Weekends are fun at this place. You can enjoy live music, some drinks and pizza from round table…read morepizza next door. The ambiance is cool and you can hang around for a while. The staff could be a a tad more friendlier. Another lovely place to hang out in Willow Glen.

They are now hosting the San Jose Poetry Slam once a month. Great fun, great atmosphere. Terrific…read morebar service and space for events and gatherings in general. It's conjoined with a Round Table restaurant so one can order a really good pizza and share it at the Wheelhouse.

Have I really never rated this place? And yet, I've spent so many sloshy nights here, taking drinks…read morefrom random strangers, making friends with pretty girls in the crowd, and watching drunken-unruly customers get dragged out of the place on bar stools. What's not to like about that? Such great people watching, staff who remembers your face (but never a name---this place is pretty packed on weekends). You come here for the live music (and yes, you're gonna pay a club cover, but how else do you think DJ's or musicians get paid), and you'll stay for the azz twerkable DJ sets. I'm always fond of DJ Jason Dee or David. Yes, I'm going to dance. And if you've ever wondered if you could pull a cougar, well then wonder no more. Pull up here on a Friday or Saturday and test your suspicions. The worst thing that can happen is your pockets are $10 lighter. Cheers to new adventures.

African american lady in the front is extremely rude. Besides that, everyone else is friendly.read more

Such an amazing bar and experience. The owner Amanda is such…read morea sweetheart and has amazing hospitality. She has created such a warm, inviting environment. This bar gives you cheers vibes - an amazing community of people. They also have an amazing staff - shout out to Billy their KJ who runs Karaoke there on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Super funny, super awesome, and super welcoming. They have an amazing staff and amazing people! Its a worthwhile experience!!

At first glance, a dive bar. In the best sense of the label…read more And then you get your first drink, and it has the care of the best bars in the Bay. So you keep coming back. Because where else will you get not only amazing drinks, but a sense of community that can be difficult to find in our modern world. Seriously the best highballs I have had in the Bay (and I've tried more than a few spots) but no matter your drink, they take care here to ensure it's balanced and worth the hard-earned dollar spent. Also, if you have a chance to see owner-bartender Amanda when she is both pouring drinks and singing karaoke, you will definitely be back! Rockstar!!!!!

I went to the Mountain Winery to watch an alt rock concert in October, which was an excellent time…read moreof the year to be outside for an outdoor concert when it's not super hot or cold. The venue is beautiful for stage performances, and it's not massive so almost every seat has a good view. I was about five rows away from the stage, and it was incredible to see my favorite band and singer up close! Food and beverages are expensive, but that's typical. I think a can of Coke was more than $5. Don't bother trying to get an Uber back at night from this venue. Ubers are allowed up to the venue for pick ups I think half an hour or an hour after the show ends. I also think Uber won't bother picking up people here because it's a single, narrow, winding road up the mountain, which causes a ton of traffic. So drive up to the venue, carpool with friends, purchase the shuttle ride in advance, or brave through that hell hole situation.

First time visiting The Mountain Winery, we came to watch George Lopez in stand-up…read more Set in the majestic hills of Saratoga, California. They are known for wine tasting, wedding venues, music concerts, etc. When you are up there be sure to take in the beautiful scenic views of Silicon Valley. Plenty of restrooms around and a few concession stands.

I've been to The Ritz a handful of times, most recently for Heated Rivalry night and it's an ok…read morevenue. It's very small so if you're there for a concert it's perfect because you're super close to the artist. This last time it was ridiculous loud, to the point where when I left one of my ears was plugged up and that's never happens to me here before. For Heated Rivalry night they had projections on a screen that you couldn't even see, not sure this is so much the Ritz's fault or the people putting on the event but still. They have a bar and the bartenders are cool, they don't have any sort of menu though so you gotta know what you want and some of them are a little less patient. It's DTSJ so parking is never fun, be prepared to have to pay or drive a bit to find a spot on the street.

Horrible experience, never coming back here the bouncer was very rude and unprofessional just…read moreoverall horrible experience...

