Came here for lunch while staying overnight with work. The place was fairly empty around 1:30pm. I was immediately sat at the bar area. The high top tables are very wobbly and need to be reinforced before using them. This resorted to me sitting at the bar. I ordered the Salmon sandwich with a side salad subbed for the fries. The sandwich is a smaller portion but excellent! The fish was done perfectly to e point of you aren't careful, it will start breaking (which is the way it should be). I would definitely recommend the salmon sandwich if you like salmon. The salad came out do with no dressings. They brought out their balsamic dressing after I asked. The salad was average. I get the idea the food here, at last the main curses are excellent and I definitely enjoyed my sandwich (4 stars if that was the only thing being reviewed. Unfortunately the wobbly tables, and average side dropped to 3.5 stars if that was the option. I will be back for their steaks... I have no doubt they will be good read more

In the end I was really happy with the Spencer cut 22oz ribeye - the ideal size, in between the boneless 14oz and the tomahawk 28oz. The crust was seared to perfection and the juices were flowing marvelously. You have the choice of raw horseradish (my preference), creamy, bernaisse or peppercorn sauce. Also deserving high marks are the starters: Crisp Calamari - pretty damn good. Sizeable squid portions. Grilled Octopus - mouth watering taste with delicious barley romesco sauce and pine nuts. I could have eaten the whole plate. Accompaniments: Mushrooms - served whole. Nothing special. Potato Mousseline - garlicky good, but minus points for trying to make mashed potatoes sound overly fancy. Brussels sprouts - halves, nice but not really noteworthy Sautéed spinach - again good, seasoned nicely, but unremarkable. Accompaniments are $10 each or $24 for 3. Wine list : Good not great also not over the top. We ordered a nice Daou Cabernet from Paso Robles. Very nice swirl-able glasses. Lastly the service was pretend-nice. What that means is courteous on its face but in the end they tried to sneak in a service charge "required" for passport users (we had a BOGO discount) yet neglected to mention it. We were about to tip a second time before realizing the service charge was already on the bill. Also they wouldn't honor the free glass of wine for Yelper check in. Small things like that make the difference between good and great steakhouses, especially when you're charging $95 for your best steak. But overall very high quality eats pushes the rating to a 3.4. I would definitely welcome a return visit. read more

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Sat immediately shortly after opening on a Wednesday. First come , first serve at the bar. Which includes high tops and sofa seating. The ambiance is romantic, dim, and some of the seating areas offer privacy. The waitstaff is friendly, attentive and offer great recommendations. They have a bee hive upstairs. Which is where the honey comes from for the b read more

Sad to say that this place has gone downhill. We hadn't been since COVID shut it down for a while, but used to enjoy it as a quiet place to go for steaks, and had been at least a half dozen times, if not more. Here's what's changed: 1) The menu has shrunk considerably. There are barely any items on it anymore. Fewer appetizers, fewer steak options (only 3) even fewer sauces/accompaniments for steaks (only 3), fewer sides options. It's a SUPER limited menu now. 2) They used to do this delicious sourdough bread with a salted butter. Now they've replaced it with an absolutely inedible (seriously, it's disgusting) feta something-or-other and a honey butter. Neither are good. 3) Wines are smaller sizes. Most places give you a choice between a 6 and 9 oz pour, they give you a 5 or 8 oz pour. C'mon... The "Spencer's Salad" was especially inedible. It tasted like wet lettucce. It was meant to have some kind of vinaigrette on it but, nuthin. The steaks themselves were fine (not awesome, not terrible) and the sides were okay, but the menu is now so limited we'll just go somewhere else for steaks from now on. read more

We came here with little expectations and it turned out to be great. We had reservations for 6:00 on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. I'm surprised I've never heard about this place. We had a Groupon deal so we gave this place a try. We had French onion soup, braised bacon, creamed spinach, scallops and shrimp, tomahawk steak, filet mignon, cheesecake, and creme brûlée. Everything was delicious except the tomahawk was a bit dry and tough. The food came out quite fast and service was good. The lighting wasn't too dim so it wasn't putting us to sleep. The place does look classy and romantic. The restrooms are located outside the restaurant. I will be coming back soon! Be sure to check in on yelp for a free glass of wine with purchase of an entree! But can't be used with other deals. read more

