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    Thirsty.Bar

    4.1 (57 reviews)
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    Open • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Juke Box
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    Outdoor seating

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    Auriana N.

    10/10 experience at Thirsty Bar. Classic dive bar with plenty of space and seating. There's games galore, pinball machines, darts and a ton of screens (went during the World Cup and there was a huge projector type screen up as well). Our bartender was the best. Quick, efficient and attentive...can't really go wrong there. Pieces were good and vibes were high.

    Jessica N.

    Stumbled into this little dive while waiting for our table at Rantei. The bartender was super chill and friendly. They had a projector playing the Warriors game with sound which is rare. The music playlist is all hip hop and Bay Area slaps. They also have a pool table for $2 a game. Drink prices are also very affordable. Def check this place out!

    Adriana M.

    Before I get into the positive, the only bad thing about this bar & why I rated it 4 stars. College night is absolutely terrible. The whole bar is completely FULL of drunk college kids, half who don't even look like they're 21, this makes it nearly impossible to walk anywhere. This is extremely dangerous. If a fire broke out, many wouldn't be able to leave, would get stomped on... etc. I have no idea how this is even allowed. It's truly disappointing. Besides "college night" - this bar is amazing otherwise. The drinks are at a reasonable price. The bartenders are extremely helpful and welcoming. I've never had a bad experience with any staff. The people are usually older which I love. They do stand up comedy on Tuesday, which is great. I do recommend this bar strongly. Just not on college night.. unless you want to feel like you're in a hot sauna or feel like you're a sardine.

    Glad they have this posted. Not many bars that I frequent have this up.
    Cynthia P.

    I was looking for a local bar to wait out the traffic after work and I'm sad I didn't find this place sooner! I came in on a Wednesday and was greeted by Trinity and she was amazing. I can see that they have their regulars and she treated everyone kindly. I will most definitely come back here whenever I'm working the area.

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    EM H.

    After dinner at Mio Vicino on July 11, 2023, Edward, Ray, Garry and I decided to walk a few steps to the Thirsty Bar to treat birthday boy Brent to some celebratory drinks. We walked in shortly after 9:15 PM. The bar was practically empty, only a table or two occupied, maybe a couple of people at the bar counter, and two people playing pool. Needless to say, we immediately found a table to seat ourselves. A mix of 70's and 80's songs was playing along which Brent was joyfully singing. The bar was dim with lights coming from the game area as well as from the television screens playing sports above the bar. In the dark, the venue appeared to be well kept, even the women's bathroom was clean, pretty pristine compared to the filthy toilet at Mio Vicino. No table service here...or just on the night of our visit. No worries, the bar counter was only a few steps away from our table to place our drink orders. Transaction time from placing orders to receiving the drinks was quick and easy, as it should be. We ordered two rounds during our visit of about a couple of hours. The Thirsty Bar looks like it has potential to be a cool local bar hangout, attracting crowds, especially if they play good music. I wouldn't be surprised if some dancing occurs here. I, myself, wouldn't drive nearly an hour from my house just to a grab a drink here unless it's for a planned special event with others. One observation that I should mention - as we were sitting, enjoying our drinks, a customer walked out and had a yelling exchange of profanities with the bartender. I think it was drama, but it could have possibly just been punk rock behaviour between two persons. Hard so say, but if that kind of stuff makes you uncomfortable, then maybe you should skip this place.

    Me and my bf go here on Wednesdays to see Nick and do the pool tournament. He is very personable and makes great drinks. He's funny and attentive to customers and is always in a good mood. The vibe is chill and people here are nice. I highly recommend coming to this bar if you want to have a chill, fun night. Theres also a smoke shop next door. Win win.

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    Joselyn M.

    Such a great, local dive bar in Santa Clara if you're ever in the area. Family owned business, and friendly staff. They def treat you like family as well. It was my 1st time coming here, and I'm glad I came. So much fun, this Halloween wknd. Jessica the bartender was awesome, as w/ her mom and owner Shelly. Keep up the great work ladies!! You rock!!

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    Best dive bar in town with a great staff! Our bartender, Nick, provided quick service and made sure we had a great time at the bar.

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    Best bar in Santa Clara! Super friendly bartenders, great prices and just overall it's fun here!

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    “Ica wont let anyone mess with your phone, but she will mess with it Not the greatest bar to shoot pool, but the table is very nice and well maintained.”

