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Dr. Funk, San Jose, CA

Dr. Funk

4.5
4.5
171 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
29 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110-2447

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
We invite you to Dr. Funk where you, too, can escape.

Dr. Funk's offers a relaxed vibe that transports you into a 19th Samoa tiki venue with signature cocktails that include our Mai Tai and the Dr. Funk. Our Signature dishes include our Dr. Funk Burger and Hawaiian Ribs.

We are located near O'Flaherty's Irish Pub and the Old Spaghetti Factory in the heart of downtown San Jose.

Trader Vic and Donn Beach invented the tiki motif at their California restaurants of the 1930s that would entice generations for nearly a century. Our eclectic décor, too, draws influence from both Trader Vic and Donn Beach.

Both Trader Vic and Donn Beach sought not to create a fantasy world that was hinged on any single location; but rather one that encompassed the concept of escapism by incorporating and embracing elements from the Caribbean, to the South Pacific, China, Singapore and beyond!

In doing so, they created a backdrop that was thrilling, fascinating and alluring—one we wish to pay homage to.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Dr. Funk! We offer private spaces both indoors & out for parties of all sizes. Office luncheons, corporate dinners, corporate dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries and buyouts... we've got you covered!
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    W. Santa Clara Street & San Pedro
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    East St. James Street (VTA)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 171 people are saying

Dr. Funk reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dr. Funk offers a lively tiki bar experience with "great drinks" and a "fantastic tiki-themed interior." While service can be hit or miss, the "amazing atmosphere" and themed events like holiday decor and trivia nights ensure a memorable visit. Ideal for happy hours and social gatherings, it's a top Bay Area destination.

171 Reviews
  1. Linda

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have visited Dr. Funk. We love the tiki vibe and decorations. The food is good, but mostly "bar food." The tiki drinks are fabulous! But be sure to have a designated driver as we did as they are stronger than you think. It's a great place to go for a special event as it was our anniversary. Since it was also Easter Sunday, it was very quiet today (which was not the case last time we went!). Recommend for anyone who wants a fun and festive night out in San Jose.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    dirty, limited menu, no dessert, offensively dark inside. too bad, food & service were actually decent

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  3. Tom

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and solid food all in a fantastic tiki themed interior.

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  4. Carl VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is usually poor (read: slow). Perennially understaffed and word on the street is that the owner is kind of a dick, so that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. The staff are generally friendly and helpful (when they’re around) so it’s a mixed bag.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG, the food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were incredible! The atmosphere was intoxicating!!! we’re going back tomorrow night for dinner! They have a great happy hour as well

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  6. JanetB

    San Francisco19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mai Tais! Abby our waitress was Awesome! We will be back!

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  7. Sharon

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & cocktails. Ambience is outstanding. Limited food menu.

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  8. Stephanie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming to Dr. funk and live the themes they have had lately. Went for Christmas loved the themed limited drinks and valentines theme was another hit.

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  9. Thomas

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent very welcoming and very knowledgeable about what drinks to order.

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  10. Carl VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I like this place. Drinks are good and the decor is awesome. Service tends to be slow and bad unless you get lucky with your server or sit at the bar.

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Dr. Funk is rated 4.5 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Dr. Funk

29 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110-2447

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Santa Clara Street & San Pedro
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    East St. James Street (VTA)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Dr. Funk! We offer private spaces both indoors & out for parties of all sizes. Office luncheons, corporate dinners, corporate dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries and buyouts... we've got you covered!
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