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What a wonderful experience at this restaurant. Only in town to catch a plane the following morning and checking into the Doubletree and saw Spencers as we checked in. On this Thursday night, there was no waiting and the three of us we quickly seated. The meals were very good and the service was terrific. I will be back in town in February and will use the Doubletree again. read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Located in the Doubletree San Jose, Spencer's offers the expected cuts of beef, as well as seafood, pork, chicken, etc. they are currently open only three days a week. Prices seem moderate to slightly high. I had the pork tenderloin (comes with farrow, tomato's, and broccoli) and Spencer's mash (hash browns), which were tasty. All in all, a decent meal if the atmosphere is a bit unmemorable. read more

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Stopped in here by happenstance when we missed our reservations for another restaurant. Upscale and modern with a decent bar but as with most $$$$ restaurants at this level, my taste buds were expecting a much more elevated experience. I had the opportunity to take a bite out of the crab and lobster cake, prawn cocktail special and the octopus. Out of the 3, the clear winner was definitely the crab and lobster cake. Decent portion with chunks of lobster dressed with a creamy aioli sauce. Octopus was too overcooked and slightly chewy while the prawns looked more like baby shrimp. For my entree, I ordered the scallops with orzo. Surely not bad but I definitely wouldn't call it innovative. It was very much 3 jumbo sized pan seared scallops lying on a bed of orzo. We added a few sides for the heck of it and quickly realized our Brussels sprouts were only half cooked. The French fries were a nice guilty treat though. There you have it. Make what you will from it. If you check in, you can get a free glass of wine! That's a plus ;) read more

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Been here a few times and the steak is pretty solid, the seafood is not really the best but I mean they are a steakhouse right? The service is pretty good, can be a bit slow at times but overall not bad. I've gotten the ribeye every time that I've been here and it's cooked very well, lacks a bit flavor at times but the overall steak temperature is pretty much spot on! One thing that this place always does (and that I forget about) is that it's one of those restaurants that ask you "still or sparkling water?" when you first sit down and both those options cost $$$, you need to say TAP WATER to get the free water, first time I came I said still because well... I wanted still water and ended up getting slapped with a charge on the bill which I was not happy about... so keep that in mind! read more

This review is long over due since we went about 3 weeks ago. My bf had been craving steak so I found a deal on Groupon. Yelp had mixed reviews so I wasn't sure what to expect. The bread with the salted butter was yummy. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was so savory that it just melts in your mouth. I got the wedge salad which wasn't super impressive but the bacon on it was absolutely amazing! So crispy. For sides we got the Spencer's hash browns, brussel sprouts and mushrooms. All were delicious but the hash are definitely a must. Although 3 sides was plenty. The service was great so I don't see why the low reviews. I can't wait to return. read more

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Came with gf on a Friday night with a sweet Groupon deal. Called for reservations around 5 and quickly booked one. The parking lots were all paid parking or valet (they supposedly validate) but we weren't sure and parked across the street in some big mostly empty business lot. No issues. We were seated right away. Bread came out a bit slow but drink orders were taken quickly. Bread was fresh but nothing special. We ordered: House white wine (Chardonnay I believe) - quite good, I'm not a wine drinker Onion soup - good, very cheesy The spencer salad - good, decent size Lamb chops - ok, wasn't very flavorful aside from salty outside, 3 pieces, good portion, asked for medium but came out rare/medium rare 14 oz ribeye - great, good flavor, quality cut, asked for medium rare but came out mostly medium Overall food was quite good, expensive but still reasonable. Ambiance was quiet and not too dark. Only thing lacking that night was service. Our server was nice but terrible. All he did was take our orders. Aside from that he never checked on us and all the other staff refilled our waters and cleared our plates. And he was often nowhere to be found. Pretty sure he forgot we didn't order entrees yet so we sat there for a long time with just our starters. And it wasn't because we used a Groupon, we presented it after we got the bill. He just sucked. Still gave 18% tip since gf doesn't like being a cheap Asian stereotype. Lol read more

Overall a great dining experience. My BF and I went with three other couples for New Year's Eve dinner. A 4-course pre-fixe menu was offered for the night. The look and feel of Spencer's was cozy and inviting. Our servers were polite and helpful. The food was delicious. 5 stars for the food (Black and Bleu Mussels, Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon Oscar, Berry Tartlet) -1/2 star for adult beverages (a nice restaurant should not use maraschino cherries in their Manhattan's) -1/2 star for the temperature (it was freezing in the restaurant!) read more

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Food, drinks and our amazing bartender made this a wonderful experience. The crab cake is a must.

