Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

Vibe: A Had to make…read morea quick pit stop before a show that night and wandered into OG. Haven't been to this location in a minute. Can still remember the gourmet dogs and duck fat fries back in the days... Awesome what they did to the place. The new set up with the dim lights and neon menu is noice. Ended up chilling at the front bar. Definitely will return to explore the back at a later time. Food: A We got to sample a variety of goodies and drinks from the menu, which definitely hit the spot. The skewers were cooked just right with a kiss of smoke from the grill. The takoyaki were good as expected--yum. We ended the excursion with the milk bread; it was surely a crowd-pleaser. It was fluffy goodness, topped with furikake, and served with a side of decadent house butter. Drinks were perfectly crafted and refreshing. Service: A We were chilling at the bar and got to hang with staff. Cool folks, will be back. - John

Service Our server Annalisse was the best! Her…read morerecommendations did not disappoint and described every dish precisely. She was friendly and made our celebration a memorable experience. Food We started with cocktails, the Oasis for me and my husband ordered the emerald palm paired it with scallops (only two) but the taste was phenomenal. Then we shared the tagliatelle, which is a pasta with lobster and a white wine sauce topped with parmagiano cheese. Followed by the 12 oz. NY strip steak and broccoli, cooked to perfection! We ended our meal with the loukoumades, 3 beignets balls topped with banana brulèe, a custard, and pecans also went with Annalisse's recommendation to add a scoop of vanilla gelato, and this made completed the evening. Ambiance Inside decor has a very modern and swanky vibe to it. It's has an open kitchen concept which I love. The music was great and the noise level is perfect, from large groups to date nights.

This is such a Nice Place! Food was Wonderful!…read moreService right on point! I recommend this Place to all. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy

Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

My friends and I went to several bars down the street and none really stood out but we saw…read moreHaberdasher and needed to check the place out. There was about a 10 min wait. And they don't allow outside food in even if the food was leftover in Togo bags from dinner. The place was busy when we finally went inside. But the bartenders were fast and we got two rounds of drinks as far as we could order. The dim lighting did look reddish. The large tables were reserved but there plenty of smaller high tops around. Memorable drinks were the perfect pear and the Andean Ascent. Perfect pear was not fruity at all and had a nice aroma and spice to it. The Andean ascent was a nice drink to start with, refreshing with a bit of fizz.

Never tried Burmese food but this place was great!…read more Samosas were crispy and fragnav with spice Burmese shrimp chow mein: garlic noodles with a hint of spice 10/10

Hey there Party People…read more Wondering around Willow Glen to check out Burma Roots. The restaurant has a great date night vibe. Very warm and cozy interior with a small amount of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather and people watch. Burmese cuisine is new to us so or waiter really helped us make some great decisions. We started with Palata with Chicken Curry Dip. It was a flat bread that was moist and soft, a very light coating of oil. The Curry sauce was very flavorful and was the perfect match for the bread. Everything is a shareable size which is nice so you can try more things without breaking the bank. The String Beans were the bomb. Nice mellow spicy kick that kept you coming back for more. The Garlic noodles were cooked well very reminiscent of Pad Thai. The garlic flavor was there with out knocking you over. The Burmese Chicken Curry rounded out the meal. It was a very hearty curry with large pieces of chicken and potatoes. Hubby really liked it but wished it had been spicier. I on the other hand thought it was a bit on the sweet side. I'm sure we could have gotten it made spicier if we asked when we ordered it. As a side note...if you're a vegetarian you really need to come here. You can have any dish made truly vegetarian. Be kind to one another

Popular American brunch spot, well-lit and decent indoor and outdoor seating. Servers are friendly…read moreand helpful. Didn't need a reservation to sit, but I assume it's much more crowded on the weekends. Parking was fine. Ordered French toast, avocado toast with poached egg, carnitas Benedict, and Churro waffles. Honestly, everything was a bit average and lacking flavor. The churro waffles were by far the favorite and the best deal, price to taste-wise. Definitely get it if you're gonna try anything here. Otherwise, Bloom was slightly lackluster for me. Nothing terrible, but I prefer Sweet Maple as a brunch spot.

Typical brunch spot. But I think it was overhyped…read more Scramble with chicken sausage 3/5 - it was decent and portion was good but nothing very special. It needed more flavor. Had to ask for hot sauce. Potatoes were good

Came here last week for the first time with my husband and some friends to celebrate my birthday…read more It was a Tuesday night so we had the whole place to ourselves for a while . The spot was so cute too loved the vibes and they had big sofa/tables to seat a group . The 2 gentlemen working that night were so friendly. The drinks were beautiful and taste really good while also packing a punch ;) they were so kind and surprised us with karaoke for my birthday ! I didn't even know they had Karaoke lol You know us girlies looooved it . We had so much fun . It became my friend's birthday at the stroke of midnight, so thank you for making both of our birthday nights one for the books ! Overall it's a cute spot to enjoy a nice drink with some good company, and if you want to up it up a notch you can sing your little heart out with some karaoke in a private room hehe warning: very possible you will lose your voice the next day lol

New bar in town Nicely designed and very large space…read more It was a Sunday night so the place was pretty empty. But their server and their host are awesome and friendly. The drinks were fun. These drinks aren't that stiff so I was able to enjoy a couple different ones. There is a karaoke room which is fun for a small group. But there is a large stage, which I hope they turn one of the nights into a Karaoke nights

The bartender Chris is a shy but great bartender once you make him laugh, also the manager Jeff is…read morefun, friendly and great to be around. The food is great the drinks are great and overall the atmosphere was nice and definitely we will be back and enjoy this great restaurant in willow glen area.

We were 3 people and got seated immediately on a busy Friday evening without prior reservation…read more Since they have the rooftop open, seating seems to be plenty. This place serves gluten free food and that's what I like about it. We ordered Chicken Fajitas and it came with some salsa, guacamole and tortillas. It was 10 on 10. Next was Shrimp tacos and it didn't disappoint either. The chicken wings were a bit too sweet for my taste. They used to have a Roasted Chicken dish but the server said that they just recently removed it from the menu. It used to be my go to order in this restaurant. Overall it was a great dinner. Their servers are always very friendly and attentive. Only issue is they are a little slow in taking the order but hopefully it was just because of the rush time.

Amazing, authentic and delicious Mexican food! This will become your favorite Mexican restaurant in…read morethe Bay Area. Don't normally write reviews, but I had to share this business as a way of thanking them for all the love and effort they put into every dish I've ever had there. Run, don't walk. You will be recommending them to everyone you know. Thanks again Casa Villa!!

This place has lot of seating and a variety of food options! They are known for their pozole which…read moreis a big portion and very delicious! I can never finish it but it is a good leftover! If you are craving pozole come here! We also love their dip trip which comes with chips, salsa, guacamole, and cheese and the trio of them all tastes so good!