Amazing service from start to finish. Ambiance was modern and open. Lots of bright open spaces and…read morenot too loud. Came to have lunch and catch up with a friend. We stayed past their serving time and they let us chat with no rush. This was on a Sunday at 2pm when we were wrapping things up. Lunch was exceptional. We shared the ahi poke salad with crispy quinoa. The goat empanadas we delicious and flaky. And the pita with salmon was so great with the pickled veggies which I'm usually not a fan of. Plenty of uncovered parking in the lot.

Why was Valley Goat so good?! We went for a birthday lunch with 10 people and they have a lovely…read moreprivate table in the back that could fit all of us!! We tried almost everything on the menu and it did not disappoint. The service was also on point!!! I need to come back!!! My favorites were the cinnabiscuit and the tuna with the crispy quinoa!!! Chef's kiss!! I also love the decor, the drinks, and the hotel lobby that is next to it is one of a kind! Very unique! Def check it out if you are in the area!!

first off, thank you fellow yelpers for your comments. I just did appetizers here to go as I…read moreusually do. the one that amazed me the most was the tamale. I ordered it because of fellow yelper said it wasn't as heavy as others and they didn't like masa so I got a tamale. omg! this tamalia is fantastic. it's the lightest masa I've ever had and I've lived in Mexico. I don't know how they do it. very delicious! if you even kind of like tamales order one of these off the appetizer menu it's a go-to. I got the chicken one and I put a little green salsa on it and it's heaven show. then I got the pachucho, one pavel and one steak. it's the second paville I've had on my trip here and what made this one. fantastic is the base of this is what pabile needs and they hit everything right with the case of fresco the onions. it could have used a few more onions, but every bite was like heaven. The steak was delish, very tender but I'm going to go back to the pibil every time. the base of these panchcos is kind of new to me. I don't know that it's Mayan Mexican or maybe El Salvadorian or maybe a creation of their own. they're delish. I received a small little container of green sauce and it was delicious as well

I had the chance to try Mayan Kitchen Food and it was a good experience. Ended up trying takeout of…read morethe food through the hubby and enjoyed. The food came in on time so we really appreciated that. I tried the Cochinita Pibil which came with rice and plantains. I liked that the meat was soft and full of flavor as well as the rice. The salty and sweet from the plantains went well together. The other item i tried was the Pollo cochinita pibil bao bun. This was also very yummy and full of flavor. I definitely enjoyed that the bao was so soft. Overall, it was a solid experience and would want to go back to try more!

We arrived during peak summer dinner hours but somehow scored prime parking and were seated in a…read morecomfortable booth shortly after adding our name to the list. The restaurant looks great inside. It's lively, everyone seems to be having a good time, and the energy immediately sets the tone for the meal. The menu is impressively extensive, and the service is remarkably efficient. Like Leichi and Gochi, Tanto rewards adventurous ordering with its focus on traditional izakaya fare. Step away from the usual sushi and have some fun with the menu. We ordered the ankimo, mentaiko pasta, kaki fry, buta kakuni, ika meshi, and Shingen ice cream. It was plenty for two and could work for three lighter eaters. Everything was tasty, and choosing a favorite was difficult. Gun to my head, I'm ordering the mentaiko pasta every time. It strikes the perfect balance between creamy and briny, which is surprisingly hard to get right. Overall, Tanto is a great choice for adventurous eaters who enjoy trying a little bit of everything. I'm already looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu.

We have been coming to this restaurant for almost 10 years because the food has always been…read moreamazing. We have brought our family back again and again because this used to be a place we truly enjoyed. We came here for a birthday celebration. We ordered an ice cream dessert and also brought our own birthday cake. I asked one of the staff for a few more spoons. His response was immediately rude and impatient: "I already gave you guys 10 spoons." I calmly explained that the kids had used the spoons for their ice cream and that we needed additional spoons for the birthday cake. Instead of simply bringing a few spoons--which is literally basic customer service--he suddenly raised his voice at me and rudely said, "Reuse it then!" Then he turned his back and walked away. Excuse me?! What kind of service is this supposed to be? We were paying customers celebrating a special occasion, not asking for something unreasonable. Asking for a few extra spoons should not result in being yelled at and treated like we were a problem. His attitude was unbelievably rude, disrespectful, and completely unacceptable. If you hate serving customers so much, then you should not be standing there acting like a boss behind the cashier and taking your frustration out on paying customers. The most ridiculous part is that we still left over $100 in tips because the food is still good. But good food is not enough to make up for disgusting customer service and being treated with such disrespect. After supporting this restaurant for nearly 10 years, this is how we were treated.

