Bar in San Jose, United States
Paper Plane
100Pearl PointsBar-first pick

About Paper Plane
Paper Plane is a practical downtown San Jose choice for drinks-first plans, especially for small groups that want an easy central meeting point. Treat it as a bar pick rather than a food-led dinner booking; for a clearer meal format, compare it with Fuji, Serious Dumpling, or Umi Hand Roll Bar.
Paper Plane is a San Jose venue with verified evening and late-night hours, which makes it easier to place within a night out than a venue with only partial schedule information. The confirmed schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 2 AM, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, closed Monday. The verified dress code is smart casual, so the safest read is to plan for a polished but not overly formal look, while avoiding assumptions beyond that confirmed guidance.
A safer call when the plan fits the verified details
The recommendation is simple: use Paper Plane when its San Jose location, evening opening time, late closing hours, smart-casual dress code match the plan. Those are the details that can be relied on with confidence, they are useful details for anyone trying to organize a stop after daytime plans, after work, or later in the evening. The available verified details do not support treating it as a fully documented food-led booking, so anyone comparing options should also look at Angelou's Mexican Grill, Fuji, or Serious Dumpling.
For a first visit, the strongest confirmed planning factor is timing. Paper Plane opens at 5 PM on operating days, stays open until midnight Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, runs later on Friday and Saturday. That creates a clear window for evening planning, especially for groups that want a destination with confirmed late-night availability rather than a place whose hours still need to be interpreted or guessed. If the priority is a more clearly defined dining plan, compare the available details for Umi Hand Roll Bar and The Last Round Tavern before deciding.
Who should choose it
Consider Paper Plane if the group wants a San Jose stop with verified evening hours, late weekend closing times, a smart-casual dress code. It works best in planning terms when those three confirmed elements are enough: the location fits, the opening time fits, the dress guidance fits the tone of the night. Skip making assumptions about cuisine, specific dishes, prices, seating, or service style unless you confirm those details directly before going. That matters because a venue can be a strong match for timing and dress code while still leaving other practical questions unanswered. For broader planning, Pearl city guides are useful starting points: Our full San Jose restaurants guide and Our full San Jose bars guide.
The decision comes down to fit. Paper Plane is worth considering when its confirmed San Jose location, hours, smart-casual dress code suit the night; for anything more specific, check current details before building the plan around it. That approach keeps the choice grounded in what is actually verified while still leaving room to compare it with other San Jose options if the occasion depends on more precise food, price, seating, or service expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paper Plane good for a date?
It can be, if the plan fits the verified details: Paper Plane is in San Jose, has evening and late-night hours, lists a smart-casual dress code. If you need a more defined dining plan, compare current details for Fuji or Umi Hand Roll Bar before deciding.
What's the best time to go to Paper Plane?
Use the verified hours to plan. Paper Plane opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, closes at 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed Monday.
Is Paper Plane open late?
Yes. Paper Plane is open until 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed Monday.
Does Paper Plane have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not part of the verified details provided here. If that matters for your visit, check directly before going to Paper Plane in San Jose and compare current information for Fuji or The Last Round Tavern as needed.
Is the food good at Paper Plane?
The verified details provided here do not include cuisine, dishes, menu format, or pricing. If food is the deciding factor, check current information directly and compare with Serious Dumpling, Umi Hand Roll Bar, or Angelou's Mexican Grill.
What's the crowd like at Paper Plane?
The verified information here does not include crowd or atmosphere details. What is confirmed is that Paper Plane is in San Jose, has evening and late-night hours, lists a smart-casual dress code.
Is Paper Plane good for groups?
The verified details do not include seating capacity, reservation style, or group accommodations. For a group plan, confirm current details directly and compare other options such as The Last Round Tavern if needed.
Location
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose, United States
Compare Paper Plane
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Paper Plane | San Jose |
| Angelou's Mexican Grill | San Jose |
| Fuji | San Jose |
| Serious Dumpling | San Jose |
| Umi Hand Roll Bar | San Jose |
| The Last Round Tavern | San Jose |
How Paper Plane San Jose compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Angelou's Mexican Grill, Notable alternative
- Fuji, Notable alternative
- Serious Dumpling, Notable alternative
- Umi Hand Roll Bar, Notable alternative
- The Last Round Tavern, Notable alternative
How Paper Plane compares in downtown San Jose
Paper Plane is the easier drinks-first call in this set, while Angelou's Mexican Grill is the better fit when the group wants a casual Mexican meal attached to the plan. Choose Paper Plane for a looser night out; choose Angelou's when food is the main reason everyone is meeting.
Fuji, Serious Dumpling, Umi Hand Roll Bar are stronger cross-shops when the decision depends on cuisine. Fuji and Umi Hand Roll Bar give more direction for sushi-focused diners, while Serious Dumpling is the more obvious pick for a casual food-led group meal.
The Last Round Tavern is the closest alternative for a relaxed bar mood. Pick The Last Round Tavern for a tavern-style hang; pick Paper Plane when the group wants a downtown cocktail-bar feel and does not need the evening to revolve around dinner.
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