Best Happy Hour Spots in San Jose

“The garlic noodles was amazing.The fish and shrimp taste like it was cooked in fresh oil, no oil residue on my palate.”

“The shrimps are big and perfectly cooked. We ordered 2 pounds (shrimp, calamari, clams) with the captain Loui sauce, and we cleaned the bag empty lol it was delicious!!!!”

“There's beautiful lofi christmas music playing, clean bathrooms and $1 oysters to boot.”

“We very much enjoyed the incredible vegan menu, the fermented foods and beers, such a welcoming and cool find in downtown San Jose!”

“They gave my Service dog and I wonderful treatment after getting refused service at MiniBoss because I only had my Service dogs digital ID and not a Physical …”

“I love that this place doesn't advertise that it's vegetarian, and as a devout carnivore, their offerings are fantastic.”

“The fish amok was divine. The fish noodles were yummy. The tofu and green veggies was excellent.”

“Been here multiple time and never been disappointed. The food is consistently amazing and the service flawlessz”

“Outside of Cambodia, this is the most delicious and authentic Cambodian food we have had.”

“The owners son was such a sweetheart. The handsome blonde hair guy was the perfect addition to the amazing food I ate!”

“Amazing food and fantastic atmosphere! Bui Vien Street Food captures the true spirit of Saigon's street life. Highly recommended!”

“The chewy noodles and crispy crab makes this a for sure favorite.”

“Marco was excellent! He was very attentive to our table and even recommended really good rolls (Geisha and Shishito rolls).”

“Was very satisfied that the happy hour options had a lot of variety and the food was very delicious!”

“We went for their happy hour Sundays and it was really fun. It didn't get crowded until after 8pm.”

“Hard to find as it is tucked away. The best way is going northbound on N First street and turning into the parking lot, which was pretty big.”

“Service is fast and friendly. Ribs and candied yams are always amazing!”

“The fried chicken is juicy, flavorful, and fried to perfection. You won't be disappointed with any of the sides, either”

“This is honestly one of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants I’ve tried in the U.S.”

“The dosas here are simply outstanding: perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and generously slathered with that signature rich, creamy butter (“benne”).”

“We were a party of 4 and were highly impressed by the ambience and decor and cleanliness of the place.”

“Cynthia our server was the sweetest and super attentive. Service and food a.”

“Authentic and delicious! Ceviche very fresh and served with crunchy tortilla chips.”

“Cynthia and Karen were excellent with their service and their welcoming attitude.”

“The service was excellent — our waitress was very attentive and friendly.”

“Waiters were friendly, but we have a recommendation for the management: Please bring the dishes out in a timely manner, and not all at once.”

“It was a good experience except the Paella were salty to finish up.”

“The pastor taco and beef tamale are the best I’ve ever had - given my decades of eating Mexican food.”

“The food is plentiful and the service is prompt and it tastes amazing! The price is well worth it and reasonable!”

“I ordered veggie burrito with fajitas veggies, it was really delicious, I also like the fact that they give you a free chip with your order.”

“This must be the 4th time I’ve been here. Each time I have had an overall wonderful experience. What like most is the quality of their food.”

“Great food and wonderful service by Amit. He made sure that we had all we wanted.”

“Amit was excellent. His service was amazing just like the food.”

“I sure wish the owner that sings beautiful songs while you’re there was there”

“If you like soccer (fútbol), it is nearly always on the screen if something is going on somewhere.”

“The super quesadilla, breakfast plates, and super tacos continue to be delicious.”

“We had the BEST date night here. Staff was super knowledgeable and friendly.”

“Been here for several times. Always 100% satisfied with everything here. Definitely recommend!”

“They are wonderful people with a genuine care for serving food lovingly, they have a good amount of vegetarian options.”

“My new favorite burger place. I had them for the first time, a burger and chili cheese fries, and it blew me away in quality, taste, freshness, and flavor.”

“The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious.”

“Carol, or “Mrs. Mojo” is the friendliest person ever. The place truly has a great vibe and their outside seats are different than any other restaurant.”

“Our server, Dennis, was incredible – super attentive and always seemed to know what we needed before we even asked.”

“We had Chelsea as our server, and she was amazing. We had pork chops and the beef soup and it was all amazing.”

“Best filet I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. It was buttery, perfectly seasoned, and had a perfect char.”

“Let’s be real — nobody in San José does mariscos better than Costa Alegre. Hands down the best I’ve ever had.”

“Energy-filled atmosphere, sitting at the bar and enjoying the laughter as well as the excellent appetizers and wide selection of tequila.”

“The food is delicious. Great service. Erika was attentive, kind, and knew the menu. Place was very clean.”

“Selena did an amazing job with our group. We went for a business dinner and she recommended all the great dishes and drinks.”

“Ambiance: love the vibe here! The lights, paintings on the wall, talkative and attentive staffs, interiors designs are all shouting chill vibe.”

“Thank you Julia T for the very warm service. We truly enjoyed celebrating my husband’s birthday + first time celebrating with our baby girl.”

“We had an amazing brunch experience with him as our server and enjoyed our time!”

“A little expensive. But the food was awesome. Large portions and excellent taste.”

“Our server who was training and the manager were the best.”

“The quesa birrita tacos are excellent! The meat was so tender and the shell adds a contrasting crispiness”

“The food here is soooo good! I bring all my friends and family here and everyone has loved it!”

“Only on a recent occasion my father's pozole soup was a bit too salty and he didn't enjoy it as the last …”

“Edeline was an incredible server. She made sure my food and drinks came out on time and was very attentive.”

“The quesabirrias and shrimp empanadas were absolutely delicious—easily a.”

“The Al Pastor tacos had a very yummy sauce. The nachos were great, but definitely meant for 3-4 people.”

“Food was amazing and service was great, the menu was via a QR but the server will take down the order.”

“Delicious fusion nigiris which I haven't seen anywhere else. The rolls are good also.”

“Great service and extremely clean place. Would highly recommend this place.”

“The omakase bar is $108 per person. It's a fantastic value, and right here in South Bay, you finally don't have to travel to other cities for high-quality omakase.”

“Service was excellent - calling out Tina and Rose in particular our servers.”

“I sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the chefs carefully prepare each piece that was then served to me”

“Maryann is hands down the best General Manager I’ve encountered at any Chili’s—from up and down California coast to Vegas to Texas.”

“We had an outstanding dining experience at this Chili’s location! From the moment we walked in, we were seated immediately with no wait time.”

“Joey is an excellent server! Very friendly, and accommodating. He has positive energy.”

“A place for amazing Korean food in small quaint location in Japantown.”

“Friendly service. Food came quickly. Amazing food, especially spicy bulgogi.”

“This dish was too salty to our taste. Even the meat and veggies were tender, I could not give it a high rating.”

“This is definitely the best ramen here in South San Jose. Place is always pack everytime we go but the price is affordable and very good food.”

“The amount of food is perfect for the price. 15 for the shoyu and shio and 22 for the Buta max (really big portion).”

“The habanero tonkotsu ramen was incredible. Perfect SPICE🔥 and flavor. And the karaage chicken was delicious.”

“Angel was our amazing server! He was very attentive, even though he and other staff were assisting a big party!”

“I LOVED the vibes! The waitress was super sweet & the taste in music was immaculate!”

“I had the French toast I can't move the taste from my pallet my party of 6 all completed their food without any complaints”

“Fish's Wild had friendly, professional staff who made us feel welcome and kept things running smoothly, we loved it!”

“The food price is very cheap and delicious not to mention the amount of food they give you (a lot)”

“Great prices I wish I post a picture of the food but I ate all of it try the shrimp taco combo.”

“The Pork Backbone Stew (Gamjatang) was incredibly flavorful with meat that falls right off the bone.”

“All parking place is restrict which force me to park at other plaza.”

“The Soy-Marinated Crab with Roe Rice was fresh, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying.”

“I was at Fleming LA this weekend for my birthday and it was excellent and beautifully unforgettable”

“Alexander was amazing!!! We felt like being at home with the hospitality and service here!!!”

“David was very attentive and informative. Jose was very knowledgeable and kind. Danny was quick and efficient !”

“Amazing hotel bar. Lively. Good food. Proper whiskey 🥃 cubes of ice.”

“The server was just bizarre and illogical when trying to answer simple straight forward questions on the happy hour menu.”

“Tonight, we ventured downtown to the Signia by Hilton hotel, formerly known as the Fairmont, to explore AJ1 Bat & Robata for dinner.”

“They even cooked it how we requested. Sorry no pics, as we dove into it so quickly! 😂 Loved the addition of fresh shredded cabbage.”

“The fish taco was seasoned well, and the spicy ranch had just enough kick to be flavorful, but not …”

“Oysters Rockefeller, oysters on the half shell, fish taco and happy hour specials were a great deal.”

“This place really caught me by surprise. It's a small hole in the wall that offers a ton of Filipino classics and I was really …”

“My next choice is the embotido!!! Great mix with the egg, rice and side of veggies!”

“Cozy lil spot. Decent place to study or work if you have your own hotspot.”

“I loved the salmon dish was so excited to see that it was gluten free”

“Definitely gives off "dress up vibes" - so ladies, break out your favorite pair of heels!”

“LOUD. That's the one word I'd use to describe The Pressroom. Unnecessarily loud music. What's fun about not being able to hear your companions?”

“Hands down the best Indian let alone Maharashtrian food I’ve had in the US! Definitely try the Vada Pav and Misal Pav.”

“This place serves truly authentic Marathi cuisine. We had the Vada Pav, Misal, and malvani Chicken — all were absolutely delicious!”

“The servers wear an orange vest which reminds you of stories from Shivaji's Darbar , the one thing missing was the topi.”

“Julio was the best server he made us feel welcomed and had a great sense of humor!”

“My partner and I had such an amazing experience ! I would totally recommend their chilaquiles and mimosas.”

“The waitress checked in as we got our plates before we could try it and didn’t come back until my hungry husband finished his plate.”

“Props for making a vegetarian sandwich that actually is super delicious, it shows the care and creativity that goes into making good food.”

“The staff was friendly, the food came out quick and delicious, the price is just wild”

“Sandwich was large, maybe too large for dinner, but delicious.”

“The steak didn't come out to order (ordered medium rare and came out medium at best).”

“My wife and I had an amazing dinner at LB Steak in Santana Row.”

“It took a very long time to get our drinks and longer to get bread that we ordered.”

“We went close to closing time, the creamy vegan ramen took some time to arrive, but it was delicious and worth the wait.”

“The food is well prepared, the clam ramen has good a amount of clams, and the ramen noodles are well cooked.”

“Open late, great sake menu, and the ramen is amazing.”

“The staff is great, the vinyls are always on point, the ambiance is super chill and relaxing, and the FOOD is incredible!!”

“The "chicken " drumstick is delicious hands down my favorite item.”

“The owner was the sweetest person ever and accommodated our order past kitchen close when we encountered an online ordering issue.”