District

Great restaurant with a vibrant ambience and nice location. It's in the heart of downtown San Jose. The staff is extremely friendly, we were 30 mins late from the reservation time but they warmly accommodated us. Food was great. We have shrimp, risotto, pizza, chicken wings and a nice chocolate whipped dessert. Food was really nice minus the chicken wings. We sent it back and the server was very cordial about it. Shrimp and risotto were the highlights. Their bar area is super nice with comfortable seating. There is an underground multi level parking at 2 mins walk. Overall a great location, services were great and staff was very friendly, I would go back again!

Nice large outdoor dining area. We came by for a light dinner after going to a show in the area. Lots of great options. We ended up getting deviled eggs, whipped burrata, and elote corn. Everything tasted great and service was good! Will definitely come back to check out the other options we didn't get to try.

We stopped by during their Dine Downtown promo.. I tried the Elote (fried street corn), Caesar salad, and lemon risotto all flavorful and satisfying. My friend went with a classic burger. For cocktails we had the Detox which was refreshing. Overall, the food was good and the vibe was relaxed.

Stopped by for drinks on a Friday evening. 2 of us had: saturn $16 fieldwork hazy train $10 6% mandate We sat a the bar. Relatively empty. Didn't have any food. Drinks were fine. Nice ambiance. Park in one of the garages that allow for free 2 hours, or just find street parking.

Interesting restaurant, we had dinner here during a Monday and almost ordered the entire menu, food was fresh and we liked most of it, like most of the US though most of it is fried / deep fried with not many options for people on a diet. I really recommend the Aranchini and the salads, the Steak took some time to get to our table and was OK, a bit too overcooked for my taste. Pricing was high and if you're not from the US you'll be surprised the the extras, we had a large group fee 20% added to our bill as we were a group of 6, there was a normal tax added and another San Jose 6% tax on top, all of this was before adding the Tip. Last call for food order was 20:00 which was early I guess. See photos for all the meal options

The food and drinks were good, with plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. The ambiance was fantastic—warm and inviting without being overly crowded during our visit. However, I’m taking away one star because our server didn’t inform us when the kitchen closed. We were looking forward to dessert, only to find out it was no longer available when we tried to order. A small detail, but it would’ve made the experience that much better.

The ordering service was OK at first, but then there was no service at all, even no one refilled the water. The food was nice, but the portions were small, suitable as a drink companion rather than a main course.

District is a pretty solid spot to grab a bite (especially later at night). The deviled eggs were absolutely incredible right off the bat, and the rest of the food was also quite good. The restaurant itself was nice and spacious, with plenty of seating. It wasn’t overly loud either. My one complaint was the service… it wasn’t like anyone was rude to us or anything. The issue was more that everything took ages. Even stuff as simple as getting refills on water. That said, the staff was all friendly and the food was good. I’d absolutely come back.

Was excited to try this spot, Very nice ambiance, loved the patio seating. Received water, And I immediately ordered 2 drinks and a 1 dozen oysters and neither arrived for about 30 minutes, which started to be a bit frustrating. Won't list everything that was not making this a good experience, from having to look for a waiter to add items from happy hour menu which was ending, to entree timing to table was not good, Scallops where brought first, after about 30 minutes I finally received my steak, Cold, truffle fries cold, sent back, another was brought wrong temperature, ended up being for another table. Now I was over it, Ready to say I don't want it, But before I could, it was immediately recognized by Andrew, (The Bartender) and he said he already notified the kitchen, and he would be on it, My Hanger Steak made it out quickly and it was worth the mishaps, The Hanger Steak was Delicious! Along with Sides, Potatoes with the Arugula,Fried green & white onions & I believe Balsamic dressing, OMG Soooo Freaking Good! All flavors blended perfectly together! Fries were warmed too! The Scallops & Pork Belly were Delicious and of course the Oysters. Everything was Great. Although it was a bit rough service wise, Carlos and Andrew, Where awesome. They were very polite and cordial and made it a priority to make things right, and they did, This definitely won me over. Turns out they were extremely short staffed, and the place was very busy. The way things where handled, on top of the fact the Food & Beverages where Phenomenal, I will most definitely be back, (Hopefully fully staffed, lol) I Highly Recommend District. Until next time. Note: The Oysters during happy hour are 50% Off, ($3.75 each) And are sold by the 1/2 dozen, so buy a dozen get a dozen.

