We hosted our rehearsal dinner at SP2 and couldn't be happier with how it went. Our event coordinator, Samantha De Jesus, was pleasant and personable from the start, walked us through our options, and was more than willing to work with us on exactly what we needed. Since our wedding was the very next day and we'd be feeding a lot of the same guests again so soon, I didn't want to over-order food -- Samantha took our guest count and helped advise on the ideal order amount so we didn't end up with excess. She was incredibly accommodating in every other way too: she let us drop off our welcome sign and banner the night before, and when I mentioned I was planning to buy white roses for table decor, she offered up the restaurant's own carafes to use as vases. She even put together a slideshow for us -- I just sent over some photos and she had them playing on rotation on the projector throughout the night. Our bartender, Heather, was wonderful as well -- so kind to every guest, and she even helped our 8-year-old nephew track down the "top shelf" soda he'd asked for. I can't say enough good things about hosting an event at SP2. We'll definitely be back to celebrate there again soon. read more

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the DJs were great throughout the night and service was wonderful... in a situation when safety should be the main concern, employees should be trained to handle disorderly conduct appropriately .. a bouncer took it upon himself to not only physically harm the crowd while bulldozing a patron ... when aconcerns were raised (that can be addressed in an orderly way) Things can be handled in a manner in which the other customers can continue to enjoy their time but this person I particular created a violent environment and disrupted the crowd. Not only in the crowd but directly behind the entertainment booth. I will be filing a police report for violence and harassment. There is a very thick line between order and direction and straight harassment. The pictures I attached are an obvious demonstration of physical assault.. There is no situation where an individual in a fully over capacity bar should be harassed in the manner that was experienced today. There is no room for personal "I have so and so too..." to play a part in someone's professional behavior. This bouncer harassed and harmed the crowd by his emotional reaction to something that was already been handled and was being worked on by a colleague. He escalated tensions by shoving people into the eachother. read more

I booked this venue for my engagement party and paid in full when I got to the event. In the next ten minutes, I stepped away to use the restroom with my brother. Upon returning, security staff approached me, accused me of wrongdoing without any clear explanation, and demanded additional payment to each of their security guards. They would not even get the manager when I asked and when I refused to comply with what was an unjustified demand, I was forcibly removed from my own engagement party in front of my family and friends. There was no wrongdoing on my end and I was not intoxicated at all as I had just arrived!! This was not only deeply embarrassing and upsetting on what should have been a celebratory occasion, but the conduct of the security staff was wholly unprofessional and, I believe, unlawful. Demanding payment under the table on these grounds and removing a paying customer without legitimate cause raises serious concerns. I would strongly caution anyone considering booking this venue for a private event or even going. If something goes wrong, do not expect to be treated with basic dignity or fairness. I will be pursuing this matter through the appropriate channels. read more

Carlos D. was our bartender! He's was amazing, Friendly, and put up with my very vocal friend. He kept his composure with all the distractions during World Cup. Excellent service from start to finish, attentive, personable, and made our night even more enjoyable. We will be coming back. Thanks Carols D. read more

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I came for the Les Mils event because my favorite DJ, DJ J. Espinosa, was the closing artist! He is one of Bay Area's legendary DJ artist! This place gets Hella packed during events. I come out for dancing and there is no real designated dance floor. I think the crowds now a days are a bit boring because most people just stand around and no one is dancing or moving. But ok i get it. They are vibing. read more

I was looking for a close by bar to go to before a game at the SAP center and found SP2 within walking distance. I arrived right as they opened up and was greeted fast by the bartender and served my drink fast. Two drinks came out to $50 with tip so it's pretty overly expensive. For the environment, there's no place to have an actual conversation. The music was blaring from every corner. Maybe I'm just not the right clientele but I would not come back due to the pricing and music level. read more

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Came here for a Labubu brunch, it was fun and the food was okay, nothing really wow'ed me about the food we got which was the Benedict's. it took a long while to have our order taken though. I don't know if that was because of the Labubu event. Good spot for social time with your friends I guess. read more

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This was my first time here and I visited during the Super Bowl so I'm not sure if it's usually this packed. We waited in line for an hour and were told the entrance fee was $15 by the time we got to the front the entrance fee had gone up to $25 our friend who joined us later entered at $40. I'm assuming this was due to the event. There is a dress code I would look up before going. Staff was friendly and security took their job very seriously. I had ordered the fries which came out quickly despite there being a lot of people. Overall it was a fun time and I would check them out again maybe not during a popular event. read more

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Wonderful spot for a night out with friends. Much more upscale and a little bit of an older crowd compared to other bars down the street. I'd say the age range was 28-45. One of the drinks we had was absolutely terrible but the service was friendly and quick. Maybe it just wasn't made correctly. read more

Ordered the crispy brussels sprouts, garlic fries, burger with avocado and the chicken sandwich. Pretty good happy hour menu. Second time here and both times food and drinks came out at a reasonable time. I like that they have a few options for seating from outdoor, to the bar, to tables and even a couch seating area that's perfect for shared bites/living room feel. Waitress was attentive. The place transitions into a bar / going out vibe with a live DJ. read more

They take care of us there, we always have a good time we don't go to any other place in downtown SJ when it's time rock. read more

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What an extraordinary 'Repeat The Vibe Party' celebration for ComposurE, a Bay Area R&B group, marking their remarkable new album release at SP2 ! Family and friends celebrated together amidst the fantastic outdoor festivities of SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant, SP2's exquisite & delicious food/menu, drinks, amazing music, lively dancing and so much fun! Thanks SP2!!! read more

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Thank you, Link for helping us find our lost phone. Sorry my friend was rude to you. You treated us with a respect and grace. You are cool as F$CK. Heather at the outside bar total sweetheart and Christian "inside bar"great recommendation on the tequila! THANK YOU !!! read more

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Right downtown, it's such a cute place. There's a parking garage behind it, or you can find street parking. It's right next to the San Pedro Square Market. It has such a cute vibe. Outdoor seating and a bar outside as well. We got there when they opened for brunch so it was pretty empty. Nice and spacious inside. Plenty of bar seating too. The bathrooms were pretty clean, although I found it weird that the mens bathroom was wide open and I could see the urinals as I came out of the bathroom. Don't really want to see someones ass on my way back to my table. Maybe it was just because it was too early that they had the door open. Who knows. The plates are way bigger than I thought they'd be. I loved the mini muffins they gave us when we got their. The michelada was good! Service was good. I think I'll come back to try their dinners. read more

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Service is amazing! They were super busy due to the World Cup! But they handled it with ease and patience.

SP2 is tucked away on the back side of San Pedro Square. Parking is easy in the garage a block away. We came here for a Sunday afternoon brunch. It wasn't crowded at all. Positives: We were greeted by the host who sat us at a table where I could see into the kitchen (I love watching the cooks, so I was in my happy place). We were served 2 little mini-muffins immediately, which was a nice way to start our experience. The food: we had the Garlic-Rosemary Tri-Tip Sandwich. It came with pickled vegetables, chili aioli, caramelized onions, and muenster cheese. The bread was crunchy, and the combination of flavors from the pickled veg, cheese, and aoli with the beef made this sandwich a winner. It came with well-salted fries. We also tried the Pork Belly Breakfast Sandwich: a colossal English muffin, hoisin-glazed pork belly, baked egg (a whopping 3 eggs...this sandwich was huge), white cheddar, pickled veggies, chili aioli, and home fries. The sandwich was substantial, and the hoisin glaze gave the pork belly a nice sweet & salty flavor. The service here was great. Negatives: The home fries that came with the Breakfast Sandwich were a bit bland and could have benefited from more seasoning. Atmosphere: My only critique was that the music was rather loud both inside and outside, which for us was slightly annoying as we were trying to have a conversation. Just a notch or two lower would have been great. Overall, I would come back again. I'm eying the Fried Chicken with hot honey. That's on my list for next time. read more

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This is such a great location--the aesthetic is great with a very cute inside area and massive outside area too. The food and drinks were all delicious. The oysters came with hot sauce without asking which I appreciate, and the fries were so crispy!! Coleson was our host and server and did a great job with his customer service. He was very friendly and had a great attitude and checked on us often. We enjoyed coming here and will be back! read more

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The older male general manager was the most aggressive and rude person I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. My friend was calling me over to her and I think he thought she was shooing him away. He came in hot yelling at us telling us we were disrespectful and had bad attitudes. I tried to explain that we weren't even looking at him but he just got in our faces and yelled then called security over and he got in our face too saying we needed to apologize or get kicked out. I've never been so shocked by someone's behavior in their place of work. I come here a lot and used to love it now I feel uncomfortable going in case that man is working again. read more

