What an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and every dish was prepared perfectly. The highlight of the day, though, was our server "Jalen" he was absolutely off the hook--friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel welcome. The service was hands down some of the best we've ever received at any restaurant. He checked on us at just the right times, had great recommendations, and made the entire dining experience memorable. Amazing food, outstanding service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic meal! Returning customer...

We had a team dinner at Straits in Santana Row with a group of about 15 people. The space is lively…read moreand works well for larger gatherings, which made it a convenient choice for a team event. That said, the food didn't quite deliver. I ordered the spicy basil chicken curry with coconut rice -- it was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of your way for. The calamari leaned heavily on batter, overwhelming the actual seafood, and the Brussels sprouts were overly dressed to the point where the flavors felt unbalanced. Overall, it's a solid spot for group logistics and atmosphere, but from a food standpoint, it felt average. Not bad, just not something I'd prioritize for a return visit.

My all time favorite place....we were there on 07/03/26 - to watch the FIFA and enjoyed their Red…read moresangrias, perfectly made their burrata was not to the mark, the pesto didn't go well, prefer their burratas earlier and even the cheese board was a little off, especially the bread but overall the place has a good vibe and our server was super sweet too !!

I've given this place multiple chances over several visits, but unfortunately the service has been…read moreconsistently disappointing. My first experience should have been a warning sign. I walked in and stood waiting to be seated while an employee, who appeared to be the owner or manager, continued talking with her kids instead of acknowledging customers. I don't mind waiting, but a simple "We'll be right with you" would have made all the difference. I decided to give them another chance. On a later visit, I spent a few hours working there and ordered drinks. When a friend joined me, he sat down and was completely ignored. No one came over to greet him or ask if he'd like anything. We eventually had to flag someone down just so he could place an order. After that, our server mentioned that Tuesdays were buy one, get one free on wine. I ordered my second glass, but it never arrived. When I asked another server about it, I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing them. The irony is that I would have happily paid full price--I wasn't the one asking for a deal. They were the ones who brought up the promotion, then acted bothered when I politely asked about the wine that was never delivered. The final straw was our most recent visit. We were seated at a table by the staff, only to be told a few minutes later that we had to move because the tables were supposedly reserved for the party sitting behind us. We moved without making an issue of it, but no one ever ended up using those tables for the entire time we were there. It was frustrating to be relocated after being seated, especially when the explanation didn't match what actually happened. At this point, it's hard to view these experiences as isolated incidents. The common theme has been inattentive service and an attitude that makes customers feel like they're an inconvenience rather than guests. There are too many great wine bars that genuinely appreciate their customers for me to spend any more time or money here.

The food was unbelievably deliciousand the service was superb!! One of my favorite restaurants…read more Highly recommend

Walk-in Friday 6pm alfresco summer dinner date outside next to the main walkway (seated promptly…read morewithout a reservation) was a nice experience and ambience. What we ordered: 1 Caviar Starter: $44 Kettle Chips & Caviar Dip Sour Cream and Onion, Cured Egg Yolk - excellent little appetizer to start, served w a mini spoon to help scoop dip onto chips. kettle chips were very thin, crisp and fragrant. 2 Main Courses: $60 Slowly Cooked Pork Shank Creamy Bulgur, Salsa Verde, Tomato Jus - the meat was cooked perfectly, with flavorful tender pork that pulled off the bone easily w fork and knife. creamy bulgur was a tad salty as a base carb to pair w the protein, but also very flavorful so not much of the sauce boat of salsa verde was needed. $49 Whole Roasted Branzino Anchovies, Capers, Chives - the fish was excellent, though plating could have included some sort of veg or carb accompaniment besides the sauce boat of liquid butter w herbs. 3 Drinks: $19 Last Word Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino, Lime - solid. Mezcal Old Fashioned (off the menu) - requested it made w chocolate bitters; bartender came out to table side to inform that he didn't have these on hand, but suggested he use their housemade bitters instead. turned out well! $15 Brucato Woodlands (digestif) hit the spot as a proper after-dinner drink sipped neat. It's a California-made amaro w dominant flavor notes of elderberry, cocoa nibs, black fig, and citrus; glad to see it offered on the menu alongside both green and yellow chartreuses :) Service was excellent even though they were busy at times, our server was thoughtful to check in periodically while bussers were polite. Note: Walk to the bathrooms is long -- need to pass through the entire restaurant and then down a long hallway in the rear, so just keep in mind if you are bringing children or elders. Nearest parking garage is underground but has elevators up to street level and is close to restaurant entrance. Nice date spot! FYI this place opened in March 2025 and is owned/managed by Bacchus, within the same Bay Area portfolio as Pizza Antica (across the street also in Santana Row) and both Michelin-starred spots on the peninsula - Selby's in Menlo Park & Village Pub in Woodside.