We arrived at District San Jose at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm reservation. There was no host, and although the restaurant was half empty, no one acknowledged us. The couple in front of us eventually asked a waiter (Tyler), who rolled his eyes and said "we'll be with you shortly." They ended up leaving. When Tyler finally seated us, we asked for an outdoor fire pit table. He put us at a small table by the door and, when we pointed out that other fire pit tables were occupied by two-person groups, he said "well they shouldn't be there, if you don't like it you can leave." He then refused to call a manager and walked away. The couple behind us, who witnessed this, also left. Another waiter later apologized and told us to sit at the fire pit, but after 10 more minutes without service, we left too. We were excited to try District for the first time, but the rude and dismissive service--especially from Tyler--completely ruined the experience. Sadly, we won't be coming back.

I've had "okay" meals before, but none so expensive with such long wait times. After being seated on a Thursday night, it took a while to get someone to check in, thus beginning our two hour journey. We ordered all of our food at once. I don't know if he wrote it down or tried to memorize it or he just hoped for the best or he rubbed it into his hands and then blew it into the air like fairy dust, but it seemed like everyone was confused. At one point, we were brought a cheese plate we never ordered. A different guy came to confirm our order. Yet another different guy told us the sliders were coming up soon, even though we already had ours. And, later, our waiter wondered if he could get us anything else, and we're like, um, yeah, the rest of our food. As for the food, the fine fried chicken slider came out first, which is an odd appetizer. I even saw the table next to me ask "One?", like you're supposed to cut it into four pieces. Anyway, if they're open to constructive criticism, they should offer 2 for $14 rather than 1 for $9. The $14 arincini balls were sad. The balls themselves had a nice crispy edge which really holds in the lack of flavor. They are completely dependent on the smoked tomato sauce, for which they give you enough for one, maybe two if you plan ahead, possibly three if you ration. If I want to nitpick, they are supposed to come with crispy spinach- we only got a pinch of watercress. Then came the $19 margherita pizza (stanislaus tomato, fresh mozzarella & provolone, basil leaves), which we assume is pre-made because when we ordered it, the guy said, "Yeah, we may have one left." My wife disliked it, saying the crust was soft cardboard with sweet sauce that reminded her of elementary school. I didn't think it was bad. Of all the items, I'd dare say it was the best value around. Get it, a-round? ($19) After getting a box for the pizza (I decided it would be better after some time in the air fryer), we got our $11 house-cut fries (with fresh herbs, truffle parmesan, and aioli dip). Actually, the couple next to us, who got there after we ordered, got our fries. We probably got someone else's. We agreed that was the best item. To make up for the wait time and mistakes, the waiter offered us one of two desserts (normally four, but they were "out") To quote my wife, who found the whole dinner irritating, the (normally) $13 chocolate pot de crème (butterscotch mousse, graham cracker crumble, torched marshmallow) was for bozos, and didn't eat her half. The meal was okay (three stars), but the long wait times and inconsistent service made this a rare two-star experience. At least the loud people around us (undesirable acoustics) seemed to enjoy it, the diet coke was surprisingly crisp for bar soda with free refills, and the girl refilling our room temperature water was attentive, and she offered to clear the cobwebs forming on us.

Absolutely floored with everything that they have on the menu we stopped in for a nightcap and the wine list is massive. I definitely will say I'm coming back to try the caviar

Date: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 Time: around 5:15pm Party of: 3 What: Happy Hour, every day from 5pm-6pm *2 for 1 Happy Hour Oysters by the half dozen ($21) *Happy Hour Fries ($9) *Happy Hour Elote ($9) *Happy Hour Ceviche ($9) *Happy Hour Deviled Eggs ($9) *HH Paloma ($9) x4 *HH Old Fashioned ($9) x3 *HH Moscow Mule ($9) x2 *SJ Mandate: 6 ($8.28) I haven't been to District in I don't even know how long. When the boys wanted to hit up happy hour, I was down. I remember they had a pretty good HH menu? Food wise, we basically ordered everything except the arancini and chicken wings. All food offerings were $9 each. They also had $7 drafts and $8 wells and wines. We stuck to the $9 cocktails and tried all three listed. The oysters were a lil pricey for HH at $3.50 each. The elote they cut into "ribs" so I found them a lil hard to eat. Everything else was good to munch on while sipping our drinks. When we arrived, we were one of the few groups here so just grabbed 3 seats at the bar. The bartender was lovely and let us get all our HH special orders in before it ended. Had a great time. Would definitely consider coming back for another HH. REVIEW #3818

Stopped by for drinks on a Friday evening. 2 of us had: saturn $16 fieldwork hazy train $10 6% mandate We sat a the bar. Relatively empty. Didn't have any food. Drinks were fine. Nice ambiance. Park in one of the garages that allow for free 2 hours, or just find street parking.

