Your security is so tough bro, shoving through crowds and putting people in headlocks. Maybe they went to Dagestan for 3 years and fuck right off before they became a bouncer. This is Silicon Valley fam, don't scare the tech bros. Also, maybe don't let that many people in if you gonna have a problem with the crowd, your bouncers are too big for their own good. read more

Music is good and I always appreciate the DJs, but the space is very small for the amount of people they allow into the bar, and the bathroom is always disgusting. I'm mostly writing about an incident I had in February of last year with one of the security guards. I'm not sure what his name was, but he was very tall, slender, and wore a beanie. He let some minors (under 21) immediately in before us without checking their IDs (we knew because one of them was literally celebrating his 20th birthday), but stopped my friend and me because we were short and looked young to check ours. We didn't mind since we were definitely over 21, but he flipped our IDs around and scanned them more than 5 times, basically assuming they were fake. After that long, dreaded interaction, we were hesitantly let in. Once inside, our group got a table. He came over to the table and started talking to one of the guys in the group, pointing at me and laughing while saying something shady (which I couldn't hear with the music playing). He was also standing near our section by the window the entire time giving me the dirty eye. There was a girl in the section (a friend of a friend) who was playing around with the blinds and looking outside for a while, which he ignored. However, when I saw someone in line that I knew, I looked out the blinds to wave "hi," and immediately, like a hawk, he ran over and aggressively yelled "STOP!!!" at me and tapped me on the shoulder with brute force. Overall, terrible experience. I never saw the dude again, but if he still works here, he definitely should be fired. read more

Good cocktails and music! Everything else? Not so good! I came to Labyrinth to celebrate my birthday, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend coming before 10 pm for happy hour, as they do 50% off cocktails as long as you order a food item. I got the Black Samurai, and it was amazing. Once the club started, things started going downhill. I was told my table reservation got cancelled because I didn't order bottle service right away (for context, I told the servers I wanted to wait until my whole party arrived, and they didn't mention any issue with it). The server ended up apologizing for the mistake, but that left me and all my friends in the middle of an overly packed club. The crowd control was terrible. The entirety of Labyrinth was practically a massive mosh pit; it was hard to move, let alone dance, since everyone was squished together. We ended up leaving early because it got so chaotic and uncomfortable, even my friend had hearing loss concerns due to the loud music. I debated giving this place a one-star review, but I will refrain since I still had a memorable birthday. Despite the circumstance, my friends and I still had fun trying cocktails and grooving to the music. After all, Labyrinth is the top clubbing spot in the South Bay, I'd still recommend it. Thought I'd share my experience so people are well informed. read more

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We reserved a table for my sister's birthday. One of the security guards was doing way too much and killed our vibe. Kicked out one of our friends within like 20 minutes of us getting there??? Also, after our friend got kicked out, the security guard was threatening him by saying "everyone here is my family" trying to intimidate us and threatening us. Even after our friend was kicked out, our group stopped talking but the security guard kept instigating and continued to talk to us. The black security guard with dreads was doing the absolute most. He spoke to multiple people in our group saying we were doing too much.... Like what do u want us to do? Be reverent at the club... ?!!! Seemed like security guy kept threatening to beat everyone up and even took off his jacket. He used physical force to push multiple girls in our group because they were... dancing???? He called them "bitches". He also pushed one of the guys in our group accusing him of spilling water everywhere, when our friend was completely sober and didn't do anything. The guy in our group who spilled water was extremely drunk and we kept telling him to chill and even moved the water away from him as a preventative measure. But he did NOT need to physically push our friend who didn't do anything at all. As a security guard, you shouldn't let emotions dictate your actions. You're supposed to promote safety not risk it. Otherwise, it would've been a fun experience if security didn't ruin it. The workers/bottle girls were very nice and attentive. The ONLY problem was the security guard. read more

I came here for Halloween and it was overcrowded. People were cutting in line for the drink line. A security guard pushed 6 girls in order to get one of the staff member girls to the bathroom. There was not enough room to dance. It was very small, the bathrooms were not flushing and we asked for more toilet paper and it never came. read more

Labyrinth Bar is such a great place to start your night if you're older and want a place to chill. If you get here before 10pm, usually I'd go at 8:30-9pm, you get half priced drinks if you order an appetizer/side like the truffle fries! The drinks are about $15 on average, so you're getting drinks for $7.50 which means you can get 3 drinks for under $25. Plus the appetizers are actually quite good. One note, the music slowly gets louder and louder every 20 minutes starting at 8:45, so by 9:45 the music is blasting lol. read more

0 stars. Bartender came up to me said she would be right back. Watched her walk out side with the rest of the bartending staff. Waited 20 minutes and they were still outside chatting. Will spend my money at a bar that's actually wants to sell's drinks. read more

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You gotta go here when it's not a holiday. Typically Saturday night is less crowded compared to Halloween where it is a sit show. Good drinks and great music! Good mix of people all around but avoid when it's Halloween or holiday read more

The line outside moves pretty fast but when you get in, it is way too packed. Barely any room to move around, feels like a can of sardines. Fortunately, there are two exits so you can easily make it out if you are trying to leave. Our group tried to get drinks at the bar which took a while to get the bartenders attention. The music was standard, throwbacks + recent pop songs. Vibes were decent, wouldn't say it's my favorite. read more

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I came on a Friday night around 7pm with a couple of my buddies from out of town, and heard that this is THE spot to go to. It did not disappoint!! I had the honor of getting served by Ana and she was amazing!! She was very kind and welcoming! I've been to a fair amount of bars in the area and have to say this is one of my top pics. I highly recommend the steak and the garlics noodles. The drinks are NOT like other bars, and are extremely unique! 10/10 would come again. read more

My new favorite place is next to my already favorite place (The Club on Post). Labyrinth is my favorite place to go during happy hour. Drinks and appetizers are usually buy one get one half off. The music is always great and quiet if you're going between opening and 8pm. The drinks are my favorite also. Just go. read more

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Came to The Labyrinth Bar after the Fisher block party to keep the energy going, but the experience fell short. The place wasn't even at half capacity. I stepped outside for some fresh air, and when I tried to return, the doorman refused to let me back in--despite being with my group, who were sitting right inside at the first table. Instead of handling the situation with professionalism and common sense, the staff reflects poorly on the entire brand. This could've been an easy, positive night. Instead, it left a bad impression. I don't expect special treatment, just basic respect and reasonable service. Unfortunately, that wasn't delivered. As someone who values a good atmosphere and fair treatment, I'll be taking my business elsewhere--and I'd encourage others to do the same until The Labyrinth decides to hold itself to a higher standard. read more

I got lucky and arrived before the rush. The line was a few buildings long after 15 minutes. I was sad to see the iconic lab sign was gone. The night didn't get much better. The music wasn't that good and the place was mostly filled with men lingering around by the middle table. Not my best time at lab. read more

**this review is only for the club, not the restaruant** I spent 2 hours there on a night out and my ears were ringing longer than they have for any other event I've been to. Thankfully, within a week, the ringing finally stopped... but I was seriously concerned about hearing loss. And they pack you in like sardines, so it's almost like a mosh pit trying to move around read more

My sister and I stopped by Labyrinth Bar & Kitchen on a Saturday night around 8:30pm. Although I've never been to the bar before, I was made aware by the bouncer that we came at a good time to grab a few drinks before the dance club kicked in. Labyrinth was a cute and trendy bar. Despite not having a DJ at the time we arrived, they had a great hip hop playlist on rotation that we easily vibed with. We had the convenience of having one bartender assist us since the place wasn't busy at all. She was efficient and made our drinks in a timely manner. I ordered a couple of cocktails including the "Queen of Hearts" and "Black Samurai." Queen of Hearts was a sweet and fruity gin drink. Black Sumurai, on the other hand, was quite interesting. Who knew that activated charcoal cocktails were now a thing? Detox before getting intox... I guess?! Black samurai had sake and lychee flavors that I could taste predominantly. This cocktail came frozen though, which didn't make it the easiest drink especially with their biodegradable/paper straws. I would recommend asking the bartender to get this drink blended well into a slushie consistency prior to consumption. read more

Good drinks, good music, super chill bartenders. Tables are bottle service only technically, but you can sit there until they're taken. Not much room for an official dancefloor, but enough space to make it work. read more

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I have never tried their food here, so I cannot judge that. I've always been here after their kitchen has closed just for drinks and music. Around the early evenings, this place is chill - definitely a vibe for starting out the night. Around the late evenings is where it can be very packed. Lines would always form outside. In order to get a drink at the bar, you'll really have to squeeze through people. Most seats are reserved. These are very typical for a popular bar, but it's packed for many good reasons. The music is great - people are always dancing, almost as if the place is an actual club. One of my favorite drinks here is the Black Samurai which is a lychee-flavored cocktail. It is so good! Despite being really chaotic, the bartenders are very friendly and always have a smile on their faces. This place is quite small, so it does get packed really fast. When bar hopping around the area, this bar is a great place to start. read more

