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The Farmers Union, San Jose, CA

The Farmers Union

4.3
4.3
1753 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Farmers Union is a gastropub located in the heart of downtown San Jose. We boast a 60 tap draft system that features many craft beers, wine on tap, as well as root beer and cider. Our food menu has a large assortment of items with many of them prepared in our wood burning oven, charcoal grill and rotisserie.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (408) 277-0545
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Farmers Union in Downtown San Jose is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions, corporate and convention groups and pre or post SAP Center event gatherings. We offer a variety of private and semi-private event spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Chrissy Mrowczynski: (408) 277-0545
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Cross Street
    San Pedro St.
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking available as well as a parking garage located across the street on San Pedro St. We will offer validation.
  • Public transit
    Second Street Light Rail
  • Entertainment
    We feature over 20 televisions for your sports viewing pleasure, highlighted by our 200" High Definition projector.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Farmers Union in San Jose offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great service" and "delicious food." While some find the prices high, the restaurant's inviting setting and varied menu make it a popular spot. Guests rave about the "beer cheese fondue" and "bourbon BBQ ribs." Ideal for group gatherings.

1,753 Reviews
  1. Shawn

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We brought a group of 8 here for a business dinner and unfortunately it was average at best. It was incredibly loud, to the point where we couldn't hear each other at our own table. In fairness, the table next to us was obnoxiously loud. Service was good but food was not great. 4 of us ordered beef brisket and it was so fatty none of us could eat most of ours, sides we're not very good - mac and cheese and baked beans (more like a bean soup). Others had various dishes and the one stand out was the fried chicken. With so many other options in the area, I wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

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  2. valerie

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice location, ambience, food. Server was friendly and competent and bartender made a great lemon drop.

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  3. Mary

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I've been to The Farmers Union a few times, and it is OK. The service is OK, the ambiance is OK, and the food is fair. Our party of 4 was there for brunch before the theater, and we thought the food was OK. Two had Farmer Breakfasts, one had Avocado Toast, one had the grilled cheese sandwich and soup. I think the Avocado Toast diner liked her meal the best. The rest of us left some food on our plates - the hash browns were not great, and the bacon was really well done. The main reason we return to The Farmers Union is because it is pretty convenient (about 4 blocks) from the SJ Center for the Performing Arts. The four meals came to around $100, so the cost is OK, too.

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  4. Jason

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Strangely, when making the reservation they ask for a seating preference, and then didn't honor that. No big deal, but just really weird... should have known it was a sign. We were seated, and sat at at the table for 30 minutes without a server coming by the table, or even making eye contact. So we left - not sure they even noticed that we left. I had gone to the restaurant before for lunch, and felt that the food was mediocre and expensive. Tried to give it a second shot for dinner, and unfortunately they doubled down with terrible service. Avoid this place - there are a lot of options in the area that are happy to have customers.

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  5. Scott

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Jordan was excellent and took great care of us.

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  6. Audrey

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy ordering from the appetizer menu and sharing the ajillo shrimp, smoked brisket tacos, and the beer cheddar fondue. Delicious. No room for dessert!

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  7. Corinne

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We made reservations in the 5pm hour and asked for a booth, main room table or upstairs table (there were TONS available), and we were shuffled in the back room with no ambiance, no other people, and nothing to see except a giant tv. We asked for another table and they said no. We were hosting out of town guest from Boston. Beyond disappointed and will never bring guests here again.

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  8. Amanda

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The cocktails were horrible, the steak and brisket had good flavor but everything else was mid at best. Definitely over priced. Our server was great but we certainly wouldn’t come back.

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  9. David

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu, delicious food, great service, I honestly have no complaints - we loved it. The beer cheese fondue and bourbon BBQ ribs were the star. We will be back for sure.

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  10. Ronald

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Farmers Union has always been a place with great food, service and atmosphere. Keep up the great work Farmers Union, I thoroughly enjoy the experience of your restaurant each time. Thank you.😎

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FAQs

The Farmers Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 277-0545.

The Farmers Union is rated 4.3 stars by 1753 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for The Farmers Union

151 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Pedro St.
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking available as well as a parking garage located across the street on San Pedro St. We will offer validation.
  • Public transit
    Second Street Light Rail
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature over 20 televisions for your sports viewing pleasure, highlighted by our 200" High Definition projector.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (408) 277-0545
  • Private party facilities
    The Farmers Union in Downtown San Jose is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions, corporate and convention groups and pre or post SAP Center event gatherings. We offer a variety of private and semi-private event spaces.
  • Private party contact
    Chrissy Mrowczynski: (408) 277-0545
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