We visited the place after 11 pm on saturday. We had espresso martini and mai thai with whipped burrata cheese and prosciutto. It was very tasty. And the bread it comes with is another level of deliciousness. Ambiance was perfect, service was top notch. Drinks were on point. I especially paid attention to the bartender, he was super clean. He was washing his hands after each drink. I wish I asked his name. To cut it short, we will def be back!

Great restaurant with a vibrant ambience and nice location. It's in the heart of downtown San Jose. The staff is extremely friendly, we were 30 mins late from the reservation time but they warmly accommodated us. Food was great. We have shrimp, risotto, pizza, chicken wings and a nice chocolate whipped dessert. Food was really nice minus the chicken wings. We sent it back and the server was very cordial about it. Shrimp and risotto were the highlights. Their bar area is super nice with comfortable seating. There is an underground multi level parking at 2 mins walk. Overall a great location, services were great and staff was very friendly, I would go back again!

The food and drinks were phenomenal here. The servers were very entertaining and the music was seriously awesome - they played a lot of soft hip hop and some chill vibe music (Kaytranada was coming on a lot). We ended up ordering a really good salad, the elote (This corn was fire!!!!), and split the burger and fries that were to die for and very flavorful. We also ordered 3 drinks - the espresso patronum, peach whisky smash, and tamarind ole'o. We will definitely be coming back here again sometime! 10/10 Recommend this place if you make your way out here and want reasonably priced food and drinks over a date night!

District has added a caviar bump to its menu since I last frequented this location! I stand by my belief that this is /the/ corporate dining location in downtown San Jose! Everyone can order family style for the table and nothing is really meant to be had individually. I find that at company events if people can order for themselves, they tend to do so. Our table had 10 people and we did not sign a contract this time. We came on a Tuesday around 5 PM and were able to be seated after the servers pushed a few tables together for our party. The caviar was fresh and served as it should be- on a marble spoon lying atop pink sea salt contained within a seashell. We ordered approximately 60 oysters for our group- clearly the best Happy Hour deal they have to offer! The tuna crispy rice was good, the wings were well seasoned albeit veering towards the saltier side, and the ice cream trio (mint white chocolate, vanilla, and muscovado sugar) was very creamy and well done. I preferred the mint white chocolate and vanilla to the muscovado sugar, I found the molasses aftertaste a tad too imposing.

Went on Sunday night the day before Cinco De Mayo. Went at 8pm and was fairly quiet with just a couple tables full. Looks like we had just missed the live band. Ordered a couple drinks-the mai tai and wheat beer. Both were good albeit small for the price. For food, we got the arancini balls, fries and risotto. It all tasted good and was glad to have veg options.wanted to try the butternut squash pizza but they were out of some ingredients. Note that the server said the chef does not come in on Sundays. Total was about $90. Expensive but enjoyed the place, the food and the drinks. Our server was friendly.

We met a friend at the District while passing through San Jose. The friendly server sat us right away and took our drink order . We ordered several appetizers which were pretty good. Wagyu slider seemed to be the favorite. They have a pretty big bar and it's a nice place to chill when downtown .

My friend and I had Sharks tickets at SAP Center and wanted to do dinner first. This was a new place to me so we thought we would try it. My friend got there first and it took quite a few minutes for someone to come over to the host stand to greet her. It seems they were very short staffed that night, at least earlier in the evening. My friend finally got seated at one of the high top tables which was fine. I arrived shortly after. Then it took quite awhile again for the waitress to come over to take our orders. The food came quickly though and it was tasty. I had the ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIZZA: goat cheese crema, malted onion, sage, hot bourbon honey. This was very flavorful but the hot honey did not taste hot to me and I have a low spice tolerance. Overall a really good pizza. Loved all the items on it. My friend had the BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS: pickled fresno chili slaw, spiced honey remoulade. She thought they were tasty. Overall good food but the service was lacking. More staff did end up showing up later in the evening so service got better. On Sharks game nights, they really need to staff up a bit earlier in the evening as people will be there.

