Cielo is open seasonally, and we finally visited during (*at the very end of*) their Winter…read moreExperience. I think traditionally, you need reservations for Cielo, but their Winter Experience (ran through December and mid-January) is first-come, first-served. The Winter Experience is a Christmas-themed set-up - very tastefully and beautifully decorated - with Christmas music (even 2 weeks after the New Year). the tables along the edge have small in-table fire pits AND a tall heated furnace - you will not be cold in December. these tables do require a minimum spend of $50 per person, which we came into this expecting that regardless - however, it sounds like you can sit at any of the other tables without this minimum spend, though you will only have a blanket for warmth. the sunset was beautiful, though keep in mind that we do live in a city, and there are other tall buildings around, so don't set your expectations too high. Overall, we are so happy we finally checked this place out, and that we were able to do so during the Winter Experience. We did find it overpriced (considering it's at Hotel Valencia... we weren't surprised) for what you get. I tried one cocktail (~$20) that tasted like a flavored soda, before switching to wine; my husband had 2 Old Fashioned, they were both made differently but both good. The food was good - small, shareable portions. We're happy to have finally stopped in, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come again. HOW TO GET THERE: enter Hotel Valencia from the ground floor; take the elevator to Floor 3; go straight down the hall, pass the front desk on your left, to the second set of elevators; take that to the top floor

Cielo at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row had a winter-wonderland-style setup that was definitely…read morecute, but overall the experience felt underwhelming. When compared to the APRÈS VILLAGE experience at the Four Seasons, it doesn't come close. The food menu is very limited, and food took quite a while to come out. There's also no option to make reservations, which was disappointing and made the experience feel less organized. That said, it's aesthetically pleasing enough for a few social media photos. Beyond that, it's nothing to make a big fuss over, and I can't say I'd go out of my way to return.

Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

Still O.G. & Alter Ego Cocktail Club has a really unique vibe because it almost feels like two…read moredifferent lounges in one. The front area is colorful, funky, and artsy, while the back lounge leans more classic and intimate with a moodier cocktail bar feel. The little DJ section adds energy without making it impossible to talk. The crowd was all over the place in the best way, very eclectic, social, and lively. I wasn't obsessed with every drink we tried, but I definitely preferred the cocktails coming from the back lounge over the front bar. Overall though, it's a solid open-late spot if you want a fun atmosphere, good music, and somewhere that feels a little more creative than the average cocktail lounge.

Did not feel safe!! My friends and I were waiting to get on…read morethe elevator, so when a group of guys also arrived. As I was walking to get on the elevator one of the guys tried to hold me back against him and wrapped his arm around me. I had no idea who he was. I pushed him off me and told his friends to get him away from me. As he walked away and our elevator door closed he called me/my friend a group of wh*r*s. I told the staff/security when we got to the top and they said they'll "keep an eye on them". They proceeded to call my friends and I the b word as we walked passed their group. Then two other girls complained how the same man that grabbed me tried to pressure them into leave with the group of men. When they said no they were also called "wh*r*s". Staff did not help at all.

Great vibe! Haven't been here in years but was in town and friends wanted to check out a bar. It…read morewas abnormally quiet as we went on a Monday night and Warriors were playing (so everyone was at Yard House). But drinks were good and it was a chill place to catch up. Happy hour prices were good!

It was a good vibe! Nice open floor plan so there's space to dance and talk. Nice outdoor area and…read moresecond floor. Only thing is they have a $10 cover from the second they open which I think is kind of lame, like hey we got here early we shouldn't have to pay.

Fun kitschy Japanese decor, music was fire at times. No cover when we went last Friday. But the…read morelasers were my favorite part. Would've been fabulous to sit and watch for a while. There a water station with plenty of cups at the end of the bar!! And the bartender offered it a few times, so very appreciated! Drinks were also a few bucks cheaper than the other clubs around.

Been going to this place for years and it's unmatched compared to most karaoke spots around the…read morenation! Love this place! Sometimes I try to sneak in a couple of different names in, but the DJs catch on, so I could only use one name. Only seems fair to everyone else waiting. Great place for drinks and to sing your favorite songs in front of others

This DJ kept bumping our song down even though it wasn't played in the last hour. This dj sucksread more

I always have a great time whenever I go to Era lounge the bar staff is fun and friendly, and the…read moredrinks are decently priced!

They sold us $15 entry for "free shots" the bartender said we're the 2nd person he lied to to get…read moreus in. They also served underage kids there. Most girls i met at 19. Worst place ever. Worse "promoter" ever.

