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    The Farmers Union

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE FARMERS UNION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Crème brûlée
    Crystal G.

    Arrived at about 5pm on a Wednesday and we were one of two groups. By the time we left around 7pm the place was packed. Good place for work or group gatherings. They have high chairs for kids if needed. Bathrooms are clean. Food was mostly good - we had one issue with a piece of scrubber from the fryer being in our calamari and vegetable appetizer. The manager was very apologetic and comped a few appetizers for us without us asking. The banana pudding is delicious. I would come back again just for that.

    Beef Smoked Brisket Tacos
    David F.

    Best happy hour around!!! Got the Kennebec Fries which are fried in beef tallow. They were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle and came with this dipping sauce that was amazing. They were really good. I also got two different tacos. The Beef Brisket and Salmon A La Pancha. Both were really good and very filling. They put a lot of stuff on them. Lastly I got the Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs. The sauce was delicious and they are very tender. Come right off the bone. All the food was not only great but also reasonably priced. I got a cocktail too. The Bourbon Bramble. It was pretty good. The servers and staff were all amazing and helpful.

    Paradise Punch
    Min-Ru G.

    I came in the evening after the IoT convention and I was seated at a table taken care of by Nachelle B. She gave me recommends for dinner; I chose the steak tacos (x2), tomato soup, sangria spritz (alcoholic), and paradise punch (non-alcoholic). Everything was delicious. I would go back to try out other items on the menu

    Double cut pork chop and ceaser salad
    Chuckie R.

    Saturday night busy but not packed. Menu is varried and good; specials as well. Quickly seated and order taken. Double cut pork chop was well cooked and juicy. Cabbage was good as well. The squash au gratin was too cooked for my taste but well done. Service throughout was good. The only down note was the creme brulee....custard was grainy and rubbery. All on all a good meal!

    Grilled Flat Iron Steak!!
    Jason H.

    We arrived for an early dinner, so we were seated promptly. We were never sure that our server got our orders correctly, and sure enough, he forgot our Cheese Biscuits. Everything that did show up was prepared nicely though. They need to get rid of the ridiculous "5% Operations Surcharge." It makes me feel like I'm tipping the restaurant, not my server. Just raise the prices of the items of which the costs of those ingredients went up. Is that too much math for you? All in all, not a good value.

    Lety G.

    Tried The Farmer's Union for lunch and it was ok. I got the pesto chicken sandwich and a side salad. My salad was drowned in dressing so that pretty much cancelled out any calories I was trying to save by having a salad instead of fries. The sandwich was ok. The chicken part of it was good but the bread needed to be toasted more to hold up with the pesto. Food wasn't bad but I'm not in a hurry to come back and try something else.

    "Crab Cakes" in the loosest sense of the word
    Lorean W.

    TFU is kind of a bummer y'all. Firstly we were sat outside despite the restaurant being largely empty before the dinner rush. I don't care for the outdoor heaters as one side of me cooks while the other freezes. It's the food that was a drag this time. I ordered crabcakes as my main, with a side of broccolini so as to have something green on the table. The broccolini couldn't have been more underdone; it felt like I was sawing through a green log to get a bite. But the real crime was the "crab cakes." Look, I'm from Maryland. My bar for crabcakes has been set. What landed on my table were four balled, fried croquettes, with more filler than a Hollywood darling. For that price? A CRIME to call them crabcakes. Y'all should be downright ashamed of yourselves. I couldn't even finish them. Basically hush puppies with crab in them. Shame on y'all. Cocktails and service were good enough that I'd stop by again but only for drinks.

    Salmon shouldn't be in tacos (2.5 stars)
    Victor L.

