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    Yard House

    3.7 (4.6k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Brussels sprouts
    Brandy L.

    Went for lunch located in Santana row. Got seated right away by a very friendly hostess. Never been during the day so weird to see it almost empty. Not a beer drinker but love the atmosphere seeing all the pipes overhead pumping the brew. Food was good and large portions. Able to share my plate . Great spot to grab lunch or dinner or even happy hour .

    Poke nachos
    Cindy M.

    Late night eats didn't disappoint. I was a little surprised it was busy on 4th of July. People trickled in as the night went on. Wine was perfect. Rose and Pinot noir both get a thumbs up. Fish and chips was generous. Loved the two sauces that came with it. Burger was thick and filling. Atmosphere: Loud, videos from my era playing on the TV's and comfortable seating made it a casual down to earth experience with good food. Our server never came back to give us our bill so we had to flag someone down.

    Mushroom Pizza
    Emily M.

    Yard house happy hour has to be one of my favorite places for happy hour. They have a good variety for cheap. Not only is the food good but it's a great place for any sporting event as they have TVs from every angle that there isn't one bad seat in the restaurant. For the happy hour I got the poke nachos and the mushroom pizza. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the pizza. The crust was super light and each bite was packed with flavor. The poke nachos were also a huge hit but I did notices some inconsistencies as some peoples poke nachos seemed to be alot more loaded than ours. However the wonton chips alone on the poke nachos were supper delicious and not too hard where it cuts up your mouth

    Poke Nachos
    Rachel L.

    Such a fun happy hour experience! Half off apps were totally worth it. If there's one thing you HAVE to get it's the chicken nachos. This was MASSIVE and so delicious. I personally also really enjoyed the fried calamari with spicy peppers. the poke nachos, and the lettuce chicken wraps. I would honestly skip on the pepperoni pizza though. They had $2 off beers which made for a great time! Our server was not exactly the most enthusiastic but pretty helpful and let us try lots of beer samples. Ambiance is just like any American restaurant/bar chain you'd stumble across.

    Margherita Pizza
    Megan S.

    Service was 5/5, even on a super busy night with a huge waitlist! Everything came out fresh and fast and our server was knowledgeable and super friendly! The margarita pizza didn't look like the one on their menu - way too cheesy for my liking and lacking tomatoes. The crust was also so puffy in places that it just crusted away so half the pizza was inedible. The beef bowl was surprisingly super tasty - just too salty and lacked rice. It was mostly vegetables, which were still great, but it definitely needs more starch. The chips and guac were fantastic! Warm chips and spicy guac - can't go wrong. Overall just mediocre. Would go again for happy hour.

    Fried Calamari, Cheese Curds
    Jenny D.

    We ate here on Friday evening. It was crowded and lively, as expected. We were a large party so we had to wait very long, even though we had a reservation. We ordered lobster garlic noodles, which is my absolute favorite meal. There's a perfect amount of garlic so that the noodles don't feel creamy and oily. We also ordered a truffle cheese burger and sweet potato fries. The burger has a typical flavor and the fries portion was small. My group tried the cheese curds and calamari. The calamari was alright. We'd probably skip the cheese curds. Overall, Yard House is a great restaurant. I would come back here if I'm eating with a small group.

    Pepper Jack Burger
    Thinh L.

    I have been going here since I was a teenager and the consistency has been more or less the same. The food might've been much higher quality back then but overall the interior and service has always been at a good standard. I like the staff's responsiveness to seating especially during busy times. I usually go here for happy hour and get some apps and brews in my system. There is a lot of comfort food options although not the best for you health-wise still hits the spot.

    Jennifer

    We came around 7:30 on a weekday and there was a 10 minute wait, but it was worth it! We enjoyed most of our dishes and the good came out quickly. Taste: We tried a variety of ahi tuna dishes, nachos, chicken wings, brussels sprouts, calamari, and chicken dishes. My personal favorite was anything with tuna. Parking: There's a few parking gathers nearby and the first 2 hours is free. Service: Good

    Suzie C.

    Great ambiance, typically nice and fast service. Unfortunatley, this place is only good for happy hour. If you go on regular hours, the food is over priced especially if you measure the quality to price ratio. Happu hour is a whole diffefent story, you will get the most bang for the buck. They do have a great beer selection, so its a big plus. Also drinking a half yard gives you a better experiemce.

    Steph L.

    We came here to watch the England vs Mexico game with a group of 9 people. The restaurant was packed and we loved the energy in the restaurant. Service was excellent despite it being such a busy evening. My favorite was the lemon pepper fried wings, the Margherita pizza, and the poke nachos. The fish and chips was also delicious because of the breading on the fish and the fish itself was perfect cooked. We also tried some of their grapefruit beer which I enjoyed immensely and also some of their cocktails with coconut. Overall they exceeded my expectations for both the food, service, and drinks. Excited to return and try their happy hour.

