We were looking for a solid dinner spot that wouldn't break the bank and this spot was perfect! Good burgers priced super reasonably! Service was night and the ambiance was great too. Definitely good for date night or a casual night out, the burgers were delicious! read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

TL;DR: Though the dry-aged burger patty was tasty and well-executed, the somewhat clumsy assembly and unmemorable topping did not leave me feeling "Eureka!" in my burger quest. The Details: Curious and on a hunt for a memorable dry-aged burger, I found out about Eureka's offering and decided to pay a visit. My wife and I came during an off-time in the early afternoon; the ambiance was nice, though the service felt a little bit lethargic because it was past peak lunch hour. No matter, so long as a satisfactory burger could be had. I ordered the dry aged bone marrow shiitake burger, medium rare, and was eventually greeted with a tasty looking burger. The patty itself was cooked to desired doneness and pleasant to the palate; the dry-aged character of it didn't feel that memorable / noticeable, but it was a good patty nonetheless. The bun was also tasty and toasted on the inside. Unfortunately, Eureka thought for some reason that putting the tomato in between the bottom bun and the burger was a good idea, which led to the bottom bun eventually falling apart as it saturated with tomato juice. Additionally, the bone marrow shiitake butter, while interesting in concept, didn't have much of a memorable flavor, or even flavor at all. Lastly, the fries, while decent, weren't terribly memorable. Overall, a bit of a mixed experience--I'll be continuing my burger quest and searching for my eureka moment elsewhere. read more

Eureka! - 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow - Patty was tasty, but the topping didn't add much and you can see the tomato sogging the bottom bun - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We eat here a lot but we noticed most of the servers here are not friendly and seem grouchy most of the time. We still come here to eat because the food is good but it is usually not a very comfortable place to be when your servers always seem to be frowning. Yet I still tip these grouchy people because I just assume they are tired or having a bad day. Lol We did get one super friendly server here once but unfortunately I no longer see her there anymore. :( read more

We ordered delivery. We ordered a naked Wagyu hamburger and a lettuce wrapped vege burger. And a side of green beans that were not seasoned in any way. It cost $67+ change. To be fair I gave $10 to the driver, which in retrospect may have been a little too much but I appreciate them, so no complaints usually unless they made 5 stops before they delivered our food. Could be... The vege burger had good flavor but was pretty soggy and falling apart. I ordered it with all the fixings and got none of it. Just the patty wrapped in butter lettuce. My husband's Wagyu burger was good he said. He had to reheat it, however. Still I would definitely recommend that their burgers must be eaten in the restaurant. Not a huge deduction to make however, it was still a disappointing experience for the cost. We were still hungry a little later and I still ended up cooking dinner. I guess you could call this a cautionary tale lol Order the buns and the fries on a Friday night and eat them in house. read more

We wanted to get a early dinner,and this place had good reviews. We were seated promptly. Most of the crowd looked like people getting off of work and ready for Happy hour. You could see the drink's getting served,and the tables getting loud. Didn't realize it was such a a popular place for drinks. We ordered burgers and fries. I got onion rings. My onion rings came out hot and crispy. I had ordered my burger medium rare,but it came out medium and dry. I don't understand why they ask what we prefer,and then bring it out medium to well done. This isn't the only place where this has happened. I'm getting tired of sending back my food. They should just put we cook all burgers till they are grey and dry.. If it wasn't for the fact that the waitress was really busy,I would have sent it back. read more

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My family celebrated my Dad's birthday here the other day and loved everything we ordered. We got the bison burger, bbq bacon burger, wings with bbq and firecracker sauce on the side, and truffle cheese fries. The service was amazing!! We upgraded one of our sides to onion rings and the server noticed it was missing before we did. My dad kept saying "they're really on it here." The vibe of the restaurant is very intimate due to the dark lighting. I would definitely recommend coming here to all my friends. I will be coming back to try out their happy hour menu! read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting family. We were so impressed with the cleanliness and menu options. We were seated outside on their patio which was perfect. Our server was helpful and answered questions we had. Food and drinks were very good and we were happy to hear that there is another location closer to us! read more

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Great service and tasty food. We didn't have a reservation but they got us in quickly. Enjoyed the atmosphere. I had the fig and goat cheese burger and it was great. My sister had a salad wrap with those dreamy sweet potato fries. We will definitely frequent again. Love the tshirts that the staff wore I would have liked to buy one. read more

