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Straits Restaurant
- Asian Fusion
- San Jose, CA
About this business
Straits has a long tradition of excellent Singaporean cuisine. Having developed a reputation with their restaurants in Palo Alto and San Francisco, Straits Cafe's latest offering in Santana Row is a further extension of this popular brand. The atmosphere is bustling with an attentive and efficient wait-staff. The ambiance with its authentic decor is like a trip to Singapore but without the jet lag! Their many fish, beef and vegetable entrees provide a delectable mix and desserts like the Mango Mousse or Lava Cake are perfect... read more
Location details
333 Santana Row #1100, Ste 1100, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Straits Restaurant is a club/restaurant hybrid I have been to Straits at night when it is open as a big bar area. Strangely enough, they will still serve dinner so you might be drinking around small children. This makes me feel uncomfortable. As far as size concerns, this place is pretty big and the music can be good, but still weird about the dining situation.
Fabulous Food / Fun Experience – The only down I can think of is dining at Straits with just one other person, for two people cannot possibly order enough dishes: the more you get to taste, the better the experience. There were six of us, so we tried, seriously, 12 different dishes, all fabulous! I wanted more of the Black Pepper Lobster and garlic noodles -- they were great!
Good but not great.. – Food isn't bad but there are better places in Santana Row. There is a lot of hype about Straights; truth is it's OK. There is ALWAYS a looong wait; regardless if they're busy or not. Prices are pretty steep and portions are pretty small..
average and overpriced food – The food was okay I've had better at other pan Asian restaurants. The one thing that I really enjoy is that the live music is great, but very loud. I was barely able to hear the person next to me.
Overpriced & Nasty – The food here is horrible and terribly overpriced, like a lot of the reviews say. I came here for lunch with 4 friends and all of us walked out with a stomach ache. The food was barely edible, there were pounds of sugar in a lot of the food (even the ahi tuna tartar!!). Their "curry" sauces were bland and flavorless. Curry should be fragrant & flavorful. Do NOT even visit this place!!!
Over-rated, overpriced, worst service ever!!! – I've been a big fan of Straits for years...have been dining at their first location in the city (Geary/Parker, recently moved to SF Shopping Center) since the mid-90's. Though not necessarily the most authentic Singaporean cuisine (but certainly one of the better ones in the Bay Area), their service has been impeccable. Likewise at the other Straits location at Palo Alto & Burlingame. This one at Santa Row is just unusually bad! Food quality is mediocre, but the service is just... read more
high price poor service – The wait staff was argumentative and unfriendly. For these prices I should be allowed to order whatever my heart desires and not get a goofy eye-roll! The food was acceptable, but the attitude did not aid digestion!
great food – I was a little skeptical at first about having dinner at straits since I'm not much of a fusion food fan. However, the menu proved me wrong especially their green curry and the lobster pad thai. It's one of the better that and indian food around here. The atmosphere is great and decor is on the better end of the restaurants business and is a very cozy place to have a dinner gathering with friends. The prices are a little higher than other restaurants, but you will definitely be happy with what your getting.
Poor customer service and forgettable dining experience – Looking to have a good time while you go out and enjoy a nice meal? Through friends and colleagues, I had heard about the poor dining experience at the Straights Cafe - and being a person who believes in experiencing things for myself, I decide to take a few of my clients there. Biggest mistake ever!! Though the menu and food was not bad, it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. It was quite embarassing taking your clients out for a nice meal, only ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Straits Restaurant
How is Straits Restaurant rated?
Straits Restaurant has a 4 star rating with 1,419 reviews.
When is Straits Restaurant open?
Straits Restaurant is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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