Loft Bar & Bistro
| Address: | 90 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA |
| Phone: | +1 408-291-0677 |
| Site: | loftbarandbistro.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–10PM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–10PM |
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Elysse Hintze
Its a good place. Nice atmosphere. We went in on a Saturday night and it was very empty. That worried me initially, but thankfully a handful more guests came in. The stairs that go up to the second floor where the bar is are a killer going back down, if youve had a few drinks. I had the Fettuccine Santa Maria. It was good, but nothing to write home about. It had chicken, prawns, dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichokes. One thing particularly that I did like about the dish was that the sauce wasnt super buttery (my stomach is sensitive to butter). My date had the Lamb Shank. It came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. He seemed to like it and it was "fall off the bone" kind of meat. He did say his Moscow Mule tasted mostly like sprite with very little alcohol. My lychee martini tasted great, though the lemon peel that went into the glass was bruised and old looking. Overall, sure, Id come back.
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Kira Boyko
This is your average small restaurant with all of the basics youd expect at a bistro. Nothing stood out as amazing, yet nothing was horrible. The service was very friendly and helpful, which produced an inviting atmosphere that I enjoyed. I had the flank steak salad as my main and the shrimp skewer appetizer. The shrimp itself was good, but it was covered in a butter glaze that was overkill and felt like a chain restaurant menu item. The flank steak wasnt consistently cooked, leaving some pieces rarer than Id consider eating, while others were medium and delicious. The lettuce was iceberg which seemed around the quality of pre-cut-before-delivery lettuce. Overall - 3 stars - not amazing food, but very kind service.
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Dave Price
The interior is nicely appointed, with classy wood trim and well-spaced tables. But the selling point (its in the name) is the loft - and the loft was a mediocre experience. The rooftop patio is indeed on the rooftop, but there are high walls that block nearly all view from your table - its no different, in terms of experience from sitting on the ground. Food was also mediocre. I had the lamb shanks, which were a bit low in quality, with a fruity sauce lacking in complexity. My wife had the blackened chicken, which was dry. Quality definitely not up to the price.
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Mr. Fixit ayala
The loaft Mmmm water down drinks.. well this place has good music upstairs I just went after hours as and danced bought 4 drinks both times margarita and Tokyo tea both water down and with the cheapest alcohol but they where supper expensive for it to be a club 25$$$$$ each time so a total of 50$$$ I will not be going back tnx a lot their is many more options in Downtown San Jose would not recommend.. for drinks ppl where same as any downtown lodged..
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A Private User
An Urban Oasis--Patio w/ garden benches, flowers + a piece of the sky--thats all you need for a bit of tranquility + fantastic food: Pecan Crusted Salmon, w/ honey-dijon glaze (tender flaky flesh, crunchy nutty crust); glass of superb California wine like A by Acacia Pinot Noir: aromas of violets, spice and black cherry w/ hints of vanilla. Piece de resistence: Sabayon infused w/Grand Marnier mixed berries (rasperries, blueberries, strawberries)
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Clint Caywood
This place was great a year or two ago, but the menu has now changed (removing the popcorn chicken, for example) and the food I have had since has been bland. The upstairs loft also seems to always to be reserved, meaning that you cannot really come for its namesake. I used to look forward to coming here, but I think I have just made my last visit.
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Michichael Folfsunè
Would be five stars if the staff was a tad more attentive to customers when they walk in! The food is amazing and drinks prompt and delicious. The bar tender is personable and attentive once we were seated, the atmosphere is well balanced and did I mention the food was amazing? Best blackened chicken Ive had anywhere.
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Conrad Paz
Great small plates. Good place to hang out for beers or cocktails and grazing on small plates. Service is also very good. We sat at the upstairs bar (which has a comfier ambience than downstairs) and the bartender was on top of his service. Nothing unique about the menu, but the food tastes great!
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Libby Chang
There was no wait on a Saturday at 6 pm. The staff was friendly and attentive. Quality of the food wasnt outstanding, but the service more than made up for it. Its a great place to get friends together and share small plates. They turn the restaurant into more of a nightclub after 10:30.
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Dan D
Its difficult to describe my experience as anything more than mediocre. The food was cooked well past what was specified, the fries were similar to what you would find at McDonalds, service was slow/error-prone, and prices were well beyond the quality of what was received.
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Charles Bastian
Nice bar with great drink selections. Cool little patio to hang out on upstairs (when the disgusting people are not smoking up there). If anything, that would be my only complain about this location and the town in general: to many disgusting smokers, poluting the air.
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Edward Taylor
Went there with my wife after work one evening. Nice atmosphere, delicious food. The location is very good. I had no problems with finding a parking space. The music was loud at one point, but still great choice for dinner.
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Marnie Haley
I enjoyed my evening so much while there with friends. The service was outstanding and food was delicious!!! I must say i cannot wait to go back and visit the loft and enjoy myself once again while in town.
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Martin Stein
Its american food. I think they cook well. Today I had the steak salad and they cooked the steak correctly! There are stairs going upstairs and the dining area is a bit strangely laid out because of that.
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Derek Chan
had a Pretty mediocre pasta with lamb and a pretty good whiskey drink. Enormous portions wont leave you hungry. Good for groups because the menu is stocked with crowd pleasers like sliders and calamari.
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A Private User
Julies classes are outstanding. Excellent information, interesting techniques and recipes, and small class size enables students to ask lots of questions and receive specific instruction as needed.
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Timote Tuivaiti
Went here for me and my date. second floor and the roof top decor was very romantic looking, ooh food was awesome too, it just took a little tiny bit long for food to come in but awesome!!
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Vladimir Koylazov
Great food and beer, friendly staff. The interior was interesting - every time we were there, it was like a completely different place depending on where we were seated.
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A Private User
Good place. Great little bar area downstairs, and lots of good seating upstairs. Patio is nice. You should probably like capers if youre going to eat here.
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Kaiya Wells
So I ordered a bunch of old school drinks and they were able to make em! The food there is also pretty good! Totally going back. And you should go there!
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Christian Gonzalez
If I could leave -1 stars I would, my table was taken away half way threw the night...the chair got taken away 1 min after. Also cell reception sucks,
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Katherine Haworth
Went in for afternoon cocktails on a Wednesday, did not disappoint. Good service and a bartender happy to serve based on "I want something like....".
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Diane Hambley
Incredible starter spinach salad was a meal for me. Elegant and relaxing place. Not a price bargain but every bite worth the cost.
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Christine Diamond
I love this place. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Love the exposed brick walls and art, too.
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J. Mucho M. Bueno
My new favorite restaurant in San Jose!!! From the mojitos are on point! The good was delicious!!! I will definitely be back soon.
