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    3.9 (573 reviews)
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    Leana A.

    Great small bites. The octopus was a standout with squid ink toast, shrimp gambas & corn elote was really good. Cocktails were great too. We really enjoyed our meal.

    Sangeeta P.

    A friend and I decided to spend Galentine's Day with dinner at this place. The reviews and the menu looked great, so I made a reservation for Friday at 6:00 p.m. Since this is in downtown San Jose and parking can be awful, I called ahead to ask about parking availability. Jon returned my call and mentioned that the parking structure across the street offers free parking for the first 90 minutes, with minimal charges afterward. This is usually true unless there's an event at the SAP Center, in which case parking is paid. On the day of our reservation, we left early to account for traffic and parking. I'm glad we did, because I couldn't initially find the parking structure and spent about 10 minutes circling downtown. Eventually, I took a chance, and parking ended up being easy to find in the structure that evening. From there, it was less than a one‑minute walk to the restaurant via the San Pedro side. There's plenty of outdoor seating. I didn't notice heating lamps, but I assume they have some. The restaurant faces a street closed to traffic, so there are only pedestrians and rickshaws, which makes it very pleasant to sit outside without dealing with cars. We chose to sit inside since it was chilly. We were seated immediately, though it took a while for the server to come over--I had to catch her eye to get service. Once we did, the service was great. The menu features small plates meant to be shared, though the prices are standard. We shared a cheese board with three cheeses and accompaniments, a plate of three small empanadas, a beef slider, and beignets for dessert. The total came to about $100. The restaurant was almost full and noisy, which was expected, but the music was unnecessarily loud. The bread and cheese were delicious. The empanadas could have been better (they lacked flavor), and the slider was satisfying. After the small portions for the main meal, we were pleasantly surprised by the beignets--we received six generously sized beignets with caramel and chocolate sauce, and they were the highlight of the meal. There were plenty of vegetarian options on the menu, as well as some gluten‑free choices. I also tried the bubbly flight, and the pours were generous for the price. The drink menu is extensive. Overall, it was a great evening with good food and drinks.

    Ahi Tuna
    Stephen L.

    Okay, we love the food and the drinks here, the ambiance is great, yet what kills me is at how inefficient this operation is and it only seems to be getting worse. This is our 3rd time here and it's gotten amply worse with each go over the last year. Management needs to figure it out and decide on being a high end restaurant with wait times or registrations, not churning people that are borderline pissed off like I was waiting for 40 mins with a half empty restaurant. On Super Bowl Sunday weekend, you can't be shedding people from line with a freaking half empty restaurant as this looks and reflects really badly on District. My three suggestions for improvements to help destress your staff and also optimize the operation to give it this very high end feel that it has and can be: 1) Limit the food menu as right now it's too diverse and clogs the wait times for food turnaround 2) Reduce the kinds of cocktails that are made or create a set specialized menu to not bog the bartender down with side drinks 3) Remove reservations from being an option or tighten up the reservation timeframe to reduce downtime in the restaurant This restaurant was operating at 50% capacity today following clean-up from a party that ended 3 hours prior to us showing up after 8:30 pm (party ended at 5 pm) and the fact that there were reservations and people not there on time nor accounting for the Super Bowl weekend is such nonsense!!! You also are stressing your staff out who understand time pressure and do not need to feel this from inefficiencies set by ownership. Food pictured below and definitely wanted to enjoy dessert yet couldn't give another 30 minutes of our time here tonight. Hopefully this changes in the future so we can come back and until then, I gave this place 5 stars for the first 2 rounds and had high hopes that it would change in between after settling in further and it hasn't.

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    Kay O.

    My foodie Friend and I were walking her dog and we were actually walking to the coffee shop down the way when she noticed their sandwich board sign out in front stating they had happy hour and! We had to go check it out!! I went to the bar to ask if we could sit outside and the bartender gladly seated us after checking the weather app on his phone! So sweet! It was actually raining often on earlier and we didn't think about it! Lol we were really just excited about oysters! The drinks were perfectly balanced with a little kick thanks to the bartender, Travis and the oysters were freaking huge!! It was two for one during their happy hour, so we got a dozen and two well drinks! The Moscow mules were perfect!! We were thoroughly impressed with the ambience inside the restaurant as well as their rustic modern look. Outside it was a traditional patio lake setting with heat lamps! We will definitely stop by here again, and I can't wait to try their other drinks. They also had a number of wines. More for us to try next time!

