3rd & Bourbon

The wife and I were in San Jose so I yelped places where we could eat and came across 3rd & bourbon so we decided to check it out. We arrived and were sat right away. Kinda small place but still nice, w/a lot of bourbon selections, of course. For drinks we started w/the valley girl for the wife and I ordered the 3B old fashioned. Both were pretty good. For food we ordered the original bacon sliders, mac & cheese, and the western burger. The wife enjoyed the sliders, the mac & cheese was good, and the western burger was delicious. My only complaint was that it was cold outside, we were sat close to the doors, and they kept them open, but other than that we would go back and would definitely recommend checking this place out.

The food was fast, the service was great, and the drinks were a nice treat too! We ordered the western burger and the chicken sandwich… The Western burger was perfect as is! The chicken sandwich is good, but if I could recommend pair the sourdough with the grilled chicken and the brioche with the friend chicken as those are options. I got the sourdough with fried chicken and it was good, but the sandwich tasted more like a club and the flavor of the sourdough took away from the fried chicken! Still great but yes, that would be my recommendation.

Wow this place blew me away! And the wifey too!! Although she is not exactly a Bourbon enthusiast like me, she is already planning our next visit!!! So it went like this... my Birthday weekend, so had planned to get some good cocktails and food to start it off. Wife found this place on Yelp and so we went. Reached there early and found the bar all to our ourselves, so gave up on our seated reservation to get to know more sitting at the bar and chatting up with the 2 mixologists there. Casey and Chuy (Jesus) were so knowledgeable and attentive. We had a great time chatting up with them and the 2nd drink we each ordered was their recommendation. I started off with a Bourbon Mule (called Kentucky buck here) and is made so skillfully that I could taste each ingredient. The elderflower, the Bourbon came out so well in the drink. Wife had the Blackberry Bourbon Mojito and loved it too. My second drink was a shot of Old Republic Rye ( yes, from Sonoma California) and boy did I enjoy its smoothness. Gotta come back for their Straight Bourbon soon! Chuy’s recommendation, gotta admit he knows his bourbons and ryes! Wife went for the Weird Brew (Rye) and was adamant that she had never tasted anything as good and interesting as this. Well the food that we ordered was just as wonderful!! The Jalapeno Poppers were so light and flavorful even though it was stuffed with Cheese and Pork and wrapped in bacon! Ravishing!! The other appetizer we ordered were the Taco trio and they were all so fresh and tasty while being light at the same time For main courses we ordered the Salmon and the Cajun Chicken Pasta. We both loved the Salmon which was cooked and grilled to perfection and the asparagus and French fries were the perfect sides, which we relished while we finished our drinks. My wife took one bite of the Cajun Chicken Pasta and almost immediately swooned in ecstasy !! She decided then and there that we would be taking it to go and savor it as our late night meal. All in all - wonderful drinks, amazing food and served by very friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Will be coming soon and often!

Happy hour consists of only well hard drinks. Cocktail bar but seem a bit steep for the space. Wishing they had cider on tap, and part of happy hour. This would be my after work spot if so. Didn’t try the food. They had a dj set up but no dj when I wast there. I liked the glasses and might come for another go.

My first experience was incredible! Casey, the bartender was friendly and fun and recommended drinks based on the tastes of our group. The drinks were incredible, and I don’t mind telling you that they’re also a good deal! 20% less than other craft cocktail bars, and the quality is impeccable. The music was fantastic and high energy, and the ambiance is soothing and warm. I feel like jazz on a weekday night would be perfect amidst the vintage books, exposed brick and soft lighting. My only regret is that we didn’t get there until after the kitchen closed, so we didn’t get to try the food! But with a full menu, it’s pretty clear to me that I found a regular spot to come to on date night!

Exceed expectations. Food was good; I ordered the Cajun pasta which was enjoyable but the food coming out of the kitchen looked even better. The drinks were great! Bartender Nick mixes an excellent cocktail and the staff was wonderful across the board. Well done guys, cheers!

I was really hunkering for a decent burger while I was near downtown San Jose. This restaurant was recommended by a friend and the google map. I thought to myself ‘sure, why not’. Maybe I should’ve thought twice about it. The atmosphere was cozy enough. The hostess and the waiter was nice enough. Now the food was unfortunately forgettable and they should focus a bit more on the drink menu imo. For a burger joint, the menu was extremely limited. Three different sliders and two burgers on the menu, I think Habit burger has more options than this place. There are so many great breweries nearby, but none of them were served here. Only listed as the Hefe, Hazy IPA or Stout. Overall if you want a at least decent burgers, just skip this place.

