Photos from the venue's Google Maps listing, credited to their contributors on Google.
The short version
Bay 101 sits on North First Street near the San Jose airport, and poker is why most people come. The waitlist is the most common gripe. One former regular walked out facing close to 40 names for a limit game, and others report waits of an hour or more while the blackjack, three card and four card poker tables sat half full. Baccarat players find fewer active tables here than at other Bay Area rooms.
First timers tend to leave happier. Several describe dealers who explained the games and a relaxed mood at the tables. There are no slots, and a dollar or more comes off each banked hand, which catches out of town players by surprise. Food and drinks reach the tables, but the one bar gets knocked for slow, distracted bartenders, and some poker players complain about how floor staff behave.
Written from about 20 recent Google reviews, Google's most relevant and its lowest rated, read in September 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
Location
1788 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
Google reviews
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3.8average from 1,663 Google reviews
This review is for the Bay 101 bar. Went on a Friday evening noticed 2 bartenders working. Even though I had my wallet out waiting to be served a drink, not one approached me. One guy was chatting with a customer. The other looking at her phone.
Finally after 15 minutes got my beer. No Tip!
The staff was courteous and friendly. The customers were kind and nice as it was a first time experience. Taught how the card room works. Hopefully can go there again.
Thank you very much for the wonderful 5-Star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great first experience with us at Bay 101 Casino. Our team takes pride in providing a welcoming environment, and we're glad our staff and fellow … More
Just so you all know, the odds are always in the casinos favor , Always. That being said, don't go with more than you can afford to lose. Don't be crazy and take your rent or mortgage money, usually you will be very disappointed.
Good luck if you go..
This was my first visit to Bay 101 for some gambling fun. We played many games, and our chips fluctuated from winning to losing to winning, etc. But we never stopped having a good time. The dealers were very friendly and helpful when we didn’t understand the games, and the vibe was super relaxed, and everyone was having a good time.
Thank you for choosing Bay 101 Casino for your first visit Carl! We're happy to hear you had such a fun experience. From the ups and downs at the tables to learning new games, and that's part of the excitement! We're also glad to hear that our friendly dealers helped make your visit enjoyable and easy to navigate. Our team look forward on welcoming you back again for more fun!
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on October 7, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
At 1788 N First St in San Jose, about 40 miles from Downtown San Francisco as the crow flies. It's a state licensed card room.
Yes, around the clock every day, going by its Google listing. Holiday hours sometimes change, so call if you're planning around a particular time.
No. Card rooms in California aren't allowed slots. You'll find poker and table games like baccarat and pai gow instead. For slots you need a tribal casino.
