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71 Saint Peter Restaurant
71 Saint Peter, a Mediterranean Grill, features the flavors of Italy and France prepared in a straightforward style which captures the best of California’s bounty of fresh produce, meats, fish and fowl. Our servers are attentive and informed without being intrusive or overbearing. Guests return time and time again, the true measure of a great restaurant! Luis Rodriguez, chef/owner, celebrates 71 Saint Peter's 18th anniversary in historic San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose. Chef Rodriguez continues the tradition that has brought national acclaim to St Peter; hearty creative food, warm atmosphere, and personal service.
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77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(41)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- special occasion(30)
- fit for foodies(28)
- romantic(27)
- great for outdoor dining(19)
- notable wine list(15)
71 Saint Peter Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Filet and Wine.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent restaurant. Consistently good food and service. Nice wine list. Enjoyed a bottle of Next Door Wine with dinner. Nice place for dinner before a Sharks game or concert at HP Pavillion."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 2 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Chef Rodriguez and his staff made our anniversary dinner special.
Great food and service!"
Great food and service!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was nice to have a menu to pick from instead of one fixed price for too much food. The food is superb. Service was a little slow and waiter looked like he had a hangover but overall it was a wonderful brunch with my family in a private room. Have gone before and wlll continue."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice place to dine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the food with reasonable good service. We had a table at about the glass door which was open and the street seemed to have a lot of traffic. While the food was good and in good portions, but the menu was a little short and did not offer a lot of selections. The 'hearts of Romaine salad' with ceasar dressing was terrific and the high spot of the meal."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unremarkable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"8 of us went to this restaurant before an event at the nearby California theater. We chose it based on location more than anything else and I really wanted to like it, but didn't. The service wasn't great. When we told the waiter that we had an hour and a half, he rolled his eyes. The menu was limited. The grilled asparagus appetizer wasn't fresh or interesting. The dressing on my spinach salad was so heavy that the salad was inedible. My friend ordered a cup of soup and it came in a very large, shallow bowl, so it got cold quickly. There was sliced supermarket french bread on the table. A pretty "meh" experience."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 6 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Restaurant was great. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurant was great. We were seated outside, had attentive wait service, but unfortunately, the "view" of the parking structure combined with a million, very loud, 49er fans marred the ambience. Otherwise....great restaurant!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
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Review 7 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food very good but not very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food very good but not very many other diners and physical plant needs refreshing."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My coworkers and I enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My coworkers and I enjoyed our time here. We are celebrating our newly renovated office and all of the hard work we have put into the space. We came for dinner and had a great time. The food and atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for- fun and fresh. We're hoping to recommend the space for future client and team events. Thanks-"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Never disappointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"71 Saint Peter is our "go to" restaurant in San Jose when we want a good meal in pleasant surroundings at moderate prices. We always find several enjoyable dishes on the menu and are never disappointed."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
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Review 10 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely worth a visit!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant was very accommodation to my dietary restrictions, and the food was delicious! We are both "out of townies" (Berkeley and France) and planned to meet in San Jose for dinner. We were not disappointed. This is our second visit to the restaurant in a year. The menu is small, but everything is super fresh. We took our own wine this time, but only because it is a favorite...the wine list is very good. Definitely worth a visit."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have never been dissapointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have never been dissapointed in this Restaurant. I can highly recommend it"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good choice for lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to lunch here with colleagues. Food was good, service was decent, overall good experience."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a lovely meal, good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a lovely meal, good service, live music that was not too loud."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had another great meal with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had another great meal with some friends."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
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Review 15 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Two Way Duck which was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Two Way Duck which was very delicious...will go back just for this dish."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place, nice dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice place, nice dinner. Pretty quiet even though there was a sharks game the night we went. I would like to go back and have dinner there again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
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Review 17 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Disappointed in wine glass rule
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had great service but had an issue. We purchased a $50 bottle of wine and then we asked if we could gave the larger, red wine glasses. We were told we couldn't and that they are reserved for the "more expensive" wines. We were quite offended by this comment. Did it have to be a $100 bottle of wine to deserve the "expensive" glasses?? It just isn't seem right and a little snooty. Our friend was persistent, trying to explain the difference in the taste with the correct glasses. Our waitress soon brought us the glasses we requested which we were very appreciative of and enjoyed the 2 $50 bottles of wine so much more :-)"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food with a quaint,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food with a quaint, romantic atmosphere. The menu is always changing. Best for couples/date night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was ok, not sure I would
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok, not sure I would go back again..feel they are a little overpriced and menu is way too limited on choice."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 20 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed a wonderful dining experience for Valentine's day. Food was delicious, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly reccommended!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 21 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fresh food - near the Sharks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great time on Valentine's night. All our food was fresh and most enjoyable. The server was very attentive. The table was in a corridor - a bit of an odd space - but OK for a quick meal which is what we wanted. They provided vegetarian options for my friends. I really enjoyed the duck."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been dining there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been dining there over the last 20 years and have never been disappointed"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 23 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Attentive waiters, food fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Attentive waiters, food fresh we could see it being plated which was fun, wonderful to be in a restaurant where you can converse with your table in normal voices rather than shout above the noise - a real plus. Live music which added to the ambiance. A delightful evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very accessible for lunch,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very accessible for lunch, and the food and ambiance are meant to impress. Very definitely sort of an undiscovered gem in downtown San Jose at least for lunch. Easy parking nearby. Service was very good as well... I'll be bringing the foodie wife back here!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 25 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Just ok
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was mediocre. We were the only people there. Bread was good."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
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Review 26 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good food and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really good food and good wines and beer selections"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 27 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced wine, very good food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent! Foodie level good. HOWEVER THE WINE WAS WAY OVERPRICED; think $50.00 for a $10.00 bottle of J. Lohr
chardonnay! We won't be back, in spite of liking the great food, because of the wine prices."
chardonnay! We won't be back, in spite of liking the great food, because of the wine prices."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
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Review 28 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are a party of six (6)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We are a party of six (6) people, Here are our comments:
1) Great atmosphere
2) Quiet... great for conversations
3) Romantic decor,yet unpretensious
4) Good selections of wine
5) Great service... including the managers sense of humor!!
6) and last off course the food ... presentation, and taste real GOURMET !!!
2) Quiet... great for conversations
3) Romantic decor,yet unpretensious
4) Good selections of wine
5) Great service... including the managers sense of humor!!
6) and last off course the food ... presentation, and taste real GOURMET !!!
We are all planning on coming back !! and also like to check out the jazz band
on the weekday."
on the weekday."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Will come here again
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came here about 6 months ago and were pleasantly surprised by the food. The pork tenderloin was fantastic. What was lacking was the service.
This time, the pork was a little dry, but the service was GREAT. I would definitely come here again. I think the pork being overcooked may have been a fluke. Everything else on my plate was good.
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The bruschetta was delicious - not your typical bruschetta.
The chocolate was heavenly - very moist.
Don't bother with the fruit crisp. If you're going to have dessert, go for a real dessert."
The bruschetta was delicious - not your typical bruschetta.
The chocolate was heavenly - very moist.
Don't bother with the fruit crisp. If you're going to have dessert, go for a real dessert."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic
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Review 30 for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed 71 St Peter!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal. The salmon and steak were cooked perfectly, the green beans were crisp & the potatoes were roasted nicely. We plan to come back and try out other menu items, and hopefully stay for dessert next time!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 71 Saint Peter Restaurant
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
6 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate