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    Grill City

    2.4 (151 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Gerald L.

    Hey, it's a food court inside a super market so it's about as good as can be expected. They do have a nice selection of food. And off you like grilled fish or deep fried Filipino food, this place is for you. Of course they also have the classic sides and desserts too. They have meal deals or order Ala Carte. Get a tray, order and slide on down to the cashier. They also have some nice roasted pork at the booth across the aisle. The food's tasty but I gave it a three because of the quality.

    We tried ordering TURON that's clearly listed on the sign for $3.99 each, but the older lady kept insisting they only sell it as 5 pieces for $10.99. Then another employee told us we couldn't order half a pound of chicken skin and had to pay for a full pound only. The pricing and ordering policies should match what's actually posted on the menu because this was really frustrating and confusing as customers.

    Grill City's Bagnet
    Jo V.

    The restaurant is conveniently located inside a grocery store. The food is your typical Filipino favorites. Unfortunately, we will not buy their bagnet again. When we were eating it last night, it tasted like the pork was not fresh. The munggo and ampalaya we bought are fine. Their pork barbecue was okay. I really like the grilled squid though. The service never improved since they opened. The seating area is clean. This will always be our last choice if we want to eat out. We threw away the $30 bagnet we bought the next day. You can smell it's "bulugan" as your air-fry it.

    Single Classic Entree, salmon with steamed rice and pancit
    Ness N.

    Shmack city. Wish they had more veggie options BUT you do get a bang for your buck if you prefer meat.

    Bbq pork skewers
    Rafael C.

    I often buy food here and the Bbq chicken and pork skewers got smaller but the price stayed the same.

    A plastic inside this container. Bilo-bilo

    This is so bad, i never buy anymore to this seafood city grill, i bought a bilo-bilo today but when i try to open and examine the food this is what it came out a plastic.

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    Annabelle R.

    We had gone to the park earlier in the day and could smell the bbq in the air from the many parkgoers enjoying a warm and sunny spring afternoon grilling some good eats with family and friends. After going for a run, we were HUNGRY and in the mood for some bbq to satisfy our cravings, but too tired to cook it ourselves. We opted to look for filipino bbq, and Grill City was the only place near home we could find open late on a Sunday evening. So we ended up here, and were happy to find that they were still serving chicken and pork bbq skewers (though not much else, besides fish, crispy dishes, and a few other sides and desserts). We ordered the skewers along with a serving of pancit and were on our way. The pork bbq skewers were "buy 4, get 1 free," so we took advantage. They weren't the best I've ever had, but the flavor was good (it was pretty light on the bbq sauce, but they had containers full of basting sauce at the restaurant, so you could ask for extra when ordering at the counter) and the meat wasn't too fatty, so I was satisfied, even if it lacked the char from the grill that usually adds to the taste. The pancit was fine, nothing outstanding but not bad, basic carbs to add to our meal, and a large portion in the to-go container, enough to feed for days. The restaurant is inside Seafood City Supermarket and has plenty of indoor seating available as well as easy parking in the plaza lot. The service was standard, and there was no wait to order food this past weekend when we visited. For sure, Grill City in SSF offers better quality of food, and if looking for filipino food in Milpitas, Pinoy Bbq ATBP is clearly a better choice... However, Grill City in Milpitas still serves decent filipino bbq if you need something in the area open later in the evening, especially on days when most other similar restaurants are closed.

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    Net A.

    2023/040 This cafeteria ambience is located inside the Seafood City Grocery. The chicken and pork bbq skewers are grilled on spot visible to everyone's pleasure. Food are authentic traditional Filipino cuisine that you can taste anytime to satisfy cravings like I do!! A little pricey but i guess if you want it , you have to pay for the price.

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    Lloyd C.

    Grill City is located inside Seafood City Market. They have Fast food Filipino food. But, I've only tried the BBQ Pork skewer, Crispy Pata, and the Calamansi drink. BBQ Pork Skewer - marinated Pork pieces skewered together and cooked on a grill. The meat is tender and sweet tasting. Crispy Pata - though, they are using the pork belly & ribs vs pig trotters. Calamansi Juice - a lot like lemon, with more tangerine sweetness. Refreshing! Inside seating available.

