EMC is always consistent and the food never disappoints. The food comes out quick and the pacing between apps and entrees were on point. EMC is perfect for sharing! Go for the Garlic Noodles with Crab and Truffle. It's very rich and contrasted well with the truffle's essence. Their Black Pepper Filet Mignon was inspired by Vietnamese Shaking Beef. It was tender, had a strong sear, and sweet but not overpowering. The Salmon Shashimi and Toro were fresh and thick. You can never go wrong with the Kumamoto or Miyagi Oysters. Lastly, if you opt for clams go for the Manila Clams instead of Clams with Crispy Garlic. The oceanic-saltiness profile of the Clams with Crispy Garlic really shined through, but the onions and peppers made the dish a tad bit heavier. EMC is on the pricey side, as expected. And most of the menu was designed for sharing. So keep that in mind. read more

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EMC is probably my least favorite restaurant in Santana Row. I used to love coming here for Happy Hour, but the food quality and service have deteriorated so much over the years that it's become a genuinely unenjoyable experience. The servers barely pay attention to you, and the food is mediocre at best. Honestly, nothing we ordered was particularly good. The atmosphere was also disappointing - the restaurant was nearly empty, and it lacked the lively, vibrant energy you get at many of the other restaurants in Santana Row. It's a shame because this place used to be one of my go-to spots a few years ago. EMC has really fallen off, and even the Happy Hour deals aren't worth the prices anymore. read more

Closed at 11pm when their website, Yelp, and Google hours reflect 12am. Interesting. read more

Came here in my wife's bday and was one to remember. Came a little before the happy hour menu ended but they still allowed us to order from there. Got the fries, fish, calamari, wings, uni pasta. I've had emc back in SoCal but this is my first time having it again in ten years so it was a treat for me too. It tastes just how it did back then. Too bad we got full or else we would have tried more items. When they heard it was my wife's bday they gave us a candle and sang happy birthday, which was nice of them. We sat outside because it was a nice day and the sun was still out. Be prepared to have people look at you as they walk by, but we didn't mind. read more

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I was a little nervous about this place when I saw its reviews but I was in the area for work and just needed somewhere I could sit at a bar and work and eat and this place was perfect! I had the spicy edamame which was very spicy and good then had a spicy tuna roll that was good too! Service was quick at the bar, I was in around 2 pm so it was slow. Would definitely go again and recommend read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

EMC's HH was surprisingly a let down as I came with a friend and we were both pretty excited to try. To add on, the bill was still pretty expensive for what it was considering HH is usually discounted prices for items. Here's what we got: (5/5) Oysters - cleanly shucked and fresh (4/5) Calamari - came out a little soggy, wish there was a little more salt (2/5) Tuna Roll - very small, run of the mill, nothing special (3/5) Cajun Shrimp - had flavor and was more on the watery side of seafood boils We got two cocktails which were pretty good but overall, I walked out pretty disappointed. read more

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After reading mixed reviews for this place I was hesitant to give give it a try, especially with so many other restaurant options nearby. However, I'm a firm believer in experiencing things for myself. Pros: Friendly staff. We had dinner reservations, but when we discovered they offer Happy Hour seven days a week from 3-6 PM, we arrived early, grabbed seats at the bar, and ended up staying there for dinner. The food offered great value for the price, portions were generous, and everything we ordered was tasty. The drinks were also a fun surprise--super cute presentation, complete with a mini rubber ducky floating in my drink! Cons: As several other reviewers have mentioned, the service was spotty. For a Sat night, the restaurant was only about 25% full throughout our visit, including when we left around 7:30 PM. IE: whenever we needed something at the bar, we had to flag down the bartender. When our food arrived, we still needed napkins, utensils, and plates. After requesting it took several minutes for it to arrive. That said, the positives outweighed the negatives. I'd return in a heartbeat. read more

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I checked out EMC's happy hour for the first time and was excited to try an assortment of their discounted bites. While the prices were great, the food ended up being pretty decent overall, but nothing truly blew me away. Here is how the dishes stacked up: Oysters: The highlight. Fresh, cleanly shucked, and paired with great sauces. Calamari: Pretty good, and I loved the unique touch of the pepper topping. I just wish they had been a bit crispier. Spicy Tuna Roll: Decent, but it didn't taste nearly as fresh as the oysters. Brussels Sprouts & Cajun Shrimp: Both were underwhelming. The Brussels sprouts lacked flavor, and the Cajun shrimp was watered down. Having had their regular dinner menu in the past, I know their standard options are tastier. I probably wouldn't return for HH unless it was strictly for cocktails and a dozen oystersz read more

