Me and my co worker did the happy hour in the front which is Still OG…read more This place is for those that dig the vinyl era because they play the albums and place the cover in front of the turntable. The drinks are named after actual songs which is which is cool. I really enjoyed the So fresh So clean which was refreshing and not so sweet. Each drink is made with fresh ingredients. Their food menu is small but still has enough to choose from to snack on. The bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks they serve and willing to help you pick the best drink for your taste. We did not get a chance to try the Alter Ego which is behind the curtain but next time.

Wow, I don't think I've written a review of a bar/lounge in like 10 years lol. Aging + having a kid…read morewill do that to you. Anyway, I met up with some friends here last weekend and we had a reservation at Alter Ego. I guess it's technically 2 places with Still OG. I have to say, I have really fond memories of Original Gravity from back in the day (ah, the days of my youth...) so it's nice that it's still sort of around though.. technically completely different since there's no more craft beer or duck fat fries lol. We hung out at our table for the whole night, like 4 hours. We all ordered cocktails off the menu and later on ordered some stuff off the menu based on the bartender's suggestion. I first ordered a Calabrian Spritz from the menu which hit the spot for me. Personally, I am not a hard alcohol fan but I enjoy wine and fun lil cocktails that are slightly sweet/not super strong lol. So this drink was nice because it wasn't too sweet and had a lot of volume (I like just sipping on stuff in general and it sucks when you order a cocktail that's like 3 sips of liquid and the rest is ice). The next cocktail I ordered was off the menu and called Like This or That (I think). I think it was some sort of passionfruit + vodka mix and very delicious! We also ordered the cold soba noodles and fries. Fries were crinkle cut and nicely crispy, no complaints. Soba noodles were also good, though some component of it was really spicy, I think the cucumbers. Overall I had a good time here and look forward to coming back, though given how little I go out, who knows when that will be haha.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in San Jose. The food is always excellent, and their cocktails…read moreare delightful. I have never once been disappointed with a dish, and I love trying new dishes on their menu. The staff is awesome, and the place has a cool astehtic vibe. I highly recommend, just know that it is a bit pricey but the experience is totally worth it. P.S. they give you palate cleaners snack in between courses for free. I had hibiscus herbal tea and and an adorable mini waffle cone, filled with crème fraîche, and topped with caviar (honestly never thought I'd like caviar before trying out this place for the first time).

Cocktail Drinks - poor presentation and tooooo sweet. Bartenders or mixology looks tired and…read moreunmotivated making drinks. $17-20 per cocktail does not match the taste and presentation of their cocktail drinks. We visited today 9.12.26 at the bar before having dinner. My husband had aged dry steak and i had chesse burger. Over cooked. We were dinning with friends and family didnt make any fuss. We are disappointed. Thank God we brought 2 bottles of wine from Chateu Montellena. Corkage $35 per 750ml bottle. Maximum of 2 bottles. And we have 7 adults drinking. I guess they want us to utilize their bar. There are more better and nice place that's worth the price of this restaurant.

Here is one of the coolest gems in Downtown San Jose. This…read moreis not your standard bar this is the place to get drinks made properly. Every ingredient is fresh not pre made unless you get the on tap cocktails. When you walk in it has an inviting atmosphere and the Kaylen who is the bartender is welcoming to both regulars and those who are new to the bar. I had a drink called the Macintosh which is so refreshing but not overly sweet which I enjoyed.

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.

Blossom & Bourbon is one of our favorite places to go, and we've been back many times. The French…read moredip sandwich is definitely one of our favorites, but honestly, everything we've tried has been really good. The steaks are great, the pizzas are delicious, and they also have a great selection of appetizers that are perfect for sharing. We've never had a bad meal or anything to complain about. We've also celebrated several birthdays and milestone events here, and it's always been a great place for a group. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces have a wonderful atmosphere, whether you're coming for a casual dinner or celebrating something special. The desserts are always worth saving room for, and the staff has consistently been friendly and attentive. The only drawback is that they don't take reservations. You can call ahead, but on busy nights we usually still end up waiting for a table. That said, it's always worth the wait. Great food, great atmosphere, and a place we continue to come back to.

Heard a lot about B&B and was excited to try it out. We put our name using Google toast and was…read morewaitlisted for 45-60 mins. We left the house closer to that time as we could track our place in line. When we arrived there we got to know that there is a wait-list for walk-ins as well which is not factored in the Google wait-list, hence they asked us to wait a bit longer in their outdoor lounge area which was fabulous btw. We waited for about 15-20 mins which was too bad.. then we got taken to our table. The place was packed on a Friday evening. We ordered the salmon tartare, burratta, lobster bisque, mushroom pizza. We really liked the salmon and burratta. Lobster bisque was ok - it was bit salty and wasn't as creamy as we would like it to be. The mushroom pizza didn't really have the flavors we would have liked it to - it was loaded with a lot of cheese and the flavors of mushroom and basil were subdued and we couldn't taste much of the truffle either. Overall we were 50-50% content with the food. We loved the ambience though. There are lots of parking space so always a good option for that. I would love to give it another shot

Funky little Tiki bar vibe, lots of seating inside and outside…read more Service is solid and helpful, happy to supply recommendations. Didn't try any food here, but the drinks are amazing! If you're looking to get your drink on, this place will do it for you.

