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    Must Be Thai and Bar

    4.3 (81 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    MUST BE THAI AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    2026 June - lunch menu
    Kaho L.

    Great to see this new modern Thai spot near San Pedro Square! This is a stylish and moody space that feels elevated compared to some of their neighbors. Perfect for a nice lunch, happy hour, or dinner after work. They have an extensive menu that's perfect for sharing, organized by region, then within each region there's both smaller dishes and larger ones. My favorites were the ribeye pad Thai and the whole grilled fish. One standout is the great cocktail program and full bar, which you don't usually see at a Thai restaurant. Both drinks I had were great and I can't wait to try more.

    Surf and Turf Pad Thai
    Kim P.

    Surf and turf pad thai (5/5) Crispy pork belly (5/5) Picanha salad (5/5) Service was friendly, food was very flavorful, portions are decent :)

    Hat Yai Fried Chicken & Tom Yum Fried Rice
    Alisa B.

    I would highly recommend the Hat Yai Fried Chicken & Tom Yum Fried Rice! Super high quality flavorful dishes that you can't find at every Thai spot. This location is better than the Stevens Creek one just because of the outside patio alone! Super good vibes and sports on the TV. When the weather is good in DTSJ, this is such a nice ambiance! They have an extensive cocktail list too, so it's a nice spot for just a drink even. -1 star because it is a little pricey, but worth it for the nice ambiance and vibes.

    Andrew N.

    I've been to the original location before and enjoyed it. I was out with coworkers and got this take-out for dinner. Calamari (5/5): Comes with a spicy mayo dipping sauce and cumin seasoning. It was flavored well as it was perfectly salty. The sauce was paired well as well. Ribeye steak Khao Soi (5/5): I first have to say I was amazed by the steak. It was super juicy and flavorful. They definitely did not skimp out on the meat. The brother flavoring was good, but I wished there was more and it couldnt really fill up my bowl at home. I want to come back to dine-in

    Jennifer

    I thought the food here was not bad! It's all a little too flavorful for me, but I am on the more conservative end when it comes to flavors. I would give it a try! Parking: - There is a garage by it that offers free parking for a limited time. Service: - They were kind

    Durian sticky rice
    Julie P.

    So excited that Must Be Thai opened in downtown San Jose. Parking is easy with a nearby garage offering 90 minutes free, though it does not seem like they validate. The menu is slightly different from the original spot. The interior looks beautiful and the patio is nice on warmer days. I loved the picana salad and pad mee hokkien and would get both again.

    Surf and turf pad Thai
    Sophie M.

    Honestly one of the best pad Thai's I've had in awhile!!! The steak was cooked perfectly, the shrimp seasoned perfectly and all around flavor to sauce ratio was spot on. I'm so sad I don't live closer to this place!!! Staff super friendly and service was fast, cute atmosphere, they had indoor and outdoor seating and are in a really prime location. Absolutely get this dish!!!

    Bangkok Ribeye Boat Noodles
    Lisette D.

    I was so excited to see a new restaurant open up in San Pedro. And Thai food is one of my favorites! I ordered the Bangkok Ribeye Boat Noodles along with a Thai tea. The noodle soup was so rich and flavorful. The meat was fresh and tender, and I think the portion sizing was just enough to fill me up. The Thai tea was delicious as well, it was quite sweet and I typically enjoy mire stronger teas. Service was great, our waitress was kind and attentive! There were so many other great things on the menu im excited to come back :)

    Pad Thai
    Lily Y.

    Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Came here to try this new spot in DT San Pedro. Excellent service and very nice location with yummy cocktail choices. I love the spice selections. My favorite is the Picanha salad, perfect flavors. The grill fish skin was too salty bitter for me, un-edible skin, but inside meat is flavorful. Desserts were delicious! The durian was very durian and taro is very nice too. Presentation was very pretty too.

    Short ribs and pad thai
    Michelle H.

