It's really refreshing to see businesses like this open in shopping centers like the one they're in (falling apart and turning into another homeless encampment). I hope you guys thrive and become the go-to neighborhood bar/restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jelly2 Tasty
A new "American (new)" restaurant, as Yelp would call it. I'm super picky about upscale new American and California cuisine, so I was apprehensive about trying it, but I'm glad I bit the bullet.My few complaints were minor - and had nothing to do with the service. Michelle G. was fantastic: attentive yet efficient, friendly though not overly chatty, and tried to anticipate our needs despite also being busy with other tables. Even the busser was a sweetheart.1. For $5, the bread was a disappointment - 4 thin slices of cold, dry baguette dumped onto a plate with more butter than can go on 4 thin slices of baguette. I'm not expecting fresh baguettes hot out of the oven for a buck like at a Vietnamese joint, but when the bread costs money it has to be more than basic. I would have liked it to be warmed or slightly toasted, perhaps wrapped in a napkin to keep it from cooling off too quickly.2. The food did not all come out of the kitchen in the correct order or with sufficient spacing between courses. Our drinks didn't arrive until after we'd already half-finished the soup and appetizer that had been delivered to our table by then. Then our shared entree, sides, and another app arrived all at once. Finally, the last of our apps didn't come out until after we were well into our entree.3. There needs to be better communication between back of house and front of house. My server, through no fault of her own, let us order a dish they were out of, not having been informed that they had sold out of it. We're easygoing, but I've read enough "they didn't tell us they were out nrrrargh negative a million zero stars!!! *foams at mouth*" reviews to know this can negatively impact servers as they are the messengers who get killed when this happens.The decor was nice (the entry especially reminded me of Ondam in Santa Clara), a good date night atmosphere. The booth seating was so comfy, with a soft, buttery hand (textural feel) to their coverings.Speaking of the booths, I loved that the hostess gave us a booth without being asked. We like to order a ton of food when trying out a new place, to give us the best chance of finding a few dishes we crave enough to return for. Trying to juggle 8-10 dishes plus drinks and waters on a postage stamp of a table definitely lessens the enjoyment of a nice meal out. Too many places force us into a 2-top even when it's toward the end of service and the dining room remains half-empty until closing.The kitchen seared our scallops perfectly (pink in the middle as per our request). Better than the Sea by Alexander's. The orzo was delicious but needed a tad more acid.Ora king salmon is the salmon of choice at home, and I felt this ora king salmon didn't taste as fresh as at home. Some fishiness came through in the tartare. I thought the hamachi crudo tasted fresher.They were a bit heavy-handed with the pistachio salt mix they put on everything imho.The gazpacho completely overpowered the burrata. I liked both elements but not necessarily together.The depth of the bisque was a little light, but I like that the lobster meat they added was cooked separately so it didn't overcook in the soup. Not sure it was Maine lobster because of how generous they were with it in relation to to the price tag. My guess would be one of the cheaper alternatives like langoustine, slipper, North Atlantic...The Lie Tai tasted like a whiskey sour. The Smoking Cider just tasted like a lemon Coke, which isn't a bad thing but isn't a $9 drink.The sides were only ok. The Brussels sprouts couldn't hold a candle to Locals Corner, the mashed potatoes were basic, and while the mac and cheese was good both the mash and the mac were not as good as we make it at home (our secret: mayo in the former and goat cheese and grape tomatoes in the latter).Was it the best ~$200 meal I've ever had? TBH, no, far from it, but it was far from the worst.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo
Liz P.
