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Alter Ego Cocktail Club, San Jose, CA

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.7 (79)
$50 and over
Lounge
66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto Mendoza
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

What 79 people are saying

Alter Ego Cocktail Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Hot spot

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter Ego Cocktail Club offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing cocktails" and a "chill ambiance of music." Known for its creative drinks and "great esthetic," it's a "favorite spot" for many, though some critiques note service inconsistencies and small portions. Ideal for dates with its "nicely presented" drinks and intimate vibe.
79 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great craft cocktails and very nice ambience! Food is relatively pricey, but great selection overall.

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  2. SS22 VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was the only drawback. Food order not put in, not checked on regularly, long wait times on drinks

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  3. Kaylee

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Over-hyped and underwhelming for us. Didn’t like the limited amount of guests per party (capped at 6), and not even allow wiggle room for 1 more (it is not like we will take over another table). Foods option are limited and meh quality. Bread was dry and hard. Octopus was decent but nothing out of this world. Drinks are creative and nicely presented BUT they are way too sweet. I don’t think it is worth returning. You get more value going elsewhere and have more fun with better vibe. This place might be good for dates since it is dark and not too loud (can talk)

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  4. Kris

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots! Cocktails are amazing and the staff is great! Definitely will be back

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Alter Ego Cocktail Club is rated 4.7 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Alter Ego Cocktail Club

66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roberto Mendoza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine
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