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Moroccan, Chinese, Indonesian, Mediterranean, Indian, Asian
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Straits Cafe in San Jose is a three star Asian restaurant. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Know before you go: this place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, catering, lunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT! I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE ON A DATE ON WEDNESDAYS! now, i don't know if it's a thing or not, but wednesdays seem to be drunken karoake night. like seriously. nothing kills a mood more than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My fellas and I got there at roughly 11:30p.m. We paid $10 for the cover charge, however they gave us a coupon for a drink up to $13. We wanted LC's, however they didn't provide that (lame) so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The waitresses have obviously mistaken this place for a Gentleman's Club. Class act, ladies. We also found a fruit fly in our spinach salad. Yum.Three stars for the decent food (without the fruit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place 3.5 stars. I have been here a handful of times ever since it opened, usually on late nights and the whole place is packed. The bar is packed with mostly douchebags,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back to this place for their lychee-tini's. The hostesses seem to be getting more and more stuck-up - they obviously only hire good looking people but they are not friendly at all.We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb is my favorite food. However, I was disappointed because the lamb here is very hard.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Remind me to read menus before I go to restaurants. Or in this case, re-read.I go to Straits pretty often when it's after 10pm and the restaurant becomes a bar, so for that I would give it 4 stars. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was alright. I didn't love it, but I also didn't hate it hahaha My friends and I ordered the chicken lollipops, garlic noodles and potato frites. The chicken wasn't anything special..it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The appetizers here were a fail. Mushy vegetable samosas with too-sweet dipping sauce. Calamari was too doughy and it was served almost cold. We had Mee Goreng, which is always delish and also the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday dinner a few weeks ago and was really disappointed. The food was mediocre at best and way overpriced. It's hard to get the attention of the wait staff and there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's plenty reviews on this place. Six hundred and twenty six to be exact.We all know how cheesy the music can be.We all know how annoying the barstaff can be if you're a guy trying to get served....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place on thursday be poppin the only complaint i have is the wack ass DJ. They for sure need better music.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only been here to go out, and it sucks... it's too small, and the people here aren't that nice. But one perk is if you are a resident you can show your residence card and get in for free and not have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My manfriend & I have been here way too many times. The first couple times were good stuff. After those many times, the food here didn't seem appealing as it use to be. We usually get the crab cakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for dining experience - not the psuedo nightclub experience ;). Pros: Generally the staff are very helpful and friendly. They're always extremely willing to cater for food preferences...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been a long time fan of straits. i used to go the one in palo alto, and was very glad when they opened a location closer to me.some of my all time favs:- roti prata or murtabak- samosa- crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It gets very crowded on the weekends. Food presentation is cool, but it tastes like SH$T. Have your dinner at the seafood place nearby and drop in here for a couple of drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must come for happy hour! It's the best. Appetizers are $3-$5 and drinks are $5 and beer at $3. Sitting is limited though...My hubby and I ordered: 2 rotis (absolute yum!)1 spring roll (yum)1...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my least favorite Straits location out of the 3 I have been to. (The other two are San Francisco and Palo Alto) Food is not terribly bad but I do not like the ambience of this place. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go and hang out with my friends. I love the vibe and the crowd; the food is pretty good but a little expensive. My favorite dish is the Singapore Satay Sticks, its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give more stars as the waitress was nice and the food good. The Laksa almost reminded me of the great food of Singapore. I am old and set in my ways and have only tried a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. But thats bout it. Staff is unfriendly, the owner is pompous. When it turns into a "club" it basically has a bunch of creepy, old asian guys trying to hook up with the waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Came in right before the crowd hit, so lunch/dinner was peaceful.Started out with a Passionflower flavored Singaporean soda and Roti Prata as an appetizer. The Roti was crispy and slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place with a co-worker of mine. She insisted that we go. I guess she loves going to the place. Me - personally not a big fan of this type of ambience at night - loud DJ, really dimly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was debating whether to give 3 or 4 stars, but Im feeling generous today so what the heck 4 stars it is. My recommendations:hainan chickenorigami seabassblack pepper crabPros: Yummy foodVery nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great night at Straits. Always a big fan of the sister location Sino, but the service was awesome tonight. Thanks to Heather, who took great care of my clients! She is a STAR! Great stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty loud, so be prepared.The food is awesome and I haven't been disappointed yet. Just don't expect to go there in the evening for a romantic, mellow meal, because it is crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What I've tried:Crispy CalamariKaffir lime cocktail sauceand jalapeno aioli11.Singapore Satay SticksGrilled skewers of chicken orlamb served with a spicypeanut sauce9.What I'd recommend:Singapore...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The price for two appetizers and two drinks is $50 with tip, give me a break. The experience was ok but I always never seem to be impressed with anything at Santana Row. I would give it 2.5 stars. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had some family time yesterday...we had a late lunch at Straits in Santana Row. I have been to Straits but not in this location. The location was really nice, servers are really cheery which is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool Spot To Relax & Chill.....Just went last Saturday, $10.00 Cover charge which I'm game for, keeps the pockets full or lint and buttons away. Like the saying goes...."If You Ain't Got No Money Take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Your paying for the environment here. Food is mediocre. I probably won't come back here because I choose restaurants based on food experience rather than surroundings. You might have different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've never been to Santana Row.. this was my first experience..Brief Summary- Very busy area- Very "LA"-ish- Expected a wait but got seated immediately, which I appreciate- Didn't like that you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its been a few months since I was here. Overall the experience was fair, food was tasty but small to get full or at least satisfied (and no I do not need Cheesecake or Bucca da Beppo sizes to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my man for cocktails and they were sub par. I had some drink with mango and another with some kind of berry ... I only really remember the good ones and so you can tell by my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright food. Cool place to just hang out after eating.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The several times I have dined here I've stuck to appetizers and cocktails. I must say, the appetizers are tasty but the cocktails are delish. Lively, upscale atmosphere in the evenings with Karaoke...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here before Jr. Prom last year and honestly, it was quite a disappoint. The food was alright. Just decent, not great. Not even that good. The price though, was ridiculous,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but wouldn't say amazing. It's overpriced for what it is... $55 bucks for 2 people for lunch. At night, the bar scene is pretty decent... though they can have a process on getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went out here last night with my girls, and it was definitely not my cup of tea. Music is cool...if your into Prince, MJ, and Madonna. Not cool was the strange array of perverted men who tried to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was here few years back and have no recollection of the food here. This time, the overall food was not exceptionally good, but better than expected...since there were no expectations. The portions...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food. If you want to spend a lot of money of food come here. Everything I have tried tastes great. Although the Tuna Tower reminds me of cat food. The drinks are just okay. I personally prefer a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno, I wasn't that impressed. The girls that work there are FREAKING HOT and tiny, and scantily clad with sexy long hair and big boobs though, so there's that. The huge flares of fire in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
for what i paid, i should have gotten some high class gourmet food, but i didn't!!!!! dangg what is up with the price, i mean yah its santana row, but still dangg. i would have rather tried thea or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times for both wining and dining. It is a great place for dinner/appetizers and drinks/lounging/a night out. My personal favorite is their Roti Prata (as an appetizer). I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say more about this place than has already been said, so just a quick review and some recs. Good food, good service, & fast seating even on the weekends. Can't go wrong with any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to straights for every occasion. Happy hour, dinner with friends, appetizers and drinks, banquet style dinner with a large group, drinks, dancing and more drinks. Straights has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Worst service I've ever had in my life (in America). I came here with a friend and we sat down in the lounge area to the left of the entrance. This oblivious tooth pick of waitress chick must of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be my former go-to place if I was ever at Santana Row. Overall, lots of the dishes were overly sweet and didn't have the same balance of savory/sweet of South East Asian cuisine. I relocated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my boyfriends family to celebrate his sisters birthday. My first dining experience was a few years back and I did not like it. This time however, it was completely different. We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here at night since I'm not a huge fan of "the Row" at night but I have been here many times to eat and day drink lol.I LOVE LOVE the chicken rice. The Roti sammich they have on lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I can honestly say that the food here is quite good. That's why I';m giving it two stars. The Nightlife leaves something to be desired. Between the hours of 9pm and 12am, they really should...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food tastes average. Another overhyped and overrated place in the Bay Area. The singles scene is ok at their Santana Row location. For couples or families, the place is way too noisy. The food has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 out of 5 starsThe Foodteh Fried Calimari appetizer was good, the Chicken Lollipops were good, although they didnt seem very healthy. the steak was very good, and lastly the Seabass tasted decent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is only in reference to the "night life", not food--well what night life??? the place shuts down at midnight from the last time I remember coming..don't think it's changed but I highly doubt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What was it the garlic noodles & the spar ribs. a good combo. my only improvement would be to increase the portion size a little bit. - pleasant on the eyes. Impressive bar runs lengthwise across...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, yummy drinks, but really pricey. We just did dinner here and left before the night life started, but couldn't imagine being in such a small space with so many people. We had reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I admit it. I'm a fan. I visited since the remodel on a Thursday and had a good time. Service seems to be quicker (looks like they added a few more bartenders). The place just got a face lift...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Weds night of all nights and had a blast. It's nestled in beautiful Santana Row and on weds nights the dance floor gets cracking. Only downside is that it closes at 12 midnight and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the lychee martini at this place. They make it perfect - strong, but delicious. Their food is pretty good, but I would think twice about spending this much again on Asian food if it wasn't some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to eat at this place like 3 times a week a few years ago before it got all night club. I loved most of their little appetizers and stuff, especially the roti with curry dip. I think the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row is very nice in general. My cousins and I came here for drinks and dinner on a Monday night. There was a good amount of people at the restaurant for a Monday. The food was good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HEADLINE: Dinner / drinks was OK, and we escaped before the nightlife crashed the scene Santana Row was alive this past Saturday evening ... lotsa street festival type stuff going on. Wifey and I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food, but very very pricey! Santana Row is a very posh strip of high end shopping. This weekend when I was there sitting "outside" (read - sitting at a table in walkway between two restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive drinks and food mixed in with fancy decor and club like ambiance. Sitting on the patio is the way to go so one doesn't need to shout across the table to talk. The food is decent in quality...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak about the lunch here since it's been the only time I've eaten here. Always wanted to try this place since I always pass it from the parking lot into Santana Row. Never realized it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Nightlife review) By day, this place is an eloquent Restaurant, by night, its a clubish/dance place. I went for my boyfriend's sister's birthday last night, and it was pretty fun! The only downfall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are you serious right now?? Really??? Seriously? dude, when i went this place was infested with GROSS men. I mean seriously? We're not stupid, stop pretending to move your arm, when you're really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really good place to go with a group and try their "Small Plates". The bar is also a decent place if you are traveling alone on business to get a great meal and try 2 or so small plates. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it was going to be better. I ordered satay and a whole pepper crab. The satay was delicious, however, the portions were tiny. I feel like an appetizer should be able to be shared with more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Roti Prata. The samosas are also yummy... we only had these two appetizers and some drinks so I don't know about the rest of the menu, but this stuff was great. And, the atmosphere gets an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner with a girlfriend. The wait was 30 minute for a table. The hostess agreed to let us sit at the lounge area, and order some drinks and our food while we wait for our table. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was my friend's birthday. We kept ordering rounds of shooters everywhere, but service is a bit slow. It wasn't the fact that they took long to make drinks, but rather some of the servers were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
friends in town? on a casual date'straits is definitely the place to go, anytime and everytime. let's just say i love everything about this place. the spacious interior with the warm, classy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for birthdays, dates & girls' night out. The servers are all very friendly & the environment is relaxed & chill. My favorite dishes are the garlic noodles (served with or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could rate just the roti prata, this place would get 5 stars. After having a full dinner at Pizza Antica, Donna and I still wanted to hang out, so we walked across the street to Straits to grab...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(Dinner review)My friend had her birthday dinner here. She made reservations for 15 people a week in advance. It was a Friday night, Reservation for 15 people at 7pm. We all show up at 6:30 because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Saturday night for the first time. My friend and I waited at the bar for our table. I got a mangopolitan and my friend got a mojito, which were superb! The second round of drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I waited for my food for an hour and NO it wasn't a miscommunication. Why did I choose to wait for my food instead of just walking out? It made it all better to leave our nit wit waitress NO tip and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the starters roti prata, crispy calamara, and tuna tower. Each had it's own unique flavor from the crafty sauces. The roti was traidional but the burrito wrapper was nicely crisped. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to straigts a many times and it really went downhill this last visit. We ordered the Banana Blossom salad which tasted bland. Next came out the Calamari which was good. After what felt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service is much improved and if you go on the right day at the right time, Straits can actually be enjoyable.My friend and I prefer Sunday afternoons when the weather is nice, the crowd is absent, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came to straights for the first time, after my friend recommended me to come. We started off with the Roti Prata & the corn fritter. They were both really good. the Roti Prata was soft but flakey...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