After much consideration, I finally decided to share my thoughts on Blossom & Bourbon in a manner that is hopefully deemed fair. B&B is a new restaurant that recently opened in my neighborhood. Living just a few miles away, I was eager to love it, especially given the positive reviews about the food quality, service, and ambiance.To be clear, the four stars is an average between the five star service and three star food, coupled with a beautiful interior.I dined there two consecutive nights last week with different companions, arriving on a Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm to find a 45-minute wait, and Wed at 5 pm to be seated promptly.While waiting on Tuesday, we were directed to the bar and encouraged to enjoy drinks on the patio. Despite a busy bar, the bartenders were efficient, though I noticed a slight sweetness variation in the same cocktail, The Blossom & Bourbon Fashioned, ordered on different nights. It tasted much better with less simple syrup.Nick served us the first night, offering helpful recommendations. We ordered lobster rolls, wedge salad, ribs, and lamb chops. While the lobster roll was enjoyable, the rest of our meals fell short. My companion told Nick his favorite part of the whole meal was the “bacon on the salad”. For us, the wedge salad was overdressed, the lamb chops over-seasoned and small, and the beef ribs lacked meat paired with a side of sticky cornbread and coleslaw.As for lamb chops, I've been consistently impressed by the offerings at Evvia, Taverna, Kokkari, and Dio Deka. Given the quality I've experienced at these establishments, I doubt I'll ever order lamb at B&B again. While it's all relative, these other restaurants offer superior meats, including their steaks, albeit at much higher prices. You should reasonably deserve what you pay for I always say.The following night, to my hesitation, we arrived early for dinner, and were promptly attended to by Serene. Hoping for better luck with a new dining partner, we tried the goat cheese fritters, prime ribeye steak, broccolini, and French dip sandwiches accompanied by French fries.Unfortunately, the steak arrived overcooked so it was remade. When I tasted the steak the second time, it was overly salty and seasoned, similar to the lamb chops from the previous night. The French dip sandwich was fine but the au jus was disappointingly salty too! Neither of us could finish our salty entrees, yet, we didn’t have the heart to return more food to the kitchen.I spoke to another male patron who said his steak was undercooked and salty! Butter and salt are the two ingredients that chefs are taught to add to food for flavor but this is seriously an overkill.We enjoyed the cocktails, and appetizers (goat cheese fritters were excellent), and my two companions and I agreed we’ll return to visit the bar but plan to have entrees elsewhere until the situation is resolved.Despite the food quality, I must commend the excellent service we received both nights. Nick & Serene were on point and a wonderful addition to the establishment.For what it’s worth, I recommend the restaurant implement a partial reservation and walk-in system to accommodate patrons better. Customers who are willing to pay more will appreciate the reservations system because many of us have events to attend after dinner like concerts and community commitments. Uncertainty causes us to dine elsewhere with reservations. However, we’re individuals who keep 99% of our reservations on time, but that’s probably not the case with some inconsiderate patrons.While I hope for B&B's longevity, I urge management to reassess its quality control and operating procedures. My hope is to eventually give B&B a five-star rating and encourage my local family and friends to dine there, eliminating the need to travel to Los Gatos, Saratoga or Palo Alto for meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Rolls
Fred Eakin
Love this restaurant! We originally went to support my friend Salvador “who is the chef” I can honestly say that we will return not just because of my friend but for a dining experience San Jose has needed for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo
dean pires
Awsome plates and good spirits will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Belamide
My husband and I have been waiting for this restaurant to open! It did not disappoint. The food and cocktails were delicious! And the service was excellent. They are well staffed. I would describe it to be a neighborhood hidden gem restaurant.We started out with the burrata with a tomato puree. I had the scallops and lemon risotto. My husband had the branzino. All were delicious!The atmosphere is fun and lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo, Branzino
Ryan Asher
