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Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA

Orchestria Palm Court

4.7 (467)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
27 E. William St, San Jose, CA 95112

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Our player pianos make us unique! But our food makes us special. We feature rich European-influenced American dishes using things like:
- Eggs from vegetarian-fed free-range chickens, high in healthy Omega 3 fatty acids
- White whole wheat flour, a variety naturally high in fiber yet light enough for pastry
- Vegetables from local farms that are certified organic growers
- Butter, milk, and ice cream from grass-fed cattle, another Omega 3 source.

Our food is not low-fat or low-calorie, but its ingredients are healthful. The meal will leave you feeling reinvigorated, not weighed down!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Austrian, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Moris
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on William St. and alongside the park on Market St.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant location is three blocks south of the Paseo light rail stop. Bus stops are location on 1st and 2nd streets.
  • Entertainment
    The Orchestria Palm Court restaurant features music from a century ago, as originally heard in a bar/restaurant - on nickelodeon player pianos. You'll find it to be a unique and charming dining environment. Don't forget to check out the self-playing violin, masterful engineering from 1912 that still plays beautifully!
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 467 people are saying

Orchestria Palm Court reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Romantic

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orchestria Palm Court offers a "unique dining experience" in San Jose, with its "fanciful, vintage 1920s decor" and "wonderful ambience." Guests enjoy a menu featuring Italian and European influences, with highlights like the "delicious gnocchi" and "excellent Sea Bass." The venue's "fun and eclectic" atmosphere is enhanced by antique music boxes and self-playing pianos.

467 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is such a fun place

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  2. Cindy VIP

    San Francisco46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply love this place. It's fanciful, vintage 1920s decor, and wonderful ambience. Only open on the weekend evenings and I always take my in town guests to eat here!

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  3. Sheri VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    When it comes to reviewing Orchestria Palm Court, I think it's important to first decide what kind of experience you're after. This is more of a unique dining experience than a typical restaurant, so you may be very unpleasantly surprised if a typical experience was your goal. However, as long as you know what to expect, Orchestria Palm Court is wonderful. As others have mentioned, you order and pay at a counter in the back here, but your food and drinks are delivered to your table. Our party of 3 were seated at what seemed to be the worst table in the house right up against that order counter with everyone lining up beside our table -- but we still had a good time and were not really bothered by it. Something I'm keeping in mind though for next time is that only items ordered together will come out together. My husband and I were meeting a friend to have dinner before a play and we ordered before our friend arrived. This turned out to be a mistake as our food arrived far in advance. But, that food was excellent! I had the Sea Bass which I would highly recommend. In fact, I can't stop thinking about it, and would be giving this restaurant a 5 if not for the little oddities which I find charming but not always desirable. Truth be told, I'd prefer traditional table service, but what they're doing keeps costs down and provides such a unique experience. Tips are included in the bill so there are no surprises. And the player pianos and turn-of-the-century decor are such fun! One of these days, we'll need to return and check out their incredible soda fountain.

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  4. Michael

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique San Jose gem. It’s located in what was previously a car repair shop. Inside you’ll find an eclectic collection of player pianos and jukeboxes which randomly play. You order at the counter. Menu is Italian and European influenced. We sampled gnocchi and scampi, both prepared with a light hand, cooked perfectly. The gnocchi was delicious. Tried the shrimp puttanesca that had a fresh tomato sauce with shrimp, olives, potatoes and artichokes. Their house petit sirah accompanied nicely. The atmosphere here is casual and fun. They have a soda fountain with milkshakes and other fountain favorites. They’re only open on Friday and Saturday. So make your reservations for some tasty food in a fun ambiance.

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  5. Wendy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Orchestria Palm Court is a hidden gem in San Jose. The food and service are outstanding. It's a treat to hear the beautiful melodies from antique music boxes and self-playing pianos.

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  6. eater123

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting ambience but the fact that Inhave to stand in line to order my food for such a privy restaurant was ridiculous. The food was so so

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  7. Huili

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs are passionate about making foods, you can just tell

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  8. Mark VIP

    San Francisco198 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love visiting Orchestria Palm Court! The music machines are truly amazing and are in such great condition for 100-year-old devices. The food is very good, and the staff is always warm and friendly.

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  9. Bemo VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun and eclectic venue, great food and service. Liked the old time vibe and music from 100 years ago. A unique and special place.

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  10. Tim VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting restaurant. Not a typical dinning experience. Food was mediocre. Nice staff.

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Orchestria Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Orchestria Palm Court

27 E. William St, San Jose, CA 95112

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Austrian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on William St. and alongside the park on Market St.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant location is three blocks south of the Paseo light rail stop. Bus stops are location on 1st and 2nd streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Moris
  • Entertainment
    The Orchestria Palm Court restaurant features music from a century ago, as originally heard in a bar/restaurant - on nickelodeon player pianos. You'll find it to be a unique and charming dining environment. Don't forget to check out the self-playing violin, masterful engineering from 1912 that still plays beautifully!
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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