The meal deals are back.

From July 13-22, more than 20 downtown San Jose restaurants will offer special multi-course dinners, chefs’ specials and discounts for Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. And the sponsoring San Jose Downtown Association uses the term “week” loosely because you actually get 10 days’ worth of deals.

The promotions offer a chance to sample new places or rediscover old favorites at tempting prices.

Cuisines include Asian (Mosaic, Nomikai, Fairmont’s Lobby Loungem, Sushi Confidential); Cajun (Poor House Bistro); French-Vietnamese (Élyse Restaurant); German (Ludwig’s German Table); Greek (Nemea Taverna), Hawaiian (Hawaiian Poke Bowl); Italian (Enoteca La Storia, Il Fornaio); Mexican (Mezcal, Olla Cocina), pan-European (71 Saint Peter); and American/seafood/steaks (Cafe Stritch, District, Farmers Union, Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, Grill on the Alley, Loft Bar & Bistro, McCormick & Schmick’s, SP2 Communal Bar & Restaurant, and Uproar Brewing Co.).

Newcomer Élyse Restaurant, located at 151 S. Second St., joins the group for the first time and will offer prix fixe menus (think grilled oysters and short-rib bourguignon) at two price points. Other newcomers include District, Forager, Hawaii Poke Bowl and Uproar.

Four restaurants — 71 Saint Peter, Il Fornaio, the Loft and Mezcal — get a shout-out for being involved all 10 years of the promotion.

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Doppio Zero pizzeria-restaurant opens in Concord, closes in Cupertino What’s on the menu? We got an advance peek. District will pair sampler plates with wine or whiskey flights. The Fairmont’s Lobby Lounge will focus on sushi. Olla Cocina will pair a meal with its Latin Lover Margarita. And 71 Saint Peter will offer duck confit risotto or bavette steak, plus passion fruit creme brulee for dessert.

Find details, menus and parking validation info at http://sjdowntown.com/dinedowntown. Tables can get snapped up quickly on these nights, so make reservations right away.