They stock a variety of fresh herbs, artisanal spices & butters…read more Alfonso provides great service. I've been relying on him to cut my steaks to the perfect thickness for years.

If you're looking for a shop with a variety of high quality meat at a reasonable price, look no…read morefurther! The shop isn't very big but feels super clean inside and it doesn't have a meat smell. There's two huge meat fridges showing you what they have, plus couple fridges and shelves filled with stuff that you might need to cook with your food like spices, aromatics, seasonings. The staff here are really nice and helpful too. They even give you complimentary containers of their salt rub. My partner and I specifically come here specifically for their Picanha steaks which are extremely high quality and affordable. They're great to cook using the reverse sear method or grill like they do at Brazilian steak houses. They taste fantastic with chimichurri or even just with flaky salt because of how buttery the steaks are on their own. The last time we were here, we got 10 steaks for around $150 and we seriously thought we'd be spending way more. Of course the cost will depend on what you, like the prime rib here is very expensive, but weigh out your options! I do think everything else here seems to be a great price for the quality compared to mass grocers. I'd highly recommend anyone to check out this shop!

This review has been a long time coming…read more The only reason anyone goes back to a restaurant is because of the service, delicious food and atmosphere. This is JUST that place for us. It's always hit all these marks consistently. The service has always been beyond anything you could ask for. I can promise you that your water will NEVER EVER be empty here. My husband and I have been coming here for YEARS. It started with a date night, turned to birthdays, anniversaries and family dinners. This place has been so very special to us, that we even hosted our Wedding Dinner Reception here after our Wedding in SF, which was INCREDIBLE. I have to shout out Jessica and Fera. They were BEYOND kind during the whole planning process for our wedding. They helped create a perfect menu and calmed me with any questions I had weeks leading up to our wedding. Fera was also able to add some of our favorites to our specialized menu. From the warmth of the host greeting you, to the kindness of the waiters, chefs and even the owners... the experience is exceptional. It literally continues with every bite you take of their delicious food!! Just an idea for ya: Ambiance: Arya is luxurious, warm, cozy and elegant. Perfect for a date night or dinner with your loved ones.. The rich warm tones of the restaurant make it SO welcoming and classy. Family favorites: Calamari - Perfect appetizer. Battered perfectly, it pairs good with the sauce. Sambosa -The perfect puff pastry the potato filling is just delicious. Ceaser Salad - HELLA delicious. The Dressing hits all the right spots when you bite into it. I could eat a whole bowl of this. Lamb Rack - This is plated beautifully. Lamb is extremely juicy, tasty and well-seasoned. It pairs perfectly with the roasted potatoes, whole garlic and the fresh herb sauce on the plate is (you might have garlic breath after, I promise it's well worth it.) Boneless Chicken kebab - OMG, this is the most tender, and flavorful chicken you will ever eat. Everything is seasoned to perfection, juicy and just so flavorful. We will be back. God willing for many more celebrations to come.

Two months ago, we had a disappointing experience at Arya during our son's birthday celebration. We…read moreshared our honest feedback and we were genuinely impressed by how the co-owner, Fera, and the Manager, Mehdi, responded. Rather than dismissing our concerns, they took our feedback to heart and extended an invitation to return--one we decided to accept. Last night, we had dinner at Arya and it was the event of the day for my wife and me. From the moment we arrived, the entire team--from the receptionists to our server Serdar and the support staff--treated us as honored guests. Every interaction felt warm and genuine. The food was exceptional. We started with a mezze platter featuring delicious spreads, pastries, and felafel, followed by a mixed green salad that showcased some of the best burrata we've ever had, topped with tiny, sweet berries. Our main courses were equally memorable: a stunning Fesenjoon pomegranate-walnut chicken stew with a perfect balance of slightly sweet and tart, and a side of basmati rice studded with almonds, pistachios, berries, and orange peel. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, unique, and delicious. But what truly made the evening special was the service and genuine hospitality. Serdar, our server, was remarkably warm and attentive. We had fascinating conversations with him about his world travels, the uniqueness of Persian cuisine, and his recommendations for authentic Turkish breakfast and dinner spots (he's half Greek and half Turkish, which made his recommendations all the more authentic and personal). Mehdi introduced himself during the meal and checked in on us with a genuine interest in our experience, not just as a manager, but as someone who truly cares. When we mentioned we had no room for dessert, Mehdi surprised us with a beautifully presented pistachio-saffron ice cream served in an ornate bowl made of ice--a perfect final touch that felt like a work of art. This visit demonstrated that Arya is a restaurant that listens, cares, and delivers on its promise to provide not just excellent food, but genuine hospitality. We left feeling valued and delighted.

Tried Hero Ranch Kitchen for my husband's birthday last Tuesday night. We found street parking…read moreabout a block away and reported to the outside stand for our 7 pm reservation. The hostess was very friendly and showed us to our table. We had a table inside, which was an intimate upscale casual area with a bar. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms for a starter. It was so hard to pick one because everything on the menu sounds so good. Alas, I have a small appetite. The mushrooms were very tasty and a nice start to our meal. For entrees, we had the halibut and prime filet with a side of broccolini. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Drinks are on the pricey side- I had a Hero Old Fashioned and the Taylor Made, $20 each. They were nicely crafted, so worth the price. They brought out a Carmel Popcorn Sundae for my husband's birthday and even gave him a birthday card which I thought was a nice touch. Service was slow and steady. We had ample time to enjoy our food without feeling rushed, but never felt like our server forgot about us. We spent about 2 hours for dinner. Probably not a place to go if you're in a hurry. I'm eager to return and try some more of the starters. It's the kind of place I'd love to take out of town guests - high quality fine dining in a casual and relaxed environment.

I took my partner out for our anniversary to Hero Ranch Kitchen and made reservations with…read moreOpenTable with a note about it being our special day. The restaurant had a nice visual ambience, but also felt casual as there was a lot of chatter, which isn't a bad thing depending on what you're looking for. Our waiter was especially friendly and helped us decide what to order. I really wish I could remember his name, as I'm posting this a bit late, but he was a huge reason why we had a great experience! Here's a quick rating on the food itself: Stuffed mushrooms (3.5/5): This was recommended by the waiter as a favorite among patrons. The mushrooms weren't bad or anything, but for some reason, it gave me combination pizza vibes that I wasn't expecting. It was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again personally. Bone-in ribeye (5/5): an amazing cut that was cooked perfectly. Exactly what you would expect from a good steakhouse. The compound butter was fantastic! Bone-in apricot glazed pork chop (3.5/5): this one may hit different for different folks. The pork was perfectly cooked and juicy, but the apricot glaze was definitely a little too sweet for our palettes. If you're looking for something more savory, I might try something else. But hey, sweet might be your thing too! Caramel popcorn sundae (4.5/5): we got this one complimentary for being our special day, which was a really nice surprise! And it was a full serving! This one was obviously sweet, but surprisingly more subdued than it sounds, which was really nice! Overall, it was truly a memorable night with great food. And though some things didn't quite work for our palettes, I can totally see that it may for others--so that didn't impact my ratings because they were still good--just not for us. That said, the care that we received on our anniversary was what truly made me land on a 5/5 rating. Definitely coming back for future special occasions!

Came back here today for Mother's Day brunch. It's been about 2 years since I've dined here and…read moreboth my husband and I agreed this place still satisfies. They've raided the bubbles and brunch prices $10 since we were last here and truthfully that's not so bad considering how much everything else has gone up with inflation. We both definitely felt we got our moneys worth in caviar alone. And an addition they've added since we last dined here were crab legs. I used to comment that the one item I felt missing were crabs. The porchetta and beef Wellington still slaps. Very tasty. I finally tried the filet today with some chimichurri and it was tasty. Their oysters and shrimp were super fresh. The person shucking the oysters was working non stop. We appreciate the variety here. Much better quality than those popular Vegas buffets. Shout out to our server, Kimberly, who was also on point. Extremely kind, quick and courteous. Several years later and this place still hits it for us. I'm actually raising my original rating from 4 to 5 stars.