Simple yet amazing cocktails and food! We had the Lions Tail for drinks and the steak loaded fries and PB&J sliders and everything was so delicious. Had a bit of a hiccup with the initial wait for a server as well as another issue with the bill but the man in charge (I assume the owner) was so apologetic! So happy we ran into this place!

Tried this place on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised. I am not familiar with San Jose. Found offsite parking two blocks away. The walk there was a little intimidating in the dark on the side streets but E Santa Clara St is very active and well lit. The cocktails are amazing and great food choices. I would definitely come back when I am in the area.

I had made a decision to try 3rd & Bourbon based on the Yelp drink pictures. Once at the restaurant I was disappointed to find out what brought me there was no longer on the menu. Then I opted on a drink listed on the menu, however the waiter said they no longer made the drink I wanted. Luckily, he checked with the bartender who indicated he would. The atmosphere was slow, the music was medium, and honestly if it wasn't for the curiosity to try sliders with PB&J I probably would have passed on food. Nonetheless we opted to try the sliders and they were quite delicious and surprisingly the PB&J was just right. The loaded fries were equally as good. This restaurant/bar is one of those I check off my list but not sure if I'd go back.

Hadn't been here since pre-Covid and it's changed a lot. The bar area and such are the same, but the atmosphere was totally different. We walk in and we're greeted by the bartender and take a seat at the bar. Behind us walks in another couple who say "hey, remember us?" The bartender then completely ignores us, proceeds to talk to them, take their order and make them drinks. His protégé noticed this, came over, gave us menus and apologize. Once I made the comment that's gonna affect the tip he became more attentive and personable. The dude has his own style, but turned out to be a nice guy and makes killer cocktails.

Cool spot downtown San Jose for drinks and great eats. 4.5 stars Drinks/Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (most cocktails $15, apps $14) Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best fun yet delicious fried chicken sliders--with mac and cheese Highlights: - Mac and cheese fried chicken sliders: thought these would just be a novelty and disappointing when eaten like sone fair foods. But not the case at all. The chicken was breaded and spiced so well, mac and cheese just the right amount of cheesy and creamy and soft noodles, and super soft warm buns. 5+ stars - Happy hour: 4-6pm 15% off apps and sides, 10% off cocktails, 50% off draft beer which is a great deal. Includes the sliders! - Wings: good with saucy bbq. 4 stars - Drinks: mule wasn't too sweet and old fashioned flavors were good. - Staff: wonderful, attentive, and friendly waiter who made our visit great. Always had our waters filled too which I appreciate. - Atmosphere: classy yet comfortable with nice red velvety booths. Midlights: - Since it's so small can see it get crowded later in the evening. Lowlights: - Old fashioned ice cubes: for a bourbon spot expect a big single cube in my drink vs a bunch of ice filled to the top. Loved our afternoon stop and need to come back to introduce more friends to those sliders I've been dreaming of.

This is the perfect place to spend a pleasant evening, with affordable prices, excellent service, friendly staff, various drinks, and good food. Keep in mind that it is a small and low-key place. If you are a woman or go with a group of women, you will feel safe and protected. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures because I was too busy enjoying the drinks, the company, and the food. But we ordered: - Mozzarella Sticks with chipotle aioli. - Sweet Potato Fries - Sauteed Vegetables - Original Bacon Sliders (grilled beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and house sauce) - Bow And Arrow (Old Bardstown Bourbon, amaras verde mezcal, fresh lime juice, housemade pineapple cordial.) *my favorite - No Mas Tequila Güey (Campo azul silver, ancho reyes, fresh lime juice, cucumber juice, agave nectar, and a pinch of salt.) Give it a try!

