Super cool vibe with fantastic beer. We were staying at the Toll House hotel next store and could…read morehave asked for a more chill place to enjoy a drink. When the weather is right, the patio is fantastic. Service was also top notch.

Solid drink selection, affordable prices and friendly staff. All things I'm looking for when…read morefinding a new spot to go out with friends. The bartender recommended a cider for me and an IPA for my friend. We enjoyed both of the recommendations and the bartender even stayed to chat for a while. If you're in the Los Gatos area and want an authentic brewing company that is tucked away from the main downtown, this is your spot!

I've been here twice within the last 30 days. The flatbread - Chicken BBQ - was delicious! The red…read moreblend wine with Gamay was amazing. But mostly the service was great! I've never experienced such quick service upon seating ourselves in the patio. Just as soon as my gal pal and I sat down, Sigi came out with menus. Of all the times I've been there, I have never experienced such fast service. I made sure he knew it, too! And of course, how can you go wrong with such an amazing and beautiful, and quaint patio. Absolutely lovely! There's plenty of parking in the back area of the patio if you can't find Santa Cruz street parking. I think it's the only wine patio that no other wine business has in Los Gatos.

Pure Olive Perfection & Exceptional Pouring!…read more We Olive is a trusted favorite of ours, so when family visited from out of the country, bringing them here was an absolute no-brainer. As always, the service was top-notch. Our server was wonderfully warm and attentive, guiding us through the options with expertise and recommending an incredible 2023 Alfaro Family Estate Pinot Noir that hit all the right notes. We had a blast tasting a variety of sample olive oils. The standout lineup for me: Jalapeño: A vibrant, spicy kick Fresh Garlic: Bold, aromatic, and savory Organic Meyer Lemon: Bright, citrusy, and sublime I can already taste oven-roasted olives drizzled with that Meyer Lemon oil--my mouth is literally watering just thinking about it! To top off a fantastic visit, the gentleman guiding us through the olive oil tasting reminded us of their bottle refill discount. Since we have an empty We Olive bottle sitting at home, we already have the perfect excuse for another trip back very soon. Highly recommend to locals and visitors alike!

Vibe: A Campbell is…read moreusually my go-to, but I occasionally venture out here for the tap line up. Another stellar location from OTB. Definitely worth a visit if your a fan of the Prunyard location. Beer: A Awesome taplist! Be sure to check the lineup online to see if anything tickles your fancy. If nothing does, I'm sure you will find a can from their fridge. Service: A Awesome folks. - John

Went about an hour before closing on a Sunday, easy parking, no line at the bar, and plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating! It's located in a quiet (at-least when we went) plaza. The beer selection is predominately IPA, and though it's not my favorite, I was still able to find something interesting to try! My husband and I got a 5oz stout, and a 12oz Japanese rice lager which were both decently priced. The vibes in the outdoor seating is quite peaceful and slow paced, which was just what we wanted. I would come back for a relaxing beer with a friend to catch up, maybe see what other non-IPAs I like

Amazing! I went to the Halloween pop up. I sat at the bar. I was there for like 3 hours. I had a…read moregreat time with my bartenders, Alec and MJ. They were incredibly fun to talk with. They have all the knowledge about drinks. Alec made sure to answer any questions on the menu and make sure if anyone had allergies to tell him. I had 4 drinks in total. 2 Halloween style 2 off menu - bartender's choice I asked for a recommendation: the French roast dip sandwich but get it extra dirty absolutely yummy! I felt extremely welcomed and I had loads of fun!! The restaurant is all decked out in Halloween decor! The bathrooms were cute too! Come visit you haven't for the pop up! They are going to have it open for the first 2weeks in November as well! Thank you so much! I will be a returning customer:)

Such a cute spot! This bar/eatery goes all out for holidays and has such a fun spin on classic…read moredrinks. Their staff are always so welcoming and really knowledgeable about the drinks and food they offer. I recently came for Halloween and wow! 20 minutes before opening and there was long line. Definitely try to make a reservation in advance but some walk ins are available! It may just be for a short time, but still worth it! For food we tried: Heirloom tomatoes w burrata : very refreshing Truffle Grilled cheese : cheese pull! , edges were crisp, soup was okay Filet Mignon Tartare : decent, god flavor, the bread had a nice crisp Jumbo Prawn Ceviche : a little too sour for my liking I didn't get the names of all the drinks we tried but they were all delicious! The hot drink was really nice (they had me at spiced butter) and so was the blood bag! There's a lot of thought that goes into these drinks and it shows! Can't wait to come back for Christmas!