    HH Paloma ($9)
    Elena N.

    Date: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 Time: around 5:15pm Party of: 3 What: Happy Hour, every day from 5pm-6pm *2 for 1 Happy Hour Oysters by the half dozen ($21) *Happy Hour Fries ($9) *Happy Hour Elote ($9) *Happy Hour Ceviche ($9) *Happy Hour Deviled Eggs ($9) *HH Paloma ($9) x4 *HH Old Fashioned ($9) x3 *HH Moscow Mule ($9) x2 *SJ Mandate: 6 ($8.28) I haven't been to District in I don't even know how long. When the boys wanted to hit up happy hour, I was down. I remember they had a pretty good HH menu? Food wise, we basically ordered everything except the arancini and chicken wings. All food offerings were $9 each. They also had $7 drafts and $8 wells and wines. We stuck to the $9 cocktails and tried all three listed. The oysters were a lil pricey for HH at $3.50 each. The elote they cut into "ribs" so I found them a lil hard to eat. Everything else was good to munch on while sipping our drinks. When we arrived, we were one of the few groups here so just grabbed 3 seats at the bar. The bartender was lovely and let us get all our HH special orders in before it ended. Had a great time. Would definitely consider coming back for another HH. REVIEW #3818

    House Chardonay
    Marlon P.

    Came here for drinks and Esmerelda helped us out great. We were in a rush so we only got drinks but looking around us the food looked great. I will be coming back next week to try out their fry chicken and caviar and their oysters for sure for happy hour. It is a nice and relaxing here, not crowded and no rush at least for 5:30pm-7pm

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    Jeremy M.

    We were trying to get our waitress, Esmeralda, for 10 minutes looking to order our last batch of happy hour menu items at 5:50 pm. Apparently that is too close to the end of happy hour at 6 pm because you're going to wait longer than 10 minutes to even be able to flag her down. I saw that she was being a host and bringing people to their tables outside while I was inside a table inside trying to flag her down without being too aggressive. When I was finally able to flag her down, it was 6:03 and she said there was nothing she could do to get in the last happy hour even though we've been trying to get her. And after I mentioned that, she immediately became defensive and said she was always nearby and it was our fault for not being able catch her earlier. I understand that's good that she was seating people and that it was busy but you can't blame me for missing the happy hour time when I've been trying to call the one waitress over. I think this restaurant needs to get more waiters who are not double shifting as a host too or at least check up on people near the end of happy hour so they're not missing out and leaving a bad experience. Or better yet, just increase their happy hour past a literal one hour. Overall the food is good, drinks are good, the service is too slow at times. I'd come again but I guess I'm not happy about this experience.

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    Brooke L.

    I highly don't recommend this place if you're vegan. They had a menu out front, so we checked it out to make sure they had options for us before we went in. They did, A handful of things to choose from. So we thought. Upon ordering the vegan dishes. The waitress said that there's no way they could make it vegan or substitute the dish because it was premade. We asked why it was listed as a vegan option, she said the person who made the menu must have not known what veganism is. The drinks were...meh. Came out in tiny glasses, no one in our party enjoyed them. When we asked for water or napkins from a different waiter, we got attitude back. Overall not a good vibe or place to eat from our experience. I unfortunately did not capture a menu while we were there but here's an example of their menu from google, showing vegan options when there's clearly not.

    French Fries, Fontina & Spinach Arancini**, chicken wings
    Annie K.

    Came here for happy hour and walked in--light crowd, very chill atmosphere. The cocktails we tried were sweet and flavorful, exactly my kind of drinks, and the service was efficient. Food was a highlight: the French fries with aioli were addictive, and the chicken wings were solid too. Happy hour menu had great variety and excellent deals--definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a casual spot with quality drinks and snacks. Oysters also on the happy hour menu! Overall, an enjoyable experience. I'll likely come back to explore more of their menu.

    Smoked chicken empanadas
    Maggie W.