woah woah woah!!!I recall hanging out at straits maybe 2-3 weeks ago.. and now.. what happened?!?!i walked by there with my friend last night and suddenly i saw the wall of the lounge area covered in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
what happen to this place? had lunch and the price is absolutely ridiculous! the food is so bland. pad Thai ? the chicken was disgusting! the roti prata that I used to love? hard as rubber? and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic noodles, yummm. Food is pretty decent, also a chill place to hangout only when its not packed. Not good for clubbin' though, basically to just chill.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish my boyfriend and I ordered was tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's good that this place is FREE cover. But that's about all that's good about this place.Rant time:My main complaint is with the way they setup their whole floor plan.Just imagine that "Soul Train...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! A little pricey but worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sporadic and Inconsistent -- But Fun.: Straits Santana Row is always packed; the bar area is always shoulder to shoulder and it amazes me that this place is a venue for little halter tops. The Straits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 stars to Straits and they DO deserve it but I omit a star beacause the prettiest girl to ever tend bar, Johanna, no longer graces us barflies with her presence. Oh, well...angels do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i really had higher hopes for this place. it's too bad it didn't chalk up to my expectations.as someone familiar with singaporean/ asian fusion cuisine, i really thought that straits should have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Friday Night Life:If you like cougars, and I am talking legit leather-faced older white women, not the 30-something asian chicks that are ugly but blame it on cougarism, then go here. If you like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times already but it's been awhile. The girls and I came for dinner last night. When we got inside, the Asian hostess asks 'how many?' and we answered, "four." There was a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the first couple of times that I've been to this place, I had a 4 star experience. BUT, my most recent visit was not that that great. Appetizers came out in a flash along with the beverages. A...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My highlights:-Slooty Servers! The hostess and waitresses are so slutty! I know its good for men and for business, but its a constant bother to me having to see their hoo-hoo peek out from under their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Thursday evening and was seated right away. It was my first visit. Our waitress was very pushy on upselling us on additional items. Service was also slow. The food was good, but probably...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straits in San Jose isn't as sleek looking as the one in SF, but food is just as good. Service was really impersonal though, but that could be a reflection of the location. Santana Row is not a place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
RANDOM.That would be the word for the night. FYI, this review is strictly for the nightlife. They've got the most "interesting" mix of people at their lounge: cougars aplenty, European men in tight...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place had some of the best service I've experienced in a while. Our server (I forgot her name but a very sweet and friendly brunette) was ridiculously attentive and on top of her stuff for how...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From what I've heard, the owner of Straits also own Sino. The ambiance is great but can be crowded. I would give it a 3.5 stars.Roti Prata: really good Indian flatbread, the sauce is the best part...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Like other reviewers have mentioned, the portions are definitely smaller than we'd all like. I came with a group of 11 and we had to order 2-3 of every appetizer and entree. The food is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined at Straits for the 2nd time this afternoon. A few old girlfriends and I decided to get together to reminisce the good old days. I had been to Straits maybe a year ago with a dear friend who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have been to straits before to hang out and have drinks.i have not been here for lunch but we are meeting some girlfriends so why not Santana Row and at Straits.I ordered the pad thai...simple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the worst service ever. i made reservations for a couple of my friends and so we got there and the host said that we had to wait and we freaked waited 2 hours past our reservations just because there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i hate this place even more now...after coming here for a bday dinner sat...i've officially demoted this restaurant to be on my "dont ever come back here unless i hit the lottery and its the only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service was exceedingly slow, the waiters were paying more attention to the hostesses. I got a chicken caesar salad which had no dressing and over cooked dry chicken. I just couldn't justify $14 for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I understand that you pay for the environment, not the food. Well, THE ENVIRONMENT SUCKS!!!!!NEVER AGAIN!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good:I like the place but not the food. This place is actually good for business meetings, that's why I only go here when my company pays.The bad:I am not against expensive restaurant, but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, let's get one thing straight. This food is not good Singaporean. The Mee Goren and Pad Thai are made with some other bizarre recipe just to name two. If you go here your going for the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to place for some good people watching....I have always been a fan of the food and the ambiance at straits. Sometimes the service could use a little help. They are always super busy and seem a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What the heck happened to this restaurant? This is not Asian/Singaporean food. I guess they had to cater to the crowd. And the drinks, could you please put alcohol in it? The crowd, eh, lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino's and Straits are owned by the same guy and there are only minor differences between the 2. The food is decent but extremely overpriced but the crowd as Straits is a lot older, mostly fugly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, trendy restaurant that was PACKED on a Saturday night. It took a while to get seated, even with reservations. The food was asian fusion, and the lobster pad thai was delicious and very good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: this review is for the nightlife only!ummm, yea, no thanks!!!SO CROWDED. We came here at around 10/1030 and there was already a line to get in. When we finally get to the front the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh i wish they have a bigger dance floor...everytime i come here its always crowded...i've never tried the food here...just came here to drink and dance because there was no cover charge..hahaha im a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on the weekend not too long ago. It's half club/half restaurant. The ambiance and decor are nice. It's nothing too spectacular. The food? Mmm! Asian fusion food is always bomb. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I can see why this place got the rating it did. Honestly though, I don't know why anyone's surprised. When it comes to these types of places, you're paying more for the environment than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First Impressions: (Arrived 8:00pm) I came to a uber trendy place. I have been here only for dinner,so lunch it might be a lot more calm. At night, it is a dance club for the 30s and over or should...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so we stumbled into this place after Roux before the club line could stop us in our tracks. And despite the dim lit ambiance, diverse people, sexual energy, etc I still only give it three...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I decided to do dinner on the row. We decided on Straits, and when we arrived we were immediately seated. For appetizers we ordered Calamari and a Caesar salad. We were sitting and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jackson........ come get yo babae off my thigh!Add two stars for the DJ playing Miami Sound Machine!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4A50EHwCjYOnly a few venues and DJ can pull this off!Add one star...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
over priced, poor service. The bright spot is the manager, she is adorable!We ordered the soup (a seafood "stew") it was tart and savory. Very little fish and it was so hasitly flung at me, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 star toward the low end.... and here is why:let's start with the reservation :) They have reservation on their website, I was like coool.. I won't have to pick up a phone and wait... Click on it for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not sure if i'd come back here or not... ESPECIALLY on a friday or saturday. the place turns into a really annoying loud "supper club" or whatever they call it and it's obnoxious. the music is loud....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Douche-baggery at it's Upmost Mostest-ness. Add a spice of pretension, some caking of make up, and Studio 47 style and ultra lounge people that are running their credit cards to the max to look like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Straits before; a long time ago. I actually thought I've reviewed it but I guess I didnt. The first time I went to Straits was for a dinner with some girlfriends. It was a while ago but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the items are ridiculously delicious and well, those items are usually overpriced. Then again, some of the items are not that delicious at all, and those items are also usually overpriced....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me help you get this straight....(pun intended). This restaurant is a big miss in anyones book. Avoid it, and rest content in your heart that you just passed on a ridiculously overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i live in LA but my parents and most of my college friends live up here in the bay area. when i come home to visit friends, we somehow always wind up at santana row - the shittiest place on earth. and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came with a large party, and we ate family style, so I actually had the chance to try a lot of their menu items. Sadly, this was months before I joined Yelp, so I'll do my best to remember how each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
gosh im on a review updating spree. anyhow, as usual.. i dont care too much for the food here. but, if you want some entertainment after hours, come here! late at night, there's a great mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, a little $$, staff a little pretentious, but they are working it...it IS on Santana Row, no one is claiming to be down to earth here. Do not come here for the bar, it gets way crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST LYCHEE MARTINIS. EVER. They are so delicious! I usually end up getting one more...Sometimes I go here on Sunday afternoons for an irregularly-timed cocktail, when it's pretty slow, but you get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a 5 star but the hostesses here are so conceited it makes it a pain to come here. But then again, i love the food! I think you get that stuck up feeling just from people in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5...Between Straits and Sinos, I like Straits better. Different fusion and interesting dishes. This is a good place for special occasions and I've been here a few times to dine with friends for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits has THE best mojitos, bar none. Come here in the evening and order up a round of them for your friends, and you'll be the hippest, coolest person in a restaurant and area that tries way too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this restaurant, we usually go on a friday or saturday night. Its always super busy but none the less the food is really good. There's a dj there on the weekends and the music played is top...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came for an early dinner with my parents on a Tuesday Night. We arrived just before 5pm and were seated promptly as it was not busy. What i enjoy about Straits is the decor; warm slatted wood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
not a fan of this place. the food wasnt great at all.at least for me it wasnt.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TOTALLY AWESOME!ok: food is good, the waitress, Catherine, Asian: SOOOOO LOVELY!And then, when the night warms up, totally worth it! "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a gourmet cook, but I know what I like. I thought the food here was very good and my friends thought so too, even if it was slightly on the exotic side.This is a modern restaurant in upmarket...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the price, this is a total disappointment. Both from an alcoholic and gastronomic point of view.First the drinks - in a word, weak. I had a gin & lime drink of some sort (like a Tom Collins) and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeesh. Straits is like Asian fusion at its worst: trying too hard to be something better than what it really is.There are way too many flavors that are "daringly" thrown together - for me, they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 Stars Came here a few days ago for my gf's bday dinner w/ her friends. Chopped up version of review:Good - - We were about 1 hours late (persian time), but they didn't give us any attitude about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"PROS:Somewhat authentic chicken riceCONS:No nearby parkingLong waitRUDE RUDE RUDE staffWHORE-ish looking staffTOTALLY Overpriced
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I love Straits! The food is excellent and the drinks are even better, our favorite is the Lychee Martini! Straits has a great lounge ambiance and there is usually a DJ on Fridays and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally have never had a bad experience for the many times I've come here. The venue layout isn't bad but it can get cramped easy due to the popularity of this spot especially on the weekends and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was hard for me to decide between 3 or 4 stars.i used to go to straits on a regular basis until all my friends just stopped going. ii guess we just got kinda tired of the same. songs. every. night....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. This used to be a favorite place of mine to go to grab some drinks after shopping at Valley Fair and Santana Row, but never again.I was always accommodated with decent service. On a slow Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After scarfing down a burger at The Counter, my friends and I decided to grab a drink at Straits. Usually, this place is packed with cougars, but it was pretty quiet. Being that it was a three day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is gonna be STRAIT to the point.DRINKS: not that tasty, but they were STRONG so you can't complain.FOOD: nothing special! The food tasted looked and good, but typical of most restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would not come here again. The food was way overpriced, and the service was terrible. The roti prata was pretty good, especially with the curry dipping sauce. The crab cakes were different... but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to have dinner. Very festive, tasty food and a wide variety of menu options to choose from. We went here on Valentine's Day and our server was excellent, very friendly and everyone at our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have given it a 3 stars if the prices were more reasonable. But, considering quality, quantity, and price...2.5 stars is the best I can do. First of all, the medium order of rice was $4. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy their service here but I'm not too crazy about their main courses here and the flavor. Their appetizers selection is great and a great idea when you have a large party. I had their Reisling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food better here than Sino even though same owners. Drinks are similar and its seems not to be as crowded as SIno on busy nightsGarlic noodles are great despite what some say and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have totally given up on Straits and haven't been here in years - not even during the 2 years that I lived in the building above it! When it first opened, it was pretty darn new and I enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is mediocre. Nothing that really made me say wow. Even worst is the crowd during the night. It is a bunch of spikey haired muscle Ed Hardy tees douches gathering up for their weekly meetings....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there in a large group for lunch and tried almost everything on the menu. The food and the flavors are the best thing about this place. I'm a big fan of Southeast Asian food so I'm partial....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I threw my graduation dinner here for family and friends a few years back. I still love the food and cocktails although a bit over rated and it is a shame that the place is infested with hookers now...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, Look, before I start this thing there's something you should be realizing, based on the polarity of the reviews: you are either going to love it or hate it.I just got back from dinner here, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot go back to this location....ever. The chicken did not taste like chicken and was completely inedible. I was shocked that they would use such poor quality meat in a dish. Saying that, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, as I read my fellow reviewers comments I wondered, do I pontificate about the sentence "the place to be seen at the Row.." A grimace with a slow shake of the head came over me. I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the worse calamari ever. Moreover, the service wasn't very good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I like the drinks here. I can actually drink them rather taking a tiny "sip" every 10 minutes and scrunching up my face in disgust. Guess why? Because the drinks at Straits are incredibly watered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Straits never does me wrong. That is more than I can say for the past 3 guys I've met. HA.Straits - 1Boys - 0Okay, maybe that was a bit harsh but really, Straits has delicious food in a posh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food served in this restaurant is not Singaporean food. It is a pale imitation of what you'd expect to find in Singapore / Malaysia. The stuff sold here is based on street side food or food found...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good appetizers, mediocre entrees. (Barely-cooked chicken?!) Very overpriced for what it is. Doesn't compare to Sino (down the block), or to the Palo Alto Straits.