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Restaurant Reviews for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Sino Restaurant & Lounge reservations Sino Restaurant & Lounge

377 Santana Row #1000
San Jose, CA 95128

Sino, the second endeavor of culinary artist Chris Yeo, was envisioned to entice the palette with the tradition of Dim Sum and the wonders of modern Chinese cuisine. Grand in scale, Sino offers an intimacy and sensuality that is unparalleled- from the warmth of the dining room adorned with billowing crimson curtains and layers of gossamer, to the plush and luxurious appointments of the lounge where comfort and beauty beckon you to stay a while.

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Hotel Parking
Cross Street: Stevens Creek Blvd.
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 3.9 out of 5 (102 Reviews)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.6 out of 3 (Energetic)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • vibrant bar scene (61)
  • hot spot (51)
  • good for groups (39)
  • special occasion (34)
  • fit for foodies (28)
  • great for lunch (19)
  • great for outdoor dining (14)
  • neighborhood gem (14)
  • late-night find (13)
  • romantic (8)
  • notable wine list (7)

Sino Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I come here often for dinner and drinks with my friends. Its a great spot for good drinks and great food. My most recent experiance was mediorce just because our waitress wasn't friendly and didn't make me feel comfortable, and the food portions were smaller than usual. Overall I still love this place. Iam hoping this was just a bad night."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"It's very important to ask for a seat in the back of the restaurant, otherwise, it's way too noisy. We had reservations and still had to wait 20 minutes. Thes service was very good and the food quite tasty. I should mention it's just a chinese restaurant with modern American window dressing. But the food (while a bit expensive) is very good."

Special Features: special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 3 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was great. We went for a dinner party, not realizing that the restaurant doubles as a night club on Thursday nights. The bar area was crowded when we got there at 6:30 and it was packed solid by the time we tried to leave at 9:00. It was so noisy that conversation with anyone other than the person immediately next to you was near impossible without yelling. Lesson learned, and I don't see it very likely we would chose this setting for another nice quiet evening out with friends."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 4 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everything about this place is AWESOME!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 5 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"It's an Elegant restaurant, great food and decent prices."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 6 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Good place for lunch but really noisy during the business hour. Really more like a club in the evening."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/10/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 7 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"just a great place with great service. Food was outstanding. The only note is the food portions are a little small for the price. However, would go back!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 8 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had a good dining experience at Sino. Our server was attentive and very accommodating in terms of trying to make things right for us. We ordered a vegetable dish, among others, and it came much later than the rest of our meal. Our server apologized for his mistake then credited the dish on our bill to compensate for the inconvenience. That was greatly appreciated as it showed good customer service on his part. We would definitely dine there again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 9 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our service was amazing and very prompt. The food is reasonably priced and flavorful. I would definately recommend this place for friends and colegues."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 10 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"we came here for valentines day and had reservations at 4pm. We were waiting for 25 mins before we were seated. It was very disappointing that they were not prepared for the late afternoon reservations. There were several people waiting and upset. The Hostess (all of them) were not very attentive or proactive they sat around chatted, drank and definitely had no concern. I like Sino for their weekend and happy hour vibe. The food is okay depends on the what you order. But this was the 2nd time we have had a really bad experience. I had to convince my fiance to stay. The organization, planning, time mgmnt, staffing was so bad I was embarassed for them. Our poor server had to deal with the chaos, we knew it wasn't her fault."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 11 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very good and creative dishes. Cool environ with a vibrant atmosphere."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 12 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Hip lounge and dinner spot. Appetizers were great, dinner came out colder than desired. Service was good otherwise."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 13 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The bar is more of a twenties scene, but the food is fantastic."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 14 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food at this place is always solid, however the girls at the check in counter-- and I say that because they are very immature and dont have a clue whats going on -- are the worst hostesses on the planet. Once you get past the seating fiasco you will have a great time. The wait staff is excellent but the hostess situation makes it difficult to recommend. This is not a one time occurrence. I have been to this restaurant off and on for nearly 3 years hoping it will be better and it doesnt seem to change."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 15 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We enjoyed our work lunch at Sino's as the food was awesome, the services was perfect, we were able to enjoy each other's company and our boss picked up the tab! What more could a girl want."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 16 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Even with a reservation, we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. Hostess kept telling us we would be next. Then we were seated in a far back corner, by ourselves, where we could not see the rest of the restaurant. Service was extremely slow. I asked our server to help advise me with menu items that were non-gluten. Before she came back with recommendations from the kitchen, we were served an appetizer that did have gluten but were not warned of that. Apology came later. Food was good, but not much to choose from if you have need non-gluten. Will probably not go back again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 17 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"As much as I love the food here and LOVE to get my 'Asian/Fusion' food fix, I am constantly reminded why I hate giving Sino my custom!!
The restaurant hosts always seem to come across as rude and aloof! I have even had a problem with attitude from female bartenders - there is just no need for it! I am the customer - please make me feel welcome and that my custom is appreciated!
The servers are generally good and although the food usually comes out nice and quick, we find that it can take a loooooong time to get served a bottle of Champagne!
They have good outside patio dining here, but if you don't get one of the tables on Santana Row, you feel a little hidden away when seated around the side of the building....
"


Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/07/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 18 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our dinner was amazing. We were celebrating a birthday and they were more than accommodating. We had reservations and didn't have to wait. Our waitress was really friendly and had a great smile on her face the entire time. She was also very knowledgeable about the menu and pretty much helped make our night go from a good night out to a fantastic, memorable one. The food was amazing, the ambiance was so nice. We all can't wait to go back!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 19 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Though I've had hit-or-miss experiences with Sino in the past (mostly related to service), I enjoyed my experience that day. The Mai Gai (lotus-leaf wrapped sticky rice with chicken and sausage) were generous and fun, and the won ton soup, though small, had lovely shrimp dumplings and broccoli rabe. Though service still seemed lackadaisical for a semi-deserted early lunch hour, my server was friendly and helpful."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/09/2010)
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Review 20 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"couldn't have enough of the food. love it. thank you so much for the nice experience"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 21 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were here on New Years Eve. Food was excellent and there wasn't a prix fixe menu, which was nice. This is still my favorite restaurant in Santana Row. The food is always good and not overly expensive (although it can get pricey with drinks). The service is great too."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 22 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food at Sino is absolutely exquisite as is the presentation. The service was outstanding. The pricing is high though. Should each item be $3 - $5 less expensive, it would be a terrific value. Regardless, I will continue to dine at Sino."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 23 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was delicious. Wait staff courteous and the atmosphere was really nice! Bar is popping but gets crowded and not a whole lot of space to sit. Overall a great restaurant."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 24 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I LOVE the food here - its fresh, flavorful, modern and presented beautifully. Plus it has a range of vegetarian dim-sum options that I love. The cocktails are great too! However the place is too noisy and the service is a hit-or-miss - thankfully the day we went, we got pretty good service. If you can reconcile the hit-or-miss service, this is a great place to have a meal on a special occasion and/or when you're dining in a group"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 25 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Bar noise obnoxious. Ask to be seated in the back where it is quieter. Otherwise great."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 26 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Sino has great food and awesome ambiance! Take your date or take your entire family."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 27 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was great and service was great - only issue is that it's really loud and we weren't even there during the hot spot time but at 530pm. We were there for dinner and had to practically shout at each other to hear over the music and bar."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/12/2009)
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Review 28 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed Sino's. The atmosphere was energetic and romantic. The food was excellent. Sino's had excellent service."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/22/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 29 for Sino Restaurant & Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Dinner was great, overall. Music is a lol too loude, not good if you're on a date as it makes u scream across the table to have a conversation."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sino Restaurant & Lounge Based on the average of (73) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.6 out of 3 (Energetic)
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