    District has added a caviar bump to its menu since I last frequented this location! I stand by my belief that this is /the/ corporate dining location in downtown San Jose! Everyone can order family style for the table and nothing is really meant to be had individually. I find that at company events if people can order for themselves, they tend to do so. Our table had 10 people and we did not sign a contract this time. We came on a Tuesday around 5 PM and were able to be seated after the servers pushed a few tables together for our party. The caviar was fresh and served as it should be- on a marble spoon lying atop pink sea salt contained within a seashell. We ordered approximately 60 oysters for our group- clearly the best Happy Hour deal they have to offer! The tuna crispy rice was good, the wings were well seasoned albeit veering towards the saltier side, and the ice cream trio (mint white chocolate, vanilla, and muscovado sugar) was very creamy and well done. I preferred the mint white chocolate and vanilla to the muscovado sugar, I found the molasses aftertaste a tad too imposing.

    Auriana N.

    Absolutely floored with everything that they have on the menu we stopped in for a nightcap and the wine list is massive. I definitely will say I'm coming back to try the caviar

    Mai tai n wheat beer
    Bindi S.

    Went on Sunday night the day before Cinco De Mayo. Went at 8pm and was fairly quiet with just a couple tables full. Looks like we had just missed the live band. Ordered a couple drinks-the mai tai and wheat beer. Both were good albeit small for the price. For food, we got the arancini balls, fries and risotto. It all tasted good and was glad to have veg options.wanted to try the butternut squash pizza but they were out of some ingredients. Note that the server said the chef does not come in on Sundays. Total was about $90. Expensive but enjoyed the place, the food and the drinks. Our server was friendly.

    espresso martini and mai thai with whipped burrata cheese and prosciutto
    Nehir Ezgi K.

    We visited the place after 11 pm on saturday. We had espresso martini and mai thai with whipped burrata cheese and prosciutto. It was very tasty. And the bread it comes with is another level of deliciousness. Ambiance was perfect, service was top notch. Drinks were on point. I especially paid attention to the bartender, he was super clean. He was washing his hands after each drink. I wish I asked his name. To cut it short, we will def be back!

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    Do you still offer weekend bottomless mimosa brunch?

    Hi David, we stopped serving brunch after Covid. We don't have plans to reopen brunch, BUT we are opening for Sunday dinner starting this weekend. Doors open at 4PM.

    Are there non diary cheeses available for the pizzas?

    Hi Josh, we do not carry non-dairy cheese but we can make our pizzas without cheese for those with intolerance to dairy.

    What time is Happy hour?

    Tues-Sat, 5-6PM

    Is happy hour only available at the bar?

    Christine B. Is correct. Happy Hour is everywhere in District. Happy New Year!

    Do you validate parking (there's a big lot, multi-level lot across from you)?

    Hi Laurie, yes we do. See you soon.

    Is Happy Hour offered throughout the whole restaurant or is it only in a bar area? Some places only offer happy hour prices at the bar. Thank you 😊

    Happy hour is from 4-6 PM Mon-Sat. Does that answer your question?

    Do you have vegan options?

    Yes, just ask your server for options. Some are vegan as is and other dishes can be made vegan on request. We look forward to seeing you.

    Is brunch only on sundays now?

    Yes, Sundays starting at 11AM.

    Do they have a space to just grab drinks/lounge area?

    Hi Maya, yes we do. You can see pics at www.districtsj.com.

    Is this place 21+ only or can you still eat here without getting alcoholic drinks if you're underage?

    Hi, you can still eat at District if you are underage. We start checking IDs between 9 and 10 PM on Fri and Sat nights.

    Do they serve bottomless mimosas?

    Yes on Saturday and Sunday if you order the Bottomless Brunch.

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    Blossom & Bourbon

    4.2
    (711 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$$

    We had such a great experience at Blossom & Bourbon! Everything we ordered was absolutely…read moredelicious. We tried the steak tacos, smoked chicken lollipops, skirt steak, creamed spinach, and mashed potatoes, and there honestly wasn't a single thing we wouldn't order again. The meats were cooked perfectly, the sides were fantastic, and everything had so much flavor. We were already talking about what we'd reorder on our next visit! One thing to know before you go is that they don't take reservations, so if you're walking in during a busy time, there's a good chance you'll have a bit of a wait. Thankfully, you can grab drinks from the bar and sit outside while you wait, which made it really enjoyable and didn't feel like an inconvenience at all. Great food, great atmosphere, and absolutely worth the wait. We will definitely be back!

