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One Fish Raw Bar

4.7 (266 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSeafood, Tapas/Small Plates
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Justin M.

Loved this place! Staff is so friendly and gave amazing recommendations. Parking is easy and plentiful. Super clean interiors. And great food at an extremely reasonable price - would think it would cost WAY more. Definitely recommend a la carte since you get to pick exactly what you want to try! Menu changes often and super excited to come back! FOOD: Raw Littleneck Clams (7/10) - Super sweet, great texture. Good snack to start off with! Halibut (8/10) - Loved how fresh the halibut was here with the cilantro and cucumbers. Loch Duart Salmon (9/10) - Honestly amazing! Pretty big portion, fatty salmon, and has a touch of Chinese flavors. Get this Cornbread (10/10) - One of the best things I've eaten in a long time, and I don't normally like cornbread at all. Must try. Bluefin Tostada (5/10) - Not my favorite. Would skip. Buffalo Mussels (7/10) - Solid first bite, but the pieces underneath were wayyy too spicy. Skip. Scallops (8/10) - Super fresh and good portion size. Get this! Fancy Chicken Strips (4/10) - Chicken was pretty mushy. Sauce was too salty as well. Would skip this.

Melissa N.

tried a few bites and it was quite yummy only downside is it's quite pricey i don't mind for the quality but it's a shame cuz on a sunday lunch time there was essentially no one there which is a shame since the vibes are nice, the food is delicious i highly recommend the chowder overall great food great vibes great service great for chats and drinks

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April Y.

Had this spot bookmarked for so long, and so glad we finally tried this place! A+ service, amazing food and presentation, and reasonable prices! There's a free parking garage around the corner which was nice as well. We ordered an assortment of the raw fish crudos, honestly loved all of them. Out of all of them, the one I liked maybe just a little bit less was the tuna tostada (in terms of both portion size and taste). The cornbread was one of our favorites (portion size is on smaller side), and the only dishes that fell flat for us was first the fried chicken (very bland inside), and the buffalo mussels (too salty and spicy, but we have low spice tolerance). Nevertheless, as someone who eats with her eyes first, I very much loved the presentation of all the dishes. The menu rotates often, so very excited to come back again! Portion size is on the smaller side for sure (tapas), but prices were relatively reasonable, total came out to ~$150 pre tip.

Aerated Cheesecake
Heather T.

Everything here was amazing! From food to service 10/10. Perfect place for a nice lunch with seating outside on a nice day. Cornbread: 5/5 Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now! Quite literally the best cornbread I've ever had. So tasty, flavorful, and moist! Kanpachi: 4.5/5 Fresh and delicious. The thin sliced peaches really tied the dish together imo. Just wish the slices of fish were a tad thicker or if there was more. One Fish Chowder: 5/5 So good. Creamy, flavorful, and the cornbread croutons to top it off. Fancy Chicken Strips: 5/5 I honestly wasn't expecting this to be anything special but I was wrong. Juicy and delicious. And the oyster remoulade paired to dip with.... altered my brain chemistry. Buffalo Fried Mussels: 4/5 Yummy! I think it would've tasted better if more fried/crispy but might be a personal preference. Mussels were fresh though. Aerated Pandan Cheesecake: 3.5/5 A great and refreshing dessert! I'm not a huge sweets person so this was perfect. I couldn't really taste the pandan otherwise would've been a 4.5. This definitely has become one of my favorites so will be coming back frequently when I can!

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Nina W.

