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Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA
Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA
Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA
Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA
Orchestria Palm Court, San Jose, CA

Orchestria Palm Court

4.8
4.8
430 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

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
    (408) 288-5606
  • 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 430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Ambiance

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Overall

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Best Value

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Innovative

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Good for special occasions

430 Reviews
  1. Steve

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Orchestria Palm Court is a unique experience. Friendly service. Great food with interesting fountain drinks. Surrounded by antique mechanical musical instruments. It makes for a fun and enjoyable experience.

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  2. DougT

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint place. Very charming. Food was excellently Wish they were opened more than 2 nites

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  3. CynthiaA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely quaint restaurant. Ambiance is totally 1920's vibe. Great antique pianos and other musical devices. Food is pretty good, would go again.

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  4. JennO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique and upbeat place! Food was fresh and delicious: the blend of flavors in the pear Gorgonzola salad was divine. Killer key lime pie which was more like a cheesecake. Super friendly team working there. Good place for families or anyone!

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  5. Daniel

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique experience -- small and quaint in surrounding of player pianos and musical automata. Reserve ahead and you will be rewarded. A special San Jose find.

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  6. AndreaA

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the perfect place for a family dinner. Staff was very friendly, the menu provided great options for all (including vegetarian), and the food was delicious! The fountain drinks were also really fun and the milkshakes were a great way to close the meal. Definitely plan to go again!

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  7. OldTimeSodaBar

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a true gem! The food is great, and the ambiance is fabulous! There are the wonderful "musical machines" of course (player pianos, giant music boxes, mechanical orchestras, even a self playing violin!). Just as interesting, though, are many other unique antiques, and the building itself is architecturally fascinating! The staff is friendly and can tell you about how player pianos actually work, which is more complicated than you might think. The historical soda fountain really takes me back to my childhood, too, with delicious treats that kids of today will love.

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  8. RichardD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique place for dinner, not just in the Bay Area but the entire world! Really a memorable time, our part of three enjoyed the chicken, ribeye, and scampi. The apricot ambrosia soda was delicious.

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  9. MPM1G1V

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun dining experience! Great staff, great food, and great ambience!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambiance, personable staff and a most unique dining experience. Oh, and the food was very good.

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  11. TeresaE

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and the service was even better!

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  12. JeanK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE Orchestria! It is so fun to eat there with all of the player pianos and other antique music players. Treat yourself to a real phosphate soda at the soda fountain. And do not pass up the cream puffs for dessert. And the main dishes, including the salads are all wonderful. Make sure to get reservations, as this is a small, popular place that is always full.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I really love this restaurant. We will definitely go there again.

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  14. Veronica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service food ambiance. Exceptional dining experience.

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  15. Dale720240

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Orchestra Palm Court for a Saturday evening dinner. This restaurant, which I believe is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings, has an eclectic mix of self-playing instruments, which gives a sort of 1910-20s vibe. Period soda fountain drinks were really fun and tasty and I'd rate the food as pretty good and a decent value. It's a nice place to linger for a non-rushed dinner in a relaxing and delightful atmosphere.

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  16. KkkZzz

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it! The atmosphere, the food, the music, and all those low-tech old-fashioned items, I just loved them all! The price was reasonable as well. Highly recommended and would go back again for sure!

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  17. JohnS

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique atmosphere, set in early 1900’s, self playing pianos etc. loved it !!! Food was European style, excellent quality ingredients, amazing taste & flavor! Service was fast and efficient, food served on hot plates. Great wine list and a choice of unusual libations from their vintage soda maker and coffee machine. Tipping not required, they add a service charge of 14.5% for the excellent well trained staff. Highly recommend, especially if you are going to City slights Theatre, just a few doors down the street. Currently only opens Friday and Saturday nights.

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  18. CindyW

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fun place for dinner. The decor is player pianos and stained glass lamps. The food was good and reasonably priced (they include taxes and tip in the price). The menu changes with the seasons. It’s a small place so you need reservations, but well worth it. The only downside is it’s street parking.

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  19. Ohfoodwhereartthou

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely gem in San Jose. Food was great, same for the drinks. The restaurant has a whimsical atmosphere. If you love the piano, this place is for you!

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  20. Ohfoodwhereartthou

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice gem in San Jose! Very nice atmosphere. The food was delivered to our table hot! Loved the pianos and the choice of songs played. I have shared the restaurant info with friends and plan to go back!

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  21. Otis

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dining experience, wonderful! First time to try this resto and all wen well.

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  22. JennyH

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a good time there, friendly staff & beautiful collections. Food is delicious.

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  23. Neeck

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good restaurant! We really love the vibe, surrounded by 1910s jazz and self-playing electrical pianos! The staff are super friendly, walking us through the rich history of the place. Will come again!

