The Table - San Jose

We had an outstanding dining experience and will definitely be coming back! We started off with a classic Bubs salad, which had just the right amount of anchovies to kick things off. I enjoyed the perfectly cooked Navarra lamb sirloin served with a mix of colorful baby carrots. For dessert, we indulged in a delightful chocolate pot de crème accompanied by a wonderful decaf espresso. Everything, including the service, was impeccable! An added bonus was the pleasant atmosphere; it wasn't as noisy as many restaurants these days, so we could have a relaxed conversation without having to raise our voices.

I’ve been at the Table for brunch a few times and have enjoyed their offerings. Service has always been good but this time I went there for dinner with my friend and I was not impressed with my food. I had the beef cheek and my friend had the pork. The beef was so salty while the pork was really dry. Our server that night had a very bad attitude and didn’t seem to be enjoying her job there. I’m hoping this was just a one time thing coz I really like the Table. I will go back for brunch coz they’re good, and hope that the server would be better next time.

Drinks should always come out before food. We had appetizers before drinks and salads when we had barely started our appetizers. We were only halfway through our cocktails at that time and the table was overcrowded with dishes. It was disappointing because it was a special occasion and the timing of the food coming out created stress instead of the relaxation we expect when dining out. The server was nice but obviously not trained in the timing of a meal. Ownership should be guiding management in the training of the servers.

We were eager to try this restaurant, and I'm so glad we did! The food was excellent; I had the Ribeye special, while my wife enjoyed the mushroom risotto. We were a bit disappointed that they were out of the chocolate pot de crème, but we'll definitely be back to give it a try next time!

The service felt hurried. Our entrees arrived while we were still enjoying our salad and cheese plate on the small table, leaving us to awkwardly squeeze everything in.