Gochi is a really nice spot for a date night, but it's also a great place to go with friends or…read morefamily. The atmosphere feels very traditionally Japanese, and taking off your shoes before entering the dining area adds to the experience. The servers were all friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was also really good. My highlights were the ceviche with their homemade potato chips, along with both the braised and grilled beef tongue. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. I noticed a lot of tables ordering the claypot rice dishes, so those seem to be popular. I'll definitely be coming back to try them next time.

We were seated at 8:35pm. and told we needed to order immediately because it was last call. Our…read morefood arrived at 8:50, but at 9:05, just 15 minutes later, we were told to box everything up and leave. We were never informed before ordering that we would have only 15 minutes to eat. Had we known, we would not have stayed. I understand that the restaurant closes at 9:00 and that the staff wanted to go home, especially on a Saturday night. However, if customers are seated and allowed to order shortly before closing, they should be given a reasonable amount of time to finish their meal. Many restaurants allow customers at least 30 minutes after closing to finish eating when their orders are accepted that late. At the very least, the required departure time should have been clearly communicated before we ordered. I raised the issue with the manager, she was dismissive and showed little empathy. I hope the owner reads this and changes the closing protocol so future customers are treated with better communication and consideration.

Very popular place! We came for lunch on Sunday and there was a wait. They don't seat you until…read moreyour whole party is there, even if it's just one person finding parking. The main room has a lot of 4- and 2- person tables, but we somehow lucked out and got a tatami room to ourselves. Unluckily, the AC was broken and it was a 90 degree day, but they did their best with box fans. We had the pork and salmon donburis and they arrived quickly and were amazing! No complaints.

I came here one weekend afternoon for lunch right when they opened. It definitely gets busy and…read morethere's a wait if you come later. This restaurant has lots of variety and items to try. Anywho, we ordered a variety of items to try: new stamina don, clam chowder croquette, kani chirashi bento, and a salmon kama bento. Regarding the food: New stamina don came with slice beef, sliced beef tongue, braised pork, poached egg, and kimchi over rice. The sliced beef was cooked to rare, and the braised pork was very tender. The rice also came with the poached egg, kewpie mayo and a lemon, mixing it all together with the rice made it have a nice creamy flavor. Clam chowder croquette was something I have never heard of before, so I definitely wanted to try it. This was delicious, would definitely get it again. A fried crispy croquette with clam chowder in it but also some mashed potatoes and tonkotsu sauce on top. Kani chirashi bento had snow crab, fish roe over rice, rolled egg omelette, sashimi, fried boneless chicken, and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The sashimi came with 4 pieces, 2 tuna and 2 salmon. the tuna was a little fishy but the soy sauce helped. The salmon was actually pretty good - good fattiness. The fried chicken was fine, a few pieces were dry. Overall this bento was good. Salmon Kama bento is salmon collar over rice, fried boneless chicken, takoyaki and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The salmon collar needed some salt in my opinion. For the food overall, it was a little bit under seasoned for me but for portion, price and quality are good.

A Michelin restaurant in Downtown SJ? Ample parking in the…read morearea, the interior has quite a bit of seating (no outdoor seating). The staff was helpful and answered all of our questions. Food was served fresh and hot. If you come around 7pm or 8pm, you'll probably need reservations. Recommendations: 'Pao de quejio' cheese bread Francesinha sandwich

Good vibe, ecclectic menu but definitely on the pricey side…read more Duck Rice - shredded duck, linguica, and bacon mixed into what looked like charred brown rice. This was wonderful - although I felt like I need something bland to counteract the salty sausage. Clams - great buttery broth, otherwise nothing too unique or special. Cheesy Bread - actually they are large cheese balls basically, but who doesn't love cheesy balls? Shrimp - quite basic, again nothing bad, just nothing to write home about. You can also see in the pic how unimaginative the dish looks. Francesinha- apparently famous from the city of Porto - this dish is a monstrous sandwich drenched in beet-based tomato sauce. Once you break through, there meats galore - filet, linguica, ham and a boat load of cheese which makes the whole thing look sloppy, frankly, reminiscent of a large microwaved lasagna. Overall, I don't think the food justifies the price. Maybe on a dish or two but overall I wasn't very impressed. That's all....