    Crispy Pata
    Ed S.

    If you went to Seafood City in Milpitas, there's this fast-food chain called Grill City next to it. Food is mostly prepared and grilled in front of you. If you're Filipino, you'll enjoy most of their grilled food such as fish, chicken, and beef. I ordered the Pampano fish combo and my wife ordered the chicken BBQ stick. The pampano is not seasoned to the taste and needs to marinate. Their crispy pata and lechon kawale are good. You'll enjoy their juicy meat and crunchy pork skin. Next time I come here, I will taste their other Filipino dishes.

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    Came for the fried chicken skin, and got ignored and looked passed for 20 minutes by three different employees.

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    I love their bbq and the grill combos. I always get the grilled mackerel with rice and some sides of vegetables. Good portion in my opinion.

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    I usually go here to get fresh cooked Filipino bbq skewers because its good but the service is horrible, really unorganized.

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    3.9(284 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    When I first had bbq chicken, it was incredible. So juicy, crispy, perfect amount of flavor, quick…read moreservice, easy meal. One of my favorites, except for the fact it is a little pricey. I kept going back for awhile but started to notice the fry on the chicken wasn't the same so I stopped for maybe a year. After I finished dining at the restaurant next door, bbq chicken looked like it was closed (like permanently!). I was actually so disappointed because I did want to give it another try. A couple weeks later I checked online and they were open again! I went back and omg it is SO much better! I don't know what they did.. did the recipe change? Did they change the oil? Different oil? Whatever it is, keep it up because this chicken is so smacking good. Even my brother said this is actually pretty comparable to the ones in Korea. Only one thing to note is the original spicy isn't as spicy as it used to be! Maybe add a bit more kick to it? Otherwise, it was a great experience, plenty of seating, very clean and casual interior. Can't wait to go back!

    Was walking around the plaza and stopped by to try this Chicken Place…read more Vibe: 10/10 Walking in, the decor, TVs, layout and the music really sets the vibes. It gives off fast food place but at the same time it's also somewhere that I could see a lot of people sitting and drinking with friends at night Service: 8/10 Like I said, it's more like a fast food place. You place the order at your table and they bring it to you. Other than that, theres not much checking in. But the lady was so nice! Food: 8/10 The water had some weird specs in it so we decided to order sparkling water lol. We ordered: - side of coleslaw The Portion was PERFECT - Soy Garlic Chicken It was good but the seasoning was more on the salty side - So Ddeok So Ddeok Love love love the rice cake, I don't really like sausages so I put it to the side, but my boyfriend ended up eating it all anyways. Overall, it a great place to come, hang out and grab a bite. The chicken was just a little too salty for my liking but everything is such a reasonable price!

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    3.2(354 reviews)
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    The Chinese bbq here is amazing!! Literally the best I've found so far in California and better…read morethen I've even had in China. The skewers are cooked to perfect very tasty with the perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend the beef, lamb, eggplant, achoy, and chicken gristle to name a few. This place doesn't get the recognition it deserves. A local specialty. Keep up the amazing bbq!!!

    Ft Bbq has been around for a decade or more. It is one of the only skewer places in San Jose…read morewithout the glam and frills. Skewers are decently priced in comparison to the other skewer locations in the city. Parking is readily available in the plaza. Happy hour is from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm everyday. Some dishes are on a discount. Ordering is mainly done via QR code. All skewers were covered in the same seasoning. Overall tasty but can be boring after a couple of skewers. There are some additional seasonings on each table to change things up a little. The mushroom skewers were plain, so the seasoning really stood out to be crunchier due to the salt. Fishball skewers were soft. Most of the flavor came from the seasoning itself. The lamb and beef skewers were great. The meat textures were different and difference in meat taste was noticeable. Staff was friendly and will try to converse in Mandarin first. They can also speak English, so everything went fine regardless. During my time here, most people came to pick up their takeout instead of eating in the store. Will be back to get my fix on skewers due to its appropriate pricing in comparison to other places.

