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    Secco Restaurant and Bar

    4.4 (199 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    SECCO RESTAURANT AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Skinny Julius
    Madilyn P.

    Piluchi is so sweet and took such great care of me. I was alone at the bar today and she made me the best Skinny Julius and was so kind. They were so good I ordered two! And the hotel is beautiful, clean, and I will definitely be back. Great drinks, great food, great company.

    Helen C.

    We ordered drinks and food here in our way to the Shakira concert. The food and services were great! Pilucci was a fabulous bartender. Thank you.

    Korean Chicken Bowl (Prosciutto Flatbread)
    James S.

    Comfortable and stylish, Secco is a nice haven for the well-dressed, weary traveler. But just come as you are. We tried Secco given the reviews and, though I wasn't staying here, the location. The beer on tap was cold and crisp. Their cocktail menu also provided some good options. Their online menu doesn't seem to list a bevvie that featured vodka and a few other things finished with a basil leaf. We really came here for a later dinner, and were met with satisfaction. High marks for the Prosciutto & Fig Flat Bread (stracciatella cheese, prosciutto, fig jam, arugula). Great flavors, perfect crunch. We could have almost stopped after splitting this good-sized pizza. We also both got the Korean Chicken Bowl (grilled chicken thighs, baby bok choy, sweet peppers, steamed jasmine rice, bulgogi sauce, scallions). A welcome combination of protein and produce (yes, with some grains, too). Required a serious stir, but that's fine. At first, the bowl looked rather modest, but it's hearty. I really did like this, though it was definitely a bit salty for my taste. Happily, the cold water was refilled a few times, and that was refreshing. Service was fine. Easy to relax at the bar, and the few tables in the area were well-spaced, too. For a hotel bar and restaurant, it was very nice. And, for simply a restaurant and bar, it was also nice.

    Fish tacos and burger in the background
    Kay O.

    This was my first time eating at this restaurant and I simply loved the decor and ambiance! Incredibly clean and modern style with some bright blue accents! Comfy lounge chairs and quaint tables for smaller parties. My friend and I wanted to get something close to the Center of Performance Arts, since we were seeing "And Juliet" the Musical at 7:30p. We were lucky to get seated and ordered some cocktails at 6:15p. He ordered his burger medium rare and I got the fish tacos. His burger as made medium, and hard hardly any pink to the inside, but he said the burger was still decent. Oh and the fries were PERFECT!!!!! Crunchy and fresh with a warm and soft middle and they weren't even steak fries!!!!! I got to the last bite of my fish tacos and crunched down on SOMETHING! I wiped my mouth with my napkin and sure enough, it was a FISH BONE!!!! My friend told me to return it, but honestly that happens and it WAS my last bite and 7:15p, so we had to leave. I wouldn't mind trying this place out again, but I'd get something else. The bar is definitely a lively place! I liked their variety of drinks and assortments of wines!

    Tanya W.

    It's inside the hotel with a bar and restaurant behind it. It's not the fanciest restaurant but for a hotel bar and restaurant, it's great. The service was alright, nothing to write home about. But the food was good, didn't have to wait long for anything, and it's a very beautiful place. It's located right next to lobby and the doors into the walkway to the convention center so taking a break in the middle of a busy con day there is ideal. A lot of my friends thought it was a nice and chill spot, too. Just be wary that the seats around the bar (not bar seats) get taken up quickly and a lot during con weekend.

    Cobb salad
    Karne N.

    We found this restaurant via Yelp when we were going to the theater across the street. It's really a perfect place to have a relatively quiet meal ( it is in the hotel lobby area) and then a short walk to the theater. The food was good - I had the salmon on a bed of mushrooms and vegetables, and my husband had the Cobb salad. The latter was good but nothing out of the ordinary; the grilled salmon was very tasty. We had to pay $7 for bread, which never fails to irritate me. Not an inexpensive meal, but the location cannot be beat.

    Garlic Fries
    David M.

    Surprising find in a lobby of the Hilton hotel. Chose this based upon reviews and proximity to my hotel. Dining room closed for a private event so we sat at the bar which worked out well with the hockey playoffs on TV. Bartender was great. Very attentive and friendly. Fish tacos are good. Big serving of three with lots of toppings and sauce. Fish is grilled and tasty. Fresh corn tortillas too. The garlic french fries were excellent. Big portion but the sauce was a pass.

    Julia Z.

    Had a very calm lunch here during a recent conference. The watermelon salad with chicken was refreshing and exactly the light fare I was seeking. Came back later to decompress with a martini (because I saw someone had really enjoyed one here in another review!) and the bartender definitely delivered! Also- I do recommend the chicken quesadilla for anyone just looking for the standard, middle of the road quesadilla- which is what I was looking for just to fill up at dinner! It comes with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce. For folks like me with a sensitive sense of smell, the bar area does smell strongly like the hotel fragrance, but it can be withstood.

    Cali Burger

    I had a nice time celebrating a small birthday dinner with my family here. The food was very good, came out fast, our servers Lloyd and Moises were very sweet and attentive, and they made my family feel very welcome. The place was a bit empty but nice quiet vibe overall.

    Old fashion
    Mamajing S.

    Food is amazing and very good. Service is good. She's very friendly and a nice lady. The ambience more classy.

    Ciabatta and Burrata
    Rani S.

    My coworkers were looking to go to lunch at a spot that was walkable from the office and I discovered this spot on Yelp. It is in the Hilton and is a pretty low key spot. The interior was aesthetically pleasing and the ambiance was nice, and not too loud. We also came in as a ~15 person group and they were very accommodating and service was still quick, so we really appreciated that. For apps, we split a bunch of them: flat bread margherita, ciabatta & burrata, truffle fries, bread basket, hummus and pita. We enjoyed all of them but the flat bread was by far my favorite of all of the apps. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it came with fries as well. It was huge so it was pretty hard to eat but still enjoyable and good value for the price. I also ordered an Arnold Palmer and they kept on refilling it! The menu is pretty small but everyone else in our party enjoyed what they ordered as well. Glad I discovered this spot close to work!

    Burger w bacon + garlic fries  Great quick bite  Quick service  Watermelon Feta Salad was great also

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    Came here to watch the Shakira performance. Drinks by Piluchi were delicious. Try out the Moscow mule and espresso martini!

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    Great experience while in town for one night. Piluch makes a great Mezcal old fashioned! I'll be back!

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    Piluchi is the best! She's great. She's so kind and made the best drinks. Will be back again.

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    Fast service, great food conveniently located in the Hilton hotel attached to the SJ Convention Center.

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    Dining Room
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    Dining Room Staircase
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    Prohibition style speakeasy here we come! Hee
    Prohibition style speakeasy here we come! Hee
    Back bar
    Back bar
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    The far left side of the restaurant- bar is directly in the middle.
    The far left side of the restaurant- bar is directly in the middle.
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    Indoor seating area
    Indoor seating area
    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
    Pork Belly w/ caramelized oyster sauce, peach salsa, ngo gai, jimmy nardellos ($24)
    A rich sparkling white that's not too dry

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    Secco Restaurant and Bar - tacos - Updated July 2026

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