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Grill City

2.3 (150 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seating
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.

Food counter
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.

the sign above the counter
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.

Turon
Danna E.

Thia afternoon I walked out all the way to the parking lot to my car with my turon, wondering if I had paid for it or not. So I went back inside and stood in line again. The two pieces of turon were like $3.25 plus tax. They're huge---maybe 12 inches in length? I haven't tried them yet, but I'm sure they're as delicious as it looks.

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4.4
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1.8 mi
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Meat Time is one of my favorite Japanese BBQs in the South Bay! The ambiance and decor reminds me…read moreof the funky, retro vibes of an izakaya in Japan, and I really like the authenticity it brought to the restaurant. I've been here a few times and noticed a couple changes to the menu, which now offers a variety of a-la-carte options and AYCE (all you can eat)! There are also combos and happy hour items, so I'm sure there is something for everyone :). Servers are very nice and knowledgable of the menu. They are helpful and made our dining experience great! Food quality is superb, and one of the best qualities of meat for AYCE! Left feeling very full and happy My tips: make a reservation as it can get busy on the weekends.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night for a party of 4 around 7:00pm and we were seated right…read moreaway. Restaurant was about half full and mostly larger parties. We decided to go with the premium AYCE for $68 pp. Your party gets to order 2 orders of meat pp to start off with and then it is one order pp per round subsequently. There is the usual 90 min time limit before you're cut off. I have to mention, I'm a big fan of Ushiya so came with preconceptions. First and foremost, meat quality is amazingly good and the portions are large! We actually only got through 2 rounds (3 plates of meat) per person before we were tapping out. The wagyu fried rice was delicious and I enjoy all their appetizers and sides. The home made kimchi, marinated cucumbers, seaweed soup, egg yolk dipping sauce, all delicious! Service got alittle slow when more large parties came but once they were settled with their order, service picked up again. I wish they had a qr ordering system to request items, that is one thing missing. Overall, loved dinner! If you don't mind the price point and want a more higher quality Japanese AYCE grill, this is the place.

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3.9
(3.5k reviews)
4.3 mi
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10/10 experience at Smokin Pig BBQ! From the moment we walked in, our server Luke made the whole…read moreexperience amazing. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for us. The food was honestly incredible. It's hard to even pick favorites because literally everything was so good, but if I had to choose, the mac and cheese, cornbread, and ribs definitely stood out. The ribs were suuuuper juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm really picky about mac and cheese, but theirs was SO good -- creamy, flavorful, and with chunks of meat mixed in that made it even better. The cornbread was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. And the BBQ sauces?? So dang good that I ended up buying two bottles to take home with me. Overall such a great experience all around between the food and the service. Will definitely be coming back again!

pretty disappointing father's day dinner. I ordered food for take out to treat my dad, as he…read moredoesn't go out to restaurants much anymore. he was pretty excited for it, but the whole meal was very meh. I ordered one of their meal packages, plus some extras on the things we needed more of. the meal package was supposed to include 2 types of bbq sauce plus ranch for the wings. they didn't give us any of the bbq sauces or the ranch. considering they charge $5 each for sides of sauces, that's $15 they shorted me. so we had dry chicken wings with nothing to dip them in... which means nobody wanted to eat them. there's another $25 I was out. we ended up having to use the bottled sauces that I bought as a gift... another $20 gone. pulled pork was fine. the brisket was pretty tough. my dad usually loves leftovers and didn't want to keep any of it... so that said a lot about the meal all by itself. the positives (?): cornbread was pretty good. wolf turds were good (though crazy expensive for what they are - only 2 come in an order for over $10). mac and cheese was good, though it has far less meat than it used to. all in all, not a positive experience. seems like they've really gone downhill. if you order to go, check your order carefully before you leave. they had everything ready when I got there and had tied the bags shut (double knotted), so it would have been hard to get them open. do yourself a favor tho and take the time to open each bag. it sucks to get all the way home and find key items were left out.

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Premium Combo Platter: mixed brisket, spareribs, greens, and cornbread. Decent, but hoped for a little more smoke.
Premium Combo Platter: mixed brisket, spareribs, greens, and cornbread. Decent, but hoped for a little more smoke.
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Ft Bbq

3.2
(352 reviews)
2.2 mi
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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.

