Very disappointed... They closed one hour before the expected hour. And put us outside. Never coming back again !
Michael Georgariou III
Service was incredibly slow. I sat down at the bar and didn’t have someone ask me if I wanted a drink for ~15 minutes. I then got and finished my drink, and waited another ~15 minutes before I got a chance to get another and put food in.
Meric Velasco
Lots of TVs, good food, good service, my son ordered their house burger medium well with fries. It was cooked perfect and the fries were hot, crispy and lightly salted . I partook in the 34oz Lagunitas which was poured well and fantastically chilled.
Paul C
I know San Jose is sleepy but they were closing before 8 on a Tuesday 🤷🏻♂️
Michael Oakley
Rookies is an awesome sports bar, and the food is really good. The atmosphere is great, and the service is always fast. The bartenders and servers are really hot, and they are really fast, friendly, and polite. Overall, it's one of my favorite sports bars in the Bay area.
Levi’s season ticket holder and lifelong 49ers fan. Was looking for a local sports bar to watch the Niners vs Tampa Bay game last weekend. Rookies in downtown San Jose looked like a good option with all the TV’s and projection screens. I got lucky and found a parking spot in a loading zone, which was free on Sunday morning. I saw two people get let in a few minutes after 9am.
I wandered in and was asked by the hostess whether I wanted to sit at the bar or a high top with bar stools. I chose a high top away from the brighter front half of the bar for tv and projection screen visibility. They did turn on the audio on the house speaker system to make it possible to follow the Niners game. Unfortunately, the projector bulbs are so burnt out that there is barely any light reaching the screens. Zero contrast. It’s a shame because the projectors look like an expensive high end Sony model. If the bulbs are replaced, they should look a ton better but who knows how long they’ve been like this and if they care enough to order and install new bulbs.
The angle of the table and stools was perpendicular to the screens, so I had to turn at a hard angle to see the game. Once my bro-in-law arrived, we ordered some drinks and a massive platter of nachos with steak. It took the entirety of the game to consume about 2/3 of it. The flavor was pretty good with plenty of cheese, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and slices of jalapeños. I ordered an Irish Coffee that was pretty high on ABV. Later I ordered a Ballast Point Sculpin. Their beer selection was decent if not a bit conventional.
Service was fine, a team of young waitresses were constantly circulating around the bar. It was pretty early to be drinking for a 10am East Coast away game. Interestingly, it seemed like there was a large amount of Pittsburgh Steelers fans there, and Steelers memorabilia on the wall. I was glad the Niners pulled out the win on a last second Jake Moody field goal, but I don’t know if I would return.
Parking: In downtown San Jose, there are a lot of different parking options but not a lot of parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Patrick Ferguson
49ers game. Loud. That’s fine. They were playing well. Lousy service. Mid food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Carla Gamboni
The food was great….a great place to watch the game. The service was ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salads
Wheelos Dos
Decent sports bar. Lots of TV's and many college games playing. Food was standard bar fare, but well prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings, Chicken Wings
Eric Heckman
A sports bar that can’t show the Olympics. What? We asked three times but half of the 20 TVs were on interviews of SF Giants players after the game was way over. Don’t go there to see sports
Went here while we were working in San Jose and it definitely was not what they make it seem like on the internet. The bartender had no personality or hospitality and was to busy talking to his regulars and other employees (that would come behind the bar and make their own drinks) to be a good server. I ordered a double and got a pint full of cranberry juice for $18. The appetizers we ordered (calamari & meatballs) we're not good and tasted frozen and the meatballs tasted microwaved. There were 4 of us we got the burger that did not come with cheese like asked for by my employee so when he asked he was given two slices of cold cheddar cheese on a cold plate to put on his $23 Juicy Lucy Burger, pulled pork sandwich (had a few slices of cabbage not coleslaw and not much flavor except cold and salty). I asked for crispy fries and got soggy fries, I asked him for crispy fries again and got your average cooked fries not crispy! The Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich was ordered with Cajun Fries, the sandwich didn't have much meat and the fries were like a spoon full of salt. When I gave him my card to pay he came back and asked me to review the receipt to make sure it was correct and disappeared. The best thing about this place was how many TV's they have besides that it was a ??. 2- double cocktails, 1- single cocktail, 2- sodas, 1- calamari appetizer, 1- meatball appetizer, 2- pulled pork sandwiches, 1- burger with cold cheese and overcooked and 1- philly cheese steak sandwich for $185! Applebee's would have been better and cheaper.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
josiah chandler
Food was good it was lovely would go there anytime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Nick Rodriguez
Great food and great service and a lot of screens for sports
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, City Slicker Burger and Fries, Carne Asada Taco Salad, Wings, Nacho Platter, Onion Rings, Burger, Fries Chips, Gobble Up Burger, Pork Rinds
Rachel Unger
The service here has always been outstanding. I've brought a group of 20+people (we called ahead of time, but they don't take reservations) and they accommodated us graciously. Most recently we came in at 9pm on a Thursday for some burgers and we were grateful the kitchen was still open! A good sports bar with cheerful service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kyle Harris
I wish I knew what the food and atmosphere was like but before we even opened the door half way, the hostess started yelling at us that we couldn't come in, don't bother, we aren't serving alcohol or food. This was at 9 PM on a Saturday.