My group made a reservation for Saturday night dinner, and it was the first time I came back in a while, but we enjoyed our dinner experience at One Fish Raw Bar. The restaurant is located in downtown Campbell and there's plenty of street and garage parking. The restaurant itself had very simple, clean, and modern feel and was very intimate. The menu changes daily based on what's available, and we had the choice to do family sharing style ($125/person) or al la carte. Since the menu wasn't super extensive, we decided to give family style a try so we didn't have to think about what to order and how much to order. The family sharing style came with 4 raw dishes, 4 starter/appetizer dishes, 3 main dishes, and 1 dessert. For our raw dishes round, I really enjoyed the salmon (with some type of chili oil), and the scallops with Chinese sausage. For the appetizer round, I really enjoyed the clam (although a bit small) and the potato chip with caviar (very creamy and flavorful). As for the main, I really enjoyed the cornbread although would say the ikura gets a bit covered up by the creamy sauce (although still incredibly delicious). We also got a short rib but I found it to be a bit heavy in the sauce and on the saltier side. The dessert was a chocolate peanut bar that felt like a very elevated snickers bar. Overall, food is pretty good even though on the pricier side and the service is excellent. This is definitely more of a special occasion kind of restaurant!

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Lloyd T.

One Fish is our favorite restaurant in Campbell (and probably all of South Bay). The food is fresh, innovative, and delicious! Trent, Josh, Edalyn, Lucy, and Team are top-notch and truly passionate professionals. An evening here is less like a formal dinner, but rather more like a nice meal with friends (who freaking kill it in the kitchen and have an outstanding playlist). We love coming with our pups and enjoying the outdoor seating. The food and vibes are perfect for a true happy dinner party feel! If you're looking for big portions and/or traditional sushi/sashimi, this isn't the place; go to Sushi Confidential down the street. It's most certainly quality over quantity at One Fish. Come with an open mind, a thirst for something new, and a hunger for an enjoyable dining experience. The pictures are from their Happy Hour (4p-5p Wed-Sun), a nice way to introduce yourself to One Fish.

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Heather I.

Brought my husband here for his birthday celebration. I came in, thinking we would do the family style meal, but my husband didn't want me to pay over $125 per person, so we went with the Ala carte menu. We basically ordered everything off of the raw menu. The raw fish was really fresh/melt in your mouth!! Oysters - 3/5 - not much flavor. Ahi tuna - 3/5 - kind of bland. Sushi roll - I think it was the dragon roll? 2.5/5 - the rice seemed...undercooked/dried out? The rice didn't have much flavor. This was my least favorite. Hamachi poblano & chorizo - 5/5 - we loved this! More flavor and the fish melted in our mouths. Halibut with pineapple & tomatillo - 4.5/5 - loved this too. Interesting flavors with the sweetness of the pineapple. Albacore with tuna tataki & fiji apples - 4/5 - pretty tasty too! Cornbread - 5/5 - definitely must order this! It's pretty unique. My husband couldn't stop talking about this one. We loved how it had a "crust" texture with every bite. Service was great! Nice ambiance. I recommend making reservations, just in case. They even gave my hubby a bday dessert which was fantastic! Pricey date night spot, but creative flavors.

Vicky L.

Came here for the valentines tasting menu, service was great, everyone was super friendly. Very clean and quiet inside. The food is very unique, it's definitely a fusion take on a lot of dishes and most things I forgot what it was but ate it happily. Overall the food was good I don't think I was shockingly amazed at anything but I did enjoy the food thoroughly! For the price though I feel I could get something I personally would enjoy more else where.

Salmon with Granny Smith apple
geri r.

My husband and I popped into One Fish Raw Bar for the first time on Saturday for a late lunch, little did we know we were in for an amazing treat. Everything--truly everything--was delicious. Trent took great care of us and offered spot-on recommendations. We shared the chowder, cornbread, hamachi, salmon, and kampachi. The presentation was beautiful, the service impeccable, and the food absolutely off the charts--fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully prepared. With just five small plates, we felt like we traveled the culinary world, hitting some of our favorite flavors from Thailand, Mexico, and Japan. We weren't sure how the Irish chowder and cornbread would fit alongside the raw bar selections, but it all came together seamlessly. A fantastic experience from start to finish--we can't wait to return.

Jason Y.

