55 South

55 S 1st St, San Jose
(408) 288-6000

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*Security guard laid his hands on me*
Been going here for years and love the holiday decorations. However, this is the first time I’m leaving a review because of how I was treated. I’m sure the security guard will have a different version that paints him in a good light while I’m the ogre. I was kicked out for taking napkins to use. The same napkins that are on the bar when you need them. Apparently to the security guard you need permission to grab them. Told him in a neutral voice that I needed napkins. By talking back, apparently that was considered “giving him attitude”. He then followed me to my table and shoved me and kicked me out. The security guards outside were actually incredibly nice and apologized to me. However I do not appreciate the inside security guards laying his hands on me when I gave no attitude and didn’t resist anything. I’ve never been kicked out a bar but I’d give the service a 0 purely for that guard. The worst part of this is he went to my friends table and blatantly lied saying I walked behind the bar and stole a bunch of napkins. I took 2 napkins and did not walk behind the bar! The napkins are literally in front of the bar! 55 South, he was probably having a bad night but I’ll take my business to mini boss and paper planes from now on. If that security guard ever touches me again, I’ll contact my lawyer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Kenneth Kalchik

Even though it’s a CA approved ID they don’t accept digital drivers licenses.

Service: 1

Hadleigh Painter

Sam is the best! Really took care of me and is super knowledgeable and speedy

Service: 5

Arash “Jynx” Shiri

I entered the club on Halloween night wearing LED mask. They let me in and then 10 minutes later security comes up to me and asks me to take my mask off so I simply asked why? And he said “because I work here”. That’s a low level person who cares about their weak status at a club! So I asked a legitimate question. I asked “why would you let me in if you aren’t cool with mask?” And then he grabs me and starts to try and push me out? Like what kind of service is this? I will make sure to take lawful action against this club. Trust!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yessica Vera

Amazing place!
Great service and really good drinks.

Thao Ha

Great tiki drinks and mediocre food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kyle Boockholdt

Fun bar, I love that they participate in Beachum Berry's Sipping Santa.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivan Zarate

Like the cocktails and good music

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lizandra Santos (Luna)

Great tacos and tasty (fancy ✨) drinks! Perfect handout spot with friends or date night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marcel

Cool atmosphere mediocre food and drinks , nice band preformed overall its no different than any other bar

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

mars gemini

Happy hour from 4-7pm. Came on Tuesday around 6PM. A lot of space at the bar. At least 4 tables available. Great food, good selection for happy hour drink. A little loud but not enough to shout.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ruce Tauoa

Always an amazing time here at 55 South!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maggie T

I live to go back there!

Melanie Riise

Greatest bartender Stanley and the most attentive server Maggie is the literal best. Highly recommend. W gender neutral bathrooms!

Renee Nelson

Awesome place!

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