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Salmon truffle roll was to die for. It was so good. The oysters are on the smaller side and not as fresh as I would have liked. Tuna tartare barely had any real flavor and the uni pasta is really creamy but skimpy with the uni. The service however, is the reason why I wouldn't come back. The server was only there to get our order. We had to flag down other servers just for things our actual server should have done. We didn't even know his name, he just wanted our order and was done with us. I would only get this place again if the servers got retrained or if under new management. Horrible service. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm giving this place five stars! I visited yesterday and was so pleased with my experience that I came back again today. The people here are very friendly, and the food is delicious. The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere is enjoyable, and everything I've tried has been excellent. I highly recommend this place, especially if you're looking to enjoy your meal and have a good conversation. Today I bring my niece, nephew and daughter so they can experience this place and we fully relax and enjoy the experience! read more

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All day happy hour on Mondays and Thursdays except on holidays! What a steal but the good sushi rolls arent on the HH menu. $2/ea oyster isn't bad though. We waited for a significant amount of time for a table and it took the staff a long time to give our table attention, I think they could've used more staff. Dogs were allowed on the patio. But it was a shame there was an especially yappy French Bulldog who wouldn't stop barking at everyone who passed by read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Garlic Albacore Carpaccio, spicy Tuna Tuna Roll, Yellowtail Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

I love coming here for HH! It's probably the one place that hasn't changed their HH menu and you actually get full from it. We come here time to time and it never disappoints! Indoor and outdoor available- I personally love to sit outside so I can people watch but it can get hot in the summer despite the umbrellas. Service is quick and easy. Highly recommend this for HH and then shop right after ! read more

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I have visited this restaurant multiple times, and their food was consistently great! Depending on when you go, there is plenty of seating inside and outdoors. 4.5/5 Uni Pasta: I almost always order this dish whenever I come to EMC. It was very creamy, and you could taste the uni flavor with each bite. I highly recommend this pasta dish! Of course, I wish there was more uni, but it was a fair portion. It's worth it if you go during Happy Hour! 4.5/5 Garlic Noodles: It seemed very basic, so I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It was absolutely delicious! It was super flavorful and I think this is my new favorite dish here. 3/5 Santana Roll (Sushi): It was good, but nothing to rave about. I would recommend going with another dish, as you could order sushi at any good sushi restaurant too. I don't think it's worth it for the price. I have also ordered their oysters on separate occasions, and it's amazing and high quality! read more

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Stopped by Saturday afternoon. Happy hour is every day from 3-6 pm with a good amount of choices. Ordered the salmon carpaccio, Manila clams, sashimi sampler and cucumber salad. Everything was pretty tasty, especially the clams. It would have been nice to have more bread to soak up the broth. I liked the carpaccio more than the sashimi as a way to present the seafood, but the sashimi was still pretty good. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Cucumber salad, sashimi sampler and salmon carpaccio (clockwise from the top) - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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We were seated outside and the servers kind of forgot about us. The food is okay. I wouldn't recommend getting too many fried dishes. The truffle fries, sushi and tacos were my favorite. I think I would only come for happy hour. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by for a late lunch yesterday, and unfortunately, this wasn't the first disappointing visit. The Brussels sprouts were burned, and although the Manila clams were served in a hot pot, the clams themselves were cold. The napkin wrapped around the utensils was dusty, and even the replacement set was dusty. I've also noticed the oysters have been inconsistent over several visits. Some days they're large, fresh, and delicious, while other times they're much smaller and not as fresh. Since the oysters are one of the main reasons I come here, I really hope they can be more consistent. I've had good experiences here in the past, which is why it's disappointing to see the quality slipping. I hope the restaurant can address these issues because I'd love to enjoy this place the way I used to. read more

