Came here for happy hour with a girlfriend and had a pleasant, unhurried experience, though the evening started with a minor puzzle out front: the parking sign mentions three hours, but the kiosk only lets you pay for 30 minutes. Once inside, the hospitality immediately set a welcoming tone. Our server was exceptionally patient, and we never felt rushed to turn over our table. We ordered a mix of happy hour items--including oysters, flatbread, and drinks--alongside a few selections from the main menu. The oysters were fresh and well-presented, and the drinks hit the mark. Most of the dishes came out quite good, with the sole exception of the flatbread, which fell a bit flat compared to the rest of the meal. Overall, it's a great spot to catch up over drinks and bites if you don't mind navigating the parking quirk outside. read more

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We had a 5:45 reservation before seeing Andrea Bocelli at 8, so timing was important. The staff was truly wonderful...friendly, attentive, and doing their best, but the kitchen was just way too slow. We almost left before our entrees arrived. The staff deserves credit, but the kitchen really needs to speed things up, especially for diners with plans afterward, which I am assuming was most of the folks there that night. I ordered the scallops, and it came with three very tiny pieces, the entree portion felt more like a small appetizer. They need to revisit the size of their entrees, which makes sense for the tasting menu but not when folks are ordering a la carte like us. read more

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Had a wonderful date night dinner here. Love the open space restaurant with sparse seating but still chic vibes and beautiful bar. Food and service were both excellent. Started with the Petite Lettuce Salad - I loved that it was presented like a bouquet and looked quite bountiful and was indeed shareable . It was lightly dressed which was perfect with fun texture from the crispy quinoa that was scattered on the lettuce (and someone stuck to it !) I am normally a huge fan of chicken liver mousse, and have to say this was my least favorite dish . I didn't like that. It was pre-spread as a sandwich on a thick brioche like bread I would've preferred it as something that I could've spread myself onto something that was more thin like either a cracker or thinner sourdough bread. My husband loved the flatbread - I did like that it had corn, but also felt it was a very heavy appetizer which left me a bit too full before the entrees The server recommended the chicken which was amazing !!! The chicken really was super juicy and flavorful, I loved the mashed potatoes it came on that was mixed with labneh to make extra creamy Their frozen yogurt is the perfect way to end dinner ! Overall great time - lovely ambience, excellent service , delicious food read more

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Everything about the restaurant screams luxury - a tasting menu with caviar and wagyu options, a beautiful ambiance, friendly staff that is not intrusive but very good at their jobs. So why was it just so average? My partner loved his meal, but I would have liked a bit more oomph. My scallops were small and the halibut was a bit dry. My partner went with a steak - he loved it. For appetizers, I went with tartare (the rice crackers weren't strong enough to spoon tartare with) and my partner tried the flatbread (again, he loved it). I'd have gone with two stars, and my partner said four... We will average at three. Everything looks great, but it wasn't up to my taste. read more

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3.5 Stars.. I was *so* excited to try this place out because of the other reviewers. Don't get me wrong. The place is gorgeous inside and a welcome addition to Downtown SJ. The service was great and so was the nice blend of old skool hip hop music that was playing inside. So why not 5 stars from me? The food just wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Let's get down to it. **Bread & butter $12-- First off, the presentation was excellent. The little mini buns looked like shiny poofy marshmallows. But once I took my first bite, I was so disappointed. The bread itself was on the dry side. The "parmesan rind cultured" butter had zero taste of parmesan in it. **Wings $18 seasoned with house ramen powder, sesame egg yolk jam, chives-- These were probably the best thing on the menu as I've never seen wings filleted into little french fry like strips. They were juicy and unique. However it seemed like they were chopped up so we could get less of a serving. **Rockfish crudo $18--steak soy aguachile, chili oil, serrano, shallots, cilantro, crispy rice $18-- Really nice presentation and the fish was fresh. The sauce was a great accompaniment, but I couldn't help but think about Trifecta's sushi when I ate this. If I had to pick, I'd go to Trifecta. **Burger $28--8oz dry aged chuck, garlic aioli, white cheddar, balsamic red onions 28-- First off, we asked for medium and the burger came on the rare side. We didn't want to complain so we ate it as is. The meat itself was tender and juicy but I just didn't feel like this was better than other burgers I've tried. Fries were also forgettable. I can't knock this place entirely because the service was great. read more

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Great service, looks nice inside and I love the ambiance and lighting. Came early and they got me started with drinks to wait. Staff are super attentive, kept checking on us while we were yapping, they told us about the restaurant. My friend and I were talking for a long time and they kept asking if we were taking it slow and let us take our time with apps before they got us started on our dinner entrees. I appreciate the attentiveness but that they respected how we were talking a lot and didn't bother us much. Food was incredible. Drinks were good. Britney spritz is a light refresher but the hanami was pretty strong. Did like the matcha cream tho. Potato pave felt like fancy French fries but with a light fluffy creme which was good. I like that it's in layers Rockfish crudo was slightly citrusy, got a kick to it, and super fresh. Loved the prime NY, they made it to perfection medium rare, still juicy and flavorful. Spaghetti was absolutely delicious with the mussels. It did have a strong flavor but I actually enjoyed it a lot paired with the steak. Super great dinner and attentive staff. Will be back for a date night! read more

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I recently saw Strāta while passing city hall. The former establishment was an Italian restaurant we frequented and also had our small wedding reception, so I was curious about the new spot and feeling a bit nostalgic. I made dinner reservations for 4 at 5pm on a Sunday. I honestly thought the interior looked exactly the same. Maybe a different paint job? The restaurant was just as elegant as I remembered though. We had a table towards the front of the restaurant in the lounge/bar area. It was a nice change as we were always seated in the main dining room. Service was excellent. Francesca was our main server, but she was helped by one of her colleagues. Both were awesome, and there was essentially no gap in assistance. Food came out quicky too, which is always a plus. We ordered items to share including the layered potato app, octopus app, scallops entree, and burger. The scallops dish was the best in my opinion. Plump scallops over a flavorful puree. The burger was solid, and I especially loved the fries. The octopus and potato were delicious in their own right. I was highly satisfied with the overall taste and presentation of everything I ate. Would I come back? Sure, if it was for a special occasion. I didn't find the dishes to be that compelling or memorable. read more

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I've been here twice, both times sat at the bar. Bartender service was excellent both times- he was attentive, friendly, and made good recommendations. Great drink and wine options. The restaurant is beautiful and the details are impeccable - down to the plate choice. The food is fine, but actually, doesn't match the rest of the experience. Presentation was beautiful, but the taste was just ok. The fish was really good and the wings were good, but the crudo and tortellini were mediocre at best - somewhat bland. Overall, solid for a drink and app. read more

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Nice restaurant in downtown SJ. It's right across from city hall, parking garage a block away, a lot of street parking but much of it is 2 hours parking so you have e to watch the time. Interior of restaurant is very clean and classic, relaxed and yet upscale aesthetic. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor, separate seating areas for the bar and lounge, outside and of course table dining. The food was good, happy hour menu was small but pricing was good... oysters were $1 each, which was very surprising, I was expecting 'gas station hotdog' level for a dollar, but they were really good! The service was top notch, very attentive but not overbearing, will visit here again due to the wonderful service. read more

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Vibe: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food:3/5 Drink: 3.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 The service experience at Strata is top-notch. The staff is very attentive, engaging, and will go out of their way to ensure you're comfortable. Unfortunately, the drinks and food do not match the vibe and price point (yet). I know they just opened up, so I'm sure it'll get better. But for now, I'll have to stick with an honest opinion and share our May experience. We tried several of their drinks and were not impressed, especially for the price point. None were memorable, so that tells you everything you need to know. We did their seasonal tasting menu. Their tuna tostada and pork torta were interesting, in a good way. Their crudo was my favorite of the night; very fresh fish and delightful agiachile. My husband's brodo was lovely, but my chicken fried morrels (which cost an extra $15) were overcooked and dry. I was very disappointed as I love stuffed morrels. The prime NY my hubby got was good. But my chicken roulade was very underseasoned, one-note and on the dry side, once again. I would skip the soft serve, but the chocolate hazelnut desert was fire. I don't think I got my money's worth, but my hubby was happy. I love Chef Roberto's food from Alter Ego and will definitely come back to give them another try. read more

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Wanted to love this place. It was good but way too pricey for what it is. The drinks and bread/butter were the stars of the show. 6 little tortellini for nearly $30?? Burger was also basically $30 and unimpressive. They kept the same ambiance as Rollati's, maybe a little darker, which is nice. read more

Strāta - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

We came here to celebrate my best friends birthday and to start the ambiance is nice, it does have a lot of moody lighting and their is parking garage behind the restaurant. The drinks we got were good and pretty and probably the best part of the place. But after that the service was very slow, as some dishes took over an hour to come out. We did family style and honestly each plate we got, we could only get one bite from. The plates are very small for the price. The prime ny that was $65 was 4 small pieces of steak and honestly we were expecting a larger piece of meat that we could share for the price that other steakhouses normally have. At the beginning of the dinner they acknowledged we had a birthday, but never did anything or offered anything for birthday at the end. All of us have worked as servers in restaurants before, so we understand proper service and we just did not get what we should have for a higher end restaurant. Probably wont come back but maybe we just had a random not great experience. read more

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We had a birthday dinner here and it was an amazing experience for our party of 5. From the moment we walked in the room, we are warmly greeted by the staff. As we sat down, we were offered a purse stand which was nice so we could place our belongings on it. Here's what we ordered: Apps/Entrees: 1 Strata Flatbread $24 (this was tasty to share, with nice pieces of jamon iberico and cheese) 1 Steak Tartare $23 (filet mignon with their version of chicharron) 1 Wings $18 (these were really small but really crispy and tasty) 2 Burger $28 each (this was ok, comes w/fries) 1 Tortellini (ricotta stuffed in a creamy sauce) very small plate Desserts: 1 Chocolate Hazelnut $15 2 soft serve passionfruit $13 Drinks: 1 Day Tripper $14 4 Tan Lines & Deadlines $18 each (refreshing with cold brew/vodka) 1 BTG Cava canlas & Munne $16 1 Hanami $19 (this is really creamy like a dessert whipped cream drink) The only thing I was surprised is they didnt comp any of the desserts for a birthday or bring anything extra out. But besides that, food was nice to share and the ambiance was great for a nice outing. There's an also a really nice bar you can sit at and enjoy as well. read more

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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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Had a wonderful time celebrating a friend's birthday dinner here. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place for a relaxed meal or a special occasion. Still dreaming about the tortellini! 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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We tried out happy hour and I loved it. Hailey was our server both times we were here and we really liked her. Oysters for $1 and dishes that are 50% off the dinner price is amazing. The drinks were good too. We came at 5pm on a Thursday and everything came out really quick. read more

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Great service and amazing food!! I went with the chef's tasting menu and everything was delicious read more

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Perfect Friday happy hour! The lounge area was incredibly lively and beautiful. They had delicious $1 oysters and the espresso martini was fantastic! read more

Strāta - $1 happy hour oysters! - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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My husband and I chose Strata for a special dinner and it ended up being such a wonderful choice. When we arrived, the staff was very thoughtful, warm, and attentive, which made the whole evening feel so special. The food was excellent and we loved how creative and unique the drinks were. Everything felt thoughtfully put together and it was the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy your meal and really appreciate the evening. We had such a fun time celebrating here and would definitely come back read more

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I want downtown businesses to work. I've been rallying for more upscale businesses, just like Strata. But Strata...you have some work to do to get me back in. Vibe and atmosphere is top notch, something that makes downtown proud. Servers are top notch, friendly, and know their products. Sadly, that's where the compliments end. I have a hard time paying $11 for a lumpia. Yes, a single lumpia. Charge $15 and put two on the plate, and I'll order it again. Fries that accompanied the burger were so salty I would have thought the chef forgot he salted them and gave it an extra dose. Plus the burger was ordered medium, it came dry and overcooked. Dishes were not timed correctly, and were brought to the table as they came off the line. Sadly, one person got their entree super late after following up and everyone was almost done eating. To the restaurant's credit, this item was not charged. Speaking about charge, you're an upscale place with upscale prices. Why nickel and dime me and charge 5% credit card fee? Just about everyone uses a card these days, and I just feel that's a useless charge. Absorb it somewhere. That's something I usually see at my local hairdresser. I'll wait until to come back or just go for happy hour next time...and I'll bring cash. read more

Such a fun restaurant we went when it opened around May and had a great experience. The service was really good, we had got there early and were some of the first people and the manager showed us around the place and was super engaging. The entire aesthetic is gorgeous - when you walk in there's a host stand on left with seating and bar to right. That lounge space is beautiful. If you go past host stand on left and through a curtained area you are in their main dining room with about twenty ish tables. I loved the entire space they have a pdr towards the back - which like the rest was beautifully designed. We came back at a weird time pre dinner shift and just sat at the bar. This is a great option if you don't want to do pre fixe menu which was the only option in dining room when we went but that may have changed. They had a mix of regular menu items and happy hour items. While at the bar we got oysters this is my only gripe as they were not good and came with garnishes that didnt do much. I was super excited for the liver mousse which I adore but felt that this one was overwhelmed by the tomatillo jam. The tasting menu is good I would recommend doing that especially for the price the photos attached are all. ROM that and we left full and happy with the items. Overall I liked this place and more than that I liked what they are trying to do. It's nice to have more upscale dining options in downtown and I love the approachable price of the pre fixe as very few places do this. read more

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The restaurant is seated in the heart of downtown San Jose. A very elegant and classy bar with high ceilings and natural light. Had a few happy hour items to start the meal then moved onto the tasting room. Each course was wonderfully curated. Featured was welcome bites including Al pastor and tuna. Second course agua chile that had a slight kick. Third course was between a mushroom tortellini or morel mushroom. Main course was steaks and rockfish. Ended with a hazelnut ganache ice cream. Wonderful service all around. Definitely visit when you're in town! read more

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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

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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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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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

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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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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Came here for lunch and, honestly, the food was just okay. My burger didn't even come with lettuce, which is pretty disappointing for a restaurant positioning itself as high-class and fancy. But the real kicker? A 3% credit card surcharge. At a restaurant charging premium prices, nickel-and-diming customers with an extra fee just for paying by card is ridiculous. There are plenty of places that provide a better experience without making customers feel like they're being punished for using a credit card. Way to push customers away. read more

We came in on Friday night around 5:45-6pm for happy hour our Server: Haile. I wanted to like this place, but we left frustrated. My friends and I work in healthcare and stopped in for a quick bite/drink after long shifts before our evening plans. We wanted something simple and fast, an IPA and a shot of Patron. I pointed directly at the menu when ordering. What I received was not what I ordered. Per my receipt, I was charged for a Hazy IPA which I sent back and the other waitress was able to give me the correct IPA, which is more bitter less hazy and Don Fulano tequila, was not Patron, which does not agree with my stomach and I spent the entire night with severe gut-wrenching pain and had to miss our plans in Santana Row. Haile gave me the wrong drink order, due to poor listening skills, not to mention she forgot to put in the order for our food We came in at 5:45/6 for happy hour specifically to pop in quickly, and it took almost an hour to get our food. What we ordered was the crab rolls which came out quickly. We asked for the HH burger medium rare , it came out tough,, well done, stiff as a meatloaf and the flatbread was so undercooked and soggy and gummy. Probably because Haile forgot to order it and they were rushing to get it to our table.. Who knows. I would not order it again. I do want to give credit where it's due , the other waitress on the floor (not Haile) was very attentive. She brought us purse hooks for our bags and was genuinely looking out for us, and we appreciated that. She also had exchange my beer to the correct one. I understand mistakes do happen but order accuracy and timing matter is essential for customer service. I hope management uses this as a coaching moment on listening and confirming orders. I don't want to discourage others from going, but I do want this made right. read more

Strāta - Reciept - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Positives: Service. Very attentive staff. Maybe a little lacking in personality but they clearly work hard to attend to all customers. Neutral: Food. Half of our dishes were very good (daily fish, scallops) while a number of others were just ok (crab lumpia was sort of tasteless, burger was tasty but overcooked, fries were farrrrr too salty). Negatives The small things. The bathrooms were a bit messy, the choice of music was a bit much. The little touches you'd expect for a spot this $$ just weren't there. Overall. I would consider going again but only if I'd heard that they worked out some of the kinks. read more