Gourmet American. Pumpkin squash soup had a crushed spindle of pumpkin seeds scattered on the surface. Ahi tuna wonton appetizer consisted of a mini bowl of marinated ahi tuns topped with a mild avocado spread . Huge homemade warm wontons. Beet and root salad. See picture. Had a great beer pate topping. Warm fresh out of the oven bread with a salted butter tin. Service was fast and friendly despite the demanding customer crowd. read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - Fresh warm wontons / bowl of marinated ahi tuna. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had a good experience at a Spencer's Steakhouse years back in Salt Lake City and decided to go the one in San Jose. It is located in the Doubletree Hotel near the San Jose Airport. Nice open high ceiling circular room. The table were nicely spced, not to close. The service was old school with all of the waiters wearing white jackets. 22 oz. Spencer's medium rare was excellent. Mushroom risotto with arugela was rich and creamy. Wedge salad had huge pieces of bacon. Dinner was excellent. Service was excellent. Plenty of Validated parking. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and must admit that I was not impressed... We started off the meal with a bunch of appetizers. The calamari was over-cooked and came out rubbery. The seared ahi tuna didn't seem fresh and was bland. Ordered a filet mignon medium rare and the steak came out medium. The steak itself was also bland and could have used additional seasoning. The crab topping was uneventful and superfluous. The desserts were also uneventful. They seemed very normal, for a Chili's or Applebee's as the portions were huge...quantity over quality. There was also a huge heaping of whip cream for each dessert... Service throughout our meal was mediocre. Despite having our parking validated by the restaurant, the gate still requested for $2?!? ...for the amount of money spent...I would suggest going to Alexander's in Cupertino... read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - 8 oz Filet Mignon Medium Rare w/ "Oscar Style" Crab & Bernaise - $46 - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't say enough good things about Spencer's. I've been here a few times over the last five years and it has been perfect every time. I made a reservation and put a note that it was our anniversary and that a more secluded table would be great. The hostess led us through the filled tables to the empty back room, and told us we could sit wherever we would like and that we would be dining alone. Perfect! The waitress was great and very helpful, not snooty at all, as we have encountered at other fine restaurants. On to the food... My husband and I got New York strips cooked medium, hash brown potatoes, carrots in brandy and brown sugar, and mushrooms and onions. The steak was outstanding, cooked beautifully and skillfully with a gorgeous crust on the outside and juicy pink deliciousness on the inside. The sides were pretty amazing too. I also got the red pear Spencertini and I have to say... Best martini of my life. Seriously, get it. read more

3.5 stars, came here with family for dinner - we had a groupon of $200 for 4. Ordered crisp calamari as an appetizer. Calamari was really good, but it had a mediterranean twist, so it came with a bunch of extras like olives, cheese, cucumber, and sprouts. There were more extras than there was calamari. I personally prefer just calamari, but my parents enjoyed the dish as a whole. Mom also ordered french onion soup. I didn't taste it though, so I'm unsure of how it was Parents got red wine to pair with their steak. Idk anything bout wine but ye My sister and I each ordered a ribeye and my mom and dad split a Porterhouse. We also ordered 3 accompaniments (any 3 for $24 or you can order individual ones) which included the Potato Mousseline, Creamed Spinach, and Sautéed Mushrooms. All three tasted great, but my favorite was the Potato Mousseline. So creamy and garlicky!! My Ribeye was cooked nicely, bur it was rather salty. It tasted fine when I ate it with the 3 sides, but it would've been too salty to eat if we didnt order the sides. It was filling, and I took half my steak to-go. Waitress was nice and thoughtful, and she packed my Mom's french onion soup togo, even though we weren't expecting her to (my mom didnt finish it and wasn't trying to take it home). My only gripe about the place is that they offered us sparkling water and some fancy bottled water without telling us it was $10/bottle. We assumed it was free, but when they gave us the check, it was $20 total for the water we drank! It would've been nice to mention that it wasn't complimentary, but I guess it's our fault for not asking... After walking out, we grabbed some of the Andes mints they offer at the hostess' stand. All in all, it was a decent experience, but nothing to write home about.. except for the potato mousseline omg so amazing. It's nice for special occasions. read more