    Classic Sliders
    HanNa P.

    We visited for happy hour on a weekday. Service was fine. We sat at the bar. Ordered two drinks and some food too. Beer, Dragonfruit lemonade, Four cheese dip and Classic sliders. Everything was ok. Menu has lots of choices. It hit the cravings. But inside was a bit unclean. Private lot in mall.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    analynn n.

    I often go during happy hour which is 3-6pm so most appetizers are half off. Poke nachos are FIRE I eat 2 plates alone :). Don't recommend anything chicken as they tend to be burnt. Service is typically nice and you can order on the tablet so you don't have to flag your waiter down. It can get pretty hectic sometimes but honestly not bad for a quick cheap eat. The place is pretty big and loud.

    Spinach Dip
    Rose L.

    Happy hour is amazing as usual! I love the spinach dip the most but the ahi tuna tower and calamari is yummy as well! The bar is first come first serve and the tables you may have to wait. Ginger ale is yum although some limes would be swell! Service is always nice.

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    Whatever you do , do not get the poke nachos Gave me food posining! Terrible experience

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    Ask the Community - Yard House

    Can I order from the Happy Hour menu To Go? Or would they sit me if I just come solo?

    Happy hours are not take outs !

    Hi, Do you guys take the Reservation for party 10ppl on Sunday evening and do early birthday special?

    Yes

    How does happy hour work? If I can get the table before 6pm it still count happy hour?

    Typically any order that gets placed before 6pm will be at happy hour pricing. Anything after will be regular priced

    Could we call in for reservation for bday party?Thanks

    yes, i would 100% call & make one. it can get very packed, especially if there's a game of some sort going on.

    How many cards can be used to split a bill for a large party?

    you're able to pay individually on the ipad, it wouldn't matter how much, you just have to click on the items you want to pay for!

    Can I order from regular menu during happy hours?

    Yes, you can order from the regular menu (at the menu prices).

    Is there outdoor dining?

    No more outdoor patio..

    Is it still no reservations just call ahead on the day of for a big group?

    No reservations.. not sure about call ahead

    Does anyone know if they accept reservations or call in advance type waitlist on fridqy evening?

    Hey, Juan! No reservations but you can always call to see if we have our call-ahead seating available: (408) 241-9273

    Do you guys do birthday specials?

    Hey, Jessica! Just let our San Jose team know it's your birthday and they'll get you a free dessert.

    How many days in advance should I call ahead if I have a big party wanting to go for dinner there on a Saturday night?

    Hey again, Monica! We don't have call-ahead seating available for our location at the moment, but you can always give us a call anytime this week to see if our team is able to accommodate any requests you may have. Here's the number: (408) 241-9273

    Can I call ahead for a large party of people for a Saturday night?

    Probably! Never hurts to call and just ask.

    Do you guys require show of covid vaccination cards?

    No.

    Are you planning on bringing back mini peach cobbler dessert? I REALLY miss it:(

    Hey Pat! It's not looking good. Sometimes, bad things happen to good desserts.

    I know theres no reservations right now but do you take big groups?

    Hey Evelyn! Correct. We can definitely accommodate large parties! We just ask you call ahead and give us a heads up, preferably a couple days in advance.

    What time and days are happy hour!?

    Hey, Bri! Our Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 3:00PM to 6:00PM.

    Do you do reservations yet?

    Hey Annie! We are not taking reservations.

    Why did you guys get rid of your lobster ravioli? That was my favorite dish :(

    Hey Mikaela! We are always evaluating our menu based on guest feedback. It’s always hard to say goodbye to a favorite dish. When the time is right, we hope you’ll say hello to a new favorite.

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor dining?

    Last I heard dogs were not allowed

    Can reservations be made by phone for the weekend slot?

    no reservations and no call ahead, everything is first come first serve in person

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    Vintage Wine Bar

    Vintage Wine Bar

    3.9
    (527 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My all time favorite place....we were there on 07/03/26 - to watch the FIFA and enjoyed their Red…read moresangrias, perfectly made their burrata was not to the mark, the pesto didn't go well, prefer their burratas earlier and even the cheese board was a little off, especially the bread but overall the place has a good vibe and our server was super sweet too !!