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family has traveled to Singapore numerous times on our way to India, and over the years I have become a big fan. I'd seen this restaurant numerous times but never actually eaten there. Last Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For all the years that I've been eating here, the food never disappoints. All the drinks are good at Santana Row prices. Usually there is a decent collection of scenery to look at. Although during...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here I was pretty satisfied with Straits. I don't remember what was ordered... some curry dish, another chicken dish on top of rice, all family style. Decent portions, delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have only been here for dancing after 10pm and it's very crowded but a good place. it's pretty, their drinks are okay and the dance floor is grooving.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on a number of occasions, but the most recent was for dinner on this past New Year's Eve. We had a group of about 20 people in that little room in the back and I really had no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor , ambiance, bar, kitchen etc. are beautifully furnished & up to par. The food on the other hand could be much better i would say. I had the poh pia , oyster, clams, seafood rotti, calamari,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I entered the place, I had the preconceived notion that it was going to be a yuppy place with overpriced dishes and portions I could sneak away in my pocket. It was for a birthday party, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly based on their food as I have not been to Straits' bar/club scene enough times to write a review on that. I thought the food was good...my brothers and I recently took our mom...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on several occasions dinners & for drinks, & I have never been disappointed until recently... My bf & I had dinner here a couple nights ago because I was craving their ahi tuna tower &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Santana Row is pretentious and where to go if you want to be seen, but I come back because of the cool shops and some of the restaurants--one of which is Straits. I really like the food... try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I normally come here to drink. As far as bars go, it's not too bad for a place that likes to be fancy, and the liquor choice isn't bad (but it's decidedly not all that high-end...)...Finally actually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a million times...and agree with the 3 star average rating from fellow Yelpers. It's good...very "The Row" with the interior design, trendy music, etc.However, I'm writing this review...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, and certainly the hotspot after work.Here's my take on the food:- poke tuna tower was exquisite- the banana blossom salad a bit soggy, too much chicken - steam fish - delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting place on a Wednesday night. We went here after eating at Pizza Antica across the street. Yes, Straits is a restaurant, although I didn't know that then. After some unspecified,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A fly flew out of our food and then the management decided it was a good idea to be rude and condescending. Over priced food and horrible service (at least this location). I got in contact with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't experience any of the weird crowds people mention here, so I think our experience was better.First off, the food is expensive, but what can you expect at santana row? It is pretty noisy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row knows how to pick their restaurants!! I came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. Everyone was probably Christmas shopping. Oh well. GREAT for me. Despite the fact that it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool place, great meet market, if u looking for 1 night stand go there.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service is sliding downhill like I've never experinced. They ARE SO desperate to cram people in and turn tables that we got rushed so bad - I won't be back. I'll go to Sino where they take time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I am not one to linger and lounge around the polished venues and pretentiousness which is Santana Row. I was brought here for an informal meeting and it being around 4 pm was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row is already DOUCHE BAG CAPITOL OF SILICON VALLEY!!!Sino is the DOUCHEBAG CORE of Santana Row.The thing I never did like about Santana Row is that there's a certain crowd of people who go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here for the atomosphere and GARLIC NOODLES. Everything else is bleh. Good thing garlic noodles are more affordable. Don't even THINK about getting thai iced tea. BLAND!!! Chop che; GROSS!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there twice. First for dinner. The last one for dinner and dancing.Had I only known that place is jiggin, I should have worn my 'fuck me NOW HERE' pumps-dancing shoes the first time I went there....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is still crowded as ever on a Saturday night. But the new catch is that I went here only to dance the night away. I danced to "Kiss A Girl" and saw it in action *gasps* Then I danced to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just for the bar area. We came here to meet a few friends on Sat. night. The mojitos were just average. The crowd is made of up mostly tech people. The bartenders were not that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Straits...what happaned to you?! I regret having to write such a bad review on a place I consider one of my favorite places to be. But some things need to be mentioned!First things first. We came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Let me preface this review by saying that I have never given one star to any establishment (although that motel in New Mexico with the moist squishy carpets *shudder* would be a prime target if I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
lets see, this place is really cracking at nights. so I've been here a couple times. first time, it was my girlfriend and I, I enjoyed the food a lot, umm dont get the muscles, theyre super fishy, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tina's Evaluation:Taste: ( C- )Authenticity: ( n/a ) fusionPortions: ( B )Service: ( A )Ambiance: ( B )Price: ( C )Comments:My blind date took me to this place and well our waitress was really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good fusion-style food. If you're having dinner, get there in plenty of time to finish your meal before 9:30pm -- around that time their popular bar begins to get crowded and the patrons tend to spill...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to this place! I have been a fan since my days back at Anthro! Too many memories leaving that place drunk! I love the lemon drops and can never get enough! I went there this past...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food never disappoints here.Theres a large choice and always something new you feel like trying.The place itself is noisy and theres a band playing a few times a week.Since it is Santana Row, it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for some raw oysters! They are delicious! Food is alright but try their dessert, the creme brulee with some type of rice or banana in it. It was delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fond (good & bad) memories of Straits @ Santana Row........* Dinner reunion with my LA friends* A date from hell that u would like to forgetAnd last night, we had a one hour to kill before the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was a random wednesday night outing and the music was fun (a good mix of old school - BBD and montell jordan and your normal radio mix) so i had a pretty good time for the most part.on this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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I LOVE this place. Half the restaurant is a bar, where people often stand, socialize, and drink. The other half are the dining tables. My friends and I enjoy the food so much we often scrap our dishes. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool...it is, of course, the classic meat market. But...but, the bartenders are spot on. They've got you- locked in, loaded, ready to go. There is literally BARELY standing room only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here late one weekend with a friend, the wait was about twenty minutes so they took down my friend's cell phone and called us when our table was ready (we passed the time by roaming around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time i came here was when my friend's from Las Vegas did a tour and decided to have a little after party here, but then changed plans and have their party at their hotel, anyways i think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually kind of a fan of this place because I like the flavor of their foods and the ambiance is great for a night out that's slightly more upscale than the normal casual Chili's night.They do...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
there is only one good thing i can say about this place and that is, it has some beautiful women there. the food is not what i expected. ive been told it is extremely good and i beg to differ....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is passable, the word "value" isn't used here but that's why you have the white tablecloths and silverware. Actually I asked for a pair of chopsticks, is this not how we Asians like to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good, but a somewhat expensive for the food that you get. I prefer places like banana leaf, but this place definitely has different things on the menu, so one can't substitute the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a hot waiter here. I wonder if my BF is getting sick of places where I pretend to ogle..oogle...whatever... the waiter. Well, too bad.We had the lobster pad thai, SMALL, but still good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, its a bit pricey. But, this restaurant is still one of my faves. Roti prata, tuna tower, nasi goreng rice and the rendang beef is good. Haven't tried anything else on the menu, but I will next...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright the three stars are for the sleekness of the bar and the quality of the drinks...They have a good amount of alcohol in them, and they are well sized. This place is a good set up for mingling,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good, nothing unique, but very good. I have always received great service so good with me. I love shopping at Valley Fair and walking across the street to window shop at SR and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rude service, horrible dinner time when it comes to Thursday-Saturday night (it's litterally is a night club in there and they ID you right at the door, since when do restaurant do that). The only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best part - Its Santana Row.Pluses- Food's actually pretty good. Fun people, pretty girls, rich nerds. Minuses - Too loud, too crowded. A bit on the pricey side.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Black pepper crab is the best here!bad service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with other reviews, service is sometimes bad, especially when it gets crowded as it does on Fri-Sat nights. The amount of cologne at this hour makes it difficult to eat, so I tend to eat here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a nutshell: I feel ashamed and embarrassed for the SF Strait's location to even be associated with this location! The two only share the same owners but it stops there.I find the food at this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service at this restaurant/bar was so ridiculously bad that it deserves only 1 star but the decor, ambience and outdoor seating is trendy yet comfy. We ordered the Indian flatbread and satay,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just not cool. My clothes aren't fancy enough, my heels aren't high enough, and I'm old and I hate loud music. I'm incapable of enjoying Straits. I've been here twice and each time I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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I love this place, great atmosphere, great food. high quality food. i love the garlic noodles. good variety of different types of food, asian fusion. service is pretty good and they also have live music some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Completely subpar as a restaurant, but the crowds certainly don't come here for the food, which can be hit-or-miss and PF-changy with a price tag. I've had nothing but appetizers and drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, this place use to make me cringe with pocket tightening anxiousness every time I walked by. There have been a total of two experiences here for me thus far in life. The first time was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! They serve Singaporean cuisine, oysters in the half shell, lamb chops, sushi, ... Then it turns into a dance club after dark with cool music mix. I'd say this is a nice place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last Saturday, it was okay, food was "average", but I loved the enviornment, very good crowd, very crowded dance floor, had the Peach Margarita..Yum..I LOVED the music..I would totally come...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was not that amazing. We went for a friend's birthday and i was far from impressed. The fried rice was good, but not amazing. The ribs were burnt and the i couldn't even finish my crab cakes....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So more of a story than a review....It's about 7p on a Tuesday... and having never been to Straits before I arrive a little early. My friend who I was meeting isn't there yet (come to find out she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My faves are the Roti Prata and Sea Bass although you can pretty much randomly pick things off the menu and they will all be good. To drink, try their mango mojitos or mango margaritas, both yummy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straights is pretty good. There are some dishes that are good but its not the greatest food. During the weekend this place turns into a night club. Straights is right next door to Cocola's Cafe and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre in my opinion if your interested in dinner. For eye candy and the club scene this might be your place. The chicken lollipops were very sweet and the 'family' style dining includes super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Straits there is. Been to the one in Westfield SF and by far, you should go to this one. A bit pricey yet it shouldn't matter if you enjoy good food. Try the calamari for starters and sea bass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While in Nor Cali, Straits is almost a must for me. On my last three trips to San Jose/San Francisco, I have stopped by this restaurant all three times. The first two times I ate at Straits was in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here for a few times for drinks. Great place for checking out eye-candy with a good drink. Music is decent and you can get your groove on if you can bounce your booty around on the tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tried just about everything no their menu, came here twice and for "asian fusian" its pretty good. This place gets pretty crowded for dinner even if you make reservations, just too little space and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never eaten dinner here before so this review is purely based off of the nightlife when the DJ shows up...I love this spot because of the fact that I can grab my drink and have a good time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is good. It's what I call "trendy good". It's a lively place, busy, located in the very chic Santana Row. To me it's no different from the other trendy places where the menu prices not only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's three-star average is pretty much spot-on; not bad, but overrated. I've only had seafood dishes here. The oysters were fine; not memorable, but fine. Tuna tartare was your average tuna tartare.In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I was in college, Straits Cafe has been one of my favorites. Located in Santana Row, it's in midst of great shopping and other good eats. My favorites: the calamari and roti. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is SOOO overrated. Geez. The food here is NOT amazing. It's good (very few select dishes), but not amazing...or anywhere close for the matter.If you're looking for a nice place for a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up:1. live band playing in the day on Sundays (may also play on other days).2. full bar3. dancing at night4. amazing garlic fries5. lounge/bar/outside and inside restaurant seating options...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's make one thing clear, Straits Cafe is a restaurant worth going to...in San Francisco. However, Straits Cafe in Santana Row was surprisingly terrible. We were seated at our table and minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before but I was really blown away by the restaurant on my last visit. First off, make reservations because there WILL be a wait, I promise you. Opentable is the easiest way to go. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place would've rated 3 stars if not for the overwhelming presence of dorks drenched in kenneth cole whose high-fiving stunk up the joint. I was there on a weeknight around 9pm trying to take in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
as a Restaurant I give Straits 2 stars. Once again, Santana Row does not have any great restaurants if you are a true appreciator of the culinary arts. I do eat it still once in a while only because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS!!!!! the spare ribs, the indian flat bread, the sea bass, the rice, and even the fries! Everything is super delicious here and I would definitely recommend it as one of the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me be the first to tell you ..that I love SANTANA ROW..I know..I know it is over rated and there are a lot of people there that walk with major sticks up their asses...and noses that are always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food at straits! Have the seafood platter and a bottle of bubbly.Friday and Saturday nights are a bit to "clubby" if you are looking to have a quiet dinner.Sunday brunch you must try the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is fine. The food, the service, etc. It's a great dining area, but the music is pumped a little too loud, an acknowledgment to the great deal of bar patronage. As others have noted,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is a popular place at Santana Row since it has a little dance floor. ;) The food is fusion and my personal favorite dish is the Origami Seabass. =) I almost always order this dish every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had barely eaten that day when I came here for dinner. We ordered a bunch of plates and ate all of them clean! One thing I tried that was different were the ribs...Heaven. The meat was falling off...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad food. Poor service. The seating inside is cramped and horribly uncomfortable. I also don't appreciate the douchey creeps that sit outside and stare at people. Ick!
