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The Second Wife is a welcoming North Indian restaurant in San Jose, CA, designed for guests who want flavorful food, dependable service, and a comfortable place to gather. Conveniently located at 50 Skyport Dr #40, it brings together the warmth of North Indian dining with the ease and flexibility modern customers appreciate.

Whether you are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or simply picking up a meal on the go, this casual spot is built to make every visit feel easy, satisfying, and worthwhile.

Known for fast service and a menu that works for a wide range of tastes, The Second Wife offers a generous selection that includes comfort food, small plates, salad bar options, coffee, beer, alcohol, and all-you-can-eat choices.

Guests can enjoy dine-in service with table service, counter service, and seating options, or choose from outdoor seating, takeaway, curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and delivery for added convenience. With catering and private dining room options available as well, it is a practical choice for everything from everyday meals to special gatherings.

Solo diners, lunch crowds, and dinner guests alike can find a setting that feels relaxed while still delivering the rich, satisfying experience expected from a quality North Indian restaurant.

Accessibility and comfort are also thoughtfully addressed, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms making the space more accommodating for all guests. Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral toilets, an on-site bar, and flexible payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments add to the smooth, customer-friendly experience.

Backed by a strong 4.20-star rating from 274 reviews, The Second Wife stands out as a trusted choice for diners who value good food, reliable service, and an inviting atmosphere in the heart of San Jose. Call +1 408-963-6690 to plan your visit or place an order today.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (274 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Karen Cooke

Karen Cooke

4 months ago

Came for dinner. Goat biryani was excellent - highly recommend. Love their lunch buffet!

Bryson Dean

Bryson Dean

year ago

The restaurant has just opened. It was a great choice. Servers were very kind and food was delicious. The buttered Naan was very good. Normally Naan is necessary but just phones it in. This was light, crispy, and really good. Overall everything was good and above average.

Reagan Razz

Reagan Razz

year ago

This is a very good restaurant, not a lot of info on them because they are new. We went this evening and had all of the food featured in the pictures. HIGHLY recommend the tomato basil soup, butter chicken & naan, and the mango lassi. The mango lassi was the best one I've ever had. We will be back because we want to try the lunch buffet.

Supriya Reddy

Supriya Reddy

9 months ago

Friendly staff, clean and quiet atmosphere. Table service is excellent. Today's (09/28/2025) special was Bhature. Bhature and naan were served at the table. Fish pakora , vegetable pakora were yummy. One of the few Indian restaurants which had pieces of goat in the goat curry. Butter chicken was little sweet. Paneer Tikka was tastier than any chicken items. They also had bitter gourd, eggplant and chickpeas curries. We liked both the desserts, rice pudding and moong dal halwa.

Palak verma

Palak verma

month ago

I had a wonderful experience at Second Wife Restaurant. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially the young woman who served us. She had such a warm and genuine smile that made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The service was attentive, professional, and quick, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. It’s always refreshing to visit a place where the staff truly care about their customers and make them feel valued. The food was delicious, and the hospitality made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and excellent customer service. Looking forward to visiting again soon! 😊

Will Elsin

Will Elsin

11 months ago

This place is truly incredible! Fantastic super delicious food with very high quality ingredients and many vegetarian chicken lamb and fish varieties to choose from. They even had the most proper/delicious chicken Biryani in the buffet and all the condiments that go with it. Everything was absolutely perfect including the spice level of all dishes. It was perfect! They also make butter naan fresh and serve it to your table hot from the tandor, and it's included in the buffet price!! The restaurant is super clean and smells very fresh. Many South Asian restaurants have an issue where the curry/food smell is so strong in the restaurant that it sticks to your clothes and even hair sometimes. That was definitely not the case here. That's another big plus for people with allergies and smell sensitivities. The service was beyond amazing. There was always a waiter watching over the restaurant patrons constantly to see if they needed anything, and also making sure that the buffet is tidy and all buffet items are replenished promptly. Very professional 5 star service! 👍👌 In terms of atmosphere: The Indian instrumental music that was playing was well selected and very soothing and relaxing with a perfect volume level. So much thought was put into this restaurant's decor atmosphere and dining experience. Finally, in terms of price, at $24 for the lunch buffet; they are at least 60% cheaper than similar high quality options in the Bay Area, at least at the time of posting this review. Their dinner is A-la-carte only though. It's really mind blowing how affordable this place is for the high quality and excellent variety that they offer. Really WOW experience 🤩 ### Update from my 2nd visit to this place There were a few new food items in the menu that were different from the day before, which included new items in the main coarse appetizer and dessert, so they certainly keep their buffet line up interesting and consistently high quality. I went to this place 2 days in a ro

Khiem Nguyen

Khiem Nguyen

9 months ago

I actually thoroughly enjoyed this place's buffet mate. The naan is actually pretty crisp and moist. Good stuff. All of the meats are cooked till tender but still moist. The variety in the vegetarian options is high. Good spice. The butter chicken pieces are large though in terms of flavor I've had much better. Their goat is actually much better than other place's goat. The vegetarian options were all good with some even being really great. You can either get room temperature water infused with fruits and herbs, bottled water to or lychee juice as part of the buffet. The place itself is super clean. No issues with my plates or utensils The workers, which are just the owners and their servers were actually really attentive. It's surprisingly some of the better service I've had in the Bay.

Lucifer Avi

Lucifer Avi

8 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Best Indian Buffet in Town! Second Wife Indian Restaurant truly impressed me with their buffet! The variety was amazing — from flavorful curries and fresh naan to perfectly cooked tandoori chicken and delicious vegetarian options. Every dish tasted authentic and freshly made, with the right amount of spice and richness. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was refilled and fresh throughout the service. The atmosphere is clean, cozy, and welcoming — perfect for lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Ganesh Rathuar

Ganesh Rathuar

2 weeks ago

Must visit authentic Indian food was here at dinner. Started with Dahi ke kebab and Jafrani sheekh kebab that was really bang on. In main course butter chicken and Kashmiri roghan josh and sham savera kofta took me to India. Highly recommend place to awaken your Indian taste buds Thank you The second wife

Junaid Khan

Junaid Khan

month ago

By far the best Indian restaurant I’ve ever been too. 27 dollars for a buffet with the largest selection I’ve ever seen. About 25 dishes. Super tasty and my family and friends all said it was excellent

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Private dining room
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

50 Skyport Dr #40, San Jose, CA 95110, United States

Reservations

+1 408-963-6690

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Monday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Thursday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Friday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Saturday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Sunday 11 AM-3:30 PM, 4:30-10 PM
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