Eureka! - Great fig and goat cheese burger - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We work across the street, so this is one of the restaurants that is easy walk and usually fairly good. Today was a mixed bag. We arrived to an empty restaurant, plenty of tables and were promptly greeted. The food came out in decent time considering the crowd kept growing exponentially at this point, but food itself was a bit disappointing. Steak and broccolini lacked flavor - was not salted well and had some green looking pesto with no flavor either. Certainly not worth the $35.00 price tag. Eureka Salad is always a good choice, fresh good sized portion but I feel like the price went up and maybe a few less toppings than I am used to. Smash burger was "just okay" per my colleague, nothing noteworthy other than a really pricey for what it was. Fries overall were cold and maybe a tad undercooked. We had non-alcoholic drinks that were expensive for size and quantity, my guess its less than 6 oz of liquid once they add the ice. I don't feel the value is there for the quality or flavor of foods. They also have terrible flow - it took us 23 minutes to get our tab once we finished our meal. They just feel way too understaffed to handle that lunch time rush, or just don't have a system down to better move patrons. Our server was very nice, but again, he was just inundated with a REALLY large party. That seems to be a theme too - either 2-3 person tables or REALLY big parties. Not easy to manage by any means. read more

Came in for Veterans Day. Busy location and parking was horrible. After some confusion about the promotion for veterans, and another adjustment of the bill at the end, things went smoothly. Restaurant was super busy and there didn't seem to be enough servers. My burger, the dry aged bone marrow butter burger was excellent perfectly cooked to medium and good mouthfeel with the bone marrow. I got truffle cheese fries and while I couldn't taste any truffle essence in the dish, they were nonetheless good. read more

My coworkers and I dined in for a lunch together on a weekday, and the seating inside is vast, spacious with great lighting. I personally got a Caesar salad with medium rare steak added on, and the table shared a few appetizers: truffle fries, fried pickles, loaded nachos, and sweet potato fries. The Caesar salad was standard, but I would pass on the added-on steak next time - probably another protein or dish completely would be worth trying. The truffle fries and loaded nachos appetizers were probably my favorite. As an avid pickle fan, I'm surprised at how overly sour the fried pickles were - incredibly juicy, however. The sweet potato fries were good, but surprising because they tasted more like a dessert, due to the added sweetner - potentially maple syrup? Overall, the food was OK and service was great. Good place to come with a large group or casual lunch. read more

Eureka! - truffle fries appetizer - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Went on a Sunday night, excellent prompt service. Mood was awesome, low lights and not too loud but still enough dining noise to make it seem comfortable and inviting. The drinks! My lychee martini was FANTASTIC 5/5 and a tough act to follow. Sangria was okay 3/5, just a little flat after the martini. The food! Pretzel bites were soft with the perfect amount of crunch from the crusty outside. The dip was a beer cheese mustard blend that threw me off at first but it definitely grew on me. 4/5 The onion rings were divine 4.5/5, such a perfect coating it was like a blend of beer battered and panko, idk but I could've eaten 30 more. I got the Bacon jalapeno jam burger and it was on point 4.5/5 the jam was delicious, the bun was soft but sturdy, the meat was juicy.... Clearly I was a fan. The American was solid, 3.5/5. Verdict - would definitely return. Great for casual to fancy casual, lots of drink options, and great food options. read more

Eureka! - Lychee martini and a sangria cocktail - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Stopped by with the family a couple of weeks back for dinner when in the San Jose area. Moderately busy around 8 pm on a Saturday night but was able to snag a table for four with no wait. Restaurant is dimly lit so imagine it would be a good spot for a date night, but old eyes would have a tough time seeing the menu. Youngest had the American Burger with fries while my wife and daughter shared an Amercan Burger and Pulled Pork sandwich, both with fries. I had the Napa Chicken sandwich with arugula salad as I was a bit "fried out" eating at restaurants. Youngest inhaled the American Burger saying it was very good. Daughter liked both the burger and pulled pork, Wife thought the burger was a bit salty. She left me two bites and I agreed. It was tasty, but if I had a whole burger, I could see the salt build up. Pulled pork sandwich was not the slather in BBQ sauce version she was looking for. My napa chicken was very good and paired well with arugula salad. Service was fine if a bit slow. They switched servers part way and the second server was also managing a larger table of maybe 15-16. Overall four stars. read more

