50 Best Bars in San Jose

“Andres gave us the best experience we could ever ask for. Fun, amazing food, good music, and elation. He made sure we were well taken care of the whole time and made us laugh so hard. Oh and we’re coming back for the guacamole for sure“

“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 🫶🏽“

“The pizza was so deliciously. The crust was thin, cheese is melty, and sausage/pizza was juicy and not overwhelmingly salty.

I would definitely say their pizza is the best in San Jose; at least from what I’ve had so far.. and I’ve tried many pizza places.“

“Great downtown San Jose spot with cool bartenders“

“fun for people of all ages, highly recommended.“

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

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

“One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay!! The ambiance here is impeccable and the food is sooo good! Some of my favorites include the tom yum bucatini, any of the tostadas, summer peaches, and fingerling potatoes. Can’t go wrong with anything here.“

“I love this place I have been going here for years“

“Wonderfully family owned business, where the bartenders know their drinks, staff is quick in keeping grounds clean and an amazing community fun space especially for sports games and hosting events! We had our high school reunion there!

As far as food, you can easily order from Spread (sandwiches) or Jtown pizza and are allowed to bring outside food in too!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Evergreen Inn has the kind of service that keeps people coming back. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming every time I visit. The food overall is probably around a 3.5/5 for me, but the Swedish pancakes are the standout and easily my favorite thing on the menu. They definitely tip the scale upward.

Solid local breakfast spot with great hospitality.“

“The food here is very good but even better is the service. The staff was very genuine, attentive and quick. Maybe the best service I've had in my life. I'm not in the area often but would definitely go again“

“It's my first time coming here. Street parking or paid parking lot only. Outdoor and indoor dining. Limited seating inside. Their menu is simple and yet offers enough choices for customers. I love the amount of craft beer choices. I'm glad they support a local craft brewery.

I ordered their No. 1 Hot Chicken Nashville Style Sandwich with fries. I was not disappointed at all. The chicken was crispy in the outside and juicy in the inside. The spiciness was perfect for me. Their fries were thick and well done.

The only thing that needs to improve is the hospitality of the cashier. She seemed like she had a long day based on her flat affect. She did not welcome customers coming in or checked if they liked their food. Other than that, this place rocks!“

“There is usually a split of either good food or good drinks when it comes to happy hour, this place comes close to both good. We were seated promptly at a booth since it was after 4pm on a Monday. Daisy helped us with drinks and appetizers. We chose poke nachos, chicken wrap with lettuce, hummus with bread, all meat pizza, poke nachos and calamari. The drinks arrived and the appetizers quickly followed. The calamari came with a red sauce and a slightly spiced tartar sauce, good crisp. The hummus, a friend's go-to, had a nutty flavor. The poke nachos had a crisp fried wonton wrap, I was hoping for larger cubes but the flavor was nice (not shoyu) and good texture. The pizza was great, the proper thin crust with meat and cheese. A friend chose the chicken lettuce wrap with 2 sauces, peanut sauce and Thai sweet and sour. The chicken and peanut sauce had a bit too much of ginger so she did not like it as much. The chicken was a little dry. The beer is what our friend likes and he tries a different one when he visits. Serving size was generous, service was nice and efficient. Parking at Santana Row can get crowded. We parked in garage off Winchester Blvd after Tatum. It is free for the first 2 hours.“

“Great neighborhood bar in West San Jose with friendly bartenders, strong cocktails, pool tables, darts, and a welcoming atmosphere. The service is excellent, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the crowd is always friendly. If you're looking for a local sports bar or lounge near Westgate Mall, Park Lane Lounge is a great spot to relax and have fun.“

“Stopped in Friday and the BBQ Chicken was great. The baked potato had sour cream a butter. The beans were very tasty. The price was great and so was the service. I'm going to come back and try the breakfast and might add a bloody Mary. Nice bartender.“

“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“

“Great food and service. Excellent selection of German beers and Schnaps.“

“Food was excellent! Flat iron steak was done med rare as ordered. Chicken with cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts was perfect. The delicious apple/caramel bread pudding definitely enough to share. The atmosphere is an older converted garage but it is well worth going for the food!
Close to TechCU arena, we will be back. Go Barracuda!“

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

“I still can’t believe that we have a great restaurant like that in San Jose .
Great food, great service and reasonable prices. It was my first time there but I heard about it from few people.
Please don’t change.“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“I originally wanted to try a different pho spot, but the line was way too long so I decided to give Pho This Way a try instead — and I’m glad I did. The food was surprisingly really good, especially the pho. Their broken rice is also a must try. Great flavor, good portions, and fast service. Definitely coming back“

“One of the best places to have a big party. The banquet rooms are spacious; you can seat up to 160 guests. I’ve hosted 2 events here already - my parents’ 50th anniversary in 2014 and my 50th birthday this year. Easy process to reserve the space & select menu. Great customer service from all staff.“

“Love everyone there they all have great Attitudes“

“I visit El Catrin often, and it’s always a fantastic experience! The service is amazing, and the staff are incredibly attentive, making sure everything is perfect every time. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and their hospitality is truly appreciated. I’ve never had a single issue here, and it’s clear they care about providing top-notch service. Highly recommend!“

“Las bebidas para Las familia“

“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“

“happy hour for the drinks!“

“One PHO place in the Bay Area. The Pho House Special is so good. Shrimp (jumble) Garlic noodle is the best. The spring rolls are always good. Very fresh and tasty. Modern Restaurant Concepts insides. Perfect place for private party.“

“I highly recommended the people are nice the bartenders are great beautiful women handsome man when I walk in I feel like there’s love throughout the place“

“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 👌“

“Fast delivery⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Warm atmosphere . Enjoy having breakfast and lunch with friends and family.“

“First visit to the Hbar, great tacos, nice menu, with decent prices. The menu was not overpriced, with a decent amount of options. Not allot of beers or cocktails on tap, but it works for the quick and easy. The service was really nice, which made it nice, and local people who knew a lot about other places to visit.“

“Es muy caro y el Lugar muy caliente no hay aire acondicionad“

“I love this place , romantic“

“Buen. Servicio. Lugar. Amplio. Exelente. Mucica. DJ. Y. Karaoke. El. Mejor. Lugar. Para. Divertirse.sanamente.“

“Very cool place! Good food, friendly staff! Great atmosphere!!“

“comida deliciosa , la mejor atención y el ambiente perfecto!“

“Great place to grab a drink whether you’re gay straight or bi. The drinks aren’t that pricey as some would have you believe the bar tenders are nice and respectful they are also very welcoming. Overall great experience I go here often when I need a drink and a sense of community.“

“food is amazing, great drinks, fun atmosphere. Great place for a party.“

“Food and service tonight was excellent!!!“

“First place in the States where I’ve had soda not tasting chlorine! And the food was just AMAZING. The charbroiled chicken was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables was not too tender, just the way I love it. We shared a five layer cake for dessert. The portions are huge, so next time we’ll share one. The staff was super friendly and our waiter; Frank, has ‘it’. The charm, friendly energy and was very service minded. Some comment the service is a bit slow, and I’d have to agree, but it is very much worth the wait. Even the tap water tastes great, and I’m hard to please in that manner.?“