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Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Enjoy fine dining in San Jose in a modern setting. Sheer curtains, Venetian plants, warm walls, and terracotta ceilings create an engaging and versatile environment -- perfect for your next romantic evening, group gathering, or business dinner. Our menu, consisting of classics with a creative twist, is sure to have something to please every palate.
Hearty steaks, fresh seafood, and flavorful vegetarian plates are among our specialties. Dine in the open-air, European-style courtyard near the fountain for an especially memorable experience.
*Citrus offers complimentary valet parking six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
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Hearty steaks, fresh seafood, and flavorful vegetarian plates are among our specialties. Dine in the open-air, European-style courtyard near the fountain for an especially memorable experience.
*Citrus offers complimentary valet parking six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(23)
- romantic(20)
- fit for foodies(17)
- notable wine list(10)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- vibrant bar scene(6)
Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row Reviews List
Review 1 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was good but very slow even though restaurant was only half full. Manager compensated with discount and free dessert which was nice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Dessert and Ambiance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was delicious, sugar donut was delicious. Service was a little slow, but if you are not in rush, it's fine. Enjoyed - will return in the future."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great waiters!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Liked the wait staff better than the food. I picked a mushroom tart that was really heavy and I would only give it a 4/10. The waiter deserves a 10/10. He was great and very attentive. Nice place. We ate outside under the heater and listened to the water fall."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Get the sugar donuts for dessert
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was spectacular and the price was right! You have got to try the dessert sugar donuts with the vanilla dipping sauce, it's heavenly!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we came here for the silicon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we came here for the silicon valley restaurant week event and were not disappointed. we used to come here around ten years ago when it was a tapas restaurant. at first, i was bummed that it turned into a steakhouse. however, i really enjoyed my steak there this time."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 6 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was wonderful,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was wonderful, and the outdoor patio is a serene departure from the cacophony of Santana Row, but the food lags way behind. To be clear, I was not expecting Michelin starred cuisine from a hotel restaurant, but the food sorely lacked finesse in terms of both flavor and preparation. Given its location, setting, and wait staff, the opportunity exists for Citrus to distinguish itself from the chain restaurants on Santana Row but the food itself is definitely holding it back at this point."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
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Review 7 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Citrus was a great dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Citrus was a great dining experience. The staff was attentive and the food was excellent."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very tasty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A limited but excellent choice of food. Very tasty."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Only Ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I read the reviews for Citrus and was excited to try it but overall I was not impressed. The food was good (the menu descriptions sounded great!) but nothing mind blowing or special. The wine list is very basic but has some good bottles on there. The services was very slow even though the restaurant was pretty empty (on a Sat night). So slow in fact that we decided to skip dessert in favor of getting something someplace else rather than waiting. The restaurant definitely looks cool and has a cool vibe but when we were there it was pretty empty and not very vibrant. Overall it was ok, but nothing special."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lots of positive changes as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lots of positive changes as of late and much more "grown up" feeling than my visit last October. They started us off with a fun amuse-bouche and a refreshing hamachi sashimi/hearts of palm salad which nicely prepared your palette. We ordered the diver scallops, which were cooked perfectly with a nice crust. My guest ordered the bison, which was good and lean, but I enjoyed my Kobe beef special much more since it was richer in flavor. Service was excellent and attentive with the perfect balance of check-ins. Overall a very good dining experience and look forward to dining here again."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 11 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took my girlfriend here. It
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my girlfriend here. It was her first time and she absolutely loved it. Upon being seated, the Hostess assisted my girlfriend in picking a bottle of wine that she thought she would enjoy. Our waiter Erick was also knowledgable about the menu. Overall a great experience, great food and friendly staff."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I enjoyed my meal at Citrus.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I enjoyed my meal at Citrus. The food and service are excellent. We tried several things and liked them all. I loved how calm and peaceful it was there. I hate going out to eat and having to shout to be heard. This place is wonderful if you want to have a conversation with your dining companions."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2002
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Review 13 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very nice, modern decor. The
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice, modern decor. The food was good, but not excellent. Our son enjoyed the Salmon and couscous, my wife and daughter had the filet--while the meat was well prepared the coffee sauce was decidedly underwhelming and overpowering. I had the flatiron steak which was superbly prepared but agian the sauce was an unexpected and strangely sweet taste. Citrus has a lot of potential. A few menu adjustments and it could move up a notch or two."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very quiet, especially compared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very quiet, especially compared to the other spots on Santana Row."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice restaurant. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice restaurant. The food and service were excellent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was so perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place was so perfect for a dinner after a busy day. The food was so yummy....flatiron steak cooked to perfection, and Caesar salad the best I have had. The waiter was frendly and very helpful in chosing our meal."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Scallops were excellent. Dessert
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Scallops were excellent. Dessert was great too."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 18 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to the prix fixe Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to the prix fixe Valentine's Day dinner & wasn't disappointed. Great service, selection & ambiance."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place to eat especially
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place to eat especially if you have a massage appointment next door at the Burke Williams Day Spa. If you have a reservation at the restaurant you can valet your car for free. Very nice after you get done with your massage, you can float down the stairs, directly into your car! ;-)"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We held a departmental dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We held a departmental dinner there, and even with the tables full around us, we were still able to hold conversations from one end of the table to the other without being drowned with lots of noise or loud music. Service was very good and the food was delicious."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very good, had seafood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good, had seafood and steak, can't go wrong with that.
Service was outstanding, just enough to take care of our needs without interrupting our conversations.
Ambience is stylish, not overdone, quite what allows conversations across the round table, very accomodating.
Had a drink at the V-bar afterwards"
Service was outstanding, just enough to take care of our needs without interrupting our conversations.
Ambience is stylish, not overdone, quite what allows conversations across the round table, very accomodating.
Had a drink at the V-bar afterwards"
Dined on 01/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Citrus @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate