The happy hour is the best in San Jose and David is the best server. I really appreciate the fast service and got me to the sharks game quick. oysters and other appetizers were fantastic. read more

This was an absolutely spectacular Mothers Day dinner!! We shared the delicious and gorgeous steak, dreamy lobster with ravioli and raw tuna and avocado crunchy appetizer. Each dish more beautiful and refined than the last. And the cocktail list is fabulous! We had a paper plane cocktail and it was refreshing and beautifully prepared. It comes with a tiny airplane and headline page from the day the Duke of Windsor abdicated. A very fascinating time n history. The raw tuna is served in perfect squares stacked perfectly with avocado and slight spicy sauce. Lovely and crunchy. The lobster is served in huge tender pieces with giant ravioli in a creamy almost newburg sauce. This was our favorite. We brought home a piece of lemon cheesecake served with strawberry cream. So delicious and beautiful. Our server was Mike and he was charming. The timing of everything was perfect. Thank you for the beautiful white rose. I would visit again in a heartbeat!, Highly recommend. read more

The decor of this place is very upscale and pleasing, specially the bar area with the floating shelves and greenery around it. We got a reservation and were promptly seated. The drinks were pretty good and we got started with oysters and mussels and shrimp as appetizers. The sauce that the mussels came in was delicious, we ordered more bread to dip in that sauce. For main course, the salmon was medium rare, it was absolutely melt in the mouth! The octopus and pasta with lemon and cheese was good as well. For dessert, the beignets did not disappoint ! The sauces it came with were really good pairing as well. Overall, really good experience. Good food, service and overall experience! read more

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Finally got a chance to try breakfast on a Saturday. We were seated right when we walked in at a great window table. The menu is creative and fun. We went for the banana custard French toast (Banana Republic) to share, the Benedict Arnold, and Croque Baldoni with an egg on top. We also ordered the French press of Academic Coffee. Delish!! The venue is really nice. The servers were all friendly and super cute in their black outfits. Definitely want to go back. read more

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I go to down town SJ pretty often and just found this place off of yelp. We went there for a birthday, to sum up our experience, the service good but a bit slow, but that is understandable because it was super packed so we didn't mind. As for the food itself, it was a bit expensive for what it was. The food was good but nothing amazing. However, we really do appreciate their birthday celebration for us!! They brought out a free dessert and put this sparkler candle on it and lit it up, it was really cool and nice of them :) As for the ambiance, I would say it's a space where people could be loud and have fun without being looked at weird. The atmosphere was pretty loose and bar like, everyone was having a good time! read more

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The Pressroom is a stellar addition to the downtown brunch scene. The space itself has a really cool, open design. Sleek modern booths mixed with an awesome comic-noir mural backdrop that gives it a unique, stylish edge. It's vibrant and upscale without feeling stuffy. The food and drinks are highly photogenic, but thankfully, they actually deliver on flavor too. read more

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The press room is the place to be for a happy Friday night! Rosie is one of my favorite host. She is delighted to be round. Very polite and humble. We had few hiccups and she fixed them With a smile. The ambiance of the restaurant is super clean and very welcoming. The food is delicious and they can add few more items for vegetarian read more

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Friend recommended we meet here for dinner during a recent business trip. We were able to get a table without reservations on a Wednesday. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink which was tasty and served over crushed ice. We split brussel sprouts and pork belly apps, the. The salmon (wild) entree. Brussels were delish! Had julienned green apple on top with tangerine foam, and some tiny croutons. Pork belly looked to be Korean inspired on the menu, but was more like sweet n sour pork. Salmon was Devine and cooked perfectly medium rare. We split a lemon cheesecake for dessert which was refreshing and not too sweet. Loved all the plants which made a great atmosphere for our dinner. read more

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Absolutely loved this place for date night! Me and my wife have passed this place so many times and finally gave it a try and did not disappoint. The ambiance is calm and relaxing a perfect place for a couples date night. The service was quick and attentive the staff checked in often. I ordered the burger Fries and mash potatoes, the fries were so addictive I couldn't stop eating them, the mash was super creamy, and finally the burger was juicy! But not greasy at all, the fries also it was quite surprisingly how light it felt. Obviously the price is a bit higher than I would want but it was worth it. read more

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Still one of the best happy hour deals in DTSJ! Their half priced cocktails can't be beat. Only wish they had some snackier / smaller bites to eat. Tried some of their newer drinks and enjoyed them both, especially the Bourbon Bulletin. Had no problem getting a seat before 4, but it got pretty full around the bar near the end around 5. Always appreciate the quick and attentive bartenders! read more

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Food was good but nothing that wowed me. Presentation was nice. Music was a little loud; it made people talk louder which made it even more difficult to hear out own conversation. Our server Selena was very nice and gave us excellent service. read more

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Been here twice for brunch and have had a good experience. The menu is witty and funny. There are so many fun cocktail and drink options to choose from. We will slowly drink and eat our way through their menu. Ordered a ham and cheese omelette with the house potatoes. Delicious. Also ordered a matcha gin cocktail that tastes pretty good. Not like gin and maybe a hint of matcha. Service is pretty fast and friendly. The decor is pretty cool, mid century modern to go on the theme of an old newsroom. read more

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Went here for Valentine's Day lunch! Really loved it. The food was wonderful as were the drinks. This place is quite upscale and has that kind of ambiance. It has an adjoining bar with which the restaurant shares the restrooms. The staff were very friendly and so was the hostess at the front. They were nice to accommodate my wish to sit away from the massive door because it was chilly that day. The restrooms are super clean. Overall great place and definitely coming back to try out the other items! Since it was Valentine's Day, each group was given a long stem rose at the end of the meal. Nice touch! I had the French toast with banana pudding filling - it was a bit oily on the outside but the pudding was delicious and super fulfilling Husband had the burger and fries. The fries were double or triple fried and very very crispy and tasty. read more

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Saw this place popup on my Yelp recommendations while looking for a place to celebrate my gf's birthday. Upon arrival, there is this huge wooden door that caught us by surprise when walking in. We had a reservation and our host seated us right away. Our server was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable with everything. At first glance we saw that the food options were pretty limited given that it's only 1 page and all the drinks were on the back. Luckily we saw what wanted and got 4 appetizers and an entree to share What we ordered: Oysters (5/5) - we didn't get a chance to ask what type they were but the oysters were huge and very creamy. Super fresh! Housemade milk bread (4/5) - circular bread that came with plain butter and bone marrow infused butter. We liked how they tasted like an everything bagel Poke Nachos (2/5) - unfortunately the most disappointing dish of the night. Came with 3 huge wontons layered with poke and tomatoes. We felt like the flavors were lacking and plain, nothing too special. Brussels sprouts (5/5) - came with apple slices and breadcrumbs. The dish felt super light and was a great palette cleanser to balance out the other heavier items. Our favorite appetizer so far here! Prime burger (5/5) - honestly the staple of the night, best tasting burger we had in a while. Every ingredient felt super fresh and the flavors packed a punch. Would highly recommend ordering this if you eat here. For drinks we ordered the pear review and the byline fizz. Both of the drinks were delicious, loved them very much Bonus point to our server for surprising my gf with a candle on the Dubai chocolate cake we ordered for dessert. Overall, such an amazing experience and a great place to celebrate a birthday dinner. read more

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Good food, great drinks, and great vibes(: I came here on a Thursday with a reservation for dinner. Our group split all of the food family style and here's what we got. House made milk bread: 11/10 I'm still thinking about this... it's so soft and the Calabrian chili butter... the only thing that sucked was that there wasn't more butter *cries* Caviar potato pave?: 9/10 I can't remember what they were called but it was a tasty bite! I could have a plate of these if they didn't cost so much *cries again* Agnolotti: 10/10 so delicious the truffle was not too strong Steak frites: 8/10 good medium rare, very flavorful and fries were super crispy Fried chicken: 8/10 good with the sauces/gravy Pork belly: 7/10 I probably wouldn't get this again. It was good but compared to everything else... I rather try something else in the menu. There were apple slices (???) in the dish it was fine but I think that's what threw me off read more

