Jesse M

Absolutely fantastic, the food caught us off guard on how good it was for a place that appeared to be more cocktail focused. This pot pie hot pocket will change your life...

mars gemini

2025.12.11, Thursday at 5:45PM Quite empty when its first opened at 530PM. Then the crowd comes 😅 ordered: Dancing Sugarplums-$17.95, Chips & Dip-$14.00, Christmapolitan-$17.95, tipped 20%, out the door total was $66. If you like sweeter cocktails, these are excellent recommendations! My only complaint was the size of the drink. It was like 8oz…? LOL for $18?!?! Service is always amazing so I appreciate that! Drinks are not as strong as haberdasher which I prefer! Great Christmas environment, I wished I visited during Halloween too! Next year :) 2025.06.05, Thursday at 6PM. Nearly empty which is nice. Ordered bean sprouts taco and truffle fries and one cocktail for total of $52. Had a quick conversation with the bartender about Thailand. They have a guide menu so you have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into.

Wesley Soriano

Always great vibe, especially around christmas time. Drinks are different, and there's something for everyone. Pricey, but i think the quality matches the price for an occasional boozey treat. A good stop you won't regret, if you're nearby.

Paul Rosenthal

Super delicious prime rib dinner. Loved the shiso perfect drink. Staff is fun and helpful.

Heidi Blanco

Trying this place for the first time, it's great. It has a small menu so not too intimidating. Happy hour is from 5-7pm. The koji wings were good but not what I expected. I thought they would have sauce. They actually are fried but oh so good. The cheeseburger was delish! I got it with regular fries. The most amazing thing was the brussel sprout tacos. OMG! Very delicious, had to order a second batch. You get two for a serving. The atmosphere is very casual yet upbeat. The alcoholic drinks are great. The "Don't tell Mom" is a great drink. Also, "Summer '93". It's a different drink but has vanilla ice cream. Music is not too loud but enough to vibe off to.

Tri Dinh

Paper Plane is an amazing spot for a late-night hangout in downtown San Jose! If you’re looking for great drinks, good food, and a lively atmosphere, this place checks all the boxes. I recently stopped by with friends, and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The cocktails here are next-level—creative, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. The bartenders clearly know their craft, and the menu offers a wide variety of options, from classics with a twist to fun, unique concoctions you won’t find anywhere else. The food was equally impressive—perfect for sharing and exactly what you want when you’re out for a night of good drinks and conversations. Service was another highlight. Despite how busy it was, the staff was quick, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. It made the whole experience even better. The vibe at Paper Plane is perfect for both small groups and larger gatherings. It’s lively without being overwhelming, and the seating setup makes it easy to relax and enjoy the night. Whether you’re a local or just visiting San Jose, I highly recommend Paper Plane for a fun night out with friends, great drinks, and good vibes!

Eduardo Cruz

Great place to chill if you're in the area! They have this menu with a cross-section of different flavor profiles to try 😋 even so the bartenders were fantastic and recommend me some great drinks outside the menu! Great music and awesome staff!

Ashutosh Ramaswamy

Excellent bar in Sanjose. I loved the cocktail selections and names on the menu card. The 4 quadrant graph for cocktail selection was fun and quirky.

+3

Nicole Kim

Solid cocktail bar! Went on a Wednesday night so it was a bit empty but crowded at the bar. Had several cocktails there and all tasted great. Tried one of their special cocktails (had gochujang in it) which I wasn’t a huge fan of but the old fashioned was tasty. The bartender was super friendly and made sure everyone had a drink.

+4

Shruti Daga

Finally visited this place and was not disappointed. The cocktails and the finger food were great! They have a limited menu and limited veg options but whatever options were there were great. One has to order at the bar and it's mostly self serve except food. The place can get pretty crowded during weekends. We ordered almost everything from the food menu and really liked the shrimp tacos / al pastor baos/ mushroom empanadas.

+1

Lizandra Santos (Luna)

Good food and good drinks, solid spot for a hang out or for a date. Loved my drink, #16 on the menu (forgot the name 😆). Fries were delicious but the real star are the wings. You can't go wrong with guac.

William To

Been here plenty of times for just cocktails but saw an ad on IG that they have a Prime Rib dinner special on Tuesdays. Usually I’m wary of these random food specials but the wife and I decided to just give it a shot. Pretty solid prime rib with au jus and horseradish, mashed potatoes, and corn. You do have to buy a drink with the meal but that’s not an issue being that you’re at a craft bar, so there’s great options. We’ll be back.

+2

Rashmi J

Went to paper plane on a Tuesday evening and found a table instantly. It was pretty full already but I can image it would get more even more crowded during the weekends. They do not accept reservations (unless you have a party greater than 12). Cocktails were incredible. They had a cute little chart that described the experience for each cocktail. Food was pretty good too and came out quick. We got the truffle fries, Brussel sprout tacos, koji wings and chicken lettuce wraps. Will definitely be returning when we’re in San Jose next.

+1

I came here for their prime rib dinner on tuesdays, and it did not disappoint. I thought this was just a bar, but honestly such a good place to eat as well. the service was amazing and everyone was…

I came here for their prime rib dinner on tuesdays, and it did not disappoint. I thought this was just a bar, but honestly such a good place to eat as well. the service was amazing and everyone w…

Looked up a bar on a business trip. End up at Paper Plan. Most happening bar in the area. Great selection of liquor. Probably best in town. Anna the bartender was the best! Super friendly and knowl…

This is an excellent place for a late-night hangout with friends. The drinks and food are good, and the service is quick.

Went here for a spontaneous happy hour on a Friday. There was an ID check fyi even though it was only 5pm. Got the apps: Koji wings (5/5), which were awesome I love the numbing salt on them and the…

Stoped by on a Tuesday night for the prime rib deal for $19.99. We usually come here for the drinks but the food was surprisingly pretty delicious. When you enter, you pay for your order at the b…

A nice little spot in downtown San Jose. We had a few starters, pizzas and drinks. The best and most impressive was the pizzas. We ordered the five-spice duck pizza and the pork banh mi one, which were very creative and of great fusion taste. Beers and cocktails were also good while the cocktails were a little bit overpriced in general. Overall a good experience!

I really wanted to come here for the Banh Mi pizza and it was good timing as there was a game on so the BF got to watch the game. Me – Food, Him – Game = win-win. We got the pizza and it was pretty good. The flavors were good and I liked how it was more like a flatbread. We also go the kimcheese fries which were good as well. With those two items, we were pretty satisfied. Since we stayed long to watch the game, we ordered a couple of drinks to justify taking up our seats for so long. We got the mugi mule and the lychee martini, which were pretty good, but definitely pricey for what it was. I don’t know if it was just that day, but there was only one girl serving the whole place, until a second one came to help her out at least an hour later. Because of that, the service was kind of slow, but she was a really good waitress. Overall, they have good Asian Fusion bar food and drinks and a chill place to watch a game. Make a reservation though as they don’t have a lot of seating.

Drinks were pretty good. Chicken wings and fries have great flavor. Highly recommend. Wish the happy hour was a bit more extensive. Only a few signature drinks and starters are included on happy hour prices.

Very attentive hostess, nice interior, music at a reasonable volume, not too crowded or empty. Hostess Lena kept coming back just in time to refill our glasses from the bottle of soju being shared at my table. (The mere fact that Nomikai carries soju is a point in its favor.) These are the good things! The not so good: they were out of the soju we wanted (there were only two varieties available). They were out of the duck far popcorn. And the "seven spice nori fries" were dry, kinda stale, and generally boring. (McDonald's fries are way better and far cheaper!) So... skip the fries... and don't count on anything you order actually being available! That said, the spam musubi was delicious, and Lena is definitely a credit to the establishment. I would probably go again... but it's not my new go-to spot ;)

Interesting Asian fusion place with food and drinks. Place really tries to be hip and clubby while the food is above average. Proposes interesting dishes like kimchi pizza and ends up perfecting nothing.

The best chicken wings I've EVER had!

Came here to visit my cousin. We came for drinks. Even though we just finished dinner, we still ordered the chicken wings. So glad I did!!! They were so good! The chicken wings were still crispy and they weren't overly dressed with the sauce. Still juicy and had a nice kick. Perfect! Service was great and the waitress that helped us was so nice (and pretty). I had the tom ka, the mule, and a couple of shots. Standard prices for drinks. Will definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu.

Priscilla Personified

After an exciting win by the 49ers it was time to have one last meal before we hit the road from San jose. This restaurant came highly recommended as a family member of mine said she really loved their tacos. I enjoyed the ease of the menu as you pick your items told the bartender and paid in advance I ordered the vegan tacos along with the truffled fries. My friend ordered a bacon hamburger. I enjoyed that the food did not take much time to come out and the Truffle fries had great flavor I really enjoyed the tacos as you couldn't tell there wasn't meat in them. The brussel sprouts along with their sauce and pickled onions gave these tacos a really good flavor profile. Overall I definitely would try them again. I wasn't able to try a drink at the bar because I was the designated driver for the night however I'd love to try their Bar menu as they had some unique drinks that should be explored.

+1

Paul B

Came here before dinner and found this place to have a laid back, friendly vibe. The cocktails were delicious, but there was no room to swap out a gin or tequila for a vodka. Seems like the cocktails on the menu are premixed. The deviled eggs were delicious. My only complaint was that the bartenders were not interested in creating a custom cocktail based on drinks a person likes. I’ve experienced this at other cocktail bars, but this place didn’t offer that up for some reason? They were not even that busy, because we went when it opened on a Tuesday night.

+2

Andrew Faherty

I was in town last month over the long weekend and since things were quiet downtown I wasn't sure what to expect. Anyway, I was looking for a cocktail after dinner and found this place. It's bright and open, not a dark and fancy place but the drinks were excellent. Miguel was very helpful and friendly, and helped with suggestions on what to try next. I had already eaten, so didn't try the food but lots of folks seemed to be eating as well. It's convenient if you're staying downtown, and I'd go back.

Lon.food.travel

This was our last stop of bar hopping on a Thursday night. We had some food truck tacos before coming here and we were ready for drinks. Really liked the wall of alcohol. My friend and I started off with a cocktail each. Since we were at Paper Plane, I really wanted it so I got a Paper Plane and my friend had a Rajon Rondo. I liked the Paper Plane. We then saw several interesting Laphroaig bottles so we switched to a little Scotch tasting. After we selected 5 bottles to look at, our bartender brought them down from the wall and we examined them further. We selected 3 Laphroaig Cairdeas (different years) for tasting. They were fabulous. We went back to cocktails before we ended the night. I chose a Coco Suave and my friend got the Smuggler’s Haunt. I can’t remember the flavor, but I’m sure it was tasty. Yea, I’d definitely go back there. This was my favorite bar that night in San Jose.

+4

Ally L

I came here multiple times and the experiences were pretty good. There are table tops, booths, an alcove, long communal tables so great for happy hour but! the food isn't great and rather expensive so I recommend you stick to the cocktails. The drinks are okay. There are some creative ones but they don't taste that cohesive. For example, I had a Thai tea cocktail with coconut cream and it tasted super sour like milk gone wrong. There is a bouncer at the front who checks ID rather than having you show ID to the bartender so that is efficient of them. There is sometimes a line on busy nights.

+8

Evgeny

Huge bar space with excellent cocktails and good food. There’s a big choice of whiskies, gins and other liquors. The burger was just alright. Not very delicious, but at least enough to keep me from starving. Cocktails are quite simple, but some of them have interesting taste.

+12

This place is mid, and I wouldn't recommend it unless it's during the holidays. \n\nDuring the holidays its beautifully decorated and lively. \n\nI recently went for an event and the staff member at …

One of my favorite whiskey bars. Like all other bars in down town San Jose, this place gets really packed on the weekends. I have gone earlier around 6pm and usually it isn't too bad. Food and drinks…

The drinks are delicious. Atmosphere is out of this world wonderful and magical merriment. I could tell they had a lot of inexperienced bartenders on staff this Christmas. I think they should have …

The drinks are delicious. atmosphere is out of this world wonderful and magical merriment. I could tell they had a lot of inexperienced bartenders on staff this Christmas. I think they should have …

The drinks are delicious. Atmosphere is out of this world wonderful and magical merriment. I could tell they had a lot of inexperienced bartenders on staff this Christmas. I think they should have …

Always a good time especially during the holidays! We came on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. We got the Koala la la la, the NA mouse, and truffle fries. Good drinks and the fries were…

Sister bar to Miniboss. This one is more just a cool place to hang out. They serve a small variety of food. The truffle fries were amazing. It was also part of the Miracle take over. Christmas de…

Sister bar to Miniboss. This one is more just a cool place to hang out. They serve a small variety of food. The truffle fries were amazing. It was also part of the Miracle take over. Christmas deco…

Overall: B // 4 stars\n\nLively bar with lots of seating and ambience for happy hour or after work discussion, which I could definitely see the appeal, but is not of personal taste. Nevertheless, I…

Overall: B // 4 stars\n\nLively bar with lots of seating and ambience for happy hour or after work discussion, which I could definitely see the appeal, but is not of personal taste. Nevertheless, I…

Over priced drinks . They don't let you make substitutions on their drinks on the menu. The ambiance is cool though.

A good friend of mine had been wanting to go here for a prime rib Tuesday. I read that the portion wasn't big but for the price I expect it to be that way. prime rib was good. sides were grea…

We have not been impressed with the drinks at paper plane or mini boss lately.. we got gleaming the cubes and it was not good. We're also starting to see better happy hours elsewhere in the area bu…

Holiday Review- Miracle on 1st, every year end of Nov-January 2nd\n\nPros: Food is very good: regular fries or truffle fries 5/5 highly recommend. And they have some delicious house made ranch wi…

This place is hit or miss. I've come on the good days and the bad days. The food is good, I liked korean Fried Wings and the Miso Mac. The club only has one bathroom for both genders, so expect to be waiting in line for a long time. The drinks are inconsistent, but I always go for the saki bombs.

Great location in downtown San Jose. But when we went on a Saturday night, how come the place was empty? The food was just okay. The service was good. A lot of the things on the menu was fried. We initially went for a Japanese whiskey flight tasting and stayed for the food. The whiskey tasting was fine.

The wall of alcohol behind the bar is beautiful, classy, atmospheric. But the rest of the space feels more like a weird sports bar (starting with the bouncers)--a little too lit up, a little too loud…

Covid cop at the door checking your vaccination card. We watched him turn away several groups. Ridiculous in my opinion. It’s been proven that vaccinated individuals can carry and spread Covid but …

Drink volumes are pretty inconsistent. In my picture, the drink on the left is served after, and untouched. The drink on the right is the same and had already been drank, yet still has more than the new drink.

This place was super unpleasant & unprofessional. My friends' & I were waiting in line forever to get in last Saturday night while we noticed they were letting certain ppl in without a wait. We totally felt discriminated against. The guys at the door seemed rude & unfriendly. Finally we were seated outside but told we had to buy drinks. Well duh why else would we be there? We were looking for a good time. This place wasn't it! If you're not what they like or you don't fit their criteria, you should just pass this place up.