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This is more of a unique dining experience than a typical restaurant, so you may be very unpleasantly surprised if a typical experience was your goal. However, as long as you know what to expect, Orchestria Palm Court is wonderful.\n\nAs others have mentioned, you order and pay at a counter in the back here, but your food and drinks are delivered to your table. Our party of 3 were seated at what seemed to be the worst table in the house right up against that order counter with everyone lining up beside our table -- but we still had a good time and were not really bothered by it. Something I'm keeping in mind though for next time is that only items ordered together will come out together. My husband and I were meeting a friend to have dinner before a play and we ordered before our friend arrived. This turned out to be a mistake as our food arrived far in advance. But, that food was excellent! I had the Sea Bass which I would highly recommend. In fact, I can't stop thinking about it, and would be giving this restaurant a 5 if not for the little oddities which I find charming but not always desirable. Truth be told, I'd prefer traditional table service, but what they're doing keeps costs down and provides such a unique experience. Tips are included in the bill so there are no surprises. And the player pianos and turn-of-the-century decor are such fun! 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Our player pianos make us unique! But our food makes us special. We feature rich European-influenced American dishes using things like: - Eggs from vegetarian-fed free-range chickens, high in healthy Omega 3 fatty acids - White whole wheat flour, a variety naturally high in fiber yet light enough for pastry - Vegetables from local farms that are certified organic growers - Butter, milk, and ice cream from grass-fed cattle, another Omega 3 source.
Our food is not low-fat or low-calorie, but its ingredients are healthful. The meal will leave you feeling reinvigorated, not weighed down!
Street parking is available on William St. and alongside the park on Market St.
Public transit
The restaurant location is three blocks south of the Paseo light rail stop. Bus stops are location on 1st and 2nd streets.
Entertainment
The Orchestria Palm Court restaurant features music from a century ago, as originally heard in a bar/restaurant - on nickelodeon player pianos. You'll find it to be a unique and charming dining environment. Don't forget to check out the self-playing violin, masterful engineering from 1912 that still plays beautifully!
our signature version of the Italian favorite, wild-caught Gulf shrimp with tomatoes, artichokes, capers, olives, roasted potatoes, anchovies (omitted upon request)
Chicken Breast Saltimbocca$24.00
sage-rubbed and pan-roasted, hormone-free, bone-in breast, with provolone and crispy prosciutto chip, on polenta, with roasted broccolini, in a Marsala wine reduction
Butternut-Marsala Pasta$19.20
white wheat pasta with butternut squash, mushrooms, vegetables in sage Marsala cream sauce
our wild-caught Gulf shrimp on pasta with butter-garlic sauce, kale, sun-dried tomatoes
Pesto Gnocchi$19.20
potato pasta with pesto (contains cashew and pine nuts) and butter sauce, served with vegetable and fresh Parmesan cheese
Pasta (Kids)$9.60
plain pasta in butter, olive oil, pesto, or marinara, served with fresh Parmesan cheese
With Chicken$17.60
Ice Cream, House-Made Desserts
Profiterole
white whole wheat cream puff, organic grass-fed whipped cream
Creme Brulee
Traditional Banana Split
Ice Cream
Drinks From Our Antique Fountain
Poppy Dew$5.60
a complex tart/sweet lime/pineapple/raspberry drink you'll find only here; non-dairy
Raspberry Ambrosia$4.80
frothy and light, the most refreshing cream drink you'll ever try
Apricot Ambrosia$4.80
Peach-apricot Lactart with organic cream, almond
Cherry Sour$4.00
with fresh-squeezed lime
Chocolate Phosphate$4.80
regular or New York style "Egg Cream"
Kauai Cream$4.80
pineapple, vanilla, organic cream
Huckleberry Fizz$4.80
phosphate soda topped with strawberry ice cream
Pink Lady$4.00
Pomegranate phosphate, fresh-squeezed lemon
Briar and Rose$4.80
blackberry phosphate soda, rose essence, vanilla ice cream
Black Forest Phosphate$5.60
chocolate-cherry soda w/organic whipped cream
Root Beer Float$4.00
Organic Malted Milk Shake$7.20
Bicerin$6.40
northern Italian layered hot chocolate, espresso, organic cream
Espresso and Cappuccino Drinks
Coffee and Tea
including the Authentic East Friesian Tea Service
Assorted Wines and Beers
Kirigin Cellars Sauvignon Blanc$8.80
Gl$8.80
Btl$26.40
Chardonnay$9.60
Gl$9.60
Btl$28.80
Pinot Grigio$28.00
Btl$28.00
House Red (Paso Robles)$9.60
Gl$9.60
Btl$28.80
Kirigin Cellars Petit Syrah$28.00
Btl$28.00
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon$36.00
Btl$36.00
Truth and Valor Zinfandel$36.00
Btl$36.00
Main & Geary Pinot Noir$36.00
Btl$36.00
Chateauneuf-du-Pape (France)$72.00
Btl$72.00
Barbaresco (Italy)$64.00
Btl$64.00
Sparkling Wine$9.60
Gl$9.60
Btl$49.60
All 12 oz Beers and Ciders$4.80
Btl$4.80
Large Specialty Beers$9.60
Btl$9.60
What 467 people are saying
Orchestria Palm Court reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.5Service
5Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
San Francisco Bay Area
Best Ambiance
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Ambiance
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Good for special occasions
467 Reviews
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Stephen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a unique, incredibly quirky restaurant. The food is good. The service is good. (You order at the bar and they bring it out in a timely fashion.) But the real key is the player pianos and other mechanical, self-playing instruments. The place is kind of a museum of 1920s punched-paper technology. Every once in a while, the instrument beside you will start to play, and you won't be able to talk for a while. If this sounds fun for you (it was for us!) then this is your place.