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like Sino, this Straits falls under the "breastraunt" category--in terms of both the female workers and the female clientA�le. I prefer the Straits in PA--it's less crowded, you can hold a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I came to Straits one night soon after she moved to Santa Clara. We'd been around Santana Row before, liked the area and assumed it would have good restaurants. We were hoping for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two words........CUTE WAITRESSES!I think this is the ONLY reason why it's so popular. Yeah, the bar scene is alright. But, I don't think ppl actually come for the food. If they do, they need to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to go here for food but I did get a chance to go out last night and experience it in a more club-like format. Like any other place in the South Bay, the people here range from the ghetto...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like many other Santana Row Restaurants, this restaurant is typical in that it is overpriced and overrated. However, due to its location, people watching and the fact that it turns into a night club...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not impressed. the tamarind beef was too salty (and overpriced at $26) and the chow kway teow was also too salty and didn't have enough noodles. the indonesian corn croquettes tasted like just corn...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is this a gay bar?
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know much about this place before eating there and it wasn't planned. Got in relatively quickly on a Friday or Saturday night (dinner time) after hanging out at the bar. The mojito's were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So fellow yelp buddy John B and I came here after a wine festival and took in some drinks while the weather was nice. We had the lychee martini (which apparently is off the menu now, but is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Ambience.Yummy Crab Cakes, must try
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately, we did not stay too long. It was just way too crowded. It was hot inside, zero ventilation and it was really stinky. I am not talking food. The food is tasty as are the drinks but... I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very impressive for an americanized Chinese place. It is a very trendy place, not your typical Chinese restaurant, PF Changish. My friend knows the head Chef so we were given a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally over-rated. It's pricey but you can have better quality food at your family operated local hole in a wall joint.People go to straits to be seen. Only good thing about it is that waiters were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is not that great. I would personally prefer Sino over Straits. Their food is too salty and some were bland. The only good thing about this resturant is the fact that the food is served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!! After eating at hundreds of delectable New York restaurants and having to move back to the Bay, a place like Straits makes me forget I am in San Jose. The food, atmosphere, and service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I need to add this restaurant to my "overpriced and overrated" restaurant list.I discovered this place while exploring Santana Row (nice outdoor mall, first time here) and was looking for something...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is: CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS!! Yeah, dude. Spicy, BBQ soaked chicken lollipops. Get some.I would also recommend the corn fritters. The ahi tuna was par for the course but went really well with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A-OK... i've been there once. I need to go a couple more times to give a more precise rating. for my first time, my server was excellent so cheery and her energy was contagious. she was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First time to Santana Row. The place looks pretty fancy. Me and my friends, a bunch of innocent looking kids, came here and unsurprisingly got ignored. The food was OK, but the fried calamari was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience and location outstanding, and service was very good as well. You can tell they run a very tight ship at this location. Sadly, I didn't think the food backed up the warm and fuzzy feeling the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, service is great, menu not overpriced either.At night, they have a DJ or a live band. People dance, have drinks and enjoy themselves. It's not a night club but sometimes it feels like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love fusion food so i thought that this place would have been spectacular because of the asian/indian mix. The menu items were described very well (props to the menu writer) but once we ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a work offsite. The food was ok but the price was not worth it - good thing I did not have to pay out of my own pocket. This is just another overprice restaurant with mediocre food at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not fucking worth it on any level. Actually, avoid any restaurant at Santana Row. Except maybe Blowfish.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
liked the lamb
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for food unfortunately. I ordered the mee goreng and it was completely off. The noodles were coated in an overly sweet one-dimensional sauce with garnishes disguised as mee goreng....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places I like to go to after I get off work because it's close (I work at VF) and the food is good. The prices are decent for what you get. The rice and calamari are my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place for me is lukewarm. I love it for Sunday afternoon's having drinks with friends. It's lively and always jumping. Now Karaoke night is hilarious. This place is the like the who's who of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For Malaysian food Straits is second only to Banana Leaf in the south bay. The food and menu is what you would expect from a Asian mets Indian style restaurant. The staff are well dressed and I dare...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am underage, but this place looked pretty swanky so i decided to treat my friends out here for my 18th birthday.Alright, the bill was $240 and none of us were FULL.THe portions were too small but i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OK. I know it's really poppin on Sunday's but I know it's not for the food! The last time I went was because I had a 100 gift card there so I took one of my girlfriends. She and I bought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here with a friend one weekend while shopping at Valley Fair and Santana Row. We had the ahi tuna tower, samosas, and the chicken with aromatic rice. The ahi was fabulous with a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a fun and lively place. The food is good across the bored. The Lobster Pad Thai is delish and the Naan with curry sauce is a great way to start the meal. Wednesday nights are a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is just a review for the bar. Went there for happy hour drinks and got the worst service ever. We waited for 10 minutes, went to the bartender and asked for a waitress, waited for the waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty alright, albeit a little overpriced. The chilli crab is awesome, but be prepared to make a huge mess. The noodle dishes here are the best, but are too overpriced in my opinion...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in Santana Row shopping and you're hungry, this is the place to drop in if you're feeling asian fusion food. I usually have dinner here, so my favorites would be the ribs and the curry....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the five star rating is solely based on the food ----First visit: company holiday party so we had the private room to ourselves - being a restaurant on santana row i didn't have very high...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great-tasting food but in very small portions. Drinks are good (lychee martini is the best). It's the perfect place for after work drinks or a first date.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy a few of the dishes that they serve here. Not bad. Considering that it's located in Santana Row, I guess you can say that the prices to this place isn't that bad. Food is served in small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here for the first time on Saturday after watching the new Hulk movie. Since I had eaten at the San Francisco Straits (before it moved to the Westfield mall and at its newer location) on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have dined at Straits in San Francisco, Burlingame, and San Jose. By far this is the worst location to dine. I get how they turn the space into the clubby/lounge feel on the evening and during the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went to eat here once and from what i remember it was delicious. it was asian fusion and the drinks were decent too.but i went to straits on a friday night randomly and thought it seemed pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for the space, the ambiance, the crowd, and the staff, I would actually dine here. So really, they would need to change everything but the food for them to receive the exquisite pleasure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After getting squashed left and right by hot and sticky people near the bar, we finally made it up to the front of the counter, not knowing that we would have to wait 30 minutes to get a few drinks!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow! their special is the lemon grass steak. you must let this melt all over your mouth. could possibly be the best steak I've ever had!!! the lobster bisque was too thin. lastly, the girls...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you think that you can judge a restaurant by how busy it is, you are clearly WRONG. This place is packed on weekends and I waited 30min at the crowded bar for a table for two. The crowd is all over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
never eaten here. the place is fancy, and could have potential. but i'd just like to comment that i ordered my drink on a friday night at 12:30, and 15 minutes later, the lights started to turn on,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for drinks and apps by the time I got here my friends had already paid for a bottle so I cannot fully comment on the prices. What I can comment on is the strange crowd.They were playing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love coming here but recently they changed the menu a bit . The calamari was over cooked, and the crabcakes were very dry. I think the highlight of my dinner was my lychee martini. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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The waitresses were rude and kept pushing for us order more appetizers than we could eat. The food was good, but the experiences was ruined by the bad service.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just okay. The food is over priced for what you get. Great drinks. If going S Row I would recomend hittin up the counter, or maggiano's.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came in at around 4:30pm and hung out at the bar. It was very low key, sorta posh, and it was very pretty. The natural lighting gave this place a very elegant and cozy feel. Had two glasses of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So so sad...I happen to like Straits in Burlingame and in SF. Too bad the one in Santana Row just plain sucks.I went there for an early dinner and the place was pretty empty. We were seated promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the food. Would highly recommend the ahi tuna tower, garlic noodles, origami sea bass, tamarind beef, and frites.Unfortunately the food is the only good thing about the place on a Thurs-Sat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our dinner started out quite nice...pleasant server, quick attention to beverages, refilling water glasses, food came at a nice pace. We had the spring rolls with prawns and chinese sausage and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So you walk into Straits, and you are struck by the nice modern fancy decor. Beautiful people are dressed well and talking about their portfolios. You say to yourself, this place is pretty nice.You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My old man swears by this place. He and my mom have had a few casual dinners here and always come away with big smiles on their faces. Unfortunately every experience of mine has been pretty lame,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks and atmosphere are always good here.Everytime I've gone lately, i've been more and more disappointed with the food. Right now, the only thing that would make me go back is the two really cute...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
they only gave me 2 pieces of CHICKEN in my order of thai basil chickenDon't order the thai basil chicken, the drinks were good though, the food was mediocre at best. The hostess was hot
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times, mainly at the request of the wifey and I feel it's just a little too over priced. Must be paying for the scene? Anyway our last visit prompted this review. Upon arriving we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last night with my BFF after dinner for some desserts, which just ended up to be some drinks at the bar. I've been here a lot of times, food is fairly okay but i'm going to focus on my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When in San Jose, do as the masses do and go to Santana Row for the best "L.A. style people watching" outside of Los Angeles.I'm not a fan of the South Bay, sorry to say, but my bro goes to school...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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The only down I can think of is dining at Straits with just one other person, for two people cannot possibly order enough dishes: the more you get to taste, the better the experience. There were six of us, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Food isn't bad but there are better places in Santana Row. There is a lot of hype about Straights; truth is it's OK. There is ALWAYS a looong wait; regardless if they're busy or not. Prices are pretty steep...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its another decent Asian fusion restaurant...Indonesian to be exact. The food is good but not great. The night life is where the excitement is.The good thing about Santana Row's crowd is that no body...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is pretty good. nothing all that spectacular. the best thing here is probably the roti prata - indian flatbread w/ curry dipping sauce. the service is okay. as long as it's a bus boy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with the family once (during its non-clubby hours) and remembered having a pretty good experience and recently for a friend's birthday. The food is alright (i liked the roti, but don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
unimpressive... 2.5 starswhile i didn't have a horrible experience here, it wasn't great either. average service at best... the server came by to take our order and left, checked to see if we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never come here for the food. No desire to try it, but I love just going here to enjoy live music and dancing, while cute waitresses give a coyote ugly feel from time to time. Just ask if they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I swore they used to be open past 12 am, came last sat. and saw them doing last call at 11:30pm, people were leaving left and right, people were still walk towards straits as if they were about to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went the other night with my family and our server was the sweetest girl i've ever met. She was really caring and super nice to my little sister. I mean I hope she is just genuinely nice, but she...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very crowded in the weekends, easy parking, and the foods is great. The waiters are nice and deserve a tip. The chefs have high skills. It's pure Asian fusion in one bite. Even though the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting more from this place.. It was a really nice restaurant and the food was okay.. It was nearing the end of the night and the dj had already gotten started so you could tell they wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Technically I would give Straits a 3.5 rating. I've been to the Santa Row location a number of times. The drinks are good, the music selection is weird and sort of obtrusive to conversation. When you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got off to a slow start as they had trouble getting us a high chair. And at first they had put us at a table directly underneath an annoying ceiling speaker. But once we got settled everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna-be hipsters and horrible service with average fusion food.I don't know how I can elaborate on it more. I remember the last time that I was here. The service was horribly slow. The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My coworker recommended this restaurant in Santana Row. So I'm back to Santana Row again. I had three dishes, sauteed shrimp (new dish Udang), garlic noodle and fried rice with shrimp (Nasi Goreng). I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hang out here on the weekends , well straights or rosies , vbar , etc.. I dont come here for the food but I just come to have a drink or two and hit the dance floor it . It gets really really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Something changed with this place since it opened. It was a great place to get a bunch of small plates and some great, fun and different cocktails.Since our first trip there it has slowly converted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Above average food, good selection of drinks, but overpriced.You're basically paying for the DJ on Thurs-Sat nights and the ambiance of Santana Row.Decent date spot, but it gets pretty loud in here at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I save my reviews for the extremes...on either end of the spectrum. From the one-star, you can prolly guess where this one's headed...We went there for Sunday lunch today and because we were with my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can see the owner's attempt in making some bourgeois Asian fusion restaurant---1 star for effort. I am aware that there are several more locations around the Bay Area and maybe Las Vegas, but as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be much better. The food is really good, especially the rice! The crazy late night atmosphere kinda ruins it for dinner though, unless you like drunk people running into your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The music was ok, small dance area and packed with people. The service sucks, took over 30 mins to get the drinks. Better go to V-bar or Blowfish. The drinks were over priced, $10 per shot. Not a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This may come as a shocker that we don't quite care for this food. We love all Asian cuisine, the more authentic the better. In our few visits here we haven't really found a dish that impressed us....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for hanging out, listening to 80's music (or whatever the DJ decides) and if you can find a spot on the floor, you can even dance...but be forewarned...its expensive, very noisy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess was snooty. When we walked up and asked to be seated, there were plenty of tables around. However, they suggested that we sit at the oyster bar - we would've been the only people there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I celebrated my 40th bday with a couple of friends who were also celebrating theirs... We decided to do the Asian Fusion thingy, as my friend actually has been a chef in an organic restaurant at a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So keep in mind that when I went, it was only for drinks and to hang out with an old friend. We went on a Wed night and you would think that it wouldn't be that busy but wow it was extremely busy on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a total of four times. The first time was for mine and my b/f's one year anniversary and it blew me away. We got really good service and everything we ordered was delicious. (This was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just got bak from this place....Basically the food was so horrible that i had to go on yelp to make sure i warn fellow yelpers!!I have many 1 star reviews but i would have to say this maybe the worse...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
authentic or not, the food is decent. i was told by my singaporean friend that there are only about 5-6 dishes that are really singaporean. of course, they taste nothing like the original. no matter,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I dined here, it was pre-Yelp... my second visit was this past weekend to celebrate S's bday. Well, second time around, I was not that impressed...Service was just OK, if somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The lemon grass beef is good. Overall a good fusion restaurant. Nice sweet/spicy curry dishes. However, WARNING. On two occasions, spaced pretty far apart, I was brought the check and the total was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their garlic noodles. I think this place is not bad but it all depends what you order. This is good place to go once in a while since they have a nice full bar. Their lychee martini is a very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is more of a trendy joint that doesn't bill itself as the place to go for the best and most authentic Singaporean, Indonesian, and Thai food in town. When in San Jose for business, I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Straits before both at Palo Alto and at Santana Row. Liked Palo Alto's but was OK with Santana's until this most recent visit. I was there on a weekend for lunch. Service was sloppy - they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hahahahha.... this place is so awesome on the weekend nights. Middle aged professionals trying to dance to late 90's, early 2000 jams is funny and awkward at the same time. I came here for lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uhhh....this place sells overpriced "fusion" food. Read: just like other asian food you'd get anywhere else, except that they'll sell you random thai dishes AND random chinese dishes. Also very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to Straits even though every one of my friends rave about it. I love Singaporean food especially mee goreng, rotis, and curry dishes. We were seated promptly on a busy Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dig the food. if you're looking for a lively place to eat and hang out in santana row, this is one of those spots. good food, decent service, loud music and a full bar. however, if you come here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's unfortunate, but the potential of this restaurant has not been realized at all. Straits is right in the middle of the Row, so they get a lot of foot traffic. It's good for them, but perhaps they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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I've tried many dishes on the Straits menu over the years. I've never been disappointed. The food is favorful and diverse, creating a unique asian fusion taste. When it comes to visiting Santana Row, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After window shopping at Santana Row and a lovely pedicure at Lavande Spa, my girl friend and I were ready for dinner and cocktails to finish up girl time. Straits was a great ending. Yes, overpriced....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good ambience....thats about it. I used to come here all the time. I used to enjoy the roti prata and chicken satay with coconut rice. I can tell very much that they have cut down on their menu items...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a nice quiet place to have dinner, this is not the place to be. The bar is right next to the eating area and it gets really loud depending on what time you go.It's a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
menu is great ... a lot of variety which is again usual for singaporean or malaysian restaurants - my malaysian friends thought the food was very average....however, i appreciate the more americanized...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a picky person when it comes to eating, but the bad service really made me unhappy. A rule of thumb for this place: don't have more than 6 people there or else they don't care about your table...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was aight. Nothing to rant and rave about. However, the Raspberry Mojito was like, the best I've ever had. Wasn't willing to fork over another $10 for another one, but those little things were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I love San Jose! A group of co-workers (the usual suspects of Googlers) and I go to Santana Row. Why? Well, because it's the place to be. Great food, good bars, intelligent people and tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mee goreng here tasted average while the chicken curry dish I ordered (forgot exact name) didn't taste too great. I felt like I can get the same chicken dish at an asian restaurant for a much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This happened a while ago, but I didn't use yelp to vent my dissatisfaction. The food is fair. But the service was atrocious. Being at one of a handful of customers in the restaurant and having an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like how they have outdoor seating with adequate number of portable heaters. they also allow you to bring your dog to eat in the outdoor section. usually, it takes a long time to wait for a table,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meeting some friends over on Santana Row and we ended up here for an early dinner. My first experience with Straits was at the original location on Geary many years ago. It was alright back then,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who used to live in Singapore, I will say the Chicken Rice is amazing and authentic. I only wish they served Tiger beer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner with friends here and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken rice was flavorful but dry. And, I expected chunks of chicken in it -- but alas, there was none. We also ordered the coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner there with friends on a wednesday night and most of the dishes were delicious. We had the crab cake appitizer first. My daughter liked it and said it tasted indian(curry based). It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Vibrant atmosphere, younger crowd...you can feel the buzz around dinnertime and shortly thereafter. Menu is a bit limited, but delivers. Service is acceptable..nothing noteworthy. Solid place all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to straits last night...its been awhile, I used to go here alot when my friend was a chef. We got this appetizer that was delicious but I just dont remember what it was it was! We had their Apple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm feeling fancy and rich, this is where I go. So, not often. I've ordered to-go and had a party of 14 with me here. Making reservations in advance (a couple of days), we were told that if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty much go here to check out peeps. the hostess is hot. the people are hot. the atmosphere is pretty nice. just your typical overprice chinese food cuz its on santana row. go there for drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been hearing good things about Straits since I moved to the area. When my friend said he made an 8:00 PM reservation Sunday night, Feb. 17th for 4 people, I was excited to finally try it out.When...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their appetizers are good. Their lychee martinis are better. Try to go during non-happy hours. It can get crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on a Saturday night, amazingly we were able to get a table for 5 with no issues. Pizza Antica had a 2.5 hour wait so that was out.Food:Potong Kari Ayam- chicken curry with potatoesLamb Shank...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Business has definitely gone down hill for Straits! I took my parents there for a cozy meal but got a cold meal instead! We ordered the usual spring roll and salad (ok, expected to be cold), but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OK. Not bad and definitely not great. Somewhere in between, which is why I give it 3 stars. Only reason why I think its so packed is because its a fancy looking restaurant located at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times. Sat outside a few times, ate inside twice, and hungout at the bar area a handful of times before. For all the times I've been here, the food has been consistent and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went to Straits for a late lunch today. The food was good, and while eventually the service was ok, early on it was pretty bad.Let me explain. My friend and I got there a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be the spot for our girls' night out. We still come back once in a while...but I've noticed that not only the food, but the crowd has gone downhill. Food used to be 4 stars, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so maybe I'm the odd-ball for loving to go here when it's crowded. But, isn't it a really BAD thing if a restaurant is empty? I enjoy the hustle & bustle...especially in the bar! I just need...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spontaneous. Sophisticated. Special. Satisfied.I'm hardly ever at Santana row, and have not recalled ever eating there. But looking for some decent cuisine with my babe, we wanted to try something...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is okay but I will give them credit for the ambiance. In fact, I think they get to over charge you for the food because of the ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is decent but too overpriced. You can get better elsewhere. If you're looking for a chic lounge and a place to talk and munch on some food then this place can be the place.The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BAR ONLY:Ewwww...My Boss wanted to make a date with me to meet her for dinner at Santana Row last night to for some friendly chit-chatting about our relationships (Girl Talk) - We are both going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
whats up? I work @ straits on the row. I just wanted to know what everyone thought of us. . . the lady who put mall food is wrong, this isn't hot dog on a stick! if you want to eat at the food court...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm a guy, then I probably would rate this place five stars. Every female staff shows off their curves with revealing topsand super tight skirts. What's up with that! I guess it'd be a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met an associate for lunch here. The fact that I even have associates probably says I'm part of the target market for this place. They cater to the associated. We did small plates. Funny thing, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is like pamela anderson, all looks and no substance. the presentation on their food is top notch but that's it - a pig in a pink dress. the food here is a tad better than sino. if u go to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought about joining Yelp, but never did...until now because of my ridiculously horrible experience at Straits last night. I wish Yelp allowed a rating of zero stars, but 1 star will have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations for dinner for 6 on a Saturday night. We get there but...where is our reservation? The hostess is clueless and our reservation has disappeared. We have to wait a while to get our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I expected something good since it's on Santana Row, but it was horrible. The service wasn't so great. It took a while to get any attention (it was during the lunch service). I asked for some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by on a Monday night for biz dinner, starting with drinks at 6p and din-din at 7p. I'd been here on Thurs and Fri nights and it was packed so was a little surprised to see the glass 1/3 full...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If there was an option to select negative stars I would have. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences that I have had. 20 minutes between appetizers, watching your food sit at the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cougar central. The food is ok, but a little overpriced. The planners did a great job with the bar area :/ . Being pressed up against someone with B.O and having drinks spilled on you isn't really my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am consistent with my reviews at the Row. Usually crappy food but the wanna-be Third Street Promenade feel compensates for it.The fact that San Jose has nothing to offer for the night owl (unless...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Singapore and so I was naturally tempted to try out this Singaporean restaurant. The food wasn't authentic at all and it is quite pricey. The waitress are friendly though.I wouldn't come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what the hype is all about...just another over priced Fusion restaurant.The portions are ridiculously small. Even children have complained about not being full. The flavor of the food needs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy and upscale. Fits the Santana Row mystique. Good for dates and a girls night out. I've only been here for dinner and late night drinks. I've heard they are great at brunch. Drinks are expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone I know says how much they love Straits....but I do not understand any of them. For a supposedly high profile and high end restaurant, I was very dissatisfied with my more than a few visits....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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This is a really hip place with good food. Singaporean food is a fusion of chinese, indian, and malay.... and all of it is oh, so tasty. The service is not the best, but I think thats something that you come...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre. At BEST!Everything on the menu was overpriced. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying a hefty pocketful for something well worth it. But Straits does not offer anything you cannot find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had my birthday dinner at strait's last year and it was a pretty pleasant experience.the night didn't start out on the right foot however. upon entry i remember being glared at by the hostesses....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
God do not go here unless you're looking for a GG and tonic or something else from the bar. I don't think I'll even go here because of obligation anymore. Sorry for the diss Straits, but I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright yeah the food is good blah blah blah blah. I just have one MASSIVE problem with this place and I can't even give four stars because of it.Okay?Ready?WHY is the music in the front so god damn...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My two friends and I rolled in at about 9:45pm on Saturday night. She recommended we come here because of the good DJ's and house music (which wasn't played that night.) Tiny dance area, but not much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about five times over the last two years, and I feel that the food at the restaurant has deteriorated significantly since my first visit. The food is very savory but sometimes borders...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is not bad and the service is not horrible. both could be better but both could be worse. the lobster pad thai is excellent though!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food (that's being generous... some of the dishes, most notably the ribs, are on the salty side), so don't come here for authentic Singaporean / Malaysian food for you won't find it.In short,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They were friendly. The food was pretty good. The samosa was ehhhhh. The shells were just so wrong! Maybe because I only came back from India a few months ago. The fries were good. The garlic noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Straits was surprisingly good and took me by surprise. I can't say I've had much of the menu but the last time I ate there I had mussels and some kind of artfully done salad with fruit....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unique dishes with great menu descriptions but unfortunately the food wasn't as good as I expected. Most of our dishes came out lukewarm, as if they had been sitting around too long before the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is Straits. What can you expect: decent food, Srow pricing, overcrowded, so-so service- It is what it is. I usually come here for birthdays so we can come eat, drink, and maybe dance...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When i first went here about 2 years ago (yeh i was about 17. and i didn't go with my parents. ask me how i afforded cuisine on santana row and I'll tell you its cuz i'm a MADD HUSTLER! ahha) I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is fun, but it's too dark for dinner. You really can barely see your food if you are eating late at night. They charge extra to break the shells off your lobster for you, but don't mention...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a friends Bday dinner. I really liked how when we walked into the "oh so dark" back room they had the tables neatly set with a welcome menu wishing my friend a happy 25th birthday =)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sampled the escargots and roti prata here. Escargots were real expensive for the portion they gave us. Roti prata...just go to Banana leaf. Their roti is much much better, with a fresh light taste...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend took me here on a Friday night. He had called for reservations and the hostess said either before 5pm or after 9:30pm and that it would probably be easier to come early and just wait. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 friends at 10 pm, 4 appetizers and a couple of drinks. It should be great -- And Singaporean food is definitely good in my book. Alas, the Straits cafe did not deliver fine food. Adequate, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time on a Monday night for drinks/dinner after work with a friend. Nice drink menu and selection, friendly and quick bartenders. Sat at the bar for a while with my friend and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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The food was okay I've had better at other pan Asian restaurants. The one thing that I really enjoy is that the live music is great, but very loud. I was barely able to hear the person next to me.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Plus: The hainan chicken is adequate (nothing will ever beat eating the real thing in Singapore), flat bread with curry sauce and sea bass are good. Minus: The wait is usually horrendous especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to give it 1 star but held off.When I first came here 3-4 years ago, the food was great. Everything I ordered tasted really good.It (the food) has since gotten exponentially worse. About the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food is ehh.but the night life, makes me feel happy for all the middle-aged people who live here and finally have somewhere to go dancing. if you're middle-aged or a gong-ho san-jo person, you'll love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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We enjoyed our meal tremedously, but you need to get out by 9pm if you don't want your ears battered with a DJ playing music containing loud lyrics such as "Pop a cap in you," and "Show me your butt." The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the girls and I need a night out, Straits is usually where we go during the week. They make a great dirty martini (drinks are pricey) and the menu is awesome. Tons of small and large dishes to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is solely for the nightlife aspect of this joint.IT SUCKED. Last call at 11:30? A overcrowded and understaffed bar that was impossible to get a drink at? People yelling "Wooo!" every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
By 5pm this place is packed with people around the bar! It's a hip and happening place... a place to be seen and for the young to come get wasted and have a good time. That's all fine and granted,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place..the food is yummy (especially the appetizers). My favorites are the Indonesian corn fritters, shrimp won tons, and calamari. The main courses could use a little more selection but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am reporting only on the nightlife not the food because I have never had it...keep that in mind as you read. I never liked Santana Row, I probably never will like Santana Row...however I continue to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They have terrible service. I've gone twice...hoping the second time would make up for the first....But it didn't. The hostess is rude and pretentious. The waiters seem to have misunderstood what they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here at least five or six times and I have never been dissapointed with the food. I love their seafood dishes! The only downside is that it gets super crowded on the weekends and its hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor. The food was not too good. Neither Singaporean nor fusion.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the horrible reviews about the 1) small portions 2) bad food 3) ridiculous service 4) terrible ambiance, I was really having second thoughts about having my b-day dinner there. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Straits tonight for dinner. First visit there and not impressed. The food was so-so....nothing special. For the money you pay, you don't get much food at all! The service was poor....our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place for a fun dinner if you know what to get.Good stuff:Flat Bread with Curry Dipping Sauce (I don't know the name but it's an appetizer)Garlic NoodleSea Bass!!! Try it. It's the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here, reminds me of banana leaf but 10x better. the chow kway teow is so delicious, and also the garlic noodle, chili crab, and you cant go wrong with chicken rice. mmmmmm!! and who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here before with a few friends, and have had a great experience. Good food, good drinks, service was not bad. Music can be very loud at night. Then I went there for my BIRTHDAY....Straits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
only the food is good here. small portions. specialty cocktails pretty good. nice ambiance for dinner. outdoor seating is really nice. heated gas lamps. thurs-sat nights the front dining/patio area,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think that this place would have excellent service and food since it is on the Row. However, I'd say they are both mediocre. The Good:The view, especially at night if you like to people watch....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with some people here. If it were not for the good food, the place would be mediocre. The service was somewhat spotty. The good thing was we got some extra (free) drinks & entree...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This placed has been saved by the good food! Ambiance is decent, if you like the loud wanna-be's floating around looking for attention. Wait staff... nice enough, if you can find them! We had to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very much a scene/seen type of place. The staff is very "cool" and self aware to the point of not acknowledging that there are customers. There were three (!) hostesses/cocktail waitresses posing near...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cancelled my reservation after the hostess seated a couple in front of me and the fiance. I told the hostess that we were here first. She huffs real loud and says sorry with an attitude. As me and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like the food here. Very pretentious. Try to woo with presentation, but it didn't fool me! It's either too sweet or too salty. I didn't like my cocktail either. way too sweet. Sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I belive the food is great but the food is only as good as its service. I went there on a week day and all the staff had thier heads were the sun dont shine. I had an 8:30pm reservation and an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure I can find a complaint or two for the service or the atmosphere, but the food is so good that I'm overwhelmed - hence, this rating is for the food only.I've been here a couple of times, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is very pleasent.It's a great place to kick off a Girl's Night Out since the DJ gets the place on their feet around 10:30 on the weekends. It's a fun place for after-work drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally really enjoy Straits Cafe, knowing full well it's not authentic food. It's noisy and packed and has kind of a pretentious crowd, but still, I have a good time. Food here gets expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I can't stand this place; it might be the pretentious men that frequent the location or the money hungry ladies that are in the incessant search for them. Drinks are pricey and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Straits for the first time a few days ago. I had two drinks at the bar which i felt were overpriced. The service was quite good and friendly though. The bar is rather on the small side....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is pretty good. I think the origami sea bass was cooked perfectly. Some of our other food wasn't as good. The rendang beef was inconsistent. Some of it was tender, other pieces were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place. Small plates style. Definitely some must-tries when you come. Definitely consistent with the boobs in your face crowd as experienced in Santana Row nightlife. Friday and Saturday nights...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing this place has going for it is location. The service was okay but the food was way too overpriced! We figured the portions would be larger, but we were surprised when a tiny plate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to finally get a chance to eat at this place since I'm usually enjoying the nightlife here. Maybe with all the anticipation I expected this place to be spectacular but it miserably...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several different times in different fashion: Date, Group Dinner, and Alone. On all occasions, I've had great service here and some nice meals. They offer some attractive dishes, with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met our cousin here on Saturday for her birthday lunch before heading out to Cupertino to visit a couple of wineries. I've eaten here once before, when the hubby and I were still dating. Back then,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seabass very tasty and the seafood curry dish with jalapenos was good too. The garlic noodles were a little flat. Service was spotty at best but done with a smile. Great looking place and good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here three times. The food is quite good; well-seasoned, prepared, and presented. That's what keeps me coming back.The drinks are weak, but interesting.The hostesses are smokin' hot, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to go with a few friends, especially if someone else is paying. I will say that the hosts are clueless and I was very disturbed when I went with my boyfriend's family on the coldest day in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place is trendy and the hostesses look like they haven't eaten in a week, but the service is just awful.. I used to like the rendang beef but now it is so tough you can barely tackle it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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The food here is horrible and terribly overpriced, like a lot of the reviews say. I came here for lunch with 4 friends and all of us walked out with a stomach ache. The food was barely edible, there were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good food good servicegood recommendationsawesome atmospherei will go back fo sho.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is a very trendy and a hot spot to see and to be seen. Located in the new and hip Santana Row in the heart of everything. The ambiance is very pleasing and but I wish they would put as much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Packed on a Thursday night. Yippee!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is okay but the food selection and entrees are to die for. Once the sun goes down this is the place to mingle with live music, dancing, and cute boys.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, although the risotto wasn't cooked particularly well, and was way to garlicky. My wife found that some of her prawns in her spinach salad were not cleaned, and that's just downright...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SERVICE SUCKS but the FOOD WAS YUMMY so i guess i have mixed feelings basically eveything on santana row has sucky service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
menu and service is ok. i wouldn't eat here again.people like to come to the bar at night just to "look" around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It greatly amuses me to see that fusion food is like the new black in terms of fashion. The food is somewhat acceptable, I think the sauces are bit too heavy and the some items can taste a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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I've been a big fan of Straits for years...have been dining at their first location in the city (Geary/Parker, recently moved to SF Shopping Center) since the mid-90's. Though not necessarily the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is pretty good. Me and the girls like coming here because of their small plates. We don't have to get large entrees and finish it. We just get a bunch of small plates and nibble on that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday party here this year. Ten of us shared 14 small palates and 2 large plates...the food is good and the environment is nice. They charge us $2.5 cake cutting fee per person for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another nice restaurant in fabulous Santana Row. Really pretty hard to go wrong with Asian Fusion. If its not entirely authentic to its Asian roots; Hey, its FUSION right? Lots of fresh ingredients,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally mistaken this place for Sino,duh!!Went here a couple times..I like this place..Food is great, service is fair. It's always busy, gets too crowded and too loud.....Expensive
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times as well as the one in Palo Alto. I came here for lunch yesterday.Another decent "Santana Row" restaurant. Expensive like all other Santana Row restaurants, but how else...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's in a prime location at Santana Row, but that's all it's going for. They play good hip hop music (if you're into that) and it's a good place to go with friends and coworkers, as it's packed on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice location. Good food. Overpriced a little and small menu. They should increase the choices. Also too loud on weekends. But that's their theme. Love the mojito. The chicken satay is my fave.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was incredible! We had a big group and our waitress was terrific in suggesting things she thought the whole group would enjoy sharing and she was right on target. Each plate had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love the other reviews of this establishment! Do I even bother offering my thoughts? Is there really anything left to be said? Well, I think so, check it out.I have eaten here once, and I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shit, they have the best lychee martini. Mango martini is also freaking great. And they're cosmo, and they're regular martini, and they're mojito, and they're beer selection... I had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent, albeit pricey. Service was OK. Basically, you go here for one thing: the eye candy. Straits is the epitome of Santana Row: bunch of people flaunting around their goods. But if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Strait's is just one of those places that people go to because it's in Santana Row. The service is pretty much terrible, the food isn't amazing, the quarters are cramped and forget about any sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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The wait staff was argumentative and unfriendly. For these prices I should be allowed to order whatever my heart desires and not get a goofy eye-roll! The food was acceptable, but the attitude did not aid...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've never eaten the food here before, but I did go in for drinks. Once it was at 2pm on a Saturday. The dining area was packed with people so I sat at the bar with my friend. Their mojitos aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We usually go to the Staits in Palo Alto for the environment, but last week we were invited to dinner at this location. The foods didn't seem as good as the original Straits and the environment was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is ok... actually on the sweet side.... and its on the loud side. I guess this has turned out to be some type of hangout or pick-up spot as there seem to be alot of single people... or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid this place. The food simply wasn't worth paying for and the service wasn't much better. I'm usually pretty easy to please at restaurants, so for me to give such a low rating, it has to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is generally good (I got to try some of everything because we had a group of 15 eating family style). Unfortuantely, like other Santa Row restaurants, this place is overpriced for what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok but very overpriced and you'll need to order at least 5-10 dishes to get near full, no exaggeration.The atmosphere is very lively with occasional live music or DJ at night. However...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, a place to be seen, not to eat. We went here soon after it opened and the dishes had so much promise but were so over-sauced that you couldn't taste the important ingredients (like the tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have never been there for dinner, but the dance area is so much fun. Went there a couple of times and had a great time, was so much fun. If you are looking for good music to shake your body and not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you spend 80 dollars on lunch for two, you would expect great food and great service... Not here. The food was good, but not great. The portions were tiny. The service was horrible(I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is extremely overpriced and not satisfying at all. It's the worst fake Singaporean food money can buy. The service sucks too. No way I'm going there again, even if someone else is paying for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun bar, good food. The bartenders are awesome. Check the place out at lunch and then again for drinks that night...it transforms and its a blast!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a small group dinner here, and while it wasn't terrible, it wasn't awesome either. The other reviews sum it up pretty well, but the overall situation goes as follows:1) I had no idea until...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Asian fusion" means Asian food minus all idiosyncrasies that distinguish one Asian cuisine from another. It means bland, and it means culinarily reinforcing the stereotype that all Asians are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Night club review: Crappy band, crappy music, crappy people, crappy food, they should just call this place Crap Cafe. The spot for sugar daddies to find sugar babes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here on a date with a guy i was into. we had to wait for a table, so he went to get us drinks at the bar. while he was gone, got hit on by older men. they were chatty and i gave them my business...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT! I love this place, I love the deserts and that weird indian bread they got going on. Love the service because I can always tell em my cheesy jokes and although I might get the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought about being generous give two stars, but after I typed my review, I had to reconsider.This place is highly sub-par, not only are the portions small, but the basil chicken was made with thigh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would like to give 3 and a half stars. Yummy drinks! Lychee Martini and Mojito Martini. Our favorite starters are the roti prata and calamari. We occassionally extend into the satay and sashimi....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually go to SF, but something made me go SOUTH to SAN JOSE! Best goddamn mojitos ever!!! Its like 1/2 club and 1/2 restaurant...its cool.-1 Star, it was like a meat market I kept getting picked up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a group of friends - the food was tasty, I must give it that. However, the service was spotty. Our waitress was nice, but she forgot our freakin' rice. After we were done with our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've stopped in several times to get an update on a game and have a drink if i happen to be in the area. the place is clean, t.v's have always been tuned to the game i want to see, and the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For Singaporean/Malaysian food, I'll go to Layang Layang or Banana Leaf instead. The food here just does not taste right in comparison. I guess since it is in the middle of affluent Santana Row, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but given the location, not surprising either. I've had good drinks here, but the food has been hit or miss. The roti is good, but I would hope they can handle some bread and curry sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. I like how they are able to mix just the right sweetness into the dishes. I really like the lamb dish.. sorry forgot which one it was. i'd pass on the origami seabass and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've not had the food there, just drinks and they were mighty tasty. I will say it would more expensive than it should be, though it is Santana Row. The music from the dj was pretty good though, my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I love, I'll say it again, I love the food here. Great atmosphere, like the music, good beer, good looking women (employees and patrons). What's not to like....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One whiff of this place and it reminds me of Singapore. The food was great. I liked pretty much everything we ordered - Mee Goreng, Roti with Yellow Curry, and this salad with pepper-crusted Ahi Tuna....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a couple of kids looking for a place to escape the suburbianites getting their "shop" on, this was a welcome respite. The bartender greeted us genuinely and made some good drink recommendations....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food tastes like shit and way over priced, but their dancing on the weekends is awesome. Great location and atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place twice now.Meh, *shrug* It's all right I guess. Way too expensive for what you're getting though which is expensiveThe flavors just don't stand out like I was hoping. Won't likely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for good Southeast Asian food... This place is decent, but overpriced. Satay skewers, fish, and the roti prata are pretty good, but nothing compared to what you can get in Singapore....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here 2 times. Once when it was a fairly new restaurant and once after all the hype gave it a star on the map. I still don't understand the allure. The food is nothing outstanding. Why the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 points granted, in order of importance, for a) Nice decor. In fact, a positively good one. b) Good food. c) Great people-watching place2 points taken away for d) Patchy service e) Small portions....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I've read many of the reviews on this place, and I hope that I don't get fragged for my comments. Maybe it was because we were here on a Sunday after the band had backed up and gone, and the ditzy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Reading a few of the reviews, it seems the best part of this spot is the bathrooms... and that they are easily accessible at that... I have some history here and that's all I'll say about that, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better restaurants at the row because it is "one size fits all" type thing.Great variety of food, and presentation is just stellar. Service was good. Go on the weekends if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone from Very Good to Very Bad in the span of a few years. I had my birthday here 2 years in a row a few years back and the food was good despite my hatred of Fusion food in general (I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
staff at this restaurant was very snobby... walked around like they were sooo much better than me... just show me to my damn table!!!!it took my husband and i about 20 minutes to finally flag a server...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow lobster pad thai for $38? Hmm.... what a deal! Not.So we ordered half a dozen oysters for appetizer which were not bad. It came with 3 different types of dipping sauce: one tasted like bottled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely despise this restaurant. The food is absolutely atrocious and overpriced. The service was decent, but the food was so bad, I cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first joined the working world, I thought this place was so awesome. This place is on Santana Row, the patrons have a certain air of confidence, they tend to dress up for this place, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe all those bad reviews I saw below... Maybe I did not go often enough, but the two times that I went I *loved* it. The food I had was excellent, and so was the crowd around us, not to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time at the restaurant. We decided to eat here for Easter and invite friends. The atmosphere is great! We had a cozy table, for six and ordered appetizers to start. The satay...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT!!!! Food, good. Service, Good. Atmosphere, good. Love the coconut rice, yummo!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with my girlfriend last weekend. It of course was very crowded being the weekend and all. They had a live band playing which was cool. Drinks were good as well. Service was good. Only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Old guy's that think they look HOT...pack the bar.A star for the food, and for the heated lamps outside which allows you to getaway from the crowd inside.A star for the mojito's which are pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3 1/2 stars. The food is pretty good. Lots of fusion dished with Indian and Southeast Asian influence. The portions are small so you need to order a few things to share. Good flavors....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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I was a little skeptical at first about having dinner at straits since I'm not much of a fusion food fan. However, the menu proved me wrong especially their green curry and the lobster pad thai. It's one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this rating isn't for the food...it's for the people, the crowd, the attitude... i can't help it if i'm not tall, with long hair, big boobies, a fake-and-bake tan, and dressed in all black. okay,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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We made 5:30 reservations for 7 people at Santana Row last night (Sunday, March 18) to celebrate a birthday. We checked in and were seated a few minutes before the reservation time. 1. No service person (not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I know Singaporean food. It's not because I've been to Singapore 17 times, but because if I cook something it automatically becomes Singaporean food as a result of my heritage. With that said,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. The first time was at night, and it was ridiculously crowded and loud. When we finally ate, it was hard to hear my dinner companion and I seriously don't remember whether I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Looking to have a good time while you go out and enjoy a nice meal? Through friends and colleagues, I had heard about the poor dining experience at the Straights Cafe - and being a person who believes in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty good food. I don't like the service that much and it gets really busy but the food has tasted good all the times I 've been here The palo alto location looks like a hole in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I will admit it. Just like all the other establishments "on the Row", my judgement may be a bit biased for several reasons: 70% of the time I've been here I'm at the bar and because the drunk...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, it's Santana Row, what do you expect? It's overpriced, crowded, and wanna-be swanky. When we got here at 8PM on a Friday night they informed us that the wait would be an hour and a half. Hmm...we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay the food is good hence the 3 stars. It's the bar that needs some improvement. I have no idea why that bar wall is there. It's the stupidest thing I've seen one of these days someones gonna get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
40 year old creeps go here to pick up on naive 20 year olds. HAHA, sad but very true if you've ever been there for after hour drinks. The food is OK but pricey for what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on the occassion of a friend's b'day. After having read other reviews I was kind of not expecting much. But we ended up enjoying all the dishes. We tried lamb/chicken satay, crisp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pretty staff, ok food, ghetto customers
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. I've never had a bad experience here. Food is a bit pricey but it's worth it. The green curry and seafood paella are some of my favorite dishes. Lychee...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of asian fusion, but I find Straits pretty spotty overall. I've been there several times because there's a couple specific things on the menu that I know I like, and I tend to like it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like Straits, I really did. It seems so hip, so cool, but for those prices and that food? No thanks! The food was not good, I don't remember exactly what we got, this place is so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a good place to hang out with a group of your friends for either lunch or dinner. not a great place to dine with your date since it can get pretty loud. order a bunch of tapas to share. to be honest,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
their food is tasteless theres only a lot ppl because its at Santa Row
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was bland great if you have peptic ulcer disease and no taste buds. The music was loud rap/hip/hop stuff catering to the vain staff not the eardrums of 40-50ish year old paying...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i remember when this place opened, the other straits cafe was still pretty good and i was excited. it looks veryvery different from the palo alto straits. umm, pretentious servers, anyone? WHY ARE...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came for a company lunch. very underwhelmed. We ordred several dishes, here are my comments on the ones I can remember:Lemongrass Steak- Good flavor , a little oily, the fries were sub par. Potato...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good for people watching, but the food is sub par at best. Save your money and go to Banana Leaf!Recommendatons: N/A
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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The food is fairly good, but the service was poor. The reservation was not correct and they argued with us about it when we arrived., The music is too loud. The service was slow. They actually asked us to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Straits on two separate occasions. This place is always packed with pretty people. However, it's constantly loud and hard to have a conversation with the person sitting across from you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like all the Straits locations (except for maybe Palo Alto), this restaurant serves great food. Just don't be stupid enough to try to get a seat at the bar on a weekend night. The crowd behind the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed by here many of times on my way to V bar or Blowfish. It's always crowded. Instead of walking by this time around, I went in to meet up with some friends for an after-dinner drink. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Supposedly this place gets jam-packed around dinner time. I don't really see why.. I went here today around 4 (practically empty) and ate with a group of friends (about 9 of us). We ordered stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting the bay area for the weekend, my friend made reservations for us at the very hip Straits restaurant in Santana Row. We were seated promptly in a darkened room and started off ordering a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, I didn't read the reviews on here before I chose this as the venue for Dinner for my 30th Birthday Extravaganza. I wish I had. The food was far from yummy. The service was slooooow. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Olive Garden of Singaporean food. According to our server, Straits Palo Alto is no longer affiliated with this chain. This is confirmed by looking at the website, where it is not listed as a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy eating at Straits a lot. I've been here about three times. I like the Roti here with the curry sauce, the coconut rice, and the sashimi appetizer (i forget the actual name). The portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the lobster pad thai and it was YUMMY! My son didn't care too much for the food though. I asked them to pack my leftover pad thai and i forgot it when we left. I came back about 2 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits used to do a lot for me when it first rolled into Palo Alto in the late 90's (if I am remembering right). However, now I always leave feeling like I spent too much for too little flavor......
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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We had a delightful happy hour here. The only thing that maybe could have changed my 3 star review is if they had said you ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am completely in love with this place. Great atmosphere; whether you're inside or out in the patio.Amazing, mouth-watering dishes; I've yet to try quite a few of them.The fries are actually quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I had the crispy calamari appetizer and it was pretty darn good (actually, it's really good and I didn't expect this good of a calamari in SJ). Batter is not too thick and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've given higher stars to similar food but I had expected better from them. They somehow gave me the impression it would be fancier but the furniture looks worn, the bathroom was sort of gross and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Santana Row is for People Watching. That being said, I like Straits. My favorite experience here was meeting a date for a glass of wine and appetizers. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was the first time I've been here and it might've been my last time. Not much to write about really other than the fact that this place has been on a constant downhill track.My friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a little while since I've been to Straits. Even though some things have changed, I still recommend the place. We celebrated a friend's birthday on a Sunday evening and they were able to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the crew suggested Straits Cafe over in Santana Row, I was expecting the company to be better than the meal. And even though I wasn't disappointed - the race was a lot closer than I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business lunch there the other day. Very pleasant outdoor setting. We had the special lunch and each of us ordered a different entree. We shared and everything was very good. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look here. If a place only has THREE stars based on EIGHTY FOUR reviews, I'm pretty damn sure I'd pay attention. Sure, the prices are not that bad, considering the location, but if you're already in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good lil' spot to drink and sing karaoke if you're in need of something to do on a Wed night. Only other bonus is that it's in Santana Row, Outside of Concord, the Hottest of Hot Famales' sanctuary....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely worth a recommendation. I've been craving chili crab ever since I visited Singapore and Straits did not disappoint - it's the real deal. We've also had traditional Kwai Teow...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is nothing to write home about, but it's OK. Besides, when you go to Santana Row, you go for the environment and ambience, not the food. So if you like the scene, this place is totally for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the type of place you expect to find in Santana Row. The food was pretty good for non-asian style asian food (asian fusion.) We sat out on the patio, which is great for people watching.They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would agree with all here...my two cents...some how the other locaions in the bay are much more tastier..but I like the Santana Row ambience the most
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place!! It SUCKS! and trust me, I don't hate places that serve food that much. First off the food here is NOT authentic and is mass produced for the white people. Its DAMN dark in here, so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good..try the lobster risotto. Great atmosphere and great drinks
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is always top notch here. It does get crowded but if you are a couple of people, you can often snag a seat at the bar near the kitchen. Great view of the kitchen action!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm divided on Straits, here's my pluses and minuses:Pluses:Waitresses wear tight outfits and they all seem to have nice boobsThe place looks classy and trendyAs a drinks and appetizer place its great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really had to suck in my fat gut here to impress my future trophy wife. This is a trendy, asian thai/singaporean restaurant that offers ok food for above reasonable prices. Since I am a fat ball,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Every dish I've had here is great. Try the Roti Prata, the Fillet Mignon, the chicken curry, and be sure and have the warm lava cake. The passion flower soda is tasty too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh why is this place so very very very expensive? I think it's the decorum or like location. It's so very swank. *cough*Anyhoo. I actually think the food is not bad here. It's just it could be half...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice asian fusion. I enjoy the atmosphere whether it be lunch or dinner, although it can take a while to get a table so bring someone who will enjoy conversation or window shopping during the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is fantastic. Such succulent beef and fragrant and flavorful coconut rice. I've eaten at quite a few santana row restaurants and they've all sucked until I came here. The only thing to stay...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i ate there when it first opened and was not impressed at all but they had good cocktails. guy of the moment had a bartender friend there so we used to meander across the street after a shopping trip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't recommend the food here. Eating a dinner here left my stomach with heavy/upset feeling that didn't go away until the next day. yuck !duringthe late evenings they get a dj and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cocktails. I especially like their infused vodka martinis. The food is yummy, and service is usually attentive. The roti prata, wok-fired mussels and sashimi are my favorites. We tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice. Nothing to write home about. Ate here the 2nd time because nothing else at the Row was appealing. Overpriced "fusion" food, service was good the lunchtime we went, loud ambiance. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Made the mistake of heading here for dinner with some co-workers on a Saturday night... Ridiculously crowded and impossible to hold a conversation without screaming. Food is average, a hodgepodge...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not my usual kind of place, I don't do fusion-confusion (only a few places do fusion-confusion well -- but they are plastic busters). But if you get a $50 Gift Certificate, you do what you gotta do....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Confused by yet another fusion? :p It is a leap of faith in your mouth, so grab something and hang on!Nice place, good setting, decor, excellent ambiance, perfect to go hang out with friends or a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uh, hey..this place is a fusion restaurant. It's not supposed to be authentic. If you go in with the mindset that the food is inspired by Singaporean cuisine you won't be so disappointed. So what does...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing good reviews from my family, we went to check this place out, not much funchicken was over cooked / rubber style,lamb shank was rubber style as well, all the food was sweet, no spices at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm giving this place 3 stars bc of the fried chicken mango thing...it was awesome! Overall, the price is not worth the food portions, and the food really wasn't anything special.It was really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went here to lunch. We had decided to come here after reading over their menu online... I love Singaporean/ Malaysian cuisine. We realized later that their online menu doesn't reflect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 and a half...After hearing all the hoopla for this Singaporean/ Malaysian joint, I decided to check it out with my sister before an afternoon of shopping. Set at a cool-enough location (ah...aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's only popular because it's in Santana Row. It's way overpriced, overcrowded, and extremely, extremely loud. Last time I was there, I had to shout at the top of my lungs to talk to the other people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and service are excellent, but I haven't been here on a busy Friday night. The food is good, but a little heavy on the tummy, as all Asian foodstuffs go. It is crowded, noisy, yes, but that is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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The quality and price of the food at Straits was good, but my friends and I could not help but walk away in disgust. The hostess sat us next to the kitchen, where we got the pleasure of watching the cooks make...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm being generous by giving this place 2 stars. 1) It's a total wannabling spot. 2) Food could be great but the service makes it horrible. 3) Don't eat there on Valentines. My experience was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After getting a comment that I only give negative reviews, I've decided to give a positive on Straits which seems to be receiving more negative than I think it deserves.I think in reviewing Straits...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i like the food in the sf location better. i think this location is more of a place to peoplewatch. the bar area seems to be quite crowded. i see lots of flirting going on there.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good daytime atmosphere, good menu, great appetizers, awesome seafood, service is friendly but not always reliably quick.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