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Spencer's was amazing, we had the Porterhouse steak with Asparagus, Spencer's hash browns and the Crab Mac n Cheese. The Porterhouse was served table side and was juicy and well seasoned, the crab mac and cheese was hot and crab filled, Spencer's signature hash browns were incredibly tasty and the fresh roasted asparagus rounded out a extremely pleasant dinner. The service was outstanding, I can't express how friendly and great the staff is, we highly recommend Spencer's. read more

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For the price the food is horrible...No matter how you order your steak it all comes medium, probable not the fault of the cooks (I don't think they have a chef) being that they dont get to choose the thickness cuts of the meat. $69 gets you an 18oz piece of well done flavorless steak you could have gotten at a Dennys. The menu has no variety, probably due to the lack of experience the cooks have. The Host was rude and inattentive, he told us they opened at 5pm and when we returned he said there was a large party who had a reservation and we can't be seated until 5:30 but we could sit at the bar until such time. Im sorry but why is that everyone else's problem? The bartender Burt is probably the only reason I stayed and according to the 8 other people who sat at the bar with me felt the same. read more

I decided to have my belated birthday dinner with my husband and older son at the restaurant last Saturday (4/21). We got to the restaurant for a 6pm reservation and was quickly seated. Then again, the place wasn't busy just yet. Our waitress took our order in a timely manner but the service went downhill from there. For appetizer, we ordered the braised bacon appetizer with figs and herbs, which was cooked well and juicy. My son really liked it. For dinner, I ordered the lamb chop and my husband got the prime rib. For our sides, we had potatoes, glazed carrots and brussel sprouts. My son got mac and cheese. We started noticing that the service was lacking during our dinner. It seemed like it was taking some time to get our food. Also, our server didn't check with us if everything was good when our food did arrive. By then, it started getting busy around 7pm by then. Maybe they were short staffed since I didn't see that many waiters. There were times that we were sitting around after we were done before our server came back. We did order the neapolitan cheesecake for dessert. Again, it took some time before we got the dessert. After finishing the dessert, we were left waiting for the server so we can get the check. Get this, we had the card out and ready while each of us took turns to go to the bathroom. Both times, the server didn't come with the check. When we were finally done, we left the restaurant past 8pm. It took us about 2 hours for dinner but most of that was waiting around. Overall the food was good and I would consider coming back if the service was better. read more

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My wife and I ate dinner there last night (on Saturday) and we wanted to sit at the bar, and of course have a drink or two. The service from the bartender was great, and he is an excellent conversationalist, and funny too. We went there for the San Jose Restaurant week and had the Filet Mignon & Shrimp Scampi special, with salad and dessert for $50. It was great, all who waited on us were polite, timely and fun to talk with. We will go back. read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - San Jose Restaurant week special - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Steaks had a really good rub and flavoring. The price doesn't justify the quality though.

Top notch steakhouse with excellent and friendly service. I sat in the lounge/bar and enjoyed s boneless filet cooked perfect with creamed spinach on the side, I chose the French onion soup (my fave) as my app and it was off the hook. Drinks are generous and promptly monitored. Great special occasion spot, dinner for one was $109+ tip. read more

Excellent meal. I had French onion soup and scallops. So good! Prepared nicely and very tasty. I was with a group of six, all of us had something different and a few even had the desserts. This is a nice restaurant and not inexpensive, but out for a nice night this is the right place to go. read more

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First of the prices are steep for the quality of food. Let's start with the service. We were having a business dinner and the servers are constantly coming by asking if we are ready. Patience. We will call when ready. Then after 3 asks we order the calamari to share. Now how does a High end place serve cold and soggy calamari ? Good presentation but just awful taste. We order the filet mignon and it is at least edible and overall fine. Then again they are rushing us. Are you done ? Do you want dessert ? Wait I have not finished eating ! This is not a place to go unless you are stuck in the doubletree. read more

Came here based on their posted menu. Their actual menu items have been cut by two thirds. Nothing we wanted was available. And the prices were nearly doubled. Bait and switch. read more

