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    3.0 (729 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kristina K.

    I'm kind of shocked at the low rating here! I always love coming here for an espresso martini! It's such a vibe here. I love the darkness and the red counter top! Service is always friendly! Nice views of the row from the balcony! Expensive drinks, but to be expected when at Santana Row.

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    Alexa D.

    Although this is probably one of the more expensive bars in the area I love the vibe. It's a super lively place with a decent amount of indoor seating. There is a very small narrow balcony and a large covered outside area that open til 1130pm. I love how friendly the bartenders and security are! All our drinks were perfection. It's a great place to go for a night out

    Wild watermelon
    Annabelle R.

    I used to come here regularly when I was in grad school, so it brings back memories, taking those elevators up to the third floor of Hotel Valencia. The place is still as lovely as I remember, upscale, with dim red lighting inside and an inviting outdoor space with a beautiful fountain at the center. During my recent visit, the outdoor space was covered and felt like it was heated inside the patio enclosure, a perfect setup during the colder season. There was plenty of seating available throughout on a Sunday night, bar seating, lounge seating, and outdoor seating. It was nice to have options, rather than the weekend crowds I remember. We got a few cocktails (wild watermelon, raspberry lemon drop, and moscow mule), and they were all made well, tasty and strong... as I'd expect based on the high costs. Service was standard, not super attentive, but good enough. However, they tried to overcharge us $30 extra! Honest mistake, maybe, but I think it's careless, especially for a place that charges $20+ per drink. It was quickly fixed, and we still had a good experience regardless.

    One of the best espresso martinis. Thank you Aaron! Great service!
    Adriana P.

    Thank you Aaron for great service. One of the best espresso martinis. The perfect after work happy hour.

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    Claire C.

    I loved the interior vibe and the pop art decorations inside the bar. It wasn't too hard to get the bartenders attention. Drinks were good, price was fair, and our party of 4 was able to find seating so it was an overall good experience!

    View from the balcony
    Kenneth B.

    This is the best lounge on Santana Row and probably in all of San Jose. Usually come in to meet up with a few buddies and then have a few drinks and the night always turn into such a good time. The menu was updated, but I wouldn't know since I order the same negroni all the time. I sometimes switch it up with a Tequila spritz but that's rare. Only shots and Negronis for me. The inside is very classy and upscale unlike some of the other Lounges in the area. You meet some of the most interesting people at this lounge. Service is always top notch, especially when you have the best bartender in the bay working there. If you ever come through ask for Bruno and he'll take good care of you. Love this lounge to death, happy that I made it one of my regular drinking spots!

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    2 years ago

    Arron best bartender I've ever met. super nice .drinks are on fire thank you for the best time of my life

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    2 years ago

    Best lounge in Santana Row. Staff is great, ambience is great. Aaron is the man. He'll take care of you great.

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    Our bar tender Aaron gave us excellent service and we hope he is there next time we come.

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    Aaron once again goes above and beyond every time I'm there, great atmosphere and good music and even better bartenders.

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    Cool bar, great service. Bartender named aaron super cool dude! Totally recommend for a Saturday night or a weekend pregame.

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    I've been coming here for over 8 years and always a great time. Especially the new addition outside is great!

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    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?

    I went here a few imes a couple of years ago when he drinks and appetizers were $6 apiece. Is that still true?

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    Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

    Vibe: A Had to make…read morea quick pit stop before a show that night and wandered into OG. Haven't been to this location in a minute. Can still remember the gourmet dogs and duck fat fries back in the days... Awesome what they did to the place. The new set up with the dim lights and neon menu is noice. Ended up chilling at the front bar. Definitely will return to explore the back at a later time. Food: A We got to sample a variety of goodies and drinks from the menu, which definitely hit the spot. The skewers were cooked just right with a kiss of smoke from the grill. The takoyaki were good as expected--yum. We ended the excursion with the milk bread; it was surely a crowd-pleaser. It was fluffy goodness, topped with furikake, and served with a side of decadent house butter. Drinks were perfectly crafted and refreshing. Service: A We were chilling at the bar and got to hang with staff. Cool folks, will be back. - John

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    Silk Sheets and Sweets $19
    Silk Sheets and Sweets $19
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    Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Hotel Collection

    Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Hotel Collection

    3.7
    (842 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    In December, I was a little scrambled trying to figure out what to do for my birthday, and I…read morehonestly couldn't have landed in a better place. One night while I was at the bar, Victor, the manager I often see there, told me about the Christmas experience on the rooftop and suggested it as a great spot for a birthday get-together. He was absolutely right. The rooftop at the Valencia Hotel was perfect. It felt like a true winter wonderland. It was beautifully decorated, cozy, and festive. There were specialty Christmas cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and even whiskey tastings where you could sample different varieties. They had heaters everywhere and plenty of blankets, which made the whole experience warm and inviting despite the chilly weather. The service really stood out. The staff on the rooftop was just awesome. They were attentive, kind, and consistently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. My friends had an amazing time ordering from the holiday menu (whether custom-created or seasonal, it was spot-on), and the overall vibe spot was a vibe! This was truly one of the best experiences I've had in a long time, and it made my birthday feel special without being stressful. Huge thanks to Victor and the entire rooftop team for creating such a memorable night. I'll absolutely be back--and recommending this place to everyone.

    My sister and boyfriend got a hotel for the weekend for her birthday. After dinner we all went back…read moreto the Valencia BARand all 12 will NEVER GO BACK. First the bartender told my sister she can't sit on her boyfriend lap. Second they are WAYYYYYYY OVER PRICE.... Third bartender told my sister to to change the light back to blue. They have little laps on the table that change colors and she put it to the bright regular light so she can see and I told her to change it back to the dark blue.. It was my sisters birthday in and one of our friends end up drinking a little too much dancing a little loud, not rude, or being like the bad guy a troublemaker, but they kicked us out because she was too loud . so if you're trying to have a good time, lots of fun and not being picked on do not go to that bar.. the energy in there a little more was almost we were to go to be there and we did not appreciate that we just wanted to drink. Have fun and celebrate. And my husband made that bartender apologize to my sister is the one that told her to get off her boyfriends lap .

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    Fun cars in front of the Valencia.
    Fun cars in front of the Valencia.
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    Bar floor
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    Fitoor

    3.8
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    0.1 mi

    Great service, we were quickly seated on a Friday evening and were attended to very well. Food was…read moreflavorful, though not very spicy. The muntha masala chaat- innovative, delicious, great flavors all round. Beautiful presentation. Great brightness from the chutney combined with the sweet, earthy ,creamy flavors from the pea mash. Cheese naan- great molten cheese with buttery soft interior, wonderfully crispy exterior. Daal Makhani- deep rich flavor, nice hit of smoky flavor with every bite Lamb- fall off the bone lamb, very rich and tasty. But very spiced though, a little lacking compared to other dishes Almond Crusted Malai Kofta-rich tomato flavor in the curry. Wonderful texture, great bite. Perfect level of acidity to pair with the decadent silky smooth curry. Rabdi Cheesecake- decadent and not too sweet. Beautiful presentation. Saffron flavor doesn't really come through. enough though.

    Came here on a weekend, mainly because we accidentally missed our baekjong reservation, and it was…read morepretty empty... a little sad, but wanted to give it a try anyways. They're in santana row, so the usual cute pretty aesthetic. We ate on their outdoor seating. We got the butter chicken, lamb shank and two cocktails. The food tasted pretty good, and we actually weren't able to finish it. Service was good, not too overbearing, which some places can get when there's no one else.

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    Lush Inside
    Kataifi Crusted Labneh Croquette
    Kataifi Crusted Labneh Croquette
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    Pocha K - Santa Clara

    Pocha K - Santa Clara

    4.3
    (671 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Our Go-To place for a late night meal…read more We got the Rabokgi, the Spicy Tofu Soup, the Boneless chicken, and the Egg Fried Rice. The portions are pretty big for each dish, so just a warning because we thought they'd be smaller and ordered way too much! The fried chicken was really crispy and delicious, we finished it so quickly. I'm not usually a big fan of fried rice but this was slightly sweet while still being mostly salty so it was great! Would definitely get it again. We were craving a bit of Tteokbokki but the serving was huge! Rabokgi is just ramen in the middle of the tteokbokki, and it was pretty tasty. It was just too much food for us. The spicy tofu soup was good, it hit the spot. We wish the waiters would've warned us of this, as there was so much food left over because everything was bigger than expected. The place's decorations are very cute. People have idol photo cards hung up which is funny and cute.

    Pocha K is such a fun spot in Santa Clara! I just went and everything was so good I'm already…read morethinking about going back. I ordered the grape soju and it was super refreshing and easy to drink. For food, I got the kimchi & pork fried rice and it was honestly so flavorful -- perfectly spicy, savory, and really satisfying. The atmosphere is lively with great music and a fun late-night vibe, perfect for hanging out with friends or grabbing drinks and food. Service was solid even when it got busy. Definitely a place I'd come back to again if you're craving Korean food!

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    Interior, designed like a street alley. All the colorful things in the walls and ceiling and Soju bottle caps
    Interior, designed like a street alley. All the colorful things in the walls and ceiling and Soju bottle caps
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