came here one afternoon for a late lunch and honestly the view is what really makes this place stand out. you can see pretty much all of san jose from up there and it's super relaxing just sitting and taking it in. definitely feels more like a place you go for the experience rather than just the food! food itself was actually pretty good, not the best ive ever had but still enjoyable. portions were fair and everything came out looking nice. i tried one of their pasta dishes and it was solid, nothing to complain about :)) read more

The view and just the fact we have a place like this in the hills of San Jose is the highlight. We thought our server was nice and fairly attentive. But at the price point it was just too steep (pun intended) for what we got: Deviled Eggs {4/5} interesting that it was fried! This was probably one of the best of our meal. It was just downhill from here. Crab Cakes {3/5} decent. Nothing extraordinary but nothing bad either. Smashed Potatoes {4/5} crispy outside, soft, fluffy centers. Better than the mains! Prime Rib {2/5} so sadly overcooked with a side of a single overcooked, flavorless carrot to pair with it too. I was so disappointed. Seafood Catch of the Day {2/5} hubs had the fish dish and he said it was really bland. It lacked any flavor at all. Agnello Brasato {2/5} my mother-in-law had the lamb shank and it was braised for too long so it was dry. The Smoking Gun {4/5} creativity points for smoking inside a bottle before pouring. Decent cocktail but not a "must get" for whisky cocktail enthusiasts. Overcooked and overpriced. Maybe come for the view and cocktails. Hate that I have to give this two-stars but no one in my family liked it :( read more

The Grandview is one of my favorite restaurants to go for a great view & dining experience. I have gone a handful of times with family and my partner, and we have all had fond memories and experiences here. Definitely make a reservation as they can get pretty booked on certain nights - you wouldn't want to make the drive up and have to wait for a table. You have the option to sit indoors or outdoors- trust me, you'll want to sit outdoors and truly enjoy the view. If you are visiting a little later in the evening, don't worry as they have heaters by nearly every table. The staff here are very kind and incredibly attentive. They are very knowledgeable and truly make the experience all the better. OKAY THE FOOD: * Pricing is on the higher side, however the dishes here are delicious and made from their farm across the street. This is definitely a more upscale restaurant. * Cesar Salad: I'm not one to rave about a salad, but my GOODNESS do I LOVE their Cesar Salad. My partner and I have got this dish every time we visit, and will be continuing that tradition. * Prime Rib: This is my go to entree and I love to pair it with their crispy Brussel sprouts. * Calamari: The calamari here is different, they also fry lemon slices! This is one of our favorite appetizers to share with the table and it's always a hit. * Lobster Carbonara: this is an off the menu dish, but it's a family favorite. read more

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We went to The Grandview to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The staffs were friendly and welcoming upon arrival. We were seated at a table that was in the middle of the outdoor area but still were able to see the view (wish we we could sit on the outermost seats!). We came at sunset time and the view was absolutely stunning! Food wise, we got prime rib ravioli and fillet mignon. The ravioli was filled with generous portions of prime rib and short ribs. The fillings were super tender and creamy. The fillet mignon was slightly crispy on the outside yet super tender on the inside (we asked for rare). The portion was pretty big too. They also had a long list of wine and cocktail/mocktail selections. We ordered the special dessert of the day (creme brûlée). Initially they wrote "happy birthday" on the plate, but the waiter soon noticed it and quickly replaced it with "happy anniversary" for us (thank you!). Overall it was a great experience at The Grandview. Highly recommend it for celebrating special occasions. read more

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Beautifully hidden restaurant right on the top of San Jose that provides a beautiful view of the city - even more so at night! It's definitely a place to go out for a lovely date night or even business-casual early dinner - we saw both but conformed to the former. We had expected service to be a bit more intimate, but after taking our orders, our service was touch and go after that... and we waited a while to be re-checked in and to order dessert after finishing our meal. So that was the only downer I had. Now, onto the food: The Guava Sour was amaaaaazing - I had it just a little bit spicy and it was perfection as my starter :) Everything on the menu sounded so good, and we had a wonderful time enjoying conversation, city lights, and hearing the live pianist. We ordered the deviled eggs, and poke mini tacos to start. While everything else sounded great, our server made the deviled eggs the star appetizer to try and I'm glad we did. It had such wonderful flavors that even my husband who normally doesn't like deviled eggs, enjoyed them! The bone-in ribeye was juicy, and the cielo mare y terra was also hearty. Got to have the best of both carbs and protein, am I right? Oh, and the smashed yukon potatoes were SO crispy. I loved it! read more

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Overpriced, tiny portions, and mediocre food. Service was non-existent and had to flag staff down. The best part was the view... read more

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Overall rating: 3.5* I'll start with what I like: both the salad and prime rib is excellent. I would highly recommend the 22 oz prime rib for sharing. It's tender and portion size is great. Seating is also great if you visit on a nice weather and sit outside for the city lights view. But, I was a bit disappointed by the chicken dish(pollo piccata). Chicken was dry and the crème brûlée was okay too. The top sugar caramelized layer is super thin and not as crispy as other places, felt like it's a weird ratio of just custard. Lastly, the parking situation is not ideal. Parking lot is small/full and even the street parking was packed by the time we came. We had to squish into parking next to the branches of bushes and half way onto the curb/gravels. read more

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Went to The Grandview for their Valentine's Day 4 course menu and overall had a really nice experience. For the first course, my fiancée and I split the lobster bisque and the scallop arancini. Both were solid. The bisque was rich and flavorful, and the arancini was phenomenal nice crisp on the outside with good flavor inside the scallop was perfect. Second course, we tried both raviolis, the braised short rib and the lobster. The short rib was definitely our favorite. Super flavorful and just felt more balanced overall. The lobster ravioli was good, but the short rib one is the one I'd go back for. For the main, we both ordered the prime rib. It was decent, not bad at all, but it's not House of Prime Rib level. It wasn't the most tender cut we've ever had, but still enjoyable. Dessert wise, we tried both options, the lava cake and the key lime cheesecake. Both were good, but we both preferred the cheesecake. It had that perfect sweet and tart balance and didn't feel too heavy. Overall we enjoyed our meal at The Grandview. The ambiance is top notch and definitely gives you that special occasion vibe. The staff was on point all night. Solid Valentine's dinner. read more

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Lovely location and staff were generally pleasant. Parking lot is a little narrow and slanted but easy. I was here for a team dinner so the menu was prix fixe. We had: - butternut squash soup in a shot glass: honestly the best thing I had here and it was the tiniest portion - some warm what tasted like olive baked bread with some vinaigrette/chimichurri type dip that was yummy After that everything went a little downhill when we got: - Mini poke tacos: really salty and small but good amount of fish, the waiter told us it's a handheld but when we picked it up there was a dollop of avocado squished on the bottom - Caesar salad: there was just as much parm and parm dressing as there was lettuce, and it was very salty - Short rib agnolotti: mostly just cream and beef, it needed some acidity and depth of flavor - filet mignon: also salty, and for some horrible reason they decided to infuse horseradish into the tiny piped serving of mashed potato. Which gave it a mildly plasticky taste. - cheesecake: there was nothing wrong with it but it definitely tasted like they got it premade from US Foods I also got 2 mocktails: Apple crush - it's great it just tastes like juice Something about a Paloma - also great because it tastes like juice The presentation and taste of the food was really disappointing. They mentioned something about farm to table and I can usually taste the difference, but maybe the farm wasn't doing well when I went. Definitely just come for some light hors d'oeuvres and views! read more

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Went here with family, party of 4 the Saturday after Christmas. Only reason why there aren't less stars is that our waiter was outstanding as was the remainder of the staff. The restaurant was still "decorated" for Christmas...well more or less. The poinsettas were dead the decor was falling off of various pieces (see pic of the "Grand View") First advice be prepared to plan time for parking. The lot is small but there is parking in the area along the road. You enter to a cute vintage bar and live band. The front desk staff was great and polite and understood the parking challenge. Although we made reservations for inside we were asked if the patio was okay. I said as long as it wasn't cold and she remarked it was "very warm" which it was not warm. We had to keep our jackets on throughout dinner. The one upside we thought would be the "grand view" BUT nope just a view of plastic siding not even zipped together to keep the patio warm. Plastic isn't even clear so the view isn't a view whatsoever. (They should replace with roll up doors with clear glass so that the view is actually grand) Now for the food we ordered the arancini which was very delicious. And also ordered the Deviled Eggs "GV Style" and would say these were just okay. The egg is deep fried and the "tar tar" is in a creamy mix unless you eat as a single bite texture will mess with you. The best thing we ate by far was the Agnolotti (braised shirt rib raviolis) The prime rib was cooked as ordered, but due to having limited "sauce" maybe 1/4 cup and it being so cold outside my steak got cold quickly and ended up taking most of it home. The potato puree was bland and flavorless. Two people ordered Agnello Brasato (Lamb Shank) which was a big disappointment overall it was a stew more or less. Everything in broth, not ideal. The old fashioneds were good. Our martinis (Dirty Martini, Lemon Drop & Apricot Royale (apparently made with the farm across the streets fruit!) Were all warm. I had to ask for the lemon drop to have an extra shake so it didn't come warm. Shared the tiramisu and it was well made and served cold which was unique. Service was great. Ambiance overall was great. Couldn't see the view at all except for near a service area. The decorations on Christmas weekend were all falling down or were dead. Not sure I'd return food wasn't good enough to offset drive and disappointment of the "Grand View" read more

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If you are looking for a spot that delivers on atmosphere and views, this is it. The atmosphere is definitely the highlight - It feels upscale and intimate, making it a gread choice for a milestone, birthday or a romantic date. If you can, try to book a table right before sunset because watching the city lights flicker on across the city while you eat is pretty amazing. The food is good. You can tell they prioritize quality, and many of the vegetables come directly from their own farm across the street. They also have an extensive wine list. Overall the menu is a bit pricey BUT its definitely a "splurge" destination so you have to expect fine-dining prices to match the fine-dining view. My date got the optional Roses for our table which was such a nice touch....quality roses but I peeked at the bill and saw they were expensive to add. (If my date is reading this: thank you, handsome.) Service was professional, though it can get busy on weekend nights, so reservations are a must. read more

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I have had this place on my to go list for so long, and recently had the opportunity to finally try it out. We made reservations ahead of time and were immediately seated when we arrived. Parking is very limited, so I recommend arriving early in case you need to wait for a bit. We were immediately greeted by our server who was very friendly and helpful. We were told we would be getting a drink to try out, but never got it. We did get bread while we waited. We ordered their Caesar salad, poke mini tacos, and smashed Yukon potatoes. This ended up being perfect for two of us to share and everything was delicious. I especially loved the potatoes. This place is perfect for a special occasion, it is absolutely studying and so is the view. I definitely recommend. read more

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Overall, we were very disappointed. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and expected a much better experience, especially given the price point and reputation of the restaurant. We ordered the tomahawk steak, which was advertised as the best item on the menu. We specifically ordered it medium rare, as is typical for a steak of that quality. The waiter confirmed that the steak would be large enough for two people and came with three sides to share. For the $200 price point we felt this would be fair. However, the tomahawk we received was surprisingly small and not enough to feed the two of us, even after appetizers, which was very underwhelming. In our experience ordering tomahawk steaks at other restaurants of equal caliber they are typically more than sufficient for two people, if not even larger parties. To make matters worse, the steak was very clearly overcooked. It was nowhere near medium rare and had very little red center. When we brought this up to the waiter, he insisted that it was medium rare, but the steak we were served (and the photos we took shown below) clearly show otherwise. For a steak priced over $200, this was extremely disappointing and far below what we expected. Since this was our anniversary dinner, we were also surprised that there was little acknowledgment or effort made to help celebrate the occasion, which many restaurants typically do. Altogether, the experience felt underwhelming and not reflective of the premium dining experience we were expecting. Will not be dining here again. read more

The Grandview Restaurant - Underwhelming $200 tomahawk - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here many years ago for a Valentine's dinner before the renovation and ate inside. It was great. I've been back a couple years ago for a birthday dinner with a group of ladies and enjoyed eating outside. I recently went for a romantic dinner and sat outside to enjoy the sunset. We opted for the dinner package and didn't regret it! Everything was delicious! I would've loved more of the cheesecake dessert at the end. Views were amazing as you see over the San Jose area. Service was stellar and attentive. The staff helps take photos too and they have a photo op arch structure. Be careful on the drive down at night because some youngsters like parking along the side of the road and drink. They don't always put their hazard blinker lights on and can be hard to see them. Give yourself enough time to make the windy drive up too. read more