This is where all the loud music is coming from on Santana Row haha…read more interesting restaurant due to everything being outside, with a live dj, everyone enjoying their food and the music. Order the chicken flautas, good flavors but tortillas were a little too crunchy

There's really no "indoor" seating -- just covered so if it's breezy--it's not great. Music is…read moresuper loud which is great some of the time, not all the time. Portion size is decent. No free chips and no bathrooms. The worst, it took 33 minutes from ordering to getting the food. The drinks were meh and watered down. They also nickel and dime you--asked for some extra salsa, because they only give you 3 tbls for 3 tacos and the extra was a $1..., seriously. No need to return with so many other great places in the area. Do Not Recommend.

They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

Have been here a few times and really enjoy going here. There can be long wait times, but I like…read morethat you can join the wait list online before arriving. Most recently, we tried their nachos and pepperoni pizza. I have also tried their turkey sandwich. The food is pretty good, the service is good too but can take a long time to get your food at times. I have also experienced difficulty getting out waiters attention at times. I really like the location, there is plenty to do and see. There are also nearby parking structures.

Yard house at Santana Row is a prime location to celebrate any occasion with friends. It is not a…read moredate night spot because it's loud but the vibe is amazing. Happy hour was crazy and all the apps were AMAZING! The poke nachos, the saucy boneless wings, the chicken lettuce wraps, truffle mushroom pizza, the fried calamari and the brussel sprouts were all amazing! Textures were great and everything was super delicious! For the mains we ordered the steak noodles, spicy beef noodles, lobster noodles and crusted ahi yuna. Everything again was flavorful and so well made! My lobster noodles were creamy and delicious. I was missing some chili oil to balance the natural sweeteness of the lobster and the cream. My husband's Ahi tuna was great and my friends loved their beef entrees. Our server was the sweetest and just amazing! We requested a booth and got one! It's a huge restaurant so all types of seating is available. Their desserts are all very enjoyable and delicious. We had a great time here with friends and our mocktails were amazing as well. I'm craving for their lettuce chicken wraps. There's something about delicious food in a comfortable setting with awesome service that attracts me particularly if the food hits the spot. The ordering system was particularly enjoyable. The noise level is too high so it makes sense ordering on the tablet and the food arrives on your table. You have to call your server through the tablet for the check and the entire thing is seamless. Loved it! Will be back!

Had a blast dinner celebrating birthday of our dear friend. The ambiance and the food is excellent…read moreand with exquisite service . Shoutout to " OSWALDO" our very pleasant server and made our first time experience a memorable one.

Immaculate service, made it a special experience. Spacious restaurant with outdoor seating besides…read morethe fountains in Santana Row. Loved, loved the Bikini Trufado. Delightful blend of flavors. Paella Carne was comforting, soul food. Next time, skip the Chicken white meat. Pork ribs falling off the bone were perfect with the paella risotto. Aioli dollops added cheesiness to the mix. Suggest to go with Summer Cocktail Moray if available. Was a great choice for Sunday brunch.