Oh yes it's expensive. Yes it's very unique. I posted a bit of the pictures. The experience is something I can't quite explain. Everything was unique and favorable. There is quite the selection of Sake for your liking. Some beers as well. Overall a unique experience with some friends. There are a few different dinning options. We were the only people in the restaurant. It is small. The only small complaint is perhaps a visit from the chef who we saw working and then left. Perhaps it's on purpose or perhaps I could have asked. But this kind of experience I would assume that. My fault maybe.

Monica M.

Exceptional food & service! We did the 9 course & every bite was delicious, no misses (rare)! Will def be returning (: black cod w/ xo (?) spicy sauce, hamachi poblano chorizo, Cornbread w/ Dill Cultured Cream Smoked Trout Roe, and caviar egg were the highlights!

Cornbread to die for

We came here Saturday upon recommendation from a family member. First impression upon walking in - it's small and sort of empty. Is it really that good? We went with the Omakase tasting menu, which seemed pricey at $125/person but was recommended. We were in for a TREAT - Food was absolutely excellent, inventive, creative and beautifully presented. Omakase was 3 "snacks", 3 more small dishes, 3 main dishes, and dessert. It was the perfect amount of food, with "snacks" being understated for the size of some of the dishes. Overall, I would come back here anytime. It truly is a gem and I don't think many people know about it yet, so get in while you can get a table!

Frank L.

4.5 rounded up cause the fam enjoyed the food and felt the $125 per person price was reasonable Everything was generally good. My only critiques are that the shirt rib gyoza or eggroll could have thinner skin. The thick skin is more western which is fine but I feel like the wrap fights with the short rib for attention. The dessert also could have been better. It was just ok for me. Overall, enjoyed our meals and will come back some day to try the 11 course tasting

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Appreciated the menu and everything we have ordered! So happy to have found this place, will come back soon!

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Consistently very high quality fish, oysters, etc. and then the flavors they add are incredible. I have never been disappointed!

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~$100 per person. With 2 drinks & tip our bill came out to ~$300. Definitely worth it though! You get a ton of food and we were absolutely stuffed & very happy with everything we tried.

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4.0(4.9k reviews)
0.7 mi
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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!

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3.8(1.5k reviews)
2.0 mi•Hathaway, West San Jose
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Very popular place! We came for lunch on Sunday and there was a wait. They don't seat you until…read moreyour whole party is there, even if it's just one person finding parking. The main room has a lot of 4- and 2- person tables, but we somehow lucked out and got a tatami room to ourselves. Unluckily, the AC was broken and it was a 90 degree day, but they did their best with box fans. We had the pork and salmon donburis and they arrived quickly and were amazing! No complaints.

I came here one weekend afternoon for lunch right when they opened. It definitely gets busy and…read morethere's a wait if you come later. This restaurant has lots of variety and items to try. Anywho, we ordered a variety of items to try: new stamina don, clam chowder croquette, kani chirashi bento, and a salmon kama bento. Regarding the food: New stamina don came with slice beef, sliced beef tongue, braised pork, poached egg, and kimchi over rice. The sliced beef was cooked to rare, and the braised pork was very tender. The rice also came with the poached egg, kewpie mayo and a lemon, mixing it all together with the rice made it have a nice creamy flavor. Clam chowder croquette was something I have never heard of before, so I definitely wanted to try it. This was delicious, would definitely get it again. A fried crispy croquette with clam chowder in it but also some mashed potatoes and tonkotsu sauce on top. Kani chirashi bento had snow crab, fish roe over rice, rolled egg omelette, sashimi, fried boneless chicken, and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The sashimi came with 4 pieces, 2 tuna and 2 salmon. the tuna was a little fishy but the soy sauce helped. The salmon was actually pretty good - good fattiness. The fried chicken was fine, a few pieces were dry. Overall this bento was good. Salmon Kama bento is salmon collar over rice, fried boneless chicken, takoyaki and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The salmon collar needed some salt in my opinion. For the food overall, it was a little bit under seasoned for me but for portion, price and quality are good.