didn't we have one in san francisco?..or is it still around?..anyways..this one is in posh santana row.....never saw so much "plastic" before in the south bay (well...besides danville/blackhawk/san...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would go here just for the roti prata with curry dipping sauce; it is not traditional at all, but it is a wonderful combo of sweet flaky pastry bread and spicy Indian goodness. I think their shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Straits Cafe is the type of restaurant that people - especially the young and gorgeous twenty-somethings - flock to for the it factor. On weekend nights it has a hopping meet-market atmosphere and a DJ or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What you would expect from a Santana Row establishment.I recently went here to celebrate my birthday with some friends. It was an enjoyable time, and a decent place to eat as long as you come in with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So much potential...but it kinda blows...Haven't eaten there in a while but last time I did the food was average at best. The bar scene could be great, friendly staff, solid bar tenders...but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Straits several times and my experiences here has always been consistent. I was just here the other night and we got seated waay in the back private looking area. The lighting was too dim...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I am officially an old fart, but I do not understand the appeal of this highly overrated place! I've given it a chance on 3 different occasions, and now I am done with it.The lowlights: First...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service is slow. Food is decent but not original and very pricy. Yuppy crowd, long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Straits but not entirely as a food destination. This place is a scene more so than it is just a restaurant. Consider it entertainment while you dine. There's definitely a fusion/contemporary...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We've never had good service here, and the tables are far too close together. The food is decent, but completely overpriced. I have an allergy to ginger, and despite asking every time what doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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The music was a little loud for my taste, and the prices were on the slightly higher side. The atmosphere and surroundings were nice. The food was very good overall. Nothing was overcooked or bland. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place has some pretty interesting fare. I love the banana blossom salad... talk about a taste sensation!! I love these salads! The chicken/beef/lamb satay is just alright. It once made me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hit or miss. The food is decent, the drinks keep flowing, and the crowd is attractive. The wait staff is very responsive, but it always makes me uncomfortable when a guy waiter is too friendly (or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Though the atmosphere was good, the service was on the slower side. Prices were a little steep, but I guess the high rent there really doesn't give them much choice.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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I'm very disappointed with my last experience at Straits. I called to order ahead of time and still had to wait 20 minutes when I arrived for my order. The part that was most frustrating was that the online...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Difficult to review this restaurant.. Shrouded by mixed feeling.Attempt I will - First thing first, this is a restaurant bar mix. No difference than other's such as Betelnut or Bix. Second - it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This location is too noisy and overwhelming. I like the ones in SF and I'm not sure if it's still there but there used to be one in Los Gatos (somewhere around there-it's been too long). The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Way too crowded w/geezers trying to hit on young females, and older women trying to reconnect with their youth, but the energy is good and the food is better!Find the cute Japanese male bartender and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i came here a couple of years ago for a girl's night out and i was so UNIMPRESSED that i've never set foot since. couple of things i remember:-one gf ordered some soup - basically it was "can i get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like Amber India, like P.F. Changs, Straits bears absolutely no resemblance to real authentic cuisine. Also like Amber, like P.F. Changs, I can't bring myself to care if the food tastes good. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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I went to Straits with a little bit of skepticism after reading so many negative reviews, but I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised with my experience. I came in on a very busy Saturday night without...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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This was the noisiest restaurant I have ever been to. The noise level is similar to at a night club. You have to yell across the table to hear each other. The food is good, but definitely overpriced. I much...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at this location at least 4 times and have never been too impressed with the food quality nor service. The menu reads nicely with plenty of seemingly cool choices. The atmosphere is great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The menu seemed good but the food was bad! The chicken satay was way too soft. The pad thai tasted like drunken noodles - I don't even see how they could call it pad thai. Overall, bad food. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Its a great lunch restaurant and its a great evening restaurant. We've even dined on a more lively night such as Saturday and we still get the awesome service you would get on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straits is worth visiting for the novelty of California Indian cuisine, but some dishes don't live up to expectation. The bar scene at this locale is quite happening; I'd check it out if I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere in San Jose is lacking, so any place that tries gets a few stars just for that...The Food - I would go for the drinks and small plates only. The dinner plates leave one lacking in flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In an effort to remain young and hip we went to this joint on Friday night. We had been once before and the odd feeling I had inside should have reminded me that I was not fond of my first experience...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Straits used to be one of my favorite place to dine at on a friday night after work (can't do it anymore b/c I moved). Their lychee martini, the banana blossom salad and their lamb dish are delicious. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only came here because my friend Kirk manages it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, loud and 'did everyone see me'? Actually the food is great if you can get anyone to bring it to you. Nice flavor combinations. The cocktails are a bit heavy on the mixers but they sure do look...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food. Love it. Love it. Love it.The ribs are melt in your mouth good and the drinks are tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic noodles were good. A little too much of a pick-up bar and a little too trendy for my taste. Food was not bad but pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this joint. A friend of mine used to tend bar here so we would hang out, drink for free and tip her well. Well dressed folks out for a drink or dinner. It's a bit pricey, it's a scene, well...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Straits a too many times this year. I liked it there and the guy i went with, loves the boys there. Whenever we go there we always get good services and the drinks are good too. i had my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give owner and chef Chris Yeo lots of praise for his hospitality and great service when he's at this location. I love both the dining and lounge atmosphere here more than all the other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why the hell do people love this place so much? Oh, I forgot, it's San Blase, and it's trendy! That's right, slip on your finest carbon copy Kenneth Cole outfit, do up your hair with just the right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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The quality of food is never the same. For example: the Rendang Beef is sometimes tender and mildly spicy and other times it is dry and flavorless. That spoils the fun in ordering what you thought was one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I avoid this place as much as possible. I went a few times when it first opened and I had fun. Then again I had just started dating my boyfriend so we were too busy making out to notice the long wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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Good food! Its a great place to bring friends who you wanna sit and have dinner then drinks right after. This place is a hang out place after dinner. Live DJ on weekends. So gotta check it out.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a joke. Service is hideous and awful. I haven't seen so many ditzy hosts and waitstaffs working in one place. I asked them about the food and how dishes were prepared. They knew nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food may not be super authentic, but if you are not Singaporean or Malaysians, its really hard to tell. I love the food. the only set back is that its slightly pricy compared to other asian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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They feature thai and other Asian foods and fusion cuisine. Its very good, but extremely pricey. If you like quality of food over quantity of food this is a great place. Their lobster pad thai is grea...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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a trendy fusion-type (singaporean) restaurant...suave, salesman-like waiters (ours was john), yummy cocktails (lemon grass mojito, lychee martini), off-the-hook appetizers (try the Murtabak)... overal...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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we ordered Banana Blossom Salad, Grilled Beef in Grape Leaf , Spicy Basil Chicken, and garlic noodle..they are all pretty good and reasonable priced. One problem is that the salad came last, which i thought...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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The music is so loud in the main dining area, you can't hear your partner. The pepper lobster is divine. The rest--awful. The drinks, for $9, completely lack taste and any sense of alcohol. The service is hit...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Straits Cafe's Santana Row location is more of a lounge/asian fusion tapas bar than a cafe/restaurant of other locations. Live DJ during some evenings. The place can get busy for the after work crowd....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess it all depends on what you're here for... This is decent for business gatherings, great for people watching and drinks, but food is just ok. I prefer to sit outdoors (when it's available) or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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I went for lunch and the food and service were impeccable! The banana dessert was superb!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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With so many pan asian out there, it's hard to decide which I would go back to. Straights is classy, fun, and offers a dynamic menu. But I think it's becomming too corporate and therefore, the food does'nt...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When this place first opened, they had really good food. I liked the lobster pad thai, the mango chicken and about a half dozen other things .. but now maybe cos they've reached a point where they no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was great. If you are going for authentic Asian food, this is not the place to go. It delivers exactly what they say they do. A blend of Asian and European cuisine. The wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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and the service wasn't great but the atmosphere was great for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Not my favorite place but I'd definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun little restaurant in Santana Row. The food was good, chicken scewers, garlic noodles were the best dishes that I had. Our waiter was great but did not like the reservation system. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, this location serves up the least authentic tasting(least good) dishes. Although I've not been to the original in SF for a while now, that is my favorite. Having grown up in Malaysia,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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I went to find what the hype was about. Not much. The bar is great but the dining was awful. The only thing my waitor brought me quick was my bill while I was still chewing and a fork in my hand. I went for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2005
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We were seated promptly, but the restaurant was very busy--I think we got lucky. Everything we ordered had great flavors; Banana Flower salad--awesome, Green Curry vegatables and Sashimi were very good. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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The food here is only okay- a little contrived. Ambiance is great- the place is always packed and crawling with young singles. In the evenings, there's a live DJ. My bad experience here was when I was having...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants....I know, I know, it's one of those chains....and the San Jose one in particular is totally a meat market, but everytime I have any type of asian fusion, I just think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
more than asian food for non-asian. crowded tables. lights are too dark to read the menu. could be pretty noisy. not a good place to talk.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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the vegetables are great & fresh, love the sea bass packet :) and garlic noodles. the pepper crab was too salty. service was slow, we waited almost 50 mins. for a party of 6. that ambience is great, nice place...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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Really, there is zero bang for buck. There is utter confusion at the hostess desk, no one has a clue about wait time. We were told on the phone, that usually walk-ins are seated in 20 mins ...longest 20 mins...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2004
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I have tried this place twice. The food is really good but overpriced for the small amount you get. The service is pretty bad. Went once on my friend's bday. Drinks took a really long time and when they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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It seems to me that everyone who is anyone is going to Straits. Its a place that is totally unexpected of San Jose. The food is really great, there are always beautiful people everywhere, the staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2003
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I went on a Monday night with a party of 6 adults & 2 kids. We had no waiting for a convenient table outside where the antics of my little grandchildren caused no problems. We ate a variety of small and large...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2003
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Finally a unique dining experience without the drive to S.F. SEATING: Hosts were very nice. DRINKS: Shark Martini (this cool blue concoction) is my fav. FOOD: Definitely not a good steak place but if you like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2003
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The decor is fabulous! Attractive tableware. The food is good but nothing to flip over. The service is definelty something that needs major improvement. I received my food before my cocktail. Perhaps they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2003
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The food was pretty tasty and delicious. I definitely would suggest the black pepper crab ($28); it was worth every penny. The oysters were a bit small, but the dipping sauces were good. Our waiter was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2003
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Well, the place looks pretty nice, and thats about it. We sat down, and it took about 15 minutes before anyone came to talk to us. Then we ordered, and I got the chicken wings that are un-cooked in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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it is not often that one spies a restaurant offering something called ??singaporean cuisine,? but this little dining nugget not only serves it, but serves it very well. blending a combination of malaysian,...
wguides.com - user review
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straits cafe has a long tradition of excellent singapore cuisine. having developed a reputation with their restaurants in palo alto and san francisco, straits cafe's latest offering in santana row is a further...
wcities.com - user review
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Great service, good ambience and location. The food is atrocious. They claim to be singaporean cuisne, but really serve absoluetly horrible version of it! And for the price they charge, not worth
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Singapore for almost 200 years has been at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, where many cultures and nationalities live, work and more importantly, eat together. Singapore's cuisines logically reflect this...
opentable.com - user review
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