    Ambiance: perfect for a date night or nice night out. Classy feeling with dim lighting and fancy/upscale vibes. Outdoor seating felt looked a lot more casual. Two seater and four seater tables. Not sure if I'd recommend for large groups. Reservations recommended as it filled up fast. Service: servers were friendly and did regular checkups. Also gave great food recommendations. However, food came out slow. Do not come hangry. Food: - khao soi short rib: 3/5 very disappointed in this one as it looked the most photogenic. Meat was a bit tough and bland. Sauce had a nice kick, but was lacking a bit (maybe needs more salt or umami flavoring?). - Chicken curry: 4.5/5 good flavor, but a bit skimpy on portion size compared to the other dishes. - Pad thai: 5/5 would definitely order again. Large portion size and amazing flavor. Steak was tender and shrimp was large and delicious. Noodles had the tang you want in pad thai. Must try! Warning: restaurant name says "and bar", but they currently only serve cocktails. Warning 2: definitely a more upscale Thai place. Expect prices to reflect that This Instagram find definitely did not disappoint :)

    Papaya Salad
    Joel B.

    Very unique Thai food. Two of the dishes we loved: Rawang Curry was our favorite, and the Hang Leh Curry was also very good! The papaya salad wasn't our favorite, it's a traditional fish sauce that's very strong - probably good if you're used to the version in Thailand. Overall very gourmet and flavorful, definitely would recommend exploring the menu!

    Front of Menu
    Andrew M.

    Came for a big group lunch and lucky enough ot was early so got most of service focused on us. Food tasted great, perfect size for each person at lunch. Excited to see this place grow as I don't think they have everything out, so let's see it:)

    Dry rice
    Panda K.

    Not as good as the Steven's Creek Restaurant. Menu was meh. Surf and Truf Pad Thai... money grab wasn't anything unique just expensive ingredient to charge more. 4 dollar for side of rice.... If I'm paying 4 dollar for rice it better be the best rice I have ever eaten. Rice was dry. Basically leftover Rice from lunch... served at dinner. Sad... ancestor rolled in grave. Signature Chicken Dish... all bone. No meat... Service was oka. Ambiance was nice cause it was empty.

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    Really good food. Service was really attentive and very nice. Ambience was cool. I recommend the Thai Tea.

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    The food is really good. Pad Thai is super delicious and also the dessert is so yummy

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    Ask the Community - Must Be Thai and Bar

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    3.7(102 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
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    Nice bar Went for the governor watch party and they did a…read moregreat job keeping up with the crowd. Staff were all nice, efficient, and fun. We were there for drinks only - they have an extensive selection, but they could probably increase the wine selection. Would I go back? Yes!

    Three Sisters has been a must-hit each time I've been to San Pedro Square. This is the perfect spot…read moreto grab a drink before, or while enjoying your dinner from one of the other food locations at San Pedro Square. There are 10+ bar seats, and a ton of tables varying from 2, 4, 6 and 8+ seats. Their outdoor patio is large, covered, and has heaters. They also have their own bathrooms which are very clean and less busy than the ones in the market. They are first and foremost a whiskey bar, with two full pages of whisk(e)y options, including Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Scotch, Japanese Whisky, and American/Single Malt; they also have a selection of cocktails and other non-whiskey options (tequila, vodka, gin). I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't had any of their whisk(e)ys, but the cocktails I've had were delicious. You order directly from the bar, and the bartenders are friendly and quick! My favorite drink is the Raspberry Hang Glider (Vodka, Lemon, Raspberry Puree, House Syrup) which is light, slightly effervescent, and refreshing! I had this while eating a range of Mexican food (from Loteria Taco Bar) and I loved that it was perfect for sipping between bites of spicy and flavorful food. This cocktail doesn't taste very strong, but it packs a punch-sip slowly and enjoy! My next recommendation is the Limoncello Adjacent (Roots of Ruin Gin, House-made Limoncello, Lemon, Basil Syrup, Soda) which is tart, alcohol-forward, and elevated. This is definitely a pre-meal drink, or as a nightcap; I don't usually like such strong drinks while I eat (too many competing flavors) and the limoncello is on the sweeter side, so I would drink this on its own. If you like a boozy cocktail that hits you quick, definitely try this. Highly recommend stopping by Three Sisters for a drink or two while at San Pedro Square; the vibes are laid-back, elegant, and chill. I've been here with a couple of different groups of girlfriends and everyone leaves with a happy buzz! Cheers! IG: @waitingtoeat

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
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    Stopped by San Pedro Square Market after getting picked up from the San Jose airport. It has a…read morebunch of different eateries and reminded me a little of Grand Central Market in LA. I was craving homemade pasta, so I stopped at Pasta Fresca and got the chicken parmigiana with homemade penne. I really liked the tomato sauce -- not too sweet, with a nice tart flavor that paired well with the breaded chicken. It was the perfect portion for a quick lunch. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so it's a nice place to sit and relax for a bit. They also have plenty of tables that would be great for studying, computer work, or just reading. Enjoy!