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The line is always long to get into here, so my friends and I decided to come at 9:30 PM to beat the rush on a Friday! Keep in mind, they only bring out the photobooth when the bar gets crowded... so don't expect it to be out all the time. The bar has really chill and aesthetic vibes. Very picture-worthy spots inside: neon lights, cute wooden decor, plants, etc. Very nice bar, but overall really small and compact for it's popularity. No wonder there's always a line outside. I tried the Black Samurai and I'm convinced that this is my new favorite cocktail. I love that it was blended! For $13, it was a mix of sake, lychee, ginger ale, and activated charcoal. It was dangerously delicious. I probably could've drank these all night if no one stopped me! read more

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i loooove this place!!! whether it's a saturday night or a thursday evening, you're guaranteed an amazing experience. most importantly though, i purposely come here to eat on thursdays. their food is delicious & the service is top notch!! jason is truly the best and so welcoming. he gives great recommendations. we always get the garlic noodles with steak & truffle fries. i believe that this place fully embodies the bar & kitchen. read more

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Labyrinth had been on my list for a while, and I finally got to visit for date night on Saturday evening. My boyfriend and I showed up around 7:15 and found the place nearly empty - only one party there besides us. Our friendly server/bartender immediately greeted us and gave us our menus, and we picked a cozy table near the window. I really liked the decor here - great looking bar, instagrammable neon sign, creative lighting fixtures, etc. To our surprise, the kitchen was closed (we were planning to grab dinner), but we decided to stay for a round of drinks, since it was happy hour. The happy hour here was actually fantastic, since all cocktails are half priced. I ordered a Queen of Hearts (not bad, but a little sweeter than I expected) and my boyfriend chose the Black Samurai. I can't say enough about this cocktail! First off, the presentation is awesome - a black frozen drink with a whole lychee and gold flakes on top. I was getting messages all night asking what we were drinking/where we were. But on top of that, it's also delicious - a unique combination of sake, lychee, ginger, and activated charcoal. Our server recommended that we visit on a Friday next time, when the kitchen is typically open. She was also gave us a ton of dinner recommendations for after, including Nomikai, where we ended up going. So nice! Will absolutely be back for the half priced drinks, and I hope to try the food next time. read more

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Came here on a Friday night for some drinks around 10:30 PM. It wasn't too crowded, as we were able to find some seats around the bar. A lot more people came after and when we left around 11:30 PM, there was a line outside to get in. My party got a Black Samurai ($13) and a Frose ($14). The Black Samurai was absolutely amazing. The lychee taste made it taste like the drink was non-alcoholic, and we really enjoyed this drink. The gold flakes on top were also a cute addition. The Frose just tasted like rose, which I'm not surprised about since it is the main ingredient. It was a bit stronger than I expected, but as someone who likes rose, I still enjoyed the drink (it also was garnished with a strawberry). Both drinks had an interesting, slushee texture, which made it feel like I was drinking a smoothie. The Black Samurai was definitely the clear winner for me though. I'd love to come back and try some of their other cocktails, since they all sounded really interesting and unique. Ambiance-wise, there was a DJ playing, and so the music was quite loud, similar to a club. If you have a big group, it might be hard to talk to each other without yelling, but for a party of 2, it's bearable. It seems like they also do bottle service if you ever want to reserve a table for a birthday or some other occasion. read more

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Usually come here on Friday or Saturdays to have a good time LMAO but this review is for Thursday dinner at 7:30pm. Their happy hour runs until 9pm which gave us 50% off our drinks! I like their drinks a lot, but not so much of a fan of their food. I was really sad when I saw that they got rid of some of their menu items due to covid but issok. What I got; Garlic Noodles w/ Tiger Prawn Shrimp, Tamarind Chicken, Churros (not pictured). Churros we're prob my fav dish there lolol! For drinks, I got the Moscow mule which was always my favorite when I come to lab! Service was wonderful as the waitress was super nice to us! I would prob not come here for the food again. :c but will be back for drinks for sure! read more

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I've only ever been here for the bar and so it was our first time trying the food. The service is great, attentive and fast. The dj that night played really good 90's and 2000's music which made it fun. We ordered Jameson shots @ 14 per pricey Whiskey sours @ 10 per not bad Garlic noodz with 3 prawns $22-prawns did not taste good, noodz was ok Truffle fries $9-was good 6 tamarind chicken wings $18-good flavor but pricey Crispy gyoza $14-they were basic and still pricey Overall I wouldn't get the overpriced underwhelming food here. I'd just come for drinks and music. read more