Finally checked out this place after patiently waiting for a decent spot in the area for a craft cocktail and non-chain restaurant faire.The bar program is very one note. 5 out of 7 house creation drinks are bourbon drinks + orange. Only two vodka drinks (one being an espresso martini). A couple mescal based cocktails. No gin drinks. Nothing bitter. Just a lot of savory & sweet.We decided to try their house specialty entrees. I had the beef ribs while my fiancé had the seabass. The fish has zero crisp to it. Looked and was presented like it was poached in oil. The beef ribs were small for beef ribs. Extremely sweet BBQ sauce. The star was the coleslaw.Hopefully this place hits its stride with the service and hopefully the bar program can get re-worked & maybe the menu pulled a bit back so the kitchen can focus on quality & consistent execution. Once they can match the food & drinks to the esthetics of their restaurant (someone's been to Little Italy in San Diego), it will be a destination place to eat and be seen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Fam. Niko & Tasha
In summary: Service was unprofessional (Jose).I can understand slow service, having to take our order twice and missing the drinks (never came) if the restuarant is new but being rude is not justifieable. Jose made rude / bad taste jokes when I asked questions about menu items.It is sad that owners have done a great job creating a new restaurant but I doubt this place will last if they hire service staff that does not seem qualified for the job.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Andrew Guyton
Good cocktails, good food. I especially liked the appetizers I tried, the Goat Cheese Fritters and the House Dip Trio And Chips. I think this new place has a lot of potential, and I hope it succeeds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandy M
Update:Friend and I went back on 4/2. We sat at the bar and had AMAZING service. It was fast, friendly and we got to see all the drinks being made. We were in and out in less than 2 hours. We'll definitely return to eat and drink at the bar!Friend and I went to Blossom & Bourbon on 3/28. We arrived at 6:45pm and were told it would be an hour and a half wait. We waited in the lounge area for about 15min before being seated. I think people heard the long wait time and left. I don't blame them, if I had to wait that long for the poor service we received we wouldn't have waited.We were eager to get our appetizer and drink order in but our waiter, Jose would stop by and say he'd be right with us to not appear again for 15 min. We did see him chugging a beer at a nearby table, so it's not like he wasn't available.We ordered our drinks and appetizer at the same time, appetizer came out first. We had the chicken lollipop, Old Almaden and Let Love Blossom. The three of which were very good.We waited quite a bit after our appetizer and drinks were done for Jose to take our order. He came by later to apologize and tell us he got carried away carrying his niece around the restaurant and introducing her to customers.We ordered the rotisserie chicken, skirt steak, brussel sprouts, Oaxaca old fashion and Kentucky ol' sweet old fashion. The rotisserie chicken (half a whole chicken) comes with potatoes and honestly were the best thing I've had at a restaurant in South San Jose in a long time. Skirt steak was perfect (it is a la carte), the long wait time for food and drinks had my friend very hungry so he ended up eating quite a bit of my chicken.For dessert we had the bread pudding, which does not have raisins (whew) and the gelato sampler. The gelato sampler comes with kahula, pistachio and coffee gelato. The kahula gelato was my favorite.We were all done and out the door by 9:30pm.Cocktails were 5/5, I'll definitely be back to have another Let Love Blossom.Food was 4/5, I'm going to be thinking about those potatoes for a while.Service 2/5, poor service overshadowed what could have been a nice time out for dinner and drinks.I'm a big believer in good first impressions but we'll give it another try in hopes the service is better next time.
We went on a Friday at about 6:15 pm. It was cold and they had an outdoor waiting area with heaters and a gas fireplace. They don't take reservations and we had to wait 70 minutes for a table for four. They don't allow drinks in the wait area (assuming it's because they are extremely shot on staff). They don't allow you to buy drinks at var and take outside to their defined wait area. We were seated and the busboy was quick to serve us water and dotted o. Us the entire evening. Our waiter Jose arrived 12 minutes later and went over the menu. We already knew what we wanted as we had perused the menu prior to arrival. We ordered the the goat cheese fritters as an appetizer and a wedge salad. Both delicious. For entrees we had 2 branzini's, one filet mignon, and one lamb chop meal. We were told the Branzinis were served whole, but that they would be de-boned; they were not. We ordered two sides of mac and cheese (each serves 2) and one mash potatoes. The mac n cheese is delicious and cravable. The entrees were good, but fish was on luke-warm side. The cocktails were top notch and worth the price. We had the milkshake and cookies and cheesecake for dessert. We had coffee and cream too. We had ordered 2 decaf coffees, but Jose was honest and advised they don't serve decaf. We got 4 regulars anyways and thanked him for being honest with us. The ambience was good and upscale, which is needed for this area. It was obvious they are short-staffed and gave them a 'pass' as it's a new restaurant We were stuffed and content. Expect to pay about $100 per person not including tip (we were out the door for $240 per couple). We look forward to returning and trying different menu items.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Manuel P
