The Sandwich is very nice and filling! I wish they would season the chicken a little more because I feel it can get lost between all the avocado, bread, tomato, cheese, bacon, and sauce but nicely cooked and the bread is soft and everything just is solid including the curly fries which are my personal favorite kind of fries! The outdoor seating is great and they have done a great job with having so many TVs out there showing any sporting event you can think of. I wish the Sandwich + curly fries combo was a touch cheaper but you do get a lot and it is very good and great place to be at if you enjoy sports at all! read more

Smoke Eaters - California Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

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I will never say no when somebody says "let's go to smoke eaters". Over the past decade while trying other chicken spots, this is the one I prefer above all others when I'm in the mood for chicken tenders. I like mine crispy, smothered in the fiery garlic sauce that has the best flavor (a garlicky, buttery spice that has a slight tang). I'll also never turn down a basket of disco tots ! Service is always on point. Quick to order and food follows not long after. At the last visit I noticed they had a placard on the table with a QR code, I believe to scan to order at the table but I have yet to try that. I love the outdoor seating on the picnic benches. Inside seating area is clean and tidy, no sticky tables here. Bathroom isn't too scary, it's fairly clean . Overall, a great hangout place for cold drinks and hot chicken! read more

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The food was delicious, we order right at our table and the workers brought us the food to our table they are all very nice and friendly. I wish the restaurant was bigger parking is okay it's always hard finding a parking space on a Friday night. It's a nice place to hang out with your friend and family or to watch a football game. read more

Smoke Eaters - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is as mid as this duck tape job in the women's bathroom. I coulda done better....that said, kudos to the manager on duty for replacing the two chicken strips with a better sauce than the mango habanero we originally ordered. Recommend the sriracha honey in lieu. I really wanted this place to deliver more than bowling alley food. Note, beer selection is awesome, however, I'd need a few to think this food is worth the price. Literally 4th St bowling has better food for better pricing than this. Ordered chips and queso, strips w sauce, Bavarian pretzel and a few local ipas. Those local IPA's saved the day. The sweet lady that took our order (table 14) and the manager also add to the positive experience. It's sad that they have to work with mid chain food...spraying perfume on a casket...and make it look/taste nice. They have a tough job. Plea to smokeaters chain, stop cutting corners, serve better food, stop the order at the register stuff (pressure for new customers to decide quickly). Get back to basics. Just because you in the bay doesn't mean you have to bay. read more

Smoke Eaters - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

We went on a Sunday evening and it went great! I will say this plaza is busy so parking nearby isn't guaranteed, but there is a lot of parking available a bit further away. We decided to sit outside and had to scan a QR code to order. Our order came out in a reasonable time and the wings were delicious! We ordered 25 wings, curly fries, a long island & a beer. The game was playing on the TV and there were umbrellas to provide shade for the tables. The fountain drinks were free refills which my brother enjoyed! I definitely would come again :) read more

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Went to watch the As game and had some good food and drinks paired with. The spicy margarita was delicious from the bar my girl highly recommends saying it's a better spicy marg than usual. The burger has fried jalapeño which is different than most places. Good place always to catch sports or fights. Only downside of the meal was mozzarella sticks. But that's just cause chilis got those on lock. read more

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I've been coming here for a very long time. The service is okay, sometimes the staff is super friendly, and there has been occasions where it's whatever. The tenders are very overpriced since it's three for $14 sometimes you'll get thick rubbery parts from the tenders, which is disappointing at that price point or firm skin. The ambience has a nice bar feel to it, but is nothing too special. They also offer outdoor seating on the side of the business, which is nice. The pricing overall is pretty high for what you are getting. I still return due to the Asian zing sauce, which is what I would recommend everyone to try. read more