I came here just for happy hour. It was actually really good--drinks and food. The old fashioned was $9; yes, please! :) The fontina and spinach arancini was soooo good! I definitely wanted to get another order, but we were eating somewhere else afterward. The fries were pretty good, too. Our server was super nice and checked up on us. I would definitely come back for happy hour, and I would want to try the other food on their regular menu.

Stood at the door for at least 5 minutes at the waited to be seated sign. No acknowledgment from any of the staff that they'll be right with me. Caucasian gentleman moved past me many times tending to another table without asking if I have been helped yet or need to be helped. Clearly saw that I walked up to the door. As someone that has worked in the industry, yeah this is disappointing. Plenty of tables opened as well. Happened today 9/20/25 few minutes after evening opening.

We like the vibes and previously had positive experiences so we decided to bring friends. This time unfortunately was different. We made reservations and the tiny girl who greeted us asked if we'd be okay with a high table and I said I'd prefer a regular table. She then became very curt and said the low tables were for reservations, which I pointed out I made one. She then said I should've requested a regular table, which the reservation process did not offer the option. We sat at the high table and I didn't give it more thought, but she apparently was stuck on it as I noticed people who came after us were having their orders taken ahead of us, their drinks we're coming out before ours and so on. Luckily the polite young man was their and began assisting us. Sadly professionalism was lost on her. We otherwise had a fine time and enjoyed our shareable and cocktails except for the Manhattan.

Wandering San Pedro Square prior to a Sharks game without a plan is usually not a good idea, luckily for us District was available to save the night. While sitting at a table usually requires a reservation, the bar does not require any and you can have food there so it's a great arrangement. It's much bigger on the inside than the outside lets on with really high ceilings and wide dining area that surrounds a large bar. We came in during happy hour which offered $9 drinks, $8 wings, ceviche, and deviled eggs, and $7 basket of fries. In addition to this we ordered a mushroom pizza and some Guinness Business. The food was very good and the drinks were well made, the Guinness Business made great use of a Guinness reduction and had great balance. The happy hour was very worth it and I would make this a prime location for when I'm in San Pedro before a Sharks game.

We came for a post holiday date night and had a great experience. The service was exceptional. Our server was so attentive as were the other staff. And they made sure everything was meeting our needs. The bourbon selections were great (though disappointing they were out of Weller 12 year, one of my favorites) but gave me another Weller at the same price. When the one I selected wasn't what I wanted, they changed it out with no issues. The food was good. We had the Winter Roasted Pear Salad, fried Brussel Sprouts , arancini and whipped buratta. The buratta was disappointing. Almost like a cottage cheese. But everything else was good. Beignets were ok, kinda doughy on the inside. Drinks were fantastic. Had old fashioneds with our choices of bourbon. Bartenders are really good and make a lot of their mixers and syrups in-house. Overall lovely experience and will be back.

Hellooo District. Who loves a good Happy Hour deal? How about happy hour deals on a SUNDAY?! From 4pm to 6pm, you'll get $7 drafts and bites, $8 well drinks, wines and yummy appetizers like fontina and spinach arancini or deviled eggs. $9 buys you an Old Fashioned cocktail, a Moscow Mule or their crispy chicken wings. Call me boring, but whenever I think of heading to downtown SJ and don't feel like the offerings at San Pedro Square Market, District is easily our first choice. There's plenty of patio seating when the weather is gorgeous. There are high tops near the big TV or if you prefer to engage with the bartender, grab a seat at one of the comfy chairs at the center bar. Since we usually go here with my parents and kid on a Sunday ;-) we usually book a table. We will come here early enough to take advantage of that amazing happy hour deal and then order a pizza and other entrees. Service is always pleasant and with a smile and by the time our bellies are full, my kid is also starting to have her witching hour, it's time to wrap up and go. I wish we could stay late enough to catch some live music (they had them off and on during the summer!) and explore some more of their wines/whiskey selection. We will have to come back again next time.

