The Most Flavorful Dance Clubs in San Jose

Opal Nightclub

★★★★☆ 4 (337) • $$

"I luckily won a bottle service for Opal Social Club giveaway on Instagram! I recommend checking their Instagram for events and giveaways that are happening. They have a few deals like the $5 Cazadores shot deals on Fridays and alcoholic boba happy hour from 9-10 PM! Besides Cazadores shots and champagne, I tried the Bootea Me Down SIP Alcoholic Boba (Mango Green Tea + Tequila) and it was pretty good! You can't really taste the alcohol in the drink, but it is very sugary/sweet. I think I would've liked this as a regular mixed drink and take out the boba! The honey boba was chewy, and surprisingly well for it being at a nightclub. My first thought after leaving the club was that the service here is amazing! All the workers were very attentive and made my girl group feel safe! This would be a great spot for those who want to go out but not go into a super crowded club. My only concern about this place is that the bathrooms are pretty nasty. Like "I'll wait to go home and use the restroom" or worse than a gas station nasty. It made me wonder what the cleanliness maintenance is for the nightclub."

Stanford Ballroom Dance Club

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5) • $$

"Do not need to be a Stanford student or alum to join in on their classes and dancing. They also have specialty events during the year, like their All Night dance in May, Swing and Waltz week and weekend in July. The second Friday of the month is their Jammix dance, the dance is well attended, over 200-300 dancers. http://dance.stanford.edu/ It is a bit chaotic because there could be 3-5 different styles of dance going on the dance floor to one song...the energy and creativity is amazing. They are not as structured/strict as a commercial ballroom studio, where everyone is dancing the same dance and following the line of dance. Gets hot in the summer but no one seems to care, they are too busy dancing and expressing themselves."

Enso Nightclub

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (83) • $$

"I hear a lot about this place and decided to check it out the number of bad reviews , these are the places love to go and check out for myself First ,it's a club. Not a high end restaurant or venue I found the staff to be extra cool , ya if you sitting in reserved and it ain't for you. They going to move you. You act up it's a club , lot going on not a lot of time to talk it out Drinks were fair pours and I don't think other who mention rotating prices were wrong , but didn't happen to my group. Bartender , cool as hell and funny while making the pours Now as for Freddy , we looked for and talked to him , since so many dig on his management. We didn't have lots of time but funny guy , seemed like a guy trying to run a club and all going on If you want 5 star catered service or prefer the Ritz sky bar Enso not for you. Casual , not sure what will happen next ,fun people ,fair pours and good music is your vibe. Then this worth going"

San Pedro Social

★★★★☆ 3.6 (154) • $$

"I have tried a handful of times to come to the social but only succeeded twice. Why? Because it seems to always be booked out! Call in advance to check their availability. Anyways, this is a fun place to come with friends or as a date night - both on which I did and had a wonderful time. We rented a bowling lane and played some of the arcade games.Food and drinks were good. Drinks are unique which is always fun. Service was friendly and attentive, and our orders came out in a timely manner. I will be back :)"

Beso Club

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (5) • $$

"My friend's art event was taken place here last Thursday. Venue was pretty cool- I think there was 3 different rooms. I enjoyed the artworks that was featured there. Music was great with remixes. Found parking on the street fairly easy."

Cardiff & Cocktails

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (470) • $$

"Not sure if I would be too into the crowds and music here on the weekend. But my mid-week visit was fun and chill. RubberSoul (hip hop, soul, and rnb) is apparently on Wed nights... think music like Paperboy's Ditty (yes, that one made my night!) The drinks were strong, the bartenders and DJ's were friendly, the crowd was carefree, respectful, and just having a good time... not overbearing in numbers, but not dead and empty, which is a great balance. The place was clean, with cool colored lighting, comfy lounge seating in the back (though barely used on a Wed night), and a small dance area with a couple TV screens.Great spot to enjoy a couple drinks and some good music, especially on a Wed (for me), where I got to enjoy some old school hits in beautiful downtown Campbell :)"