Overall, very nice. The space was busy, but I managed to find a seat at the bar. There seemed to be…read morea good number of regulars around me, and that added to the community of the place. The beer list was exceptional, and the service was great. There was a big focus on hazy IPA and West Coast IPA, but there were also some more interesting styles on the menu. It felt like a really nice space to grab a few high quality beers and hang out for a bit. As far as I can tell, they don't really have a food menu to speak of, but it felt like a really fun place to grab a pint before dinner.

The beers were great and we really enjoyed what we tried. Unfortunately, the service completely…read morechanged the experience for us. My friend and I were looking at the menu trying to decide what we wanted when the bartender started yelling at us. It felt unnecessarily rude and uncomfortable, especially considering we were simply trying to figure out what to order. I'd absolutely come back for the beer, but the way we were spoken to was disappointing and really took away from the experience. Great beer shouldn't come with being yelled at for reading the menu.

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!

My wife and I attended a gorgeous wedding reception here…read more The ambience of the venue was magical. Nestled in mature trees with soft lights to guide you, we couldn't have asked for a better venue to celebrate our friends. Wine and champagne were served. I highly recommend their Pinot Noir, both were excellent. The staff was very kind and attentive. We had beef short rib for dinner and it was delicious. The venue would make a perfect date night stop or backdrop for a exquisite event.

A nice cute tucked away location in los gatos!…read more Good: - Super beautiful venue, I really enjoyed the hilltop feel though 5 min from downtown Los gatos - The wines for the tasting were delicious! I liked how private it felt since it was just us and one other group - For $30pp it was pretty solid of an experience Bad: - Super empty on a Tuesday and you can't really do anything since the bistro is closed until Thursday - Tasting just went by super quick and wasn't super memorable Overall this was a really cool spot and I enjoyed the wine but likely will try to come back on a weekend.

Cozy little wine bar in DTLG. We stopped by since they have live music on Thursday and Saturdays…read more(7-9pm) and sat at the bar. Their outdoor seating seemed popular so looking forward to trying that. In terms of drinks, they're a wine bar so mostly wine obviously, but they also do have a few cocktail options too -- though these are batched/pre-made. Deviled eggs are delicious and their pepper poppers are also good!

If you're looking for a great spot to get together with friends,Rootstock Wine Bar is your spot!!!…read moreThe ambiance is chill with indoor or outdoor seating set up for enjoying fine wine,a cold beer a light meal and listening to live music. The beer and wine selections are fantastic!! This was my second visit and again...I wasn't disappointed!!! The staff JD,Jayton and Talia,are friendly,knowledgeable,attentive and knowledgeable about the different wines and dishes being served. On my first visit, I ordered the Toscano charcuterie board.Although what was offered was quite delicious,it was a bit pricey. On this most recent visit,I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich and an order of truffle chips....and let me tell you...OMG...those truffle chips served with a perfect complimentary dip put me in taste bud Heaven!!! The sandwich was so incredibly yummy and full of fresh flavour as well. The accompanying salad was delightfully light and delicious!!! I'm so looking forward to my next visit!!! Rootstock gets !!!!

A New Favorite Local Gem: Exceptional Service, Scratch Kitchen Magic…read more We visited Shepherd & Sims for the first time yesterday for happy hour, and it exceeded our expectations from the moment we walked in. The host greeted us warmly, and that friendly, upbeat energy carried through the entire team. The space itself is gorgeous, featuring spacious indoor and patio seating, as well as an incredible full-bar display complete with a rolling library ladder. Our server, Kai, provided top-tier service. He gave us a wonderful breakdown of the menu, highlighting how the executive chef crafts everything in-house--from the blue corn tortillas and slider buns to the potato chips and onion dip. My husband had the ahi tuna tostada and a selection of daily oysters, both of which he absolutely devoured. I ordered the "Only Burger" slider, and after a little push from my husband and Kai (who accurately described the "awesome sauce" as an upgraded In-N-Out spread), I kept the sauce on--and I'm so glad I did! The slider was flawless in both size and flavor. Paired with those ultra-crispy, perfectly salted homemade chips and dip, we left completely satisfied. We will without a doubt be returning again and again--and bringing friends next time!

4.5/5 Unfortunately…read morelacking photos... but a group of girl friends and I came here the other day for dinner and we all enjoyed it! Food: First, there was a good variety of options so it seems there is probably always something for everyone here. We ordered the mezze plate and the fried chicken bites for appetizers, and across the board had the steak sandwich, blue crab bucatini, octopus, market fish (halibut) and herb roasted chicken. We loved the fried chicken bites (great texture + sweet / spicy sauce drizzle), and we really liked the fluffy pita and mezze spread--I think there was just more spread to eat than there was pita relatively. I had the steak sandwich and thought it had a very good flavor and spicy aioli, but the pieces of steak kept falling out as I was eating it. I had a bite of the octopus, which was tender and cooked well, and a bite of the crab bucatini, which had a nice kick to it! Serving sizes were fairly large and very reasonable price point--I was pleasantly surprised by this. We all shared two bottles of wine; although we just went with a Sauv Blanc, they had a pretty wide selection. Service: Service was excellent. Food and drink were paced well, and the staff was attentive without being bothersome. We stayed from about 5:30 to almost 9 on a weekday so we appreciated not getting pushed out. We also enjoyed the complimentary champagne for our celebration! Ambiance: Simple & sleek but warm aesthetic, was great for a girls night but would be a solid date night spot too.

I've been coming here with my family since forever. Some of my favorite family memories were made…read morein a booth at Loma-- whether it was trivia night on a random Tuesday or catching up together with burgers in our hand. I've had a lot of their menu, but here's some photos of my most recent munches. Love their roadhouse burger-- loaded with bacon and onion! I'm also a huge fan of the smoked chicken pesto-- The warm ciabatta bread with flavorful pesto and tomato? Give me more..!!!!Fried chicken sandwich is a classic for me. Been getting that one over and over. Super thick juicy chicken with soft buns..! There are 2 types of fries you can choose from (thin and thick-- wish they had sweet potato..!) I recommend the thick ones-- super crispy and fresh! Don't underestimate the tacos... the steak taco dish is absolutely amazing. The sides pair up so well with the entree..! Carnitas are on the saltier side, but balance well with vegetables! ALWAYS ORDER THE POTATO CHIP APPETIZER!!!!!! The absolute best homemade chips and savory sauce. As a certified onion lover I never pass this up. Another fav is the artichoke dip-- cheesy and warm. Tastes like a memory. Thanks Loma for some of the best meals, will always come back!!!

Great place to stop whether you're walking through the area or stuck in traffic. They offer beers,…read morewine, and a refreshing Frosé (frozen rosé slushy). All the drinks pair well with the wide range of food options on their extensive menu. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outside, plus several TVs throughout for watching sports. I ordered the Hop Holistics, a fresh, fruity Hazy IPA with a low 5.6% ABV, making it easy to enjoy more than one. I also tried the Alpha Dog West Coast IPA, which has a higher ABV and was another tasty choice, especially with my burger. I went with the smashburger and fries, and it was fantastic. Packed with flavor from the Memphis‑style BBQ sauce, avocado, and pickled red onions on a brioche bun. We were sharing it, and they even split it onto two plates for us -- a small touch we really appreciated. Only complaint was the bartender was NOT friendly at all. We felt like we were making him work. Definitely need to get someone that wants to work and not that guy! Despite this, we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu and enjoy another brew.