The Pressroom

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Kissan Mistryvia Google

12 days ago

We were really excited to come here based on all the great reviews, but unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to the hype. We ordered the Black Dahlia and Juice Is Loose cocktails, along with the eggs Benedict and the banana custard stuffed French toast. The presentation of both the food and drinks was honestly 10/10 everything looked beautiful and very Instagram-worthy. That said, the actual food was mediocre and nothing memorable. The cocktails felt more like juice or coffee poured over ice rather than well-balanced cocktails. The poached eggs in the eggs Benedict were undercooked, with the whites still loose. The French toast was greasy, with oil soaked into the bread, and you could tell it was fried in oil previously used for savory food because of the lingering aftertaste. If you’re coming purely for the ambience and aesthetic, this place delivers. But if you’re looking for a genuinely good brunch, I’d skip this spot you’re better off going to Bill’s Cafe.

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Tracy Molina (STAR TRACE)via Google

20 days ago

I stumbled upon this place while walking through downtown San Jose and immediately told my husband, ‘We need to check this place out!’ It’s a gorgeous restaurant, and I knew right away it would be a great date-night spot. The inside is just as impressive—the space is beautifully designed with a newspaper-themed aesthetic that feels both stylish and unique. It really adds to the overall experience. After looking into The Pressroom, I realized they offer a daily happy hour, which is rare to find in the South Bay—especially at a more upscale restaurant. We walked in without a reservation and were immediately seated. We started with cocktails. I tried the Pear Review and the Rewrite, and both were excellent. My husband had The Standard and absolutely loved it. We ordered exclusively from the happy hour menu, and everything impressed us. The oysters ($2!!) were phenomenal—small and sweet, just how we like them. We also tried the Millionaire Bacon Bao Buns, which admittedly looked a bit underwhelming at first, but completely delivered on flavor. The steak bites were perfectly tender and very enjoyable as well. We’re already excited to come back to try their dinner and brunch menus.

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Wei-Ai Taivia Google

27 days ago

Beautifully decorated interior, this swanky and stylish restaurant is a great addition to the downtown San Jose dining scene. The newspaper theme is evident throughout this bright and airy venue, and the food items were all delicious. Didn’t get a chance to try the cocktails, but the menu looked intriguing. Fast and friendly service. Several paid parking lots within a 5-minute walk.

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Ryan Chuavia Google

about 1 month ago

My family and I came here to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant was busy that night so highly recommend a reservation. The service was great and helped with any questions we had. We had ordered multiple appetizers, entrees, and cocktails. All of the dishes were tasty and did not disappoint. The poke nachos was fresh and light, the pork belly was delicious with crispy crunch, and the steak was cooked to perfection! This place is great for special occasions or just a night out in town.

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Trillian Eatsvia Google

2 months ago

I do not leave 5-Star reviews often, especially for food because we are such foodies, but the Pressroom nailed it. We were in town for ten days for the NWSL Championship and my birthday and we dined at the Pressroom four times! It was a stone's throw from AC Hotel where we stayed which made it an early easy pick. However we were pleasantly surprised! The drinks were spot on a creative, we had brunch, lunch, dinner and snacks and each and everything we had was cooked perfectly, served quickly and even over Thanksgiving weekend things went beautifully. Thr bar tenders, the chef, the managers and even the hostess was inviting and nice to speak with. We will absolutely come here again!