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Spicy tuna roll was delicious! I let our server know for the drinks that we wanted well drinks for the happy hour pricing and he said okay. I reiterated that we wanted well drinks for our second round as well. When the bill came around we were charged full price and I brought it to his attention and he said that these drinks were not a part of happy hour. We also had to ask twice for more of the dip that came with the truffle fries. The main reason we came was for happy hour and it was a bummer that they didn't listen/honor the pricing. There's lots of happy hour options on Santana Row so next time we will choose another option although the tuna roll and drinks were good. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a wonderful experience dining at EMC after a stroll on Santana Row. We sat outside! Luckily the weather was just right, just a little bit windy. We got the Vietnamese coffee, rainbow roll, truffle crab garlic noodles, seafood pasta, and the rack of lamb. FIrst of all, the vietnamese coffee was reallyyyy sweet, and the coffee was mostly watered down by dairy in my opinion. You gotta wait for the ice to melt to dilute the sweetness for a good sip. The rainbow roll was good! The sashimi was refreshing. Nothing special, but it was good. The truffle crab garlic noodles was a personal favorite. EMC was really generous with the crab meat and the truffle. Each bite of noodle had a good amounts of crab with it. One suggestion about this dish is about the scallions. There are so little, I would suggest to either put more or completely not use it at all. When this dished was served, there were around 4 pieces of chopped scallions.. it wouldn't even make a difference if they hadn't used it at all. The seafood pasta was again, good. There's nothing special about the taste, except for the fact that there were a lot of seafood. May seafood pastas I've had was probably 80% pasta, 20% seafood. This one is probably 60% pasta and 40% seafood. Lastly, the rack of lamb! I have one comment. It was super well done. I requested medium, but it fully cooked, which made it really dense. However, I love how there were three toppings on the side which you can choose to season your meat. And one last thing, the food took really long to be served. We waited for around thirty minutes, though it wasn't even a busy day. Despite all of this, it was a good experience overall. read more

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Come here for happy hour; but don't bother for a real dinner. The bar is lower for happy hour. Discounted drinks? Score! Basic sushi rolls for under $10? Awesome! Salmon carpaccio for $15? Amazing! But come for a real dinner and for some reason it's always disappointing. Maybe because I don't drink with my family (no one drinks but me). So paying 2-3x per dish when the foods mediocre AND I'm sober...that's where the 2 and 3 star reviews come in. Also to be honest; not every dish is good here. But if you know what to order, it's enjoyable! Uni pasta - awesome Any of the carpaccios - delish Garlic noodles - very buttery and flavorful Truffle salmon roll - not bad Almost everything else is meh. read more

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My friend and I met here for lunch the other day. We enjoyed their signature Uni Pasta which was very creamy, the clam chowder and noodles. Service was friendly too. It was overall a pleasant experience but the food didn't particularly wow me. A solid lunch spot, though I was expecting a little more based on the reviews. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

If you're looking for fresh and delicious oysters, definitely make a stop at EMC in Santana Row! I've visited EMC a couple times specifically for their oysters and I've never been disappointed. The two types that I'd recommend would be Kumamoto and Miyagi! They also offer these oysters during happy hour so if you're able to stop by from 3pm-6pm, DO IT! Other dishes that my friends and I also enjoy are the salmon carpaccio, hamachi carpaccio and the cucumber salad! The cucumber salad is super refreshing and makes for a perfect appetizer or palate cleanser. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoy seafood or those who are looking to explore! They also offer many other dishes such as pasta and a variety of sushi rolls that you would not want to miss out on :-) read more

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They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Every Monday and Thursday is all day happy hour! Enjoyed the margaritas, shrimp tempura rolls, uni pasta, fried rice, steamed Manila clams, and the truffle oil salmon roll. Always a solid place to dine at and our waiter was attentive and helpful. Enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant as well. read more

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Fun fact EMC is listed on resy.com if you want to make a reservation easily :) Food: We got the uni pasta and the garlic shrimp pasta. The uni pasta was very rich. We could have probably shared it! The garlic pasta was more savory. I personally preferred that one. Parking: There are a few close parking lots. We went to the Hatton one. The first two hours are free. Service: Our server was very kind and anticipated our needs! read more

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Came here for late lunch with a friend! We didn't realize that it's all day happy hour on Thursdays so a great surprise. We ordered the salmon truffle roll, yellowtail carpaccio, spicy edamame, and shrimp tacos. She got the house margarita and I got a guava mocktail. All items except the mocktail were on the happy hour menu. Everything was great, the seafood was fresh and service was good. The restaurant was empty and we were able to sit outside as the weather was amazing. The edamame was pretty spicy with a lot of sauce which I wasn't expecting but still good. Will definitely be back! read more