I really wanted to like it but the waiter was extremely insensitive about my food allergy / condition. After he joked (3 times) about my Celiac disease I still could not get a straight answer about whether a dish contained gluten or not. I had to ask to talk to the chef, he was great in checking that my dish was GF. This was overall a painful and unpleasant experience. I am not planning in coming back since their wait staff is not well trained nor considered about dietary/medical restrictions.Dietary restrictions: Terrible place for people with Celiac disease, almost no items in the menu that can be made gluten free and the wait staff is not well trained on how to deal with basic questions. The waiter was even insensitive, making jokes about my medical condition.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hitomi Iwamoto
This American restaurant has only been opened for three weeks, and the decoration is elegant and a bit retro. Very nice bar, saw many people ordering cocktails. There are not many menu choices.Ordered :Hamachi crudo $20 / 5 pcsOk , just hamachi sashimi with ponzu sauceLobster roll $24 / 3 rollsLobster is fresh , but $8 each just 4 bitsCaesar salad $14Love this one , come with crispy corn bread little sweet good match with salad dressingHamburger $22Average, nothing special with a lots of firesBBQ Beef Ribs $323 bones, Cole slew, corn breadAverage , corn bread inside with green onionWaiting time : 50 minsPeople came here to enjoy drinking, very loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Laura Oaks
Dietary restrictions: Keto FriendlyParking: Back end of lot towards street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Branzino
Dennis Lanham
I live 2 blocks from this new restaurant so I’ve been anxious to try it when it finally opened (which happened last week).Finally had dinner there today and I’m very glad I did. The food was excellent and the service, top notch.Definitely give this restaurant a try. The chicken lollipops and the lobster roll appetizers were very good. And the lamb chops… wow! Haven’t had that quality of lamb chops in years. Perfectly grilled.If you like craft cocktails, they did not disappoint. Incredibly creative and tasty.Make sure to ask for Christopher as your server. He made the experience even better. Really, great server.5 stars all around and in walking distance to me. Can’t wait to go back.
It's really refreshing to see businesses like this open in shopping centers like the one they're in (falling apart and turning into another homeless encampment). I hope you guys thrive and become the go-to neighborhood bar/restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A new "American (new)" restaurant, as Yelp would call it. I'm super picky about upscale new American and California cuisine, so I was apprehensive about trying it, but I'm glad I bit the bullet.My few complaints were minor - and had nothing to do with the service. Michelle G. was fantastic: attentive yet efficient, friendly though not overly chatty, and tried to anticipate our needs despite also being busy with other tables. Even the busser was a sweetheart.1. For $5, the bread was a disappointment - 4 thin slices of cold, dry baguette dumped onto a plate with more butter than can go on 4 thin slices of baguette. I'm not expecting fresh baguettes hot out of the oven for a buck like at a Vietnamese joint, but when the bread costs money it has to be more than basic. I would have liked it to be warmed or slightly toasted, perhaps wrapped in a napkin to keep it from cooling off too quickly.2. The food did not all come out of the kitchen in the correct order or with sufficient spacing between courses. Our drinks didn't arrive until after we'd already half-finished the soup and appetizer that had been delivered to our table by then. Then our shared entree, sides, and another app arrived all at once. Finally, the last of our apps didn't come out until after we were well into our entree.3. There needs to be better communication between back of house and front of house. My server, through no fault of her own, let us order a dish they were out of, not having been informed that they had sold out of it. We're easygoing, but I've read enough "they didn't tell us they were out nrrrargh negative a million zero stars!!! *foams at mouth*" reviews to know this can negatively impact servers as they are the messengers who get killed when this happens.The decor was nice (the entry especially reminded me of Ondam in