5/5 for all categories! We been here twice now for both their prime rib and ribeye special! The food was excellent, I would recommend the gratin potatoes as a side. The ribeye was cooked to perfection - great flavor, very moist, and a super generous portion. The lobster tail was SO tender, for such a large tail you would think it would be tougher but it wasn't! Alan and our server, Sarina, were wonderful. Great service and food, would highly recommend you give it a try! read more

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We live close by so we go here often. Tonight was extremely awesome!. Ordered the NY Strip and the baked potato. Very nice Steak was delicious, nicely charred and I'll order it again. Thank you Al and Ed... read more

Drying Shed - NY Strip - perfectly cooked - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Where to begin. The service is non-existent. The last time I was there - which was a while ago, I sat for 10 minutes before I had to ask if I could order a drink. Keep in mind I was one of ten people in the bar/lounge area and in direct line of sight of both the bartender and the server. I then had to ask if I could get a menu. So they begrudgingly brought me a menu. When I finally ordered I was asked for a credit card before they walked away to even bring me my first drink. I have never had this happen at a restaurant in my life when seated at a table. Every interaction felt like I was being an annoying inconvenience to the servers. I really want to like this place but I have given it WAY too many tries, and each time the service disappoints. The food is good enough but I just cannot recommend it based on the total lack of customer care. Maybe their regulars receive better help, but this is no way to grow a business or make anyone new want to return. read more

Well, well Well! I have to say that the food is Good. I have had it plenty of times, Today I tried the filet mignon cheeseburger! It was very delicious! And good service. I also enjoy the DJ Frank Perez when he comes. And the PCOC MEETINGS. They changed the name to Capma. Good atmosphere! Family friendly! read more

Drying Shed - The Filet mignon Our Filet Mignon Cheeseburger is the Best Burger You'll Ever Have. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

We sat in the bar area. It felt more like a sport pub on that side. They do have a dining area, but we sat where the worker told us to. We went right when they open. I would say to be patient when arriving to be seated. The portions of the food were well worth the prices. Service was great. The worker seems like he was doing multiple things (bartending, server, host, chef, etc). Go here with an empty stomach. Everything was delicious. The area where we sat had 4 huge televisions with the football games on. You'll definitely enjoy dining & watching. read more

Very disappointed experience I was really disappointed with my experience at Drying Shad Restaurant. We paid 70$ for a ribeye steak, and it was burn, also 70$ for the prim rib and specifically requested rare plus but it came out medium and the clam-chowder tasted like creamer mushrooms The old fashion cocktail was also far too sweet. Overall the food was poorly prepared, messy, and not up to the quality I expected for the prices. Unfortunately this experience was not worth the money. 8/08/2026 read more

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The Drying Shed restaurant is the most amazing steak and seafood restaurant in San Jose Al, owner, server, restauranteur uses high quality ingredients that are perfectly prepared. He also paired our food choices with a couple of delicious wine recommendations. My son's birthday was honored by Al and his lovely staff. It was a fantastic evening. read more

Drying Shed - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with the family on a Tuesday evening to enjoy their prime rib special. Having grown up in East San Jose, we were disappointed in ourselves for not having visited sooner. It is literally a hole in the wall up the McKee foothills. The ambiance was set like many old school steak houses a little dark and dreary, but still cute. No natural light. Seating booths were cool looking very nostalgic feel. My husband and I ordered the prime rib meal for two special. Came with a side salad, steamed mixed vegetables, baked potato, and condiments like sour cream, butter, ranch and horseradish. We heard from others house wine came with it but we were never offered. Saw other tables get the house carafe, so I'm not sure. We didn't mind either way. Note, there is no kids menu but the server offered chicken tenders and fries for the kiddos which was great. If you're looking to fulfill a prime rib dinner and is in the heart of East San Jose, this is the place to be. Nicely prepared dinner. The only downside we can share is the host/server (only 1 person) may have had a bad day. She wasn't the most pleasant or enthusiastic person there that night. I would recommend they staff appropriately so staff isn't overwhelmed as she appeared to be. It took about 1hr to get the check, but we planned for that while enjoying our wine. We went early thankfully,but saw a crowd start piling up in the entrance as we were leaving at about 630. Rating should be a 3.5 star. Good food, room for improvement on the hospitality side. read more