Pig in a Smoke One of two locations for this local franchise that began in 1995 and saw a rise in fame after their Hellfire Challenge™ (ten minutes to eat a dozen wings with no liquids and a five minute afterburn) was featured on Man vs Food (S1:E15). We used to go to their DTSJ location for our fantasy football draft parties, but after it closed three years ago, we decided to stick with tradition and come to this Almaden Valley location. The Good: *Service is pretty good overall, as I've yet to have a bad interaction. *Fast-casual order and pay at the counter but they bring the food out to you. *I usually stick with the chicken tenders and they're usually very crispy and come out piping hot. I recommend getting the sauce on side to prevent the crisp coating from getting soggy. *Absolutely fantastic beer list that includes some ciders on-tap, as well. *Outdoor dog-friendly seating *Happy Hour M-F 3-6 p.m. 20%-off finger foods; $1 off drafts; $2off wine; and some $8 app specials. *Tons--and I mean TONS--of TVs around. Even if you're outside, don't worry they got you covered. Not a bad seat in the house. The Meh: *Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls off a recommendation by another fantasy player and it was just OK, but my biggest gripe is the egg roll wrapper tasted like uncooked flour. =Z The Ugly: *The interior can get VERY NOISY!! SO IF THERE'S SOMEONE YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK TO, THEN BRING THEM HERE! *Their "Fiery Garlic" sauce gave me some of the most rank farts ever. "Holy-fucking-shit what died in my asshole?!" kinda farts, ja feel? Conclusion: Superb beer selection, tasty bar bites, and a great atmosphere keeps us coming back here. read more

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My fav place especially for my chicken tender salad, big portion and always good, good wings read more

Was so happy to finally try Pliny the Younger during SF Beer Week. 5 wings is usually enough for me as I like to order garlic fries and sweet potato fries for the table. We enjoyed sitting at the outdoor patio. Nice place to grab a beer and watch sports read more

Smoke Eaters in San Jose is the spot to catch a game, hang out with friends, or just enjoy some wings and a cold beer. My go-to order is the buffalo chicken tender salad with a side of their homemade ranch--it's packed with bold, delicious flavor every time. Whether it's Friday night, Saturday night, or anytime you're craving great wings and a lively atmosphere, Smoke Eaters always delivers. read more

My go to order is Atomic Tenders Sauce on them, Basket of Cheese Fries, Paired with a Blue Moon. Doesn't get much better than that! read more

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If you're going for the wings, save your money, and go to Wingstop instead, unless you're going for the ambiance. Smoke Eaters is more expensive, and not as good. Service is mid. The tots are not great. Onion rings were top tier though. read more

Overall, decent! My work went here for an event and we got a lot of drinks. I was surprised that they made an espresso martini for me. Their "Nashville hot" chicken wasn't that hot as I only got it in habanero spicy. I wouldn't consider this a great Nashville sandwich as it didn't have enough oil or heavy spice on it that made the sandwich pop. However their pickles and slaw were very nice! All the appetizers we got were nice and hot. I'd say the service was very nice and the outdoor patio very clean. Wouldn't come regularly but for a work event, would be great! read more

Smoke Eaters - Cheeseburger spring rolls and mozzarella sticks - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went here the other day. Love the food , hate the customer service There was no cashier for about 10-15 min when there was a line of about 6 people ready to order. Had to ask the kitchen staff where someone was. After the person ordered in front of me, the cashier just left while there were more people ready to order. My mozzarella sticks came out cold. The outdoor seating was a mess. No one came out to bust tables. Had to remove all the previous people garbage on our own after sitting and asking someone to bust the table for about 30 minutes. read more

Came here for happy hour after work and noticed it's a very causal dine-in restaurant as you order and then find your seat. It's your standard American dine-in bar as they have beers on tap and have your typical American finger foods. Finger foods (5/5): We onion rings, garlic fries, tater tots, and salad. They were all amazing and comforting. Royal Burger (5/5): This burger consisted of white cheddar, bacon, garlic aioli, and carmelized onions. Also came with my choice of fries. It was great and everything you wanted for a burger. Mai Tai IPA (5/5): I definitely recommend this if you like cocktails and IPA. It was strong for an IPA, which I liked. Come here for happy hour! read more

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If you are going to have a patio for guests to eat and watch sports event why don't you invest the money and replace the 9-10 broken patio heaters so at least your guests can be warm and comfortable why there!! read more

I really like this place, as long as you know to level set your recommendations. It's a beer and wings spot - with lots of TVs that are loud both inside and outside. Outside has picnics tables with umbrellas and TVs which we always opt for if the weather is nice. You wait in line and order at the counter, grab a number, and they bring your food to you at your table. Their menu has a bit of something for everyone - from many wing options, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. They have a lot of varying craft beers and it's got somewhat of a fancy dive vibe. Their wings and tenders are great and they have varying sauces from mild to super hot. I love their steak salad and their buffalo tender salad - to balance out the beer. Their ranch is hands down the BEST and you need to get some to dip your fries into. read more

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When I went to pay it automatically tipped for me, I don't appreciate that, then on the way home I realize half my order missing.