I'm not really sure how to rate this place. I brought 7 members of my senior staff here today for a holiday lunch. The atmosphere was great and the food was quite good. But imagine my surprise when I received the bill and had a $48 charge for the water. Are you KIDDING me? At the very least the server should notify the table that the bottles of water (yes water) are $7 apiece. There was not an option to get just "water". You had to have "flat" or "sparkling" water from Italy". Um, really, "flat water" from San Jose is just fine. If I knew that drinking a clear liquid was going to cost $50 then I would have ordered vodka and gotten something out of it! The only issue with the food: First of all, the Prime Rib melt sandwich (the sandwich itself) may be one of the best "dip" sandwiches i have ever eaten. The meat was perfect, the bun was excellent. But the menu says served with "au jus". Um, sorry, that wasn't au jus. That was French onion soup. Which, I have to say, was a little gross with the high end prime rib sandwich. Where is the au jus???? Not sure if I'll be back just because of these issues. Update: Well, it doesn't sound like the restaurant really cares that they served water (and charged a 20% tip) and charged me a total of close to $60. The water alone was a full 20% of my bill. The servers do NOT tell you that the water is outrageously priced! (Not to mention I just saw this water at Costco for $13 a case). Oh well. Unless you really, REALLY like expensive "flat" water, do NOT let them serve it to you! I actually wonder how they can legally do this without notifying the consumer of the price? read more

You have to try the scallops. Amazing dish. Scallops with prosciutto, walnuts and arugula. Delish. Can't say enough about it. Service was good, food was excellent and my only complaint is I didn't have room for dessert. Next time. They have a nice wine and beer list. Good choices. See pics read more

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When I visited Spencer's, located inside the Doubletree Hotel, it was because my half-functioning, post-conference production self just wanted food. My colleagues and I found a table immediately, and we were greeted with smiling and warm hospitality. The restaurant felt cozy with its red tones, dim lighting, and plush furniture. Our meal was filling and satisfying. My favorites were the crab cakes and white prawns. So flavorful and texture-ful... If that could be a word. The crab cakes were accompanied by kale salad and yogurt to balance out the flavor. The prawns had olives, parsley, scallion, and garlic confit. Perfecto! On the other hand, I wasn't a fan of the Brussel sprouts or Caesar salad. Neither had much flavor in comparison. Lastly, we shared the salmon crudo, which had an awesome side salad. Lots of great items on this menu. Kinda pricey, which is expected for a hotel restaurant. Not somewhere I'd go out of the way to visit, but I do appreciate that it's open relatively late for those attendees and even planners who still need to eat after a long day of learning and working. Great for business meetings too! read more

Made a reservation for a wedding dinner reception and it was an awesome experience. Food, ambience and service was great. Recommend for all occasions. read more

Since the restaurant name accentuated the "steaks and chops", I was naturally gravitated toward this "eye of rib eye steak" on the menu which emphasized it being a Wagyu-style American rib eye. My first thought was that even if they trim away the fat around the edges (which I love), the meat should still have a nice fat marbling and be tender but I couldn't be more wrong with my expectations. I asked for med-rare and the steak came out looking really lovely seared from the outside but was really tough. The steak was also a bit hard to cut even using my serrated knife. Definitely not as tender as I had expected. Although it seemed to have cooked med-rare, it was really lean and dry. I would definitely not be ordering that again! Throughout the meal, I just couldn't believe that was the quality of the American-style wagyu! It tasted more like regular filet mignon. All of the other dishes seemed okay. The flat iron steak was better than the eye of rib eye. Actually the french onion soup and the "slightly dirty" martini were also pretty good. I had an interesting experience trying to exit the parking lot. The validated ticket wouldn't register on the system and there weren't anyone manning the gate so I had to push the emergency button which magically lifted the barrier gate without a person in sight. It was quite comical. read more

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Just got back from a belated Valentine's dinner at Spencer's. When driving in for our reservation, I got a call from them just a few blocks away to not forget about the free valet parking available. Nice touch! My New York Strip was excellent. Just perfect in every way. The glazed carrots and hash brown side dishes were equally fantastic. Top notch service and quiet atmosphere. I've never been disappointed going here.. read more

