Long overdue review because we've been to Orchard City Kitchen a few times, and our latest visit…read morewas the perfect excuse to finally write one. We came for a casual weekday lunch to celebrate our 22nd anniversary after spending the whole morning at a day spa. We sat outside and enjoyed a little bit of everything. The blackened hamachi tataki was refreshing and perfect for a summer lunch. Their take on steak and eggs, deviled eggs topped with Wagyu, is so simple but packs a punch. The Korean fried chicken was crunchy with a tangy sauce and great for sharing. And of course, we had to get the BBB, which is always a must for us! After all that, we shared the cheesesteak sandwich and I honestly thought I was going to tap out, but it wasn't heavy at all. It was so good that we finished the whole thing. Somehow, we even had room for Beth's hand pie, a delicious peach compote that tasted like a churro and peach pie had a baby. The cocktails were also a highlight. I had the Coco Julius, which is dangerously good because it's so smooth, fruity, and refreshing with orange and pineapple. Hubby had the La Ola with strawberries and hibiscus. Another great meal at OCK!

It had been a minute since my last visit here, but their fall menu definitely did not disappoint…read more We went with the grilled ribeye paired with Jimmy Nardello peppers and truffled smashed potatoes. I particularly love how the ribeye was cooked perfectly without being charred and I love the sauce it came with. The portions here always lean on the smaller side, but it was honestly ideal for girls since we weren't trying to leave with a heavy food coma. We also shared the flourless chocolate cake, which was absolutely divine paired with the peanut butter frosting and espresso ice cream. Solid food, great service, and good overall dining experience. That said, I'd say this spot is best saved for a GNO as the portions might be a bit too small for the guys, and it'd get way too pricey trying to get them full!

To be honest this was one of the best service I've had the host was very lovely and took us to our…read morespot greeted the waiter got to us right away showed us the special and what he recommended did not hesitate to help us when we called and the food the food was beyond amazing the jambalaya was spicy but tasted very Rich and fabulous for the price I was paying overall just a well experience

This was my 3rd time visiting Water Tower Kitchen. The first time was 4 years ago and for lunch…read more Today we called an audible and decided to go for brunch since we were at the Farmers Market. We were seated immediately in the patio area. Service was fantastic! Everyone was very nice

great service from david! :) very communicative and kind, thank you!! The food was also good and…read morethe place is a vibeee

Good food great service David G was our server and he was…read moreawesome! I recommend this place for brunch hands done!

We've had this place on our list for a few years and only just checked it out this summer. This was…read morean overwhelmingly good experience, and the vibes were really great. Definitely an upscale elevated version of a family restaurant, including the warm hospitality and generous portion sizes. The decor and size of the restaurant were awesome too, and great for all sorts of celebrations. Large comfortable waiting area as well. Everyone from the host, to server, runners, and bussers provided exceptional hospitality and service. Food was well balanced and flavorful, with good plating Steak and sides were decadent and tender and flavorful in all the ways you want steak and carbs to be. The Brussels salad ended up being a sleeper hit and great palette cleanser throughout the meal. Cauliflower was lowkey S tier, crispy, saucy but still light. Cookies and cream did the final KO into the food coma on the way home. Drinks were well crafted as well. Overall, instant hit for us

Blossom and Bourbon has an amazing ambiance that made our night a wonderful dining experience…read more The service was incredible, our server was super attentive, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. He even gave us great recs and all came out as advertised. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great as well. Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth visiting! Things we liked, the ribeye (4/5), the lamb chops (5/5), the skirt steak (3/5) was good if you like it more on the tart side (lots of lime). The fries (4/5) were good and big portions to share as well. We also got the chips trio (3.5/5) and thought it was a great app to share as well. Drinks: pretty and dangerous (4/5 - think lychee martini but better) Blossom passion fruit (4/5 - nice presentation and if you like it more tart you'll love this) Bourbon flight (5/5 - if you want a taste of diff bourbons) Old fashion (5/5- if you like it STRONG... it was very strong, but bourbon was great)

Wow! Everything was so good here and the service was amazing too. The owner took the time to…read moreexplain to us the inspiration behind the dishes and that really made the restaurant super inviting. We started with the crab crostini and the Brussels sprouts. The crab was very fresh and each crostini had a large portion of crab on top. The Brussels sprouts were very crispy and very umami with the cheese and bacon combination mixed in. The empanada was honestly a showstopper. I don't know how to describe it other than you have to try it. Both pastas were good but I prefer the mushroom one over the short rib ragu. The halibut was also good, and the basil sauce made it even better. I was already super impressed with everything but I think the stars were the 2 desserts. The Dubai cheesecake was an Italian style cheesecake, so it was a lot lighter than I was expecting (which was welcomed) and captured the essence of Dubai chocolate without being too overwhelming. The Lira in Wonderland was also SO good. It had a crown of cotton candy and was a mix of biscoff cookies, dehydrated red velvet cake (don't knock it till you try it), butterscotch sauce, and strawberries. I was honestly blown away by this meal.

I had high hopes for this upscale Mediterranean spot in downtown Campbell. Lots of hype, but the…read morefood was average and service was all over the place. I thought some dishes were great; the wagyu burger was decadent. Other dishes were not that special. The scallops didn't taste too fresh (likely frozen) and combining them with hummus didn't quite work. The side of bread was practically insulting. $5 for stale table bread was a surprise. Dishes arrived very late; we were nearly forgotten when we tried to order, and then after ordering, we waited 40 minutes between appetizers and the main course. Not because they were cooking it; they just forgot we were there and when they brought out the dishes, the scallops were no longer just-cooked, and the burger had been sitting for a bit. No apology, just an acknowledgment it was late, and no discount (not even on the stale bread). They offered us wine, we said we didn't drink, and they just moved on. I debated a lot about how to review this. It's my personal experience that was disappointing, and I'm glad some reviews are very upbeat. But there's a handful of reviews noting frustrating delays... and that needs to be worked on.

Really good service from start to finish - attentive but not hovering. I enjoyed the crab benedict,…read morebut the standout dish in our group was the Chicken and Waffles with spicy honey - highly recommend! Inside is a bit noisy but with a nice ambiance - outside is pleasant and quiet but you're just on a sidewalk to the parking lot. Easy parking, by the way, as it's in a strip mall. We went at 11:30 on a Thursday and there was no wait. Food came out quickly and piping hot.

I had to come check out this new place, since Santa Clara doesn't have too many breakfast spots. I…read morelove breakfast, so I got the Croissant French Toast and it was Delicious! My Bestie got more of a traditional breakfast and she said it was okay, nothing too special. Our server was helpful and even though we were playing catch up, he checked in on us. I liked the modern decor and there were tv's for a sports bar style countertop. So I'd definitely come back here again, but I wish they had some seasonal specialities or something interesting. Then again, they're new, and the place was packed on this Wednesday morning at 11a. So maybe there's more to come! Hee

My friends and I were going to be in the area and we were going to meet up to have some lunch…read morefirst. We made a reservation ahead of time since we didnt want to wait to be seated on a Saturday. When we first got there at 1 pm, it was super busy. They were getting the table ready when we got there. We ate and lingered for awhile and by the time we left, the lunch crowd was dying down. Service was friendly and great despite them being so busy. I ordered the fish tacos and they were good. Not the best I have ever had, but good nevertheless. I was surprised that the tacos had a flour tortilla. I didn't really read the description on the menu, I just saw fish tacos and knew that's what I wanted for lunch. A fish taco on a flour vs corn tortilla is a debate, it just comes to personal preference but it does change the flavor. I prefer corn tortillas but I did enjoy these tacos on a flour tortilla. The fish was crispy, but I felt like something was missing overall from the tacos...seasoning, maybe? My friends all enjoyed their meal selections. Portions were decent for the price and the prices were reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We choose to sit inside since it was sooo hot and we wanted to be cool as we were enjoying our meal. Parking can be an issue around due to the popularity of the area but there are parking garages, parking lots and street parking around. The restaurant is right on the corner and hard to miss. Bathrooms were clean.

I decided to come here based on the google reviews... should've checked yelp too. My bad. I totally…read moreagree about the great service, as most point out on here. They're quick and super friendly. 5 stars for the employees for sure. But like other yelpers point out, the quality of the food is whack. I came here on a Sunday for brunch. I thought it was going to be full after reading other reviews. But it was practically empty. Seems like things have changed. I tried the Eggs Benedict... the sauce was okay and the hashbrowns were decent. They're cooked with onion, which was a good addition. So I ate my plate, I finished it, but I don't want to come back for more. Even though I wasn't full. I don't think I've ever left brunch feeling hungry! I also had a vanilla latte, it was good but with a huge espresso machine like they have, they should have way more options for drinks. The atmosphere is nice. It's a huge restaurant, with great lighting. The outside seating looks just as nice as the inside. It's a nice neighborhood so the outside seating is a good option. I won't be back. The food was just not worth it.

Ezequiel was very attentive and gave us amazing service. Amazing food and great happy hour.read more

Dined here several times and my server Ezequiel and the manager Cristian were superb in attending…read moreto us. Excellent service without too much pestering and the food came out early. Ezequiel was so kind and friendly. The food was good too.

Before heading to a concert last night, we knew we had to grab some food first. We checked for a…read moreplace close to the stadium and ended up at Eureka! -- SCORE! The atmosphere was lively and energetic, and the restaurant easily accommodates both large and small parties. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I had the Wild Child, their take on a spicy margarita, and whew... that tequila had my senses tingling! It was GOOD! For dinner, I ordered the Seared Salmon, served with green beans and crispy potatoes -- PERFECTION! The salmon was beautifully seared with that delicious crispy exterior and topped with a lemon butter sauce. Every bite was on point! I'm so happy we happened upon this place. What started as a quick search for somewhere convenient before the concert turned into a fantastic find. I'll definitely be back!

This had to of been one of the worst hamburger and meals I've ever had in my life. Everything…read moretasted like it had come out of a box and reheated. We had 2 burgers, deep fried pickles, Brussel sprouts, truffle fries and Caesar salad. The restaurant nice is in a good location. Service was very good. They need a major overhaul of their recipes and what they are serving their customers. There is much better prepackaged food options sold in the grocery stores.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in San Jose. The food is always excellent, and their cocktails…read moreare delightful. I have never once been disappointed with a dish, and I love trying new dishes on their menu. The staff is awesome, and the place has a cool astehtic vibe. I highly recommend, just know that it is a bit pricey but the experience is totally worth it. P.S. they give you palate cleaners snack in between courses for free. I had hibiscus herbal tea and and an adorable mini waffle cone, filled with crème fraîche, and topped with caviar (honestly never thought I'd like caviar before trying out this place for the first time).

A solid 4 star, approaching 4.5 star…read more We had a birthday dinner celebration this Saturday night. The fact that the restaurant is in the heart of San Jose downtown poses pros and cons. It is a great place for bar crawlers and party goers, but in the day where we ran into a Sharks game, a $25 parking fee is an unavoidable loss. Eos & Nyx is big and pretty, it's hard to miss. The huge glass walls, green plants inside that reminds you of RH Roof are pleasant. The bars are beautiful, the tables are set elegantly. We were seated upstairs, the only thing I wish was a restroom upstairs, but the bar there was beautiful and we had less traffic, which was nice. I also like that each of the restroom stall has its own sink and paper towels. All they missed is a mirror, which was covered in the public areas of the restroom. Service was good. Upon checking in, we were warmly greeted by the hosts and the farewell was also proper. Brian took good care of us; introducing the menu, refilling water, small talks, clearing dirty dishes and replacing them before the next entree, everything is a check mark done right. I also got a card signed by the team to wish a happy birthday. Through and through, they presented the birthday wish warm and well. As for food, I like the options on the menu. Plenty of sharable choices, big plates for pasta, meat, pizza and also lots of drink choices. Even 0 proof has some fancy options. We ordered Hamachi Crudo, Leafy Things (Spinach / endive / strawberry / halloumi / pecans), and Scallops (Hokkaido scallops / legumes / wasabi / turnip / gremolata) from Sharable. Then we followed Brian's recommendation and picked Rigatoni (Short rib ragu / pecorino romano / peas / carrot) and N.Y. Strip 12 Oz (Celeriac espuma / black garlic / bone marrow reduction) for entrees. We wrapped it up with a Tahini & Caramel ice cream for dessert. The Hamachi Crudo tasted fresh and it has avocado mesh but a tad too much lemon juice for me. The Leafy Things was huge, but I think they replaced the spinach with cabbage and it was a tad too bitter. The chunky grilled halloumi cheese was a hit for the kid. The Scallops were pan-fried well, I didn't like the tangerine wedges in the dish and the wasabi was a bit too subtle. Our favorite was the Rigatoni, good balance of short ribs, el dente pasta and the right portion to share. We were disappointed at the NY Strip. It was sliced out for us, which was convenient, but I tasted some soft bones on the outskirt and the kid complained it was burned; maybe the charcoal flavor was too strong. What I didn't like the most was the unevenness of the sauce. Some bites we had a strong spicy kick while some bites were mild. This made the sweet potato puree tasted excellent. The ice cream was ok, nothing to write home about, in comparison, I prefer vanilla more as the tahini and caramel were too grounded and lacking that distinct piercing hard to forget aroma. In between dishes they brought in refreshments to cleanse our palates. I like the cucumber water, but both were pretty good. We also ordered a glass of Syrah which was good, blended well with the food and a glass of Mount Vesuvius (Santa teresa 1796 rum / passionfruit / pineapple / coconut / strawberry). The Mount Vesuvius tasted very sweet, just like pina colada. All and all, we enjoyed the night and left with an overstuffed stomach. I would do a girls night here as well, which is what the ambiance calls for.