Where Sip & Stroll Cocktails, All-day Happy hours and the Ultimate San Jose Big Game Tailgate Come Together
There are weekends you pencil in, and then there are weekends that rearrange everything. Super Row Weekend at Santana Row does exactly that. From Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 5–8, 2026, this stretch of San Jose bars and restaurants becomes a walkable pregame, postgame and everything-in-between destination. With average Super Bowl ticket prices hovering well into the thousands, not everyone is getting inside the stadium. That’s where proximity matters. Santana Row sits close enough to feel the pulse without the price tag. Whether you’re here all weekend, flying in early or skipping tickets entirely, this Sip & Stroll itinerary keeps the momentum going.
Four days blend into one social celebration, capped by a Big Game Tailgate with fellow fans.
Thursday: Arrival Drinks, Easy Bites and Setting the Tone
Thursday is about easing in, grabbing your first Sip & Stroll drink, and remembering why you came. Start with chilled wine pours from Vintage Wine Merchants during the afternoon, paired with a gourmet cheese plate that makes grazing feel intentional. Slide into early dinner at Augustine, where Champagne cocktails and a butternut squash tart set a polished tone for the weekend. As the night unfolds, head to El Jardín for tequila-forward cocktails and taco trio plates with carne asada, mushroom or shredded chicken. With $6 draft beers and $10 glasses of wine flowing, Thursday feels social without feeling rushed. It’s the perfect night to meet fellow fans who also decided Santana Row was the smarter play.
Friday: Full Sip & Stroll Mode Activated
On Friday, Super Row Weekend shifts into high gear. Sip & Stroll officially becomes a lifestyle. Fuel up midday with Dumpling Time, where veggie spring rolls, lamb dumplings and seafood gyoza deliver quick satisfaction. Pair it with a Rising Sun daiquiri or sparkling sake to keep things light. In the afternoon, EMC Seafood offers a reset with yellowtail sashimi, baked scallop rolls and truffle crab garlic noodles alongside a house margarita or sake. As evening hits, head to LB Steak for its under-$10 menu. Wagyu sliders, crispy onion rings and chocolate cake bites prove indulgence doesn’t need a splurge. The Pom Pom Cosmo seals Friday night with confidence.
Saturday: Events, Energy and All-Day Exploring
Saturday belongs to the fans who came early and the ones making a full weekend of it. Start with a nonalcoholic break at Boba Guys. Wearing NFL gear scores you ten percent off drinks like strawberry matcha lattes, lychee oolong refreshers, Thai teas and espresso milk teas. Lunch turns bold at Meso Modern Mediterranean with Middle Eastern crispy chili or harissa chicken skewers that travel well. By afternoon, Zazil takes over with $6 draft or bottled beers, $9 glasses of wine and quesadillas that keep the Sip & Stroll circuit moving. Between bites, stop by the Super Row photo installation for proof you were here. Then, visit the NFL Pop-Up Shop to show off your team spirit with themed merchandise before the crowds peak.
Sunday: Big Game Tailgate
The Big Game Tailgate in Santana Row Park becomes the main attraction on Sunday. Santana Row Park fills with fans who skipped ticket prices but refused to miss the moment. Drinks flow, food rotates and even casual viewers get swept up in the collective energy. Games, DJ’s and live moments keep the atmosphere dynamic from kickoff to final whistle. Those attending the Super Bowl get the perfect sendoff, while everyone else gets proof this was the right place to land.
Sip & Stroll The Row – All Weekend Long
Grab your to-go drinks at Santana Row. Purchase to-go cocktails from select restaurants, including Dumpling Time, Zazil, El Jardin, EMC Seafood, Left Bank Brasserie, Augustine, Momosan and Vintage Wine Merchants and listed to DJ’s, indulge in food sampling and pop-up activations. Expect a lineup of crowd-pleasing sips like margaritas, Moscow mules, sangrias, Champagne and more. DJs spin all weekend long, turning The Row between Olin Ave. and Olsen Dr. into a walkable party zone. It’s the perfect way to keep the energy up between kickoff, commercial breaks and post-game celebrations.
For the full lineup, daily schedules, and Sip & Stroll details, visit the Santana Row website and plan your Super Row Weekend now!
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