50 Best Bars near Cupertino

“They dont really serve food but you can bring your own in. Really fun place. Couple pool tables great service. Most folks I talked to have been coming here for decades, so that's got say something! Great bartenders! Especially the day time guy!

Cash only though. They have an atm on site if needed. Definitely worth it stopping by.“

“This is definitely a unique experience that you shouldn't miss! The staff is very attentive and welcoming, warm atmosphere, and of course the food is really good with a lot of options.

The atmosphere is not too noisy but festive. Great for a dinner with family or friends, or as a couple.

It's the second time we come here and we will come again.

Oh, and also - the desserts are amazing, be sure to not miss.“

“For 3 yrs always stay at Aloft it’s like my second home , the ambiance is very nice, front desk clerk are polite and friendly , the bar , waiting area , restaurant and the swimming pool are very nice , the rooms are big, and parking area“

“It was great food! And great dancing!!“

“My hubby and I go here quite often for lunch and just love it. We like to eat outside and enjoy the view. Everything we've tried on the menu was delicious.“

“Excelente servicio de lo mejor esta muy deliciosa 🍕“

“BEsteak.A is an exceptional steakhouse that deserves every bit of its five-star rating. From the moment we stepped in, the service was impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable staff who made us feel welcomed throughout. The ambiance was enhanced by the soothing music playing in the background, setting a relaxed tone for the evening. I opted for the bone-in New York steak, and I must say, it was a masterpiece. The presentation was unlike any other steakhouse I've been to—the steak arrived perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. What surprised me pleasantly was their unique twist on the starter; instead of the usual bread, we were served a delightful plate of fresh vegetables with a decadent cheese dipping sauce—a refreshing change that set the tone for the meal ahead. The open kitchen concept added to the experience, allowing us to see the skill and dedication of the chefs firsthand. Overall, BEsteak.A not only delivered on taste but also on ambiance, service, and creativity. It's a place I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.“

“Great atmosphere
Great service
It was slow since I was there on a Sunday afternoon around 6. Pleasant for a drink alone and play a game or five :)
Next time I’ll try the food
The Zinny was a great and refreshing drink 🫶🏽“

“I wanted to share a wonderful experience we had at your restaurant tonight, thanks in large part to the young man who greeted us at the door. From the very first moment, he was genuinely warm and welcoming, not in a rehearsed way, but with a sincerity that immediately put us at ease. He was attentive to our needs and took the time to find us a table in a spot where we could relax and enjoy our meal. It was clear that he cared about making sure we had a good experience, and that thoughtfulness made all the difference. What stood out most was his positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for his work. It's rare to encounter someone who brings such energy and kindness to their role, and it truly enhanced our evening. As we were leaving, he and another receptionist both happily thanked us and wished us a good night. That kind of genuine warmth has become so rare nowadays, and it meant a lot to us. Their friendliness was the perfect ending to a lovely meal. Please pass along our appreciation to these two wonderful young people. Employees like these are an asset to your team and deserve to be recognized. Thumbs up!“

“Great downtown San Jose spot with cool bartenders“

“Great drinks!!! Hip place with great vibes. Would definitely rely come again!!“

“Chill atmosphere, GREAT staff, cold beer, music you will never hear on the radio (that's a good thing.). #supportlivemusic.com“

“Suzanna and Ashley are the best bartenders there oh and def can’t forget about Tiffany“

“Perfect for watch parties.“

“Great beer! Especially the Belgians. Friendly bartender.“

“The Greatest Bar in town with the most to do the best TVs and the best people & bartenders“

“Just a little local watering hole, good staff and good drinks, good pricing…
There are some complaints about food prices, but they don’t serve food, sometimes the bartenders bring in free food.
Most nights there is a taco food truck outside“

“If you're visiting Sunnyvale and are looking for the dive bar vibe, this is your jam. Darts, old school console video games, pool, Golden Tee. Bartender was fantastic. Sandra worked Sat day and Sunday nights and she served us both days. Top notch service. We'll be back when we come back to town. PS no food but we were able to order food to be delivered and they have an authentic dumpling house next door if you get hungry. 😀“

“You don’t even have to like Star Wars to love this place. :) fun selection of food and an entire column devoted to plant based. Solid selection of beer on tap, and plenty of delicious cocktails. The vibes are absolutely immaculate. The owners were there for karaoke and encouraging the good times to keep rolling. Really sweet people. It’s a place to go to be yourself and make friends and good memories. Can’t wait to go back.“

“New cocktail spot by the Protege crew which is upscale yet fun and has a great HH weekdays. Great option for pre or post dinner when in the area.