Haberdasher is one of those cocktail bars that immediately nails the mood. Dark, classy, intimate,…read moreand just the right amount of old-school speakeasy energy. The drinks were SO good. I had a key lime pie cocktail that somehow tasted exactly like dessert without being overly sweet, and the coconut pineapple drink we ordered was honestly addictive. And if you know about the secret menu... then you already know this place can make practically anything. That's where the fun starts. The bartenders are clearly talented and really know how to craft drinks around what you like. Definitely one of my favorite spots for cocktails and late-night lounge vibes.

My friends and I went to several bars down the street and none really stood out but we saw…read moreHaberdasher and needed to check the place out. There was about a 10 min wait. And they don't allow outside food in even if the food was leftover in Togo bags from dinner. The place was busy when we finally went inside. But the bartenders were fast and we got two rounds of drinks as far as we could order. The dim lighting did look reddish. The large tables were reserved but there plenty of smaller high tops around. Memorable drinks were the perfect pear and the Andean Ascent. Perfect pear was not fruity at all and had a nice aroma and spice to it. The Andean ascent was a nice drink to start with, refreshing with a bit of fizz.

The food tastes pretty good, my favorite was the molten chocolate cake. The service was really good…read moreas well, thanks to my server Aekm :)

We all love Sadia. Service is excellent and the food quality is good…read more Will definitely come back!

My BFF took me shopping and afterwards we went to Straits. I had not eaten here and I was dying to…read moretry their Laxsa. It was much closer to what I had in Melbourne Australia where a LOT of Malaysians emigrated to. None of the other places I have tried in the US compared. We also ordered the spicy noodle dish with seafood. Lots of protein which was very helpful as we are both trying to have more protein and less carbs. (Doggone Rice and Noodles!!) We were very pleased with what we ate and of course our phenomenal service. The mocktails were great. No dessert because we were too full. I'm coming back for the crab. I wasn't dressed for messy food so I skipped it this time. Thanks for a lovely dinner, Straits!!! I'll bring my Aussie partner and make sure he is hungry. I'm sorry, I put my phone away because we were having a special day for my bday. But I will never forget what a nice meal I had at Straits.

So disappointed in this experience. We should have known this was not going to be a good one by the…read morelooks of how empty it was after the marathon and the lack of energy form the people and the place. Finally greeted and asked where we would like i sit. Out on the front patio seemed like the right move. It was NOT! Tables and chairs and too close together. Tables were dirty. That should have been the first sign to leave. Nope we are here maybe this will turn. Well the host comes wiped the table and brings menus, her energy was lacking but whatever. Server comes with only 2plate settings and cups for water, there were 5 of us so he had to come back with the remaining. We ordered chicken lollipops dry with sauce on the side, spicy noods, prawns, shaken filet, egg fried rice, potstickers, tropical ice tea, a custom soda and 2 canned sodas. Asked for a pitcher of lemon water for the table and requested food come out at the same time. Well chicken lollipops with SAUCE and prawns came out first. How frustrating my son didn't want anything to do with them. Kept them cause we don't like sending food back. Ordered A plain cheeseburger so he can eat, just meat and cheese, well that comes with sauce! Ugh had to play mind games with son and tell him it was cheese melted. The potstickers were falling apart, the shaken filet had no flavor just chewy meat, the family liked the rice, noods and prawns. The lemon water never came. I'm just glad we got out of there. I was hoping for a better experience for a $250 bill but I guess I'll go with Yelp Next time! there were warnings but I wanted to give a chance.

We were visiting from San Diego and found this gem! We walked right in and were greeted by Amal…read more She was genuinely the sweetest person we ever met being in San Jose! It's very spacious inside and the music was 10/10! Defiantly recommend coming here. The hookah was hittinggggg. Thank you for everything!

My girlfriend and I visited Monroe Hookah Lounge on Friday, December 26, 2025. Upon arrival, we…read morerequested to be seated at an empty booth that still had hookah left behind from the previous guests. We stepped away so the area could be cleaned, which we did by going to the restroom. When we returned, they gave our booth to two other men, and we were simply told that they just sat there without any acknowledgment that the table had already been requested, but somehow the staff couldn't find a way to tell them that that booth was already reserved for us. As a result, we were seated in another Patrons section, despite wanting a more private booth for conversation. Shortly afterward, another booth became available, but once again we were required to wait for it to be cleaned. There were two female staff members working that evening. I have visited hookah lounges across multiple states and have never experienced this level of unprofessionalism or such delays in table turnover. And to top it all off their hookah cubes were poor quality.....While the venue had a good crowd, the service remained consistently poor throughout our visit.