Splash Bar San Jose

We had a truly memorable meal here. The kitchen turns out dish after dish of fresh, flavorful food, all beautifully presented and served hot. It's clear that quality and care are top priorities. The service was just as impressive — our server was warm, attentive, and full of helpful recommendations. The whole staff seemed genuinely happy to be there, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, comfortable enough to relax and linger over our meal. The value was excellent too. This is a restaurant that does everything right, and we left already looking forward to coming back.

As a lesbian, I was a little worried about going here given all the concerning reviews about bad staff, safety concerns, and specifically queer women having a bad time. But me and my friend (also a queer woman) went on a Thursday night and actually had a really good time! There was no cover and security checked our bags and IDs but no issues. Vibes were great, lots of younger people our age and solid music. Lots of gay and lesbian couples dancing their hearts out and it was actually pretty packed for a Thursday lol. I guess the creepy and unsafe crowd/staff mentioned in the reviews are more prevelant on Fridays and Saturdays? Pleasantly surprised My only complaint was the bathroom... It had only one stall and urinals right across. I really think it could've been separated into two gender neutral bathrooms, bc it did feel a little exposed (there's no door) and the line took forever

No disappointments

I am genuinely disgusted and deeply disappointed by Splash Nightclub’s decision to stop accepting foreign IDs for entry. For an establishment that profits from the LGBTQ+ community and markets itself as a safe, inclusive space, this policy feels hypocritical, exclusionary, and completely out of touch with the very people who helped build queer nightlife and culture. Many immigrants, international students, travelers, and undocumented individuals already live under constant scrutiny and fear. To see an LGBT club — a place that should understand discrimination and marginalization better than most — adopt policies that mirror the same exclusionary attitudes and nationalist rhetoric dominating today’s political climate is honestly heartbreaking. Queer spaces were created to protect people who were rejected elsewhere. They were never meant to participate in making vulnerable communities feel unwelcome or suspect. Watching Splash bend toward policies that feel aligned with anti-immigrant and Trump-era thinking is beyond disappointing — it feels like a betrayal of the values of acceptance, safety, and community that LGBTQ+ spaces are supposed to stand for. I expected better from a club that claims to celebrate diversity. This decision sends a loud message, and unfortunately it’s not one of inclusion.