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Closed Bikini Bar

AJ's

San Jose, CA 393 Lincoln Ave 408-292-3445
Closed Opens 17:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+ Cover $10
Hours
MON Closed
TUE 17:00 - 01:00
WED 17:00 - 01:00 TODAY
THU 17:00 - 01:00
FRI 17:00 - 01:00
SAT 17:00 - 01:00
SUN 17:00 - 01:00
On tap
Kitchen
46/100

Underwhelming experience from start to finish.

AJ's falls flat due to its unimpressive atmosphere and lackluster service. The property's dullness is matched by the location's inconvenience, making it a chore to get there. Overall, it's a forgettable experience.

How this is scored
37/100

Atmosphere's as dull as the location.

The atmosphere is as dull as the location, with a cramped capacity that makes you question the luxury vibes. Parking's a nightmare, and the amenities are few and far between. Unless you're desperate for a spot in San Jose, there are better options.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 37/100

The room

Atmosphere's as dull as the location.

The atmosphere is as dull as the location, with a cramped capacity that makes you question the luxury vibes. Parking's a nightmare, and the amenities are few and far between. Unless you're desperate for a spot in San Jose, there are better options.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.0
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 1.0
  • Parking 4.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 4.0
48/100

Door service is non-existent, don't even bother.

Door service is non-existent, making you feel like you're bothering the staff just to get in. Bar service is similarly unimpressive, with long wait times and a general air of disinterest. If you're looking for a hassle-free experience, keep looking.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 48/100

The hospitality

Door service is non-existent, don't even bother.

Door service is non-existent, making you feel like you're bothering the staff just to get in. Bar service is similarly unimpressive, with long wait times and a general air of disinterest. If you're looking for a hassle-free experience, keep looking.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 7.0
  • Speed 3.4
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 1.0
  • Value 7.0
59/100

Overpriced drinks ruin any chance of enjoying the food.

The overpriced drinks are a major turnoff, making it hard to justify the cost of even a decent meal. Food quality's not bad, but it's not worth the hefty price tag. If you're a drinker, you might want to steer clear.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 59/100

The kitchen

Overpriced drinks ruin any chance of enjoying the food.

The overpriced drinks are a major turnoff, making it hard to justify the cost of even a decent meal. Food quality's not bad, but it's not worth the hefty price tag. If you're a drinker, you might want to steer clear.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 5.1
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 7.0
41/100

Talent's lackluster, even the best looks unimpressed.

Talent's lackluster, with even the best dancers looking unimpressed. Appearance and interaction are subpar, making it hard to connect with the performers. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the club, the performers won't be enough to save the experience.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 41/100

The floor

Talent's lackluster, even the best looks unimpressed.

Talent's lackluster, with even the best dancers looking unimpressed. Appearance and interaction are subpar, making it hard to connect with the performers. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the club, the performers won't be enough to save the experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.0
  • Appearance & style 5.0
  • Interaction 5.0
  • Professionalism 3.4
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 3.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 46/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience from start to finish.

AJ's falls flat due to its unimpressive atmosphere and lackluster service. The property's dullness is matched by the location's inconvenience, making it a chore to get there. Overall, it's a forgettable experience.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 37
  • Service 48
  • Food 59
  • Performers 41
  • Value 58
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26 reviews
70/100 SW score
Good spot for cheap drinks with friends Hit this place with my SJSU buddies after finals and had a decent time. Drinks are super affordable which is clutch on a student budget, and the setup with everyone sitting around the central stage keeps things social. Not fancy at all but that's not really the point.
50/100 SW score
Decent neighborhood spot but nothing special Been coming here occasionally for a few years since it's close to home. The no-touching rule keeps things chill but also means you're pretty limited in what you can do. Parking is always a pain and the place feels cramped when it gets busy on weekends.
40/100 SW score
Not what I expected Came here thinking it would be more upscale but this is basically a college bar with bikini dancers. Everything happens right out in the open so zero privacy, and the talent level is pretty hit-or-miss. The drinks are cheap though, I'll give them that.
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