This is not your typical chain pizza joint. First off, it took over an old Chili's building so it is a full restaurant in size, not just a one room pizza joint with bench tables. There are servers here, so you can snag a table and get some service. There is also a full bar here with a bar area/scene aka regulars. They also added a ton of TV's and a splashing of actual sports memorabilia, so definite sports bar vibe. And during a legit Bay Area game day (Warriors or Niners), this place can attract quite the crowds. I was invited to meet up with an old buddy, who now lives in the 408. Football Sunday game day, bar area was packed. The good is TV screens everywhere, so every angle has a nice viewpoint. The bad, is that you are crammed in this space, like elbow to elbow. But for a social sporting gathering, this is all the norm. Bloody Mary ($13/3.5*) Nice size and nice texture with it not being too thick. Their mix is spicy, but in that Tabasco way, versus horseradish way. Very little specs actually in their bloody mix. Nice traditional garnishing of celery and olives. Brews on Tap ($8ish) We were drinking 805s that day. All big-name breweries here, which is not surprising for a chain restaurant. I'm not super picky so I was fine with the selection here. And with this type of food, it was totally on par. Lemon Pepper Wings ($20ish for 12/3.5*) Totally a frozen ready-made product. Again for a chain that is not surprising. A crunchy batter surrounds except they will toss in a sauce or a rub to your specs. Loved the crunch here as I've had this brand of wings before from other chains. Super small wings tho but they are a tender and fatty wing. The lemon pepper spicing on the outside made the wing more salty, than spicy. Didn't love these, but with ample brews during a game, I was fine with them. Small Pizza with 3 toppings ($20/4*) Chose Italian Sausage, Linguisa and Mushroom. They do not skimp on the toppings here, totally loaded. Really makes the pizza flavor explode. Even with their cracker-like texture of a crust, each bite seemed like it was 75% toppings and 25% crust. A little lopsided, but again with a game and beers, ya just can't get too fussy about it. I actually liked their sauce here as it just taste like classic pizza sauce, the kind I grew up with as a surburban American. I also want to point out that their cheese was really unique. It was super soft and creamy, like almost liquid-y when hot, and even as it cooled, it did not turn into a rubbery texture, which is all too common for American pizza places. Never experienced this before, almost like they use a fresher mozzarella here, like the wet ones. But their crust is really weird. Like it was super airy and light. Gave it more of a cracker sensation than a bread sensation. Very little chew, more flaky. Kind of a deal breaker for me if I were just having a pizza experience. But for a casual game setting with some drinks and company, I can totally let it slide. Straw Hat southbay, you aiiight in my book. You break enough rules for me to want to come back. A rebel without a cause, so damn American of you. read more

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I was stranded and needed a phone charger for a few minutes to get enough charge to order an Uber. I explained my situation to Perik and he kindly got a phone charger and let me sit and charge my completely dead phone. I guess I seemed tired and hungry, which I was because I had walked several blocks. He offered me a cold glass of water and hooked up a couple of slices. They were bomb too. Crispy crust. I hate dry pizza and always ask for extra sauce. The sauce to cheese ratio was on point, and was mmm mmm good. Thank you for rhe hospitality Perik, I will definitely be back real soon to pour one up and have a few more slices. Amin Sims read more

Came here for the UFC fight and had a great time! The atmosphere was lively, and even with a crowd, the service was amazing. The bartenders and servers were friendly and attentive, making sure we never had to wait long for food or drinks. Great spot to watch games or a fight. read more

Wonderful Gem hiding and we suggest the owner to make their sign more visible so everyone driving by can see, we drove by this spot at least twice a week and only knew about this place because of yelp read more

The menu selection was great, the food was tasty, and the customer service was amazing! Came in with a group of friends, ordered a few different items: cheese curds, meatball sandwich, impossible burger, pepperoni pizza but the highlight was the paneer Tikka pizza. It was delicious! Note: only pic is from leftovers, still good! read more

Straw Hat Pizza Grille - Paneer Tikka (leftover from next day) - Pizza Near Me - Milpitas, California

Very bad service...the older lady who sat us down seemed upset ww where there...when we ask a question about the menu she seemed upset We just got up a d left...terrible service. read more

