Happened upon this cool outdoor spot - it would be a nice place to host an event. They have tables, tvs, cornhole, jenga, etc. I'm sure it's packed after games as it's right next to Levi's Stadium. It's seems it's one main restaurant with indoor seating and the back entrance is all outdoors and has two food trucks/tents with varying hours. Tacos were closed when we came, but The Pit was grilling and blasting music. Decided to order from The Pit and Clara's Junction. What's cool is certain tables have the QR code so they will just bring out the orders to your table which I love. The food was pretty good - I'd say the meat (brisket at The Pit and tri tip sandwich at CJs) could be more tender. The cornbread and fries sides were really good though. I believe the manager brought out our food and staff kept the tables clean so hard working staff! The parking is shared with a plaza and apartment complex so there seems to be crowded parking and possibly a paid garage parking? I'd come back for group hosting. read more

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Trying to soak up every last bit of vitamin D before pasty leg season comes. And, if there's dog-friendly outdoor seating, I will make an effort to visit. Opening in late September 2024, Clara's Junction is a new indoor/outdoor food and drink garden located within new housing development(s) and walking distance from Levi's Stadium. First come, first serve. No rezzies. M E N U American cuisine with global inspiration. Full bar. HH Specials - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 4 pm - 6 pm: Reduced prices on apps and $2 off beer, wine, specialty cocktails. There's The Pit (BBQ) and Taz's Taco Truck with a separate menu. O R D E R I N G All ordering is done via QR code at your table. Pay and tip before you receive your food. There's no place to add notes/special requests. We told our server after ordering that we would like the burger to be cut in half to share and he immediately told the BOH. F O O D * The Whole 9 Yards: 1/2 lb beef patty stuffed w/ central coast creamery cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, black garlic mayo, herb fries ($22) // 4.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mrdmpzev - Add avocado (+$3) Def the highlight of our meal - the juicy lucy inspired burger was hella juicy and flavorful without being too salty. The melty cheese in the middle enhanced the beefy umami, adding a savory sharpness and creaminess. The black garlic mayo took it to the next level with its complex earthy tang. Uniformly cut veggies contrasted the richness, making this is a perfectly balanced burger. It would have been 5 stars if the avocado was fully ripen and if the bun was toasted for structure and moisture saturation. Served with hot, crunchy, well-seasoned standard cut fries. * BBQ Ribs: Newman farms heritage pork, gochujang-miso rub, sidewinder fries, pickles ($24) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2hhnkx3d My fav part were the sidewinder fries and pickles. The s-shape fries are like a mix between wedges and curly fries, coated in starch creating that extra satisfying crunch. As for the ribs...I'm confused because there's a pit outside but the unseasoned ribs seemed to be baked then brushed with bbq sauce at the end. No smoky/char flavor and the gochujang-miso wasn't "rubbed" onto the ribs. They were completely flavorless without the sauce brushed on top (smoky, umami tang with a kick). Don't get me wrong, they weren't bad (meaty!) but the menu description is a bit misleading and it didn't look like the business pics. * Esquites & Burnt Ends: Mexican street corn off the cob, bbq tri tip, crema mayo, lime, chili ($10) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3c8vbcmr Sounded like an interesting combo but it was more of a watery corn soup topped with dry, stringy meat on top. I liked their selection of hot sauces: Frank's RedHot, The Pepper Plant Hot Pepper, El Yucateco Green Chile Habanero, Tari Ají Amarillo Pepper Sauce, etc. S E R V I C E 5 star service from Jorge - super friendly, engaging, and attentive. Offered water for my dog which is always a plus. We visited on a quiet Saturday with no events so food service was prompt. A M B I A N C E Indoor-outdoor living vibes that's great for families with kids. While there's indoor seating (former Carl's Jr), the patio is the highlight. Ample outdoor seating with plenty of TVs, game tables, giant connect four, and fire pits. Top 40s playing. Most tables have no shade tho. Hope they get a cover for the gazebos/pergolas for sun protection. P A R K I N G Limited parking spaces right out front. With construction, we didn't know how to access their parking so we parked at the plaza next door (Chicken Meets Rice). Overall, Clara's Junction low key reminds me of a very micro Spark Social (SF) with a standing resto. Hope they're able to fine tune their dishes. Otherwise, it's a solid place for pre-game or post-game to get your grub and drank on! read more