    I've given this place multiple chances over several visits, but unfortunately the service has been…read moreconsistently disappointing. My first experience should have been a warning sign. I walked in and stood waiting to be seated while an employee, who appeared to be the owner or manager, continued talking with her kids instead of acknowledging customers. I don't mind waiting, but a simple "We'll be right with you" would have made all the difference. I decided to give them another chance. On a later visit, I spent a few hours working there and ordered drinks. When a friend joined me, he sat down and was completely ignored. No one came over to greet him or ask if he'd like anything. We eventually had to flag someone down just so he could place an order. After that, our server mentioned that Tuesdays were buy one, get one free on wine. I ordered my second glass, but it never arrived. When I asked another server about it, I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing them. The irony is that I would have happily paid full price--I wasn't the one asking for a deal. They were the ones who brought up the promotion, then acted bothered when I politely asked about the wine that was never delivered. The final straw was our most recent visit. We were seated at a table by the staff, only to be told a few minutes later that we had to move because the tables were supposedly reserved for the party sitting behind us. We moved without making an issue of it, but no one ever ended up using those tables for the entire time we were there. It was frustrating to be relocated after being seated, especially when the explanation didn't match what actually happened. At this point, it's hard to view these experiences as isolated incidents. The common theme has been inattentive service and an attitude that makes customers feel like they're an inconvenience rather than guests. There are too many great wine bars that genuinely appreciate their customers for me to spend any more time or money here.

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    Augustine

    Augustine

    3.9
    (395 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Great ambiance! Wasn't too busy on a Friday night, was glad for get in right away…read more The chicken and truffle fries were amazing. I wasn't a fan of my pasta even though it looked fantastic. I'd definitely come back.

    We had some friends visiting from out of town and this place was the best location that worked out…read morefor us to meet. After I saw that this restaurant was created by the same group that manages Spruce in San Francisco I became a bit more excited about trying it out. However, I should not have had my hopes up. While the ambiance, decor were definitely on point, and the service was also good, the brunch food unfortunately fell a bit short. I couldn't quite pinpoint this part of it, but my husband pointed it out- the experience itself starts off with the menu, which isn't organized in a classic fashion- they're organized roughly by "sea," "ranch," and for brunch, a separate "brunch " category. Each category mixes all the typical types of dishes, so under "garden" you have all the vegetarian dishes, including appetizers, brunch items, bread and some main courses (like pasta). My other half's comment is that if the food had delivered, or if the waitstaff had been trained to guide us on how to order (perhaps a few small dishes to share, or one from each category etc) this could have been overlooked or seen as a fun whimsical way to dine. Unfortunately neither of those things happened. The waitstaff did ask us if it was our first time dining at the establishment and we confirmed, but then we were just welcomed nicely. The food was priced about what you expect at most places- however the portions were very small. The plating was a bit lackluster- plates seemed too big for the food on the plate, food was placed in a way where it looked like there were empty places where something else could have gone (a lemon wedge? A fresh edible flower? ). The food itself was fine. Just fine. Not amazing. Not bad. Just....fine. I had the poached salmon tartine, and I suppose I was hoping it would be as amazing as the salmon club at Poppy and Claro (that sandwich is out of this world delicious to me- generous portions as well, excellent plating...but they only open on weekdays). We also had the breakfast plate, the lemon pasta (from the "garden" category"). My younger son ended up eating an off the menu mixed fruit bowl which was delicious but..just cut fruit. We prob won't be coming back.

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    Hendricks, shaken w/ twist ($17) + The Augustine: Olive Oil Washed Gin w/ seasonal dry vermouth, lemon bitters ($18)

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    Hendricks, shaken w/ twist ($17) + The Augustine: Olive Oil Washed Gin w/ seasonal dry vermouth, lemon bitters ($18)
    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$
    Grab-and-go
    Full bar

    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

    TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

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    Suspiro

    Suspiro

    4.1
    (775 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Suspiro exceeded my expectations with its beautiful presentation, creative flavors, and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. Every dish looked like a work of art and tasted just as impressive. The seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked, the beef carpaccio was delicate, flavorful, and beautifully plated, and the crispy calamari was light, tender, and paired with a delicious dipping sauce. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared using high-quality ingredients, making every bite memorable. The service was warm, attentive, and professional, and the modern yet cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. Whether you're looking for a date night, brunch, dinner with friends, or a special celebration, Suspiro is an excellent choice. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

    We had lunch at Suspiro today, and our experience was outstanding thanks to our server, Oswaldo…read more From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. One thing that really stood out to me was that he proactively asked if anyone at the table had any food allergies. I often forget to mention that I have a shellfish allergy, so I truly appreciated him asking before we ordered. That level of attention to detail made me feel safe and well taken care of. Oswaldo also had fantastic recommendations for both cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, and every suggestion was spot on. Throughout the meal, he checked in on us frequently without ever being intrusive, making sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely amazing, and every member of the staff we encountered was kind and welcoming. However, Oswaldo's exceptional service really elevated our entire experience. He made us feel genuinely cared for, and it's clear he takes pride in providing outstanding customer service.

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    French toast

    Yard House - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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