Zeni
Zeni pours Tej, Ethiopian Spiced Tea, wine, craft beer, and zero-proof drinks at 1320 Saratoga Ave in San Jose.
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- Address
- 1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
- Phone
- +1 408 615 8282
- Website
- zeniethiopianrestaurant.com
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Tej and Ethiopian Spiced Tea
Tej and Ethiopian Spiced Tea give Zeni a clear Ethiopian drinks focus, while wine, craft beer, and zero-proof options broaden the table for drinkers and non-drinkers.
Communal tables, bar seats, and lounge seating
Communal tables, seated bar places, and lounge seating support different group shapes in one visit. A conversational noise level makes the room better suited to talk than volume-led plans.
1320 Saratoga Avenue with casual dress
1320 Saratoga Ave places the bar in San Jose, with casual dress and upscale casual service. Live music and a historic building add context without changing the practical, sit-down format.
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Bohemian
- Intimate
- Classic
- Group Outing
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- Date Night
- Live Music
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Communal Tables
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Conventional Wine
- Craft Beer
- Zero Proof
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–8:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm and welcoming with Ethiopian art on walls, thatched straw mesobs and stools in one room, palm-thatched bar at front, soft lighting creating intimate gathering space.