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The drying shed is way better than mastros and better than henrys. Service 10. Food 10. Atmosphere 10. Value per dollar 10. Its a 10 / 10 for all cadegories. After going here every other place will just fall short. Idk why this place only has a 3/5 stars. It should have 6/5. It was really cool being able to show this place off to my mom on her trip here. Im literally gonna miss The Drying Shed when I move away. This is literally the only place I trust enough to order custom plates and Market Price without explicit price beforhand. Its great value and like really top notch chow. read more

Drying Shed - 36 Birthday at The Drying Shed - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Dinner again and didn't disappoint Was seated right away Nice clean soft light tables and waited on almost immediately Drinks were strong and good I grabbed a Mai Tai wife got goose and pineapple Ordered garlic bread and Fried zucchini for starters our favs Wife ordered shrimp scampi While I had the filet mignon and lobster both were spot on Didn't even have room for desert we were stuffed Thanks again Drying Shed Will be back soon read more

Drying Shed - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

OMG; this place was awesome! I saw an add on FB. Said, 2 prime rib dinners for $69.95. I pay less in a Nevada casino, but I still believe this was an amazing experience. I would totally do it again. The ambiance was wonderful. The staff amazing and above all the food was extremely well plated and delicious. I do not drink wine as I'm allergic. I was only drinking water. When I asked the server for a refill of water; she brought a pitcher, filled my glass & then left the pitcher. I thought that was very considerate. All the employees we dealt with were extremely cordial. I even had leftovers. read more

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We've had various family events at the Drying Shed over the years. It's been a long time since we've been back as we've all gotten older and not as many occasions. We went back here on a Sunday to take my Dad for an early Father's Day. When we got there, there was a big event and they said they didn't have me down for reservations. But Al sat us anyway, which I really appreciated as my Dad had picked this restaurant out. Not sure what happened to the reservation I made. It's been many years since we've been back and the food tastes even better. Good portion sizes on the prime rib, they don't skimp. And prices still reasonable. I'm not a beef person, so I really like their stuffed shrimp. Everything was delicious. The clam chowder was really good too. The entrees come with soup and a side too. Service was excellent even though they had a big event. Al was friendly and I could tell he really takes pride in the restaurant. Support this family owned restaurant. I want to take my aunt and uncle back here as we've had some good memories here over the years. read more

It's been a min since we've had dinner at the Drying Shed. It was a busy night as there was a Xmas party going on when we arrived. The speakers were high, so we heard all the singing, dancing etc. It was fine, actually. We were entertained. Our rib-eyes were topped w/ sautéed mushrooms, accompanied by a baked potato, veggies and a salad. Soooo good! Steaks were 15 oz so it was plenty to take home. We'll be back. It's the local fav steak house. Parking is easy w/ the parking lot. read more

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Thank you Al for a great first experience at Drying Shed. Your restaurant claimed to have the best burger I will ever have and it surely did not disappoint. I will be back to try your prime rib on a Tuesday night! read more

Tuesday special prime rib is the greatest can't get that anywhere for the flavor price Great service take a picture though read more

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For the price of the prime rib special on Tuesday it is well worth it! Definitely would be coming back! It was phenomenal! Gave a mini loaf of bread! Definitely a must try! read more

Drying Shed - Everything was amazing! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is old and rundown but the owners are So nice and give great customer service. It's a casual spot. We ordered appetizers. All came out hot and delicious. My kids enjoyed the food very much. Calamari, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings and fried zucchini. They also gave us garlic bread on the house. The lady behind us ordered a steak dinner and it looked great. They also have a Prime Rib dinner for two for a great price as well. read more

Prime rib night at the drying shed for 2. Generous portions with wine pairing. Depending on the day, your food will come out quickly or will take a long time but the the wine I'd served almost immediately. Spacious venue with romantic dim lighting Only down side is lack of cellular reception in the venue. read more

Drying Shed - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food was sooo good. I had the 15oz rib eye. cooked to perfection,. Wife had the french dip. she said it was very good. Daughter had the filet ad loved it. And my father haad the shrimp scampy and said the same. service was also great. It is expensive though but worth it. 5 stars. read more

Another great night at The Drying Shed!! I can't recommend this place enough. It's so nice and cozy, my husband and I love the ambiance of the restaurant. We were seated right away by Al. He's simply the sweetest man, he makes us feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. This was a great Father's Day dinner, I'm obsessed with mushrooms and prime rib. We'll be back soon Al!! read more

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What a diamond in the rough! This was my first time going to Drying Shed. I was a little concerned by the exterior, but for a place that has been around for 50 years maybe that isn't a big deal. What really matters is the service and the food. Both of these were fantastic! Al was happy to greet us and show us a table in what looked like the bar area. That was great because you get to see all the sports paraphernalia and listen to all the locals chat about their day and the goings on. We both had the prime rib, and man.. what a meal! We started with the house salad which uses house-made croutons and house-made dressing!! Then we were offered a complimentary cup of chowder (only available on weekends) because we had asked about it and Al wanted to let us try it. When the main came out, we were floored... a generous portion of prime rib, cooked and seasoned perfectly, severed with what I can only assume was house made horseradish sauce... all that along with vegetables and a potato! So good!! It was too much for us to finish but we loved every bite. We got one of the fresh carrot cakes to go, because we love carrot cake. What a great find! I highly recommend this place and don't "judge the book by the cover" as they say.. this is truly a diamond in the rough. read more

I debated on writing this review because I am a native of San Jose and my family has celebrated holidays and birthdays here. My last visit was for a friend's birthday in the banquet area. Food was average. The decor is dated and in desperate need of renovation. The owner was extremely rude and impatient. There were 5 to 8 people sitting at each table and they wanted to pay separately. Our table just requested to use 2 different credit cards for payment. The owner got mad, told us no, threw the bill on the table then told us to figure it out. After paying, he rushed us out. I will never return, not even for a party/event. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience at The Drying Shed. I had heard about their Tuesday night prime rib special and was excited to finally give the restaurant a try. According to both their website and the hours posted outside the restaurant, they are open until 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday. My party arrived around 8:40 PM and waited approximately 5-10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Even then, no one came over until I called someone over myself. When I asked for a table, I was told they were closed. At that point it was only around 8:47 PM. I asked what time they closed, and I was told 9:00 PM, despite both the posted hours outside and their online hours stating 10:00 PM. What was most disappointing wasn't just the conflicting hours--it was the lack of customer service. No one seemed concerned that we had driven out specifically to try the restaurant, there was no apology for the confusion, and no effort was made to invite us back another time. I got ready, drove all the way there looking forward to trying the prime rib special, and left feeling unwelcome and frustrated. If your actual closing time is 9:00 PM, the posted hours should reflect that. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I can't recommend this restaurant. Do NOT come here. read more

Went here twice now for two different events and the service here was fantastic. The restaurant is very nice and clean. The food here is mid. I love how fresh their salad is. read more

Thank you Drying Shed for accommodating us at your closing hour. Al was awesome and made a great martini. The clam chowder (only available on Fridays and weekends) was fantastic! I loved my burger it was absolutely fantastic! We will be back soon! read more

Came here on a Tuesday for their Chef's Special Prime Rib Au Jus Dinner for Two. This special includes two prime ribs with soup or salad, potato and vegetables, and a carafe of wine for $59.95. I'm not sure how many ounces the prime rib was, but it was a huge meaty slab! I got mine cooked to medium well, and it was still very juicy and tender. However, the seasoning was lacking and it tasted very bland--same with the au jus which didn't have much flavor either. On another note, the complimentary bread, salad, and baked potato was decent. You can also substitute your sides with rice or fries as well. I did enjoy the ambiance and fall decor of this place and service was good. read more

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Came here to celebrate my husband birthday. First time here. Definitely a hidden gem. 100% recommend. Made reservations but felt like we didn't need to since it wasn't busy. The customer service was great, our server was really nice. The food was really good. Everyone enjoyed their food. Great big portion. I would definitely be back. read more

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I stopped going to the shed about 10 years ago but went yesterday with the urging of my wife, damn I need to listen to her more often. There was some drawbacks like taking awhile to get seated and getting the check. Seeing that a banquet was about to happen we knew service would be spotty, the prime rib dinner was great and we will make the shed a regular stop... seems like it's been there forever and now hope it stays read more

Just did a quick pick up for their French dip sandwich with fries. And it's huge! And delicious! Plenty enough for my husband and I to share. We couldn't even finish all those yummy hot crispy fries. Really nice guy who brought it out. He might also be the chef? I'm surprised it's not busier. We just did takeout but the restaurant was all decked out with pretty Fall decor for the season. I'd go back again without a doubt. read more

Drying Shed - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

They treat there customers very good and food is always excellent you have a excellent choice to choose from on the menu

We just had flavorful, New York steaks perfectly cooked. The dinners are complete meals, including salad, hot bread, veggies and baked potato. Most steak restaurants have sides as extras. read more

Great service, comfortable retro atmosphere, and I have never had a better steak anywhere, and I have eaten in the best steak houses in our major cities. read more

I didnt even go to the restaurant yet and the service sucked. I called to inquire for some info and before i could even finish my sentence the staff on the phone answered with a double 'No No' and when I said thank you and goodbye he just hung up. Skip this spot. They prob spit in your food if you ask too many questions. read more

Loved the place! This is a restaurant and a venue that you can book events at! It had a super cute Valentine's day theme going on when February came along (I went on the 1st) I loved the vibe!! Our server was always checking up on us but I feel that they could've been a little more friendly. * Fresh Fillet of King Salmon 9/10 Loved the Salmon! I finished it all The veggies were also super delicious !! * Salad 10/10 * Baked Potato 6/10 needed salt but I added it and it was super gooddd * Petite Filet Mignon * Bread and butter 10/10 it was much softer than it looks! Super flavorful!! * Mozarella Sticks 10/10!! They were crispy, warm, and flavorful * Soup 3/10 i didn't really like the texture of it, and the taste wasn't what i was expecting I recommend for a cute little date! read more

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The worst customer service ever ! Walked in and was told to ring a bell and that my food would take over an hour when the place is empty horrible. Will not recommend any one to eat here . read more

This place been here for years and it shows! It's nothing fancy but nice local hangout restaurant. Today decided to come in for the prime rib Tuesday which is dinner for two for $60. I came once before and had this special. You each get prime rib dinner with bake potato veggies, salad, bread loaf and wine. Can't beat that price and the prime rib cut is huge. Let's talk about the prime rib, it's nice and tender regardless of if u get it well done, medium or rare. For some reason tonight it was lacking seasoning which was disappointing. But I'll still give it a 3 star as it was tender and juicy and hoping it was just off tonight and the fix it. Server was really nice and accommodating with our changes. read more

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Food was good. Service was standard. My issue is we called a couple weeks before hand to see if we need reservations and check the prime rib special for 2. The gentleman that answered the phone said no reservations needed and the price was 59.95. My husband double checked the price and thought it was a good deal. When we actually went to the restaurant on Tuesday Dec. 2nd, the sign for $59.95 was posted when you walked in the door to the right. Good to double check right? When the bill came, we were charged 69..95. I brought this to the servers attention and showed her the 59.95 price. She snatched that sign up and said it hadn't been that price in 2 months. Remember we had called 2 weeks ahead of time and the gentleman told us $59.95. I feel because the $59 sign was posted that they should of honored that price. Kind spoiled our experience there. Check the price before you order, it like bait and switch. Too bad, I would of liked to go back there. Buyer beware. read more

We celebrate my aunts 85th birthday this past weekend. Everything looked very nice and clean. Our party started at 6:00 pm, and Denise never told my family that she doubled booked the hall. She only gave us 1 hr to decorate for our party. She also opened 40 bottles of wine without asking us first and charged $20 corkscrew fee. Smh ‍ When we were done with dinner instead of asking us what to do with the food she kept it or threw it away. She didn't ask us if we wanted to take it home. Denise is just rude no class what so over and she doesn't care either. She also wanted my family to pay in cash. read more

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Love drying shed. Great quality steaks and they do this unique milanese style with lots of garlic and olive oil that's really nice. Also their Tuesday prime rib deal is wonderful. Nice casual spot where you can get a high quality steak. Been doing my birthday here for awhile and not stopping anytime soon The owners Denise and Al are really sweet as well. Love supporting a family owned spot like this. read more

Went there for St. Pat Day. First time for corn beef and cabbage. Was the best. The place was packed and there were a lot of taking it home. You can't go wrong with. Great bar read more