    Busy restaurant even for a weeknight. Surprising considering this place is a little more upscale…read more Food and drinks are not the cheapest here and I would say for the average consumer, maybe eating here (or a similar restaurant) once a month would be reasonable to fit one's budget. Onto the food...rib eye steak, at $58, was cooked perfectly. Not overdone and tasty with garlic butter on top. Also a decent cut of meat that wasn't tough. Price is acceptable for a 16 oz size steak of this quality. Lobster rolls as an appetizer, were just the right portion if you're not too hungry and don't want to eat a full meal. Good lobster to dough ratio and the sauce it came with was adequate. Friendly service and the restaurant was staffed appropriately for the number of patrons it had. Clean and welcoming interior. Parking lot is available.

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    The far left side of the restaurant- bar is directly in the middle.
    Fries that come w/ the French Dip
    Fries that come w/ the French Dip
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    Paper Plane

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    It was my first time visiting this bar, would definitely come back. Vibes were great, lighting and…read moreambience was good, service was amazing. Janay (lead bartender) took care of us and was inviting and welcoming. You can tell she knows what she's doing in terms of mixology, and offered me a complimentary strawberry shochu (japanese pepper) shot to celebrate my first time in SF! Vibes were great, service was great, and the line wasn't long at all. Will definitely be coming back in the future.

    Maybe we went on an off day but my experience was kind of mid…read more We discovered this place from their social media post about $20 prime rib Tuesdays. We quickly learned that it's actually closer to $40 since you need to buy a $14-17 mocktail/cocktail. I'll be honest, I don't drink that much so I can't tell you if that's expensive but it does feel like a bit of a bait and switch. We ordered truffle fries, koji wings, the classic burger and two prime rib dinners. All of the food arrived at different times so some of it was already cold before we started eating. I know we could start eating whatever comes out first but let's be honest. Dining with friends is a very social event and it's somewhat standard for dishes to arrive together. I also ordered subbed truffle fries, was charged the sub, but ended up getting regular fries Food-wise, the koji wings were pretty good. There was a good amount of seasoning and the breading texture was super crispy. The meat itself was a bit bland. Truffle fries were super crunchy and had a balanced truffle flavor. Burger was fine. I've definitely had and made better burgers before. It was a pretty standard burger. Cooked good. A bit overpriced for how mild of a burger it was though. Prime rib was a huge portion. I only had a couple bites from my friends but it seemed well-seasoned. Some parts were nice and tender but the red parts were very chewy. Overall, main dishes were OK in portion but lackluster in experience. Side portions are on the smaller end considering their price but generally delicious. Considering their extensive alcohol collection, I think this place is definitely known for its vibe and drinks rather than its food. Staff seem super friendly though! Especially the bartenders

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    2026 World Cup game day crowd
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    Drinks + appetizers
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    Goodtime Bar

    Goodtime Bar

    4.7
    (244 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    OMG, I am truly impressed with the food here! Most restaurants have at least one so-so dish, but…read morenot Goodtime Bar. Went here on a Saturday night with a girlfriend and we ordered: Steak Fries, Bucatini Pasta, Clams, Tomato & Cheese Dip (AMAZING! ) In fact, every single dish was completely on point. The vibe inside is super fun--there's a tiny bar lit up by a spinning disco ball. However, the ordering process is pretty disconnected and chaotic. You normally have to order food and drinks at the bar, but because the entire interior was so packed with people waiting for tables and pre-dinner drinks, the host kindly offered to help us at our table. The catch? She could only take our food order and not the drinks. It's definitely a bit disorderly, but the incredible food almost makes up for the logistical mess!

    I came here with a party of 8 for a birthday celebration. There are no reservations, just walk-in /…read morefirst come first serve basis. The bar was pretty busy with groups at all the tables so we had to sit outside on stools at a fold up table. You walk inside to place an order then you get seated at a table. The staff were really nice and gave great recommendations for our group who were beginner wine drinkers. Super cool vibe inside, they even have a disco ball and cute decor. My expectations were already low as I'm not usually into tapas style (aka small portion but expensive and possibly mediocre food) but boy was I wrong. All of the food that we ordered was genuinely so good. I still think about the BUCATINI (tom yum butter, lime, garlic and basil) and would solely come back for that dish. The portion sizes were on the smaller side but it is tapas, we had a group of 8 hungry people so that was on our part lol Overall, would recommend and come back to try some of their other dishes and wine! super cute for date night

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    Indoor seating area
    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
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