Club Caribe de San Jose

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (26) • $

"Came here last night (Friday) with a friend and had a lot of fun! The other reviews were right about a lot of the guys wearing cowboy hats and that it is definitely a Mexican club (live banda!) We got there around 11 and there was no line, inside there were a decent amount of people but it wasn't crowded. The dance floor was usually packed with just enough people that you have space to dance with a partner, but you will still bump into others. The music was good, not great but good. Maybe it's just because my friend and I like to dance slower songs, but we did sit out a couple of the live songs. The DJ could've done better, maybe play some merengue classics (everyone likes Elvis Crespo) but he just kept playing pop mashups that were just not as fun to dance to, mostly bc they're not really meant for a partner. Drinks were really expensive, we got two coronas and with tip it came out to $15! That could maybe be reasonable for something on tap but for just 2 bottles...eh. On the plus side I think there were 4(?) bars inside so it didn't take long to get drinks (oh and it's cash only, I think there's an ATM inside)Overall I did have fun, though maybe it was the company, I really liked that it wasn't as hot as other places I've gone dancing. For the first time in forever I was able to leave my hair down! And if we did want to take a break and talk for a little bit we could go outside where it was quiet and cool."

Maya Night Club

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (19)

"How is this place packed every week? Like be forreal! LOL For starters, it's SO hot because they have no AC. To make matters worse, the bathrooms are right next to the stage. Which means you have to pass EVERYONE in the crowd, literally fighting for your life just to make it there. But you do get a *complete sarcasm* great view of all the men doing their business in the bathroom while you're waiting to go pee. So invasive! I'm not sure who approved this floor plan but my 5 year old cousin could build a better design on Minecraft. I would've given this place zero stars but the bartenders were so nice so they're the only ones who get any recognition. Anyways, I recommend going here if you're looking to lose some weight since you get a great sauna effect. Or if you're in the mood to test your fight or flight response! Till never Maya nightclub! (:"

The Clubhouse Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (176) • $$

"Good bar food, especially the pizza. We come here often for office happy hours...it's big enough. Good seating space, not too cluttered. Well organized. Good for any size group - small or even large groups.Good selection of cocktails and food to please all pallets. I am a vegetarian and always find plenty of options to please my very picky taste buds. Service is good as well...friendly and efficient.Portion size are good for sharing.Nice place overall! Not extraordinary, but good enough...especially for big groups.Good value for money.Looking forward to visiting again soon!"

The Patio

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (778) • $$

"The Patio! Palo Alto CA Fri 8/25/23©My Private Plane!Darling Humans, sweet Friends & Loveds!Silly Grey Goose sends U energy boost!Heeere's Friday! Last weekend in August! Before Labor Day comes! ©Love does unpredictable things! We take it with everything it gives! Let's fly up, up & above! When perfection keeps you haunted,Hold on to happiness to keep you grounded!A friend of mine is visiting from Miami for the weekend! Wedding! Meanwhile, bar hopping Friday Night! Begin at The Patio! Cin Cin!Florida, Germany, good ole USA! This night at the Patio, a group next to us spoke French. My friends, speak German. Another born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti! International crowd!The Patio has a spacious courtyard patio in the back equal in size to its interior, with its own additional bar! Also, nicely appointed front porch space, so outsides are plenty!Numerous visits to The Patio over the years! It never fails me! Casual spacious place, conversations could be loud, & that's Okay! Enjoy yourselves!With good conversation, you're best served up front! Friends getting together, sensational time has been had!Craft Cocktails, let's get started!My Private Plane! Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro nonino, Aperol & lemon juice served up! 14You can tell, this one's mine! Cheers!Mango Margarita! Casamigos tequila, Mango nectar & fresh lime juice served over ice with a Tajin rim 14 + 5 to sub Herradura with Casamigos!Smokey Mule! Xicaru Silver Mezcal, ginger beer & fresh lime juice served over ice 14We got several Plates to share, Patio Wings! Can't go wrong with them wings! 12 Crispy wings tossed in choice of sauces: atomic fire (crazy hot), Frank's Original Hot, chipotle or sweet & spicy 18The best to share amongst friends! Das Sausage Sampler! Sliced assorted beef & pork sausages on a bed of sauerkraut served with warm bread & whole grain mustard 17Calamari Fritti! Finger eats, with catch-up conversation! Lightly breaded & fried, served with a side of cilantro jalapeño aioli 18Fiery Shrimp Diablo! Get it if you like spicy like me! Succulent shrimp sautéed with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, garlic, onions, and simmered in a rustic tomato sauce served with grilled baguette 18Beets & Goat Cheese! Generous portion of Roasted beets & chèvre served with orange, candied walnuts, micro greens & balsamic vinaigrette 15Friends enjoyed a pint of 805 and a pint of Pliney, $7 & $10, respectively.Spritz 'It your way! Your choice of, Aperol, Campari or Limoncello topped with Prosecco & soda served over ice 14Let's just say that Campari Spritz wasn't the best I've had:) I'll pass next time!Emily H. was taking care of our front parklet table, she did a great job! I suggest you ask how much subbing your alcohol to top shelf brands would cost ya ~ it wasn't a huge deal, yet a surprise to find a $5 surcharge for Casamigos Anjo single as Margarita, making it a $19 cocktail vs. regular price $14 & expected HH price $12. For reasons unknown, Mango Margarita & Smokey Mule were overcharged. We were so happy to get together that when the check arrived, we didn't question it in the end! Suggested tips is another thing nowadays, they're 18, 20, 22% in the post-pandemic world!We waited for one more guy to come over before we moved on to the next place! Nice Friday evening for sure! We all enjoyed it![ Review #779 w 9 pix on Sep 14, 2023 ]My Private Plane! Bulleit Bourbon~Amaro nonino~Aperol~Lemon juice served up! 14Mango Margarita! Casamigos~ Mango nectar~Fresh lime juice~over ice~Tajin rim 19Smokey Mule! Xicaru Silver Mezcal, ginger beer & fresh lime juice served over ice 14Patio Wings! 18Das Sausage Sampler! 17Calamari Fritti! 18Fiery Shrimp Diablo! 18Beets & Goat Cheese! 15Spritz'It your way! Aperol, Campari or Limoncello topped Prosecco & soda over ice 14@The Patio! Palo Alto CA Fri 8/25/23"

For Dancers Only

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"A fantastic place to lindy hop, located in a community center's dance studio. The dancers are typically intermediate to advanced but as long as you know how to do a decent swing-out as a follower, people tend to be pretty accommodating. After paying $8 at the door and dropping off my bag on one of the chairs on the edge of the dance floor, I struck up a conversation with the other dancers, typically regulars of this place. Everyone was friendly and open to both asking and being asked to dance. The full length mirrors and floorboards helped a lot too. Overall, a great spot to dance that I will return to when I'm in the area!"

Ballroom Dancing At the Cubberley Pavilion

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (20) • $

"What: This weekly dancing has been around for the past 20+ years. I remember coming here when I was 13 years old (20 years ago) with my aunt and uncle and of course being the youngest one here with the average age of attendees being 40 years old. 20 years later...I come here and it hasn't changed at all. Still an older crowd. How: Inside is like a big gym like being at a high school dance haha. Outside parking like you're parking at high school and walking in to go to PE. You can go on the website for a calendar of what dance they're teaching for that week. Overall: A-OK in my book...it's definitely not a spot for a crazy night out and you will feel out of place if you're any younger than 40 years old. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but that's the reality of the population that frequents this venue."

Vinyl Room

★★★★☆ 3.9 (432) • $$

"There's no food, but they do allow outside food. I asked since we were celebrating a birthday and I wanted to bring cupcake bites. I emailed and they replied in a timely and kind manner. Service is attentive and kind here. Drinks are delicious, creative and festive. Our regular day to frequent the Vinyl Room is Wednesdays for karaoke! So the ambiance is always chill, encouraging, and fun!"

