Such a cute new restaurant! The ambiance was great and had a really nice vibe. Our server Jose was amazing. He was super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both the food and drinks. Everything he recommended was 10/10 The service was excellent throughout our visit. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would definitely recommend checking this place out! Will be back soon read more

Strāta - Oysters, flatbread, steak tartare - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Strata is a new upscale dining experience owned by the group that brought Eos & Nyx, Paper Plane, Still OG, Miniboss, and Alter Ego They have a seasonal prefix menu for $75 per person with multiple upgrade options. It has a trendy, classy vibe and even use handmade plates. The dining room is prefix only and they have a lounge area with a separate menu. Miguel - manager/bartender mentioned that they have a list of a couple hundred drinks that they can choose from if nothing on the drink menu is appealing The bathroom is one of those all gender ones with individual stalls and a shared sink for handwashing We had: Drinks: Peas & Thank You Chrome & Silk It's Britney, Spritz West Indies Sour Food: Tuna tostada Torta Rockfish Crudo steak tartare Crab lumpia Ricotta stuffed tortellini Chicken fried Morrel Chicken roulade w/ Truffle New York Strip Chocolate hazelnut dessert I loved the torta. Rockfish was too salty and too spicy because of the chili oil. Found out it was only supposed to have two or three drops, but ours had over a dozen. Everything else was good. The issue we had was we were there to celebrate a birthday. Since it was in the reservation the hostess wished us a happy birthday. Being a fine dining experience, I assumed that that information had been conveyed to the server, but apparently not. After the dessert arrived with no fanfare I brought it up to the waitress. She said that if they knew, they would've given a candle on the dessert and given a menu signed by the team. No apology or suggestion was given. So I requested the signed menu and she got us that. Probably wouldn't return for a special occasion. #restaurant #bayareafoodies #sanjose #finedining #strata read more

Ok...DT Man Jose, I see you! DTSJ isn't really known for bougie restos but Strāta is looking to change that. While an ambitious concept, Strāta seemed super promising from the group behind local hotspots: Still OG/Alter Ego Paper Plane, MINIBOSS, and Eos & Nyx. Plus, the chef is an Atelier Crenn and Manresa alum. Open for indoor and outdoor dining. M E N U Chef-driven, Modern Californian cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. - Indoor dining room: Seasonal 5 Course Prix-Fixe Menu for $75 pp (w/ the supplements, it nearly doubles the cost). Wine pairing: +$40-$45. - Bar/lounge: À la carte menu w/ elevated bar bites and small plates. - Outdoor patio (walk-ins only): Both menus are available. *HH Deals*: Tuesdays - Fridays 4 pm - 6 pm (bar/lounge and patio only) - 50% off select beer, wine, and drinks, burgers and flatbreads. And, $1 oysters! Full bar. They charge a 3% CC fee which is wild for an upscale resto...who carries benjamins around with them (those with a legal job that is)? F O O D * Rockfish Crudo w/ white soy aguachile, chili oil, sliced serrano, shallots, cilantro, crispy rice ($18): https://tinyurl.com/5fz8sbac Gorgeous presentation and a great opener, the crudo was fresh and light yet flavorful with nice textural contrast from the crispy rice. * Steak Tartare w/ filet mignon, aji amarillo aioli, shallot, chive, potato pavé, shiso, radish ($22): https://tinyurl.com/4zez62ch I liked the modern twist on meat and potatoes with two French classics - warm and crispy layered potatoes topped with cold and savory tartare. It was fine but IMO needed more acid to cut through the heaviness. * Crab Lumpia w/ dungeness crab, aji amarillo aioli, fine herbs, pickled shallot ($22): https://tinyurl.com/ydxh6k8a First, can we appreciate the vintage corelle plates that many of us grew up with?! Sadly, this was my least fav dish...all I tasted was the filler shallots. * Octopus w/ salsa macha, chorizo xo, nuts ($26): https://tinyurl.com/3mzt8tbr Super tender with a nice soft, chewy bite (sous-vide?) with a nice meaty flavor from the chorizo. Maybe they were playing it safe but the seafoody umami funk didn't come through in the xo. . * Ricotta Stuffed Tortellini w/ white verjus beurre monte, legumes, spinach, parmesan ($27): https://tinyurl.com/yc32u2pf My fav dish of the night, the housemade pasta had a nice, al-dente bite, swimming in a complex, silky sauce made with butter and juice from unripen grape. It's similar to a beurre blanc but with a distinct tang to keep the dish light and bright. * Burger: 8 oz Dry Aged Chuck w/ garlic confit aioli, white cheddar, brioche ($28): https://tinyurl.com/bde7uvjx With smash burgers trending for the last several years, I like that Strāta kept it OG and classic with a bistro burger....thiccc, juicy beef patty that was perfectly cooked in between a toasted brioche bun. Not listed on the menu, there was an abundance of balsamic (?) caramelized onions that overpowered the beefy flavor of the patty. The accompanying shoestring fries were hot and crunchy. * Soft Serve: Vanilla & Berries w/ brown butter crumble (Menu-$13/Charged-$16): https://tinyurl.com/4ek8zysf Pretty layers and swirl but underwhelming. For the price point, I was expecting an elevated soft serve like Angler's, incredibly rich and velvety...not an icy, bland soft serve. S E R V I C E Our server, Hailey was awesome, friendly and attentive. I know it's a beeyatch to wait on tables outside when all the other diners are indoors so thank you. Food service is hella fast so if you hate sitting through long drawn out tasting menus, you can finish in an hour here. A M B I A N C E Trendy, sleek, and sexy with a comfy lounge area and shaded patio. It's the perfect for date night or GNO. R&B playlist. P A R K I N G We easily found street parking on a Saturday evening (no event at SAP). There's a garage down the block. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Strāta. They've only been open for a month and have potential for 5 stars but not there yet. You can see the skill and technique in their dishes so looking forward to trying their prix-fixe menu on a special occasion in the future. read more

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FLAVOR (3/5): Bread is addicting but I feel a certain type of way for paying for bread when it feels like it should be the start of a meal at a place. But for upscale it was quality bread. The flat bread was decent but not memorable per say. The lumpia might have been my favorite. Everything else wasn't anything to write home about. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (4/5): The space inside is vibey and cute! The presentation for the dishes were simple but cute. SERVICE (5/5): Servers were very attentive, packed our leftovers for us and checked on us constantly! TAKEAWAYS: Portion size here is pretty small even for the price point you're paying. Street parking is probably your best option, right across the street from city hall. Glad we tried it but most likely wouldn't be dying to come back. read more

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Came here for happy hour after work and it was such a vibe! The inside is super spacious and has an upscale feel. Our servers were super attentive and food/drinks came out pretty quick. Their HH deals are actually pretty good! $1 oysters and half off select drinks and food. We got the oysters, burger, and tried a bunch of different drinks. I def will be returning for happy hour and want to come back for their dinner menu to try the steak tartare. read more

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We tried this excellent new addition to downtown recently. We did the lounge menu as had theatre tickets so no time for the tasting menu. That said, all the food was fabulous so we definitely want to come back to try the tasting menu. The ambiance is upscale and chic. The cocktails deserve a shout out and the wine list is notably expansive. Love this addition to the downtown scene! read more

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Rollati was one of my favorite restaurants in Downtown San Jose. It's flagship corner spot anchored the neighborhood, sitting under the MIRO towers across from the iconic San Jose City Hall. While I was sad to see it go, I immediately lit up when I found out the proprietors behind it's replacement are the geniuses behind Eos & Nyx, Alter Ego, Still OG, Paper Plane, and Miniboss. Needless to say expectations were very high for Strata, especially since they are taking a huge risk on the menu. It's the first restaurant in San Jose to open with a Michelin-style fixed price tasting menu. Some like ADEGA have evolved into this type of experience, but Strata is all-in from day one. In the elegant dining room, that is the only option. Fortunately, it's one of the most affordable ones out there at $75 for 5 courses (with some optional supplements). You can also sit at the bar or lounge and order a-la-carte off a more casual menu. In the dining room you can add extra courses from the a-la-carte menu as well (which we did because we were really hungry). The first course was a tuna tostada with salsa macha chorizo, avocado, and cilantro and an al pastor torta with pineapple salsa. They were both delicious and felt like an upscale nod to San Jose's street food scene. Second was our favorite dish of the night. A rockfish crudo in one of the most unique plates I have ever seen. It featured white soy aquachile, serranos, cilantro, and crispy rice. You can also add caviar for an extra $25. I was told it was 1oz, but this is perhaps the one mistake they made on opening day because it was maybe 1/5 that at best. That sauce was so good that we spooned up ever last bit. Third up was a ricotta stuffed tortellini (optional shaved truffle for $15) and chicken friend morrels (extra $15). The morrels were amazing. One of the best mushrooms I have ever had. I should also mention that this restaurant group is know for amazing craft cocktails. I got a Bollywood Old Fashioned with chikoo, popcorn (?), and aromatic bitters. It did not disappoint. The 4th course was the main. We had the rockfish and the chicken roulade. Both were amazing, I'd get either again. The meat and veggies were perfectly seasoned and every sauce really stood out. There was a 3rd option we didn't try which was a Prime NY steak with garlic chive for an extra $25. We also added the burger from the lounge--it was super tasty and guaranteed we'd leave stuffed since we skipped lunch. Last but definitely not least were the desserts. There was a choice of a soft serve passionfruit ice cream with toasted coconut and brown butter crumble or a chocolate hazelnut semifreddo with candied hazelnut and cherries. We got once of each and enjoyed both but the chocolate hazelnut was the standout option. I couldn't leave without trying one more cocktail so I also got a "Tan Lines & Deadlines" for dessert. This was their take on an espresso martini with vodka, cold brew, coconut, turbinado, mole bitters, cinnamon, and salt. Easily one of the best dessert drinks I've had anywhere. To wrap up, this is the new king of date night in San Jose and the benchmark for Downtown San Jose fine dining. Their menu will change every 6-8 weeks, focusing on fresh local ingredients that are in season. It's pricey but overall a good value for the quality of food, service, and ambiance you get. My tip would be to avoid the upcharges and instead add a 6th or 7th course from the bar/lounge menu to try as many different dishes as possible. I hope I'll get try out a few of the different menus this year. I'm very happy to see Strata Downtown and wish them much success. read more

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Adorable restaurant and had a nice open feeling. We came for dinner and loved all of the decor that felt upscale. I ordered a Float your Boat Cocktail that had rum, coconut orgeat, passion fruit, lime, and jasmine. It was such a good drink with tons of flavor but a decent amount of alcohol! We decided to share some dishes off the la carte menu with small plates. We tried the Steak Tartare w/ filet mignon, aji amarillo aioli, shallot, chive, potato pavé, shiso, and radish. It was amazing and had tons of flavor with decent portion size. We also tried the Ricotta Stuffed Tortellini w/ white verjus beurre monte, legumes, spinach, parmesan. The housemade pasta had a nice flavor swimming in a sauce made with butter and juice. But the portion was so small it was really just for one person. The last dish was the Strata Flatbread which was just so good! Doughy bread with a ton of flavor and big portions for two. Its a little pricy and they do a Prix Menu as well. Service was good and the server was quick with our food. Tons of parking down the street. They do have a happy hour that I would love to check out versus dinner food. Great to go for a date night or special occasion. read more

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I'm excited to go back. A friend and I went last night on another friends recommendation. The ambience was great and the food was delish. I really enjoyed the courses on the prix fixe I picked the chicken and it was good. I had the hazelnut chocolate dessert and didn't share . The staff was attentive and the lounge was really cute. I can't wait to try the à la carte next and would come back again for sure. TIP: The lot next door is open to public after 6pm. The lot diagonally across is more flexible for public parking. read more

Strāta - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

My fiancé and I came here for our anniversary and honestly had the best time! It was our first time doing a set 5-course meal and every single dish was so well thought out, we savored every bite. The food was delicious and the service was top tier. Our server Drea really made the night special, she was super knowledgeable, sweet, and went above and beyond for us. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Strata for any special occasion! read more

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Went to strata for the first time this past weekend. The drinks were amazing! Ambience was a vibe. It felt dark and each table felt secluded even though they weren't too far from each other. It was a busy night, but it didn't feel too crowded. Food was amazing as well. Loved the tuna, truffle pizza, I'm not very big on octopus but i think that was our tables favorite. Also the waiters knew their drinks so it definitely helped when we asked for advice on which to choose. read more

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We love all of M.O. Hospitality's spots in San Jose (Eos & Nyx, Alter Ego, etc ) so were excited to try the newest addition. It did not disappoint! The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing and you would have thought they'd been open for years. Our group of four tried a number of drinks from the cocktail menu with peas & thank you being the most interesting and therefore our favorite. We're spoiled by the whiskey list at Paper Plane so would like a few more interesting bottles here, but they definitely have a solid selection. We love that Strata is offering a tasting menu at such a relatively reasonable price point. The little first bites (tuna tostada and al pastor torta) were so flavorful and some of the favorites of the whole table. The rest of the meal continued with solid dishes including the tortellini and rockfish which were my highlights. We heard the menu will be changing often which we're super excited about. While the meal was great, with other options out there, we probably wouldn't return immediately to have the exact same meal, but we'll definitely be back as soon as they switch up the menu to try what else they come up with. We hope they keep the cocktail menu fresh too! Thankful to have this new option downtown! read more

Strāta - Cocktail Menu - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had an exceptional experience at Strāta in downtown San Jose! The food was creative, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. You can tell a lot of thought and intention goes into each dish, and the rotating menu keeps things interesting. The cocktails were excellent as well, and the owners and staff did a great job explaining the menu and making us feel welcome. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between upscale and comfortable, making it a great spot for a date night, celebration, or just a fun dinner out. Looking forward to coming back very soon! read more

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Fancy place without the fancy price ! Great food and service here . Perfect spot for celebrations or impress your significant other on a date night . Love the rock fish crudo and cocktails. read more

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We went here last week for girls night and we will definitely be back. They have the dining room that is only available if you are getting the preset menu but we chose to sit in the lounge area so we could order a la carte. our favorite thing was the crab lumpia and the chocolate semifreddo dessert. I also really enjoyed my drink- a spritz called "it's Britney, spritz!". Shoutout to our server Jackie, she was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. We also had the owner come out and talk to us which was super fun! He told us how the plates from the tasting menu are made by a local artist! Overall loved this place -cute for drinks w the girls or an intimate date night. read more

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Really unique and fun concept that came to DTSJ. Chef Roberto is really doing his thing with an affordable and approachable tasting menu for San Jose. The restaurant is split into more or less two sections; one for the tasting menu, and one for the lounge. The space is gorgeous, and the food and beverage program really match the class of the restaurant. Really another gem for downtown San Jose. read more

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Had a great dinning experience at Strata ! Beautiful setting , experienced staff and the food was delicious!!!

Every dish they brought out was delicious and had great presentation. We had a table but there's also a nice lobby space where you can chill to have bites and drinks in a casual environment. read more

thought we'd give Strāta a try tonight, my two friends and I our server supreme was just like a dream she told us JUST what to try attentive and jolly so patient, by golly Francesca is totally FLY! (and good food, too!) read more

We had a fantastic meal tonight at Strata. Food is outstanding and service was fantastic. Very enjoyable indeed.

I recently dined here and was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional cuisine. Each dish was flavorful and artfully presented. The steak, in particular, was remarkably juicy and expertly prepared. This place comes highly recommended. read more

I'm not a big eater but I still ended up going to Campus Burger after having their Chef's Tasting Menu for dinner. Feels like the classic rebuke about fine dining where you have a cheap casual meal afterwards to eat something substantial enough to finally feel satiated. The food was good and nicely presented but the portions were too small. At first I thought this nicely leaves room for the main entree but the main entree wasn't very filling. I opted for the wine pairing for each course - this was a decent value for the amount of wine you get. However, as each course goes by so fast because there's not much to eat, I felt like I was not drinking my wine fast enough to keep up. I did like what they did to the interior - you can still see remanences of Rollati but they did a good job of making it their own. Service was good and friendly. Would I come back here again? I might try their lounge for their ala carte menu but not feeling good about paying a lot of money and still feeling hungry. Also agree with has T's review - not a fan of junk fees. read more

Strāta is such an incredible addition to SJ. The ambiance is beautiful, the food and drinks were thoughtfully crafted and delicious, and the service was warm and attentive - you can truly tell a lot of passion went into creating this place. Definitely one of my new favorite spots! read more

A brand new restaurant. Totally enjoyed the tasting menu. I would definitely recommend this establishment. The food and the service was excellent. read more