Love this place. Fantastic cocktail and innovative food. Great ambience. What more can one ask?…read more I got the hot spring spritz to start. Refreshing. And Pinot noir complemented my dishes well. MUST GET: Pork shank - tender meat falling off the bone, crunchy exterior with a nutty overtone. Exquisite Sauteed green beans. Perfectly scorched and cooked. Flavorful. Perfect texture Mango sticky rice - surely sticky and not too sweet. Just the way I like my desserts SOLID: Goat empanada. Great as far as empanada goes. Filling. Focaccia - solid but commonplace Avocado dip Chickpea fritter - fun dish, similar to the flavors at Ettan. SKIP: Crispy quinoa and tuna poke. Fresh fish but bland

The menu offers kind of new and different dishes than similar restaurants. We order focaccia bread,…read moreCauliflower, goat empanadas, green beans , branzino steak and mango rice pudding and few non alcoholic drink. All was very good , portion they say is to share but I don't think so, excepted like us , that we were 4 for people at the table and we share the food ordering a little extra. Prices are in the higher range. Service need to improve, some of the drink was club soda and Diet Coke, they bring in a glass when you ask for refill, then you get the surprise in the bill that they charge for each drink because are in a 6oz or less per bottle.....and the server didn't explained that, and cost $6 per bottle. Also Was very slaw and didn't follow our table during the time that we were there, just the busser to pick up the dirty plate and bring the drinks refill. The atmosphere was nice modern and big patio area. Sorry I didn't take pictures to all dishes. ( in this location use to be a Faz restaurant) I will back to try some other dishes.

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.

Service (Via Leo) was exceptional Burger plate was good…read moreI enjoyed spending time there

This lounge at the Aloft hotel in Sunnyvale is both classy and casual, the setup not as nice as the…read moreSanta Clara location which is my fave, but still an inviting space with its own perks. We came by on a Wednesday night and enjoyed some delicious cocktails along with amazing service. Not only did the bartenders help guests sitting at the bar, but they walked around checking on everyone in the lounge seating, and showed that they cared about the customer experience. They messed up on the first pair of drinks we ordered, but comped our second set of cocktails which they made ten times better. We really appreciated this. Adding to our lovely evening, the live music created just the right vibe. Mike Annuzzi, who plays here weekly, showcased some incredible talent on the guitar and vocals, performing great tunes including a jazzy rendition of Michael Jackson's Human Nature, Fly Me to the Moon, as well as some Richard Marx, Now and Forever. Sometimes we take good music for granted, but I don't want to forget the simple moments that create smiles. W XYZ in Sunnyvale features not just an awesome musician, but an excellent sound system too, with suitable volume and clarity, to go along with soothing melodies that ease your mind. Everything about my recent visit makes me wanna return to this spot. And you don't need to be staying at the hotel to take advantage of all this place has to offer.

Want whisky? This is your spot! Whisky flights available with four different tiers ranging from $25…read moreto $225. Lots of whisky based drink options as well as several beers on draft and select wines. Lots of specialty drinks too to tickle your fancy as yours truly isn't a big whisky drinker. Give me vodka or gin please. Anyway, ambiance is cool with several lounge tables to communal tables and bar seating. Bar bites from chicken karaage to agadashi tofu to burger! Can also order from the full menu of Adrestia, official restaurant of hotel. Service is friendly and efficient. Prices for drinks range from $14-20- going rate nowadays. Cheers to 2026! Let's go and make it epic and elite, friends!

Nice and spacious with lots of different types of seating: tables and chairs, couches and coffee…read moretables, stools at the bar, high chairs at a shared long counter-like table. It had an upscale vibe, but it was in the lobby of a hotel! The menu was interesting -- Japanese whiskey cocktails mainly -- and some food items. If you ask, you can get a little dish of nuts as a complimentary snack with your cocktails. The cocktails were delicious, like the "East Meets West", with most cocktails ranging from $16-20. They have a separate menu for wine and champagne that they brought us awhile later. I think you may need to ask for that if they don't give that to you right away. The drinks were delicious and made pretty quickly, but if you expect table service at this lounge, you may be waiting a long time. We found that the best way to get drinks here is to go to the bar to order, and they can bring the drinks over (or you can wait for them, of course). For the price, I'd expect better service but you may need to go further than Sunnyvale. Overall I think Nokori is a decent bar lounge, and I love the niche is on Japanese whiskey.

