This place has been here since I can remember. Odd little area off of Stevens creek. We stop here…read moreoften sometimes coming down the mountain from wine tasting and just need a cold beer. All the bartenders are super friendly and majority of the patrons are super friendly as well. As others said it is cash only. There's 2 pool tables, a dartboard and a juke box. What else do you need. Oh wait you can bring in food you brought go across the street and bring stuff back or of course have some delivered.

This is still my happy place. There is no where else I can go and get such a warm reception from…read morethe bartenders, and a good heavy pour to take the edge off of a rough day. When I come in here, I'll likely know a patron or two in the bar, and enjoy catching up on what's been going on with folks since I last laid eyes on them. The smell of popcorn and the promise of a salty snack is like combining all the things I love about the movie theater with a drunken night of debauchery. It's been cleaned up after a recent incident, so it's missing all the dollar bills that used to drape the ceiling, but I still enjoy the charm of this long standing dive bar. May it always remain a staple of Cupertino late night drinking.

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

We hosted our son's first birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen and booked the full patio for our…read moreparty of 60 guests. We were super pleased with the whole experience, from the moment we booked the date to the moment we left the restaurant after a successful birthday party. The planning process was absolutely seamless with Melissa the event coordinator who was always so responsive and answered all of our questions in great detail. The event/catering menu had so much variety to choose from and we greatly appreciated all the beverage options as well. On the day of the party, the service was absolutely top notch. The servers consistently cleared used tableware, replaced drinks and food as needed, and responded to all of our requests with such kindness! The food was delicious, especially the mac and cheese and miso salmon, which our guests raved about. We are so happy that we had our son's birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen. It was truly a memorable day and we have the Water Tower crew to thank for that. It was perfect!

Brian is an awesome bouncer! This place is legendary in Los Gatos and I met some new friends here…read moretonight. The bar is a neighborhood hangout and has been here for decades. It used to be called Black Cat but that was ages ago! There were a lot of fun people here tonight and I can't wait to come back!

Stopped in at the black watch. Can't believe I've lived in Los Gatos all these years and never been…read morehere! We came on St. Patrick's Day, because it seemed like maybe it was the best place in town to get a pint. It may well have been! Got two Guinness' and listened to Irish music. Totally enjoyable place! Nice bartender. Decent crowd. Friendly. I'll probably return here.

The term dive bar is thrown around a lot. Everyone can claim to be a dive bar. But the fact is that…read morefew places earn that reputation. What makes Final Score great isn't its pool table, dart boards, dart boards or lotto machine. It isn't the familiar selection of the same drinks behind the same bar that you're used to seeing block after block in any city. What makes Final Score a diamond in the rough is what makes legendary dive bars great. The people. The bartenders are lovely. They're kind. They're warm. And that's the difference: Warmth. From my time frequenting the Score, I have been honored in getting to know the current evening staff: Tosh who tends the bar Monday through Wednesday, Eryn who holds it down Thursday and Friday. And Alexis, who you'll come to love if you spend weekends at this joint. Back to the review. You want a bar? This is a bar. You want to watch shit on tv? They have 7. You want to shoot pool? There are league nights sometimes so better bring your A-game. Miss the punk rock of your high school days? It's on the juke-box and Eryn will probably sing along with you. Alexis is beautiful and is quick witted and smart. Eryn is beautiful and is sweet and spunky. Tosh is beautiful and is loyal and understanding. And that's just the staff. Wait until you get to know the regulars. What more do you need, seriously?

A chill bar where the locals hang out. I went on a Tuesday night but there was a decent crowd…read morethere, some playing darts and others playing pool. Each of those machine are dollar and coin operated. There is one pool table and like 3 to 4 electronic dart boards that'll probably need $2 for a game for two players. There are multiple dart games you can select from the machine. You just have to ask for the darts from the bartender. Would recommend if you want a chill hangout spots.

Hercules is a fantastic spot to grab a bite - it has a gorgeous atmosphere paired with truly…read moreexceptional food. We've tried their fish, carnitas, and birria tacos - all of which were amazing, though the birria and fish tacos were the clear standouts. The mango paired with the crispy fish is a true winner & you can't beat the ultimate comfort food of the birria taco. The presentation of the food is also stunning, with dishes served beautifully on black slate plates and mini cast-iron pans. I have to give a special shout-out to the chef: this is officially the only restaurant where I have actually finished the accompanying sides of refried beans and rice. They were absolutely outstanding! If you haven't been to Hercules yet, it is a must-visit. Don't miss out on their great drinks either--the hibiscus margarita is highly recommended!

I was very very pleased with the food and our experience here. We came here on a Saturday night and…read moreI was very surprised that it wasn't busier than it was for the location being great and the food being wonderful. Enjoyed the large tables, lights and ambiance. Would be a fun place for a group to get together. Now for the food - we were very happy with everything we ordered. We started with the queso fundido which was smaller than I expected but very good! For entrees we tried the quesabirria and fish tacos. The birria taco may have been my favorite bite! Delicious!! The enchiladas trio was also well executed. Tried the TJ Caesar Salad, the tamales and the chips and guac. The guac was another star, but the tamales were probably my next favorite bite. I would recommend trying 1 of each of the flavors. All were good and the sweet corn tamale was a surprise hit!! Would definitely come back here again!

Food- Fresh, hot, and served with a smile Service- Greeted…read morewith greatness and a smile, served with timeliness and attentiveness Ambiance- chill, laid back, but 100% return worthy Ivan was my server and if for NO other reason, I'd go back JUST for him. Service with a smile, top-notch recommendations (when I asked about flavors) and he made sure to check on me enough times where I didn't feel forgotten (because the spot was pretty empty), but not overbearing. I plan to make this my drop-in spot when I'm in the area for meetings. Yummy!

Nice spot to come watch some football. I liked the vibes and atmosphere. The food was okay, I felt…read morelike everything was a bit overpriced, especially considering the portion sizes. We also ordered a few drinks and were disappointed each time because they were extremely watered down. But overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, but the food and drinks could be better for the price.

Was craving "bar food" and this was exactly what I was thinking of. Actually it exceeded our…read moreexpectations. We got the pretzel bites (warm and soft), the burger (juicy and flavorful), the shrimp tacos (cooked perfectly), probably the best tator tots we've ever had and a salad. Sat outside and watched the game. Our waitress was great. We also ordered one of the doggie meals from our dog which he also seemed to enjoy. We'll definitely be back again

What's changed in over five years? Nothing much beyond my drinking habit…read more The food and service keeps us coming back. I think there's been maybe one or two instances where they were slammed and things got dicey. So... over five years of coming here and a nearly impeccable record of consistency you could set a watch to? In the age of self pay kiosks with suggested tip buttons and blank faced drones for employees, Brew City Grill brings a dining experience from an era far superior to whatever *gestures wildly at everything* this is. One of these days I need to make the pilgrimage of Uncle John's Pancake House for breakfast/lunch, and Brew City for lunch/dinner. Yeah, they're that good, and it's money well spent to support local businesses with solid, reliable staff.

Came here before a concert at Mountain Winery. Wasn't too sure if it would be spacious or parking…read morewould be easy. But it checked all the boxes. The parking was easy in the back, with a back entrance door and the inside was roomy. The food was great! The sliders were bigger than I expected and super tasty! The onion rings and garlic fries hit the spot. The waiter was friendly but we kind of got lost because we were in the back for refills.

I haven't actually eaten here yet, but I got my first taste when I attended a party next door that…read morewas catered by this place--and I'm glad I did! The burgers, fries, onion rings, etc. were all great. Everything was cooked perfectly, which is no small feat when you're cooking for a crowd and cranking out large quantities of food. Now, I'm pretty selective with my burger consumption. I only allow myself a couple of burgers a year, so those burger passes have to be earned. Based on this catering experience, I'd say this place just earned one of them. Now I need to come back and officially eat here... BB

It's odd. Bears hibernate in dens. It's not far from The Bears to Willow Den. But the Den uses the…read moresymbol of a pig to say they're a "public house". Or a pub. The Bears is a pub. A dive. A juke joint. A pool hall. Most times, everyone in here is cool AF. Vinny always has his leather jacket on. He's half Native and people always confuse him for some type of Latino. The lovely Bessy allowed me to flirt with her and play her sweet music on the juke box. The pool tables play great. The felt is good. The tables are well maintained. Even the house cues are mostly all very good. And. The Bears is located on a very historic section of San Carlos, near their sister bar, Alex's 49er. This has always been a bit of a seedy area. Jerry Rice once got arrested around here looking for a happy ending. Somebody offered to show me a glory hole just a couple hundred feet away from the bears the other night. The area is filled with sex shops, strip clubs, bars, liquor stores, smoke shops.... Etc. But. I say The Bears rises above it all. It is a good place. The bartenders there are as tough as they need to be, and cool as fuck. Plus. I know how to get cussed out by the prettiest lady in the Willow Den (glad we were able to shake hands, lesbian Rita, who has a sweet dog and girlfriend. I am sure you are a kick-ass bartender.) And to the other lady, with the bandana. Yes. You were the prettiest lady in a room filled with beautiful women. I'm not going to be around here much longer. I'm just a kid from SJ, who has woman troubles. I'm moving to Cleveland. But when I return to visit CA, I know there's a great place to have a cold one and shoot some pool. A classy cocktail lounge? A seedy dive? The Bears is perfect. The bartenders there take care of those in need. Like a good bartender should. I've been thrown out of classier places than this. They didn't throw me out of here. But that tough beautiful woman wanted to kick my ass. I lost on purpose so I wouldn't have to play her. I don't like fights. And that pretty lady wanted to fight me. So I bounced right on out. Edit** "Katie and Jess" are both as classic as a good tender can be. I have faith in anyone who is behind this bar. The people who run it and hang out in it are classic people. Salt of the Earth. And there are Ethiopians on this block Cradle of life.

Very rude and homophobic. Bouncers were cool. Bartenders were not ( Becca). Very rude and will not…read morebe going again. Becca does NOT care about safety of the bar or the people, just her friends. A fight broke out and I asked her to call the cops but they wanted to protect the bar's friends...

Great little local bar. It's nice and clean, they have several TV's, pool tables and darts, and…read moreevery bartender we have encountered has been great. The people that go there have always been friendly. It gets decently crowded and has a great vibe. They also have a trivia night. I happened to notice it when I was out running errands one weekend. It's tucked into the corner of a strip mall (of sorts...there are about 2 or 3 businesses there and a restaurant). I have a friend that lives nearby so I talked him into trying it with me. It's a great spot for us to meet up after work for a drink and to catch up. We have been several times now and enjoy going there.

As for food, they will allow anything in and they do have some snack snacks but you know what the…read moreprices are reasonable. The service was great and Becca is the best. I highly recommend the place. It's very hometown friendly.