THANKFUL this place still stands its ground! really miss the OG sm0ke eaters off of 3rd st. :( but this is definitely my go to location now--and has been for a few years now! got our usual; atomic tenders & a side of fries. perfectly sauced and fried to perfection! *chefs kiss* i normally don't dine in here, but we decided to enjoy our food outside since the weather is just perfect. i love that they continue to offer crafty cocktails w limited edition menus ~ inside bar is great, offering draft beer and plenty of seating in/outside. food service was & is normally pretty fast, even when it can be slightly busy. only con i have to mention is the seating outside can be pretty dirty.. i always need to clean where i want to sit. it's definitely not as maintained as the inside of the place. read more

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The beer is good, but the wings had so much sauce on them that's all you could taste. The chicken tenders were so overcooked that the batter was falling off and the knife barely cut through them. Service was decent, not planning on going back. read more

As I drove past this area the red restaurant sign grabbed my attention. I was already picking up my dinner from another spot but decided I'd grab an appetizer from here to give this place a try. After looking through their pics I spotted they offer Ribeye Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. I love a good Philly and a good egg roll so the combination sounded fire. After the first bite I was sold! They have great seasoning and just the right amount of ribeye to cheese ratio. They also came with 2 dipping sauces. I will definitely be back to try the wings and get the egg rolls again. read more

Smoke Eaters - Ribeye Philly cheesesteak egg rolls 100/10! Definitely taste better than they look. Get these, you won't regret it :) - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

customer service was ASS!! made everyone at my table uncomfortable we couldn't ask questions about the menu without feeling stupid. walked out and never going back there again read more

Food was cold. This is why I haven't been back here in 3 years for the exact same reason. Maybe that's why the Santa Clara location closed. How can you serve lukewarn-cold food to your customers??? The staff was friendly and the place was busy, so I thought the food would be piping hot. The chicken was sauced well, but the fries as you can see in the pic are dry with some sauce on the bottom. They use to come smothered like the chicken. At the prices they are charging and for $10 fries...give your customers hot food!!! I wouldn't mind waiting, even if it took 30mins. I use to eat at the Santa Clara and downtown locations religiously. My last 4 experiences here were eating warm-to cold food When I returned the food the last two times, they nuked it in the microwave... WTF?? Only the Onion Rings came out hot from the frier. Everything else was probably sitting under a heat lamp. Can't really say I want to come back. :-( read more

Smoke Eaters - Chicken and Fries sauced with Traditional sauce, but fries lacking sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

Everyone here does a perfect job. When I walk in it feels like home! The food is pricey yes but I think its worth it. Theres tables outside with fireplaces to stay warm. Kids can play on the turf field in the middle. You will even see the owners help out and clean up as well. You dont see that often. Hugo. Basy. Moises, Yesi, Saul and to everyone else keep up the hard work! You are appreciated! read more

Had a quick dinner after visiting Total wine at the same shopping Plaza. This place your order first so you better know what you want to get or you will create a line! (kinda stressful unless you are a regular I guess) Lots of beer selection, you can see that on the screen or with the cheat sheet next to the register. Food is prepared super fast and got to our table in 10 minutes! BTW if you are into whiskey, they have some good ones, not super unicorn but hard to fine. Price is not on the menu, but ask the bartender! read more

This place has really good wings, they are just a little bit pricy. The vibes are great to come watch UFC here for free, and are a staple in the community read more

Why would you promote outside seating when all of your heating lamps don't work. This is poor management.

Nice variety of beers and food options, which is always a plus. However, the wings were a letdown this time -- they lacked the crispiness I remember from previous visits to Smoke Eaters. That's a big reason for the 3-star rating. On the bright side, the service was great and the ambiance was solid. Hopefully, they can bring the wings back to their former glory. read more

Firsr time eating here. Was concerned with ratings but we really enjoyed our food choices. Ordered tri tip sandwich with garlic fries, amazing!! Soft roll and not over big bread. BF ordered braised beef grilled cheese minus the arugula. It was great. Got tater tots. Really enjoyed our food, great service. Only downside, were out of a few beers on tap but was OK. Great place, clean and lots of Tvs. read more