Santa Clara), a good date night atmosphere. The booth seating was so comfy, with a soft, buttery hand (textural feel) to their coverings.Speaking of the booths, I loved that the hostess gave us a booth without being asked. We like to order a ton of food when trying out a new place, to give us the best chance of finding a few dishes we crave enough to return for. Trying to juggle 8-10 dishes plus drinks and waters on a postage stamp of a table definitely lessens the enjoyment of a nice meal out. Too many places force us into a 2-top even when it's toward the end of service and the dining room remains half-empty until closing.The kitchen seared our scallops perfectly (pink in the middle as per our request). Better than the Sea by Alexander's. The orzo was delicious but needed a tad more acid.Ora king salmon is the salmon of choice at home, and I felt this ora king salmon didn't taste as fresh as at home. Some fishiness came through in the tartare. I thought the hamachi crudo tasted fresher.They were a bit heavy-handed with the pistachio salt mix they put on everything imho.The gazpacho completely overpowered the burrata. I liked both elements but not necessarily together.The depth of the bisque was a little light, but I like that the lobster meat they added was cooked separately so it didn't overcook in the soup. Not sure it was Maine lobster because of how generous they were with it in relation to to the price tag. My guess would be one of the cheaper alternatives like langoustine, slipper, North Atlantic...The Lie Tai tasted like a whiskey sour. The Smoking Cider just tasted like a lemon Coke, which isn't a bad thing but isn't a $9 drink.The sides were only ok. The Brussels sprouts couldn't hold a candle to Locals Corner, the mashed potatoes were basic, and while the mac and cheese was good both the mash and the mac were not as good as we make it at home (our secret: mayo in the former and goat cheese and grape tomatoes in the latter).Was it the best ~$200 meal I've ever had? TBH, no, far from it, but it was far from the worst.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo
After much consideration, I finally decided to share my thoughts on Blossom & Bourbon in a manner that is hopefully deemed fair. B&B is a new restaurant that recently opened in my neighborhood. Living just a few miles away, I was eager to love it, especially given the positive reviews about the food quality, service, and ambiance.To be clear, the four stars is an average between the five star service and three star food, coupled with a beautiful interior.I dined there two consecutive nights last week with different companions, arriving on a Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm to find a 45-minute wait, and Wed at 5 pm to be seated promptly.While waiting on Tuesday, we were directed to the bar and encouraged to enjoy drinks on the patio. Despite a busy bar, the bartenders were efficient, though I noticed a slight sweetness variation in the same cocktail, The Blossom & Bourbon Fashioned, ordered on different nights. It tasted much better with less simple syrup.Nick served us the first night, offering helpful recommendations. We ordered lobster rolls, wedge salad, ribs, and lamb chops. While the lobster roll was enjoyable, the rest of our meals fell short. My companion told Nick his favorite part of the whole meal was the “bacon on the salad”. For us, the wedge salad was overdressed, the lamb chops over-seasoned and small, and the beef ribs lacked meat paired with a side of sticky cornbread and coleslaw.As for lamb chops, I've been consistently impressed by the offerings at Evvia, Taverna, Kokkari, and Dio Deka. Given the quality I've experienced at these establishments, I doubt I'll ever order lamb at B&B again. While it's all relative, these other restaurants offer superior meats, including their steaks, albeit at much higher prices. You should reasonably deserve what you pay for I always say.The following night, to my hesitation, we arrived early for dinner, and were promptly attended to by Serene. Hoping for better luck with a new dining partner, we tried the goat cheese fritters, prime ribeye steak, broccolini, and French dip sandwiches accompanied by French fries.Unfortunately, the steak arrived overcooked so it was remade. When I tasted the steak the second time, it was overly salty and seasoned, similar to the lamb chops from the previous night. The French dip sandwich was fine but the au jus was disappointingly salty too! Neither of us could finish our salty entrees, yet, we didn’t have the heart to return more food to the kitchen.I spoke to another male patron who said his steak was undercooked and salty! Butter and salt are the two ingredients that chefs are taught to add to food for flavor but this is seriously an overkill.We enjoyed the cocktails, and appetizers (goat cheese fritters were excellent), and my two companions and I agreed we’ll return to visit the bar but plan to have entrees elsewhere until the situation is resolved.Despite the food quality, I must