    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!

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    Phenomenal Asian Fusion food stall in the San Pedro Square Market. Chicken Katsu is one of the best! Just under $20 is a bit high though.

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    O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

    3.8(695 reviews)
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    I'm not much of a beer drinker and wanted something that tasted good, not something that'll just…read moreget me drunk since I wanted to be functional. The bartender was really helpful and made a recommendation that helped my decision. I was here to watch some soccer. I was constantly being checked on by staff. They were very pleasant. I didn't know this spot had food until I was on my way out. I have to try the food next time!

    WORLD CUP LUNCH: PAID TOO MUCH FOR LITTLE FOOD…read more After watching US defeat Australia at San Pedro Square Market I decided to come to O'Flaherty's Irish Pub for beer and food prior to the Morocco-Scotland game. Seeing the Scottish drinking Boston dry I wish Scotland had played some of their games at Levi's Stadium. The closest thing to experience the Scottish atmosphere was this Irish pub. I was disappointed when I looked at the food menu and did not list corned beef tacos as stated on the website. Also the food menu listed only five items. I ordered fries and chicken wings. For beer I selected Smithwick's Irish Red Ale. The beer was refreshing however I paid too much for the price of food given the portion provided. The fries were crispy but paying for a basket of fries for $10 I expected the portion to be bigger. I will say the chicken wings were slightly crispy on the outside but most of all juicy inside. My pet peeve is when fried chicken wings are dry. Yet I paid over $18 for chicken wings. I thought I would get a dozen of wings; I only got five wings. For $18 I could have gone the deli section at the grocery store to get eight or ten pieces of fried chicken. Overall the Smithwick's was soothing but given the prices of food especially during a World Cup watch party there should have been more items listed on the food menu.

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    0.2 miDowntown
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    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.

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    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG - A Mexican gin to make a bartender special

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    4.4(311 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    Locally owned & operated
    Pet friendly

    Me and my co worker did the happy hour in the front which is Still OG…read more This place is for those that dig the vinyl era because they play the albums and place the cover in front of the turntable. The drinks are named after actual songs which is which is cool. I really enjoyed the So fresh So clean which was refreshing and not so sweet. Each drink is made with fresh ingredients. Their food menu is small but still has enough to choose from to snack on. The bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks they serve and willing to help you pick the best drink for your taste. We did not get a chance to try the Alter Ego which is behind the curtain but next time.

    Wow, I don't think I've written a review of a bar/lounge in like 10 years lol. Aging + having a kid…read morewill do that to you. Anyway, I met up with some friends here last weekend and we had a reservation at Alter Ego. I guess it's technically 2 places with Still OG. I have to say, I have really fond memories of Original Gravity from back in the day (ah, the days of my youth...) so it's nice that it's still sort of around though.. technically completely different since there's no more craft beer or duck fat fries lol. We hung out at our table for the whole night, like 4 hours. We all ordered cocktails off the menu and later on ordered some stuff off the menu based on the bartender's suggestion. I first ordered a Calabrian Spritz from the menu which hit the spot for me. Personally, I am not a hard alcohol fan but I enjoy wine and fun lil cocktails that are slightly sweet/not super strong lol. So this drink was nice because it wasn't too sweet and had a lot of volume (I like just sipping on stuff in general and it sucks when you order a cocktail that's like 3 sips of liquid and the rest is ice). The next cocktail I ordered was off the menu and called Like This or That (I think). I think it was some sort of passionfruit + vodka mix and very delicious! We also ordered the cold soba noodles and fries. Fries were crinkle cut and nicely crispy, no complaints. Soba noodles were also good, though some component of it was really spicy, I think the cucumbers. Overall I had a good time here and look forward to coming back, though given how little I go out, who knows when that will be haha.

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