Our second go to Be.Steak.A. First time we had cocktails and some bites at the bar. Experience was…read moreok. It's been around a few years so we decided to give it another go. Sat at the bar again. Disclaimer is this is just my experience.... As we sat down we were greeted just fine. Ordered a couple cocktails. The wife received hers and about 5-8 mins later I asked for mine. Whether or not it was true the bartender said it needs time to set. Well you could have said it takes time while my wife was waiting to sip on hers(mediocre communication). We then proceeded to order the scallop appetizer. While the presentation was good. The scallops were rubbery and overcooked. A few mins later we had to ask to order some entrees. Key words "had to ask". I got the hot stone trio. She got the lobster risotto. We decided on indulging a little. While we were waiting I asked for a wine list... 5 minutes later I asked again different server finally got the list. No revisit. The food came. Still looking to order wine about 8-10 mins in a different bartender came in and asked, we ended up getting a bottle wine. The food: the hot stone trio, for $230, mediocre cuts of supposedly A5 Japanese wagyu. They were out of the Sanuki and said we'll substitute with an Oregon beef. Just not worth the money. The lobster was ok, the risotto was already cooled off, seemed like it was sitting. So for 2 of us with a $700 plus meal the service was not on par with other similar establishments. Combine that with food that was definitely not worth the $$$$, it is not a return for me. Including hosting business here. Not sure if they judged us cause we weren't all dressed up, due to just coming from the local movie theater or what, but service was not there, unfortunate.

Henry's remains one of the old-school steak houses I keep coming back to because consistency here…read moreis not marketing. It is culture. This visit, the Prime Rib was already sold out. At many restaurants, that would be a problem. At Henry's, it becomes a reason to test the rest of the grill. We ordered the Porterhouse and the Sirloin, both medium rare. The Porterhouse was solid: balanced seasoning, clean grill flavor, no unnecessary tricks. A lot of restaurants can do a good Porterhouse because the cut already has drama -- bone, fat, tenderness, presentation. But Sirloin is different. Sirloin exposes the kitchen. Especially that strip of fat running along the edge. If the grill work is careless, that fat becomes chewy, greasy, or wasted. Henry's handled it beautifully. The meat stayed true medium rare, while the fat edge was properly rendered, lightly charred, and full of beef aroma. That is real steakhouse skill. Medium rare lean meat plus properly rendered sirloin fat is not automatic. It takes timing, fire control, and experience. The baked potato was simple and correct. The salad was classic old-school steakhouse style. Dark beer still feels like the right companion here. Henry's is not trying to become trendy. It is not chasing presentation. People come here to eat steak, drink beer, and trust the kitchen. Prime Rib is still the ritual. But this visit proved something important: Henry's is not only a Prime Rib place. They know beef. - Dr. C Fire controlled. Fat rendered. Medium rare verified.

So we went to Henry's world, famous highlife restaurant and I'll be the first to tell you it was a…read moregreat experience. First things first when you get there make sure you get a number if you stand around waiting to be seated you're gonna wait forever. Make sure you get a number! There was four of us who got the fillet one got the teriyaki chicken and I had the ribeye not a bad meal at all. The food was really good. Steaks were cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was fun. The drinks were flowing and the steaks were really good. I recommended next time you go to a sharks game start your night off over at old Henry's famous high-life!

This was a great dinner. Steak was great. Drinks were great. Ambience was great. Tyler was great!read more

Great company, ambiance, food, and service. Tyler absolutely crushed it as our waiter! Definitely…read moreask for him when you come - you won't be disappointed.

Food was pretty good and service was about the same. Nothing over and above however the dessert was…read morereally good. I would recommend this restaurant to others.

Will miss the old Outback but this is a great addition to south San Jose! Def a place to go to for…read morecelebrations or a nice dinner. They have indoor and outdoor seating but I prefer indoor because the vibes are really nice and calm inside with the decor and open bar design. We ordered a TON of food and not one thing was bad. I especially loved the mushroom truffle pizza, chimichurri and ribeye steak. Sides were excellent too from the creamed spinach to the brussel sprouts. And you'd be surprised how many places can mess up French fries but B&B dis it perfectly. It was nice crispy and not too salty. And even if you're full to the max, get the chocolate chip cookies!!! They bake them fresh daily and you won't regret. Service was very attentive and informative. Only thing that threw us off was that for some reason all our food came out all at once, and we ordered a gooood amount. We barely had space to fit it on the table. Would have preferred appetizers then the entrees. Plenty of parking since it's located in a large plaza.

