The Pressroom

Name: The Pressroom
Address: 189 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, United States, 95113-1501
Telephone: (408) 256-7475
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (106)

$30 and under

Californian

189 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113-1501

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

The Pressroom is set to open in the historic Lyndon Building at 189 West Santa Clara Street, downtown San Jose. This iconic location, once home to the San Jose Mercury News, merges the building’s rich journalistic past with a modern dining experience. The Pressroom promises to be a culinary landmark in the heart of San Pedro Square, blending historical significance with innovative dining.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 256-7475
Website
https://pressroomsj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Cruz
Catering
Host your next private event at The Pressroom, San Jose's newest dining destination. Set in the historic Lyndon Building, The Pressroom honors the city's rich journalistic past while offering a modern and elegant atmosphere. Our venue is perfect for all special occasions from corporate gatherings to intimate soirées and more.
Private party facilities
Contact: stacey@nuvohospitality.com for all Private Event & Catering inquiriesThe Main Dining area - 130ppl for a standing receptionThe PDR - 26 people seated 40 standingThe Bar Mercury - 80 ppl standing, 24 seated The PDR + Bar Mercury - 120 standing, 50 seated

Location
189 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113-1501
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
West Santa Clara Street and Almaden Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Light Rail Station - Santa Clara StationBus Stop - Santa Clara & 2nd Stop (San Pedro Square, San Jose) (22 bus, 64A bus, 64B bus)(523, 201, 202)Train Station - San Jose Diridon Station (Central San Jose, San Jose)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Soup of the Day
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
bacon, balsamic glaze, sriracha aioli, parmesan (gf)
Roasted Cauliflower
parmesan, pistou (v)
Fried Artichoke
roasted red bell pepper romesco (V)
Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos
avocado, tomatoes, onions, wonton chips, spicy soy marinade, nori, sriracha aioli, wasabi cream

Greens

Arugula Salad
crushed cashews, shaved parmesan, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, maple vinaigrette (v, gf)
Thai Salad
spring mix, cabbage, mango, tomatoes, carrots, fresh & toasted coconut, almonds, crispy noodles, green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger-lime vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, blue cheese, egg, cilantro buttermilk dressing (gf)
Add To Any Salad
guajillo chicken, grilled shrimp OR flank steak

Sandos

Roasted Veggie Sandwich
eggplant, roasted red bell pepper, watercress, panela cheese, vegan chorizo aioli, sesame brioche bun + fries OR salad (v)
Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
classic slaw, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, soy-yuzu dressing + fries OR salad (gf)
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Bacon, Apple Slaw, Havarti, Herbed Aioli
Wheat bread + fries OR salad
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Green & red apples, red grapes, arugula, whipped avocado, wheat bread + fries OR salad
Corned Beef Reuben
Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, grilled rye + fries OR salad
Prime Burger
½ lb patty, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, house pickles, secret sauce, sesame brioche bun + fries OR salad

Mains

Grain Bowl
Barley, quinoa, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, snap peas, beets, roasted yams (V)
Ratatouille
Tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, rustic tomato sauce, basil oil (V, gf, df)
Handmade Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti
Roasted tomato medley, spinach, parmesan cream (v)
Pan-Seared Salmon
Quinoa salad, tomato, cucumber, olive, feta, fines herbes, lemon (gf)
Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast
Snap peas, carrots, cilantro, basmati rice, lime-lemongrass jus (gf)
Steak Frites
Chimichurri, herb salad

What 106 people are saying

The Pressroom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Pressroom offers a chic vibe with "great ambience" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious cocktails." Highlights include the beignets and Croque Lively. While some mention the music is a bit loud, the "stylish decor" and "unique bar areas" make it a standout in downtown San Jose.