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    Well, this was my second time here. The first time was with family, and the food was fantastic. So,…read moreI decided to come back. After watching a review on social media, I decided to try something new. I had to try the cracklin' chicken bites. I ordered the southern fried fish, added the brisket, and the collard greens. After I ordered, I went to the bar to order a gin and tonic. I asked for the Bombay Sapphire gin. Then, it turned into an unreal experience. When I got my drink, I asked the female bartender if she added lemon or lime. She gave me "the look" and said I did not ask for lemon or lime. Taken aback, I told her that I've never had a gin and tonic without lemon or lime. She then replied, "rude". I proceeded to apologize, and then she acquiesced and gave me a garnish. I thanked her and again apologized. She was having none of it. I was in a great mood because I still tipped her. However, it has been bugging me ever since July 25. Hence, my review. Back to the food. My food was delicious, flavorful, and portion sizes were great. In fact, I am taking my parents there today. However, we are going to go to the one on South of Market--just in case I want a gin and tonic. I will be sure to ask for lime this time. :)

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    Sauced BBQ & Spirits - San Jose

    3.8(852 reviews)
    7.7 miWest San Jose
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    My boyfriend and I made a reservation through OpenTable for late lunch here (which definitely was…read morenot needed as it wasn't busy when we went) to try some of the BBQ before meeting up with some of my friends. The location that we went to is located next to Maggiano's Little Italy in Santana Row on Olin Ave. There is a free 2 hour parking structure across of the restaurant where my boyfriend and I parked at. We came during their Lunch Specials (until 4pm) and Happy Hour (from 3-5:30pm) which worked perfectly as we wanted something smaller in portion compared to the dinner portions. We started off with drinks. I got their Pig Ol' Bitties Blonde Ale, and my boyfriend got their Friday Beer & Shot special of This Little Piggy Went to [Mark]et with a 16 oz Dirty Little Pig IPA and a shot of Benchmark whiskey. My fault for having him get a whiskey shot on an empty stomach, though HAHA. He did like how smooth the whiskey was at least! We shared a 2-meat BBQ Lunch Combo Plate, and honestly, we should have gotten 3 meats because of how tender and delicious everything was! We got their Tri Tip and Sliced Brisket with their Garlic Mash and server recommended Sweet Potato Tots. Ahhh, everything was so good! Aside from the tender, flavorful meats, the two sides, especially the garlic mash, were sooooo good. We both loved everything! It was definitely a great choice coming during lunch as we were quite full after ordering one of their happy hour shareables of Chips & Queso (kind of pricey even for happy hour in my opinion for chips and cheese). Honestly wished we got their Chili Cheese Fries or their other fries which were the same price than just chips and dip LOL. But it was a good hold over food with us drinking a bit (at least for me). Shoutout to the only server who was working on a late Friday afternoon as she was doing her best to accommodate everyone + trying to clean up the previous tables. It was kind of sad seeing that the other workers didn't help bus the tables in my opinion. Overall, a great place to watch sports and have some good whiskey as this restaurant is known for their whiskey selections! The lunch BBQ exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely come back for another lunch special meal but probably with 3 meats this time!

    This is located in Santana Row. i placed in order online for a pick up and it was such an easy…read moreprocess too. i've never been here before, but have been dying to try it out. My sister wanted bbq for her birthday and so we opted for this place. i loved they way that it was decorated. it's like a bar and bbq served in one place. Since i've never been here before i was really surprised by their portion sizes. it was well worth the money spent and picking up was easy too. super nice guys who helped me. i was a bit confused on what kind of sauces they had. the person who helped me gave me a run down and explained their sauces. they also gave me some samples to try to take home as welll. by far i think id have to agree that their tin roof sauce is the best sauce my sister even wanted to know if she could just buy their bbq sauce. other then that we ordered roughly a good portion of bbq- pulled pork, cheddar cheese jalapeño sausage, burnt ends, brisket, chicken wings, and ribs. our sides were the cajun rice, green beans, cole slaw and corn succatash. would probably love to come back for their lunch special one of these days.

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