(+) Bourbon burger (+) Fried Chicken mac & cheese sliders 3rd & Bourbon is a bar restaurant that specializes in everything fries, burgers, and adult drinks! The menu is plenty of appetizers and delicious sounding entrees that'll make everyone in the partying happy with what they ordered. It is located in downtown San Jose, so parking is a bit difficult during peak hours. Food/Drinks: Our party ordered a bunch of appetizers such as the mozzarella sticks, fried chicken mac & cheese sliders and fries. The appetizers were excellent overall. Nothing to be disappointed with. My favorite was the 3rd and bourbon burger, which comes with blue cheese and caramelized onions. I opted out of the blue cheese but overall I was satisfied with the portions, and taste of the beef. The fries were just okay. The seasoning was just seasoning and not eye opening. I ordered the old fashion and it was a standard old fashion. Wouldn't say its the best and wouldn't say it is the worst. Food is a 3.5/5 Service: Our waiter was above average for a bar restaurant. He was kind and we felt welcomed and comfortable. There weren't any other guests in the restaurant besides a few at the bar, so we got most of the attention. Overall, I don't think I would come back. The food was good, but not good enough for me to come back as I would like to explore other eats in the area next time I'm in town. Because of our waiter, I bumped up the rating to a 4/5

My friends and I came here for dinner and drinks on a Friday evening. It wasn't too crowded when we got there around 7pm and got a table outside immediately. We asked our waitress about the free cocktail at the yelp check-in, and she said that wasn't an offer she was aware of. Food & Drink: I ordered the house salad with a side of mac&cheese without the bacon top. The salad was nothing to write home about, but it was good. The mac&cheese as a side was a good size. It was good, and I enjoyed it. My friends both ordered a burger and enjoyed their food. I had the Valley Girl drink as my first drink, and it was pretty tasty. I would order it again. Service: Service was friendly and quick. Our waitress came by quickly after being seated to take our orders. Our drinks and food came out quickly as well. TL;DR - Yelp offer didn't work when I went, but still had good food and drinks.

Updating this review now that I've been back a few more times! 3rd & Bourbon has happy hour from 4PM - 7PM, which includes both food (some of the starters) and drinks (including some cocktails). The Gin & Ginger is definitely still my favorite cocktail - a must-try! The food here is a little hit or miss, unfortunately. I really liked the Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese Sliders, even though they're a bit bland on their own (wayyy better with hot sauce). The Chicken Buffalo Sliders are also very good, as well as the Garlic Fries. However, I recently tried the Loaded Fries with chicken, and was not a fan. The cheese was kind of watery, the chicken wasn't seasoned, and overall there just wasn't much flavor at all. Still a great spot for drinks and snacks, but I would go elsewhere for a real dinner!

Just a quick note to say that this place has fantastic jalapeño poppers. The 3B Old Fashioned is pretty good too.

WTF. Where have I been? This has been on my bookmarks forever but I did not get a chance to go until just recently. My kids and I were in the middle of a move (packing and cleaning). I was eating out everyday for a little over 2 weeks. It was Friday and for the first time, I didn't have any immediate actions from work so for the first time in months - I took the kids out on a dinner date on a Friday. I called to make sure they are family-friendly. Loud music playing but other than that, our experience here was spectacular. We were seated by the same staff that took our orders - took care of us throughout. I did not get her name but she was quite awesome; upbeat and very sweet! Must order: fried chicken mac and cheese sliders, the cajun chicken pasta, and chicken tenders. I didn't try Tess' salad but it looked fresh and crisp, the lettuce. A generous serving of grilled chicken breast, too. I simply loved everything about that evening except for the parking but that's downtown for you. I can't wait to return!! It was one of the most comforting meal I've had in a long time. Kudos to staff and the kitchen staff; everything well executed!

Really mad at myself for not trying this place sooner! We came here on a Tuesday night and sat our front on their patio since we had our dog with us, there was no wait or anything for a table. We ordered a couple of food options for the table and some cocktails. My favorite by far was the fried chicken sliders, it comes with 3 so it's perfect for sharing. We also got the chicken Cajun pasta which was very good! It also comes with some slices of garlic bread which I enjoyed. I got the Valley Girl cocktail and it was very yummy!

This is a cool spot to grab a drink or three and some good food. The cocktails were great and the food was surprisingly excellent. The mac and cheese chicken sliders were to die for! The best I have ever had and I have had a lot of these. The PBJ slider was yummy, I was curious and skeptical when I ordered it but it ended up being a close second to the chicken sliders. The jalapeno poppers wrapped in bacon were decent. The 3 staff members last night were young, friendly, and positive. One of them even kept vigil outside to make sure that we were not bothered by some of the druggies which is an ongoing issue in this area. Don't let that stop you, please go and enjoy.

The business was closed when we got there despite YELP identifying it as open. I cannot weigh in on food, ambiance, or service since it was closed.

Overall: 3.3/5 Jalepeno Poppers ($13): I didn't try this but the table said it was really good. Valley Girl ($13): One of their popular cocktails so we got it, and it's good. 3B Old Fashion ($15): My fiance didn't like his drink and that's pretty rare for him in terms of an old fashion. In general, the alcohol tastes like bottom shelf which gives us both headaches/mini hangovers.

Visited here on Friday, 11/5. We were seated immediately (we opted for indoor seats) and the server was very friendly. The only downside was that due to the music, traffic and overall boisterous chatter we had a hard time conversing with her. The atmosphere is super laid back and they had various craft cocktails. Decided on the chicken/mac n cheese sliders. Amazing. Chicken was crispy, seasoned well and the pairing with the Mac and cheese put it over the top. Would definitely order it again. Rather than ordering an entree, I opted for a western cheeseburger - medium. It was cooked to perfection. A generous sized patty, soft brioche bun, just the right amount of sauce and crispy onion rings inside. The side of fries were also delicious. Since I'm not a salt fan, I would probably ask to omit it the next visit (oh yeah I'll definitely be back here again). Washed every delicious bite down with a couple of models. Because I'm at a bar and having bar food Tip: Check in on yelp and get a free drink!!!

Great place for drinks! I only tried their drinks here and I was very impressed. I do want to come back to try their food. Everything on their menu sounded very good. I ordered a Sol de Basil which was pretty good. They have a nice outdoor dining patio which is really nice on nice days. It does get crowded though as it is in the heart of downtown San Jose.

Came here on a Friday night for some bites and drinks. Nice that they have options to sit inside or outside. We opted for the outdoors since the weather was nice. We each order a cocktail. I forgot what mine was called but it was the one with tequila in it. We ordered some snacks to munch on -- jalapeno peppers, loaded fries, and pb&j sliders. All which came out fairly quickly. My favorite was the fries, but I love fries. It was topped with loads of cheese and some sauce, maybe some bacon. The jalapeno peppers were not spicy, nor did it have cream cheese. Instead, it was stuffed with meat and wrapped with bacon. Overall, I enjoyed it. Food was good, drinks were good, plenty of street parking.

Jalapeños poppers were a bite grease.. die to bacon.. the chicken sliders were a bite on the dry side.. the ambience were more on the sports clubs, date, hang out and get buzz.. the service was great.. it was and ordered to go.. they were super nice .. the Buffalo wing were good.. the fries were okay.. And the mozzarella sticks were good.. but it would probably taste better if they had marinara sauce.. "will till next time my food lover, till next time"

Just landed in San Jose after months of being away, and I can't believe I never heard of this place. Came to try their sliders and for some good bourbon but oh man their Yelp check in deal was a treat. An entree with a free cocktail? Sheesh. Why not? We were instantly seated outdoors next to the lit and busy street. Didn't really care for the noise. They have indoor seating as well. We ordered the Cajun pasta and chicken sliders. Chicken sliders were whatever. Can't go wrong with chicken. But oh my golly the pasta was rich and creamy. I still think about each bite. I don't know if it was just slapping me with rich flavors or if I was just really hungry but I'd definitely come back for some more. Server was attentive. Seemed kinda out of it but was friendly. Got myself an old fashion that hit the spot. They have a wide variety of bourbon and other alcohol. Looking forward to trying the other food. But oh man that Cajun pasta.

The place was understaffed at the time but still managed extremely well. We went during happy hour and had really good drinks and food. I got the fried chicken mac and cheese sliders and they were BOMB . My girlfriend got the Western Burger and fries which was super solid as well. Fair prices, nice staff, small place and seating area. Few TV's at the bar but that's all entertainment wise. Recommend for a party of 2-3!

Yelp... you fooled me! I decided to come here with the boyfriend because we saw good reviews on Yelp. We got the Chicken Mac N Cheese sliders & the burger version since all the photos on Yelped looked soooo good. 1. The mac n cheese literally was soooo bland. The most bland mac n cheese I've ever had. 2. The chicken itself was boring. Not even crispy enough to give a crunch you expect in a burger, bland, and boring. I guess it's hard when you've had amazing mac n cheese and a chicken sando elsewhere. Maybe my standards were too high? Def not coming back here ever to eat again. We had Kyle as our waiter and I felt sooo uneasy. He was coming off as rude and annoyed at us, yet was super friendly with the tables around us. The reason I'm giving this 2 stars is because of the Old Fashion. This was the only good thing about this place. Bartender, you earned points for this one. TLDR: Not coming back.

This place has the worst customer service. My party was never greeted upon arrival nor were menus provided to us . We had to get the menus from the bar area after about 8minutes of waiting to be helped at our table. Mind you our waiter was chillin in the bar area and watched us walk in . Our waiter was rude and had no sense of customer service. DO NOT COME HERE. Food was completely cold, friend chicken tasted as if it was cooked in old oil, and our mac n cheese was super bland (Popeyes has better chicken and mac n cheese y'all) . Caesar Salad was super bland. As for parking, you'll have to find street parking & pay depending on the time/ day.

I've enjoyed this place for a date night spot, and also came back with my parents because I thought the food and service was so good! My boyfriend always gets a burger, and it's definitely the best spot downtown for some burgers and drinks. I'm personally a fan of the chicken sandwich. I've liked every drink I've tried off their cocktail menu. It's a smaller restaurant, but even when we went on a busy Friday night the wait was minimal.

FOOD: 3.5/5 It's taste like a good normal cheeseburger but the bottom bun was soggy for my dish. Nonetheless the dish filled me up just enough. SERVICE: 2/5 The workers here are not that fast with fulfilling orders and bringing out the check even though it's not too many people ENVIROMENT: 4.5/5 The vibes of the place was nice at night with a lot of people walking around. We decided to sit outside just because the music indoors was way to loud.

First time trying out this place and we're happy we did! We had very good and quick service which we appreciated. Everything came out at the right time and we could tell it was all fresh. For an appetizer we got mozzarella sticks which came with a chipotle aioli sauce. I had never thought to try mozzarella sticks with anything other than marinara, but this was a tasty combo! To drink I ordered a mule which came out perfectly! For our main courses, I had the chicken Cajun pasta which was very tasty. I could tell that the garlic bread was made with fresh garlic. The sauce was nice and buttery with a nice Cajun kick. Overall a great combo! My fiancé got the western burger and enjoyed all the flavor combinations! It came with an onion ring and bacon on top. All in all, we enjoyed this place! It is a pretty small place and the some areas, like the seats, could be a little cleaner. We don't usually come downtown as sometimes parking can be a hassle, so I'm not sure when we'll come back. But nevertheless, it's definitely worth checking them out!

This is a small place in downtown San Jose. We came here for happy hour which is between 4-7pm, and there is a decent selection of cocktails and snacks for $9. For food, we got the mozzarella cheese stick and fried chicken mac n cheese slider. I'm usually not a big fan of hamburgers, but the sliders were surprisingly good since the soft mac n cheese nicely balances out the crispy chicken. For drinks, we got lion's tail and valley girl. The lion's tail has a light pineapple taste and is not overly fruity and sweet, while the valley girl sort of reminded me of a mojito.

Small, cozy, relaxing atmosphere located off 3rd and Santa Clara st in downtown SJ. It's also right next to Enzo. Friendly and attentive staff. Sanitize tables after every costumers usage. First time here with friends, yesterday. Although, couple of friends have been here before so they recommend it. Coming here on a Friday night, it gets packed. We got there around 720pm. We stayed and chilled for a while until a booth opened up. Then we continued to chill, ordering another round of drinks and some food. Loaded fries are pretty good with bacon, cream, and cheese! Jalapeño poppers were hit and miss. (Breaded grounded beef inside jalapeños, wrapped with bacon) So that first bite is a kicker. ALFREDO SHRIMP PASTA IS THE BOMB!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. As far as drinks go, "valley girl", and "gin and ginger" were good. Parking: Parking structure off 3rd and Julian. $6/flat rate on Friday night. Or there's always street parking. Atmosphere is loud, but the music jams are the bomb. Very cozy feeling to just grab couple drinks and hangout with friends. Seating are available inside and outdoors. I'll come back from time to time because I not that fond of downtown, in general. Good place, though, so highly recommended if you want to grab some drinks with friends.

