Rooftop bars in San José

If you are after skyline views in San José, start here. 12 rooftop bars on the local map, sorted by what reviewers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. San José spots tend to keep their own hours.

Rooftop bars in San José

Cocktails above the streets: where San José goes for golden hour, according to reviews. Arrive before sunset for the view; the best tables rarely last past golden hour.

Market Bar

★ 4.6 · 4,611 reviews · 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA · Moderate

Paper Plane

★ 4.4 · 2,633 reviews · 72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA · Moderate

Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

★ 4.2 · 1,317 reviews · 1500 Mt Diablo Blvd #300, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio

★ 4.3 · 824 reviews · 349 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA · Moderate

Splash Bar San Jose

★ 4.1 · 724 reviews · 65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA · Moderate

The Caravan Lounge

★ 4.5 · 655 reviews · 98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113, USA · Moderate

Loft Bar & Bistro

★ 4.1 · 635 reviews · 90 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Five Points

★ 4.3 · 631 reviews · 169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA · Moderate

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto

★ 4.0 · 604 reviews · 180 El Camino Real Bldg B, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA · Very_Expensive

Floodcraft Brewing Co.

★ 4.4 · 203 reviews · 777 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

Vbar

★ 3.8 · 127 reviews · 355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128, USA

Cielo

★ 4.2 · 53 reviews · 355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128, USA · Moderate

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Rooftop nights in San José

Rooftops in San José are weather-dependent — have a ground-level backup in mind if the sky turns.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the best tables; after dark the crowd (and the wait) builds.
Many rooftops enforce a dress code after a certain hour. When in doubt, smart casual beats sportswear.

About San José

San José, San José, CR (coordinates 9.93, -84.09, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for San José come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

Common questions

Where do these San José rooftop listings come from?

Google Places listings for San José with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

Are San José rooftop bars seasonal?

Many are. Rooftop season follows the weather, so winter visits can disappoint — check the venue is actually open up top.

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