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I always wrote EMC off as a trendy/expensive spot in Santana Row but this was great. This has become one of my go-tos for their Happy Hour menu, specifically. I love their spicy tuna roll, crispy tuna, and the truffle fries. Prices are super reasonable during Happy Hour for both food and fun cocktails. Service hasn't been extraordinary anytime I've been, always just standard. It can often be hard to get service outside, even if the restaurant isn't super busy. I do love the ambiance sitting outside "on the row" and enjoying a cocktail in the sun with the rolls. Definitely check this out for the good Happy Hour prices and seafood! read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Crispy tuna - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with family for lunch! I've been here multiple times as their selection and quality is decently good. I've always really liked their unique dishes. However I've always thought this place was overpriced. Cucumber salad (5/5): I really enjoyed how refreshing this dish is. The vinaigrette flavor was expanded by the water of the cucumber as my mouth was exposed by the citrus sour tastes of it. Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio (4/5): I thought the pieces were very small. It tasted good, but nothing special. Truffle salmon (5/5): I love how the truffle just enhances the salmon and the ponzu. It just really brings out the best flavors. Sashimi Sampler (3/5): Definitely not the freshest as it was really slimy. I thought it was way too small to be this expensive. Spicy crabmeat tempura roll (3/5): Tasted like a typical spider roll, nothing too special. Seafood pasta (5/5); Comes with mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid. I really liked how there was a decent amount of seafood. Overall tried some things I liked and so I didn't. read more

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Great selection of food and drinks! Really enjoyed the espresso martinis & fried zucchini! Service was quick too and good atmosphere and night on the patio. We got the sushi too, it would good but could have had more flavor read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Happy hour was really worth it here. Prices are very good and it is every day starting at 3PM. We didn't have to wait for a table on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered food, and things came out very quickly. We ordered many items, and I enjoyed the truffle salmon roll, chicken wings, and garlic noodle the most. Garlic noodle serving was bigger than I expected. It fed the two of us, and we took some home. Salmon roll had quality salmon, and the truffle oil was nice touch. The chicken wings were the salt and pepper style wings. Can never go wrong with ordering these. Hot sake is $9 as well. The glass poured about 6 shots of sake. Well worth it. read more

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We love coming here with kids. Our kids eat when they come! It works out well because we usually have dinner around 530 and their happy hour is until 6 daily. Their happy hour menu is great! It has everything I typically would get. Here's what I would order: The clams Salmon carpaccio Salmon truffle roll (maybe) Garlic noodles Cucumber salad Not a big fan of the Cajun shrimp or the firecracker roll. We tried the scallop carpaccio which was okay but the salmon one is a hit with our family. The cucumber salad has a little kick but my kids will eat it which is a win for me. They have a great wine and beer selection too for happy hour and I've only encountered nice servers here! One even gave small ducks to my kids who later played with them in the fountains by smitten. Great date/family or solo meal spot! I think this might be my favorite place in Santana row. Just their front desk staff hasn't been the most friendly and sometimes they're slow to seat/and get service. But I don't mind it because the foods decent! read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

A fantastic seafood experience made even better by great service and happy hour surprises.We visited EMC on a Sunday evening, and as usual, parking was not an issue as the Santana Row parking gods were definitely on our side that night. Sergio was our host for the evening, and he did an excellent job taking care of us. A highlight of the experience was when, after we had already placed our orders and he brought the dishes out, he casually mentioned that several of them were part of happy hour, which instantly made the meal even more exciting. Always a win! Here's what we ordered: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: absolutely yummylicious; perfectly crispy with bold, balanced flavors Truffle Salmon Roll: rich, smooth, and indulgent Salmon Carpaccio: fresh, clean, and beautifully presented Cucumber Salad: light, refreshing, and a great palate cleanser Calamari: crispy, tender, and well-seasoned Couple orders of Fish Tacos: flavorful, fresh, and very satisfying Everything tasted fresh, well-executed, and thoughtfully prepared, making it easy to enjoy a wide variety of dishes in one sitting. Excellent food and Sergio's attentive service make EMC a solid go-to spot at Santana Row. Highly recommended for a relaxed evening out, especially if you can catch happy hour. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here tonight! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and I especially loved the steamed clams. Their clam chowder was also a standout, it was loaded with whole pieces of clams. The calamari was crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It wasn't too busy tonight, which made for a really relaxed experience, and the servers were attentive and friendly throughout the meal read more

We enjoyed HH. Wasn't too hungry, ordered a few small plates, fresh oysters, and the famous uni pasta. We were debating between the uni pasta or the seafood pasta to share. Settled on the unique uni pasta, since not too many other restaurants do this. It was ok. They did warned us it's very rich & creamy, which is probably all right, to a point, but we thought it lacked flavor and was also kind of bland. Next time we back in town, and have some time to stop here, we'll probably try the seafood pasta, as recommended by our server. read more

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Visited on Sunday afternoon for their HH. Their HH menu has lot of variety. Price for HH food is okay, but the HH drink is a bit pricey. We ordered the fresh oyster 12 per for $24, the oysters were decent size and fresh. We also had the truffle salmon rolls, it's great too. Overall, it was a great dining experience, except for the "surcharge living wage" that appeared in our bill later. Well, i realized later than it was printed on the menu but with a very fine print. read more