IMHO My friends and…read moreI came to Left Bank for a celebratory birthday lunch. We chose a comfy booth inside the restaurant after realizing it was just a tad too warm to sit outside. (However, people watching is so much fun when sitting outside!) Cosme was our fabulous server who shared the daily specials with us. I asked him which I should choose, the Ahi Tuna BLT, $26, or the Nicoise Salad, $31. He recommended the BLT! Two friends decided to share the Wester Ross Scottish Salmon, $36, and our other friend ordered her favorite Nicoise salad, $31. My Ahi Tuna BLT was a sight to behold! This sourdough sandwich was crunchy on the outside and multi-layered with sliced ahi tuna, bacon, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce and a horseradish aioli, on the inside, and served with a side of thin and crispy French fries! The portion size was so big that I could only eat half the sandwich! I really like bang-for-my-buck, and I definitely got it with this entree! The fries were perfection, salty and crispy! My friend who always ordered the Nicoise salad when she dines here, totally cleaned her plate. This salad was another showstopper. It was almost too pretty to eat! The two friends who shared the salmon entree were not as impressed. They both thought the salmon was a tad dry when Cosme explained it should be served medium. One friend thought the cauliflower puree base helped to compensate a little for the dryness of the salmon, but the other friend chose to share her displeasure with Cosme, who apologized, then relayed the message to the chef. Shortly after, Cosme offered to have another salmon cooked, which my friends agreed to. Then Left Bank's general manager, Jessica, came over to ask how we were enjoying our meal. Jessica kindly heard their comments regarding the salmon (and the price for a small serving...no bang-for-your-buck with the salmon...) and offered to have another salmon served up for them. (We told her that Cosme had already arranged for that.) She assured she would inspect the next serving before it was presented. It came out looking even more beautiful and enticing then the first plating, and happily the cook and texture was perfect the second time around! I was surprised with a birthday plate of ice cream decorated with raspberries, a chocolate leaf, and yummy crushed wafers, compliments of Jessica. Thank you, Jessica, Cosme, and your staff for your epic customer service. We will definitely return again soon! I also used my InKind app to pay for my meal. I was able to redeem my InKind reward to pay a portion of my lunch!

I previously gave Left Bank 2 stars years ago, and since it had been such a long time, I decided to…read moregive it another chance. Unfortunately, this visit didn't change my opinion. I'm giving it 2 stars because there wasn't much of a wait when we visited on a Sunday during the World Cup, and the drinks were actually pretty decent. Those were easily the highlights of the experience. The service, however, was lacking. Our server rarely checked on us, and it often felt like we had been forgotten. We ordered three appetizers, but only two ever made it to the table. The two that arrived were honestly disappointing and not something I would order again. The third appetizer never came out at all, and by the time we realized it had been forgotten, we were so over the experience that we decided to leave and find somewhere else to eat. It's disappointing because I really wanted to like it this time around. The location is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and I was hoping my experience would be different after all these years. Sadly, the food and service still didn't live up to expectations. Maybe others have had better luck, but after giving Left Bank another shot years later, I'm still left feeling underwhelmed.

Vbar is a great spot at Santana Row for drinks and a night out. The atmosphere is stylish and…read moreupscale but still relaxed, making it a nice place to meet friends, have a date, or unwind in the evening. The service was friendly and attentive, and I really enjoyed the lively Santana Row setting. A fun place to stop for cocktails and enjoy the ambiance!

Did not feel safe!! My friends and I were waiting to get on…read morethe elevator, so when a group of guys also arrived. As I was walking to get on the elevator one of the guys tried to hold me back against him and wrapped his arm around me. I had no idea who he was. I pushed him off me and told his friends to get him away from me. As he walked away and our elevator door closed he called me/my friend a group of wh*r*s. I told the staff/security when we got to the top and they said they'll "keep an eye on them". They proceeded to call my friends and I the b word as we walked passed their group. Then two other girls complained how the same man that grabbed me tried to pressure them into leave with the group of men. When they said no they were also called "wh*r*s". Staff did not help at all.

Met a friend for lunch. I arrived first and was promptly seated by Kyle. He was also my waiter. I…read moreasked his recommendation on an appetizer and he suggested Crispy orange peel chicken. While I waited, I took in the room. It was upscale casual. A little quiet but not pretentious. As my friend arrived, the chicken came out shortly after. Perfect timing. We ordered two glasses of wine, Buddha fried rice and Mango salad. Our wine was on the table in no time and the food came out not too long after. Everything was delicious. I handed Kyle my Bloomie's card earlier as I wanted to take care of the bill. When he brought the check, he was very casual about it. My friend hadn't even noticed what was happening. Kyle did not impose the tip either, as I've experienced other waiters do. I had a great experience for the first time eating here. Thanks Kyle!

Same noodles I remember from an the go. My favorite garlic noodles! It's nothing fancy but it's…read moregood. I prob won't get the smell of garlic off me for awhile but they were so good. I had the garlic noodles with beef. It was nice we made it for happy hour. I made a reservation but none was needed. Simple good food. Restaurant is hard to find if you don't ask. We did. It's on the Steven's creek side of the store.