Came after a night of Mah Jong with a friend. Wasn't expecting too much , but wanted a bit of a…read moresnack prior to going home. A lot of places were closing but this place was still open till later so we decided to come here. I tried to like it, got my norm skewers, but they came out cold and on a plate, so nothing was keeping in warm. The server barely even talked to us. we had to keep flagging them down to ask for everything, He didn't' even mention what stick was what (we could of gotten something else for all we knew) It was not too bad of a price but not a good late night place for skewers imo. Most likely would not come back.

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Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku

4.2
(337 reviews)
2.2 mi
$$$

Came here during the weekday for the ayce bbq dinner and was seated right away. It was our first…read moretime so our server explained how things worked and placed our order for our first round. Everything is ordered through the kitchen but there is a sauce bar for all your saucy delights. This is a stone grilled bbq and was surprisingly easy to cook with. When they brought out our order, we were just in absolute awe at the presentation. They brought out our cuts on a gold cow with smoke come out the bottom with, I assume what appears the different cow cuts and where its located on the body? I could be wrong but it doesn't matter as they all tasted absolutely amazing. The meat itself was high quality and just melted in your mouth. We tried most of the various cuts and don't remember which ones we ordered but they all tasted amazing. Honestly drooling as I write this review and cannot wait to go back!

Oh No! I never got around to writing finishing this review…read more.. I thoroughly enjoyed Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku. Nos sure why this place closed, but it was good. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We had a very good dining experience and everything we got was tasty. #Steam: ~ Steamed Garlic Shrimp w/ Vermicelli - 4.5/5 ~ Scallop w/ Mushroom Porridge - 4/5 ~ Steamed Clams - 4/5 ~ Chinese Broccoli - 4/5 ~ Steamed Beef - 4/5 ~ Steamed Kurobuta lotus - 4/5 ~ Egg Custard Buns - 4/5 Alas they are no more...

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Jackie's Place

4.4
(2k reviews)
4.7 mi
$$

This review is of a delivery order placed on Father's Day. We ordered right at 11am when they…read moreopened and received our order just before noon. I got a fried chicken plate with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. My husband got the mango habenero wings and fries. The kids shared brisket and mac and cheese. The chicken was crispy, well seasoned and hot, the brisket soft and smoky, the mac and cheese was possibly the best mac and cheese I've ever had in my life (I'm not a huge meat eater in general so this was my favorite)???? The collard greens were flavorful and a hint of spice. We have little kids so we find ordering delivery easier but I noticed on their website they do Soul Sundays with live music from 1:30-3:30...and I really want to try to make that work one day. All in all very pleased with this lovely lunch we had for Father's Day!

My girl & I came in last friday for the first time, was extremely pleased w the warm & expedient…read moreservice. They had so many people working & each one of em was excellent! I felt very comfortable with my date as there was plenty of seating, instead of doing the short wait for the dining room we opted for the bar seating as thats something we often do when dining out:) we weren't sure what to order because anything & everything here looks bomb & sounds good on the menu. the bartender was sweet asl & so were the drinks so we get the chicken & waffles and a smoked brisket plate that came w greens & mac and ill just emote here‍I really like the seasoning of the chicken, its a lil more complex & a lot more flavorful than the chicken & waffles we're used to getting at restaurants brisket was on incredible, sides were awesome, we definitely gotta bring family here when they come out to visit us & enjoy everything off the menu. chill ambiance, excellent space, my ONLY regret is we didn't get anything from the bakery because that all looked bomb too we just had a cake we had to finish waiting for us in the fridge s/o the staff for being so accommodating & incredible, we can't wait to pull up again sometime soon!

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Stairs to downstairs bathroom and elevator
Stairs to downstairs bathroom and elevator
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Sauced BBQ & Spirits - San Jose

3.8
(852 reviews)
7.7 mi
$$$

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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Best hostess ever, thank you Kowana for making us feel so welcomed
Best hostess ever, thank you Kowana for making us feel so welcomed
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