This was my first time at Kaizen Bar, and I can definitely see why my friends always recommend it…read morewhenever we're downtown! They had hyped it up quite a bit, so I came in with high expectations--and it lived up to them. We went on a Friday night and didn't even have to pay a cover, which was a great surprise. The inside had beautiful Japanese-inspired decor that gave the place a unique atmosphere, and even with how busy it was, everything felt well-maintained. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus. The staff were incredibly attentive and worked hard to make sure everyone was taken care of, even though the bar was absolutely packed. The DJ was amazing that night too! My friends and I spent most of our time on the dance floor because the music was so good. Overall, the energy, service, and atmosphere made for such a fun night out. Kaizen has officially become one of my favorite downtown spots, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm looking for a fun night with great vibes and good company.

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.

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.

Came here for a friends 30th birthday!…read more There was the following types of food: - Sicilian Pizza Guy - Sicilian Style Margherita - Smash Burger Sliders - Chicken Tenders were a bit dry N/A drinks: - Vice City (Mocktail): Piña colada, pineapple, strawberry, lemon, soda - Razzle Dazzle (Mocktail): Mint, lime, raspberry, soda - Passionate Fruit (Mocktail): Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, lemonade, grapefruit, passion fruit My only complaint is that people were coming through our private event to get to the bowling/arcade game side and would kind of hang out in the area where the food was. Not sure if they were confused or not despite the private event sign.

I came here on a sunday night before Christmas. The downtown area is pretty busy. Typical weekend…read morewith no parking and plenty of people on the street. Their website says they close at 10pm. I got there at around 7:30pm and wasn't able to place my order until 7:44pm. The waitress might be new, but she had to get the e-menu to know what flavor of shakes they offered (3, choc, vanilla, and strawberry). I was initially seated at a table and then moved to the bar. I ordered a calzone and shake for here and a pizza to go. Then they started cleaning up. I could have taken everything to go, but the communication was so bad. IF they wanted to close up, they should really not leave a customer hanging and waiting. Apparently both the calzones and pizzas were packed to go without any communication. And also apparently, bone were the calzones and pizzas were ready for 30 minutes and the waitress was just busy closing up (then give me my order) so u can close up. I live 4 miles away and by the time I got home, everything was cold. So I couldn't tell you how the food was except that it was cold. Cold pizza is a zero star for me. Then when it came to pay, no one knew what INKIND (really annoying app, avoid at all cost) was. I asked for the check number and they're like what, " just tap your credit card." I had to insist on getting the check number to pay through the app. Even after I paid, the manager wouldn't let me go. He kept holding the pos checkout thing and saying, if the order hasn't gone away, then you haven't paid, you need to tap. I said, you need to refresh. And when he refreshed, my check disappeared (duh) because it's been paid for and he still insisted that I haven't paid. So he goes to the actual terminal and effin stares at the screen for another 10minutes wondering why a paid check disappeared from his queque. I showed him on the app and offered to show him through email that it's been paid. He was just possessed and kept staring that pos terminal. and then he's like, I'll just take your word for it. How offensive, like I'm going to try to lie. I showed you on so many avenues that the check was paid and closed (your actual pos terminal, my app, my email receipt, etc.) Anyway, this place looks like it's going to close soon the way it was like a ghost bar on a sunday night.

Saturday night and stopped in at Tempo bar & Lounge. Customer sevice was lacking and would have…read moreappreciated some suggestion on thier cocktail drinks available . Tempo was not my vibe will leave this ambiance for the younger routier crowd.

Bottle party and live music plus bubble gum in the bathroom drinks taste perfect can't go wrong…read morewith a beer.

Great spot in the heart of downtown San Jose. I had time to kill before my flight out of town and…read morestopped by for a few hours and some dinner. About two dozen pinball machines in the back with a handful of video games in the front. Full bar and grab and go style food to be eaten in the facility. I ordered up one of the burger selections with fries. My bartender was quick to inform me of what the happenings were and I ordered up a local beer and a whisky chaser. I hope to come back and check out the pinball tournaments.