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*This would've been a 5-star review if it weren't for the bathroom stalls with 1) no toilet paper dispenser or 2) NO TP AT ALL. You can't spare a square? Da heo? Also not a fan of the short timing for the automatic lights in there either. You don't tell me when I'm done, I tell YOU when I'm done, you presumptuous af auto light turn off thingamabobber! One more grievance is the lack of a paper towel dispenser, especially in this climate. I'd rather wipe my hands on my pants instead of touching the same roll everyone else has touched. #endrant I am finally getting pandemic stir crazy. Like, I'm thankful that my friends and family are safe and healthy, and I send out prayers to those who have lost someone. On the real though, being stuck inside since March and my inlaws working from home since MAY, well, it's been almost 6 months now of staying indoors with them 24/7...a girl can take only SO MUCH! Which brings me to the one silver lining right now: many businesses have had to start thinking out of the box by making their establishments covid-friendly, and it is absolutely wonderful how some of these places have stepped up to the challenge. Take the Lab, for example. Went from a small, where-is-the-dance-floor-because-all-I-see-are-bodies type of space to this super fun, open air, lounge with AMAZING food! I mean, who doesn't love a good, cushy, wicker lounge chair, amirite?? Add the magic of some outdoor string lights and helloooo cutie, let's get cozy! But hey, a girl can't live on just cushions and cocktails, I need some food, gosh darnit! Well, demand and ye shall receive (jk I read yelp reviews that said their menu has been great as of late so here I am). Someone told me they started collaborating with Minos which explains the super delicious, elevated food. Can't wait to go back to pig out some more. Til then, uh...write your parking lot address on the back of your parking ticket stub cuz otherwise you'll be taking a VERY LONG midnight stroll. read more

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My friend and I made reservations to have some drinks here on a Friday evening. When we checked in, there was a little wait before we got sat at our table. My friend and I each got 3 drinks. I started my night off with the Black Samurai which is a frozen sake lychee cocktail. It was pretty good and refreshing I would say. My second drink was the Queen of Hearts which was a gin cocktail with strawberry syrup and elderflower liquor. I enjoyed the sweetness from the strawberry syrup. I don't recall the name of my third drink, but it was whiskey based. Nothing too memorable about it. We also ordered some fries to enjoy with our drinks. The fries were hot and tasty; a good complement to snack on as we had our drinks. While my drinks were tasty, my friend and I both left feeling pretty normal. After 3 cocktails each, I would expect both of us to feel pretty buzzed, so I am curious about how much alcohol I actually had. Maybe we were here on an off day. TL;DR - Tasty cocktails with less alcohol in them than expected. I'd come back in the future to see if this was a consistent case. read more

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A Cool bar/restaurant that is Asian owned that plays hip hop/top 40. Call ahead to make a reservation for your party. Black samurai: frozen sake lychee cocktail 8/10 Winter's old fashioned: can't doubt the strength of an old fashioned, it had notes spiced apple which was pleasant 10/10 Imperial mule: Japanese whiskey + ginger beer -- it tasted gingery but I'm not sure there was any alc in it? 7/10 I thought I might feel something after 3 drinks, but sadly no. I don't think my alcohol tolerance is particularly high, usually 2 cocktails gives me a good buzz but I'm pretty disappointed I didn't feel any buzz after 3 drinks. My friend who also had 3 drinks felt similarly. What gives labyrinth? read more

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Glad I got to have a night out on the town before everything closed back up. My friends had made a reservation here which was great because we were able to book two tables, all while during happy hour. I probably wouldn't have bought food if the HH menu wasn't 30% off. Their prices are already taxinnn and they make you wait quite a while before getting your food to the table. You also have to opportunity to buy bottles, but that too is really expensive (it's probably a lot cheaper to get drinks at one of the other nearby bars). The staff was super strict about only have 6 people at a table, which was honestly just a little weird to me considering seating was outdoor, and tables were already really far spread out. However, they were super nice about reminding us, and every time we had a request such as getting us more chase, napkins, or utensils, they fulfilled it. I'm giving Lab 4 stars because the garlic prawn noodles were absolutely delicious, plus being able to socialize and casually drink while listening to good music made me nostalgic of pre-COVID times. Now that I've had a little taste of being able to eat and drink outside my house with others, I probably will wait to come back when things with the pandemic have gotten better. read more

