Dining

The FAB is centered in the heart of downtown San José. Tucked away from the rest of the city, we truly are a hidden gem. Nonetheless, our restaurant isn’t too hard to find – so be sure to come in and try some of the most delicious authentic recipes we have to offer.

Besides our unique menu, our bar features a wide selection of draft beer and a fine selection of wines and mixed drinks for the most discernable palates. We are sure to satisfy the pickiest of appetites. Our Mexican fusion-style dishes are Mexican food at its best. Everything is cooked fresh to order with the finest selection of ingredients.

Hammer Promotions: 10% off your meal with proof of same day ticket (eticket or confirmation email).

A casual spot for craft beers, organic juices & vegan cooking, plus live music on Thursdays.

We created Spoonfish Poke to share our love for fresh seafood and healthy ingredients. Our mission is to provide the highest quality food offerings and an exceptional customer service experience to every guest. Each bowl is carefully crafted with the freshest and most sustainable ingredients we can locally source.

Hammer Promotions: If you come to a performance at the Hammer, Spoonfish is offering a 10% discount to anyone who brings in their ticket on the same day of the show or up to 2 days after.

Oaxacan food is one of Mexico’s most celebrated and complex cuisines. Mezcal Owner and Oaxacan native Adolfo Gomez moved to San José from Oaxaca, Mexico, 20 years ago. Gomez served as the Operations Manager at the Silicon Valley Capital Club restaurant for 10 years and also worked on opening Mezcal for five years. Longing for Oaxacan food and the tastes of home, Gomez’s vision of Mezcal Restaurant was realized in November 2008 and was voted one of the “2009 Best New Restaurants” by Metro Newspaper.

The Hammer Theater is excited to announce our new partnership with La Lune Sucrée!

La Lune Sucrée is a bakery, located in Downtown San José and a neighbor to the Hammer. It’s a casual, airy spot with outdoor seating dispensing European café fare, pastries, and coffee. They work with local suppliers to source the freshest and most authentic ingredients that we are sure our community will enjoy.

Hammer Promotions: If you come to a performance at the Hammer, La Lune Sucrée is offering a 10% discount to anyone who brings in their ticket on the same day of the show.

K&J Bakery is a small family-owned Latino bakery. Ranging from sweet goods like conchas to custom-made cakes, coffees, etc.; as well as savory goods like tortas and tamales. The cozy restaurant has a very homely atmosphere and the owners themselves are as sweet as the treats they sell.

Hammer Promotions: 10% discount on same-day tickets, valid 2 days after event

Tea Villa is a small-owned business first founded in 2016 in Milpitas. They later opened up a second shop in Downtown San José. Their vision is to reinvent boba for the future. Offering your well-known milk tea drinks, but take it up a notch by selling potted plants milk tea, forest tea, fusion drinks, and yummy foods like bento boxes, ramen, crepes, and so much more!

Hammer Promotions: 30% off all drinks on our menu with Hammer Theatre ticket. Limit up to 2 days after ticket date to claim promotion.

Sandwiched in between Hoagie’s and The Nest, this cozy boba restaurant is a great place to find your favorite comfort foods and delicious tasting boba. They not only serve coffee and tea, but also offer smoothies/juices, noodles, salads, and so much more!

Hammer Promotions: 10% discount on same-day tickets

Using the power of coffee & tea to bring people together.

We are dedicated to the future of the coffee industry, coffee farming communities, and our upstream supply chain partners. From the stores we build to the products we serve, Philz guarantees that responsible sourcing is at the heart of every decision we make.

Formerly located directly across from The Hammer Theatre, Circle-A Skateboards is one of the oldest continuously operating retail establishments in downtown San José. Circle – A has moved from the glass building, and is now at 380 South 1st Street, San Jose. The new hours are 11am – 6pm everyday. The cafe is temporarily closed as they plan and construct a new one.