Absolutely love love love this bar…read more It's quaint but lively and just a great overall atmosphere. Service has been spot on every time I have been. They have a super fun drink menu. And their small bites are too due for. The crispy chicken bites. The fruity pebble rice pudding. A must. Highly recommend

Had an after-dinner drink to celebrate a buddy's milestone birthday. He already had Bar Underdog in…read moremind. I knew it was on California Ave. This was an old haunt of mine back when The Edge dance club was the place to be in this part of Palo Alto. Over the years I had still visited the area for its restaurants and the old camera store Keeble & Shuchat (closed for many years). Stepping into the very dark bar lit by small candles on the table I was immediately reminded at how old I was. It would say it was intimate, but it was a bit too loud to be that. However, it did have an intimate vibe. This joint's specialty (I assumed) was a menu full of house drinks. Sadly, I did not recognize any of them. I went with "You Should Try It" and it was fine. I could not describe what it tasted like, other than it was a mixed drink. My buddy ordered a "Vesper" but it didn't seem like the one Daniel Craig ordered in "Casino Royale". Service was okay and our server was very busy. Still, we got our drinks without having to wait too long. I had forgotten what it was like to go to a popular bar. Pic time.

Monday 8/31/26 12:30 PM Lunchtime. Reservations for 12:30,…read morewe called and they agreed to move them up to 12:45 and would hold the res's for an additional 15 minutes. Party of four, birthday celebration The Duchess ordered an ensalada, Jardinera a jolly Spring mix, romaine, ají amarillo sesame dressing, carrots, cucumbers, & cherry tomatoes. $12.00 added ¼ rotisserie chicken $8.00 5 stars For me: under classico's, Picante con Mariscos a wonderful spicey (not to hot) mix of Braised jumbo prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, Peruvian scallops in a creamy ají panca rocoto sauce served with a large side of small grain rice. $36.004 stars as it is messy, because the whole prawn, shell, legs, head, needs to be removed, and they are covered in sauce. Also Flat Iron $34.00 Grilled 10 oz steak, Yukon mashed potatoes, veggie anticuchero, ají panca cabernet demi-glace. 5 stars Arroz con Mariscos$36.00 Aromatic saffron rice, ají panca fish fumé. Peruvian scallops, head-on prawns, jumbo shrimp, PEI mussels, Manila clams, calamari, fish, & salsa criolla 4 stars, same problem, messy, so the prawns were just put in a take home box. Drinks Ice tea $5.00 with slight strawberry flavor 3 stars, not a fan. Mango Lemonade $7.00 5 stars, but damn pricey! Very good service, seated at half booth and two facing chairs. 5 stars. Brought the birthday boy a dessert with lit candle. We all sang the usual, with me loudly inserting OLD GUY in place of his name. No stars for me . . . No Parking on Castro St, foot traffic only, but plenty parking in a public garage, elevator out of order if your handicapped. Nice colorful ambiance with a casual flair. I'm told that it gets pretty trendy on Fridays. Opens at 11:30 AM everyday, open later on weekends I'll return to sample their ribeye steak off the grill. A Definite recommend!

Excellent all around for excellent food and bar experience…read more I recommend pisco sours and the scallop appetizer

Amazing vibe with live piano and open bar (indoor & outdoor)…read more Service was great with the chef and servers, continuously checking the table and refilling water. Food was overall satisfying. Would revisit for bar experience as well as bar has different food menu too.

I tried calling to share feedback, but they did not answer which I feel is important to note…read more We don't mind paying for a quality experience--especially for special occasions--which is why we chose Broma to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, we left regretting that decision. From the start, the experience felt unwelcoming when we were seated with our 3-year-old daughter. There was no single overtly disrespectful moment, but the overall tone and repeated small interactions made us feel like we were being judged for having a child with us. At one point, when our daughter accidentally dropped her fork while playing, the reaction we received came across as frustration, which added to that feeling. We understand not every restaurant is designed for young children, but Broma presents itself as a place for friends and family. Instead, we felt like we had to constantly manage and overcorrect normal toddler behavior, which created stress and took away from what should have been a special occasion. Because of that, we didn't feel comfortable raising concerns during the meal when the server checked in--we were more focused on getting through the experience without drawing additional attention. We were also offered an off-menu item without any mention of price. The menu we were given did not list the smash burger, so when I ordered a double, I had no context for the cost. The final price was a surprise, and we would have made a different decision with that information upfront. The food itself did not match the price point. The "smash burger" was not prepared in the style typically expected, and overall the meal felt underwhelming for the cost. Lastly, the billing was confusing. The paper receipt listed "gratuity," while the digital receipt labeled the same charge as a "service charge," making it unclear whether an additional tip was expected. That lack of clarity does not align with the level of transparency expected at this price point. We don't mind paying for a great experience, especially for meaningful occasions, but this visit did not meet that standard and ultimately left us regretting our choice to celebrate here.