My friends and I went to Eureka! in search of good, American fare after a fun day at a convention in the Hyatt Regency nearby. And Eureka! delighted me with its modern take on the American classics. With the lights turned down low in a sea of customers' murmurs, Eureka! finds its elegance in the rugged shadows of modern industrialism. We were seated in a booth and served a round of water to start. The menu offered everything from the straightforward hamburger to the sophisticated fig, cheese, and bacon burger. I got the Eureka! American burger well-done with a side of their signature fries. My friends and I swapped stories over an appetizer of Dorito-crusted shishito peppers (crunchy, melted fun for those of us who are kids at heart), and our main courses arrived soon after. As Americans do, my burger projected confidence (dare I say brashness?). My eyes were drawn first to the bold stripes on the seared onion, a decisive flourish from the chef who left the burger's upper bun resting casually on the side. The cheese was warmly melted, and it blanketed the beef patty, lettuce, and tomatoes. I loved the first bite. Buttery bun, warm beef and Swiss cheese melted in my mouth. Crunchy lettuce and juicy tomato followed with the light tickle of pickle and cozy burger sauce. The signature fries were delicious too; lightly salted, the fries were mild and easy on the tongue, with notes of starch accented by peppery parsley. I had a great time with my friends over dinner at Eureka! and I'd come here again for a trendy, casual meal. read more

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This review is long overdue as I've been here too many times to count since they opened up in Santa Clara. Most recently, I took my work team here for a casual dinner on a Thursday evening. I quickly and easily made reservations on their website the day of. I was the first to check-in with the hostess and she was happy to seat me even though the rest of my group had not arrived yet. My server came quickly to greet me and offered to start me off with a drink. Eventually, my group showed up. The majority of the table went with the Chicken Crispy Sandwich, which was recommended by our waiter and I had the Tacos. Everything was solid and we were on our way to the next stop efficiently and with a smile. read more

Soooooo this was my first time at this particular Santa Clara, Eureka location! I went to the Cupertino location years ago and one along the peninsula. I want to say a year ago for Halloween special, but I could be wrong if that wasn't this restaurant. Nevertheless, with my lovely annoying food allergy to monos sodium glucosamine/MSG, the only thing the server could actually offer me was a grilled piece of chicken. Lol. Family the bacon burger with onion rings as well as the pastrami quesadilla and my niece got a macaroni and cheese! She's incredibly picky when it comes to macaroni and cheese, so I was really happy. She was able to eat it and it wasn't too creamy/cheesy for her. Lol , no pun intended! Overall, the server was incredibly nice when we first were seated with a lady yet something happened after she got our drink order and she switched tables yet she never made mention of this to us and we had a very responsible, attentive gentleman service next, but he had a very soft spoken voice, so it was hard to hear him over the trance/Vegas style music blaring above our heads. Lol. Overall, I'm sure this place is a good hangout spot to watch a game and get a drink. Happy hour deals. Just check their menu ahead of time, but for me and my annoying monosodium glutamate/MSG food, allergies I couldn't really eat anything but I loved my cider beer! Lol read more

Eureka! - With my crazy MSG food allergies- I could only eat this side of grilled chicken beast for $10! - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Delicious! My favorites are the Fresno fig burger and the truffle cheese fries. If you're a fresh ginger lover, try the ginger lime soda! Absolutely amazing. The service is great even when busy. I don't live close to this location, but stop in every time I'm in town. It's worth the wait if there's a line. Eureka! has a laidback, modern vibe. Perhaps a touch more on the "date-night" side than family eatery. However, you will see families there, so don't be discouraged to bring kids if you're feelin' it. You can expect prices to be mid-range. Not terrible, but you are paying for quality ingredients. Hope you go. I always recommend it. read more

My husband and I love coming here for our date nights. We enjoy sitting at the bar with some amazing bartenders Maleigha, Erik and Jorge for great service. I enjoy the Eureka burger and fries. My husband enjoys the Old Fashioned that Erik makes for him. See you next time! read more

This was my first time going out after 9 months being pregnant and 4 months postpartum. But second time enjoying Eureka. Did I have a good time? Absolutely yes. I had a few margaritas and the appetizers were just delicious. Did I enjoy Eureka? Por supuesto que Si. I loved the music, the environment, everything. Ashley was my server and she was amazing. She was busy with a party and a few tables, but always made sure we were all right. I previously brought my mom who had the ribs with corn (did not see that on the menu this time), and now I got to bring my brother who agreed with me that Eureka is a nice place to have drinks, food and a good time. read more