Alright ladies and gentlemen, we are going to do Jomuckha a solid and finally give her the shoutout she deserves!! She really made our first time at Strāta fantastic - I have not felt so taken care of at a dining establishment in quite some time. She also made some great drink recommendations - the peas & thank you cocktail was a savory delight. Now let's rewind and start from the beginning. Walking in, we were greeted by the hostess and quickly seated (we had a reservation). The ambiance is modern and stylish which is on brand for MO Hospitality and they were playing all the 90s and early 2000s r&b and hip hop hits! We were ambitious and got the potato pave, chicken liver mousse (served with a brioche toast topper), rockfish crudo, seasonal flatbread (with corn, peppers, ramps), scallops, burger (came with a heap of fries) and the chocolate hazelnut semifreddo to finish. Cocktails included after dark, peas & thank you, chrome & silk, and each was well balanced and dangerously smooth. Since we were seated at a smaller table and ordered quite a bit to share, Jomuckha planned out the order in which the dishes would come out instead of having everything come out at once - a thoughtful touch. They even pre-cut the burger for us since we told them we were splitting everything. The standout dishes for me were the rockfish crudo and scallops. Liver mousse was a heavy app and much bigger than we expected but I'll never complain about bigger portions! Throughout the service, multiple waiters came by to refill our waters and refresh our plates and silverware. Attentive but not intrusive. Overall, we really enjoyed our first time here and will definitely be back to try the pre fixe menu next time. And one last shoutout to our girl, JOMUCKHA! read more

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Hands down the best meal and above & beyond service from the newest star restaurant in DTSJ!!! Ambiance is intimate yet grand, gorgeous space with stunning details. Every course is absolutely delicious and thoughtful. Beverage pairing was at its finest. Can't wait to go back!! It's the best meal in 2026 already. read more

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This weekend we came back for our second visit to Strāta. We love that they change up the tasting menu every 6-8 weeks. Even if we like a restaurant, we're not likely to come back all the time to eat the same exact food, so this is a great reason to come back to Strāta often! This trip we also brought a friend who was visiting from out of town. We arrived a bit before our reservation so waited on a couch in the bar area. The waitress that served us there was perfect. She was attentive, offered to get us food menus to review while we waited, walked us through all the choices and was quick with our cocktails which were both interesting and well balanced. I hope they switch up the cocktail menu from time to time as they continue to get settled so we can have new things to try. We then moved into the dining room. All of the staff there were attentive as well. You have a choice between ordering from an ala carte menu or the tasting menu and we did the tasting menu. We didn't end up doing the wine pairing but we were most interested in the sake when our waiter described it. He remembered and brought us a little taste when we got to that course which was most appreciated. For dinner we ordered a bottle of wine. We appreciate the variety on the wine list and that they have so many reasonably priced bottles. We also love the ambiance of Strāta - it feels like a nice restaurant without being stuffy. It's dimly lit but no so dark that you can't see the menu which some places do. The volume is also perfect. We really enjoy the food at Eps & Nyx but it can get SO loud in there. At Strāta, the music is loud enough to be clearly heard but you also can comfortably talk at your table without feeling like you're yelling! Thanks, Strāta team for a great experience. We'll be back soon! read more

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Went for happy hour. Star of the show was the happy hour burger, and the tiramisu shaved ice. Drinks were decent. Definitely would be back for food over the drink. The restaurant is beautiful. A nice place to have a girls night out. read more

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I don't know what was better, the food or the service. We had an incredible time here tonight! Every dish was better than the next. The drinks were great, our server was a doll, and the owner came over several times to check on us an told us about the dishes and make sure everything was up to par (oh boy was it!). The wings are a MUST order! The crudo also will stick with me. Not pictured, we got all 3 desserts, and the were unique and delicious! The matcha tiramisu shaved ice was a table favorite, my personal favorite was the passion fruit soft serve. We can't wait to come back! The happy hour menu and prices are great so we're already planning our next visit. Thanks so much Ron! read more

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So many positive things to say about this restaurant I dont know where to start! Another Capt Ron classic with his signature treatment shining through. Food was fun and delicious, drinks were spectacular (wine and cocktails program was insane and the service was absolutely flawless. A wonderful space and premier dinner and date spot in San Jose. This is where you want to be seen! read more

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Service was on point, beautiful set up. We came for the set menu, were walked to the dining room area from the bustling bar. Despite the bar being so busy and visible from the dining room, it was pleasantly quiet in the dining area to where we could chat at our table without yelling unlike some other newer places downtown. Dining room is beautifully decorated. I was however not a huge fan of the water glasses, which were short and awkward...but they were refilled plenty. The best items were the rockfish crudo and the desserts. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Can't believe we saw some folks leave their desserts largely untouched! Cocktails on the pricey side but inventive. Would love to see a NA drink pairing option. Only thing I was mildly disappointed in was the steak. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was nice but the steak itself tasted unseasoned. A touch of salt on the meat itself would have gone a long way to make it shine. Overall nice premise, good promise. I would go back again for a special occasion meal. read more