I booked this venue for my son's graduation and the whole experience was amazing. I worked with Sam, their event manager and her guidance helped bring my vision to reality. This was my first large event, and it was perfect. The food, venue and staff were excellent. All my friends and family are still raving about it. Thank you! read more

The food and service were top notch. The booth we sat sadly was in pretty bad shape (cracked vinyl) so that was a bit disappointing. Hopefully, in the New Year ownership can spend a bit of reserves to refresh. read more

Came on a Friday night around 7 with a group of friends for dinner and drinks. We had a reservation but didn't really need it and were seated quickly. Our waitress was really nice and took our order pretty soon after we were seated. I shared the calamari pizza which was an unexpected favorite! It had vodka sauce and cheese with calamari on top and I would definitely order it again. Not something I would have thought would be as good as it was but I'd highly recommend it. Other things ordered at our table were the kaarage chicken sandwich, some French fries, Brussels sprouts, and another pizza (Hobbs maybe?). Everything was really delicious ! read more

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went here for dinner before going to miniboss for a few drinks. my group of three decided on getting 4 appetizers to share amongst each other. st louis style short ribs (soy ginger glaze) - very meaty but a tad on the salty side fried brussels sprouts - very delicious, i was surprised calamari - decent calamari, not the best chicken wings - fish sauce - it was ok, this too was on the salty side menu is pretty limited which i was surprised about. the menu does not match up with the menu on their site. i always look at the menu beforehand to know what i want ... but nothing on the site was available at the restaurant. very disappointing. had i known, i probably would not have come. read more

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I've been here many times. When trying to get in, I was belittled to "disgusting" by a security guard. Mind you, the other three were able to politely tell me that they were not letting anyone else in. read more

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Huge shoutout to Esteban at SP2 for taking such great care of us during our night out! We had bottle service with a group of girls, and he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and having a great time. He was super professional, attentive without being overbearing, and kept an eye out for our group the whole night, which we really appreciated. It's rare to find someone who genuinely looks out for guests like that. Esteban made the whole experience even better, and we'll definitely be coming back because of him! Thank you, Esteban , you're the best! read more

as i'm writing this i've been waiting 20 min for a drink while standing at the bar. they should not charge a $10 cover charge to be wasting peoples time like i have never waited right in front of the bar at any bar in my life and i'm old lol. this place used to be fun and worth my money but not anymore. the only pros are the christmas decorations are cute but i didnt pay to see decorations sadly read more

SP2 is a great spot for birthdays. We celebrated my business partner's daughter's 21st there with about 20 people and had an awesome time. The food and drinks were on point, and bottle service was definitely the way to go. The outdoor vibe is fun, the inside is beautiful, and it's easily one of the best spots in downtown San Jose for a celebration. read more

