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    Straits - Santana Row

    3.2 (3.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    STRAITS - SANTANA ROW ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Imelda M.

    From what I remembered food is still good and ambiance is still the same but the service is slow and not up to par like it used to sadly.

    Laksa
    Peggy C.

    Went to Straits for brunch on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to find it quiet and welcoming. It must've been before the rush hit so we were able to enjoy a quiet brunch with some hearty food. The chicken wings were incredible - albeit a little expensive for what we get - but we thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered the bone marrow entree and it came with cubed filet mignon, lots of bread, and a salad. I thought this was quite good for the value and I had a leftovers for the next day. The Laksa Noodle Soup was also very filling and bright in the flavor.

    Moonlit Lily Mocktail
    Kerry R.

    We had our management dinner here and were one of the first reservations of evening. The server was incredibly patient and polite, which we appreciated. After years of walking by and wondering about the food, I'd say it was just okay. My director and I both ordered the garlic noodles, but neither of us could really taste any garlic. They were heavy on the pepper, decent, but not what we were expecting. Everyone else's dishes looked so-so as well, nothing really stood out. The chicken lollipop appetizers and calamari were good, but it's hard to go wrong with fried food. The Moonlit Lily mocktail was delicious, though, and definitely a highlight. Overall, I don't think I'd go out of my way to come back. By the time our 4 pm reservation wrapped up, the restaurant was already full.

    B-Lemongrass Steak
    Michael F.

    Went for Valentine's Day dinner and had a good time. First time in Santana Row in over a decade and have to admit, it's pretty amazing how crowded it is now in the area. Suggest going early as there are a few big parking garages, but lots of traffic on a Saturday and takes some time to get into the garages, too. As for Straights, we sat outside in the front patio since we had our dog and the staff was very nice and accommodating. We ate somewhat early at 5:45 so plenty of tables and heat lamps were helpful for outside seating in February!! Inside restaurant seemed bustling and lively, with a large fashionable looking bar/lounge area that seems like a good place for a cocktail or two after shopping or to start a nice night out! Enjoyed our meal and attentiveness of our server! The Roti Prata was very good with a nice creamy curry dipping sauce. We liked the Golden Crunchy Salad, too, with refreshing taste with nice crispy crunch from dried noodle topping. We also had the lollipop chicken, lemongrass beef and banana leaf salmon which weren't bad. It's a little pricey but that's to be expected for elevated Singaporean food in this neighborhood!

    Poh Pia vegetarian rolls
    Hemant D.

    Had drinks here this weekend. Server was friendly, helpful and very efficient Excellent ambiance Food was above average, not great The samosa's were crispy and tasty, needed more salt. Poh Pia vegetarian rolls were very good. Got a glass of Caymus, limited options for wine by glass. Mezcal margarita was good.

    SEAFOOD GREEN CURRY 海鲜绿咖喱
    V S.

    This restaurant has nice outdoor dining. The food we ordered was delicious. The service was fine except we wished they left a carafe of water on our table. The glass of water was small so we all ran out of water and we didn't see the waiter for a while. If they were low in staff they should leave a carafe of water on table for us to fill ourselves. Besides that everything else was pleasant.

    BR Kaya Toast
    Alvina L.

    Pretty interesting restaurant, more of a bar-like ambiance but serves modern Singaporean cuisine. Kaya Toast is not very authentic, missing the actual "kaya" in it, more like butter toast with egg dipping sauce. Laksa is pretty good, soup base has the coconut flavor to it and is pretty rich. Noodles are slightly on the soggy side. Satay is also pretty authentic, has a strong peanut flavor in it, chicken is tender, goes well together. Attentive servers, pretty good place to dine in Santana Row.

    BR Kaya Toast
    Jack H.

    Stopped by here for a quick small bite and drinks. Vibes were fun inside. Felt like I was in Miami. We went with the espresso martini and a lychee martini. The espresso martini used the local Vietnamese iced coffee brand for their base. Sweet and tasty. Lychee martini was really strong so it got the buzz going. For food, we got the Kaya toast. Didn't expect it to be green, but it still tasted really good!

    Poonam G.

    We were there for happy hours and we had a gr8 round of drinks and apps... It was gr8 !! Our waitress was very nice and sweet too !! We got all the possible apps and cocktails available for happy hours Gr8 experience

    Rum sunset
    Joyce T.

    Happy Hour daily 3-6pm, with quite a lot of menu items selection. The half shell oysters were the smallest I ever had, it's as small as the clam. We had the roti prata, it was ok except the curry dip was a small portion, not enough for dipping two roti. We also had the Straits Rum Sunset, it's not our favorite, the rum, pineapple and orange juice were not a great match.

    Vanna T.

    We hosted a private corporate event at Straits, and it turned out fantastic. We worked closely with the manager, Lily, to organize everything, and she was incredibly responsive, organized, and professional throughout the entire process. What really stood out was how proactive she was. At many local restaurants, customers often have to initiate and follow up repeatedly, but Lily consistently checked in with us and took the lead without being asked. She made the entire planning experience so much easier for my team and me. We hosted a Lunar New Year event, and the venue was perfect. The decorations were beautiful, the service was excellent all night, and our attendees had great things to say about the food and drinks. Everything came together seamlessly. I would absolutely consider hosting another event at this venue and would love to work with Lily again.

    Roti prata
    Duane R.

    We always have a great experience when we come to Straits. It's definitely on the pricier side but that's what you come to expect given the location. We don't typically get a full entree but chose different appetizers and plates to share. Not often I go out to eat and the salad is the best dish but their Fuji apple salad is top notch. Can't miss with the roti prata or samosas. The cauliflower and lollipop chicken weren't as good but still solid. Also had a non alcoholic drink (Bali breeze) that was really good. Solid restaurant. Pretty good service. Great spot to chill.

    Happy hour drink menu
    Lisa M.

    5/5! I'm always on the look out for a good happy hour and this one is great! I love the lounge open seating for casual evenings. The staff is energetic and kind, I loved being here. They had a great happy hour. It was 3-7pm almost everyday. I got a picture of the happy hour. They had cocktails for $10- they were delicious and strong. I asked the bartender to make the strawberry drink a little less sweet and he took his time to taste the sweetener to make sure he knew how much to put in my drink! I love the attention to detail. The happy hour menu also had a great food menu. Tons to choose from. We got the lollipop chicken drumsticks, the fried rice, and the poke nachos. The poke nachos were unique, I wish there were more tuna on them, but it's expected for a happy hour item.

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    Is business kid friendly?

    Yes it is kid friendly. Since alcohol is served you may not be allowed to sit at the bar if you're with kids.

    Around what time the live music start on Friday?

    9pm

    What days and Times are happy hour?

    We serve Happy Hour from Monday to Friday ( excluding major holidays), from 3 pm to 6 pm.

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Im going to say probably not, like blessed by a muslim leader?

    Are there same day reservations? Is this the same straits that was inside the Metreon in downtown SF?

    Yes! It is. Since 1987 :)

    Do you take same day reservations? If not, why?

    They take same day reservations

    How do you make reservations for this place?

    You can make reservations on their website

    Do they still have happy hour?

    No they don't

    Are we allowed to bring our own wine? Is there a corckage fee?

    Yes, we allow a maximum of 2 bottles of wine for each party. The corkage fee is $30 per bottle.

    Are their any vegan options here?

    Yes, they do. We even ask them to remove some stuff from the dishes

    Can I come at 12:01 AM the night of my birthday? I know CA doesn't have a law against this, but I'm assuming bars might have their own policy?

    Yeah should be open

    What music do they play?

    They tend to play like beat music or dance music, and quite loudly in fact. This is for dinner

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