commend the excellent service we received both nights. Nick & Serene were on point and a wonderful addition to the establishment.For what it’s worth, I recommend the restaurant implement a partial reservation and walk-in system to accommodate patrons better. Customers who are willing to pay more will appreciate the reservations system because many of us have events to attend after dinner like concerts and community commitments. Uncertainty causes us to dine elsewhere with reservations. However, we’re individuals who keep 99% of our reservations on time, but that’s probably not the case with some inconsiderate patrons.While I hope for B&B's longevity, I urge management to reassess its quality control and operating procedures. My hope is to eventually give B&B a five-star rating and encourage my local family and friends to dine there, eliminating the need to travel to Los Gatos, Saratoga or Palo Alto for meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Rolls
Love this restaurant! We originally went to support my friend Salvador “who is the chef” I can honestly say that we will return not just because of my friend but for a dining experience San Jose has needed for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo
Awsome plates and good spirits will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have been waiting for this restaurant to open! It did not disappoint. The food and cocktails were delicious! And the service was excellent. They are well staffed. I would describe it to be a neighborhood hidden gem restaurant.We started out with the burrata with a tomato puree. I had the scallops and lemon risotto. My husband had the branzino. All were delicious!The atmosphere is fun and lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Orzo, Branzino
Finally checked out this place after patiently waiting for a decent spot in the area for a craft cocktail and non-chain restaurant faire.The bar program is very one note. 5 out of 7 house creation drinks are bourbon drinks + orange. Only two vodka drinks (one being an espresso martini). A couple mescal based cocktails. No gin drinks. Nothing bitter. Just a lot of savory & sweet.We decided to try their house specialty entrees. I had the beef ribs while my fiancé had the seabass. The fish has zero crisp to it. Looked and was presented like it was poached in oil. The beef ribs were small for beef ribs. Extremely sweet BBQ sauce. The star was the coleslaw.Hopefully this place hits its stride with the service and hopefully the bar program can get re-worked & maybe the menu pulled a bit back so the kitchen can focus on quality & consistent execution. Once they can match the food & drinks to the esthetics of their restaurant (someone's been to Little Italy in San Diego), it will be a destination place to eat and be seen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
In summary: Service was unprofessional (Jose).I can understand slow service, having to take our order twice and missing the drinks (never came) if the restuarant is new but being rude is not justifieable. Jose made rude / bad taste jokes when I asked questions about menu items.It is sad that owners have done a great job creating a new restaurant but I doubt this place will last if they hire service staff that does not seem qualified for the job.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Good cocktails, good food. I especially liked the appetizers I tried, the Goat Cheese Fritters and the House Dip Trio And Chips. I think this new place has a lot of potential, and I hope it succeeds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update:Friend and I went back on 4/2. We sat at the bar and had AMAZING service. It was fast, friendly and we got to see all the drinks being made. We were in and out in less than 2 hours. We'll definitely return to eat and drink at the bar!Friend and I went to Blossom & Bourbon on 3/28. We arrived at 6:45pm and were told it would be an hour and a half wait. We waited in the lounge area for about 15min before being seated. I think people heard the long wait time and left. I don't blame them, if I had to wait that long for the poor service we received we wouldn't have waited.We were eager to get our appetizer and drink order in but our waiter, Jose would stop by and say he'd be right with us to not appear again for 15 min. We did see him chugging a beer at a nearby table, so it's not like he wasn't available.We ordered our drinks and appetizer at the same time, appetizer came out first. We had the chicken lollipop, Old Almaden and Let Love Blossom. The three of which were very good.We waited quite a bit after our appetizer and drinks were done for Jose to take our order. He came by later to apologize and tell us he got carried away carrying his niece around the restaurant and introducing her to customers.We ordered the rotisserie chicken, skirt steak, brussel sprouts, Oaxaca old fashion and Kentucky ol' sweet old fashion. The rotisserie chicken (half a whole chicken) comes with potatoes and honestly were the best thing