I had the passionfruit & mango shrimp ceviche & three tacos (grilled shrimp, quesabirria & surf and…read moreturf). Everything was a 10/10! Absolutely delicious ! The restaurant is very nice as well! Service was also great.

Went for my bday. Food and drinks were soooo good. I got the 3 tacos with quesabirria, filet…read moremignon, and al pastor. Delicious. Our server Ely was also so so so sweet!!

Found out today that Kelly still doesn't know my name and thought I was a "Thuy"... At least "Tina"…read morewas closer when she thought that was my name. Food, vibes, staff still great except my heart just broke a little :') Instagram: TianTianEats

The vibe of this place is awesome! Flowers and great music - well lit up…read more It's Korean fusion, so they did have the ordering pad at every table. But you could not pay on it. The pasta's are creamy and out of this world! The 16 hr sous vide pork was also amazing. The only thing I didn't appreciate was a fruit fly at the restaurant- I guess when you have flower all around, that's a known hazard. I will definitely come back for brunch/lunch to try out menu items.

My friend and I were in the mood for a good martini. Happened to be Super Bowl Sunday, so finding…read morean open spot was interning. We decided on AC Lounge and Gin Bar, and we were so happy we did!! Our martinis were so so delicious, my only complain was there were no bleu cheese stuffed olives haha. The amount of seating was amazing both indoors and outdoors! The service was perfect. As mentioned it was Super Bowl Sunday so there were plenty of happy fans, even still service was fast and friendly AND my friend and I could hear each other perfectly due to the amount of space and seating. This would be a good date spot.

After having a few beers at another bar, my friend and I were looking for the next place to hang…read moreout. This place showed up on my search. At first I was skeptical since this was a bar inside a hotel and the reviews were scarce. Showed up to the hotel and couldn't really find the bar so had to ask the front desk. Our bartender Fernando was cool though. Made us some good drinks and yes, as a gin bar, they did have some good gin selections. As a home bartender, I've made some of these drinks. I didn't think the Romos Gin Fizz was what I expected as what I made was quite different. I never made the Last Word as I don't have green Chartreuse. The Last Word was more complex than I had anticipated probably because of the green Chartreuse. Fernando used Starbucks coffee in the espresso martini. The coffee was good, but unfortunately overpowered the gin. If we had known, we probably would have asked for a stronger gin. The negroni was good, but not really my kind of drink. I started to like it a bit after some ice melted and the bitter taste was not as dominant. We were the only customers at the bar from 9:30 to 11pm. Appreciated the space all to ourselves and Fernando's drinks and company.

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.

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).

Sitting firmly at a 3.5, but rounding down to a 3 because the kitchen doesn't quite match the…read moredining room. Aesthetically, the space is gorgeous... though in hindsight, it feels like the budget went into the decor rather than what's on the plate. Tuna Crudo: A standout. Fresh, balanced, and easily the highlight of the meal. Lobster Tagliatelle: Good, but stingy. The flavors worked, but hunting for lobster in a lobster pasta shouldn't be part of the experience. The two bites with actual meat were great; the rest was just pasta. Beet Risotto: The biggest disappointment. Maybe the concept was just too avant-garde for my palate, but the earthy beet and pungent goat cheese felt at odds rather than harmonious. Worth a visit for drinks and crudo to enjoy the atmosphere, but the rest of the menu left me wanting.

My colleagues and I had a really awesome time at the Second Story. Classiest joint in the desert…read moreof nerd land. Solid. I never give reviews, I ain't doing your job for free, what am I, chat gtp ? Lol. Seriously, McKenzie is Da Bomb. If you are gen x, you know. ​

TALK ABOUT SWANKY! WOW! This bar was a feast for the eyes and the tongue. We came here after dinner…read moreto get a few drinks. We ordered a martini, All a dream, and some wine. When you order a martini, they come out in a cart to explain how they make one and the types of gin they use. The person serving the martini was VERY knowledgeable and could tell us where to find certain liquors. The saxophonist got there around 9:30pm and was interactive, moving through the tables to play for patrons. I loved how unique that was. The bathroom was also gorgeous and interesting. We took a selfie in the restroom due to the size and the full length mirrors. We will definitely come back for more drinks and live music.