Highlights:
- Happy hour: 4-5:30 weekdays--including Fridays. Includes a set of $10 drinks which is a steal for the bay area. Includes one of my fave cocktails (vesper) so I was super excited about that.
- Cocktails: quality and a choice between classic like the vesper or high balls and special ones like the XXX and a bunch of others.
- Sodas: they make their own which I think is super cool
- Vibe: energetic and classy--not stuffy. Nice staff.
- Nuts: tasty warm snack while you enjoy your beverage. 4 stars
- Raw fish tostada: complex but fresh mix of flavors and texture. 4 stars
- Mochiko chicken: standard flavors and textures was fine. 3.5 stars
- Cocktail option on California: not too many but more opening up lately. And open later than most places in the area (11pm on Wed/Thurs, 12am Fri/Sat)
- No reservations needed
- Trainable: only few blocks away from the California Caltrain station

Midlights:
- A5 wagyu shu mai: was super excited at the sound of this but was just ok. 3 stars

Lowlights:
- Unpredictable when it'll be busy. Came early on a Wednesday once and it was packed.“

“Jacks is where e go to watch Patriots games. They have a full bar with a nice tequila selection. The bartender are friendly and quick. There is a huge outside patio that is covered and has heaters. There are many TVs which makes for good sports watching.“

“Chill spot with a pool table, strong drinks, and seriously good tacos, especially on Taco Tuesdays. 🌮 La Korita’s Restaurant is there daily serving up legit Mexican food that pairs perfectly with whatever you’re drinking. The vibe is always good, and Tina is hands-down the best bartender. She’s super friendly, attentive, and makes the place even more fun to hang out at. Great food, great drinks, and an all-around solid spot.“

“I had a great cheese burger, salad and beer. Thank you folks, I was well taken care of.“

“Excellent food with high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is perfect with soft music and nice indoor/outdoor dining. We were really impressed! We had the pozole, chicken enchiladas, and jalapeño margarita. Muy bien.

FYI 5% small business mandate. We didn’t see it advertised anywhere until we received the bill.“

“We were weary travelers stopping by Scotty's in hope of a more chill vibe with some good food, and Scottys delivered! Our bartender, Sergio, was so friendly and fun! We got some inside knowledge about the town as we are from Oregon. The drinks were perfect and the food was top notch! I would have expected to pay a lot more for the quality of food and service we received at literally any of the surrounding places. We will visit Palo Alto again if only to go back to Scotty's as a new tradition! Thank you, Sergio, for making our anniversary dinner a great one! Someone give him a raise!“

“Always great atmosphere electric.“

“The ambiance is chill to have meetings here. My friends like it too. I don't drink, so the bartender always makes me the best non alcoholic drinks. Everyone is friendly here. I've been coming here for over fifteen years because I love the location and the customers are always cool people.“

“We had delicious food and were able well served by Lucky who was very attentive, yet gave us space. I truly enjoyed the experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! Thank you Lucky for a grate service!“

“The hotel was well maintained, very cool inside, the rooms were great, the hotel is centrally located and easy to get around. The staff couldn’t do enough for me, they were very kind and courteous. They have a nice gym and a nicer outside pool area“

“Amazing fried chicken burgers and smash burgers. Very fresh, not too oily and not too salty.
Probably one of the best burger place in SJ.

I wish it was a little bit cheaper, but to be fair it’s the same price as Shake Shake which is a chain. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS“

“Been hitting Normandy House a few weeks while on a temp gig in Santa Clara—in from cowboy country where a solid where a still shot is sometimes mandatory after a long day.

The Pareto thing always cracks me up: 20% of people do 80% of the work, and 80% of the gripes come from the other 20% like some clown reviews here. But everybody here has been super cool to this out-of-towner.

Trin especially—she makes a killer Long Island, best around and always keeps things chill.

Great spot, 5 stars easy. Gonna miss it when I head home.“

“Awesome rooftop bar with stunning views and great cocktails!“

“Fred’s is the best Monday trivia and Thursday Karaoke“

“I love the patio. It's a warm welcoming watering hole filled with great people!“

“muy sabrosa birria es la mejor birria q he probado“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“Las bebidas para Las familia“

“Met a friend for drinks! Bartender was friendly and engaging! Atmosphere was energetic and their appetizer meatballs were amazing! Will definitely go back! ❤️“

“An interesting place to stop for lunch if you’re at Moffet Field. And it has a dog friend patio. The bar was closed on the Wednesday we went, but the grill was open.
This was apparently the former Officers Club building and sits across from the looming Hangar One.
Both the patty melt and Philly cheesesteak were tasty.
Don’t miss the Moffet Field Museum across the street.“

“We’ve been to this places twice for wine tasting in the past but the bistro didn’t open at that time. So we went on Sunday for special Mother’s Day brunch and give it a try. My sister is their member so we can order five different entries from their set menu. We had Shakshuka , Benedict eggs, avocado and salmon with bread , duck fried rice and special charcuterie.
The taste of all dishes are amazing. The duck meat is very well seasoned so it is not gamey at all .Shakshuka tastes like the one we had in Jerusalem.
Nice and friendly service. We can’t wait to come back again for their regular meal.“

“Great place. Its my go to really. Good drinks good people people from all walks of life. They have live bands djs and karaoke nights that everyone gets in on. Ive seen a hand full of dogs there and they have outside seating and good security and a taco truck across the street that o recommend 👌“

“Awesome place and amazing service“

“Had a wonderful, fresh breakfast and a nice dinner at the restaurant in The Westin in Palo Alto. The breakfast I chose was the bar which included eggs, bacon, potatoes, and French toast. Cereal, coffee, OJ, and toast was available as well a 8 varieties of fruit.For dinner, I started with the cheese plate and finished with the Soleil Burger with Gilroy fries. Long Islands were outstanding. The cheese plate was excellent and served with toast. The burger was cooked to perfection with bacon and cheddar.“

“Kimberly is such a walking angel. The way she cares about her customers is extremely wonderful...she is a living angel. Very professional, friendly and caring soul, you can ever get in any bar and its a SAFEST BAR EVER. Try to go when Kim is on duty❤️ she cares a lot and also, she mixes nice drinks as possible“

“Great selection of beers!“

“This is a safe, fun and authentic bar with excellent staff, great drinks, local support and fun for all ages (21 and above) - the bar has a local vibe, plenty of free parking, and the karokee is so fun - bring your corporate guests, your best ‘singing friends’ and your best humor to this one - you’ll be glad you did. It is a ‘local’ jewel in the South Bay. Applause“

“We recently rented out The Bank for our wedding after-party in Saratoga, and they went above and beyond in helping us celebrate our special night. They incorporated details from our wedding, including our signature cocktails and cocktail hour music playlist. Julie was incredibly kind and accommodating as we figured out what would work best for our party, and the bartenders were all very attentive throughout the night. We and our guests had a blast here, and we'll be thinking about their espresso martini in particular for a long time!“

“Such a good and relaxing atmosphere! Everyone is nice!“

“Le banc is just what Los Altos needs! A low key, no frills bar with good drinks, TV’s to watch your favorite sporting event, darts and the ability to bring in your own food of choice. This place has just the basics and is run by great people who know the biz!“

“Nestled in the heart of San Jose, I can truly say I have found my favorite restaurant. For any newcomers to the city or locals looking for a new go-to bar, Goodtime Bar is the spot. It goes without notice the effort this restaurant makes to create a sense of community: DJ nights, guest chefs, wine club, run club – all specially designed to bring people together. I never write reviews, but this jewel deserves all the accolades. Beyond the electric atmosphere, the vast natural wine selections paired with novel cuisine make every visit an experience that elevates my palate. The carefully crafted dishes show the detail chef Alex gives to every order. Diverse ingredients embrace a fusion of cultures, with familiar dishes like Caesar salad (Endive Caesar @ Goodtime), pasta (Bucatini @ Goodtime), and shrimp tacos (Tacos Dorados @ Goodtime) delivering a magical explosion of flavors. I tend to find myself methodically portioning out my meal - not wanting to reach that one last bite from my plate. With a rotating menu, every visit is an exploration of new tastes and has cemented me as a regular.

P.S. The Bucatini is my favorite! =]“