I've had at a restaurant in South San Jose in a long time. Skirt steak was perfect (it is a la carte), the long wait time for food and drinks had my friend very hungry so he ended up eating quite a bit of my chicken.For dessert we had the bread pudding, which does not have raisins (whew) and the gelato sampler. The gelato sampler comes with kahula, pistachio and coffee gelato. The kahula gelato was my favorite.We were all done and out the door by 9:30pm.Cocktails were 5/5, I'll definitely be back to have another Let Love Blossom.Food was 4/5, I'm going to be thinking about those potatoes for a while.Service 2/5, poor service overshadowed what could have been a nice time out for dinner and drinks.I'm a big believer in good first impressions but we'll give it another try in hopes the service is better next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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We went on a Friday at about 6:15 pm. It was cold and they had an outdoor waiting area with heaters and a gas fireplace. They don't take reservations and we had to wait 70 minutes for a table for four. They don't allow drinks in the wait area (assuming it's because they are extremely shot on staff). They don't allow you to buy drinks at var and take outside to their defined wait area. We were seated and the busboy was quick to serve us water and dotted o. Us the entire evening. Our waiter Jose arrived 12 minutes later and went over the menu. We already knew what we wanted as we had perused the menu prior to arrival. We ordered the the goat cheese fritters as an appetizer and a wedge salad. Both delicious. For entrees we had 2 branzini's, one filet mignon, and one lamb chop meal. We were told the Branzinis were served whole, but that they would be de-boned; they were not. We ordered two sides of mac and cheese (each serves 2) and one mash potatoes. The mac n cheese is delicious and cravable. The entrees were good, but fish was on luke-warm side. The cocktails were top notch and worth the price. We had the milkshake and cookies and cheesecake for dessert. We had coffee and cream too. We had ordered 2 decaf coffees, but Jose was honest and advised they don't serve decaf. We got 4 regulars anyways and thanked him for being honest with us. The ambience was good and upscale, which is needed for this area. It was obvious they are short-staffed and gave them a 'pass' as it's a new restaurant We were stuffed and content. Expect to pay about $100 per person not including tip (we were out the door for $240 per couple). We look forward to returning and trying different menu items.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I really wanted to like it but the waiter was extremely insensitive about my food allergy / condition. After he joked (3 times) about my Celiac disease I still could not get a straight answer about whether a dish contained gluten or not. I had to ask to talk to the chef, he was great in checking that my dish was GF. This was overall a painful and unpleasant experience. I am not planning in coming back since their wait staff is not well trained nor considered about dietary/medical restrictions.Dietary restrictions: Terrible place for people with Celiac disease, almost no items in the menu that can be made gluten free and the wait staff is not well trained on how to deal with basic questions. The waiter was even insensitive, making jokes about my medical condition.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This American restaurant has only been opened for three weeks, and the decoration is elegant and a bit retro. Very nice bar, saw many people ordering cocktails. There are not many menu choices.Ordered :Hamachi crudo $20 / 5 pcsOk , just hamachi sashimi with ponzu sauceLobster roll $24 / 3 rollsLobster is fresh , but $8 each just 4 bitsCaesar salad $14Love this one , come with crispy corn bread little sweet good match with salad dressingHamburger $22Average, nothing special with a lots of firesBBQ Beef Ribs $323 bones, Cole slew, corn breadAverage , corn bread inside with green onionWaiting time : 50 minsPeople came here to enjoy drinking, very loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dietary restrictions: Keto FriendlyParking: Back end of lot towards street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Branzino
I live 2 blocks from this new restaurant so I’ve been anxious to try it when it finally opened (which happened last week).Finally had dinner there today and I’m very glad I did. The food was excellent and the service, top notch.Definitely give this restaurant a try. The chicken lollipops and the lobster roll appetizers were very good. And the lamb chops… wow! Haven’t had that quality of lamb chops in years. Perfectly grilled.If you like craft cocktails, they did not disappoint. Incredibly creative and tasty.Make sure to ask for Christopher as your server. He made the experience even better. Really, great server.5 stars all around and in walking distance to me. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5