I've been to Second Story a handful of times now, and it's easily one of my favorite lounges! Every…read morevisit has been such a great experience. On my most recent trip, our reservation unexpectedly grew by a few people, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. We really appreciated how hard they worked to make it happen! The cocktails are next level creative, delicious, and unlike anything you'll find at your average bar. My absolute favorite is the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom shot! And of course, we always order the caviar because... why not? The vibe here is everything. Whether it's girls' night, date night, or a celebration, there's always an amazing crowd. The DJ knows exactly how to read the room and keeps everyone singing along/ dancing with banger after banger. One night there was even a live saxophonist who absolutely stole the show, it made the whole experience feel so special! I also love the Renaissance inspired artwork by the entrance featuring icons like Drake, 2Pac, Sade, and more. It's such a cool touch and adds to the atmosphere. Second Story never misses, and I already can't wait for my next night out here!

This is definitely not a happy hour or "let's grab a drink" place. It opens at 6pm, and on a…read moreThursday at 6pm on the dot, I was offered only a bar seat without having a reservation. No big deal, as I wanted the bar anyway, but something others should keep in mind. The cocktail list is plentiful and intriguing. I tend to avoid tequila, so that eliminated a good chunk of the options. I went with Rose Colored Lenses, which was fantastic, and decently sized. Presentation was beautiful. My friend had All a Dream, also very good. The wine offerings are minimal, this is very much a cocktail or champagne type of place, with caviar being the primary food service. Speaking of service, the bartender was excellent, both in his mixology and demeanor. It took awhile to get the drinks, but I assume that was due to the complexity of the cocktails, paired with having just opened the doors a few min earlier. Two notes: 1. The barstools were a little too low, imo. I don't normally pay much attention to that detail, but these were uncomfortably low for me, even with my long torso, I was hyper aware of my posture. So maybe that's actually a good thing 2. Other patrons were rolling in shortly behind me, so there is probably an early crowd when they first open, then a late night group that appreciates the 2am closing time. Interior is beautiful, and you can use the steps up to the 2nd floor either from N Santa Cruz or the rear parking lot off W Main. More substantial food options are a mere few steps across the hall at Heritage.

Great food. Great people. Great service. Great atmosphere. You won't be disappointed.read more

Came here with my wife and a couple of friends. This place was recommended by our friends. Great…read morerec!! Staff is so friendly and attentive. Our server had a great personality and was fun. The dining area is spacious. Even with lots of tables, the space didn't feel cramped. There's a mechanical burger station against the wall too. Someone ordered a burger so I was able to see it in action. That was fun to watch. Everything we ordered, from the small bites to the dessert, was excellent! Rice Bites was tasty, and the rice had a good crunch. Truffle Fries was good, though I've had better. Caesar Salad was good as well. Shake'n Beef was tender with good flavor. As You Wish - the chicken was moist and delicious. The Ube sticky rice gave the dish a nice sweetness. Couch Potato cocktail paired well with the As You Wish entree. The chocolate dessert (can't remember the name) was very rich. Have with coffee. The banana dessert (can't remember the name either) was very good. Too easy to eat, very light and not too sweet. I will definitely be returning!

My daughter brought me here for a Mother's Day dinner and it was such a great choice! The…read morerestaurant had a really warm and cozy atmosphere, and despite how busy the night was, the service never felt rushed. Everyone was welcoming and attentive from the moment we walked in. The food came out hot and full of flavor. My daughter and I genuinely enjoyed ourselves. The key lime martini for dessert was the cherry on top, we'll be back soon!

We had a great time at Dar. Came here for dinner with friends. It's a quaint place and literally in…read morea building that looks like a "house,"which is what "Dar" translates to in Arabic! The server who helped us was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food is definitely what stole the show. The date kufta appetizer was absolutely delicious and the ground beef balls just melted in your mouth. Same with the lamb meatballs and lamb shank, just delicious! All of the food had perfect seasoning, zest for the marinara sauce, and great overall flavor palette. The only thing was that the food did take quite a while to come out, which ended up being fine because our group had more time to talk and catch up. It's definitely a place you can spend a couple of hours at wining and dining. Highly recommend!

This restaurant has a cool vibe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus first-come,…read morefirst-served bar seating. If you're hoping to sit inside, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. The service was wonderful from start to finish. My friend and I both ordered the smash burger and I've got to say it was easily one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned so well. The sweet potato fries were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious. And whatever you do, DO NOT skip the bread pudding. It was a 1000/10! Not overly sweet, perfectly balanced, and the texture was incredible. If you're on the fence about dessert, just order it, you won't regret it. The only minor downside was that the sodas were very flat and tasted a bit syrupy. Other than that, everything was fantastic. The prices were reasonable, the portions were generous, and the overall experience was excellent for such a cute spot in downtown Los Gatos. Will definitely be returning soon!

