The Best Pubs in San Jose

I went recently with my daughter for lunch and it was excellent! The food is delicious,Since we both had to get back to work we were not able to try any of their huge selection of beers but we will return soon on a weekend.

IYKYK. Well if local. The Dutch Goose has been a Menlo Park institution since 1966. They never disappoint. But don't expect frills and fancy. This is a peanuts on the floor kinda place. You should always start with one of their super unique, delicious deviled eggs. Gooey, messy and like none you've tasted before. I've had their pizza which is always a staple. Burgers are great for those that eat meat. I don't, so the veggie or turkey burgers are my go too. They have an extensive menu with selections for everyone. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with an outside bar (The Duck Blind) with seating for those 21 and older. I truly appreciate they keep the bar kids free. I wish more restaurants would do the same. Super casual. Great food. Service has always been great. You do order from a counter and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. So no table service. Highly recommend!!!

My friend was super excited to share Rice Junky with us so we could try a favorite drink from his culture, so we all went together after work this week. I had previously ordered from here online, so I was excited to visit the physical location.When we arrived, he asked if they had a particular drink on the menu and they confirmed, and he asked if he could order it. The server said all orders could be done through the tablet on the table, so my friend attempted to find it on the tablet. He was having difficulty finding it so he asked for assistance and the same server pointed to the tablet and said to order it there. Which was incredibly frustrating since he had already tried. He tried to explain that and the server was dismissive of him, rather than offering to show him where it was located.After continuing to struggle with the tablet, she finally helped him find it - but with only a few tables occupied, it seemed to take a lot of requests to get help to order to spend money.We watched a table across the room from us get served multiple rounds of drinks before our drinks arrived. By this point we had determined we weren't ordering food and we had almost left. No one ever came to check in with us during the wait.I am frustrated on behalf of my friend who wanted to host us and how the service here came across. I enjoyed the drink and will seek it out at other local spots, but likely won't return to Rice Junky nor order online again. I don't need to pay Bay Area restaurant prices when it seems like the employees don't want me to spend my money there. Maybe we hit an off-day, but the owner's reply to my friend's review here tells me all I need to know.Edit to respond to business reply: Yes, I am obviously with the same group as I reference my friend's post in the last sentence of my review. I am part of the group referenced and am able to provide my perspective. I have well over 100 reviews on Yelp - feel free to check my history, it's generally pretty positive reviews, so I'll let Yelp users decide where to spend their money.

Very Good collection of beer, their English beer is top notch! Vibe is very chill too , service can be improved more but otherwise it's all good.

The least pretentious bar in downtown Palo Alto? Perhaps. Do they have Guinness on tap and fish and chips? Oh yeah. And great looking cheese quesadillas (the guy next to me had them), and every other bar menu type food. There's a lot to look at when you're seated at the bar. They have these little doors in the wall that hide various bar stuff. I'd love to know how the place evolved over time. Whenever I've gone, there were groups of friends-regulars, but I always felt welcomed.

This spot is a familiar place for locals, thus its warming when you think of this spot.AMBIANCE:Parking: Plaza parking. You really shouldn't have an issue finding a spot.Seating: Inside seating great for pairs and small/large groups.Vibes: Welcome to Evergreen! It's nothing too flashy, no downtown but a pretty diverse suburban area. The restaurant itself is split into two, a pub and an inn. Nothing too flashy, your usual restaurant with retro designs. You're welcomed with the sounds of the hustle and bustle and customers chatting. Great place if you want to keep things lowkey.FOOD:California Scramble (Recommend)A lovely medley of eggs, broccoli, mushroom, cheese, and hollandaise sauce. A good portion of veggies making it savory and healthy. A side it hash browns gave it some extra comfort.CUSTOMER SERVICE:Awesome! We had Emily (not the owner) as our server and she professional and friendly.TL; DR OVERALL:4.5 Stars. This place has a special place in my heart and I'm sure for many locals. The food is good, the portions are great, all at a reasonable price. Whenever I'm home, these are comforting spots that makes Evergreen, Evergreen. Thank you to Hector, Emily and the rest of the team for their work!TIPS:*Undecided? Check out the owner's specials or ask the workers

Been driving past this place for the longest time, swearing to try it. On a whim I went on a Wednesday with my friend and happened upon bingo night, $5 buy in. I had a great time and Rhonda our bartender was GREAT. Everybody was super friendly and the crowd was great. just wish there were more choices on the draft but it's a small bar. They still have a great selection.