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Overall it was a very good experience. We walked in and were greeted by the hostess and seated right away. The restaurant had very nice ambiance and everyone was very attentive. The waitress asked if we wanted to start with beignets and they did not disappoint. They came with 3 sauces: chocolate, raspberry, and dulce de leche. The best sauce was the chocolate mixed with the raspberry. The Dulce de leche was a little thick for our liking. All of our main courses were good and filling. Some of the food did come out a little cold. The plating was nice on all the food and again the service was excellent. read more

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We came for happy hour before a sharks game and had a wonderful experience, we've already thought about coming back! The sliders were so delicious, all around, the bun, the sauce, the meat! We enjoyed our cocktails as well. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive! The interior is really cute too, we were sat at a booth near the window which was nice. But the bar seating looked cute too! read more

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I have been meaning to come here for a while without much luck since I could not get a reservation. Finally made it here on a Sunday evening when it was still busy. Wonderful spot, loved the ambience and the fact that this is the San Jose Mercury building. The service, drinks and the food were all excellent and everything was right on point. I will be coming back for sure. read more

Service was exceptional!! Ate at the bar. Had a salad with grilled chicken that was one of the best I have ever had. Quality was awesome. Met the owner and we talked about golf. What a super nice guy. Great selection of very hard to get bourbons and the prices were reasonable. Loved the quality and the service! When I'm in town I will go back. read more

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it... The Pressroom is Dope! Being a Gen X 50-something fella, I've gravitated towards early quiet dinners and getting to bed by 9pm. The Pressroom was a surprising delight that goes against my older, I dare say, more mature tastes and preferences. This restaurant is fresh, hip, and most importantly, fun! In Downtown San Jose and housed in the Lyndon Building, which was built in 1884 and was the original home of the Times-Mercury News back in 1902, the restaurant's decor honors that historic past. The massively high ceilings remind you how large the printing presses were that used to occupy the space. There are images of a bygone era, where the only source of timely information was the newspaper, adorning the walls either in the wallpapers or framed photographs. The food is great but what really impresses is the service. It seems like the staff at the Pressroom are also from that bygone era where hospitality is paramount and service with a smile the bare minimum. Our waitperson was friendly and engaging, with excellent recommendations. The drinks are outstanding and herald the mixologists at the lounge/bar attached to the Pressroom. Overall, this place is 4.5 out of 5. Go there for a fun time, great food, attentive service, wonderful atmosphere, and luscious donations! PS was having too much fun to take photos, but there are plenty of pictures here on Yelp and on their website! read more

We went to celebrate birthday. The ambience was beautiful. Rosy helped our table for food, drinks and patiently answered any questions we had about the menu. The place was busy and vibing, totally recommend read more

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I stumbled upon this place while walking through downtown San Jose and immediately told my husband, 'We need to check this place out!' It's a gorgeous restaurant, and I knew right away it would be a great date-night spot. The inside is just as impressive--the space is beautifully designed with a newspaper-themed aesthetic that feels both stylish and unique. It really adds to the overall experience. After looking into The Pressroom, I realized they offer a daily happy hour, which is rare to find in the South Bay--especially at a more upscale restaurant. We walked in without a reservation and were immediately seated. We started with cocktails. I tried the Pear Review and the Rewrite, and both were excellent. My husband had The Standard and absolutely loved it. We ordered exclusively from the happy hour menu, and everything impressed us. The oysters ($2!!) were phenomenal--small and sweet, just how we like them. We also tried the Millionaire Bacon Bao Buns, which admittedly looked a bit underwhelming at first, but completely delivered on flavor. The steak bites were perfectly tender and very enjoyable as well. We're already excited to come back to try their dinner and brunch menus. read more

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This fairly new spot has been on my radar for awhile now. Let's start with the aesthetic. It was absolutely gorgeous on the inside. The design was very sleek and aesthetically pleasing. Secondly, the service was amazing. Raag was my server and was extremely knowledgeable with the menu and when I inquired about his recommendations they do not disappoint. I order the recommended roasted mushrooms and wow it was incredible flavorful! The rosemary chicken is the absolute star of the show, I heard it's also on the dinner menu and recently got moved to the lunch menu, and I'm glad it did. If you want a crispy and juicy chicken with side of sauce order this and you will not be disappointed. The short rib sandwich was great as well and the fries were perfectly crispy. I cannot wait to come back and hopefully try their drink options! read more