I came for the food, not the drink…read more It's surprising to find good and creative food at a wine bar. Definitely recommend to try them out. Space is very small with limited seating. It's a bar so wait line can be long if you come at peak time

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.

I've been here a couple of times, and this time we tried a few different dishes…read more The papas bravas were super crispy and really good. We also tried the grilled cauliflower with hummus, and wow, that was delicious! Definitely one of my favorites this time. And of course, I had to get the braised beef cheeks again. I've ordered them before and they never disappoint. The meat is always so tender and flavorful. So, so good! We also got the meat paella with chicken, pork, and rabbit. The paella was decent. It was actually my first time trying rabbit, and honestly, I thought it tasted pretty similar to chicken. Service was quick and attentive, and the place is always really nice for a date night. I'll definitely be back... and yes, I'm probably ordering the beef cheeks again .

My friend found out about this place via Tik Tok so of course we had to try it. It was easy to make…read morelast minute reservations (same day) for Friday night dinner. We sat outside on the patio (they are located on the 3rd floor of Hotel Valencia (gorgeous hotel, by the way). We were a party of four and we shared the seafood paella, brussel sprouts, and patatas bravas with a pitcher of red sangria. The service was good and they also had a heat lamp for us as it was getting colder at night. There was also a guitar player. I have never been to Spain, but I imagine it looking similar. My favorite dishes were the brussel sprouts and the paella. I would definitely come back again.

The food and overall energy of this place is the best. If you're in town visiting or live nearby,…read moreOrchard City Kitchen is a must. Patty our server was the greatest!

Long overdue review because we've been to Orchard City Kitchen a few times, and our latest visit…read morewas the perfect excuse to finally write one. We came for a casual weekday lunch to celebrate our 22nd anniversary after spending the whole morning at a day spa. We sat outside and enjoyed a little bit of everything. The blackened hamachi tataki was refreshing and perfect for a summer lunch. Their take on steak and eggs, deviled eggs topped with Wagyu, is so simple but packs a punch. The Korean fried chicken was crunchy with a tangy sauce and great for sharing. And of course, we had to get the BBB, which is always a must for us! After all that, we shared the cheesesteak sandwich and I honestly thought I was going to tap out, but it wasn't heavy at all. It was so good that we finished the whole thing. Somehow, we even had room for Beth's hand pie, a delicious peach compote that tasted like a churro and peach pie had a baby. The cocktails were also a highlight. I had the Coco Julius, which is dangerously good because it's so smooth, fruity, and refreshing with orange and pineapple. Hubby had the La Ola with strawberries and hibiscus. Another great meal at OCK!

I had such a great experience with 20twenty Cheese Bar, both because of the atmosphere and the…read moreincredible kindness of the staff. First, the food, wine, and music were excellent. It's such a cozy spot to hang out, and the vibe was perfect for a relaxed evening. The meatballs were especially delicious -- definitely recommend ordering them. What really stood out, though, was the service after my visit. I accidentally left my backpack there on Saturday and didn't realize until later. Even though they're closed on Sundays and Mondays, Tina went above and beyond to help me get it back. She responded to my email on Sunday and coordinated everything so I could retrieve my belongings. That level of care and responsiveness is rare and meant so much to me. I'm incredibly grateful and will absolutely be back. Great food, great wine, great music, and truly wonderful people.

I stopped by with a few of my girlfriends around 5:30-6:00 PM. Unfortunately, our experience…read morestarted off very poorly. The gentleman serving us, who was wearing a black Mexico jersey, took our table but then disappeared for an extended period of time and never checked back on us. He seemed disoriented and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. His behavior and demeanor made us uncomfortable and left us feeling neglected as customers. After waiting quite a while, I had to get up and ask another employee for assistance. I believe her name was Michelle. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and helpful, and she did her best to turn the experience around. Her customer service was excellent and was the only positive part of our visit. That said, the service at the beginning was completely unacceptable. Management should address situations like this, as customers should not have to wonder whether employees are drinking while on the job.