39 Best Bars in San Jose

“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 🫶🏽“

“Great downtown San Jose spot with cool bartenders“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 portion size was generous, and the presentation was attractive. The restaurant maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, which added to the overall positive experience. The prices were reasonable and provided excellent value for the quality of food served.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would gladly return. I highly recommend this pizza restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food, excellent customer service, and a comfortable dining atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to enjoy quality pizza with family and friends.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

“Love everyone there they all have great Attitudes“

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

“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! =]“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“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!“

“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 👌“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

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

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

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

“We had a great time there. The bartenders were great personable had great conversations with them. Had told some jokes with each other. We had a few drinks. We had a really great time there. We spent like 3 hours there. It was really fun, learned a new drink and loved it. It's called a Scooby snack!!!“

“MIKE JONES SEVIIN MAINTAIN🎤🎼♥️🥊“

“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.“

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

“I love this place , romantic“