Came here on a Saturday as soon as they opened! There were already a few tables taken, but not busy yet! Service was great and consistent. However our server didn't seem to know some details on the menu, but was always quick to come back with an answer! Tried out some finger foods like the oysters, deviled eggs, chicken wings, and charcuterie board. Everything was really good, including the drinks! The ambiance of this place is really nice! Has a fancy but comfortable vibe to it! Will definitely be back to try out some of the other food options!

We enjoyed the food, our favorite is the Fries and ceviche. It's not busy when we got in at 6:30pm, so service is friendly and fast. Atmosphere is chill and not too loud. We had a lovely night out.

I was hoping to like this place, but the food was just ok. Ambiance and servers were nice, so it's a nice place to hang out. We came for happy hour on Halloween night. We ordered mostly from the happy hour menu - dozen oysters, truffle fries, chicken wings, and a couple of cocktails. We ordered the empanadas too. The oysters took a long time to come out, and they were very briny. I didn't like it very much. The truffle fries were so soggy and had no truffle flavor. The chicken wings were good but could have been cooked a bit longer. The meat was still a bit tough and difficult to bite off the bone. The empanadas were pretty good, probably the best thing we ordered. Cocktails were just ok as well.

It is a nice place. We were a bit apprehensive due to the pretentious set up (I don't know why I got that vibe). But actually it turned out to be pretty good. Their outdoor seating is enjoyable on a summer afternoon. We tried the meatballs and sliders, both really good. Drinks were good too. All dishes are small plates. Tapas style. So, you could run up the bill quickly. Our waiter was nice and helped explain the menu and how it works. That helped.

(Drinks only review) Saw online that District was one of the few bars in the area that offered happy hour on weekends so we checked it out on our bar hopping spree around San Pedro square! Happy hour is from 5-6pm so we got right to it and ordered two Moscow mules. They were tasty! I wish there were more drink options on the happy hour menu but I'm just glad it was offered on weekends. We just so happened to be there after a sharks game so it was a little chaotic inside. I would return for happy hour!

One of my favorite watering holes in downtown San Jose located inside of San Pedro Square. Great place for anything from large groups to intimate dates. The drinks are strong, the food is delicious, and the service is friendly.

District has an excellent selection of appetizers. I had Brussels sprouts and ahi poke. Brussels sprouts were crispy, nicely seasoned, and mixed with pork belly. The tuna was beautifully presented over crispy rice but it was cut so small that I couldn't really taste it. The pizza was decent and arrived super hot so that was nice. Our servers were also friendly and very attentive at the bar seating. However, the 6% surcharge should have been printed on the dining menu as well, not just the drinks menu. I didn't order any drinks, so it came as a surprise. Overall I probably wouldn't return for a full meal but maybe for happy hour and appetizers.

I would like to start by mentioning that the only good things about this place were the French fries, our espresso martinis, and the amazing, moody interior design. The restaurant has a dark, intimate, and alluring contemporary atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. The bartender primarily focused on serving drinks with minimal nonverbal interaction. You have to make eye contact and raise your hand to get her attention, and only then can you place your food order. She never returned to check if we wanted more drinks or food. It's no surprise that there were no patrons during peak hours on a Saturday night in a popular downtown location in San Jose. I even asked if they could bring a dessert with a candle after dinner, and I was willing to pay for it; it didn't have to be free. However, nobody followed up on my request. The person at the entrance only said, "Happy birthday!" and I assumed we were on the same page, but they never brought what I asked for. When it was time to pay, I was not shown an itemized receipt; I was only given the total amount. After that, the bartender left the terminal, and I couldn't ask for the receipt. When I pressed the print button, nothing happened--it didn't print. While the bartender wasn't very friendly, she did have some pretty cool tattoos! I won't be coming back, but I hope they can improve their service. They have a nice restaurant, good food, tasty drinks, and a great location in downtown San Jose.

Solid and a return affair for sure. I've been here a few times now that ranged in awesomeness to real good. Resy reservations is a good idea but not always needed, since walk-in usually has space. Center bar or seating around the wall or high tops. The Gambas Al Ajillo is one of my favorites as you can see with photos from 3 different orders . I've tried the Ahi Tuna on a toast crisp was a bit disappointing. It was crisp verging on hot and hard and wanting more tuna to give a bigger bite. The Scallops were one other favorite. Wide whiskey and drink menu. They did not disappoint. Bartenders can range but some are so knowledgeable that the experience is elevated. Enjoy!

You can always depend on District to have a great happy hour deal. Came here for a last minute date night and I was so happy to see they still had their oyster deal for happy hour! There's not that many places that offer a good hh deal anymore but this place always does. Love it here

Stumbled upon this while looking for a dinner spot for 6 people on a Saturday, and it did not disappoint in terms of food and drink options! I like how the windows are like huge garage doors and they open it so when our group struggled with deciding "inside or outside", we opted for the table closest to the giant window so we got both ambiances. -- Food - fries: eh... they were a bit overcooked, dry, and the aoli was just aoli... skip - ceviche: very citrusy, light, refreshing. I liked the plantain crisps it came with! - baby gem salad: I love this salad and how they made it! Watermelon radishes, avocado, lettuce that's crispy and dressing that complements every ingredient perfectly; they made this so well and it's a good, fresh flavor that helped us cut the grease from our entrees - Margherita pizza: as expected. Dough is slightly thicker at crust, crispy on outside, fluffy on inside - sopressata salami pizza: this is a flavor bomb! This was probably my favorite pizza between the two. It was quite heavy and salty though (good thing we had the salad and ceviche to help cut the heavy greasiness :P ) - chicken sliders: it's much better than it looks! Crispy batter on the outside, juicy chicken on the inside. Comes with two sliders. Friend originally really wanted the burger slider but ended up with the chicken and preferred the chicken instead - slider burger: they ask you how you want your burger cooked! I loved the burger slider more than the chicken. It had some jam and melted cheese, and it was just perfection. I could eat a hundred of them! -- Drink Ordered a whiskey sour and I enjoyed it! -- Service was alright. Almost felt like we were bothering our waiter, even though he was nice. We had to ask for water and asked someone else for a few other things when they came around to serve our food. -- Would come again!

This place was so nice and cozy especially for the holidays. It was well decorated and the lighting is perfect. The whipped burrata was tasty, although we only got 4 small pieces of toast. We brought this to our server's attention, and he was very kind to give us more. We felt well taken care of. I will miss their gingerbread cocktail when the holidays are over!

We walked in as a group of 5 on a week night after our original location was blasting the World Cup. This was a really fortuitous find! The inside has a lot of seating and there is a small patio outside. The music is not so loud that you cannot have a conversation with a group at dinner. We had the cheese plate, arugula salad, cauliflower, chicken empanadas, oysters and a pizza. The cheese plate was gorgeous and so much more food than we were expecting. The other highlight for me was the cauliflower, it also had broccolini and a really tasty slightly spicy puree. We practically licked that bowl. Everything else was also very good. The service was a little sporadic, we ran out of water several times and had to flag someone down, otherwise this would be a 5 for me!

This was the worst dining experience I'd had in a very long time. Slow service, wrong orders, forgotten wrong orders, 45 minutes to finally be able to order my drink, then a forgotten drink. A couple of our dishes came so salty we had to send it back, only for it to still arrive salty - or not at all. The place was only 1/3 full and they had enough staff. Because of how slow things were and the lackluster food, we left hungry 2.5 hours later to eat elsewhere. Everyone was upset. The server seemed to be missing for long periods of time where we couldn't get anything we needed. Yet if we asked someone else for help, we'd get attitude. None of us will ever return.

I love District. The vibes are great, the music is good, and I love that they offer a variety of drink flight and tapas options. They also offer craft cocktails; I usually drink a whiskey based espresso martini every time. The whiskey and wine menus are quite expansive so you're sure to find a drink you'll enjoy. They also have a late night snack menu once the kitchen closes for their main menu. For the area, ambiance, options, and quality of food, I'd say prices are pretty fair but can be a bit over priced here and there for certain items and the portion received. Overall, the service is usually ppretty good and our servers have always been great with questions and recommendations. I'd definitely recommend but would caution you to always make a reservation just in case. They are very busy Friday and Saturday evenings and you'll sometimes be waiting for quite some time on a wait list without one. However, there is plenty of bar seating, so you're able to sit there without a reservation if you find available seating. But again, on the weekends there may not be space, so best to make a reservation on weekend nights if you know you'll be headed there ahead of time.