This spot has improved since the last time I came. Bartenders are skilled and friendly, drinks are well crafted, food menu is delicious. A hugeeee variety of bourbon of course. Management is great too! 10/10

Came here to start the night for my birthday. We ordered drinks and a couple appetizers. It was a Friday night so service was definitely slow and we didn't get checked up on as much as I would have liked. I love the overall atmosphere in the area and when we did interact with staff they were very friendly and funny! I even got a free shot for my birthday :)

5 stars for 3rd & Bourbon. Incredibly speedy service, located in downtown San Jose. I had the Shrimp Alfredo pasta and it was delicious, came with some garlic bread. We also ordered a Margarita, Jalapeño Poppers and the Cajun Chicken pasta, we were seated and the food was ready all within 30 minutes. Good spot to hang with friends and grab a drink.

Good food, but the menu is pretty limited. This makes sense though because the place is pretty small and quaint. I DO however love the vibe! The fries were great, burger was good, not special but not bad by any means. My friend got the Mac and cheese sliders and loved them. The drinks were AMAZING. I don't remember the name of the one I got but it had tequila and it was absolutely delicious I would come back even just for drinks. I heard they do happy hour but I am not sure? I haven't seen signs or a happy hour menu. I would love to check that out tho. Service wasn't the best because it seemed like there weren't a ton of people working. That being said, if you have the time to wait around and spend time with whoever you bring here, absolutely try this place out.

Wedensday evening, looks like a group of 10- 12 people inside, otherwise empty. Sat outside because we had a dog. It took 30 minutes to get any service whatsoever and another 30 to for any food or beer to come out. We reminded them once or twice politely and tipped 20%. But bacon Sliders were dry. They charge 40 for the steak frites which sounded good but no telling how long that would have taken. They had a bartender and a waiter + cooks in the back who couldn't handle both tables. Definitely avoid 3rd and bourbon for dinner.

Been meaning to try this place out, but COVID-19 hit and things got a little bit more complicated. Well, today we did Doordash and even ordered some of their drinks to go! No joke! Honestly, the drinks turned out great! Sure, you're missing the atmosphere, but I was tired of my home cocktails, which never seem to have the right punch to them. So we got a few professional ones done, and it was worth it. Food was also really good! Overall, I would come here in person once things calm down. Otherwise if you guys want a really good cocktail and some good food, then give this place a shot.

The western burger was one of the better burgers I have ordered and the onion rings were spot on. It was the chicken, mac and cheese sliders that got the most enthusiastic praise. The staff was really high on the excellent scale. The outdoor dining is fine if you like the sounds of a city and busses zipping by. Next time we will go inside and check it out.

For a bar being in Santa Clara St, in San Jose, this has to be one of the most elegant, fancy AF, hidden bar of all time. The exterior of the bar is humbly simple and misleading. Big tinted window doors hides the little wonderland of greatness. Upon entering, the first word that came to mind was: Elegant AF. Decor had clean lines. Tons of seats. And the alcohol selections, was totally bananas. During my visit, when came after work for happy hours: 5pm-7pm. Almost all off their cocktails were part of the happy hour except for one: 3B old Fashion, so we tried the 3B Old Fashion. The description of 3B old Fashion: with Woodinville, it's AF. Lol Even though 3B old fashion wasn't part of the happy hour menu, it was still totally worth it. We also tried their sliders. And even those were AF and super tasty, moist, and so so good. Hope everyone gets to experience this place. It's a definite must. Hope everyone can find it. Kudos to the owner. You have a new fan.

This guy took me here on a 1st date! Good spot for that lol. I got the salmon. Good sized piece! I think I got the valley girl drink. Pretty good

My girlfriend and I came in here after craving a chicken sandwich, and hey, we definitely got curious after seeing that this place had a mac&cheese chicken sandwich. Little to say, the service was extremely below par as the waiter made my partner and I feel uncomfortable as he was rude, condescending (nothing alike with other tables). At this point, we were just depending on the food to make up for it. Let me tell you, the chicken breast had zero to no flavor and the mac and cheese was completely flavorless. Yelp reviews had my girlfriend and I looking forward to this place, but it was a complete dissapointment. Not coming back here, at least we tried the food..