As for the food, I had the sea bass, which was amazing. My wife had the beef bourguignon, which she really liked. There are vegetarian options, but they're in a cream sauce so not vegan. We split an order of profiteroles, which were also very good. The wine list was fine. Corkage is $20, from what I read.
Basically, I've never been to a restaurant like this, and I'm not sure there ARE other restaurants like this. If this sounds remotely interesting, try it out!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It is such a fun place
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Cindy VIP
San Francisco46 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Simply love this place. It's fanciful, vintage 1920s decor, and wonderful ambience. Only open on the weekend evenings and I always take my in town guests to eat here!
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Sheri VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
When it comes to reviewing Orchestria Palm Court, I think it's important to first decide what kind of experience you're after. This is more of a unique dining experience than a typical restaurant, so you may be very unpleasantly surprised if a typical experience was your goal. However, as long as you know what to expect, Orchestria Palm Court is wonderful.
As others have mentioned, you order and pay at a counter in the back here, but your food and drinks are delivered to your table. Our party of 3 were seated at what seemed to be the worst table in the house right up against that order counter with everyone lining up beside our table -- but we still had a good time and were not really bothered by it. Something I'm keeping in mind though for next time is that only items ordered together will come out together. My husband and I were meeting a friend to have dinner before a play and we ordered before our friend arrived. This turned out to be a mistake as our food arrived far in advance. But, that food was excellent! I had the Sea Bass which I would highly recommend. In fact, I can't stop thinking about it, and would be giving this restaurant a 5 if not for the little oddities which I find charming but not always desirable. Truth be told, I'd prefer traditional table service, but what they're doing keeps costs down and provides such a unique experience. Tips are included in the bill so there are no surprises. And the player pianos and turn-of-the-century decor are such fun! One of these days, we'll need to return and check out their incredible soda fountain.
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Michael
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
A unique San Jose gem. It’s located in what was previously a car repair shop. Inside you’ll find an eclectic collection of player pianos and jukeboxes which randomly play. You order at the counter. Menu is Italian and European influenced. We sampled gnocchi and scampi, both prepared with a light hand, cooked perfectly. The gnocchi was delicious. Tried the shrimp puttanesca that had a fresh tomato sauce with shrimp, olives, potatoes and artichokes. Their house petit sirah accompanied nicely. The atmosphere here is casual and fun. They have a soda fountain with milkshakes and other fountain favorites. They’re only open on Friday and Saturday. So make your reservations for some tasty food in a fun ambiance.
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Wendy
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Orchestria Palm Court is a hidden gem in San Jose. The food and service are outstanding. It's a treat to hear the beautiful melodies from antique music boxes and self-playing pianos.
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eater123 VIP
Greater Boston17 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 3
Interesting ambience but the fact that Inhave to stand in line to order my food for such a privy restaurant was ridiculous. The food was so so
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Huili
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Chefs are passionate about making foods, you can just tell
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Mark VIP
San Francisco198 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
I always love visiting Orchestria Palm Court! The music machines are truly amazing and are in such great condition for 100-year-old devices. The food is very good, and the staff is always warm and friendly.
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Bemo VIP
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fun and eclectic venue, great food and service. Liked the old time vibe and music from 100 years ago. A unique and special place.
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FAQs
Orchestria Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Street parking is available on William St. and alongside the park on Market St.
Public transit
The restaurant location is three blocks south of the Paseo light rail stop. Bus stops are location on 1st and 2nd streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Moris
Entertainment
The Orchestria Palm Court restaurant features music from a century ago, as originally heard in a bar/restaurant - on nickelodeon player pianos. You'll find it to be a unique and charming dining environment. Don't forget to check out the self-playing violin, masterful engineering from 1912 that still plays beautifully!