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Our server was extremely friendly. I forgot his name, but I'll definitely remember his face because he gave great service throughout the night. The main reason this is a 3/5 instead of a 5/5 is because the only course I truly enjoyed from the 4-course set menu was the Costata di Manzo con Salsa di Pepe Verde. The beef was rich, tender, and full of flavor from the dry aging. You could really taste the quality in every bite. Perfectly cooked with a great sear on the outside while still juicy inside. read more

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The entire evening was fantastic. The staff greeted us warmly from entry to exit. Our waiter Kevin was amazing. He was gracious, helpful, entertaining and thorough. The food was very good, the view sublime. A great experience. read more

The Grandview Restaurant - Key lime cheesecake for my wife's birthday. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Jose, California

Food & Ambiance: It was my birthday and my boyfriend surprised me with this gorgeous restaurant and fantastic food! We had the best poke taco EVER. I couldn't describe how the mouthful of flavored poke and crunchy taco were so balanced and blown us away! The cocktails are delightful to look at and enjoy. We ordered one pasta dish and a steak dish because we wanted to try both, and it was the best decision we made! The texture of the pasta is perfect and the sauce... so delicious! The steak is tender and definitely do medium or medium rare as they suggested. We were too full to try their dessert but I bet it's great as well! Service: they were so attentive from leading us in , seating us down, introducing the menu and bringing the orders. read more

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I had a disappointing experience with The Grandview Restaurant in San Jose. I made a reservation for February 14th at 5 PM through Yelp and OpenTable, and it was confirmed. However, when their team called to confirm the reservation, I tried returning their call multiple times to the provided 408 number, but no one picked up. I also called the restaurant directly several times with no response. Eventually, when I managed to get through, they informed me that my reservation had been canceled because they couldn't reach me. To make matters worse, they claimed they had texted me, but I received no such texts, and I have records of all my calls to prove it. This lack of communication and the last-minute cancellation left me very frustrated, especially for such an important occasion. I hope they improve their customer service and communication in the future. They called me on Sunday and left a voicemail instructing me to call a 408 number to confirm my reservation, which I did a few minutes later. Nobody picked up. I tried calling a few days later multiple times, but still, no one answered. Finally, when I called the 650 number today, they informed me that my reservation was canceled. read more

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Very cute date spot with a wonderful view of the San Jose downtown! It's up in the hills and the outdoor seating is beautiful! There's also heat lamps they bring out at night so no worries about it being cold. Service is so quick and they're very thorough on explaining the history of the restaurant and all the menu items. The ravioli was tasty as well as the pasta but keep in mind it's a more pricey restaurant with smaller to medium sized plates! Definitely a fancier date spot! Also there was an option to add on roses with a vase (that you can take home after!) read more

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I've always been curious about The Grandview, despite some mixed reviews. A recent TikTok review convinced me to book a reservation for my anniversary. Let's talk special occasion destinations! The Grandview definitely fits the bill as a special occasion spot, though perhaps just that. We started our evening on the recently opened lower level, enjoying cocktails at the bar with spectacular views of the valley. The drinks were delicious and well-balanced, and the bartender and servers were friendly and helpful. For dinner, we moved upstairs to the outdoor patio. Even though the sun was a bit hot, the view and sunset were absolutely worth it. We began with the Arancini Nostre, which were piping hot and very tasty (as far as arancini go), and the Hamachi which had great flavor, though it was a little "cooked" from the citrus, but still tender and fresh. I had the Agnolotti Della Montagna which was absolutely delicious. The meat filling of the house made ravioli was tender and flavorful and the pasta perfectly cooked. The sauce was rich and creamy and perfectly seasoned. I would definitely order it again. My husband had the Gnocchi Pesto Alla Genovese which actually came as penne pesto and was good but unspectacular. We were served a very nice dessert for our anniversary which I believe was their signature cheesecake. One mistake we made was to try to pace our meal by not ordering everything at once. The restaurant was quite busy, and it's clearly a popular place for celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, and first dates. While the servers were incredibly attentive to special requests, it did lead to some slower service. For example, our server forgot our amuse bouche and took a while to return to take our entree order. So overall we had a good experience, but this is definitely not an every day destination. While you can find better culinary experiences in the Bay Area, you can not find better views or a more ideal place for celebrating a special day. read more

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We came here for a 5 PM reservation to celebrate a birthday, and got outdoor seating. The restaurant definitely lives up to its name: views of the South Bay are fantastic from here, and there are lots of photo opportunities. Being vegetarian, the options were pretty limited for us, so we went with two pastas: a pesto gnocchi and a "vegebiatta" ravioli. Both tasted fresh and delicious. Upon seating, we got a complimentary and tasty amuse bouche consisting of peach gazpacho, as well as a great focaccia bread served with olive tapenade. For dessert, we chose a seasonal raspberry and almond cheesecake, which was excellent. Service was also pretty good, but was a little slow at times. Overall, great food and excellent views. An advance reservation is highly recommended. read more

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This is historic mountain side restaurant is great for a special occasion. We celebrated our 14 year anniversary with dinner at sunset. We were able to pre-order a bottle of house wine to be at our table. The location is amazing to catch the sunset over the bay. The food is amazing and the drinks are even better. We had a really good server that gave us a bunch of plate recommendations. We decided to order one app, salad, main dish and dessert so that we could try some of everything. The Calamari: The dish presents well and the calamari was fried crispy. They added in fried lemons to the dish that was a nice touch. The dipping sauces were good too, a lemon tartar and cocktail. The Tri-Color Salad: This was a refreshing and yummy option. The pickled onions and goodess dressing added a nice zing. The Braised Short and Prime Rib Ravioli: This was the highlight! The meat was cooked to perfection and mixed well with the ravioli and the cream sauce. Really enjoyed this dish. The cheesecake: This was okay, not overly rich. I would not order this again. The only minor issues experienced during our visit; the bread came out when we were almost done with our meal. We had to ask if we could get some bread when the Ravioli dish came out. Other tables were getting their bread shortly after sitting down. We also were only given the option for still or sparking water. We would've have preferred just tap water. It was not until things got busier that tables were just being served tap water. This was a good one-time expirence. Not sure that we would venture up the mountain again. read more

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The perfect restaurant for a very special dinner. This place has an incredible romantic feel to it. Right when you walk in, there is live piano playing. The bar looks warm, inviting and classy. Your mouth will drop the second you step onto the outside seating. The view of the sparkling city lights in the night sky is just breathtaking. I surprised my husband here for his birthday, which was near Valentine's Day. The restaurant had roses at the table for us and a professional photographer taking photos of people at their table. It was such a wonderful touch. We bought 2 of them and keep it in our family room for a keepsake memory. I love it till' this day. We also seen 2 proposals here. If you're planing a special dinner, this is the spot. It's very romantic. To top it off, the food is delicious, drinks are very yummy and the service was excellent too. We will be back :) read more

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Where to even begin! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with LIVE music at the door. The staff was wonderful. Our head waiter started off by asking if it was our first time (which it was) and he gave us a little history and background of the farm to table concept since the restaurant has its own farm. Although our waiter mentioned a soup the chef made that evening, (I believe it was a butternut squash soup), he said he would bring out complimentary but we never got it. It's okay though, because everything else was amazing. The cocktails we ordered, appetizer, and our entrees. No complaints about that! The bone marrow with char grilled octopus was a great selection. The homemade foccacia bread and olive tapinade would have been perfect to serve with the bone marrow but it came out later. I would have loved to eat that bone marrow with the bread so, if you do order this...ask for the foccacia bread to come out with it. I ordered a simple Ceasar salad while my husband ordered the bone-in rib eye steak with housemade chimichurri, Yukon potatoes and mushrooms. All very delicious. It was a perfect meal and we could not even finish all of it. For dessert, we chose the lava chocolate cake and I also ordered a cappuccino. All of this to experience a perfect evening, and the most spectacular views serves up a 5 star rating. You will not be disappointed here at all! Plan your reservation around sunset time and request to sit outdoors. If it gets cold out there, they have patio heaters everywhere to keep you warm. read more

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Amazing experience had a good dinner with nicest view. Food was pleasant. Didn't have any drinks