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Review for food only. Ppl ahead know how ratch this place can get. I had pretty low expectations so when I actually tasted the food I was beyond surprised that the food was actually that great. It's cool they finally make food now during these times. I would recommend rolling thru and getting some food and the drinks were great too read more

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Came the other night to catch up with an old friend. Thank you to our lovely bartender, Anna, for the delicious drinks and great conversations! I will be coming back. read more

Bar Hopping in SJ with this place FIRST on the roster! It is super cute inside. Beautifully lit, aesthetic decor, the nicest bartenders, and good music playing. My friend's brother was DJ'ing the night I went without me knowing! Ofc we only shoot henny or tequila - the bartenders were super generous with the shots and amount of limes given. We came pretty early in the night and went to different bars after, but by 10pm-ish when we tried to come back here (We all decided this was our favorite bar out of the ones we visited and that we would come back), the line was ridiculously long to get into. I get why there was a long line here. It is poppin inside. Can't wait to come back here again!! read more

I gotta say, I freakin LOVE Lab! I've had so many celebrations here.. my bday, my husband's cancer-versary party, our baby shower.. YOU NAME IT, we've done it here. It's a great venue for a private get together and the owner is the nicest! He's very reasonable and is always willing to work with you to accommodate whatever you may need to make your event more special. I've also been here late night when it gets a little ratchet (in a good way of course LOL). The drinks at the bar are dangerously yummy and the bottle service is top notched. Loud music, strong drinks, and pretty girls.. what more do you want? Highly recommend getting bottle service cuz this place gets PACKEDDDD. All I know is that it's always a good time at Lab and I'll definitely be back again and again! :) read more

Every time I've been here drinks are on point and the vibe is very chill. The decor is simple but festive. Space can get crowded but overall a fun experience. read more

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We had bottle service reservations on a Saturday for 10 people and committed to multiple bottles and arrived on time. They told us after 20 minutes of waiting while they "cleaned our table" that they were so sorry but they had overbooked bottle service and accidentally gave away our table. They graciously allowed us to skip the line as compensation, and we got in and the club was packed above capacity. It was so full that it was not possible to walk around, so we left soon after. Have had a decent time here in the past with bottle service but this was a completely unacceptable experience and we had brought business connections with us from out of town to entertain who left. Really disappointing. read more

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My favorite place to come to on the weekends. Great music and customer service. Our server Tiffany was very attentive and kind. read more

A place to have fun. Friday & Saturday Night. All the ABGS come out here to show out. Always a long line & the inside is very crowded and barely have any room if there's a lot of people for the night. Drinks are pricey and they have a spot to take good pictures at. Good music overall a good time to hang with friends. read more

Dj was extremely inappropriate. He was talking badly about customers. It was a very bad experience.

Second time checking out Labyrinth with a group of friends (not by personal choice), and both times have been awful. I don't understand the hype around this bar. The first time around, we waited about 10 minutes in line, the second time we waited about 30. Once we reached the front, the bouncers were rude. In contrast, the bartenders were quick and efficient to make our drinks. Music is probably the best thing about this bar, but that's not saying much because the music wasn't that great either. My main gripes about Labyrinth are the layout and crowd vibes, which are both challenging to modify. I understand Labyrinth is a restaurant, but if you're also going to dual it as a bar, I would suggest having a designated dance floor. Without a dance floor and still having tables arranged so close to the DJ booth and bar area makes it even more crowded. I also question safety and fire hazard precautions... Furthermore, the crowd vibes here are wild. The first time I was here a random girl tried to steal my friend's phone, and the most recent time a couple of people tried to fight us; both times we were just sitting at a table, sipping our drinks. Overall, not a place I recommend. If you have the option of going elsewhere, I would fully support that! read more

I'd like to preface this by saying I've only experienced the nightlife here - I gotta come back to try their well-reviewed food! As some of my boys moved down to sunnyvale, DTSJ has inevitably become the new spot to go out. On this particular night, we hopped as follows: Temple --- Loft --- Temple --- Labyrinth. Out of the places we went to, myself and the rest of my group agreed Labyrinth is the most poppin. I recommend coming here in the late stages of the night (past midnight), if you see a line don't let it discourage you. read more

This place is a vibe come for the a good time with some drinks. The service is good and the music is loud. Catch some of your favorite hip hop and classic throwbacks while you're here. read more

As a former mixologist myself, I found bartenders here extremely incompetent and unprofessional. Insanely overpriced for shots of well alcohol. read more