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.

Vibe: A Had to make…read morea quick pit stop before a show that night and wandered into OG. Haven't been to this location in a minute. Can still remember the gourmet dogs and duck fat fries back in the days... Awesome what they did to the place. The new set up with the dim lights and neon menu is noice. Ended up chilling at the front bar. Definitely will return to explore the back at a later time. Food: A We got to sample a variety of goodies and drinks from the menu, which definitely hit the spot. The skewers were cooked just right with a kiss of smoke from the grill. The takoyaki were good as expected--yum. We ended the excursion with the milk bread; it was surely a crowd-pleaser. It was fluffy goodness, topped with furikake, and served with a side of decadent house butter. Drinks were perfectly crafted and refreshing. Service: A We were chilling at the bar and got to hang with staff. Cool folks, will be back. - John

Service Our server Annalisse was the best! Her…read morerecommendations did not disappoint and described every dish precisely. She was friendly and made our celebration a memorable experience. Food We started with cocktails, the Oasis for me and my husband ordered the emerald palm paired it with scallops (only two) but the taste was phenomenal. Then we shared the tagliatelle, which is a pasta with lobster and a white wine sauce topped with parmagiano cheese. Followed by the 12 oz. NY strip steak and broccoli, cooked to perfection! We ended our meal with the loukoumades, 3 beignets balls topped with banana brulèe, a custard, and pecans also went with Annalisse's recommendation to add a scoop of vanilla gelato, and this made completed the evening. Ambiance Inside decor has a very modern and swanky vibe to it. It's has an open kitchen concept which I love. The music was great and the noise level is perfect, from large groups to date nights.

This is such a Nice Place! Food was Wonderful!…read moreService right on point! I recommend this Place to all. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy

Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

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.

If you're new to the game or are too self conscious to visit a more serious setting, fairway zone…read moreis the perfect place to start. This is more of a sports bar setting with TV's everywhere so you don't have to worry about judgmental staff or uptight players. Chances are everyone is too busy watching "the game" to notice your crappy swing. The sim, although tricky and hard to read if you've only played real courses, is accurate and offers a ton of feedback. Gameplay supports up to 4 players unless you set up the golf range setting, then it's basically open season. Only 2 bays available by reservation so plan accordingly. There are some loner clubs if you don't have your own otherwise bringing your set is recommended. We had a bunch of appetizers that were all excellent. We came on a slow night too so no issues with drinks/food orders but I can see that being an issue when it gets lively(then again what restaurant doesn't have this issue when busy?). To my understanding this place just went through a menu/renovation refresh so look to the newest pictures for the most up to date info.

The ambiance and décor are nice -- and that's about where the positives end. When we sat down and…read moreopened the menu, several items were crossed out or scribbled over, so the food options I had seen on Yelp were no longer available. We had two different servers come to our table who didn't seem to be communicating with each other. As a result, we never received an order of sliders, yet they still appeared on our bill. The bartender also struggled with very basic cocktails. A simple cosmopolitan and a lemon drop -- both extremely common drinks -- seemed to cause confusion, which was surprising. As for the food, it was nothing memorable. One friend ordered a smash burger that was so smashed it included the bun, which I've never seen before. The wings I ordered were small and underwhelming -- five wings for $15 felt overpriced and disappointing. Overall, I don't understand how this place has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp. I left pretty disappointed. The only thing that seems to keep people coming back is the scantily clad servers rather than the food or service.

I've been here a couple times now and they have both excellent spirit-forward and refreshing…read morecocktails. They sometimes rotate themed menus depending on the holiday. The Bowery has their own menu. There's a bit of a wait to get inside and can get crowded, but it's worth a stop if you find yourself in DTSJ.

The cocktails are very good. If you are coming here to grab a well-made drink, it delivers…read more However, this is not the place for food or for watching sports. The food is solid, but overpriced for what you get. And while they have an enormous TV, the setup is not sports-friendly. The sports channel availability makes Five Points a poor choice if you want to watch the game. You're better off going to The Brit next door for a proper sports experience. Think of this spot as a cocktail bar, not a sports bar or a food destination. Set expectations accordingly.

Came here last week for the first time with my husband and some friends to celebrate my birthday…read more It was a Tuesday night so we had the whole place to ourselves for a while . The spot was so cute too loved the vibes and they had big sofa/tables to seat a group . The 2 gentlemen working that night were so friendly. The drinks were beautiful and taste really good while also packing a punch ;) they were so kind and surprised us with karaoke for my birthday ! I didn't even know they had Karaoke lol You know us girlies looooved it . We had so much fun . It became my friend's birthday at the stroke of midnight, so thank you for making both of our birthday nights one for the books ! Overall it's a cute spot to enjoy a nice drink with some good company, and if you want to up it up a notch you can sing your little heart out with some karaoke in a private room hehe warning: very possible you will lose your voice the next day lol

New bar in town Nicely designed and very large space…read more It was a Sunday night so the place was pretty empty. But their server and their host are awesome and friendly. The drinks were fun. These drinks aren't that stiff so I was able to enjoy a couple different ones. There is a karaoke room which is fun for a small group. But there is a large stage, which I hope they turn one of the nights into a Karaoke nights

I live at Watergate and Trader Vic's is turning out to be one of my go to places. I love the…read moreambiance, the food is great and the servers are really awesome. I did ask for a specific table when I made the reservations earlier. When we got there they said it was already reserved. We still had a nice table with a view but by the time we left the table I requested was not used Love this place

First time try by just looking the menu. The drinks are…read moresuper delicious. We tried Mai tai and it was STRONG!! the chicken garlic wrap was perfect for my toddler. He ate the chicken and avocado the artichoke and jalpaneo dip with chips was perfect with our drinks. With not much wait and lot of time to kill we enjoyed 1.5 hrs. It's inside the terminal B next to Gate 22/23. Service was quick. Definitely recommending for fellow travelers.

Cute quaint vibey. Low key chatter with soft background music. Very chill to catch up w gfs or have…read morean intimate conversation w a lover lol The Paloma and the Duchess neat were so delich. Did not try the food bc had already eaten but they do have a food menu . Yum! This dive bar is definitely chill and the bartender had the funnest chill vibe with our bartender had the best service on drinks and local bars we might wanna visit. If you're on this side of town and want to just chill come thru!

A neighborhood bar that's been around for years and revamped their name and interior about a year…read moreago. First time coming in to "scout" the place before having an event here, and glad I finally stopped in. A few customers were present on a Saturday afternoon, and the bartender was very friendly and social. I mentioned to her that I would be coming back with a handful of people in a few weeks, and she said she would be working. With serving a few snack items to eat, she said she would also do the cooking too. So, looks like she does it all. Great music playing with 3 big tvs in 3 corners of the space. Truly a neighborhood bar and well done. Looking forward to coming back and trying their food. Oh, their Nitro Espressotini is yum!