Very disappointed... They closed one hour before the expected hour. And put us outside. Never coming back again !
Service was incredibly slow. I sat down at the bar and didn’t have someone ask me if I wanted a drink for ~15 minutes. I then got and finished my drink, and waited another ~15 minutes before I got a chance to get another and put food in.
Lots of TVs, good food, good service, my son ordered their house burger medium well with fries. It was cooked perfect and the fries were hot, crispy and lightly salted
. I partook in the 34oz Lagunitas which was poured well and fantastically chilled.
I know San Jose is sleepy but they were closing before 8 on a Tuesday 🤷🏻♂️
Rookies is an awesome sports bar, and the food is really good. The atmosphere is great, and the service is always fast. The bartenders and servers are really hot, and they are really fast, friendly, and polite. Overall, it's one of my favorite sports bars in the Bay area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Burger, Nachos with Carne Asada, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak, Chicken Wings
Levi’s season ticket holder and lifelong 49ers fan. Was looking for a local sports bar to watch the Niners vs Tampa Bay game last weekend. Rookies in downtown San Jose looked like a good option with all the TV’s and projection screens. I got lucky and found a parking spot in a loading zone, which was free on Sunday morning. I saw two people get let in a few minutes after 9am.
I wandered in and was asked by the hostess whether I wanted to sit at the bar or a high top with bar stools. I chose a high top away from the brighter front half of the bar for tv and projection screen visibility. They did turn on the audio on the house speaker system to make it possible to follow the Niners game. Unfortunately, the projector bulbs are so burnt out that there is barely any light reaching the screens. Zero contrast. It’s a shame because the projectors look like an expensive high end Sony model. If the bulbs are replaced, they should look a ton better but who knows how long they’ve been like this and if they care enough to order and install new bulbs.
The angle of the table and stools was perpendicular to the screens, so I had to turn at a hard angle to see the game. Once my bro-in-law arrived, we ordered some drinks and a massive platter of nachos with steak. It took the entirety of the game to consume about 2/3 of it. The flavor was pretty good with plenty of cheese, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and slices of jalapeños. I ordered an Irish Coffee that was pretty high on ABV. Later I ordered a Ballast Point Sculpin. Their beer selection was decent if not a bit conventional.
Service was fine, a team of young waitresses were constantly circulating around the bar. It was pretty early to be drinking for a 10am East Coast away game. Interestingly, it seemed like there was a large amount of Pittsburgh Steelers fans there, and Steelers memorabilia on the wall. I was glad the Niners pulled out the win on a last second Jake Moody field goal, but I don’t know if I would return.
Parking: In downtown San Jose, there are a lot of different parking options but not a lot of parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
49ers game. Loud. That’s fine. They were playing well.
Lousy service. Mid food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
The food was great….a great place to watch the game. The service was ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salads
Decent sports bar. Lots of TV's and many college games playing. Food was standard bar fare, but well prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings, Chicken Wings
A sports bar that can’t show the Olympics. What? We asked three times but half of the 20 TVs were on interviews of SF Giants players after the game was way over. Don’t go there to see sports
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Went here while we were working in San Jose and it definitely was not what they make it seem like on the internet. The bartender had no personality or hospitality and was to busy talking to his regulars and other employees (that would come behind the bar and make their own drinks) to be a good server. I ordered a double and got a pint full of cranberry juice for $18. The appetizers we ordered (calamari & meatballs) we're not good and tasted frozen and the meatballs tasted microwaved. There were 4 of us we got the burger that did not come with cheese like asked for by my employee so when he asked he was given two slices of cold cheddar cheese on a cold plate to put on his $23 Juicy Lucy Burger, pulled pork sandwich (had a few slices of cabbage not coleslaw and not much flavor except cold and salty). I asked for crispy fries and got soggy fries, I asked him for crispy fries again and got your average cooked fries not crispy! The Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich was ordered with Cajun Fries, the sandwich didn't have much meat and the fries were like a spoon full of salt. When I gave him my card to pay he came back and asked me to review the receipt to make sure it was correct and disappeared. The best thing about this place was how many TV's they have besides that it was a ??. 2- double cocktails, 1- single cocktail, 2- sodas, 1- calamari appetizer, 1- meatball appetizer, 2- pulled pork sandwiches, 1- burger with cold cheese and overcooked and 1- philly cheese steak sandwich for $185! Applebee's would have been better and cheaper.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was good it was lovely would go there anytime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Great food and great service and a lot of screens for sports
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, City Slicker Burger and Fries, Carne Asada Taco Salad, Wings, Nacho Platter, Onion Rings, Burger, Fries Chips, Gobble Up Burger, Pork Rinds
The service here has always been outstanding. I've brought a group of 20+people (we called ahead of time, but they don't take reservations) and they accommodated us graciously. Most recently we came in at 9pm on a Thursday for some burgers and we were grateful the kitchen was still open! A good sports bar with cheerful service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I wish I knew what the food and atmosphere was like but before we even opened the door half way, the hostess started yelling at us that we couldn't come in, don't bother, we aren't serving alcohol or food. This was at 9 PM on a Saturday.
Service: 1
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