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Eating out has become expensive which means customers are going to expect more and better. More for the money and much better service. EMC get a "meh" for the food experience; there is just too much competition out there to deliver microwaved meals and expect the customer to click his/her heels with joy. They are gonna have to "up their game" if they want to stay open. Ambience, it was nice sitting outside and enjoying the scenery. Service was typical but not exceptional, the trout and calamari dishes were ho-hum. Sorry to say, we won't return. read more

Amazing happy hour in Santana Row! All the seafood tastes fresh and I highly recommend the crispy soft shell crab. The Banus is also probably the best cocktail on their happy hour menu. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Yellowtail Ceviche, Cucumber Salad, Truffle Salmon Roll, Truffle Salmon Carpaccio, Crispy Soft Shell Crab - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Came down to give Santana row another shot only to be disappointed. Happy hour I figured I could try a couple apps and get a feeling for this place. Started with oysters and a glass of Chardonnay. Oysters came out right away. The wine took another 10 minutes and I had to ask for water. Wanting to order another app I had to wave down my server. Ordered steamed clams. As write the review I still cannot get the soapy taste out of my mouth. I tried a couple hoping it would get better. I would taste buttery garlic and sadly not. I haven't sent a dish back in as long as I can remember but they were inedible. There is nothing that will bring me back. Don't waste your money or time. If these places want to stay in business it starts with service. The server could've fixed the situation. He was not trained or equipped to do so. Or maybe he just didn't care. read more

Came in for happy hour on a Wednesday by myself. I think the waiter was on break so the busser helped me out and seated me, took my order. The miyagi oysters were plump and yummy. No complaints for the happy hour pricing. I ordered the truffle salmon roll and the crispy calamari. I would say it's just okay. Not something I would come for again but a good happy hour menu to come with friends to hang out. The crispy calamari was battered like a Chinese salt and pepper dish. Nothing special in my opinion. Restaurant had good ambiance it was quite empty around 3pm despite the happy hour. Most guests opted to sit outside. Towards the end of my meal, I had some left over calamari and the flys had found me. It was a little annoying because I wanted to read my book in peace, but I had to protect my leftovers for a good 10-15 minutes. The restaurant is an open door concept so I get it its inevitable to have flys. read more

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar - Truffle Salmon Roll Crispy Calamari - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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I haven't been here in years and was shopping today around the area. Went in for happy hour at 3, and the experience was way below what you would expect from this establishment. First, the host told us we can choose anywhere we'd like to sit, rather than bringing us to a table. Sure, I don't mind that. Second, we were given menus and was left alone for the next 5 minutes. My table was ready to order after about 2 minutes and no servers ever checked in with us or made eye contact, NOR welcomed us to the restaurant. It was not busy and the service was curt. Servers acted like they did not want to be there and there was no warmth in the service. We ordered cucumber salad, truffle salmon roll, fish tacos and shrimp tacos. The cucumber salad had a hair and they were nice enough to get another one for us. Everything else was fine, and again, not one server checked in on my table at all throughout our time there. The servers need more training here on engagement, touching on tables, and looking busy even when it's not. Really sad to say that service is non existent here when the food was good. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and am so happy the opportunity finally arrived. We happened to come during happy hour (every day from 3pm-6pm), which made it even better. There was soo much on the happy hour menu! Service was excellent -- we were seated right away, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We sat outside on the patio. It was a beautiful day and they had so many tables. The bartender even made an off-menu drink that I greatly appreciated. Food highlights: * Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and flavorful, with a little kick of spice. Perfect for palette cleanser. * Mussels: Cooked to perfection in a rich, buttery sauce. I loved the toast that came with it. If it came with another piece that would be even better. * Yellowtail Ceviche: Fresh but not as standout as the other dishes. I probably wouldn't get this again since so many other dishes were spectacular. * Garlic Noodles: Perfectly balanced -- easy to eat and not too heavy on the garlic. * Spicy Sea Bass Sushi Roll: Excellent crunch and great flavor combination. * Chocolate Bread Pudding: Absolutely incredible -- hands down the best I've ever had! It was rich and creamy. Loved the crunchy cookie sticks on top Overall, 100% recommend this place. Between the great service, delicious drinks, and consistently delicious food, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Poor service, place was empty, over priced and the lobster roll tasted funny. Saturday night and low crowd. The server barely came by our table and left the plates on our table the whole nite. Worse place in Santana Row. Will be the next place to close. read more