*Edit: Lowering -2 stars since our server told us all starters were part of HH discount of -$3 off, but upon checking the receipt -- the burrata and soup were charged at full price. Misleading info. Happy Hour runs 4-6p Wed-Fri. We came on a Wed around 5:45p and it was not busy at all. Bites, Starters, Craft Beer on tap, and House Cocktails were all discounted at $3 off. BITES: Oysters on the Half Shell $29.00 (1 dozen = $2.42 / oyster) kumquat-yuzu mignonette -- very fresh. Brussels Sprouts $11.00 crispy bacon, calabrian chili aioli, agave, candied fresno chili, parmigiano reggiano -- I found this dish too sweet / doused in too much oil and sauce, but my friend really liked it. We both liked the way it was cooked; crispy on the edges but tender enough in the center so it wasn't like trying to bite through rocks like at Eureka! lol St. Louis Style Spare Ribs $11.00 (1/2 rack) soy-ginger bbq glaze, cabbage slaw -- Best value on the HH menu, so much food on a full dinner plate! Flavor was great. Arancini Verde $9.00 sun gold tomato, cherry tomato vierge, gouda, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, manchego -- Great HH dish, crispy on the outside while soft and savory on the inside without being too salty. The vierge was heavenly! STARTERS: French Onion Soup $6.00 beef demi glacé, brandy, emmental cheese -- We both found this soup WAY too salty. It was a huge glob of cheesey bready mass floating in piping hot soup, and we had to take it out the mass of fat + soaked carbs to cut it w/ fork and knife in order to eat it lol! Would not order this one again. Burrata with Olive Bagna Cauda $12.00 castelvetrano olives, garlic, yuzu -- loved the olives, the cheese was good but basic. nice to have if you have a craving, but pretty easily recreated at home for less without much culinary skills or effort involved. Non-HH Dinner: Wood-fired Pizza - The VIP $25.00 tomato, salametto piccante, 26-month aged gouda, manchego semicurado, grana padano, black truffle honey -- thin and soft center, interesting combo of flavors. Will try the Mushroom Bianca for a white pie next time. MAINS: Prince Edwards Island Mussels $24.00 house sausage, allium, white wine, cream napa valley batard -- This was my favorite dish. The broth was so creamy and flavorful, and the mussels were fully cooked without being overdone. I brought leftovers home, put in fridge and lopped off the fat from top to reheat over the stove later with added bone broth for a lighter version for seconds. Flavors still beautiful even next day! HH DRINKS: HOUSE COCKTAIL The Huggy Bear $13.00 rittenhouse rye, pear purée, brown sugar syrup, walnut bitters -- just ok, kinda watered down. handcrafted by our talented SP2 Bar Team BEER Off Dry Cider - Traditional / Apfelwein $6.00 5.8% ABV * N/A IBU * Stem Ciders -- Good, solid cider. Service: We were seated at Table 63, perhaps bc wait staff has backs facing us at the central console stand, it was sometimes hard to flag down service but otherwise really kind and prompt. Enjoyed the value and variety of flavors, would visit again for Happy Hour! read more

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The food is good, but the service is absolutely unprofessional and rude. I simply asked a worker how to order food and he literally to go away. One of the hispanic bartender with sunglasses, rude and condescending and didn't even make the cocktails right. I really will not go back to eat there, despite their menu being delicious. Not worth being treated that way, and not the first time. read more

Came to SP2 Communal for a Love Island watch party night, and it was awesome! The bar was themed to Love Island, with flamingo floaties and a backdrop. The Margherita Focaccia was absolutely delicious, and the bartender killed it on the service, even with such a busy night read more

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seated outside, waiter was super nice! we brought our two dogs & everyone wanted to give us water LOL ribs - 7/10 not bad, I liked the butt ton of cilantro bc I love cilantro lol; some of the parts had bits of bone (I guess it wasn't cut very cleanly?) cole slaw didn't have sauce so it was just dry veggies & I wasn't really into it waffle - 5/10 texture of this was really strange to me - supposed to be a waffle but only the verrrrrry edges were slightly crispy & everything else was like waffle shaped wet bread? it wasn't bad, but just definitely not was I was expecting at all. raspberry syrup seemed strange so I didn't try it at all, butter was orangey and not in a consistency I would expect butter to be like (was kinda like cake frosting? but it wasn't light like whipped butter) green dragon - 6/10 tasted like candy juice morning lotus - 9.5/10 I have no idea what they made the frozen milk foam out of but it was soooo good lol I kept licking it like a weirdo until it all melted off the ice cube & we mixed it into the drink itself (which, btw, was good both. before and after the milk foam was incorporated) future affairs - 6/10 more candy juice - yknow those lil teeny jellos you get in a big clear plastic jug from the Asian grocery stores? it literally tasted like they opened a billion of the lychee jellos, took out the jello juice, and dumped it in here LOL it was good but just super sweet for me read more

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Shoutout Vernon. Extremely accommodating and friendly at the front. Thanks for the hospitality

Positives - Really good pizza, tasty tri-tip sandwich. Negatives - Avoid the double quarter pounder. The wagyu looked like it came out of a frozen package. Asked for a different cheese other than the cheddar. Burger arrived with no cheese. Fries were warm at best. Overall meh experience on a slow night. read more

Food was yum and delish. Wished there was more vegetarian options to add this restaurant into my frequency list, but they have enough options to not make a vegetarian alienated by offering only a salad. The cocktails were on point and service was good. read more