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Yall are sleeeeeeping on this new spot next to Levi's! It's where all the poor people go to watch the game when they can't get into the stadium across the way. Just kidding, it's pretty pricy but I enjoyed our food and the ambiance. Ordering is super simple through the QR code and Toast website. For the record I love Toast. Anyway, the ordering from the QR code thingy is quite dangerous because it's so simple and convenient when you want more things. It's like an open tab. I think the whole name of the company is Toast Tab. So that makes sense. Food was super quick and it was standard bar fare. Presentation was nice. Could have set us up with plates/bowls for the shareables right away but we had to ask. Utensils and napkins are already at the table. Also had to ask about turning down the house music and putting the game audio through the house speakers. But they just turned off the music and put on the game through the tv speakers. Just little adjustments to make this place a true sports bar/hangout would make it stellar! Came during a game itself and was able to find parking. Traffic was heavy but it moved. The place was not packed at all, but I think it'll be a good spot to pregame or for post celebration or post co-rumination party. Dog friendly and lots of activities. Looking forward to this place getting more popular as we are not too far! read more

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I stopped by Clara's Junction after dropping my husband off at Levi's for a 49er game. It was a bit hectic to get to, but I was able to maneuver my way around the traffic. I can see Clara's Junction being a fun spot for watching sports, pre-gaming, etc. with friends. It was inviting, and I was immediately drawn to its lively outdoor patio where a DJ was spinning. I ended up snagging a seat indoors though, because it was nearly 90 degrees outside. I sat at a table facing the bar that had 3 giant TV screens and none of which played the 49ers game. Customer service was alright. It was a bit confusing as to whether I had a main server or not. After I placed my order with one of the wait staff members, I never saw him again. When I needed something, I would just try to call attention to whomever was passing by. Food came out in a timely manner though. I appreciated the promptness! Food was mediocre at best. I ordered the "crispy" cauliflower, fried wings, and nilla pudding. I put the word crispy in quotations, because the cauliflower was anything but that. They were honestly limp and soggy. I was curious as to whether they were super oily or the moistness on the paper was actually its sauce. It was flavorful though, like a sweet and sour taste. The wings were solid. Nice and crispy with an Asian glaze to them. The nilla pudding was the best thing I ate. read more

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To start, the service was great! Came on a Thursday for some lunch. The manager or whomever came by and checked on us which is always a nice touch. However, the food was subpar at best for the price. Their "whole 9 yard" burger claiming 1/2 lb of meat was really just two patties that were slapped together with cheese holding it together in the middle. For a $24 burger I'd expect better quality meat, I wouldn't mind it not being 1/2 lb just to have better quality. Tri tip was obviously old and reheated, which I understand because tri tip to order is a difficulty to maintain quality, in my opinion the menu needs a serious reconstruction and the quality of food is definitely not worth the price, you're paying more so for the convenience of location close to game day with Levi's close by and the nice sky rises. The environment is nice they did a great job upgrading the restaurant to have a fun and friendly vibe with plenty of outdoor activities. I'd come back if the food quality increased. But in the meantime I'll leave my review with a 3 star. Looking forward to coming back soon read more

It was a nice surprise to see that something had finally replaced the old Carl's Junior. So glad to have a nice bar and restaurant close by to watch any game. I'm sure this spot will be busy when there's a Niner's game. The cocktails and the food were really good. We ordered the 9er Mule, the pretzel and shared the rack of ribs. Everything was delicious. The pretzel was perfect, crunchy outside, salty and soft and chewy on the inside. The hot mustard, beer cheese and seed mustard were all delicious. The rack of ribs was great. Loved the giant curly fries. And the cocktail was good too, made with a hibiscus vodka and perfectly gingery. All the staff were really friendly. We came on a Friday evening when it wasn't too busy and the staff were happy to put a Warrior's game on one of the TV's near our table. The inside and outside are very nice. The outdoor patio has fire pits and heat lamps and it's dog friendly. We'll come back with our pup on a sunny weekend afternoon. Looking forward to watching Bay Area sports at our newest neighborhood bar/ restaurant. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite on our way out of town. Nice space, very open and bright. They also have a couple of food trucks outside, one taco and one barbecue. We chose to eat in the actual restaurant. I ordered the Beyond burger, which is plant based. It was decent and came with avocado and pickled onions which added flavor. The fries were delicious and well seasoned. We were surprised to pay $2 for a small ramekin of ranch. But it's housemade which is a nice touch. It wasn't our favorite as it had a strong herby flavor but it was good to try. Overall, good atmosphere and good food. We were in and out pretty quickly as it wasn't too busy, even with on a Sunday morning. read more

Came on a Friday night when it was pretty mellow. There's plenty of outdoor seating, which was perfect since we brought our dog -- they're very dog friendly! The staff even brought out a water bowl for our pup without us asking, which was such a nice touch. At one point, our dog accidentally bumped into the table and spilled our freshly poured drinks, but our waiter, Andrew, was exceptionally kind and immediately refilled them for us with no hesitation. He continued to provide great service throughout the night -- attentive, friendly, and professional. Overall, great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

Great experience. The vibe is so chill here and me and my family had such a good time playing corn hole and connect 4. Raven was our server and gave us speedy service and was great. Food was delicious. Will definitely come here more often. read more

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Clara's Junction is the new kid on the block by Levi's stadium. Pretty cool how they transformed the old Carl's Jr into a pretty fancy bar/restaurant. My brother and I swung by to try out some food and check out the vibes of the place and I'm really digging the feel of it. All the employees that work here are super friendly and chill. Service was awesome even though we only ordered a pretzel to share. Menu is a little small when it comes to food but during the weekends they have bbq and taco truck (my brother and I didn't get to try it cause we swung by during the week). Overall, I'm really hoping this place sticks around for a long time. Santa Clara really needs a new hip spot to hang out at, and I think this might be it! Can't wait to try the other menu items in the very near future. Welcome to the neighborhood, Clara's! read more

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The food was okay, the smash burger wasn't seasoned, the tri tip was dry, and when we were ready to pay the waitress brought over a watery pudding with half the cup full of caramel that we didn't order making it seem as it was complimentary, but when we got the check we were charged for it? read more

I'm glad this restaurant moved in! I ordered the Zucca sandwich, which included a crispy zucchini patty and fresh mozzarella, with a side of fries. The fries were deliciously crunchy as was the zucchini. Service was attentive and friendly, and the outside seating looks very nice for warmer days. This would be a great choice on game days and before concerts and conventions in the area, super convenient and tasty, filling food. read more

Clara's Junction - The Zucca and Fish Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So after my first visit the GM reached out to me and seemed concerned about my review with an invite to return. Decided to give it another shot. Bruce, the manager took care of serving us. This time we tried the Biria nachos which were very good and rather large. Was really impressed by the homemade beer cheese made with PBR. We had the Chicken Tinga tacos which I loved last time I was here and at $10 happy hour price for 3 tacos, it can't be beat! But our highlight was the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. This is one of the most balanced drinks I have had with mezcal. It even impressed my son who is a mezcal aficionado. Can't wait till warmer weather to take advantage of the outdoor area! Thanks Bruce and Team! read more

Clara's Junction - Biria Nachos. The beer cheese really made the dish! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Conceptually, a good place as there are not many places that have BBQ, outdoor games and social fires with seating in the heart of SJ Silicon Valley. However, the food fell a little short. Their steak sandwich had too much blue cheese and tough meat. Their fish tacos were fine but nothing that great. The best part was likely the environment (for where it is located) and their service was awesome, welcoming and attentive. read more

Lots of food & beer options to choose from. The outdoor seating area is really nice as well. Definitely recommend! read more

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Came here for lunch today. The outside space is wonderful, they have outdoor games for the kids, and it's dog friendly. There are also TVs in the patio space. The food is typical sports bar food. We all had burgers which were very good. The service was good and our server was very nice and friendly. Over all it was a pleasant dining experience and we will came back again. read more

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I've seen this more than a few times, going towards the Stadium. Today, I'm in Silicon Valley. I'm here at Clara's Junction in Santa Clara this evening. I'm here for the Baja Fish Tacos again. It got Crunchy Rock Cod, and Red cabbage escabeche in it with Jalapeño Tartar Sauce. This is one awesome Taco. It arrived scorching hot. The Fish was super Crunchy and flavorful, I could hear the Crunch. It's all in the Batter. The Batter reminds me of something I get in a really good Lemon Chicken. And I like how they used Red cabbage for this version, it looks more vibrant, and I think the Slaw got more antioxidants in it. I would also give this 4.2/4.3 stars. It was a solid Taco. read more

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Nice location near Levi's. Bet it's crowded on game days. However, the say no parking on game days. WTF? Beer selection was just OK. Nothing fantastic. Food was meh also. Smash burger kinda flavorless. Whole 9 yards also kinda bland. Pretzel was meh. Taco trailer and BBQ stand were terrible to try to order from. Website/QR codes very cumbersome. Gave up. Probably won't go back. read more

We stopped by Clara's junction over the labor day weekend and had a good dining experience overall. They did the food mostly right: salmon fresh and tender, roasted potatoes out of this world, French fries crispy, Cesar salad fresh, burger on point, BBQ items all tasty. The coleslaw was amazing with added citrus fruit to make it more interesting to eat. As a coleslaw hater, I have to say that was the best version of coleslaw I've had. However, fries too salty. Almost every restaurant I go that sells alcohol makes the fries salty, Clara's no exception. I think they want customers to order alcoholic drink to quench thirst. Mind you excessive salt is not good for health. Besides, Cesar salad, though used fresh ingredients, for some reasons, was not appealing. Food was on the pricey side, especially the BBQ which you ordered separately from a bar code on the menu that says "the pit". I paid $40 for sunny summer special that consisted of three wings, two ribs, tiny amount of pulled pork, beans, salad and dressing. Judging by the portion, I definitely think it's overpriced. Service was a mixed bag. There was no proper greeting at the door by the male host/manager. Service was good from our waiter, he checked on us and made sure we were taken care of. I liked his service. While we were leaving the premises, the same host, standing by the gate, awkward and unprofessional, didn't send a cheerio. Not a very good impression to treat your guests. I liked the cozy vibe and the outdoor fire pit. Pricey and average service. Probably a skip. read more

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Easy to get to. Great atmosphere.. good beer selection. Love the bbq menu and the taco truck option. Plenty to eat drink and do here. read more

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Thursday lunch was busy but not super crowded so we ended up sitting outside and having the entire patio area to ourselves. Oscar, our server was the best! We ordered the pretzel, esquites & burnt ends, and the birria tacos. Our favorites were the pretzel & tacos. Their drinks are also bomb.com. The Jungle Bird was so delicious and the oxacan old fashioned as well. Their outside area with the fire pits are such a vibe. Looking forward to being back to try the other goodies! read more

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What a great place to eat, drink and hangout. This place is just minutes away from the stadium, so this will be our new go to spot for any stadium events. We did know how busy it would and since it was my sons bday we called ahead to make a reservation, but even though the don't reservations they went ahead and reserved some tables for us. I think my wife was chatting with Henry, who really went out of his way to help us. The food and service was spot on and my daughter had so much fun playing corn hole. So glad we found this place and the indoor/outdoor vibe is awesome. read more

The patio space is great! When we went, the inside was empty but the outside area was busy. They had a food truck and some lawn games. The fire areas were a bit scary for me with toddlers. But there was a lot of seating and a great meeting spot for our friends. Our kids all loved dancing to the music of the food truck behind the restaurant. We ordered drinks and food from Clara's junction. My main gripe was the food. It was so bland and disappointing. The hummus had zero salt in it. The sandwich I had was mediocre and small. My partner ordered a burger that was small and overpriced. We also had some shared plates and none were good. I think this is a cool spot to hang out and have drinks but I would go with another option for food. Maybe the food truck that they have available. read more

So much fun! We went for happy hour and the croquettes were so good! They also have a cool outdoor area with cornhole so would def recommend for groups or couples! The service was top tier and the servers were very attentive, they were amazing! Would def come back read more

This spot has a great outdoor area and have a great selection of draft beers for only having 12 taps. The staff was friendly and the bartender, Brianna recommended their version of a smash burger and it was solid. If you're in the area it's worth checking out. read more

Went after the game to wait out traffic. I wish we would have kept on walking. They were out of 2 different beers I tried to order, which was super annoying, but the worst part was the BBQ pulled pork sandwich we ordered. It was small, it was dry AF and that was it. No fries. No nothing. And it was $20. read more

I was excited to try Clara's Junction because it's close to my office. The menu has some good options for vegetarians as well, which is always a huge plus for me and my family. I noticed that everything on the menu is pretty pricey. Salads with no protein are $18! I opted for the southwest bowl with the crema on the side and it was tasty but very basic, nothing special. One of my friends also ordered a drink which never came. I like the idea of coming here and sitting outside with drinks to watch a sports game. The vibe outside was really cool with lots of seating and a welcoming feel. It felt like a nice upscale sports bar. I didn't order a drink but I would come back for the bar/ambiance over the food. read more

Clara's Junction - Southwest Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love the outdoor patio here. Pet friendly and they even brought out a water dish for my beloved canine friend. Tasty food. Wonderful Service. Not the cheapest but being this close to Levi's Stadium, it's decent food to put in your stomach before or after watching a game. read more

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This'll definitely be a place we'll come back regularly to- it's such a great spot to meet up with friends/families. SPACE We loved the huge open patio out front. Tons of spacious seating, turf for kids to run around and play big connect 4 and ring toss. There's also a bar, and plenty of indoor seating as well. They're close to the Levi's stadium so I assume this place will become nuts on game days. Nice chill space for hanging out for a while FOOD Super neat concept where you can either order from the main restaurant (order from QR code on the table), or from the taco truck out front called Taz's Tacos. They plan to also add in a barbeque truck, called The Pit, so plenty of options for everyone! I'm always a bit hesitant to go somewhere where it seems like bar food menu, but there's plenty of healthy and unhealthy options! I had a nice refreshing gem salad lettuce, and loved the Beyond Burger that came with nice thin, crisp, greasy fries. We also ordered the white bean dip was was a great appetizer to start, comes with either soft pita or chips. We also ordered their shredded chicken tacos which were good, but the tortilla didn't hold up well. (confusing that they also have tacos in the main restaurant, but we didn't get a chance to try the food truck tacos this time). Poke dish was okay- a tiny bit oversauced for me. I liked the mix of tuna poke, cucumber and avocado. Would pass on it next time since it cost too much for what it was ($22) . I'd also pass on the Broccolini which was overly greasy, yet limp at the same time; everything else we had was great. SERVICE I'm not a huge from of QR ordering at a restaurant that feels like it should be full service; but the servers were very friendly and came around enough times to help us out if needed. One of our dishes never came and it took a really long time to figure out who would actually help us with the refund. DRINKS Always appreciate a spot with both a beer and wine menu. I enjoyed my white wine and my husband was happy to see one of his favorite IPAs on the menu. read more

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the creamy mac and cheese is very warm and cheesy. i loved the relaxed patio seating here.

We recently had large group party at this place. The Drinks ( both cocktails and mocktails )weren't good at all and the food options are bland.when I say bland I am not looking for spicy food but rather food with characteristic or flavor. Nothing great or unique about this place. I would rather go to B Js or Big Als. Not worth the price of food we paid for. read more

New outdoor spot for y'all in Santa Clara/Milpitas! Recently came here for a birthday and had a great experience. Would love to shoutout the service of both Stanford and Gabriella, they went above and beyond to make our experience special and comforting. This is a primarily outdoor space, and even though it was a chilly night, they've got heat lamps and a fun fire pit. There's lots of large TVs, benches, and group tables. Probably a great spot to watch your favorite game! Ordering and tabs are kept on each person's device via QR code, so this is a great option if you have a big group with different tastes and don't want to hassle with splitting bills. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich which came with fries. The sandwich itself had a nice hot honey and a slaw that was delicious. Also tried the ribs, definitely a hit! I didn't find the food to be anything spectacular, this was more for the ambiance. Parking is slightly tricky here, I recommend parking in the lot next door near Chicken Meets Rice. I would definitely come back if I wanted to watch a game, have a few drinks, and bites with a big group! read more

We wanted to love Clara's Junction and at first blush, it looked great: Attractive, spacious, clean, with a great vibe. Lots of space inside or on the patio. An air of smoke (in a good way). Service was excellent and the server was very helpful. The menu was so promising with lots of interesting-sounding dishes and the server suggested several that we had noticed. But when the food arrived, there were disappointments. Nothing was bad but it most dishes fell short of expectations. Most of the issues are fixable and I hope the restaurant can do better with time, as this is a great concept with clever menu items and has good potential. I was most looking forward to the Esquites and Burnt Ends (described as Mexican street corn off the cob, bbq tri tip, crema mayo, lime, chili) and it was the greatest disappointment. A dish of corn in a sauce, topped with a single, smallish cube of meat, served with corn chips. The cube of meat was the "bbq tri tip" and it seemed to be slow cooked with dry rub but if it was in the smoker, it was hard to tell. One thing it absolutely was not was "burnt ends." Very puzzling to me how it could be called burnt ends. The Croquetas (described as "Oaxacan cheese, chorizo, jalapeno-cilantro aioli") were nicely fried, crisp and not oily. Five to the portion and served with nice aioli, this was the best thing we had. Good flavor, great texture. To me, "Mexican street corn off the cob" means something in a creamy, lime and chile cheesy sauce, hopefully charred on the the grill. Since this was November, I was not expecting farm-fresh corn, but maybe it would be sauteed in a smoky pan. This seemed like canned corn, just heated--competent but nothing special. Served with chips, I expected something dippable but the sauce was more like a thin broth and the chips just seemed out of place. Nothing objectionable in this dish but I wish it were as inspired as the menu description. Soooo much potential--I would love to have had esquites with burnt ends, but sadly, this wasn't that. Our third dish was the Little Gem Caesar Salad, which we ordered with chicken (an extra $8, making this a rather pricey $24 salad). This was a competent salad but for a couple of flaws. One was that the lettuce was in very large pieces, meaning we had to use a knife and fork and the other, harder to forgive, was that the lettuce wasn't as fresh as one might expect and had some brown sections. The croutons were crunchy and well seasoned. An OK salad but not what it should be. Hope Clara's can up their game (or maybe we hit it on an off day), as we think the place has promise. read more

