I had a great time at VBar and had amazing service all around on a slower Tuesday night. The red…read morelighting is very comfortable and the drinks were delightful. Everyone was kind from the bartender to the bouncer. Definitely a nice place to get a classic cocktail made well.

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.

Good selection of wine in a comfortable location. The food selections were reasonable and went well…read morewith the wines. We enjoyed the flights we tried. Service was a bit slow, but certainly friendly.

I've given this place multiple chances over several visits, but unfortunately the service has been…read moreconsistently disappointing. My first experience should have been a warning sign. I walked in and stood waiting to be seated while an employee, who appeared to be the owner or manager, continued talking with her kids instead of acknowledging customers. I don't mind waiting, but a simple "We'll be right with you" would have made all the difference. I decided to give them another chance. On a later visit, I spent a few hours working there and ordered drinks. When a friend joined me, he sat down and was completely ignored. No one came over to greet him or ask if he'd like anything. We eventually had to flag someone down just so he could place an order. After that, our server mentioned that Tuesdays were buy one, get one free on wine. I ordered my second glass, but it never arrived. When I asked another server about it, I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing them. The irony is that I would have happily paid full price--I wasn't the one asking for a deal. They were the ones who brought up the promotion, then acted bothered when I politely asked about the wine that was never delivered. The final straw was our most recent visit. We were seated at a table by the staff, only to be told a few minutes later that we had to move because the tables were supposedly reserved for the party sitting behind us. We moved without making an issue of it, but no one ever ended up using those tables for the entire time we were there. It was frustrating to be relocated after being seated, especially when the explanation didn't match what actually happened. At this point, it's hard to view these experiences as isolated incidents. The common theme has been inattentive service and an attitude that makes customers feel like they're an inconvenience rather than guests. There are too many great wine bars that genuinely appreciate their customers for me to spend any more time or money here.

Great experience last night! Everything was amazing, and Jocelyn was such a friendly and attentive…read moreserver. Would definitely come back!

Came in on Friday night for dinner with my husband. We had the side Greek salad to start, then for…read moremain truffle Mac & cheese with the bacon wrapped prawns as my husband main, I had the scallops in which our server recommended for me. She also recommended great cocktails that weren't too overpowering in alcohol, but the perfect balance of flavor profiles. The place gets incredibly busy. For everything was still on point! Will we be back to celebrate our anniversary. Ambiance 4/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5

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.

came here because i was looking for a place to eat n watch the world cup at the same time…read more vibes were great, but food was unfortunately mid. i think the issue was that it was all really really salty especially the chicken curry. the garlic noodles w beef had a good flavorful but they overcooked the noodles so that they were breaking apart. shaking filet mignon also had good flavorful but was also overcooked so it tasted dry.

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

Pack your walking shoes, you won't need your car much if you stay at Hotel Valencia!…read more Although we only stayed 1night, we really liked our stay here. The location was unbeatable since everything we had planned was on Santana Row. Restaurants, shopping, Westfield Valley Fair, and the Winchester Mystery House were all within easy walking distance. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, the property was beautiful, and the complimentary sangria at check-in was a nice touch. The bed was also one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've slept in. Just be aware that this is an upscale hotel with upscale fees. Early check-in before 10 am is $100, early check-in by 1 pm is $60, and valet parking is $60 per day with in-and-out privileges. We arrived around 9:30 am but decided to wait until check-in since the early check-in fee wasn't worth it for us. We came back around 2 pm and were pleasantly surprised they checked us in at no extra charge. We also skipped valet and parked in one of the nearby garages for about $15 per day. We'd definitely stay here again and next time book a longer stay to enjoy it even more.

My sister and boyfriend got a hotel for the weekend for her birthday. After dinner we all went back…read moreto the Valencia BARand all 12 will NEVER GO BACK. First the bartender told my sister she can't sit on her boyfriend lap. Second they are WAYYYYYYY OVER PRICE.... Third bartender told my sister to to change the light back to blue. They have little laps on the table that change colors and she put it to the bright regular light so she can see and I told her to change it back to the dark blue.. It was my sisters birthday in and one of our friends end up drinking a little too much dancing a little loud, not rude, or being like the bad guy a troublemaker, but they kicked us out because she was too loud . so if you're trying to have a good time, lots of fun and not being picked on do not go to that bar.. the energy in there a little more was almost we were to go to be there and we did not appreciate that we just wanted to drink. Have fun and celebrate. And my husband made that bartender apologize to my sister is the one that told her to get off her boyfriends lap .

Really nice lounge with a chill vibe. Drinks were great, and…read morethe service was super friendly.

Stopped in on a slow Wednesday night to see how the atmosphere was with Angel and John working the…read morebar. I'm proud to say I have found the smallest chicken wings in America with the highest price on them. AVOID the chicken wings as I've seen pigeon wings that had more meat on them than what these things have. Price tag = $15. I attempted to try out the talents of Angel making their version of a Tomcat Collins. After attempting to follow the directions on his paper, Angel seeked the advice of John at which point John says "just use syrup instead". Price tag = $18. The flavor, and lack of gin in the drink (he used the remainder of the liquor in the bottle, and didn't open another bottle to finish the pour) showed the laziness by Angel in making the drink. Based on the low quality of food served here, and the simple lack of effort and pride of customer service displayed by BOTH of the bartenders, I can't recommend anyone waste their time, finances, or stomach here.

Not sure how I hadn't heard of this place until recently, but I'm really glad I finally did. I'd…read moresay this is one of my favorite Indian spots. First off, definitely not for the spice-averse lol. Everything had a solid level of heat, but in a really flavorful way rather than just being spicy for the sake of it. The food was also plated beautifully, which made the whole experience feel a bit more elevated even though it still worked perfectly as a casual lunch spot. Service was great too - our waitress had solid recommendations and helped guide us toward a good mix of dishes (especially when it came to estimating portion sizes vs number of people in our party). No wait, smooth experience, and just a really nice, relaxed lunch vibe. The Water Chestnut and Green Pea Kulcha was my fave! Everything we ordered was delicious, and it's the kind of place I'd happily return to just to work my way through more of the menu.

Came here on a weekend, mainly because we accidentally missed our baekjong reservation, and it was…read morepretty empty... a little sad, but wanted to give it a try anyways. They're in santana row, so the usual cute pretty aesthetic. We ate on their outdoor seating. We got the butter chicken, lamb shank and two cocktails. The food tasted pretty good, and we actually weren't able to finish it. Service was good, not too overbearing, which some places can get when there's no one else.