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Village California Bistro & Wine Bar

(Now Closed)

Wine Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

San Jose

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Aradhana PanickerSeptember 4, 2013
Love the outdoor covered seating off to the side of the restaurant. Service is always sharp. Their phyllo dough covered Brie w/ caramelized peaches is beyond! Their focus is local, organic, seasonal.
Denise RenàeMarch 18, 2015
Foie Gras was to die for, loved the apple salad paired with it, complimented each other in a five star way. Filet Mignon extremely disappointing. As was the German chocolate cake. Hit and Miss.
Ashley MorrisOctober 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
It's a little pricey, but the atmosphere (outside) is great and it's right in the middle of Santana Row, which is great if you love people watching. Good cheese plates too!
tina lightJune 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
the food is unbelievable, make sure you try all the ingredients in one bite!! for extra fun, pick a good wine to go with it.... if you're not sure, ask the sommelier :)
Andrea LeeSeptember 11, 2011
Great happy hour menu between 3 and 6. Also, their burger, though not on the happy hour menu, is REALLY good. They also offer a three course menu, which is a very good deal. Make sure you are hungry!
Vladyslav ZakharchenkoSeptember 7, 2017
Great place for a brunch during your weekend. Order some oysters and finish with a light desert.
Robin WhyteApril 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Those items on the menu labelled 'Brunch'? Yeah, they won't serve those until lunchtime - which is annoying. And most of the breakfast options are huge so take a friend and share.
Nicolr PatiglerJanuary 5, 2015
Great place to have brunch on the weekend and holidays. But make a reservation or you'll be sitting outside!
X-tina 🦄March 28, 2018
Sweet Potato GnocchiSunchoke was the soup of the dayMargarita. All really tasty. Even the table bread was yummers
MelihaMay 20, 2011
Love the meals made with fresh produce/vegetables! The menu changes every season. Try the sweet lettuce salad (with goat cheese)...it's amazing!
Kristin GalvinMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Happy hour at the bar. Javier is amazing. Build your own bloody mary's on the weekend. Kick ass.
Jessica ChoateOctober 4, 2013
The Blonde and Stormy is refreshing and excellent cocktail!
K LaAugust 14, 2016
The wine list is off the hook!
Jason NassiMay 16, 2011
Nice brunch place, loved the BLT + E croissant sandwich. Definitely need to go back to try more of the brunch menu! Read more
Jeff Allan BJuly 23, 2013
Amazing banana pecan bread pudding!
Brendten EickstaedtAugust 5, 2011
The Cubano pork was fantastic. I'll be eating here again next time I'm in the Valley.
Karla RolandJune 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Today, custom scramble. Asparagus, chicken apple sausage, tomato & monterrey jack cheese.
Greg LoweMay 5, 2017
Been here 100+ times
hamburger, baked brie, wine list
MichelleMarch 3, 2012
Great service and wonderful ambiance. Food is delicious and portion size is satisfying.
Amy BJuly 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Salads & sweets are the best options.
Brad MurrellAugust 1, 2013
Get the Forbidden Curry. Amazing... If you like curry that is
Minion RepublicDecember 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try their holiday drinks, Pumpkin-Tini is amazing
Kimberly GrahamMarch 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the Prix Fix. Dinner or lunch, it's awesome!
Maddie MaeFebruary 24, 2012
Order the Village bruschetta with squash, goat cheese, and pomegranate. Delish!
Janet HApril 15, 2012
Ask for salami/meat when you order the cheese platter. It doesn't come with any unless requested.
Mahdi pNovember 22, 2014
Great brunch
Carolyn KaoNovember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the brie and pair it with the complimentary sourdough. Delicious!
Elena KaretsMay 14, 2016
The food is good. Very poor customer service. We reserved a table 2 weeks ago but it was given to somebody else.No apologies. We asked for a heater lamp They all were broken. Never will come back
Angela PardoOctober 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The eggs Benedict are pretty damn good...
Natasha TMay 29, 2013
Very limited menu from 3PM to 5. Apparently the Thai curry is really good..but it is a brunch menu item?!
Dolce DivaMay 19, 2014
VERY slow service, bad food.Got the super spicy mussels (menu did not mention that), served without a fork. Corn bisque soup was not good. Village Burger was tasteless, on a generic store bought bun.
Debbie AnguloDecember 1, 2011
Sexy Beast cab. & the cheese is delish. Tell Brent I Sent you !
Loren LFebruary 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the eggs brushetta with spinach in place of the meat
Penguina IcelandAugust 23, 2014
Peach Baked Brie
Karla RolandJune 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Yummo for french toast
Natalina GonzalezFebruary 15, 2012
Great burger! Wonderful atmosphere.
Tyler BellOctober 22, 2011
'Divorced eggs' is probably the best breakfast I've had in years.
Lexi LovedayApril 5, 2011
Great wine selection, unfortunately the [table] service leaves much to be desired in terms of promptness...or any real sense of urgency.
Joris EversApril 9, 2010
The bread pudding for desert is awesome! Also, try some of the late harvest zinfandels.
Rohan SehgalApril 18, 2015
Bloody Mary is pretty good. Food is OK.
Maithreyi RamanJuly 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Enjoying a reisling is my favorite thing to do on a hot summer day.
#minirubeApril 6, 2013
Two words: Bloody Mary
Greg MacDonaldOctober 3, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the vodka infusions
KaeinuxOctober 29, 2011
Recommended menu: Ceviche & steam mussel
Karla RolandMarch 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Trout yummy!
Alexandra MOctober 2, 2010
Get the peanut butter chocolate cake! It is devine!
KristenAugust 21, 2010
This place is reasonable, but can be inconsistent. They do have Chimay on tap, which gets a thumbs up from me.
Karla RolandMarch 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Trout yummy
Jennifer Vigil ChiavettaDecember 18, 2011
Great mulled wine.
J LickJuly 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Mr Bubbles was a fail!

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