After coming to the district on and off for years I can finally say that it's won me over as one of the best cocktail bars in downtown San Jose. The vibe: industrial and dark. I love the interior design. The wrap around bar is fun and the whole place makes you feel like you're not in San Jose. The drinks: absolutely delicious. I have tried several of their vodka and gin cocktails and have loved every one The food: so yummy!! And they have happy hour with $2 oysters! I also love that the portions here are good enough for a meal not just bar bites Can't say enough great things about this place.

District is a pretty solid spot to grab a bite (especially later at night). The deviled eggs were absolutely incredible right off the bat, and the rest of the food was also quite good. The restaurant itself was nice and spacious, with plenty of seating. It wasn't overly loud either. My one complaint was the service... it wasn't like anyone was rude to us or anything. The issue was more that everything took ages. Even stuff as simple as getting refills on water. That said, the staff was all friendly and the food was good. I'd absolutely come back.

If you are looking for a bar with nice ambiance and less noise in the San Pedro then this is the place I would recommend. They have good beer selections and best appetizers. I tried the beef samplers and they are the best and I would rate 4/5. The spiced chicken wings are the best and we ordered two, they complemented with the beer in terms of taste. 5/5 for the wings. I would definitely go back to this place for the wings and excellent service.

Other than one specific incident, I had a great time at this restaurant. The food was solid, and the ambiance was dark and cozy. I stopped by on a Friday night, and it was not busy. My party of 3 was immediately seated, and we quickly placed our orders. For appetizers, we tried the fried elote, which was a standout dish. The corn slices were crispy and covered in a spicy, salty rub. The lime added a zesty touch, and the fried elote also came with a creamy sauce. I also got the roasted cauliflower, which was savory and soft. I really liked the contrast of the salty cauliflower with the sweet sherried sultanas. Every bite was a burst of flavor. I was excited to try the buttermilk fried chicken sliders, and it was a pretty good dish. It did not stand out, but the chicken was fried well, paired with a fresh chili slaw. I was impressed by the size of the maple bacon flatbread - it was huge and had both sweet and salty flavors. The lamb meatballs were also quite delicious. The meatballs were seasoned well and covered in tomato sauce. It paired super well with the plain bread it came with. I was super impressed with my experience thus far. However, I then ordered the pear & black currant crisp at the end of the meal. I have no idea what happened, but it ended up taking forty minutes to arrive. The meal beforehand had proceeded smoothly, but it just took so long for the dessert to arrive. I'm not sure if the order was not processed or if it was somehow lost. I asked three separate waiters about the status of the dessert. Each time, they said the dessert was almost ready. This was never the case. After maybe twenty minutes, I tried to cancel my order, but the waiter had already processed my order and would not refund me. I was really frustrated by what was going on. As I was preparing to leave without the dessert, it finally arrived. It was absolutely not worth the forty minute wait. The food at District was undeniably good. However, the dessert mishap and the lack of communication on what was going on was a frustrating conclusion to an otherwise positive experience. I don't think this is a common occurrence, so I would still recommend checking this restaurant out.

We went here before a concert at SAP. The restaurant was empty when we arrived but we were still waiting for other friends to arrive to order. We were quickly greeted by whom we assumed was a manager or similar and sat quickly at a booth/table. The bartender came and took our drink order, and those drinks were delivered in a reasonable time. Then, as it got busier, that's when the issues began. We couldn't flag down our server for the life of us...though would say he/the bartender, was the ONLY server for the whole restaurant. There was also a food runner as well as the manager whom I mentioned above. We finally got our order taken and all had ordered meals for ourselves. 1. Shrimp with Lemon Orzo 2. Fried chicken sliders (2 of them) 3. Scallops w/ pork belly (3 small-med scallops) 4. And tuna Tartare bites We weren't informed that each dish would come out of the kitchen at drastically different times. Easily a minimum of 5 min apart. Apparently this restaurants menu should be treated like a Tapas restaurant that everything was shared. This isn't obvious or explained even when everyone is ordering meals like you would normally. The portion sizes are smaller for their price and we weren't really checked on to be asked if we wanted another round etc. Needless to say the food was decent but the service and lack of attention left us hungry and running late to the concert even though we had planned 2 hours. Likely won't return, sadly.