First time trying out Urban after being a long time Tender Greens fan. It's great!!…read more I went with my classic Ahi tuna plate with mashed potatoes and the portions are actually huge. The tuna itself was meaty and I could taste the sear on it. Mash potatoes were soft with an herby gravy on the side. I'm a bit sad they didn't have any arugula on the menu but got the beet salad instead. I love beets and they had a solid soft chew to it. Stephanie was super fun at the counter. She helped tell me about the menu and now I wanna try out the other plates tooooo. I'll definitely be coming back. The vibes were so nice

Food was okay. Lady at the front desk, asked if I wanted a complimentary bread, so of course I was…read moredelighted. When the server arrived with our order, he had no idea about the bread. So I asked if there were bread that i can have to dip in our olive oil that I had prepared, he says would two be okay? Again.. the answer is yes. He returns after 5 minutes and asked if I still wanted the bread. I said NO this is embarassing, thank you. On top of all this. They got one of the burger order wrong. When the cashier was approached her answer was, no this is what you ordered. No apologizes, just took the plate and walked away. Very odd feeling. Do better, you're in Santa Row. Yeah so prolly wont be back.

Lovely evening at TGR - the views were amazing, the food great (expensive for great) - our 12 and…read more13 year olds LOVED their food. It was a joy to see them dig in and appreciate the food. The cherry on the top was Maxim - he made it truly a memorable evening with his stories, happy birthday in French and just being a wonderful server!

came here one afternoon for a late lunch and honestly the view is what really makes this place…read morestand out. you can see pretty much all of san jose from up there and it's super relaxing just sitting and taking it in. definitely feels more like a place you go for the experience rather than just the food! food itself was actually pretty good, not the best ive ever had but still enjoyable. portions were fair and everything came out looking nice. i tried one of their pasta dishes and it was solid, nothing to complain about :))

We came for the Mother's Day brunch and, for the price point, we left pretty underwhelmed…read more Champagne really should have been unlimited, and unfortunately the food was a huge letdown overall. Most of the food in the chafing dishes was cold, including the carving steak station. The made-to-order omelette station took quite a while and initially was only offered as a vegetarian option, though we were eventually able to add protein. Even then, it was just okay. The dessert and fruit assortment were also pretty average. On the positive side, the seafood assortment was excellent and the made-to-order waffles were definitely a highlight. Our server, Estefania, and the support staff were top-notch and provided excellent service throughout the experience. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and beautifully designed.

Date: Saturday, April 6th, 2026 Time: 6pm…read moreMeal: Birthday Dinner Party of: 2 Reservation Made Thru: OpenTable *Bread ($6) *Sauteed Scallops ($36) *Steak Bacon ($30) *Seared Big Eye Tuna ($25) *French Fried Potatoes ($19) - Truffle Oil ($5) *Broccolini ($16) *Truffle Garlic Cauliflower ($20) *Creamed Corn ($16) *Mambo Salad ($16) *Lobster Bisque ($23) *Bone In Ribeye 22oz ($91) *Chilean Sea Bass ($58) *Ribeye Chop Chef Cut ($116) *Celebration Butter Cake ($10, but comped for bday) *Chocolate Strawberries ($15) *Basil Hayden ($23) - Old Fashioned *Cafe Latte ($7.25) *Espresso Dbl ($9) *Get Loose with Goose ($23) x2 *Penicillin ($18) *Angels Envy Rye 2oz ($28) - Old Fashioned *Lg Port Fonseca Bin 27 ($12) *Corkage Fee ($50) *Tax ($66.81) For a friend's bday, we ended up at Mastro's. We were originally a larger party, but a few friends fell out and we ended up with the final four. Tho I'm sure we made up with it in ordering. The bigger table came in handy. The server was very understanding. I was pescatarian at the time, so did not take part in all the meat offerings. But I've been to other locations and their steaks are usually pretty good. Their seafood is for a steakhouse. The sea bass was moist and slippery. The lobster bisque was creamy and decadent. One thing that's always consistent at Mastro's is their cocktails. I always get the grey goose martini and it never disappoints. Parking here is awful. I don't ever remember Valley Fair being this bad. Plus, now that you have to pay for parking, you'd think it would get better. Anyways, basically come early to give yourself enough time to find a spot. Good for a special occasion dinner since it can get pricey. REVIEW #4042