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This spot has swiftly risen to become one of our favorite early date night destinations whenever we want to wander around Downtown. The Pressroom offers excellent service--everyone is consistently friendly and attentive. Their handcrafted cocktails are always a favorite, and the garlic noodles--are absolutely DELICIOUS. read more

Disclaimer: This review is specifically for drinks and oysters at the bar. We popped in around 12:30 on a Friday afternoon with very specific ideas about what we were after. There's an outdoor seating area, plenty of seats indoors, and a nice bar for those who like us for the bar seats. The bartenders greeted us promptly, got us some water and answered our questions while being friendly and engaging the whole time. As someone who worked in the industry for years, in my experience friendly and engaging bartenders are a rarity these days. These two have the knowledge, professionalism, and personalities to build a crowd of regulars... We will definitely be coming back! We passed on the traditional champagne/Prosecco and opted for an Aperol spritz to go with a half dozen oysters. The drinks were perfect, especially on such a hot day. The ... Perfect! The mignonette perfectly balanced salty, sea flavor of the oysters. There were absolutely no shell bits and her only regret was that we didn't order a dozen! The ambience, the service, the drinks, and the food... We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

The staff here was friendly and the service was good. The interior is modern and nice. It's good for big groups. The prices here are definitely on the more expensive side. The steak was tender and flavorful. The fries were solid with a good crunch and fluffy interior. The poke nachos were enjoyable. The pretty in pink drink was refreshing. The garlic noodles were decent but nothing special. The desserts were great as well from the beignets to the cheesecake. read more

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The place was pretty cool, once you arrive you go through these huge heavy doors. I absolutely loved the wall decor and the mood lighting ambience. It made the perfect date night. Our waitress was really kind, especially the staff. The food was amazing. I absolutely loved the beignet and the pork belly. We were in the dining area which was said to be less noisy than the club/bar lounge area. However it was still rather loud. read more

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Busy busy busy! Came here before a sharks game and they squeezed us in but you could tell they were either short handed or just too many rapid fire orders. Food was still great, atmosphere was buzzing since it was packed and overall the service was decent. Still giving 5 stars because I know they were doing their best and not just neglecting us read more

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Great ambiance. Love the R&B music they play. Service was great. Food was amazing. I had the agnolotti and my husband had the NY steak frites. We also ordered the ahi poke and a caviar bump. read more

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4% surcharge. Happy hour is daily 3-5pm, but cancelled when the Sharks are playing a home game. Drinks are half-off, and there is a cheaper light food menu. HH Food: 4.7/5: Fried mac and cheese balls $12. Perfect texture inside and out. But not enough flavor; they need to melt in some parmesan cheese. 4.7: Short rib sliders $12. High quality in every way. 4.0: Bacon bao buns $14. Too pre-fabricated. But still tasty. HH Drinks: 4.3/5: Pear review $9. Too dry and flat. It would be better with an absinthe rinse on the glass to give it more backbone. 4.0: Bourbon Bulletin $9. The drink is thick and gloopy, which also mutes the flavor. If they are using a thick fruit puree, it should go through a centrifuge to clarify it. read more

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Came here with my family, party of 8. The restaurant is gorgeous and their bar has a sexy vibe. The menu is a bit limited, but there's something for everyone. Shout out to our server, Chris, who was incredibly patient - my family is high maintenance! Ha! Overall theme of the food ... is a little overpriced for what you get, but good nonetheless: - Milk bread was good, not great. - Brie was delicious - it could take up to 20 minutes to make. - Tomahawk presentation was fun and very video worthy - Butter Chicken [deconstructed] pot pie lacked a little punch but my partner put some of the ... - spicy sauce from my Fried Rosemary Chicken Breast and instantly was better - Potato purée was really disappointing. Lacked so much flavor. It was like eating puree'd nothing My aunts split the endive salad and salmon, which they seemed to enjoy. The star of the evening: bread pudding. DELICIOUS!! Overall, it's a vibes restaurant. Great first date or celebratory sp read more

