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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“This is my FAVORITE Aqui location! Food is always amazing and I love the patio.”

“This location also happens to be the first Aqui restaurant in the chain to open.”

“Busy place with some innovative mexican food and interesting cocktails including their margarita slushies.”

“The food is excellent, with numerous choices on the menu, and the restaurant was very clean.”

“Great tacos! But the music was so loud that we had to get our food to go as we had to yell in order to have a conversation.”

“Our server was friendly and covered all key points of service, including a circle back to check on our satisfaction a few minutes after dropping off our meals.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The ambiance is warm and inviting - perfect for a relaxed evening out or a casual get-together with friends.”

“Lots of Gluten free options house rice noodles are fantastic too”

“The food came out fast and it was delicious and well presented.”

“Loved the music being played”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I love this place- the only thing I get is chilaquiles with green sauce and salmon and they always give me excellent portions and cook it to perfection 😍🤤💯”

“Our order came out at different times. Some of us were almost done w our food by the time others got theirs.”

“One of our friends couldn't continue eating her taco after just one bite due to its overwhelming spiciness.”

“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.”

“Wilbur is the man! Super great service and friendly guy that served me and my date mate a wonderful meal!”

“Service is amazing, and they are open till late night. Food came out quick and owner was very nice”

“Great food and taste of the BYOB was a point definitely recommend to get the extra protein.”

“Given how excellent the food was I thought the price was reasonable and the waiter attentive.”

“Of the three Ermelinas, #2 is my go-to…the cooks have the exact Peruvian seasoning.”

“Outstanding food and drink. Our server did a great job.”

“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.”

“Amazing food, great service and the vibes were great, coming back on a different Sunday because the bartender informed us there was live banda music after 5.”

“My husband had the shrimp tacos and I had one of the shrimp plates - delicious.”

“Best ceviche I have found in the Bay Area. Fresh and seasoned to perfection.”

“Stopped in by chance while I was waiting for some photo enlargements at Walgreens across the street.”

“We were there night and were greeted by a server right away.”

“The menu was quite expansive, and it has the most vibrant pictures of the meals.”

“It took over 45 minutes for the food to arrive, and when I called to check on the order, the staff was dismissive and gave no apology for the delay.”

“The pineapple and ham pizza was decent just lacked some toppings.”

“Me and my family have been coming here for about 2-3 years now.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Beautiful building, average interior, other guest being very loud but for Americans it might be normal.”

“The food was exquisite, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is elegant and attentive.”

“Our 30th anniversary dinner at Le Papillon was absolutely wonderful.”

“Every time I’ve been to Bamboo Fish, the food has been excellent. The fish is always fresh, and everything is cooked or prepared perfectly.”

“Every time I’ve been to Bamboo Fish, the food has been outstanding.”

“This is going to be my family’s new favorite sushi spot!”

“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.”

“The menudo is immaculate. Your lips will be smacking for hours after you try it there is so much collagen making the broth silky and luxurious.”

“I absolutely had to have some Real Enchiladas Michoacanas, and when a friend suggested this restaurant in San Jose, I decided to give it a try.”

“Weekends this place gets so crowded that you have to wait for 45 minutes to over an hour to get service there.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Our server today was Julie….AMAZING service. She was friendly, polite, professional and still managed to get our order right and fast.”

“Had an avocado turkey club with a salad that was refreshing. The sub sandwich had wonderful flavors.”

“On the 3rd floor of Nordstrom, it's a perfect place to grub pre-shopping.”

“Seating is communal and turnover is quick”

“Staff regularly come through to clean”

“Vietnamese place was closed both times”

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

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

“Pau treated me wonderfully; you can tell she loves what she does when she explains her cuisine.”

“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 …”

“Great service and food its delicious 😋 thanks angie and Laurita for ur service …”

“Fresh seafood with perfect seasonings. Tostada and aguachile rojo with shrimps are the best!!!”

“The aguachiles were delicious, and the micheladas were amazing. Excellent service. Definitely going back.”

“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.”

“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.”

“They have such an awesome menu with waffles and pancakes and omelets to mention a few options. Generous portions at that as well. Loving it.”

“A huge shoutout to Mahendra for his fantastic service; he made sure we had everything we needed and helped us pick the perfect dishes.”

“This place has been a personal go-to for lunch. It's got tons of delicious vegetarian options for me and the service is nothing short of splendid.”

“The food was very good (butter chicken). The service was excellent.”

“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.”

“As vegetarians our favorite options are Mixed greens, in summer fried artichoke, gnocchi and potato pizza.”

“Last time sat at the bar and service was quick, however my empty plates remained there until I left”

“There was no wait. However, there typically is a long wait and reservations are not accepted for small parties.”

“Amazing food and even better service. Quick, kind, and will recommend it to anyone.”

“No matter how many times I’ve come here the service is always great, super clean place and the food is amazing.”

“The food here is really good. There was a mix-up with my order due to language barriers but other than that, no complaints.”

“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”

“Placed a to-go order at Parktown Pizza in San Jose on Meridian Rd. And the experience was excellent!”

“Been a huge fan of Parktown for the last year, great curry pizzas and amazing beer tap selection!”

“This is some of the best vegetarian pizza option I have ever had.”

“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.”

“Service was quick and flawless. Water glasses were refilled promptly. The best description of the place I can offer is *friendly*.”

“Our favorite Mexican restaurant for over the years. Consistently delicious and family owned. Great service too!”

“Our go-to Mexican restaurant for over the years. Consistently delicious and family owned.”