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    I've given this place multiple chances over several visits, but unfortunately the service has been…read moreconsistently disappointing. My first experience should have been a warning sign. I walked in and stood waiting to be seated while an employee, who appeared to be the owner or manager, continued talking with her kids instead of acknowledging customers. I don't mind waiting, but a simple "We'll be right with you" would have made all the difference. I decided to give them another chance. On a later visit, I spent a few hours working there and ordered drinks. When a friend joined me, he sat down and was completely ignored. No one came over to greet him or ask if he'd like anything. We eventually had to flag someone down just so he could place an order. After that, our server mentioned that Tuesdays were buy one, get one free on wine. I ordered my second glass, but it never arrived. When I asked another server about it, I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing them. The irony is that I would have happily paid full price--I wasn't the one asking for a deal. They were the ones who brought up the promotion, then acted bothered when I politely asked about the wine that was never delivered. The final straw was our most recent visit. We were seated at a table by the staff, only to be told a few minutes later that we had to move because the tables were supposedly reserved for the party sitting behind us. We moved without making an issue of it, but no one ever ended up using those tables for the entire time we were there. It was frustrating to be relocated after being seated, especially when the explanation didn't match what actually happened. At this point, it's hard to view these experiences as isolated incidents. The common theme has been inattentive service and an attitude that makes customers feel like they're an inconvenience rather than guests. There are too many great wine bars that genuinely appreciate their customers for me to spend any more time or money here.

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    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

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    It was my first time at Suspiro and my server Osvaldo made the whole experience perfect. He was…read moreincredibly kind, warm, and attentive from the moment I sat down. He is hands down one of the friendliest servers I've ever had. Throughout the entire night, he was constantly checking in and anticipating my needs before I even had to ask. Since it was my first time ever trying Peruvian food, he walked me through the menu and gave really great recommendations. I trusted his choices and absolutely loved every single dish he brought out and the incredible service he provided, the restaurant itself is gorgeous with beautiful decor and a great outdoor seating area with a great environment. If you want amazing food and a great time I definitely recommend this place. Perfect for having dinner with a loved one or friends. Osvaldo's kindness and care truly made my first visit the absolute best and I will be returning back! Glad I discovered this restaurant with some of the best ceviche and such an amazing server and friendly staff!

    We have been eying this spot at the far end of Santana Row. It was delicious and service was…read moreexcellent. Came in without a reservation on a Monday so things were slow. Ordered a noodle paella, which was delicious. We have a go to Spanish tapas spot closer to our house, and might I say Suspiro's paella was better than our go to spot. Will certainly be back. The outdoor patio was quite nice.

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    IMHO My friends and…read moreI came to Left Bank for a celebratory birthday lunch. We chose a comfy booth inside the restaurant after realizing it was just a tad too warm to sit outside. (However, people watching is so much fun when sitting outside!) Cosme was our fabulous server who shared the daily specials with us. I asked him which I should choose, the Ahi Tuna BLT, $26, or the Nicoise Salad, $31. He recommended the BLT! Two friends decided to share the Wester Ross Scottish Salmon, $36, and our other friend ordered her favorite Nicoise salad, $31. My Ahi Tuna BLT was a sight to behold! This sourdough sandwich was crunchy on the outside and multi-layered with sliced ahi tuna, bacon, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce and a horseradish aioli, on the inside, and served with a side of thin and crispy French fries! The portion size was so big that I could only eat half the sandwich! I really like bang-for-my-buck, and I definitely got it with this entree! The fries were perfection, salty and crispy! My friend who always ordered the Nicoise salad when she dines here, totally cleaned her plate. This salad was another showstopper. It was almost too pretty to eat! The two friends who shared the salmon entree were not as impressed. They both thought the salmon was a tad dry when Cosme explained it should be served medium. One friend thought the cauliflower puree base helped to compensate a little for the dryness of the salmon, but the other friend chose to share her displeasure with Cosme, who apologized, then relayed the message to the chef. Shortly after, Cosme offered to have another salmon cooked, which my friends agreed to. Then Left Bank's general manager, Jessica, came over to ask how we were enjoying our meal. Jessica kindly heard their comments regarding the salmon (and the price for a small serving...no bang-for-your-buck with the salmon...) and offered to have another salmon served up for them. (We told her that Cosme had already arranged for that.) She assured she would inspect the next serving before it was presented. It came out looking even more beautiful and enticing then the first plating, and happily the cook and texture was perfect the second time around! I was surprised with a birthday plate of ice cream decorated with raspberries, a chocolate leaf, and yummy crushed wafers, compliments of Jessica. Thank you, Jessica, Cosme, and your staff for your epic customer service. We will definitely return again soon! I also used my InKind app to pay for my meal. I was able to redeem my InKind reward to pay a portion of my lunch!

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    This is a hidden gem within Valley Fair and Bloomingdale's!…read more Fantastic prices (especially for Silicon Valley), easy to get a seat or table, daily happy hour (even on weekends!), great cocktails. Food looks fantastic too but haven't tried yet (famous for their crab and garlic noodles, like all of Chef An's restaurants). Despite what their website says, they have happy hour every day from 3pm-5pm. Both their Crustacean and Lychee cocktails were tasty and well made. Fast and efficient service, small but cozy and modern decor.

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