A co-worker and I were waiting for dinner with our team, so we decided to stop by Murdoch's Bar to…read morewait. The staff there was very kind. A few different restaurants occupies the space here as well. We met up with another person from our team, as he was out with his wife and baby and was going to stop by to say hi, as he couldn't make it to dinner with us. We ordered and he ended up paying for our drinks, which was so thoughtful of him. My co-worker and I sat and talked for a bit and drank. I couldn't quite remember what I ordered but it was definitely delicious! Will definitely be back here if we're in the area to get something to drink. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was super kind.

I like the small-town, rusty vibe. Drinks are decent…read more Bartenders are friendly and fast.

Here is one of the coolest gems in Downtown San Jose. This…read moreis not your standard bar this is the place to get drinks made properly. Every ingredient is fresh not pre made unless you get the on tap cocktails. When you walk in it has an inviting atmosphere and the Kaylen who is the bartender is welcoming to both regulars and those who are new to the bar. I had a drink called the Macintosh which is so refreshing but not overly sweet which I enjoyed.

Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

Amazing cocktails, great ambiance, cordial & kind bartenders, awesome spot. As a Los Altos Hills…read morelocal, this is the IT SPOT. Love Amandine... the best.

Cozy atmosphere, attentive service and an eclectic cocktail menu. The Royal Treatment was…read moreexcellent--wish I'd had time to try one or two more.

Our experience at Valley Goat (our first ever visit) was fantastic. The manager was especially…read morehelpful, juggling my group's constantly changing plans. Great food, great service... yet another winning restaurant from Chef Izard.

Service and staff: - Our server was helpful with answering…read morequestions around sizing of each dish - The staff was also good about letting us know when the kitchen would be closing Food and Drinks: - Potato crepe: plenty of lettuce cups so that everyone in our group of 6 could try one - Scallion focaccia: so good - couldn't get enough of the whipped feta pepper jam. And I'm not even a fan of feta. Could eat this all day - Empanadas: comes with 3 empanadas per order. We were each able to try half of each one. Flavorful - Pork belly: my friends enjoyed this dish - easily shareable amongst the 5 that ate it - Spicy handroll dip: little bit on the smaller side, but tasty. - Cinnabiscuit: this was unique and delicious. We shared amongst 6 of us, but could easily be consumed by one person based on the taste Miscellaneous: - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Good for small and large groups - Food is a little bougey for kids, but we had a kid with us and he enjoyed the French fries - Dishes are definitely meant to be shared - Casual ambiance and a little loud (could still hear each other) since there are a lot of tables inside

Me and my co worker did the happy hour in the front which is Still OG…read more This place is for those that dig the vinyl era because they play the albums and place the cover in front of the turntable. The drinks are named after actual songs which is which is cool. I really enjoyed the So fresh So clean which was refreshing and not so sweet. Each drink is made with fresh ingredients. Their food menu is small but still has enough to choose from to snack on. The bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks they serve and willing to help you pick the best drink for your taste. We did not get a chance to try the Alter Ego which is behind the curtain but next time.

Wow, I don't think I've written a review of a bar/lounge in like 10 years lol. Aging + having a kid…read morewill do that to you. Anyway, I met up with some friends here last weekend and we had a reservation at Alter Ego. I guess it's technically 2 places with Still OG. I have to say, I have really fond memories of Original Gravity from back in the day (ah, the days of my youth...) so it's nice that it's still sort of around though.. technically completely different since there's no more craft beer or duck fat fries lol. We hung out at our table for the whole night, like 4 hours. We all ordered cocktails off the menu and later on ordered some stuff off the menu based on the bartender's suggestion. I first ordered a Calabrian Spritz from the menu which hit the spot for me. Personally, I am not a hard alcohol fan but I enjoy wine and fun lil cocktails that are slightly sweet/not super strong lol. So this drink was nice because it wasn't too sweet and had a lot of volume (I like just sipping on stuff in general and it sucks when you order a cocktail that's like 3 sips of liquid and the rest is ice). The next cocktail I ordered was off the menu and called Like This or That (I think). I think it was some sort of passionfruit + vodka mix and very delicious! We also ordered the cold soba noodles and fries. Fries were crinkle cut and nicely crispy, no complaints. Soba noodles were also good, though some component of it was really spicy, I think the cucumbers. Overall I had a good time here and look forward to coming back, though given how little I go out, who knows when that will be haha.