Rude young kids running the front. No one taking responsibility for the food that was never brought out to us. Troy specifically took the order and reassured it would be brought out. It never came and then between him and the little girls behind the register no one knew who packed it and why it wasn't brought out, Not even acknowledging our number tag for the table. To top it off those same workers all gathered to gaze at us and laugh like we were a joke. We were overlooked, disrespected and dismissed. They should ask for the tip while exiting. Because I definitely wouldn't have gave them the $10 tip I left. DO BETTER! Completely disappointed. read more

#taste - 5/5 #portion size - 5/5 #service - 4/5 #value - 3/5 #recommendation(s) - my family really enjoys the nachos. The toppings are good and this is super shareable. #tip - can get packed during sporting events #like - if you like spicy, try the mango habanero wings sauce. I also enjoy the variety of food choices where it's not just wings. #dislike - sometimes the wings are too battered so they hurt my mouth or I prefer the ratio to have some more meat read more

I asked for a buffalo sauce tender salad and I got this plain chicken , small amount salad . My order was supposed to be ready in ten minutes and waited 30 minutes to be ready . When it was ready it literally sat there until I went to ask for it twice. To top it off it doesn't even have the sauce it comes with. Disappointed and never again going to this location . read more

Smoke Eaters - Salad supposed to be a buffalo chicken salad with the sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

Service is always good which is hard to find now days. Wings are good. Patio is always clean. Love their new halloween drinks. read more

Smoke Eaters - Dracula margarita, witches brew, Oaxacan dead. Love them. - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

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Patrick is the man. Super courteous. His kindness made me a repeat Customer for life.

Disclaimer: I can't say anything about the wings since I didn't order any, but I got their special pulled pork sliders and a beer after a swim workout. Although it tasted really great, I feel like the portion should have been bigger for the price. I was actually quite surprised on how much I was paying for what I got. Atmosphere 4/5. I like their seating area and arrangement and it looks super cool to be honest, but their outdoor seating felt a little sticky for some reason and I think that put me off a little. Taste 5/5. I really appreciate their alcohol selection since it's literally pages of beers on tap. That was really nice, and the pulled pork sliders were really quite tasty, as the meat was juicy and there were lots of vegetables. Also the buns were excellent. The fries were just standard, I wouldn't rate it above any other type of fries. My one disappointment is just how small the portion is. I thought I could get more for my money, but alas... Service 5/5. I really can't complain about the service at all, we were handed a little number sign and our food came out to us relatively quickly. Overall, I think this is a place worth trying if you're trying to get drinks as well as a meal and you can't think of anywhere to go. I think I'll take a star off just for the price because honestly this is not where you should go if you are seeking the bang for your buck. 4/5 read more

Smoke Eaters - Pulled pork sliders - Chicken Wings Near Me - San Jose, California

It took 35 mins before the order of 10 wings, 2 sliders, and a side of tots hit the table. With 2 fountain drinks it was $55? It's kind of wild just 10 wings costs $23-$25?? They are breaded w/ sauce over top. It wasn't bad but idk about 35 mins $23-$25 worth. Better off going to wingstop. A billion tvs and beer. Prob just skip food or just stick to fries or something. Not really a dinner spot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Tenders are amazing but $39 plus tip for 6 tenders and fries....yeah, no. Screw that. Too bad, we used to frequent. Utterly overpriced. Anyone remember the $1 Tender Tuesdays? read more

I've been a longtime fan of smoke Eaters. Great place to watch a game and hang. Glad they added alcohol to the menu and lots of other specialty items. Service was good it was a busy Sunday. Two things I wasn't fond of as people cleared out no one tended to the tables to wipe down it so seating was limited due to vacant dirty tables inside. Outside three was a lot of seating. Great patio area! The soda machines ran out of syrup and when we told the cashier she was clocking out but no one ever replaced in the hour I was there. I tried the new lemon pepper and parm I wasn't a fan the wings were too greasy. But my son got sauced wings and they were very good. I usually get a sauced wing so next time I'll stick to what I know. The garlic fries were generous but eh. I really like the cheese fries much more! I think we got like the last of the fries sitting out because there were all small pieces underneath the larger top fries. When we come back we will stick to our oh orders. read more

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First time eating at Smoke Eaters and we'll definitely be back! We ordered the 15 wingers with the Atomic sauce and 10 wingers with the Thai Zing and Honey Bbq sauce. Hands down the Atomic is our favorite and the Honey comes in 2nd. The Thai Zing was just ok. We ate outside, which had plenty of tables and TV monitors. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. Parking was limited, we had to park near Starbucks which took us about 8-10 mins to reach SmokeEaters. read more