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Hands down, our meal at Eureka! was our best in Santa Clara last weekend. The service was amazing, the food was excellent, the cocktails were strong but well balanced. I would say the atmosphere is elevated casual to date night appropriate, good for families and couples. Next time I'm in Santa Clara, Eureka! will be my first meal stop! read more

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It has a tavern vibe - kinda dark but friendly workers. Food was good - we would definitely go again. read more

Eureka! - Interior - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I tried the fig burger and the brussel sprouts - the sprouts are SOOO good. However there is a ton of sauce so I could've done with a little less sauciness. I got the fig burger medium rare and it was quite a bit more rare than I expected. The greens were also a bit too sauced and there were big globs of goat cheese that I wish were a little more evenly spread out. The bacon was big and delicious. Taking it to go meant the fries were not as hot when I picked it up in the time I was told. Next time I'll get salad instead especially if I'm taking it to go. I thought it would be ok if I ordered it in store and just ran over to Whole Foods while i waited the allotted time. Lesson learned! Noted for next time, but I'll probably get a different burger next time but sauces on the side! read more

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Food: Very flavorful and exquisite for a delicate pub-like place. Recommend the Ahi Poke Stack if you're a big fan of poke style dish. Service: Regular and decent. Ambiance: relatively quiet and fancy. Suitable for a quick bite and chatting place for a date. Make sure you take advantage of their happy hour to enjoy at a more affordable price. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The service was good. The hostess was able to accommodate our party and got seated quickly. The food was very lackluster unfortunately. We ordered wings, burgers and bbq ribs but none of it stood out and consistently mediocre. The environment was lively with guests from different companies in the area. There was a bunch of fruit flies. We were seated inside. read more

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We came here on Father's day and it wasn't too busy. I don't remember the waiters name but he was very very kind and accommodating for all of us. The wings were good, I prefer my wings doused in sauce, but these dry wings were tasty. The fish sticks were pretty good, just a bit oily. The french fries were delicious and crunchy. Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 read more

Eureka! - Fish sticks - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place is located in one of the most busiest parking lots in Santa Clara. There's a lot of restaurants and stores in the same plaza so finding parking during rush/peak hours can be challenging. There's also the chance of your car getting hit and bipped so hide your belongings. The restaurant is staffed with some really friendly and helpful people. Their service is amazing and will accommodate whatever you need. Unfortunately we've been here several times and my partners food has angered her. She quotes, "I hate paying for food that I didn't enjoy". We've gave this place several tried and it just isn't for her. She's had the fish tacos and the chicken sandwich and both were met with disappointment. BUT in the other hand I've had several of the burgers here and they were great. It's really hard to mess up a burger so they did that right. Their selection of drinks is expansive and there's something for everyone. They also have "hoppy" hour which includes drinks and food so make sure to ask if you go during its duration. They don't mention it but if you ask they'll show you where they hid the happy hour menu. read more

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With an hour to spare before my flight back to Denver, I stopped into Eureka to grab a bite to eat. It was across the street from my hotel and seeing the masses flood into the shopping center, I knew that was a good sign. I entered on a Friday around 11:30AM and was greeted by a friendly hostess. Despite being on the phone, she waved to me and said she'd be right with me. When dining on my own, I tend to sit in the bar area, so I made my way over, to which the hostess told me to make myself comfortable. The bartender was quick to come snag my drink order (water with lemon as I needed to hydrate!) and quickly took my food order - the Seared Ahi Salad. Spring mix / avocado / cabbage / carrot / green onions / cilantro / crispy wontons / peanut sauce / sesame ginger dressing. The salad came out in record time, was massive in size, pretty in presentation and tasted absolutely delicious! I gobbled that thing up so fast and enjoyed every bite! Pricing and service is on point, but parking is a nightmare. So be prepared to circle the lot time and time again, but I can assure you, it's worth it! read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I thought it'd be bigger on the inside. This Eureka is very trendy, but maybe a little too much so. My friends and I needed to use our phone flashlights to read the menu because it's so dim inside. The food here is very tasty and comes out at a good pace. The wait staff here are also very friendly! read more

Went for a work lunch and it was very good. Our table was ready when we got there and their service team was excellent: quickly getting us seated and taking drink and appetizer orders. The food was good overall: we had the wings, brussel sprouts, and broccolini appetizers. The wings were wings, the broccolini was good as well. The brussel sprouts were great though, perfectly cooked with an excellent sauce. My main was the salmon, which was very good, but my mashed potatoes were a little too buttery for my taste, and the green beans weren't that good. Overall very good experience, as the meal and service were enjoyed by all. read more