This is a review for Dr. Funk's Luau for May 2026: Pros:…read more- For the second half, the hula dancers and band were great. - It was nice to hang out with other tiki enthusiasts. Everyone was in a hawaiian shirt. - Two cocktails I tried were really good: The Thai Chi and Espresso Oasis. Cons: - The first band was too loud. My ears were ringing. Major hearing loss. - Drinks are served in plastic cups, not real mugs/glassware. - The quality of the buffet food was low. The rice in the musubi and fried rice was very overcooked and mushy. Other food was lacking flavor/spices. The regular dinner menu was not available.

It was my first time visiting this bar, would definitely come back. Vibes were great, lighting and…read moreambience was good, service was amazing. Janay (lead bartender) took care of us and was inviting and welcoming. You can tell she knows what she's doing in terms of mixology, and offered me a complimentary strawberry shochu (japanese pepper) shot to celebrate my first time in SF! Vibes were great, service was great, and the line wasn't long at all. Will definitely be coming back in the future.

Maybe we went on an off day but my experience was kind of mid…read more We discovered this place from their social media post about $20 prime rib Tuesdays. We quickly learned that it's actually closer to $40 since you need to buy a $14-17 mocktail/cocktail. I'll be honest, I don't drink that much so I can't tell you if that's expensive but it does feel like a bit of a bait and switch. We ordered truffle fries, koji wings, the classic burger and two prime rib dinners. All of the food arrived at different times so some of it was already cold before we started eating. I know we could start eating whatever comes out first but let's be honest. Dining with friends is a very social event and it's somewhat standard for dishes to arrive together. I also ordered subbed truffle fries, was charged the sub, but ended up getting regular fries Food-wise, the koji wings were pretty good. There was a good amount of seasoning and the breading texture was super crispy. The meat itself was a bit bland. Truffle fries were super crunchy and had a balanced truffle flavor. Burger was fine. I've definitely had and made better burgers before. It was a pretty standard burger. Cooked good. A bit overpriced for how mild of a burger it was though. Prime rib was a huge portion. I only had a couple bites from my friends but it seemed well-seasoned. Some parts were nice and tender but the red parts were very chewy. Overall, main dishes were OK in portion but lackluster in experience. Side portions are on the smaller end considering their price but generally delicious. Considering their extensive alcohol collection, I think this place is definitely known for its vibe and drinks rather than its food. Staff seem super friendly though! Especially the bartenders

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 drinks are on the expensive side but nothing too crazy. The whiskey sour is incredible and the…read morewhole cocktail menu looks so good. Such cool ambiance and I liked the vibe.

We had such a wonderful time at The Pressroom! We came to celebrate my friend's birthday, and the…read morewhole experience was amazing. Our server, Mike, was absolutely fantastic! He was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. Great atmosphere, great service, and such a fun night. We'll definitely be back!

My friends and I came here before a concert nearby. My friend made a reservation but there was…read moreplenty of seating around 6pm on a Friday evening. This was my first time here and the interior was very very nice! When we arrived the hostess took us to the back area which is more enclosed. There was no one else over there and it seemed a bit away from the main room so we asked to move to the front room where there was more going on and it seemed to be a bit of issue where to seat us even though there were plenty of table open? I thought the hostess should have asked which room we'd like to sit in. Our server came over shortly after and he was very nice and attentive and first took our drink order. I don't drink alcohol but my friends ordered drinks. I had water. What we ordered Food: Poke nachos Just one bump Burger Pork chop Cauliflower steak Drinks: Espresso martin Negroni Roma The service was really great! I also enjoyed all the food. My friends preferred their espresso martini the best out of all their drinks. My friend and I shared the burger and they cut it in half for us on our own plate and even gave us extra fries. I would come back! It's a great date night spot or a place to grab dinner with family or friends especially if you're going to an event downtown SJ.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the tuna tostado…read moreand arancini. Every dish was full of flavor, and the creme brulee was the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was also excellent- friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The ambiance was also great, with a fun, stylish atmosphere that made it the perfect spot for a night out. Overall, everything was fantastic, and I'll definitely be coming back!

What a good time at the Goodtime Bar! Came on a Tuesday after work around 6:30 for dinner with some…read morecoworkers and it was still pretty empty. They're a natural wine bar so of course we got some natural wine. I went with what the bartender suggested - orange wine which paired well with the rigatoni. Apps were yummy, I could eat 4-5 of their deviled eggs. Moules frites were a hit too, the sauce was delicious and would highly recommend dipping the fries in the sauce. I got the corn rigatoni which was heavy but also delicious. Crème bruleee was good but really wanted to try the panna cotta and they were out. Around 7:30, the place started getting packed and the music was getting progressively louder. Would be back but probably earlier in the day! Service was fast.

This place is located in a basement kind of a place. We went on a Friday and they had a…read morewine/whiskey tasting. My husband tried the whiskies and liked all the selections. We then tried a Negroni and beer. Everything was good. I am very critical about the Negronis but this bartender made it very well. They don't serve food but you can order food from one for the restaurants next door and eat it at the cellar. Overall a great experience. I will be amiss if I don't mention the friendly service. It was a very casual atmosphere and the staff was very friendly and informative.

You'll easily find the speakeasy next door to Poor House Bistro. There's signage outside the green…read morebuilding that says, "speakeasy entrance, bar, cellar." The stairs are under the large vertical sign that says Italian Cellar. Walk down a few steps and enter through the wood door. The crowd was about 45 years and up, everyone was in their own group. Good cocktail prices. There was a $1 membership fee added to the bill. Clean place, nice bartender, the limoncello gin collins was refreshing. It was a nice place to start before visiting the other speakeasies nearby: Haberdasher, Alter Ego