The Grandview Restaurant has exceeded all of our expectations. We went for my birthday and it was a really special occasion. We were able to sit on the patio with an amazing view of the South Bay. We were able to book a reservation right before sunrise so we had enough time to enjoy the sunlight and then watch the sunset during dinner. There are definitely some nice area for great memorable photos. We started off with drinks and the sangria was amazing. It was a great combination of sweets and fruity alcohol. We both ended up getting a second since it was so delicious. The food was so delicious and huge portions. I really enjoyed how my steak was cooked and it was so flavorful. My husband enjoyed his spaghetti and meatballs as well. We ended getting sides to share with the potatoes and vegetables. It definitely got chilly once the sun had set, but they do have the heating lamps and that made it so nice. Our waiter and waitstaff were so amazing, they really made our dinner special. We'll definitely be back here when we get a chance! read more

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I'm giving it a 4 because we have been coming here for decades....but I can't believe they charge for the view! Not cool at all! Very disappointed to see that charge on the receipt without disclosure. Food is fine. But not like the original owners. If you are from M.H.- you know.... read more

This is a special occasion type place as it's a bit out of the way winding up mount Hamilton to views of the city to your west. There is a dress code - no shorts or athletic wear - so totally do able, but dress a little nicer because it's date night! The service was excellent, our server knowledgeable and super friendly. He gladly gave suggestions and was full of genuine smiles and pleasantries. The owners have a working farm nearby where they source a lot of their food (beef, veg, etc) and make their pastas and more in house. The ravioli happens to be GF so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was tasty nonetheless. The arancini were crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth soft on the inside. The dessert we got was a creme brûlée, however it was covered in fruit not the crispy melt sugar so it seemed more like a panna cotta, but the texture and creaminess was perfect! It was a wonderful time and I would love to sit at the bar before dinner to soak in some of tha old school rat pack vibe next time - there was a piano up front but no one was playing this time. Probably a weekend thing. read more

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Celebrated mine and my daughter's birthday here with my family. We loved everything from the stunning view, the friendly and knowledgeable staff, to the amazing dishes we had. Most of their dishes are farm to table. Would love to come back again. read more

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Of course the food is expensive, what do you expect with farm to table? It tasted outtasight, the filet was perfect, the Bolognese was so tasty and the sides were great. Desert was a little less great ( but good). Tiramisu was a little...watery. The service was OUTSTANDING- Kevin made sure our drinks were good and came over multiple times, even though he had huge parties on either side of us. Thank you Grandview for adding the extra "Congratulations" to my son's desert. Overall 5 stars. And parking was fine. read more

Breathtaking view. Go around August at 6pm to see the Sunset. Prices are high but good service read more

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My husband and I were in town for the weekend and he made last minute reservations; grateful they were able to accommodate us. The drive to the restaurant at night seems a bit dangerous as it is a very dark, narrow and windy road. Their last seating is at 8:30 pm. The view is spectacular once you arrive and they do not have one bad seat in the house. As you walk in, there is a bar lounge and a pianist playing Frank Sinatra era music. The ambiance is 20/10 great! the service was also good 10/10 but the food was just ok for their price 7/10. Lobster Pasta for $95 and a small slice of cheesecake for $18. I guess we were paying for the view. I did like their drink menu which had many varied options; cocktails and mocktails. read more

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Great restaurant away from the hustle and bustle with a great view. Food was pretty decent, but not great. Cocktails were amazing (Smoking Gun). Great place to celebrate a special occasion, or just to get away for an evening. It's a 15min drive up a twisty mountain from the main road (drink responsibly). Service was 5 star. He was very knowledgeable, funny, had good stories to share and accommodating. Forgot his name, but he was French. read more

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I was finally able to get a night off and try this place. It just so happened it was the same day as someone that wanted to celebrate their birthday. Of course, I mentioned this place (winning!). We arrived just in time to catch the beautiful sunset. We set outside and was in ahhhh with the view of the Bay Area. The service was good. Our server Ben T gave us the history lesson on the area and how this restaurant was started. Turns out this place is farm to table. I ordered the lobster tail and white sauce pasta. Our food took a bit for us to receive, but the view and conversation helped keep our mind off the wait. Unfortunately, by the time I received mines, my lobster was cold. It was still enjoyable. My pasta could have used more sauce, and flavoring. Overall, the experience was nice! We're planning on going back when they have the live band on the weekend. read more