Club La Ronda

★★★★☆ 3.7 (7)

"I went to this club last night and it was fun. It was free to get in, and $5 a drink. Security was nice, and I felt like I was in México again. I recommend this place for people who want a real taste of Mexico and it's cultures."

LVL 44

★★★★☆ 3.8 (115) • $$

"Our friends brought us out for the birthday weekend and we loved the atmosphere! Drinks were fairly priced as well!!"

Pepper Tree Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (100) • $$

"this is honestly such a cute local spot and there's a lot of people within the area and neighbors that come and hang out there - which made it so homey/cozy vibes. i stopped by recently and really enjoyed my visit. the bartenders were so fun and i had a great time interacting with them/the drinks they made were also really good! if you're in the area, definitely stop by and grab a drink or two!!"

The Blue Pheasant Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (126) • $$

"I had never been here before and did not realize it overlooked a golf course until I arrived. We came for lunch, and the server warned us she was alone. We opted to stay anyway. As it turned out, she took fine care of us, and we had no long waits. Unfortunately, they were out of several things on the menu, including what my husband and I had intended to order. So he settled for a hamburger, and I ordered the pork loins. We each got side salads, which were good-sized. They gave you a choice of dressing and it featured a decent variety of items. The pork loins were over-cooked, but the gravy was tasty. The scalloped potatoes were okay, but I'd have preferred au gratin. My husband expressed doubt that the burger patty had been a full half-pound as listed on the menu since he finished it. Of course, maybe he was just hungry. :)"

Alberto's Night Club

★★★★☆ 3.6 (148) • $$

"I love coming here for the dance lessons with Pantea. She is a wonderful teacher and fosters a fun nonjudgmental environment. It is $10 cover per person. Overall the venue is not super upscale but it is clean and well lit (until it is social dancing time). Usually there are much more men than women but I always leave learning something new. Drinks are priced for the area but a little liquid courage is nice. I think it is a fun social activity and for that 5 stars."

Goosetown Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (159) • $

"Great vibes, friendly people, cool people overall! Karaoke is fun on weekend nights!Came with friends that live around the area and will be back!"

Miami Beach Club

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (100) • $$

"The owner Pierre who was handsomely dressed as Elvis Presley, was very gracious and gave me some bday drinks and my guests as well Live band great up beat dancing music DJ as well great music We danced and we enjoyed ourselves Atmosphere was really really nice. The staff was really friendly. Really enjoyed ourselves Definitely be back again thank you all at Miami Beach for making my experience my bday a very nice one ‼Evee‼"

Splash Video Dance Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (277) • $$

"Definitely have had many fun nights at splash. Drinks are cheap, music is fun and the crowd is generally pretty nice. Just a tip-- they only take cash for cover. Bring about 20 per person on busy nights, like halloween."

Pure Nightclub

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (611) • $$

"Always an amazing time with great DJs coming through. If you're into EDM, this is THE place to check out in the South Bay. They bring some awesome names who throw down. The service is always prompt and friendly. Shout out to Billy who is my go to bartender every time. If you have a birthday or special reunion with friends, getting a table always elevates the experience and a great way to reconnect with your people. Great place and I'm always wondering who they will bring next."

Number 1 Broadway

★★★★☆ 3.7 (101) • $

"Used to stop by to see a friend or two who hung out here . Bar is nice dance floor small but couples like it a lot . Good Bands have come through here over the decades Woman and her boyfriend who used to run it ions ago and lived on California street in willow glen were super friendly with me . This is a kiss me outside even tofu we just met kinda old school love nest. Been here for 35 years Part of the " course" of places you check into when carousing Los Gatos"

Deseo Night Club

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Although it didn't seem busy for a Friday, it's a whole vibe! Not many know about this place yet but it's worth checking out if you like Latin music. The DJ was playing my favorite reggaeton songs. The ambiance is nice with plenty of seating arrangements and cool flashing lights. They have banda music & bottle service available."