# Poor House Bistro > Old Victorian house hosts a cozy shaded outdoor patio with live blues music and a friendly, lively atmosphere. Small dance area and ample outdoor seating invite casual gatherings. Popular spot for quick pre-event dinners near SAP Center. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/PoorHouseBistro - Address: 317 W St John St, San Jose, California, United States - Phone: +14082925837 - Website: http://www.poorhousebistro.com/ ## What it is good for - Dinner Spots — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Cool — 9.4/10 - Sandwich — 9.4/10 - Bar — 9/10 - Live Music — 9/10 - Outdoor Space — 8.6/10 - Outdoor Seating — 8.6/10 - Food — 7.9/10 - Seafood — 7.9/10 - Beignets — 7.9/10 - Pasta — 7.8/10 - Authentic — 7.5/10 - American Food — 7.1/10 - Jambalaya — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The live music here is a great bonus with amazing players." - "The jambalaya here is bold, spicy, and outstanding." - "It's a great dinner spot, just a short walk from the SAP Center." ## Good to know - Expect a 45-minute wait during busy hours, especially on event nights. - Parking is limited, especially when events are happening nearby. - The venue hosts live music from Wednesday to the weekend. - The restaurant is a short 5-10 minute walk from SAP Center. - Self-service is the norm, with no table service or refills. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.