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Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Fahrenheit is the South Bay’s premiere venue for dining, entertainment and special events. With innovative design concepts by award winning designer Jones Baker. Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge, located in the heart of downtown San Jose, celebrates Contemporary California Cuisine. With the use of organic and sustainable ingredients, our "farm to table" approach uses nothing but the best produce, poultry, fish, and meat available from local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. These ingredients provide the inspiration behind our ever-evolving menu. Wild Herb Crusted Sea Bass, Creekstone Hanger Steak, Ahi Tuna Tartare Tostada, and Asian Pear & Green Apple Salad are just some of the samples on the seasonal menu. The beverage program adopts the same philosophy, featuring boutique wines and beer from local vineyards and breweries, and delicious craft cocktails created by our master mixologists. We invite you to experience the best of California!
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- vibrant bar scene(17)
- fit for foodies(14)
- good for groups(12)
- hot spot(12)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- special occasion(11)
Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fresh food, nice menu.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten here four times and have enjoyed the meals. However, this particular meal was the first time I found the entree fish to be very salty, but the side vegetables and salad were well prepared. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fahrenheit Lounge
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was very nice. Our waiter, Patrick, was helpful and very attentive. An excellent dining experience"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A bit unorganized
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Even though our entrees were good, we got off to a slow start. When one of our group ordered iced tea, we were told that the iced tea maker had been broken for a few days, and the white wine we wanted wasn't yet chilled. After we ordered an appetizer for the table, we didn't receive it for almost 20 minutes. Our waiter was very nice but it seems that kitchen management was lacking."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were both good. We had hummus and a Ceaser wedge which were both excellent. I had huge rib eye and my wife had gnocchi, which were also good. One bummer: the rib eye was the most expensive entree and we ordered a bottle of wine, yet the manager up charged us to change the veggie on the steak - bush league."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 5 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great experience at the Fahrenheit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Fahrenheit restaurant. I went with my husband for our 28th anniversary and enjoyed the food from the appetizer to the complimentary dessert. And the waitress was wonderful. I will and have recommended this place and I will definitely come back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It is a restaurant/club and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a restaurant/club and while the food was good, the atmosphere seemed a little weird for eating dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 7 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Server, Aaron, was helpful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Server, Aaron, was helpful and professional. Each dish was well prepared and very tasty. We had tickets to the Rep and enjoyed the show. We have been Fahrenheit before and will return."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It is a restaurant/club and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a restaurant/club and while the food was good, the atmosphere seemed a little weird for eating dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 9 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and service were good.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service were good. More like a bar trying to be a restaurant. The food was pretty good and came out in a timely fashion."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Will be back!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Braised short ribs fell right off the bone. Excellent eats. Will be back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
There is a hidden gem downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There is a hidden gem downtown San Jose. It's not hidden in the sense that it's hard to find, in a secluded part of town, or some back alley. In fact it is prominently located on the corner of Third and San Fernando. The Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge is a restaurant, hiding in a Nightclub's shadow!
The amazing thing about Fahrenheit is that on a Friday night, you can go there and get a fantastic meal, at a reasonable price, with great service."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 12 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, friendly staff.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, friendly staff. Wish they would be quicker about their service."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced mediocre food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food portions were small and pricey. our two entrees were dry as if under a heat lamp for some time. would not recommend for a family on a budget. decent night scene with dancing and dj."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 14 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This aint no disco, it's fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow, you can NOT judge a book by it's cover. We thought this was some kind of trendy nightclub, which it maybe late at night, but over the dinner hours it is a fine dining treasure. Seriously, the food was fantastic, the place was eligant and romantic, the wines were excellent, and prices were very reasonable. I think they must have kidnapped the chef from a 5-star resturant in France because the flavors were incredible. This is a definite favorite for us."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Horrible place for a special night.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrible sense of timing with food to table. Horrible fairness in following their own reservation schedule. Staff clueless in providing a great experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Even with very good food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Even with very good food and great service I only give it a FAIR rating.
The reason ? They tacked on a mandatory 20% tip and it was only my wife an I.
Not a party of 6-8 or more, 2 people ! Not cool. I decide what to tip.
I probably would have given 20%, just don`t tell me what to do.
Will not be back and told many others what they did."
The reason ? They tacked on a mandatory 20% tip and it was only my wife an I.
Not a party of 6-8 or more, 2 people ! Not cool. I decide what to tip.
I probably would have given 20%, just don`t tell me what to do.
Will not be back and told many others what they did."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
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Review 17 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The wait staff was nice but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The wait staff was nice but not quick to notice when service was needed. Maybe the restaurant was understaffed the night we were there. The food was ok."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 18 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went here with my fiance for our 7 year anniversary and we were very disappointed. We never complain when we eat out but this was bad. His burger was great but my gnocchi was HORRIBLE and very small portion. I ended up switching it for the chicken which took forever but it was good. They gave us a drink menu and when we would ask for a drink they would say they couldn't make it because they were out of that ingredient. How do you not have mint if it's in a lot of your drinks, come on. Very slow service and we were moved three times. Not impressed. Hopefully just a bad night."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were there early (6p) on
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there early (6p) on a Saturday night for dinner before the opera.
Very quiet, so we sat at the bar for dinner. The bartender made a couple very good Sidecar's for us to start. We split pork belly and this&that appetizer, Crispy Duck for the main - all were good but can't say great. If in the area again I'd likely stop a bit later in the evening to try again."
Very quiet, so we sat at the bar for dinner. The bartender made a couple very good Sidecar's for us to start. We split pork belly and this&that appetizer, Crispy Duck for the main - all were good but can't say great. If in the area again I'd likely stop a bit later in the evening to try again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
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Review 20 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From reading other reviews we knew this was more of a Lounge that served food and we were looking for a late night dinner on a weeknight. There were only 2 other tables that were eating food. I got a shrimp pasta and my husband a burger. The were both OK and took a very long time to come out - 30+ mins. It did not live up the to expectation of the other reviewers."
Dined on 01/07/2013
2004
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 21 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The happy hour menu (available
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The happy hour menu (available at the bar) is a really good deal. The food was slow getting to us, but good. There was a large group event which slowed down our service (although others around us seemed to be getting served in less time). I'd try it again."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2006
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Review 22 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good place for a pre
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good place for a pre San Jose Rep dinner! Walking distance and very tasty food!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was better than expected.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was better than expected. We had the best table in the house. I love that they take late night reservations. The music was perfect for me. It was poetry night so that was an added bonus to our night out. This is a one of my new favorite spots."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic