Goodtime Bar

San Jose, US · $$ · casual

Outstanding·1 source·Early

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What People Like

Goodtime Bar impresses with its innovative approach to natural wines and creative comfort food, led by chef Alex Whiteman.

+Unique natural wine selection
+Chef Alex Whiteman's flavorful comfort food menu
+Integral food component to the operation

VibrantCreative Comfort FoodFriendly

Score Breakdown

Service90

Food92

Individual Reviews

SF ChronicleCritic

Goodtime Bar — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026

“South Bay Part natural wine bar, part restaurant, Goodtime Bar is a rarity for San Jose, which suffers from a dearth of modern wine bars. Goodtime began as a spot primarily for pet nat enthusiasts, with a short list of snacks. But food has become integral to the operation, with chef and San Jose native Alex Whiteman,…”

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