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I'm obsessed. I needed to impress a vice president from the company I work for. He was starving and we had all the leadership coming. Cortney the bartender DELIVERED. The kitchen DELIVERED. Incredible dishes, executed perfectly. Great happy hour, beautiful restaurant. Well done!! read more

Came here for lunch with some coworkers since we were in the area. The lunch menu is mostly sandwiches, so I ordered the chicken salad sandwich ($24). It came with a choice of fries or a side salad, I got the fries and they were really good with just the right amount of crispiness! The sandwich was good but nothing special, it definitely tasted healthy. The ambiance is nice and the restaurant is nicely decorated for the holidays! Just knocking one star off since the lunch menu felt a bit overpriced ($25-30+ for each sandwich/burger) for the portion size. read more

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Went to The Pressroom for brunch with my girls. There is only garage and street parking as the restaurant is located in Downtown San Jose. Just be mindful of that if you have a reservation. I ordered the Benedict Arnold with hash browns. The eggs Benedict was served on sliced bread with prosciutto and caviar. Honestly, I ordered this dish because of the caviar and the dish did not disappoint! Hashbrowns were crispy and delicious. The eggs Benedict was really good too! The plate was the perfect portion. I sampled the chilaquiles and the avocado toast from my girls. The chilaquiles with short rib had nice flavor and chips were still crunchy. The avocado toast was so refreshing! Really enjoyed that one too. The restraint was beautiful inside! Our servers were nice too. We asked if she can take a picture for us and she had no problem doing so. I would definitely come back to the their dinner menu. read more

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Stoped by for dinner on Friday night with a friend. Of course, the restaurant is still stunning, but the experience left me wanting more. The dinner menu didn't have too many options, and the $40 cauliflower steak seemed a little out of control. I had 2 appetizers, the poke nachos and the pork belly. Nachos are solid, but the pork belly made no sense. Tough, hard pieces of overcooked pork and the fruit it was served with did not compliment it at all. read more

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How much did they spend on that awesome metal heavy door? This is a case where the outside decor matches the quality of the food Not crowded on Saturday morning but that might be because it was Thanksgiving weekend Bechamel on croque baldoni rich and creamy. Seductive velvety looking square of soft bread read more

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The girls and I came in for a nice dinner. The interior decoration supports the jazzy news type of room theme that they ate going for. It was very cute and welcoming. We tried the steak frites, braised beef, and the porkchop. We all enjoyed our plates. I will say that we felt it was overpriced and our service was less than superior. The waitress acted like it was a burden to take our orders and to check in on us. It was pretty clear that the staff needs some better training on what service looks like and some dress code etiquette. Based on all this, we are glad we gave it a go but probably wouldn't bother to come back. read more

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Samantha was a great server & was very personable!! We loved it here! Great suggestions on the meals.

Came here for Brunch on a Sunday. It wasn't too packed yet. Very spacious, felt very upscale. The waitresses were nice. The food was good, and very different. Especially the duck and waffles. It is kinda of pricey but good experience. Next time I go I would like to try the dinner menu. read more

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I mainly go here for early happy hour, before going to other happy hours :) Definitely a great way to start an evening. Arriving between 3-5 pm is worthwhile... You can't beat half-off cocktails these days! It's like traveling back in time paying 10 bucks for a stiff well-crafted drink. My favorite here would be their Final Edition. But when I'm in the mood for a refreshing drink, their Bourbon Ledger cocktail is like a bigger cousin of the Paloma. I've also enjoyed their Inkwell Manhattan, Espresso Martini, and Rye Old Fashioned during other visits. From the HH food menu, their short rib sliders were a hit. The steak bites were tasty teasers... to a future dinner. Their chips & dip were okay. And their oysters were bigger than what I expected. Their fries from the regular menu were fantastic, kinda like upscale McDonald's fries. For starters, the fresh Milk Bread & Butter dish was surprisingly amazing. It's all about the two butters! And I can't get enough of their pork belly! Multiple visits in and I never had issues with service. All staff were very friendly! Also, love what they did with this space that's been vacant for so long. It has a solid level of swankiness, especially Bar Mercury. And that front door is epic! read more

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