    Food (2.5 stars) + Brussel sprouts and calamari are my favorites. Sprouts are seasoned well and cooked well. I like the calamari sauce. + Beef brisket is great and my daughter ate all of the Mac and cheese but the biscuit was inedible and meh baked beans ~ Bread pudding taste good but although the outside was warm the inside was cold - Flat iron steak fell flat as the meat is tough and chimichurri sauce is overpowering but nice fries. - Fish tacos should not be made with salmon. It just doesn't work. Service (5 stars) + Francesco is very attentive and kept coming back filling our waters and checking on us. We complained about the biscuit and he brought us another one that was slightly better. Kudos for trying. He managed quite a few tables as it got busy flawlessly. + We were seated promptly on a Sunday evening around 8p Ambiance (4 stars) + Although it got crowded upstairs, we were seated at a nice corner where we can people watch and still have conversation + Great vibe for casual dining but can also come solo and eat at the bar I think this place would be good for small bites and sandwiches. I came here with my family and ordered quite a variety. Next time I'll stick with appetizers and sandwiches.

    Beef Brisket
    Athena N.

    Excellent venue with plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs. I made reservations for a Monday night, and we were promptly seated and well taken care of. I ordered the beef brisket, which was a very generous portion, so definitely come hungry! Our server, Carlos, was absolutely wonderful and incredibly attentive. I really appreciated how mindful he was, checking in at just the right moments without interrupting our conversation.

    Beef Brisket
    Laila S.

    The food and ambiance were both really good and definitely the highlights of our visit. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well prepared, and the atmosphere was inviting and enjoyable. That said, the service could use some improvement. It felt a bit slow and inattentive at times, which took away from the overall experience. With better service, this place would easily be a go-to spot. Overall, still worth checking out for the food and vibe.

    Espresso Martini (Top) & Moscow Mule (Right)
    Davante C.

    In town for an event and stopped here for Cocktails. Service and the drinks were great! If you enjoy Espresso Martini make the time to try one here! The Moscow Mule also had perfect carbonation from the ginger beer. The Ambiance, Great food and Drinks makes a perfect place for a night out!

    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
    Lorianne L.

    I could've sworn I wrote a review for The Farmers Union before, but I don't see it. So, instead of writing an update, here's my review. The Farmers Union is in downtown San Jose on the corner of Santa Clara & Almaden Avenue. There's a large parking structure across the street so parking is a breeze. They have a lot of outdoor seating in addition to inside the restaurant with the big bar in the center of the space. I first ate at The Farmers Union a few years ago with a couple of friends. One had the fried chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes with bacon gravy. The other had the Farmers breakfast, and I had a burger with bacon avocado & mushrooms. I liked the homemade ranch with fresh dill that I dipped my airy French fries into. On my recent visit for lunch, a couple of people ordered the Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Soup combo, which they raved about. Someone got the Grilled Veggie Plate w/Salmon. Her salmon was properly cooked and the veggies looked like they still had some crunch. Other dishes ordered included the Brisket Sandwich, French Dip, and Cheeseburger. Service was good, and their homemade ranch inspired me to make some at home, so that's a win-win.

    Dinner menu
    Angie K.

    Nice place in San Jose downtown San Pedro Squares. Big place good for watching games. A lot of different options and we like all The ones we tried. There are places near by for desert or listen to music too. Friendly staff.

    Calamari and Brussels sprouts with white wine and tequila

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    Ask the Community - The Farmers Union

    Celebrating friend's birthday and want to bring her favorite wine. What is the Corkage fee?

    Hi Jennifer, We charge $25 per 750ml bottle.

    Are there any Vegetarian choices or is this a place to avoid?

    Hi there We are vegan and we love it here. One of our favorite restaurants in downtown. They recently added a couple of vegan dishes but I usually get the cauliflower dish on… Read more

    Do you have a kids menu?

    Hi Cathy, We do have a kids menu, below is what we offer.… Read more

    Is there an elevator for second floor seating? Ample seating on first floor?

    Hi Evelyn, Unfortunately since our building is so old, we do not have an elevator. We do have… Read more

    Are you pet friendly?

    Yes we allow dogs on our patio.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor patio?

    Yes we allow dogs on the patio.

    What is their cork fee?

    Cork fees are a joke. Try what they have, or don't. Leave your bottle at home and drink it there.

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