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.”

“Service top noche, and food AMAZING”

“Everything tasted amazing and fresh”

“Hair stuck in my noodle”

“Ambient is great and the place is well kept and clean”

“Made it back for a second round and took photos to share. Again, the food was super fresh.”

“Prices are surprisingly reasonable for such premium beef”

“Bustling burger joint with an awesome vibe”

“The Vegetal Taco, Elote, and Papitas Yukon were all excellent, boasting unique flavors and expert preparation.”

“This is pricey, but it's about the experience of tasting delicious well designed foods that you won't find in other restaurants.”

“The duck with mole was outstanding, featuring crispy skin and a rich, flavorful mole sauce.”

“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.”

“I found the decor of this place beautiful and it located next to a parking garage for the area.”

“Great local selection of oysters, excellent salads, great flatbreads, and an outstanding cocktail selection.”

“The music was so loud you couldn't have a conversation.”

“Convenient location next to downtown parking”

“Sat for 20 mins with no one coming”

“3 years later and I go to this spot all the time. Continues to be delicious.”

“Small parking and not the friendliest place.”

“They check on you a lot which is always nice.”

“I ordered with Mariah who was super nice and helpful :) the food was delicious and I will be coming back for the vibes and the various menu options!”

“The salmon was crispy and delicious, and the rice was a mix of purple rice, with refreshing sweet and sour cucumbers, fried onions, and potato slice for $18.”

“Loved my chicken sandwich and appreciate the GF bun option.”

“Sheamir was the best server, truly one of the best”

“Fresh fish, perfect balance of spicy, savory”

“Seating couches are a bit stained so cleanliness is questionable”

“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 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.”

“Amazing food across entire breakfast, lunch & dinner menus.”

“Favorite radiates warmth and care.”

“Bathroom was not neat and clean.”

“My experience here was Impeccable. Amazing premium authentic Mexican food with an amazing ambiance for a reasonable prices.”

“Stella at Vela is absolutely phenomenal. From the moment I sat down, she delivered next-level service with the perfect balance of warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.”

“The music got a bit loud after 9pm, but the vibe and interior design of the place were great!”

“The restaurant is new and beautifully decorated with a gorgeous bar and outdoor seating perfect for sipping Aperol Spritzes when the weather is warmer!”

“Our server was fantastic, going as far as to engage my grandson Oliver and give him a balloon.”

“The customer service was excellent. They were all extremely attentive and friendly.”

“Absolutely incredible sushi. Had sushi in Japan and this place is equitable to that experience, minus the conveyor belt of course.”

“This is one of thr best hidden in plain site sushi places. Really good sushi and sashimi.”

“Great price for the value of the food, Sushis were delicious and service was excellent.”

“We had an amazing experience at this Mediterranean restaurant! The pita bread was the softest we've ever had - fresh, warm, and perfect with every bite.”

“Mediterranean spirit at an elegant settings with delicious meals and fantastic wine and beer selection. All in fair prices.”

“Chain with Israeli / Mediterranean food. Quality and service is consistent across locations and I appreciate the clear labeling for vegan options and large variety.”

“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”

“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 enjoyed the dinner experience at this restaurant. Delicious foods, friendly price and wonderful service. Denise was the served staff who provided a very great service.”

“We came here for our anniversary. Very casual spot and more of a tapas setting with tiny plates being served to you as it's ready.”

“If You Enjoy Noise, This Restaurant Is Perfect for You.!!!!”

“Our waiter greeted us by aggressively throwing each of our 6 plates”

“Outdoor seating is right next to the street and it can be loud”

“Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine with modern twist”

“Excellent South Indian food. Their sambhar is very authentic as are their chutneys. I find their food to be better than mylapores.”

“Over the past few months, Kovai Cafe has become one of our favorite South Indian spots in the Bay Area.”

“One of the best South Indian restaurants in town consistently. Love the Masala Dosa, Rice dishes like Sambar rice, thali, biryani, uttapa, vada.”

“Parking was easy. Easy to find”

“Bit pricey but totally worth it for the quality”

“Reliably good steaks and service”

“The food is fantastic. Our personal favourites are the seared filet mignon pho (#3) with fresh noodles, as well as the pork vermicelli bowls.”

“I just had dinner there by myself I had the spring rolls, and vermicelli pork and shrimp dish very delishes, the food was outstanding but service was very poor.”

“The happy hour pho is worth it. 10 dollars for a small bowl is amazing.”

“I went with some friends. I had the salmon Caesar. I figured it came with romaine like all other Caesar salads. It came with kale.”

“Being vegetarians, we ordered the veggie burger (any burger can be made vegetarian with their house made veggie patty)”

“The Eureka Burger is pretty good, with points off for undercooking the meat, using shredded lettuce, and putting a measly amount of sauce on only one bun half.”

“The super burritos at Adalita’s Mexican Spot are absolutely fantastic - packed with flavor and perfectly satisfying.”

“Servers were very friendly although if you want to sit outside, you'll need to order at the walkup counter.”

“There is NOT enough parking!!! If you can't grab their limited 10 to 12 spaces, you are SOL.”

“Kitchen closes 10pm without any notice”

“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.”

“Delicious and authentic Colombian & Venezuelan vegan arepa with corn, red bean, ripe plantains, and avocado with lemonade with panela”

“We had a good time, especially the best service from an employee named Carlos, his kindness gave an added value to the experience of coming to eat here.”

“Carlos served us and his service was excellent; he was always attentive to our needs and very kind.”

“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.”

“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.”

“This is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the Bay Area! I have been amazed every time I have come here.”

“The most beautiful restaurant I have ever seen. I fell in love with it . Great architecture, interiors and ambience.”

“This restaurant was impressive with its service , food and ambiance. The best Mexican restaurant in the peninsula. Very inviting atmosphere.”

“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 …”

“The music was so loud we could not hear each other”

“Waitress had a weird judgemental attitude”

“Parking can be hard to find”

“Raw vegetable pizza that only tasted like tomato”

“So far there has not been a time I have been disappointed”

“Great vibes; great staff; great food”

“The rustic-modern decor, cozy seating, and ambient lighting make it a perfect spot for any occasion.”

“The pizza here is fantastic! Also try the Caesar salad. That was amazing.”

“Excellent service by highly professional team, good food with variety of options to choose.”

“Less than a minute wait and we had our table”

“Servers anticipate all your needs without being overbearing”

“The foods in general were a bit salty”

“My husband and I had dinner tonight at GOGO Pho and it was not even close to the excellent food we had in late December.”

“If you're looking for some good delicious pho at reasonable prices check out Gogo pho!”

“The service is fast and the store is located in such an unassuming place, but definitely a good place for a Vietnamese craving.”

“Clean, beautiful restaurant (and bathroom)”

“Bartender served one of the mocktails with alcohol”

“Unnecessarily loud music. Hard to hear companions”

“Rooftop had such a vibe.”

“Everything is good, but food quality fluctuates.”

“Smells like a bathroom in the restaurant.”

“Creamiest, tasty veg pasta that you can get here”

“This is some top tier beef noodle soup. If you’ve been to Taiwan, you’ll know it compares favorably to some of the better places there.”

“The vegan zha Jiang mien is really good! Didn’t make me miss the meat version of the dish at all.”

“The staff at Flaming Ox were on point. They were friendly, attentive, and our food arrived quickly, even though the restaurant was busy.”

“Happy Hour is theeeee best!!!!! Very reasonable prices on food as well as beer with a great selection.”

“Our server Nicole was FANTASTIC!! BAND was TREMENDOUS!!! Food was very good!”

“Great sports-fan ambience, recommend it for watching the football game while having some appetizers and a brew or two.”

“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.”

“The dish itself was pretty simple with rice, corn, peas, and pork belly but when paired with the flavorful sauces it became that much better.”

“First time trying this chain restaurant. Pretty good first impression with speedy service by the young and energetic staff.”

“It shares a lot with several other businesses, so at busy times, it can be hard to find parking”

“I mean it's Taco Bell. Reliably great! The drive through here is one of my favourites. Lots of parking also makes it a favorite.”

“It's a solid Taco Bell location that's reasonably priced for the area, probably the best value meal you can get compared to other fast food.”

“I swear this taco bell does it better than other taco bells. I regularly have religious experiences with the food here it's so good.”

“Steak was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point”

“No valet parking, no validating for parking garages”

“I love the consistency of Morton's”

“The chicken is extra crispy no matter how long it takes you to drive it home to eat it.”

“Trey was the BEST!!!! He was extremely personable & knew his menu so well.”

“These Bon Chons all serve differently and seem to be going down hill.”

“We always go for our favorite Veggie Toastada. We also tried vegetarian burrito. They always taste fresh and amazing.”

“Where every meal is a conversation with friends! The staff's genuine warmth, divine flavors, and wallet-friendly prices make this a top-tier haven.”

“Great food, you gotta wait 5-10 minutes, at lunch, diner and weekends very hard to find parking in this little shopping center.”