My first time at Mini Boss since turning 21, and it did not disappoint! My friends brought me here…read moreto start the night, and we each got a cocktail. I totally forgot the names, but the one I ordered had mint in it and was definitely strong! As someone who doesn't drink very often, it definitely hit me pretty quickly, but it was really good and not overly sweet. My friend ordered the drink with the flower garnish, which was a piña colada. It was sweet, refreshing, and super enjoyable. The ambiance was such a vibe, and the staff were amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and consistently checked on us while we were at the bar. Even after we sat down, I noticed several employees walking around collecting empty glasses and keeping everything tidy, which is something you don't see everywhere and really stood out to me. Overall, it was a great experience with chill bar vibes, great drinks, and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm looking for a fun and relaxed night out.

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.

Huge props to San Pedro Square, the city of San Jose, and the San Jose Earthquakes for making the…read more2026 World Cup so fun and exiting for the city! I went to the Canada vs. South Africa game on a Sunday, so the vibes and crowds were very chill and not too crowded at all. There was plenty of room on the street, and I also liked how there were so many other areas and screens inside the market and also in their patio, so you're not just limited to the street outside. Really cool that you can get drinks to go and enjoy them outside. The flow can be a bit confusing though, there's certain sidewalks and ramps you need to take to get to certain restaurants and buildings. You also can't take outside food into the Market itself (including drinks). Will definitely try to go back for more games before this ends for good!

2026 WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"…read more Whenever there was a World Cup I would go to pubs to drink, eat, and watch. Since the USA was co-hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada I wanted to see if there was a World Cup watch party worth going to. San Jose is the perfect city in the Bay Area to watch the World Cup as the Earthquakes play there. After searching on the web, San Jose Earthquakes were hosting World Cup watch parties at San Pedro Square Market. The first game I attend for the World Cup watch party was USA-Paraguay. I have a stake on this game. I bought three games at Levi's Stadium for the World Cup including the Round of 32 with the first-place winner of Group D, which USA is in. I waited in anticipation for this 6:00 PM game. I was amazed to witness USA ahead 3-0 at halftime. The second half I was concerned when Paraguay scored, but at the end USA won 4-1. With this result I was 50% sure the USA would finish first in Group D. People celebrated and danced after USA won. I knew I had to come back to San Pedro Square Market. The second USA game I watched here was against Australia on Juneteenth. The day after USA beat Paraguay, Australia shockingly beat Turkey 2-0. The stage was set. USA would move to the Round of 32 if they beat Australia. At halftime USA was ahead 2-0. The game ended with that final score. I was 90% sure USA would finish first in their group. (Later that night Turkey lost to Paraguay that resulted USA finishing first in Group D.) The scenes at San Pedro Square Market were great after the USA's wins with the DJ playing hip hop songs the crowd danced to. However I want to make a request to the DJ. At Seattle after USA beat Australia John Denver's song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was played inside the stadium with the fans singing. Please DJ to get the crowd hype for the next USA games play "Take Me Home, Country Roads". I guarantee the attendees at San Pedro Square Market will make the atmosphere the loudest World Cup watch party in the Bay Area.

A really fun nightclub in the South Bay. I think there might be a cover charge here, but I'm not…read moresure how much it is. From my experience only guys have to pay it. They play good music here and it doesn't feel grimy or uncomfortable like some places downtown might make you feel. The drinks are the standard club drinks, but if you're with good people you'll have fun.

I hear a lot about this place and decided to check it out the number of bad reviews , these are the…read moreplaces love to go and check out for myself First ,it's a club. Not a high end restaurant or venue I found the staff to be extra cool , ya if you sitting in reserved and it ain't for you. They going to move you. You act up it's a club , lot going on not a lot of time to talk it out Drinks were fair pours and I don't think other who mention rotating prices were wrong , but didn't happen to my group. Bartender , cool as hell and funny while making the pours Now as for Freddy , we looked for and talked to him , since so many dig on his management. We didn't have lots of time but funny guy , seemed like a guy trying to run a club and all going on If you want 5 star catered service or prefer the Ritz sky bar Enso not for you. Casual , not sure what will happen next ,fun people ,fair pours and good music is your vibe. Then this worth going