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Stopped by with 2 friends yesterday around 8pm. One female bartender helped me and she was super nice. Then I got a different bartender and different story. Overweight Asian guy who's been needing a haircut for weeks now gave me the absolute worst service. I asked for a beer on the menu. He said they were out. I went with a backup beer. He went to go pour it and when he moved, I informed him that I saw the beer that was "out" in the fridge. He said "ok man, you have to make up your mind which beer you want". I told him I want that one in the fridge that you said was out, but you actually have it. He goes "ok man, I'm not gonna start with you, I'm done serving you" and proceeds to cut me off, completely sober. Absolutely ridiculous and with a rather empty bar, getting rid of customers isn't a smart business move but it's obvious this man didn't care. Just a pathetic individual who needs to find something else to do. read more

BEST BRUNCH IN SAN JOSE! This is a hidden gem. Their Sunday brunch is out of this world. Everything is great - from the potatoes to the pork belly breakfast sandwich to the parfait. The best by far is the waffle so insane. Ignore the 1 star reviews for the bar door people and come get your brunch on. read more

So, I came here for my birthday with a group of 10 for my birthday on a Sunday. I enjoy their live music and the ambiance. My party had food next door at San Pedro Market so I brought my Stanley to stay hydrated. My Stanley contained water with ice since San Jose was experiencing another heat wave in July. Upon entering SP2, they shared you are not able to bring my Stanley inside and to leave it in the front. I did. Spent tons of money on drinks. I am sure my large party brought lots of business with all the drink orders. I was having so much fun! The band was great (sorry, I wish I could remember their name) and they kept me dancing. I totally forgot about my Stanley! Forgive me! It was my bday after all :). The next day, I called. Left a voice message. I even reached out to SP2 via Instagram so I can pick up my Stanley. No response. I actually left a few voicemails, showed up at SP2 (during closing time so maybe the timing was off) and communicated with someone via Instagram that they would look for it. The person on Instagram would never follow up after my messaged. I would send another reply message and say, "did you find it?". I am not sure if they ever found it, never looked of it, still have it or it is now officially stolen?!?!?! My Stanley is tan (sand color) with a Wharf to Wharf sticker on it! RIP Stanley. SP2 saves all the water bottles for their underground Stanley market LOL. I really tried to redeem it but SP2 was not cooperative. read more

I came here for happy hour on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised! At 4pm there wasn't much of a crowd there so we were able be seated immediately. We got the ribs, brussel sprouts, and ahi tuna. The ribs and brussel sprouts were 10/10 great presentation and quality for it being a HH item. The ahi tuna was okay, it was a tad bit fishy and not something I'd order again. read more

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We came across SP2 during the block party last week. San Pedro Square Market was PACKED and we were lucky to have beat the crowds when we got to SP2. Great place for drinks and food! We were seated fairly quickly and the hostess even asked us if we wanted a water bowl for our friend's dog :) What was ordered: + Oysters - I was a little hesitant to order the oysters but they were great! They tasted fresh and came with two different types of sauces. + Pepperoni pizza - I wouldn't say this is a must order but it wasn't bad. The flavor was good but I felt the pizza could have been baked longer. The pieces were very soggy and the cheese would fall right off if you picked it up at an angle. + Lemon hummus - This was very unique and I enjoyed it! They gave ample pita bread and a large serving size of hummus to share. The pickled onions onions on top were really unique and gave the dish a bit of a nice crunch. I think there were some eggplant pieces in there too, which I skipped. + Pork belly buns - LOVED! I was surprised at how much I liked these because sometimes these can be a hit or miss. The bun was prepared well and wasn't soggy or coming apart. The pork belly pieces were glazed with a delicious sauce and came together really well. + Summertime magic - Highly recommend! I was torn between this and another drink and our waitress recommended this one and she was right! It was very similar to a Paloma with a hint of fruit to it. + Tri tip sandwich - The tri tip was really good but it was a bit too much for me as a sandwich. + Risotto - I didn't personally try this but our friends said it was delicious. The salmon that they added looked like it was cooked well, not too dry. + Puppy patty - I can't tell you what it tasted like but the dog sure enjoyed it! Instead of it coming out as one patty, they had it broken up into a few pieces to make it easier for the dog to eat. All in all, it's a great place to come with your friends and dog(s) to hang out! The service did get a bit slower towards the end of our meal but the place was starting to get packed so I can see why they were more scattered. read more

Nice ambiance, but staffs are not always available. There is no one to get you to seats. You just have to figure it out yourself. Nice gin tonic read more

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Worst experience ever. Bouncers and workers were incredibly rude and ruined my birthday. Never returning