A cool spot if you want to grab a quick bite and drinks with friends. It can get busy here and service can be a little slow, but overall it's not too bad. I liked being out on their outdoor patio and they had good music. read more

My friend and I came by for lunch as we were craving some burgers. Parking can be packed during lunch rush but the Santa Clara Square plaza has nearby parking around the restaurant. For food, we got the Mac & Cheese balls, Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the Cowboy Burger. As for dessert, we got the chocolate cake. The mac and cheese balls were so gooey and literally melted in my mouth. The burgers were good but can get a bit messy! I would say the best would be the chocolate cake dessert served with chocolate sauce with pinches of lava salt as it's such a cozy sweet treat! For drinks, we got the Housemade Lavender Iced Tea. I would say the lavender was not too strong and was mostly diluted. The drink was pretty with the added decor which made up for it. read more

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BEST CHICKEN WINGS I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME! Started with chicken wings, buffalo, and some kind of seasoned Cajun kind of style. They were just fantastic. If you come in, definitely start with the chicken wings. My girlfriend and my two daughters all really enjoyed this place. I got the double smash burger and I don't think I set it down once I started. Oldest daughter got a salad and the croutons in the salad, absolutely amazing. The ordered some kind of strawberry lemonade or some fruity drink and I had a sip also great . We left great America and stopped in because it was close by, I think we're going to make this a tradition. Great staff good parking read more

Eureka! - Chicken wings, and broccoli - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Delicious food and atmosphere! Came on a Friday afternoon, and were seated right away. Service was quick! read more

Eureka! - Southwest Garden Salad as a wrap - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ordered the truffle cheese fries and eureka burger. The truffle fries were delicious but for the price I was expecting more from the burger. The service was great however! read more

Eureka! - Eureka burger with truffle cheese fries - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Our server Steven was really awesome! He was really attentive and helpful. The food was really good. After we found out about the option to order any of the special burgers any day, we picked the jalapeno egg and the 28 day dry aged bone marrow. The Jalapeno Egg was really flavorful. The 28 day dry aged bone marrow was decent. It was lacking in sodium. The truffle cheese fries were really good! Ambiance was good! Would come back again! read more

Eureka! - Jalapeno Egg ... - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Food was good but won't be returning in the future. It was my family and I's first time there and we were celebrating my birthday. We had prior reservations; and there were plenty of open tables inside but we were seated outside without even being asked if it was okay. It was a very cold night and we were told that the heaters ONLY at our table were broken! When we were ready to order, some of us had a few questions about the menu but our server, Ashley, was rude and seemed very uninterested and would respond with only one word answers. After bringing our food, she never returned to check if we needed anything. Ashley only returned to give us our check--she dropped it on the table, mumbled something we couldn't even hear, and left very quickly! She never even came back to collect the bill, so we had to go inside only to find her just looking around and talking to a coworker. On top of that, our gratuity was not included on the bill but we were charged 2 days later WITHOUT the knowledge of how much it would even be!!!! While we were walking out, we heard Ashley talking rudely about our table to her coworker, which we don't understand why she would even say that because my family and I caused no disturbances at all! We are all very confused and upset as to why we experienced very rude service! read more

Great fish tacos here and my colleagues said they had some really good drinks there as well. It was a little loud in there and dark but we were there fairly late on a weeknight after a company event. Service was good! read more

Awesome place to get a quick bite. Love their bone marrow burger here. Their wings are delicious; get the brussel sprouts those are a must. The orange chile glaze compliments the sprouts and wings so well. The fried pickles are super yummy too. It's pretty dark inside with casual decor, the vibes are cute and the workers are sweet. read more

This place was great. Atmosphere and service were really good. Happy hour prices were decent. Great selection of beer and cocktails. Mac and cheese ball appetizer had just the right amount of spice. Fried chicken sandwich was phenomenal. read more

Came in on a Monday night and were seated right away. Good amount of seating area and I like the decorations here. Service was nice and quick as well. We got the grilled chicken nachos (4/5) which was pretty good. There was a good amount of avocado but I felt like they could have put more chicken. Overall still good nachos, would still get again. The Eureka! American burger was great (3.5/5). I'll be very picky here but the burger was solid. We got medium rare but the meat was closer to rare and the patty could have been seasoned more. Still a good burger and I'd want to try more from them. The truffle fries (3.5/5) were good--it was a little too saucy for me. It was a nice place for a little date night! Would definitely come back and try more from them :) read more

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