Do not come here! I repeat, DO NOT COME HERE! Stay at a 5 star hotel for 2 days instead, it would equal the same price. Came here for Valentine's Day 2026. They had a special 4 course meal. So you'd assume every course would come at an adequate time since they're only cooking set meals. WRONG! Took them an hour to get our first course, basically an appetizer. We got the lobster bisque (came room temperature) and Scallop Scampi Arancini (literally a bite and you're done). Sub par on both! Took 30 min for the second course. We got the Angelotti Della Montagna ( ravioli short ribs), it was decent but not all that special and we also got ravioli aragosta (lobster and shrimp ravioli) was not good. Might have been undercooked but I was hungry. Another 30 min for the main course. Before we ordered the prime rib, I told my waiter Ben to make sure her prime rib was well done because she's pregnant. He knowledge and said no problem. It came out medium well with still red meat. Took it back and waited another 10-15 minutes. By this time we were tired and asked for it to go. The prime rib had no flavor, was served with 2 pieces of broccoli, 1 carrot, and a spoonful of mash potatoes. Was very bland with no flavor. Disappointed. Dessert, another 30 min. We got the cheesecake and lava cake. Both were terrible. Can get better cheesecake at nations burger ( not bad for a fast food joint but still). And the lava cake was not good at all. Overall it was a terrible experience. We had reservations at 6pm. Left at 9:30pm. Should not take 3.5 hours for a 4 course meal! Food was just awful and waaay overpriced. Service was bad too, the whole 3.5 hour wait and was only asked 1 time how we were doing. Only good thing was the complimentary bread. We will not be coming back. I don't wash to pull the race card but I will because a lot of "lighter skinned" people came after us and got their food before us. I repeat a third time... DO NOT COME HERE! read more

First time diner at Grandview last weekend. Warm and inviting service, a million dollar view from the patio at sunset! Food was fantastic Jenise (wait staff) made the evening even more memorable read more

Excellent food and amazing hospitality. Max was awesome and very knowledgeable of this place and the food and wine choices, Beautiful views. We will definitely be coming back. read more

The Grandview Restaurant - Celebrating our engagement. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Jose, California

Intimate ambiance and a very, very beautiful view. We watched the sunset from here. Our favorite is the beef carpaccio... simply perfect... I could eat it over and over again. Me and hubby devoured it in less than 10 minutes. Prime rib is good... tender, but not melt in your mouth tender. Pistacchio lamb with chimichurri was served a little cold and the chimichurri was too sour for me. We did not finished both but took them to-go. Now... my funny experience... so after we placed our orders, our server, who, by the way was so fun to talk to and was very attentive, said "i'll get you some potatoes to go with that", and I thought each of our orders came with a side dish... and I said, instead of 2 potatoes, can we change 1 to sauteed mushroom? So we were served with baked potatoes which we love and sauteed mushroom which I find sour. Then we got the bill... and I saw charges for the potatoes and mushroom, which I thought were complementary to our meal. I wish, instead of our server saying "let me get you..." it would have been better if he asked and said "would you like an order of baked potatoes..." We would still order the potatoes but probably not the mushroom. Then at the end of our dinner, they served us with a cheesecake in a plate with "happy anniversary" greeting, which we finished. (Not complementary). I would come back though and try their pasta... I saw it from another table and it looks promising. I also like the restaurants idea of farm to table. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and had such a memorable evening. The drive up into the hills already sets the mood, and once you arrive, the views are absolutely stunning--especially during sunset. It's definitely one of the most romantic spots in San Jose. We started off with the poke tacos and a carpaccio appetizer, both really fresh and flavorful. The short rib ravioli pasta was rich and hearty, and the ribeye steak (which we shared) was cooked beautifully--tender and full of flavor. They also bring out plenty of warm focaccia bread, which paired perfectly with everything. Service was attentive, and the whole atmosphere felt special. Between the food, the views, and the setting, The Grandview is the kind of place you want to go for a celebration or date night. Highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable dinner spot in the South Bay. read more

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First time here and it was Valentines Day we were not disappointed! Pre fixe menu and every course had delicious GF options the gf pesto was raviolis were so delicious and I don't even like regular raviolis, they have their own farm and it shows in the dishes I was enjoying everything! Our server Kevin was so knowledgeable on the menu and really fun to talk to. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Highly Recommend read more

The Grandview Restaurant - Lava cake gf - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Jose, California

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