Fred is the regional manager here! Beware you will most likely spend a lot on alcohol here. You can split the pizza to try two different kinds, we did the aloha which was good, and the Margherita which was just okay. You absolutely MUST get the Fred-Garita! It's his own twist to the margarita and it's sooo refreshing! It has a little kick with jalapeños but it's not overpowering. Fred was attentive. He's also the vice mayor of Gilroy which is a fun fact! Hahaha. Docking off one star for: he may advertise or offer to give you more "top shelf" alcohol, which is fine, but beware you may be paying upward of $20/shot so make sure to ask/that you're okay with that before you say yes! I found it to be a bit "icky" that he would purposely drive up your tab. Our bill came out to be around ~ $300 for one pizza, some wings, and 3 rounds of alcohol. Seems overpriced for a casual establishment of this kind. I'd rather spend that money had a more high end establishment and get more bang for my buck. I'm also docking off another star because he said he had a special treat for us - a pizookie, which we later saw as a charge on our bill so that was slightly awkward. He gave us a slight discount so we didn't say anything about the pizookie charge but personally, coming from the food service industry myself, if you tell guests it's a treat on you, you shouldn't charge them for it. read more

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I'm starting to wonder if any of these 5-star reviewers have any functional tastebuds. I usually don't go out of my way to leave reviews, good or bad, but this was so terrible I felt the need to warn others. This was by far the worst pizza I've ever eaten and that includes those little microwaveable ones from Costco. Even the garlic twist was difficult to get through. The dough was dry and tasteless and I bit into something hard that I still haven't identified what it is yet. I wish the pizza was tasteless; I choked down one piece and had such a horrible aftertaste in my mouth from cheap salty ingredients, I was done. You know that episode of the Office where the crew is disappointed because Michael ordered pizzas from the inferior Alfredo's? Yeah, I'd rather eat the hot circle of garbage from Pizza by Alfredo. Do not waste your money here, there's several other pizza chains in Milpitas that will give you something slightly more edible than this. read more

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The Straw Hat Pizza in Milpitas is a great place to eat some really good pizza and to have a few drinks. The service is amazing the waitresses are very energetic and tentative. On Wednesdays they host a Karaoke night which is really fun I'll definitely be there next week again! Good vibes forsure ! read more

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Try out this new pizza spot in Milpitas. Order large half the works half margherita. Total was $27+tax. Around $30. Pick up in 20mins. Nice spot to hangout once covid is over. The pizza was pretty good. I particularly like the margherita side with the fresh mozzarella. Love the decor. Bay area signed jerseys all over the wall. I saw a ronnie lott, klay, Steph,... Definitely cool place to watch the dubs niners or giants. read more

Straw Hat Pizza Grille - Half margherita half the works - Pizza Near Me - Milpitas, California

OMG I was expecting the pizza to be pretty straightforward but they kinda blew my mind. I'm a vegetarian and my favorite was the paneer tikka pizza (what?!). There were so many delicious flavors and I loved the 2 textures of cheese -- paneer & mozzarella. We also got chicken tikka pizza, margarita pizza, and my brother got a special chicken sandwich. The pizzas were pretty fudging bomb. I especially liked the chewiness and flavor of the crust (I'm from New York, so I'm super picky about pizza crust). The chicken sandwich my brother got was specially made for him by the owner and the chicken breast looked fresh, juicy, and delicious. I tried a bite without the chicken. The fluffy buttery brioche bun plus the Tennessee hot sauce and the grilled onions were RIDICULOUS. My brother loved it and I debated asking for a grilled onion sandwich. I used to hang out at this location when I was younger and this place was a Chili's, so I'm really looking forward to when all these pandemic restrictions are over so I can sit at that big beautiful bar and have a couple drinks along with my pizza. read more

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The service was fast and friendly. Great service and a clean restaurant with a full bar.

Trying the new pizza place that just opened recently. I called to order take-out at 11:15 and the food was ready in about 15 min. The customer service was outstanding and the server was super friendly. Ordered a large half & half pizza (margherita and the works) and lemon pepper chicken wings. The pizza was delicious but the wings were lacking in flavor. The food was plenty to feed a family of 4. Overall, I would give this place 4.5 stars and would come back to try their other pizzas. read more

Straw Hat Pizza Grille - Lemon pepper chicken wings - Pizza Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Amazing food amazing staff and amazing TVs I would love to come here to watch my favorite sports teams play!

I bought the small works I was ok but not as good mountain mikes and round table ingredients was ok hardly any sauce more flavor needed

The marinara pizza is really yummy . Soft and cheesy and my nephews loved it . The medium was substantial though small is really small

Fun place to watch the game and get lively with people who are also loud and passionate. They have actual signed warriors jerseys and other sports memorabilia and it's cool being able to yell at the TV and get into the game with others. The pizzas are good, nothing beats a pizza straight from the oven but I also recommend their burgers. They are larger and more delicious than fast food burgers. I got the Swiss mushroom one recently and it was like a higher end version of the one McDonald's served for a brief period. They have different salad sizes which I like, normally salads are too large if not sharing and the small size was perfect for me. read more