This place was underwhelming. The food was ok and there were…read moreflies around us our whole meal. Our server was nice though. We ordered: - biscuits: good but I've had better. The jam was delicious and made it worth getting. - breakfast sandwich: not my favorite. I think spinach would have paired better than the arugula but that's my preference. The croissant was not as soft as I would have liked and tasted a little stale. Overall, not much flavor. - hash-browns. These were good! Best part of my meal. Cooked perfectly: soft on the inside with a nice crispy outside. - fried chicken sandwich: it was supposed to come with Dutch crunch but it didn't- sad. Also the breading was not very crispy or flavorful. The fries were the best part of this meal. The fries were the right balance of crispy and soft. The potatoes saved the meal. Wouldn't come back but it was to try it.

Iker was absolutely outstanding! Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive…read more He gave us great recommendations, made sure everything was perfect, and brought such a positive energy to the table. Exceptional service like this is hard to find and truly elevates the whole dining experience. If you're dining at Telefèric Barcelona, you're lucky if Iker is your server. Thanks for an unforgettable evening!!!!! We'll definitely be back, and from now on I'll be asking for Iker to be our server every time we visit :-)

Food and vibes were so amazing! Edgar had exceptional service for our team dinner! Such a wonderful…read moreexperience!

Came here for dinner on a Friday night, made reservations the day before and options were fairly…read morelimited. We had made the reservation for a hightop since that's all that was available inside, but to our delight we were seated at an actual table when we arrived. Two of us ordered a variety of apps and one main to share. We started with the beef tartare, cabbage, oysters, and beet crostini, then got the duck pappardelle ragu. To drink we each ordered two different cocktails. I loved the pasta, both of my martinis, and the cabbage. My boyfriend pointed out that the cabbage didn't taste a lot like miso or chili oil, which is what he was excited for, but this was still one of my favorite dishes. The ragu didn't have a ton of meat, but it was still so good, I would without a doubt order it again. The oysters were also good, but at $4 a pop, I'll enjoy those on a Wednesday when they have them on special for half the price. The beef tartare wasn't super oniony, which I did like, but the meat pieces were a little bigger than I'd expect and it just felt like it was missing something. The beet crostini was good, but it felt a little pricey for what it was and I would skip it next time. Service was fine, it felt like they were understaffed and could have definitely benefited from having another person or two on the floor.

This place has gone downhill. Used to be good but the last two times we've been sorely…read moredisappointed. Tonight was downright bad.... starting with bad, bad service. I want to give our server the benefit of the doubt as she seemed to be the only server, but honestly, there were just a handful of patrons and yet- she was slow at taking our orders and worse, got our orders completely wrong. Brought a cocktail to one of our guests when he didn't order it at all and didn't bring me the cocktail that I ordered and acted like I was nuts for asking her if she got my order. Worse still was the server's attitude. Arrogant and contemptuous of us. The food? Nothing special. Gnocchi with mussels? Who thought of that? Not a great combo..... Just bad. I was so embarrassed to bring our friends here. Never again.

Can't rave more enough about this place. Great drinks, the bartender Jen was amazing, and they…read moreshowed us how to get to our destination using public transport. 10/10 would come here every time I'm ever in the area

Stopped in at the black watch. Can't believe I've lived in Los Gatos all these years and never been…read morehere! We came on St. Patrick's Day, because it seemed like maybe it was the best place in town to get a pint. It may well have been! Got two Guinness' and listened to Irish music. Totally enjoyable place! Nice bartender. Decent crowd. Friendly. I'll probably return here.

First time here and I really enjoyed doing Happy Hour here. We were able to sit wherever we wanted…read moreat the bar. Nicely and festively decorated. I appreciated the bartender allowing me to try the citrus beer first before ordering it - it was good, but maybe not full pint good. She said that some people don't care for it and it was better for me to try it first. I ended up ordering an IPA, one of the most popular apparently. Anyway, great service there. The Brussel sprouts off the main menu were very good and reasonably priced, nicely roasted and flavored. Generous portion. We ordered the rest of the items off the Happy Hour menu as we wanted to sample a lot of smaller items to get a sense of the breadth of their menu. Everything was good! The corned beef and cabbage slider was good and about what you'd expect. The Shepard's pie potato skin was nicely done in a compact size with good sauce. The Red Hot Royalty (spicy hot dog with fixings on top) was satisfying and about what you'd expect when looking at the picture. And the sausage roll was very nice because that curried ketchup made it special. The only thing that was a little not-great was they had a World Cup drink bundle that apparently overrode their usual Happy Hour discount on the beer - would have been nice to know about that beforehand as it would have changed my drink order. Or for them to acknowledge that it wasn't clear and just give the usual happy hour pricing for beer. Not a huge deal, just a bit subpar but didn't dock a star for that.

If you're looking for a nice family dinner, I'd recommend going earlier in the day or during the…read moreweek. I've been to Heritage quite a few times, both during the week and on weekends, and the vibe is completely different. On weekends, the music gets cranked up and the place is more like a nightclub/ lounge bar than a restaurant. The food is always pretty good and the service is consistently great, which is why I keep coming back. But I was there last night and the music got so loud that my table could barely hear each other. We were wrapping it up so we just dealt with it. On my way out, I noticed there was a party up by the bar, which explained the music. If you're there for drinks and a party atmosphere, you'll love it. If you're there to catch up with friends or have dinner with family, just go for early dinner or somewhere else. Very interesting place. Try the Sheppards pie. Yum.