************* REVIEW 132 **************** A few steakhouse left in San Jose, great place for business meeting. I took my customers here because it's right at the airport, easier for them to dine out & fly back the next day. This place is consistent, good service & free valet for diners. The place is nice, quiet & just simple place for business meeting. This time was different, took my broski here for dinner before his hospital check up, so I want to fatten him up before he fasting for the procedure. - Sautéed roasted spinach cherry tomatoes - 8 - fabulous. - Black & Blue Beef carpaccio - Filet Mignon, roasted tomatoes, mushroom, & arugula - 16 - simply great dish. - Ribeye & lobster special for me - 60 - more on the rare, juicy & tasty. The lobster was just perfect cook with a side of sautéed veggies. - Prime T-Bone for my broski - 41 - simply delish. For desserts, my broski & I don't really eat dessert, so this was what we had: - Graham's 20 years Tawny Porto for me - 16 - super strong, super sweet & just how I like my porto, yum! - Vintage 1997 Ruby Porto - Ramos Pinto - 26 - smooth, sweet & easy to the nose. It was a nice meal for us. Overall: 4 stars For value: 4 stars For Food: 4 stars For Service: quick & efficient For ambiance: 4 For location: inside the Double Tree Hotel, San Jose Airport. read more

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Why in a hotel, a relatively LARGE and prominent hotel like Hilton-owned Doubletree, is there only one restaurant open at 1pm?! It's still a prime time for lunch, I'd say, especially if you're in a hotel. There were other eateries/restaurants in the hotel that were unfortunately not available. That's just weird to me since you're now pretty much forced to eat at a Steak house even if you weren't planning on it. With that said, my dad and I strolled in with just an hour to spare as we had other commitments for that afternoon. We were seated right away by the friendly host and greeted shortly after by our just as friendly server. They had an awesome shrimp roll special but my Father and I veered towards their fried options. LOL. Had their calamari, which looked like a calamari salad as it had olives, feta and other veggies adorned with the dish, fish and chips - the fries were crispy thin, yum! - and onion soup. Totally not typical of what you'd order from a steak house. Maybe our next stop in? If ever.... Our selections were good, really tasty and filling. Our server was on the ball on service and really respectful of our time constraint. I appreciate her for being both on point and pleasant. read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - Onion soup, calamari, Fish and chips. Fried food heaven. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

Nobody informs me earlier about fix menu on Valentines Day. The food quality is average. Considering the price,I do not recommend at all. read more

Spencer's for Steak and Chops - Surprisingly. The best part is this heart shaped decorated of dessert. As for the taste, way toooooo sweet and very average. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Jose, California

The absolute worst. I've been here many times and always dine at the lounge chairs in the bar area. Food has always been decent with (I'd have to admit) good but SLOW service. You can definitely tell when they are short staffed. I come here once every few months and never recognize any of the servers, another indication that the turnover rate is high here. I was in the middle of writing a really extensive review but just to sum it up, the manager named Sunil? is a total piece of sh** and doesn't know how to do his job. His colleagues feel the same way. Never coming back! read more

Andrea was amazing. From start to finish, she was completely patient with us while we couldn't choose what we wanted from their mouth-watering menu. She made some really great suggestions (that we went with) and were pleasantly satisfied, we went with the crispy calamari, beet salad, an amazing filet mignon, topped with shrimp scampi, and finished off with a tiramisu. :) she's awesome, definitely sit in her section ;) read more

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Came here for a business lunch without any expectations and fairly hungry. Still can't give it more than 3 stars. They do all of the standard issue things -- able to cook at high temperatures (higher than most of us can do at home) to sear the, dry aged, USDA Prime beef. I found the service to be a bit over-eager and forced, and it was exacerbated by being interrupted frequently during conversation. I'd probably be back here again for business if in the area based on convenience. Morton's would be fine too, and isn't too far away. read more

Spencer's is one of the better steak houses in the area, but I wish it were not tucked away in the Doubletree Hotel. Parking was good (validated), but being in a hotel just didn't give me the gourmet feeling. Steaks should be nicely seared on the outside, and cooked to your liking on the inside. My 14 oz Spencer's Steak (a 14 oz boneless ribeye; $20 at lunch) was just that. The searing left crunchy meat bits on the outside, and the right doneness for medium rare. I substituted the potatoes for a serving of broccoli, which was steamed, green, and complimented my meal. My caesar salad was nothing to write about (did I just write that?). If you're going to dine here, go for lunch as prices are about 40% cheaper than dinner, or go on an expense account. It can get pricey if you loose track of the extras (sauce, appetizer, wine, etc.) Service was great, ambiance was so-so, but what can you expect being in a hotel with the main entrance only 15 feet away? ***Apr 14 update...thanks to Ann K, she pointed out that the lunch portion is 8oz, not 14. It was still a good value, since I don't eat too much red meat nowadays. Thanks, Ann.*** read more