106 Reviews

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Joe
Las Vegas1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food at The Pressroom is consistently good. I think some of the value to portions ratios are a bit off, for instance while the Cornbread is delicious you don't get much for the price. The Hamburger and Katsu chicken were absolutely fantastic. The fries were a bit cold, which was kind of a bummer. Our waiter was also fantastic and so was the hostess. Overall the volume of the music is way too loud. It's working against the nice ambiance the restaurant has already going for it.
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Eya VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there on Fathers Day for the Tomahawk. To our surprise, it wasn’t available. They ran out. Really?! We settled for the brunch menu that was offered at the time, which was limited. Food was ok nothing special (steak and eggs, burger..) service was good. All in all, somewhat disappointed.
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Missy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit to The Pressroom, and it certainly won’t be our last. Ambience- great! Cocktails- great! Food- great! Our server- great!(Shout out to Domynique- she took great care of us.) A party of 3, we made a Saturday 2pm reservation so we could visit during brunch/lunch hours, and then trail into happy hour, which begins DAILY @ 3pm. Really nice cocktails and food. We tasted several menu items from brunch and HH menus. The beignets were delicious on their own, and were only amplified by the sauce trio. Also, the mornay sauce on my Croque Lively was TO DIE FOR! Oysters were some of the best around. Everything was flavorful and balanced. The restaurant itself has a really cool, chill, chic vibe, with lots of natural light, patio seating, and a unique rectangular bar. There is another whole side of the restaurant (with its own bar) that is super sexy and would be perfect for date night, with its moody vibes and dim ambient lighting. Don’t sleep on this one; make a reservation today. You won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to go back!
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Janet
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and dessert were delicious. Food was pretty good. Noisy and lively
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Butch
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Pressroom has a lot of potential. The food is tasty and well-prepared, though the portion sizes don’t quite match the pricing — either larger portions or more reasonable prices would bring better value. The service could also use some polish: the host would set a more welcoming tone with a warm smile and more upbeat energy. Additionally, our server was friendly but a bit slow in responding to requests; a five-minute delay felt longer than it should have. With a few improvements in service and value, this place could really shine.
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Phil
San Francisco Bay Area37 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice first experience. The food was good, friendly service, and the restaurant is quite beautiful. Will do more business meals here
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Ritu
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing Experience Due to Excessive Noise We were really looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately, the volume of the music completely overshadowed the experience. It was so loud that we could barely hear each other across the table, which made conversation nearly impossible. While the ambiance and food may have had potential, the overwhelming noise level turned what should have been an enjoyable evening into a frustrating one. Restaurants should strike a balance between lively and comfortable — this place missed the mark.
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Tom
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All the food I tried was delicious and the waiter was great (ribs appetizer, raw tuna nachos appetizer, salmon entree). The acoustics inside are terrible, lots of hard surfaces to reflect noise, way too loud for comfortable conversation when it’s busy. We sat outside at their sidewalk seating and that was really comfortable, even with the occasional loud motorcycle going by and a few jets landing at SJC going almost directly overhead.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is good but really expensive for what you get. I don’t know how they can justify charging $86 for a prime rib steak. Their mocktails are $14. Not a family or allergy friendly spot. Good maybe for hipsters, Silicon Valley deal makers, and rich Sharks hockey fans. Service is polite but not very accommodating for those with food allergies or vegan. We were told to order the ratatouille.
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Shikira
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So me and four other friends met up here. I got there a little bit late, but it still worked out well. I didn’t feel pressured or anything of that nature. The drinks were pretty decent. My friend ordered a drink that I took over because it was too sweet. We ordered the tomahawk and we shared it. It was a whole ordeal, but the steak was very bland! Even though they lit it on fire, it was still on the warmer side. I’m not really sure what was the point of it getting lit on fire was for. The sauce that they put on top was awful. Very bland. I’ve had much better steak at outback! The potato purée was delicious and the bread pudding and crème brûlée was out of this world!
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The Pressroom is rated 4.3 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

189 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113-1501

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
West Santa Clara Street and Almaden Avenue
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Light Rail Station - Santa Clara StationBus Stop - Santa Clara & 2nd Stop (San Pedro Square, San Jose) (22 bus, 64A bus, 64B bus)(523, 201, 202)Train Station - San Jose Diridon Station (Central San Jose, San Jose)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Cruz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pressroomsj.com/
Phone number
(408) 256-7475
Catering
Host your next private event at The Pressroom, San Jose's newest dining destination. Set in the historic Lyndon Building, The Pressroom honors the city's rich journalistic past while offering a modern and elegant atmosphere. Our venue is perfect for all special occasions from corporate gatherings to intimate soirées and more.
Private party facilities
Contact: stacey@nuvohospitality.com for all Private Event & Catering inquiriesThe Main Dining area - 130ppl for a standing receptionThe PDR - 26 people seated 40 standingThe Bar Mercury - 80 ppl standing, 24 seated The PDR + Bar Mercury - 120 standing, 50 seated

The Pressroom

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Soup of the Day

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cauliflower

Fried Artichoke

Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos

Greens

Arugula Salad

Thai Salad

Cobb Salad

Add To Any Salad

Sandos

Roasted Veggie Sandwich

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Bacon, Apple Slaw, Havarti, Herbed Aioli

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Corned Beef Reuben

Prime Burger

Mains

Grain Bowl

Ratatouille

Handmade Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti

Pan-Seared Salmon

Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast

Steak Frites

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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