My wife and I were looking for a place to help us out for our first dance. After calling multiple…read moreplaces for so basic information, I had Ken give me a call back that same night and an explain me everything from time frame and what could work with our budget. Fast forward to our first lesson, after showing our first song to Ken and giving him the vision of what we wanted, Ken started brainstorming with a bunch of great ideas. Every lesson we were piecing the choreography and Ken was able to give us some key point to make it look better. My wife and I were looking forward to every single lesson with Ken, he was always eager to greet us, always had the next part of our choreography put together and made it super pleasant to learn. We could always reach out to him regardless the time of the day, and we were so thrilled with the results of planning my wife and I first dance that my wife and I also scheduled a lesson with our dad/ mom for the mother/son and father/ daughter dance and Ken was able to put something together in that one lesson. Overall my wife and I are truly grateful that he was able to work with us and we were absolutely thrilled with the results on our wedding day. Super grateful about everything and definitely recommend Ken to any/everyone.

My partner and I feel so lucky to have found such a talented waltz instructor at this studio!…read moreDimitriy is an amazing instructor in addition to being an award winning competitive dancer himself. His enthusiasm for dance can be seen in every session! We are very inexperienced in dance, and it could be easy to feel intimidated, but Dimitriy is encouraging and makes the technical steps feel fun and approachable. He communicates movement and form clearly, always giving helpful corrections in a supportive way. One thing that really impressed us is his ability to both lead and follow--he switches roles effortlessly to help each partner understand their part, and it makes a world of difference in our confidence. Knowing he's a competitive dancer just adds to how impressive he is. Truly a fantastic teacher and an asset to the studio.

If you're not hitting Cedar Room for happy hour, you're seriously missing out…read more They serve house fries with ketchup and housemade mayo for $5 during happy hour. The fries came out crispy and hot. The housemade mayo was creamy and rich, and honestly elevated the whole dish. They also serve hot honey wings, four wings for $5 during happy hour. The honey glaze is perfect. The crisp on the skin is on point, though the honey wasn't spicy. We ordered the cajun wings as well but next time I'd opt for just the hot honey.

I really wanted to have a good experience here. The location is perfect for a pre/post movie drink…read moreand snack. Definitely more elevated than your typical theater bar. Unfortunately the staff is not friendly. Now given I was there on a Friday during HH and before a popular movie, I can understand being busy but I truly felt like a bother. After ordering two drinks I also order two appetizers to which the bartender rolled her eyes at. Other than the less than decent service, one of the drinks we ordered had boba in it but served with small paper straw that the boba couldn't go through. Maybe I'm being petty about this one but the drinks also just didn't hit? They seemed pre-batched and lacked good flavor. We ordered wings and nachos. Wings had a weird texture and the nachos were mid. Two happy hour appetizers and two drinks were $65. While it's very convenient, there's so many other options in the Pruneyard, don't waste your time here.

I love this place! Came here on a first date, me dressed up and he tall, dark, and handsome. The…read morecocktails were wonderful, and definitely put us in 'the mood'! The only downside was the doorman calling me "man'. Please respect!

very chill dim light dark bar and the bathroom gives 50s vibes i love :33333333333333333read more

Did not feel safe!! My friends and I were waiting to get on…read morethe elevator, so when a group of guys also arrived. As I was walking to get on the elevator one of the guys tried to hold me back against him and wrapped his arm around me. I had no idea who he was. I pushed him off me and told his friends to get him away from me. As he walked away and our elevator door closed he called me/my friend a group of wh*r*s. I told the staff/security when we got to the top and they said they'll "keep an eye on them". They proceeded to call my friends and I the b word as we walked passed their group. Then two other girls complained how the same man that grabbed me tried to pressure them into leave with the group of men. When they said no they were also called "wh*r*s". Staff did not help at all.

Great vibe! Haven't been here in years but was in town and friends wanted to check out a bar. It…read morewas abnormally quiet as we went on a Monday night and Warriors were playing (so everyone was at Yard House). But drinks were good and it was a chill place to catch up. Happy hour prices were good!

This place is absolutely fantastic! I happened to stumble across it when looking for a cocktail bar…read morewith a good vibe. Not only are the cocktails special, the small bites menu is super tasty including the Shishito pepper skewers and the Takayoki. The staff are also super friendly and the bartenders are some of the best mixologists in town.

Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.