Poor House Bistro

317 W St John St, San Jose
(408) 292-5837

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John Cameron

They added an 18% mandatory service fee for ordering a pizza for just two. The worst part is the place is kind of like fast food - you order at the counter and have to pick up your own water and beer.

Owners do right and bake the 18% into your prices and not sneaky mandatory fees. I live around here and won't be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Louie Marquez

The food is excellent! I dropped an order of excellent wings walking down the ramp.
Jay jumped up, cleaned the mess and brought us another order on the house!!
Made my evening!!!

Clorinde MS

Very friendly waitress Michelle and lovely authentic Cajun food. There was a band playing too. We enjoyed it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Desiree R.

The SHRIMP AND GRITS!!!!

What a perfect dish!! Literally... Made to perfection!!

Creamy, cheesy deliciousness topped with fresh, plump, meaty shrimp.

It was so good that I did a little happy dance after I finished eating!!

This dish is hard to find in San Jose and I'm so glad that not only do they make it, but they do it fantastically!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Russell Knight

Overpriced selfservice. Food was over seasoned.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Talia Karasinski

Had dinner here on a Friday night and there was a live band! Seating was easy to find, the staff was so friendly and the vibes were great. We tried the jambalaya and the fried shrimp. Both were pretty good! The food came out quickly. Overall a great experience and I’d definitely visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Mungin

Catfish was great- loved the texture - crunchy on the outside and tender inside, amazing atmosphere, live music was really nice. red beans and rice was just a little bit plain and that’s my only knock. Great spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lisa coffland

We had the great time at The Pour House. When we arrived it was quite busy and autumn told us it works be a 45 minute wait. So we ordered drinks at the bar, which were fabulous. I had the honeysuckle lemonade and the others had espresso martinis. Autumn did a wonderful job of getting us seated within 15 minutes. Then we had the sweetest waitress, Ashley. She described everything to a T and took perfect care of us. Don’t even get me started on the dinners. 10 out of 10! I had the Chicken Gnocchi, while the others had Spicy Korean Rice Bowl, coconut shrimp bowl and a smash burger. You won’t go wrong stopping here for great food and great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lawrence Boesch

Incredibly sound place to chill

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivonne Gamez

Came exclusively for the music the drinks and atmosphere were top notch! The food was okay a little bit too salty for my taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Cherise Johnson

My husband and I are repeat customers of this place. We've been here three times in one month for the delicious food😁🤣🤩🤩🤩 and the music is 🔥fire .... live bands, you can not beat that

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

alayna pham

Its just okay.. the seafood was honestly not that good and gumbo could've been better. the crawfish pasta was better heated up with chili oil/hot sauce though

Neik Mahp

Food and service was ok. This is a seat yourself, order and pick up at counter. They charge a service fee that is not posted on the menu or at the counter. I gave a tip, but didn't find out about it until after. They got me for 5 bucks, but never again or anyone I know.

Robin Magovern

Love the music! (Kit Anderson was great)

maribel acosta

Loved the atmosphere. the gumbo was good, but everything else was just ok. Dont think i would go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

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