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Service was good, atmosphere was nice, I like the outdoor space but food was meh at best and overpriced. Smallest $24 tri tip sandwich I've ever had. After spending $68 on lunch I had to stop at in and out because my daughter and wife were still hungry. If I were staying close by for an event or something this place might good for a drink and a snack but I'd go elsewhere if you're looking for a reasonably priced fulfilling meal. read more

Clara's Junction - 1/2 of tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Recently I visited this place and I had a really good experience I recommended the place to enjoy of a excellent food, drinks, and cocktails it also has a variety of draft beers the service is excellent, friendly and attentive thanks to my waiter Adrian and Stanford for their service, thanks to the manager Harry who went to ask if everything was alright. I also had the encounter with chef Judith with who I congratulate for his amazing food and it's wonderful cooking staff thank you. I 100% recommended the place I will be returning to it. The place is very friendly and clean which makes the scene more enjoyable. Thank you read more

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First time here the ambiance looked inviting and since it's close to home we stopped by to grab some food after the gym. We walked in and some fun activities were going on, trivia I thought that was cool. We sat inside because it was sprinkling although the fire pits looked pretty cozy outside. One thing I noticed was the limited selection on food nothing looked really appetizing but I decided on the poke bowl. For $28 the size was extremely small. I love poke but ended up sending this back because it was extremely salty. My bf got a burger and fries (fries were like cardboard) our waitress was nice I ended up with the fish tacos. I would go only back for the ambiance and to hangout but definitely skip the food read more

Oh my god. I just had the best pulled pork sandwich of my entire life here, from "The Pit" food truck attached to Clara's Junction. I was initially skeptical of the price tag, but let me tell you, the experience of consuming the thing was worth every cent. The sandwich was perfectly tender and endlessly delicious. The bread, the meat, the vegetables, everything. Not tough, not soggy, just perfectly melt-in-your-mouth. The flavors were an explosion. Everything worked so well together. The sauce, the pineapple (!?), the perfectly cooked pork, the refreshing vegetables, all of it. I was just staring into space as I let the waves of deliciousness take hold and tell me everything was going to be ok. The pulled pork sandwich was a borderline religious experience, and I will be thinking about it until the end of my days. read more

Clara's Junction - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Cute patio, dog-friendly, kid-friendly (and approved), yummy mocktails, tasty smash burgers, and kind staff. What else can you ask for? read more

Clara's Junction - Smash burger - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I meant to write this sooner since I went two weeks ago, but life got in the way ! I had a mini celebrations with some girlfriends here. Bruce , one of the managers I met, was extremely helpful when I called the restaurant to ask questions about seating. When I got there and found him, Bruce and his staff made sure we had enough space heaters and were comfortable. It is a very spacious restaurant by the 49rs stadium. The atmosphere is very relaxed (we went when there wasn't a game) and they also have corn hole to play with. The food itself was delicious and the portions are bigger than what you would expect from bar food. Definitely tastes better than bar food too! I definitely want to come back, I felt so welcomed! read more

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I have been here twice and have one major gripe. About 50% of the music playing has very explicit lyrics. I myself do not care but am here with my 3 year old who repeats everything. I wish they would save that type of music until later in the evening around 8 pm when families with young kids are gone. Other than that i absolutely love the concept of the huge outdoor space and outdoor games and the fact my toddler can run around. As far as the food goes, the first time I went I had the nachos which were a strange take on nachos, the cheese didn't seem to go with it very well. I also had the cauliflower which was fine but not amazing. I went a second time to give the food another try because I loved the space so much and we live super close. I had the herb fries which were delicious crispy outside fluffy inside and the eggplant parmesan which was also delicious. Service both times has been super friendly and fast. I'll definitely be back but hoping I'm not on the edge of my seat everytime a song comes on trying to talk loudly so my toddler can't hear it. read more