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Loved the quality and taste of food. Loved the garlicky chicken pizza beyond words. Fresh, soft and delish. The garlic Parmesan fries were drool worthytoo. I have had from other franchises of Staw hat and this new franchise lives up to the name. Food: 5/5 Value for money: 4/5 read more

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Our real estate office always orders from Straw Hat Pizza Grille for lunch meetings and training sessions, and it's a hit every time! The pizza is delicious, and everyone enjoys every slice. It's the perfect way to draw a crowd and keep the energy up during office events. Thank you, Raj and the staff, for all the good pizzas! Highly recommend for gatherings and events! read more

Great pizza, burger, and fries and a cool Place to hang out and watch a game. Love all the tvs playing basketball and I'll come with friends for dinner and we'll hang around with drinks until the game ends. Hamburger was delicious and comes with a large pickle and great tasting fries. I got a side salad to balance it out and it was a perfect size not too small and not too large. There is a large parking lot with plenty of parking and never had problems finding a spot. read more

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I brought my family to this location to celebrate one of my daughters Birthday dinner. We were very impressed with everything about this establishment. We were accomadated quickly by the hostess for a party of 10. There were multiple televisions to entertain the sports enthusiasts, sports memorabilia is awesome!! The entire vibe was great. The place was clean and the server was on point. I highly recommend this place to anyone who would like to get out with the fam to enjoy a game, delicious food and excellent libations!! I live a little further away but ai would make a 20 minute drive just for the great vibe and service. Thank you straw hat!! read more

Tuesday's Saturday specials half price off everybody that works there is very helpful and polite I highly recommend it.I order all meat or bacon with extra cheese. Plenty of TV screens to watch sports and the main events you must try it read more

First, this is NOT the Straw Hat I grew up with...IT IS SOOOO MUCH BETTER!!! OLANNDOOOO!!!! JENNNNY!!!! I'm so glad they applied to work at Straw Hat, and Raj, did a great job deciding to hire them. They are THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Our food, with my scatter brain order, came out hot and PERFECT!!!! All my family's food did. I ordered enough to have left overs for the next day. They helped make my Father's 80th Birthday fun and entertaining. Next time I'm in town, Straw Hat will be my MUST EAT STOP! My family that is local, are Frequent Flyers Happy they decided Straw Hat was the place to eat. It should be yours too! read more

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This place is great. They show the UFC ppv and don't have a cover charge. They have a vast eating area so you can find a table for you and your party to sit at. And they have a great happy hour menu too! read more

Absolutely love the vibe here. This place has become my go to with coworkers for happy hour. What stands out is the quality of the food! Highly recommend the garlic chicken pizza. Saturdays are super fun here when UFC fights are on. Special shoutout to Rahul at the bar! read more

Okay, I'm a terrible pizza snob. I mean I'll eat any ole' pizza, but I'll complain a lot. I've always held Round Table to be the best pizzas and I've held that view for 30+ years. That said, I was driving by this place a bunch of times and we finally got around to trying it. Round Table has met its match. Great pizza and a GREAT PRICE. Got a pepperoni and linguica pizza and it was delicious. We will be back! My only little complaint is that when you pick up a pizza ordered online, the signs lead you to the front of the store instead of the back where pickup actually is. Otherwise fantastic and even nice staff! read more

Had such an amazing time here! Food and staff was unmatched! Highly recommend to all. Can't wait to be back!

Some of the worst pizza I've ever had. A lot like Pizza Hut, but even less flavor. If you can imagine that. Expensive for the small portions. Go elsewhere. read more

This Straw Hat pizza spot is new. The location is in a great spot, theres plenty of other places in the same lot. The location is very clean, the pizza is great, they have a small bar area and old school arcades with t.v.'s everywhere. All staff here were very warm and welcoming. If you're in Bakersfield, check this spot out. I'll be back soon! read more

After several emails & phone calls/messages, I was contacted by a manager who was very apologetic for my experience. He said they would provide my ordered meal to me at no charge, which has now happened. He even personally drove it over to my house, again apologizing for the mix up and assuring me his staff had been addressed to make sure the same situation does not repeat itself. I am most appreciative that this manager seems to care about keeping a loyal customer returning, not only for the great food, but for the customer service as well. read more

Happy Hour M-F, 2-6 can't go wrong with that! Prices are great and so is the food. The Pastrami Hot Hat has always been a favorite of mine, can't find anything else like it anywhere. Well proportioned with the pastrami and cheese, bread is cooked just right with that little bit of crunch to the bun. Their pizza's are pretty tasty too! The wait time is decent, service here is awesome. Great ambiance, place clean. read more

Ordered their specialty pizza and Loved it! The service was good too. Would definitely go back to try the other flavors