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3.8(667 reviews)
4.4 mi•SoFA, Downtown
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We went here last night for my birthday. We had a reservation. When we arrived at 5:30 the…read morerestaurant was empty. Soon a table of three showed up and then a table of 10. The server was nice, but there was only one for the entire restaurant. She took orders and made drinks. When we were finished with our meal the one server was taking the orders for the table of ten. By the time she took the orders and entered it in the computer, it had been about 30 minutes. She asked if we wanted dessert and I said no because I was just tired of waiting. So we asked for our check. They use one of those little handheld devices to pay at the table (which was great!) but we had to wait for her to make more drinks first. The food was decent but way too salty. Almost every dish was so salty I almost couldn't eat it. The octopus was cooked ok but quite bland. The duck rice was probably my favorite. The dishes got cold really fast sitting under the A/C, which probably didn't help. The drinks were pretty good. I'm honestly shocked that this has Bib Gourmand status and from the same owners as Adega. Maybe it's a different experience on the weekend when it's busier. Honestly, if they didn't want to hire more than one server/bartender they should just close. The lack of people working didn't help their reputation in my mind and I don't know if I'd ever go back. For the price I expected a lot more from the reputation.

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Los Gatos Soda Works - The elephant drink and the perfect circle drink. Oh, and yes, the deviled eggs!

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4.5(409 reviews)
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A Hidden Gem in the Hills: Sips, Sights, and a Whole Lot of Fun at Los Gatos Soda Works…read more We had been wanting to dine at Los Gatos Soda Works for a long time--always in town, but never venturing far enough to remember it was tucked away in the hills. We finally made it, and we were so glad we tried it! My husband and I stopped in for a date night featuring appetizers and drinks, and what a fun restaurant it turned out to be. The service was superb, and both the drinks and appetizers were tasty, fun, and beautifully designed. We enjoyed one of our classic favorites when we dine out: heirloom tomatoes and burrata. It certainly did not disappoint. We also tried the Kobe Steak Tartare, which was a first for us anywhere. Since I wasn't drinking that evening, I chose a zero-proof option called Serendipity, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. My husband explored the cocktail menu with the Kentucky Buck, Second Wind, Man and His Mule, and Picture Perfect--which was brilliantly served in glassware that looked like a camera lens! He thoroughly enjoyed every single one of them. Every drink was meticulously created with a fun, imaginative theme, including one playful cocktail served in a mini bathtub complete with a rubber duck in it (though I can't recall the exact name). It's definitely one I'll have to try on our next visit!

Pretty cool interesting cocktails. While the drinks were made well, creative, and fun, id say some…read morewere hit or miss tastewise. My fav was prob the green thumb. Vibes are chill. It reminds me more of a restaurant than a bar but the service was great and it's an easy place to catch up and talk

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Leichi

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4.1(964 reviews)
3.1 mi•Meridian
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Everything we ordered was 10/10!! If you come here to eat, you HAVE to order the assorted tempura…read moreas an appetizer. The server, Aya, recommended the Housemade Ginger Ale and it was life changing! It tasted not too sweet and had the perfect balance of ginger. The food tastes like traditional Japanese cuisine. I came here to eat on a Wednesday night and the wait was about 15-20 minutes. The restaurant is a little small but they had a decent amount of tables.

You pull into an utterly unremarkable Santa Clara strip mall and, for a moment, wonder if you have…read morethe right place. Then you open the door. Suddenly, you are somewhere else. Leichi is tiny, roughly 20 seats with booths tucked against the walls, sake bottles lining the room, and that wonderfully restrained quiet you find in small restaurants in Japan. It reminds me far more of the little restaurants I've loved in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kyushu cities than of the endless parade of sushi restaurants scattered around the Bay Area. And that distinction matters, because Leichi isn't really about sushi rolls. It is about something much more Japanese: craftsmanship. There is a Japanese idea, "kodawari" an almost uncompromising devotion to the details of one's craft, including the details most people may never consciously notice. That is what Leichi feels like to me. House-Made Tofu. Start here. It arrives looking almost too simple: impossibly soft tofu with ginger, green onion, salt and house-made soy sauce. That's basically it. But take a bite and you understand the restaurant FULLY. The tofu is delicate and almost custard-like, cool and silken against the sharp little spark of ginger and scallion, while the soy adds depth without drowning it. It is a dish with nowhere to hide,and Leichi doesn't need to hide anything. They make a sesame tofu version as well, equally worth ordering. Chawanmushi. Another deceptively quiet dish. The Japanese steamed egg custard is silky, savory and deeply comforting. Grilled Edamame. Rather than simply being steamed and dumped into a bowl, the pods arrive grilled and lightly blistered, their edges carrying a faint smokiness, with just enough salt clinging to your fingertips. A completely ordinary dish becomes something you keep reaching for. Nasu Dengaku. This may be one of the prettiest versions I've had. Two pieces of eggplant arrive lacquered in miso, one white, one red, the glossy surfaces caramelized until sweet, savory and slightly charred. Underneath, the eggplant practically collapses into creaminess. It looks almost like edible artwork, but more importantly, it tastes fantastic. Fresh Soba. The kitchen makes its own soba, served either cold or in broth, and that alone tells you something about the seriousness of the place. Good soba is a food of texture, aroma and restraint; there isn't a pile of sauce available to disguise mediocre noodles. Udon with Tempura. The udon has that wonderful chew and elasticity good udon should have, especially satisfying submerged in hot broth. The accompanying tempura is crisp and lightly battered. This is one place where I'll still give Japan the edge: some of the best tempura I've eaten in Kyoto had an almost impossibly thin, delicate shell that shattered on contact. Leichi's is very good; Kyoto ruined the curve. Then there is the seafood. I've never had a piece of sushi or sashimi here that didn't taste meticulously handled and exceptionally fresh. But one dish is the one I keep thinking about. Chirashi. It arrives like a little jewelry box. Carefully arranged slices of fish sit over warm rice, with ikura scattered across the top like translucent orange pearls. There is something particularly lovely about the temperature contrast, the cool, clean seafood against the gently warm rice underneath. It makes the bowl feel comforting rather than austere. Add a bowl of miso soup alongside it and, frankly, I don't need much else. Miso Black Cod. Another standout. The fish is so tender it separates at the slightest pressure from your chopsticks, while the miso has caramelized around the edges into something sweet, salty and deeply savory. The richness of the cod and the fermented sweetness of the glaze are exactly why this dish became a Japanese restaurant classic when it's done properly. And Leichi is not only for seafood. Japanese Curry. Their curry is wonderful the deeply comforting Japanese style, with slowly cooked vegetables creating that characteristic savory sweetness and richness. Ochazuke. This is another dish that captures what Leichi does so well. Rice and its accompaniments arrive first, followed by hot broth that you pour over everything yourself. Sake. The list is thoughtful, and when you order a bottle, they bring the bottle itself to the table. On my trips through Japan, I became fascinated by the seriousness with which people sometimes approach seemingly ordinary work. And there is something almost spiritual about it. Leichi feels like a tiny manifestation of that philosophy hidden in a Santa Clara strip mall. And behind all of it, the feeling that the chef that cares very deeply about getting these seemingly simple things right, day after day. Quiet. Precise. Unpretentious. And full of soul. I'm incredibly glad this little restaurant exists.

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Leichi - Assorted Sashimi house special

Assorted Sashimi house special

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PintxoPote - indurain - bonito tuna belly, anchovy, guindilla, olive

PintxoPote

4.2(332 reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$

We went on a Thursday to celebrate our daughter's birthday because she had recently spent a…read moresemester abroad to study design in Barcelona. All of the pintxos we tried (fr the pan y aceite de oliva, zanahorias rostizadas, indurain blanco, huevos con jamón iberico, cani cabra a la plantxa, to the torta de chocolate) were delicious & the service was courteous as well as efficient. What was disappointing was that I had specifically mentioned our daughter's birthday upon making the reservation as well as when we ordered the torta/cake, but neither the hostess/server who took our order nor the server who brought us the pintxos ever wished her a happy birthday. And it wasn't a busy night; only two or three other pairs of patrons were there. Excellent food, but disappointing place to hold a celebration that went unacknowledged.