Love the interior and cozy ambiance. We came in on a Friday evening, if you like to be seated at a table there is a waitlist or you need reservations ahead of time to skip the wait. Otherwise it's open bar seating! Had a great evening with the positive energy of the bartender. Didn't get his name, but made our evening much better with his service! We came by to grab a quick few bites, the deviled eggs and Buttermilk Fried Chicken sliders. Happy hour is from 5-6pm! The sliders... an absolute 10/10!! Loved it. It came with two sliders and I thought the portions were good for a quick bite. The cilantro and sauce makes the whole slider so delicious and fresh! the deviled eggs were good, a nice appetizer 7/10.

Recommended by a client. Great ambiance with cool artworks. Spacious. Variety of drinks and good food. Excellent services.

Travis cool ass mf honestly great experience I drank my espresso martini with confidence he was very interactive with me and my group would recommend this place for anyone tying to catch a good vibe

Really disappointing. Let me start off by saying the food and drinks really good. The arancini was my favorite bite of the whole night, the ceviche was so fun and refreshing, and the whiskey flights were great. Happy hour was such a good deal. However. We only saw our waitress once, when she sat us down and let us order (we had seen the menu on the ride over). Over the whole hour+ we were there, she never stopped by even to ask how things were. We never got the opportunity to order more (which we said we wanted to do), and I was so sad I couldn't get more arancini or any other drinks. We had to flag down another waitress (THIRD try) to even request the check. Really not sure if I'd come back again.

Came here on a gloomy cold Wednesday night. Was told there was a short wait even though there were a number of tables open - said tables were reserved. Grabbed a drink at the bar and by the times our drinks came we then got sat at said reserved tables. During our whole stay, nobody else came to fill the reserved tables. The place was moderately filled, not packed but the service was very absent for a not busy day. When we got sat, our server took a while to realize we didn't have menus. Once the food came our server never came back to check in, but had plenty of time to chit chat with coworkers. The food was ok. The fries were old and the leftover nubs. The fried chicken sliders were pretty good. Overall for price and what you get between food and service, I rather spend my money elsewhere.

Ohh after a day with work people and friends this place was a great get away. Very wide range of food in the place. Great late night bites. The only unfortunate thing we encountered was Pedro g a pizza close to closing time. That took quite sometime. We think they forgot it. But came back super apologetic and maintained the whole experience as five stars.

Enjoyed the elote, French fries, ahi tuna bites, and margherita pizza here! Surprisingly the food items were all very tasty here especially the elote ribs. We also got a few cocktails that were good but forgot the names. Overall, nice dinner spot to grab bites and catch up with friends!

Went to a group event here. The drinks are good with enough alcohol to make a difference. The food is really wonderful. Had the beef sliders which were cooked medium rate. Kind of dangerous but not here. They were fantastic. It's a great vibe. Almost like what you want the cheers bar from the tv show to be. I will come back soon

Today's visit was much better because I allowed myself lots of time before the show at the Center of Performing Arts. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Service was great. They always checked on us throughout dinner. Ambience is sultry and sexy. We got there early enough to catch happy hour. We ordered an Old Fashioned, Deviled Eggs and House Cut Fries off that menu. The drink was strong and delicious. The deviled eggs were tasty with a hint of heat, and the fries were perfectly cooked. I love a little crisp and soggy combo. IYKYK For my cocktail, I ordered the De-Tox. Light and refreshing. Not too sweet. For dinner: Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad: I love watermelon in salad! The tomatoes were also sweet so you could barely tell if you're eating a tomato or a piece of watermelon. The dressing was delicate yet flavorful. The basil was a nice balance. Grilled Hanger Steak: Perfectly cooked and the sauce was a terrific compliment to the meat and veggies. For dessert we had the Bourbon Peach and Blackberry Crisp. Delicious, delectable and delightful!! Thanks for a memorable dinner, District!

We wanted to catch some live music so came to the District. Had a great band and a nice vibe. We had the de-Tox cocktail (super refreshing) and an Aperol spritz (well made). The patio was great for people watching. Food was solid - we had the roasted cauliflower and a solid choice for the vegan and celiac / gluten free set. Would love to see more of that. How about some mocktails on the menu? And our server Keoni was awesome. Friendly, knew his menu and took good care of us. We will be back