events up to 220 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Alejandra Maldonado : (408) 800-0048

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