I totally enjoyed the food! Wish we tried this place sooner! Went here for a chill light meal when…read moreour reservation next door was too late for us. I'm glad we went here instead. First, I love the Wild Mushroom Empanadas! Love the tasty mushroom filling and the warm bite on the empanada. We also tried the Corn Poblano Saute, which is a load of mixed ins but still tastes light and healthy. Next we got the Peruvian ceviche. I like the citrusy taste and a nice palate cleanser from the Lamb Meatball dish that we also got. I really enjoyed all the dishes. We are yet to try the main heavy ones. Will definitely need to go back. Service was fast and everyone was nice. I also like the restaurant's high ceiling and lots of space. It can be a bit dim inside, but they also have outdoor seating.

We came on a late Saturday afternoon with a reservation and were seated right away. We shared a few…read moreplates and everything was really good. My favorites were the Grilled Dates and Churrasco. They have a good number of gluten-free options (sadly not the bread). Service was quick, the drinks were just okay but the food definitely made up for it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and there's public parking nearby.

Good food, amazing kids play area…read more Black garlic fries 5/5 Olive and margarita flatbread 4/5 Our server was very attentive. They also had robotic servers. The outdoor patio and play areas are amazing for kids.

Yikes! Stayed at the hotel this past weekend for a birthday staycation and was excited to try this…read morerestaurant. I dined with my daughter Friday night (08/28). It wasn't busy so I was surprised at how awful the service was. The young man who seated us looked like he hated life. I should've known that his vibe was only the beginning. Our evening went downhill from there...After our order was taken, and our food brought out, we never saw our server again. I finished my prosecco and never got the opportunity to order a second glass. Eventually, I told my 6-year-old to wait while I went and asked for a dessert menu. At which point I mentioned that we never saw our server. The woman at the stand handed me dessert menus and said someone would be with us shortly. A different server came and took our dessert order. But after dessert was brought to us, once again we were ignored. When I tell you that we could've gotten up and left and never paid, nobody would have noticed. That's how much we were ignored. I was fucking pissed at this point. I got up with my child to go complain when the server quickly noticed and asked if everything was ok...fuck no it's not ok! Quickly gave him my room number and said that the evenings service was atrocious. And we walked away. And if the service was bad, the food was worse. When I tell you a DiGiorno pizza is better than their rendition of a margarita pizza, it's not an exaggeration. My pizza literally had four tiny sprigs of basil. And their olive paste garnish on it is unnecessary. Their twist on the margarita pizza was not appetizing. I can't complain about their fries though. It was basically the only thing we ate that we enjoyed. Their guacamole was rough too. Lacked flavor. The dessert was the biggest disappointment, food-wise. It appeared to be a brownie baked on a chocolate chip cookie, cut into a pie slice. It was HARD. I gave up trying to get my spoon through it. Needed a steak knife. The ice cream was fine. After this experience, we decided we would not be eating at the restaurant for the rest of our time at the hotel. We went and picked up food or ordered in. The bartenders seemed nice, but once the afternoon hit, my daughter had to wait over 30 minutes for a Shirley Temple to be brought to the pool. After waiting too long I decided to get up and go to the bar and ask what was going on. Her Shirley Temple was sitting there at the bar, and they had accidentally put it in a typical glass, which is not permitted at the pool. The bartender apologized because the server who had taken my order at the pool, did not relay to the bartender that the order was for the pool area. All in all, I would never eat here again. As a local, it's disappointing because the ambience is nice. But the food is overpriced and not even close to being good. And as for the service? My God. This was officially the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at. Ever. When the manager of the hotel asked how our stay was, I casually mentioned that the restaurant was lacking in a lot of ways. But I didn't expand on the experience. However, I was surprised to see that the manager had taken off the meals from the charges to my room when I checked out. And I sincerely appreciate that. I never asked for it, but was appreciative as it was unexpected. Bottom line. The hotel is a nice stay, and I plan on staying again. But you couldn't pay me to eat at that restaurant.