Market Bar — Restaurant in San Jose

We came from out of town just to visit this market. (An hour and a half, drive time) Read a few reviews on the restaurants, but not too much said about the whole market itself. So, I wanted to review the market as a whole. I'll try, I mean. Arrived 10 minutes before doors were opened. Seems like a good neighborhood/area of San Jose. Plenty of parking when we arrived at 10:45am. *Free parking for the first 90 minutes, large parking garage, we ended up paying $3 for the extra 30-40 minutes afterward. We walked halfway around the block, and everything outside was kept clean and pleasing to the eyes. There was a coffee shop already open and taking customers, especially love the outdoor seating. Saw a few dogs on leashes. Their main website says dogs allowed, they just need to be well-behaved. *Two main food courts. Both courts have their own ambiance. One seems more dimmed and busier while the other was more open (bigger as well) stalls spaced more apart. Surprisingly, both courts had bars. One had a full service bar while the other mainly focused on craft beers, micro brew & IPA's on tap. This bar had canned beers too if there wasn't anything on tap you didn't like. There is plenty of outside seating area from four tops to benches to seating for 6-8 people. Tables and booths inside market area too. *Bathrooms- 4 of them situated around the market. And each had 3-6 stalls per bathroom. *Security was present. They seemed vigilant and were always walking around. *18-20 stalls of food, drinks, and snack stands to pick from. Asian, Mexican, pizzeria, American food to coffee, tea and boba drinks...

I would like to point out that I used to think this place was great until their business took advantage of me. Please check the service section for more information.

Food: There is abundance of food selection to choose from. Just be aware that they do not stay open late. Order your food before it gets late. Most of the food selection are great. Haven't had anything bad here.

Service: The bartender modified my tip!!! What kind of illegal practice are they running here? I got billed on my credit card $2 more on the tip. What makes it even worst is that they didn't even filled my draft to the very top. I'm not ordering from the bar again. They need to fire the bartender.

There is also a sweet old lady who comes and pick up all the silverware and glass cups. She does a great job at keeping the area clean. The security guards are always in the area as well as the guard at the door. The guy at the door is polite and respectful.

Ambience: The environment is gorgeous and warm feeling. They did a very great job at decorating the area. It makes you feel at home. Plenty of seats and tables throughout the area. The indoor area and outdoor area has 2 different vibes. On some nights, they have live music playing.

Parking: There is a parking garage next door. It's usually $5 and they do validate your parking unless you exceed the 2 hour time frame. Parking can get very congested in the later of the night. You can also find parking on...

Honestly, it's probably overrated overall, BUT it's a pretty okay place to hang out, have drinks, and eat some small bites. It has a few small bars and food stands, so it has an elevated food court vibe to it.

It has lots of indoor and outdoor seating, so it's a nice spot to convene with friends or maybe go on a date. They frequently host live music, which is fun, but you'll mostly find older folks jamming out and dancing like it's the 70s again. Haha.

I think the biggest plus about this place is that it feels safe. Though it's in downtown SJ, which isn't always the safest place to be after dark, because it's enclosed and has some security, it feels more "secure".

Sometimes, I find the bartenders/cashiers can be a little pretentious. I can't say that for everyone, maybe it's just a few sour apples, but I gotta give credit to the men and women bussing tables and keeping the place clean... they're very friendly and super quick.

I'd say the biggest minus is that they charge a lot for mediocre quality food and drinks. I guess it's like any bar downtown. But man, it always feels like I'm getting ripped off. You're really just paying for the atmosphere. It sure as hell makes me want to go out less and spend the money on better food and better drinks in the comfort of...