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The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA
The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA
The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA
The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA
The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA

The Farmers Union

4.6 (1786)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
151 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
The Farmers Union is a gastropub located in the heart of downtown San Jose. We boast a 60 tap draft system that features many craft beers, wine on tap, as well as cocktails and cider. Our food menu has a large assortment of seasonal items with many of them prepared from scratch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Farmers Union in Downtown San Jose is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions, corporate and convention groups and pre or post SAP Center event gatherings. We offer a variety of private and semi-private event spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Chrissy Mrowczynski: (408) 277-0545
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    San Pedro St.
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking available as well as a parking garage located across the street on San Pedro St. We will offer validation.
  • Public transit
    Second Street Light Rail
  • Entertainment
    We feature over 20 televisions for your sports viewing pleasure, highlighted by our 200" High Definition projector.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,786 people are saying

The Farmers Union 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Farmers Union is celebrated for its "amazing brisket" and "excellent staff." Guests appreciate the "fun atmosphere" and "great service," making it a top choice for gatherings. The menu offers "great food choices," including vegetarian options, with standout dishes like the ahi tuna starter and fried chicken. Perfect for pre-event dining.
1,786 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A mediocre meal for all of us. Had 4 different dishes and none were bad but also not good enough that I would return. The flat iron steak was over cooked. The Taco Tuesday specials were not special. The salmon was the best meal but the tomato puree it was served with really detracted from the salmon. The best thing were the wings and those I would go back for. the $18 old fashioned was a little sweet but not worth the price.

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  2. Jeremy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The brisket is amazing. I've had most of the BBQ in the area and this is the best brisket. That said, it's not a BBQ place, so there are only ribs and a few other smoked items on the menu. The barrel aged old fashioned was also on point.

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  3. Jori VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent staff and in the booth, low noise level. Perfect evening!

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  4. Alison VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud, energetic place with many people. Meals were good, especially the brisket, except the carne asada special - meat was overdone and tough.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Francisco44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved this restaurant and will be back. The appetizers are large, so much so we couldn’t eat any more. Good service and decor.

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  6. Steven VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome service very good food, so good we took the whole family back a week later!

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  7. Tatiane

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always good. My go to spot when I’m in STSJ. I love their mushroom cigars and the French dip sandwich.

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  8. Denise VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fun atmosphere, good food, perfect spot for a bite before a sharks game or downtown event

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  9. Lisa

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, as always!! Nice place to grab a bite with friends. They make great mock tails. They have vegan options on the menu.

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  10. Amy VIP

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service. We always enjoy eating at the Farmers Union.

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FAQs

The Farmers Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 277-0545.

The Farmers Union is rated 4.6 stars by 1786 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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151 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Pedro St.
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking available as well as a parking garage located across the street on San Pedro St. We will offer validation.
  • Public transit
    Second Street Light Rail
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature over 20 televisions for your sports viewing pleasure, highlighted by our 200" High Definition projector.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Farmers Union in Downtown San Jose is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions, corporate and convention groups and pre or post SAP Center event gatherings. We offer a variety of private and semi-private event spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Chrissy Mrowczynski: (408) 277-0545
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