Friendly service and tasty food! This new in town place should definitely be the new go to hang out for Milpitas locals! The food is good, I highly recommend the chicken wings and the samosas. I also love their cheesy garlic bread with it's crispy outside and flavorful Garlicky inside. They make the BBQ chicken pizza just right! With the proper amount of cilantro and red onions. They also have a nice selection is beers and the cocktails are on point! The seating area is clean and spacious which makes for a great place to hang out. read more

This place ain't the same I ordered a cocktail and saw black stuff floating and looked like mold. I didn't drink it at all. I just ordered wedges and my server never came back I don't know if you pay at the bar or they come to you I just left. And yes, I didn't pay cause after seeing the mold in my drink that just ruined my appetite. I'm not coming here anymore. I waited 15-20min for someone to come so I could get the drink off my table and no one did there lost not mine. read more

What use to be Chili's for years is now Straw Hat Pizza Grille! Who knew it was a going to be a pizza place?! The interior is the same except with their own personal touches of sports memorabilia, lighting, and service. It was a little confusing at first. I wasn't sure if we were able to seat ourselves, or wait to be seated. The owner finally came by and introduced himself and sat me to a comfy booth. Bf came shortly after and we were able to order right away. Our waitress is really friendly despite having somewhat of a packed place. The rundown: Pepperoni pizza (Large) - It's a standard large although the pizza is a thinner. I mean, it's not as thin as NY style pizza but it certainly is thinner than a regular pan style pizza... if that makes any sense at all. The taste? Yummy! Bf and I have had our share with many different styles of pizza and this one was pretty damn good. Buffalo Wings - YAAAAAM, yes not YUM, but YAAAAAAM. Their Buffalo wings were slammin'. Thick, tasty, and flavorful. The side of ranch was just a teaser. I can honestly just eat it on its own! Awesome space, friendly service, clean, and tasty. What else can you ask for? See you again soon! read more

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I'm writing this review as a result of a New York Style Pizza Challenge at my work. The reviews are based on MY FEELINGS of the pizza and no one else. Since we had some pizza Die-Hards in attendance, we had to split the pizzas up with Cheese and Cheese/Pepperoni, but the ratings are based on the CHEESE pizza only. Even though Straw Hat isn't a NY Style Pizza, we threw it in there as a Wild Card. Looks: 8/10 Price: 7/10 Flavor: 8/10 New Yorkness: 1/10 (I can't with a clear conscience factor this into the rating) Overall "Feel": 8/10 *(Not included in Rating) Pepperoni: 9/10 Total: 31/40 = 78% (C+) Overall, the pizza looked appetizing and the cheese was out of control (in a good way). Obviously, it's not NY Style, but the flavor was there. The sauce was a little on the sweeter side, but some people liked that. If I'm not eating NY Style, I could eat this pizza with no problem, but there are a few other California Style places I would rather go to. read more

We called in an order on a Friday night for a large half meteor, half garlic chicken. There's not an option online to customize for half/half pizzas. The operator seemed frazzled, or they didn't have enough practice with the system. Pickup in 15 minutes. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, and the pizza was ready for pickup. They offered ranch too. Cheese and red pepper packets and plates ready to go. We didn't really need disposable plates but used them cause they gave them. Nice if you were picnicking or something. Ranch was very thin, not great ranch. The ingredients individually seemed good, solid quality, but there was just something missing about the taste of the pizzas. The crust is like mountain mikes, except thinner, not really bready. Everything was very dry, there wasn't enough sauce or cheese. There wasn't any grease on the pizza, if that's your preference. Overall we were disappointed by the taste of the pizzas, maybe their other offerings are better? read more

The inside is very spacious comfortable and clean. I ordered online and my pizza was ready when the said it would be. The pizza was very good! The person who helped me was very nice. I'm from out of town but I'll definitely come here the next time I'm in town read more

The food was very good. The quality is what I had been waiting for since they moved the old Straw Hat away from Landess Ave. I had ordered the Veggie pizza and a Combination, Wings and Poppers. Everything tasted excellent and the only thing I had a problem with was the AP. Apparently, the AP is through SLICE? They only give you minimal ways to edit your pizza choices and that's a shame. I wanted to try it and now I see why I do not like APs I should have called. The pizza was wrong but I was able to call and speak to the manager and he sent me the correct one. He too explained the AP SLICE allows minimal changing features. I wanted only half the pizza to have an item added and then they sent the pizza with 1/2 only that item I would order from Straw Hat again but I will do so person to person. Thank you for fixing the mistake and I appreciate your patience. read more

This place was delicious! We wanted to try a new place, and boy, they did not disappoint! The staff wasn't around a lot, but I honestly like that... don't bug me while I eat! Lol I plan on coming back, there's many options I can't wait to try! read more

Straw Hat Pizza Grille - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milpitas, California

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