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  24. Alex

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good restaurant. Reasonable price and food quality are verygood too

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  25. DENB4ME

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A blast from the way past! A unique experience; from the menu to the decor! When the server told us that we can pay whenever we want as opposed to getting the pressure to leave, we knew it would be good. A dozen or more player pianos taking turns and even an oldddd phone booth that actually makes calls (I called my son... Kinda tripped him out) We'll be back

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  26. Ammy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a delightful hidden gem. The player-instruments are a unique addition to the dining experience, but the food stands out with high quality dairy and meats making good food better. I had the French onion soup (high marks!), the chicken saltimbocca (tender chicken, fantastic broccoli), and the sorbet (lemon atop raspberry with fresh strawberries). I was only sad I didn't have more room for dessert. I would have cheerfully gone for the creme brulee as well.

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  27. TAllen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loves this place! Took my teenagers and they enjoyed it as well! Food was great! Will be going back for sure! Hidden Treasure!

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  28. RobT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like fun from the past, the collection of Automatic Musical Instruments is outstanding, and they all play very well. Music is period - and interesting. Many unique old equipment like the soda fountain and jukeboxes are amazing. Service is fast and friendly. The menu is large for a small restaurant, and the food savory. We had a great time.

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  29. jani

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is a fun place to go for the player pianos & old time atmosphere. They also feature lots of fountain drinks which we have yet to try. The food is so so. You could not taste any wine in the beef burgandy. The sea bass was a bit undercooked & got cold enough by the time that I was half through eating it that I sent it back to the kitchen for 30 sec in the microwave. (I am a pretty fast eater & usually finish meals well before my husband.)

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  30. MollyM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly outstanding experience! Can’t wait to go back!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had so much fun at our anniversary dinner earlier this month and LOVED all of the pianos and music. The food was delicious but some plates are larger than others so I would double check the size of the dish when ordering. Order your drinks right after you sit down as they can take a while to come out as they are speciality. Overall had an amazing time and can’t wait to come back!

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  32. Kimberley

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is great with all of the musical pianos and such. Food was delicious and nice choices on menu. Service is different with ordering everything at the bar, but no big deal as it wasn't crowded when we arrived at opening time. Prices were reasonable. Wine selection lacking a bit. Overall well worth the visit

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  33. MatthewH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great ambiance and the perfect location for a pre-show dinner. This really is one of the gems of the neighborhood.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was too cute for a date night. The hard part about this place is available reservations —- but otherwise I love this place—- the food, the ambiance, they are so amazing!

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  35. Tornado

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Anniversary

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  36. JanJL

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Limited menu means dishes are fresh and delicious. Reasonable wine list prices with very drinkable wine. Service is excellent even though tip is automatically included in check. Recommend the sea bass and shrimp dishes.

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  37. SanJoseDiner

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was hoping for a more gourmet food experience, however the food was rather uninspired and while tasting home made is a plus, it truly tasted home made in an way that reminds me of some of my failed cooking attempts when the food ends up over salted, or bland. Thinking the cook (chef?) has no formal culinary training? The atmosphere is fun and nostalgic, like visiting an antique emporium. Glad we tried it but not sure we will go back. They have an unconventional approach to table service, as it tries to convey a high end atmosphere, it fails. Would maybe go back for lunch and or dessert and a coffee beverage if they were open in the daytime.

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  38. shellbell

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently found this restaurant on the app Atlas Obscura. Made a reservation for 4 and invited our friends to join us. We checked out the menu ahead of time; a couple vegan/vegetarian items have to be ordered day before. We prefer high quality, in-season, and organic (when available) and they offer just enough menu options for variety but not overwhelming. All of us enjoyed our meals and dessert. Next time we will get a fountain drink. After our meal, we checked out the vintage instruments and other vintage machines. The restaurant is also part museum. The waiters/servers were friendly and happily answered our questions about the instruments and machines. Be sure to check out the phone booth next to the entrance and have another person go answer the old phone at the end of the bar. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early to allow for parking. Be prepared to drive around till you find street parking. The lots close by were charging a flat rate of $45. While kids are welcome, I wouldn’t bring my children who need to run around and touch/play with everything or those sensitive to the noise of a player piano randomly playing music. We sat at a table close to the entrance and were able to enjoy conversation but the restaurant is not a quiet environment. The player piano does randomly play.

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  39. SusannahG

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such lovely, fun, and truly creative ambiance with a friendly staff. Food is well proportioned, and lots of vegetarian and healthy options. I give this place 5 stars primarily because it's such a niche experience. Desserts, fountain drinks, frosty mugs of cider and the entertainment value is really one of a kind.

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  40. PegL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delightful, quirky, interesting place. This was my first time to eat here and I thoroughly enjoyed it all…. talking with the owners, having some delightful fountain drinks, good food, and listening to the automated pianos, music boxes, etc. The five other people with me all said it was a winner and that we would be back.

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FAQs

Orchestria Palm Court is rated 4.8 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time 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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