Went here a couple days ago. Seeing as this was #1 in San Jose on Yelp, we opted to go. Boy what a disappointment. For starters, the service was awful. There were only 2 other tables full while we were there, I think we saw the waiter only once the entire time? Good thing we knew what we wanted pretty quickly. Service was also not very polite either, and had to be hunted down in order to find seasoning in the form of salt and pepper for the soon to be stated unseasoned food. Then with the Bourbon Burger, there was multiple conflicting tastes inside of it. The bacon was floppy and undercooked, the meat unseasoned, the sauce not very strong at all. Just not a good burger at all. The Steak and Fries, requested to be well done, came back a beautiful medium. Except. It wasn't requested to be medium. It was requested to be well done. Well done is the easiest cook possible on a steak. Yet it failed. Also, it was again unseasoned. Whoever's cooking this food really doesn't like putting any form of salt or pepper on anything. Chicken sandwich, was a plain basic chicken sandwich. Not seasoned. Not amazing. Just. Bread. And meat. The Alfredo however. Very very good. Fantastic Alfredo. This Alfredo gives them their second star. If you have to go here since you have a gun to your head, get the Alfredo and enjoy it. It's amazing. Whack. This place is whack. Even with the amazing Alfredo, I would not go here again. Sad to see the supposed #1 on Yelp in San Jose is such a bad place.

Always a pleasure coming thru to 3rd and Bourban. Today Bartender Extraordinaire suggested a Trinidad Sour. Super tasty!

Wow this place blew me away! And the wifey too!! Although she is not exactly a Bourbon enthusiast like me, she is already planning our next visit!!! So it went like this... my Birthday weekend, so had planned to get some good cocktails and food to start it off. Wife found this place on Yelp and so we went. Reached there early and found the bar all to our ourselves, so gave up on our seated reservation to get to know more sitting at the bar and chatting up with the 2 mixologists there. Casey and Chuy (Jesus) were so knowledgeable and attentive. We had a great time chatting up with them and the 2nd drink we each ordered was their recommendation. I started off with a Bourbon Mule (called Kentucky buck here) and is made so skillfully that I could taste each ingredient. The elderflower, the Bourbon came out so well in the drink. Wife had the Blackberry Bourbon Mojito and loved it too. My second drink was a shot of Old Republic Rye ( yes, from Sonoma California) and boy did I enjoy its smoothness. Gotta come back for their Straight Bourbon soon! Chuy's recommendation, gotta admit he knows his bourbons and ryes! Wife went for the Weird Brew (Rye) and was adamant that she had never tasted anything as good and interesting as this. Well the food that we ordered was just as wonderful!! The Jalapeno Poppers were so light and flavorful even though it was stuffed with Cheese and Pork and wrapped in bacon! Ravishing!! The other appetizer we ordered were the Taco trio and they were all so fresh and tasty while being light at the same time For main courses we ordered the Salmon and the Cajun Chicken Pasta. We both loved the Salmon which was cooked and grilled to perfection and the asparagus and French fries were the perfect sides, which we relished while we finished our drinks. My wife took one bite of the Cajun Chicken Pasta and almost immediately swooned in ecstasy !! She decided then and there that we would be taking it to go and savor it as our late night meal. All in all - wonderful drinks, amazing food and served by very friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Will be coming soon and often!!

Quick service, and amazing happy hour prices! Great selection of whiskey and a short walk to the Tank!

Pretty solid place for a few appetizers and drinks in Downtown SJ! Cute restaurant with a friendly staff! The Fried Mac n Cheese Sliders, Sweet Potato Fries, and the Valley Girl drink are definitely the way to go! Overall a cool spot but nothing I would go out of my way to visit again!

Great ambiance. Very chill and relaxing. One of the neatest places in SF. Lots of whiskey and bourbon to choose from. No kids allowed.

I love coming to 3rd and Bourbon! Kinda wanted to keep this one a hidden gem all for myself...but it really is the best! Whenever we need a quick bite before heading out to the bars it's in the perfect location and they have a great drink menu. I've tried the pasta, sandwiches, salads--all 10/10! And of course I have to give a quick shoutout to my favorite cocktail, The Valley Girl! Trust me on this one. Lastly, the service is phenomenal. Even with masks on, I just know the servers, bartenders, and everyone in between have the biggest smiles on their faces. It really is such a treat to go here on the weekends and I honestly look forward to it all the time. Can't wait to be back!

Went here for the first time recently. I really enjoyed the food, and the bourbon old-fashioned cocktail was great. We had the fried chicken and mac & cheese sliders as a starter. The chicken was cooked perfectly, crispy and juicy. Ceaser salad was good also. I had the Philly cheesesteak and my wife had the NY Steak. No complaints about the food at all. Everything was delicious My only negative strike about our evening is that the starter and salads came out at the same time, and literally minutes later our dinners came. It made it feel rushed and I felt I had to eat fast so that my food wouldn't get cold. I would definitely go back though.

The food it self was good, but the only reason I come back to this location was for their cocktails. CUCUMBER MARTINI!!!!! Just wow. I am sorry I don't remember your name Mister bartender, but thank you for bring that cocktail into my world. I have only tried the jalapeño popper(it was stuff with beef).

Took the family here pre-Sharks game. When we arrived there was ~5 customers already seated. After we ordered our drinks it took close to 10 minutes before they were delivered to the table and none of which were noteworthy. Dinner showed up after a 20 minute wait. Thankfully we ordered an appetizer. The burger I had was pretty messy, which isn't a bad thing in my book, it just didn't an overly impressive taste considering what I paid for it. The atmosphere/decoration of the dining area was somewhat darker/quite which may be good for a first date but stick to standard drinks like beer etc.

It was a raining day, but I was meeting my friend out anyway. We didn't know what would be open and so we started at one bar/restaurant but they only served beer and wine and I was dying for a proper cocktail. So I pulled up my faithful YELP app and located this place which was a short walk up Santa Clara. Upon arriving we noticed heating lamps, umbrellas creating shelter above their 3-4 tables in front of the restaurant that you can actually sit outside and enjoy a meal. The only server was at the door, elated at a customer. (I think we were the only ones at that moment.) He got us settled went and got menus and the bartender, Nick met us. He convinced me to try his Valley Girl...I love vodka, but I hate sugar, so I made him promise me it would not be too sweet. It was PERFECT! Very balanced. I wasn't sure if there was mint in the drink or I just smelled the fresh mint leaf every time I took a drink. Either way it was a delight, so good I had to have 3 just to be sure. My friend advised he had the best Manhattan of his life, which is why he wanted to make sure it wasn't a fluke and had three as well. They were all brilliant! He ordered a burger that was absolutely delicious (Well he said it was and it looked it.) I had the cajun chicken pasta, which was delicious and plenty enough to take home to the hubs! Most importantly was the warm and inviting setting that was created by the amazing service of Nick and his colleague (I didn't get his name), the curated music (way to go Nick!) and the delicious meal served to us! We will be back, thanks for making such a dreary night shine bright.

Wow! The happy hour here is amazing! Discounted cocktails until 7pm on a SATURDAY! And the bartender knows what he's doing. I also had some of the best fried chicken I've ever had... plus crispy and delicious sweet potato fries. We'll be coming back.

I seriously did not have much hope for this place to begin with. I called on a Saturday evening at 8:30 and was told I could put my name on the list so I did. I arrived with my party of 4 and a bald guy straight up was rude and said no names could be put over the phone. I explained to the guy that I understand, however I just want you to know so you can explain that to your staff but he kept talking over me. He then quoted me for twenty minutes for a table. I said no problem I'll go to ISO beer to have a drink and come back. He walked away, not taking a name or number down. I returned and he said there's no tables available. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN.... I was heated and I said forget it. We proceeded to leave. I literally got to the car and a guy with long hair comes running after us. We have a table we have a table. I would usually leave because I just didn't want to spend money at the establishment from my experience but I was so hungry and went back. It was awkward at first, but our server was super nice and attentive. Our food and drinks came out quick which literally saved this review. Our initial interaction was bad and I would have left a bad review solely from my interaction. I think the staff knew what was going on so they brought the food and drinks quick. The drinks: Old Fashion - $13 Solid old fashion Sol De Brasil - cachaca (i had to look up what that was), mezcal, lime, pineapple, raspberry and funk $13. A delicious drink and you can really taste the mezcal. Margarita - They make a good margarita. The bartender is skilled and precise. Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese sliders : THE BEST THING EVER. Cripsy and full of cheese. There is nothing better than this combo. Wings: 6 wings for $14 is alot, but the wings were at least decent. Loaded Fries : fries, bacon, 3b cheese, sour cream $10 add chicken/steak extra $3. The fries were good, but wow $10 plus $3 for protein is alot for fries. Jalapeno Poppers - $13 for 4 bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos. The jalapenos we received were HOT. They were too spicy to finish but I guess that's a plus for spice lovers. I did notice workers not following COVID protocols and not wearing masks the entire time. No one seemed to care.