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Alter Ego Cocktail Club, San Jose, CA

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.7
4.7
74 Reviews
$50 and over
Lounge

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A dimly lit mysterious cocktail lounge tucked behind the curtain of the vinyl bar, Still O.G., boasting a diverse array of delicious and methodically prepared small plates in addition to wildly imaginative and carefully crafted cocktails.

Small plate offerings include dishes such as steak tartare with puffed rice served in a perilla leaf, Spanish octopus al pastor that is confit then fried and served alongside caramelized pineapple puree and pineapple salsa, and the namesake Alter Ego egg.

The diverse cocktail menu features 16 signature cocktails such as the Kyushu Coffee, a blend of Shochu, black coffee and kuromitsu topped with a black sesame foam or the Buster and Babs; a Rum and Brandy based milk punch inspired by the flavors of carrot cake served in a decanter with glassware for 2.

A seated experience with tableside service in an intimate space, reservations and walk-ins both accepted, although reservations are highly recommended.

ID required (21+ & up only)

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto Mendoza

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Romantic

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Romantic

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter Ego Cocktail Club in San Jose is a "neighborhood gem" renowned for its "creative cocktails" and "amazing service." The upscale ambiance is perfect for dates or intimate gatherings. Patrons rave about its "gourmet" food and "unique" menu offerings. While some note noise levels and service hiccups, the overall experience remains "outstanding" and "worth checking out."
74 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for my birthday with my best friend and the place really was a vibe. I love the esthetic of the place with dimmed lights. The food was delicious to snack on. You have to try the Annabelle Lee cocktail. The presentation was spot on and the drink itself *chef’s kiss*. I will definitely be coming back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartenders and hostess were very accommodating and nice. They waited for me to show up for the reservation and remembered me from a couple days before. Great music too!

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  3. Giana

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I was really looking forward to having a high end place in San Jose but sadly I was disappointed. The room could have been darker to give more to ambiance. Service needed some help, we had to flag people down serval times to order more drinks and food. Food was fantastically presented but was solidly good. Lots of potential but not hitting the marks currently.

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  4. Juan Carlos

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily best cocktail club/lounge in Down town San Jose!

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  5. Shlomi VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails menu. Vegas experience in San Jose

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  6. Paul John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a beautifully sectioned off area with a chill ambiance of music. i also loved the food, which was absolutely amazing. Had the octopus, which had a vibrant taste and char, and the scallops, which also was paired well with the squash.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager is very professional and polite. Our bartender and Ray are very friendly. We had a great time celebrating our NYE here.

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  8. Maria

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for drinks! I would have rated it higher but the food portions were really small. The seasoning and taste of the cuisine was great but portions was very small. For example we paid $38 for the steak and we recieved 4 pieces!

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  9. Kathleen

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accommodating in allowing two of our separate reservations to sit together (although we would’ve been fine if we couldn’t). We really appreciated they were able to make that happen so we could enjoy our time as a group. Drinks, as always, were unique and high quality. We tried some of the holiday drinks; they were good, as well. Food is still overpriced and fine. Service overall was good, and we had a good experience!

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  10. Chi

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Whoever was in the front told us to get in line and we waited 20' in line with the walkins despite having a reservation, then when we get to the front of the line they led us to the host? We couldn't do that first...? Interesting business operation.

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Alter Ego Cocktail Club is rated 4.7 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto Mendoza
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