This very cozy place has wide high top tables, perfect from piling up pinxtos and tapas with plenty…read moreof room for your wine. A perfect data night for a parade of wonderful tastes. The server (who seemed like an owner) greeted us and let us view the menu. When we were bewildered by the choices, she enthusiastically walked us through the entire menu, especially focusing on the anchovies, available as salted or oil cured. She especially recommended the Gazpacho. Never miss a server recommendation. the cucumber-forward Gazpacho soup and tumaca, I marveled at the rich tomato. California tomatoes are often a disappointment but these were amazing. The chef strolled by, so I asked. Me: Where are the tomatoes from? Chef: My backyard. He went on to say he only uses tomatoes in season and has to disappoint customers asking for those dishes in winter. I'm not a big anchovy fan, but leaned into the anchovy dishes and was not disappointed. We tried both types and loved the combinations of flavors. Even the lone anchovies were accompanied with a perfect sauce. The delicias, bacon wrapped dates with Marcona almonds and Maldon salt were off the charts. The wagyu albondigas were spicy and yummy, but I would pass on them in the future in favor of the lighter, more subtle and complex flavored dishes. We ate too much and had no room for dessert, which was a rookie mistake. We'll have to come back for the huevos dishes (both Spanish tortillas made from hominy) and dessert. Limited wine list, but a great, well paired collection of exclusively Spanish wine. Take a seat, Napa, this is not your job today. Great staff, great vibe, great place. A great value for the experience if you imagine it in a tasting menu model.

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20Twenty Restaurant & Bar - Fresh-baked pretzel bread -- warm & golden, perfect with craft beer at 20Twenty Willow Glen.

20Twenty Restaurant & Bar

3.9(305 reviews)
2.9 mi•Willow Glen
•$$

Favorite neighborhood bar. With Tuesday trivia nights. However when we went one Tuesday we couldn't…read morefind a table at 630 and the staff was too busy to find us one. However on weekends it's a lovely place to hang out with great food.

We happen to be in in town and decided to stop by. This…read moreplace is no longer 20Twenty. From what we understood, they're currently transitioning to a new name with new ownership, new management, and an entirely new staff. We decided to give it a try, but unfortunately we were really disappointed. Maybe some of it can be blamed on the transition, but it just doesn't feel like the same local neighborhood spot anymore. A lot of the food and the things we used to love on the menu are gone. They no longer have 20 beers on tap, and the wine selection is much smaller than it used to be. And to top it all off NO MORE TRIVIA! So now we officially have to find a new trivia spot. The service was also disappointing. Everything took a really long time, and they kept forgetting things we had asked for. The new bartender's drinks were not good either, which was surprising because this used to be such a great place to grab a drink, some food, and just hang out. The overall vibe is completely different. We didn't feel very welcomed, and it definitely doesn't have that same warm, family friendly atmosphere anymore where you could bring the kids and hang out. But honestly, the most devastating part for me... NO MORE PRETZELS AND NO MORE TRUFFLE POPCORN!!! Those were literally two of the best things on the menu. It's really sad to see a local spot we enjoyed change so much. Maybe things will improve once they get through the transition, but based on our experience, we won't be coming back or supporting the new concept looks like they are aiming for a young crowd.

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20Twenty Restaurant & Bar - Full bar with premium spirits & local wines at 20Twenty Restaurant & Bar, Willow Glen San Jose.

Full bar with premium spirits & local wines at 20Twenty Restaurant & Bar, Willow Glen San Jose.

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