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    Phat Plate Nate's

    4.6 (18 reviews)

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    Eli N.

    Amazing flavors & portions can't wait to go eat there again for the price you are getting a lot of food. It is very delicious.

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    Dora V.

    These plates are massive, I fed 3 people. The meat is tender the rice is the best fried rice I've had and all the sides were smackin... definitely goin back

    Large 3 meat plate- pork, chicken, tri tip

    Glad I stopped by. Food was great, portions were big and Nate himself was out there prepping everything. Definitely going back.

    Chicken and Tri-Tip over huge scoops of Spam fried rice with beans, macaroni salad and a roll.  Delicious food

    Tried out this place and what a good idea. Stacks of food for a decent price and really tasty too.

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    Great food and large portions... hopefully they get a new location soon... parking is no bueno!!!

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    The ribs are so tender, the tri-tip was great. Only next time I will ask for more of the sauce. Very good

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    Outstanding food and excellent chef. If you are on Monterey Highway and see his stand stop you will be impressed with his food.

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    Jackie's Place

    Jackie's Place

    4.4
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Finally came to the new downtown spot. As always, staff very friendly and welcoming. Food is off…read morethe chain!!! Fresh food, made to order. Love this place! Can't leave without a banana pudding!!

    I was craving BBQ ribs and Jackie's place popped up on my yelp search so I decided to give it a…read moretry. The restaurant is "self serve" style. Meaning you place your order and pay through their QR code menu. Even though it was self-serve, the staff was friendly and they came to check in on our table a couple of times to refill our drinks. The food was fantastic! As soon as you park you can smell the smoker going and it makes your mouth water. I ordered the ribs with a side of beef and beans and Mac and cheese. The cornbread comes with the platter. Ribs were St. Louis style with the bits of cartilage at the end that I really love to chew on. Meat was delicious and fall off the bone. Bbq sauce is ok the sweet side by balances well with a few drops of hot sauce. Portions are very health. The beans were delicious and almost reminded me of chili. Mac and cheese was on point. Overall I highly recommend checking them out. Whether you are in the area or just looking for a great bbq joint in the bay, Jackie's place won't disappoint. For the vegetarians, try their jackfruit "pulled pork" bowl! Also their desserts selection is amazing. Will have to come back to try their peach cobbler and lemon pie!

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    Stairs to downstairs bathroom and elevator
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    Sauced BBQ & Spirits - San Jose

    Sauced BBQ & Spirits - San Jose

    3.8
    (852 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$$

    My boyfriend and I made a reservation through OpenTable for late lunch here (which definitely was…read morenot needed as it wasn't busy when we went) to try some of the BBQ before meeting up with some of my friends. The location that we went to is located next to Maggiano's Little Italy in Santana Row on Olin Ave. There is a free 2 hour parking structure across of the restaurant where my boyfriend and I parked at. We came during their Lunch Specials (until 4pm) and Happy Hour (from 3-5:30pm) which worked perfectly as we wanted something smaller in portion compared to the dinner portions. We started off with drinks. I got their Pig Ol' Bitties Blonde Ale, and my boyfriend got their Friday Beer & Shot special of This Little Piggy Went to [Mark]et with a 16 oz Dirty Little Pig IPA and a shot of Benchmark whiskey. My fault for having him get a whiskey shot on an empty stomach, though HAHA. He did like how smooth the whiskey was at least! We shared a 2-meat BBQ Lunch Combo Plate, and honestly, we should have gotten 3 meats because of how tender and delicious everything was! We got their Tri Tip and Sliced Brisket with their Garlic Mash and server recommended Sweet Potato Tots. Ahhh, everything was so good! Aside from the tender, flavorful meats, the two sides, especially the garlic mash, were sooooo good. We both loved everything! It was definitely a great choice coming during lunch as we were quite full after ordering one of their happy hour shareables of Chips & Queso (kind of pricey even for happy hour in my opinion for chips and cheese). Honestly wished we got their Chili Cheese Fries or their other fries which were the same price than just chips and dip LOL. But it was a good hold over food with us drinking a bit (at least for me). Shoutout to the only server who was working on a late Friday afternoon as she was doing her best to accommodate everyone + trying to clean up the previous tables. It was kind of sad seeing that the other workers didn't help bus the tables in my opinion. Overall, a great place to watch sports and have some good whiskey as this restaurant is known for their whiskey selections! The lunch BBQ exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely come back for another lunch special meal but probably with 3 meats this time!

    This is located in Santana Row. i placed in order online for a pick up and it was such an easy…read moreprocess too. i've never been here before, but have been dying to try it out. My sister wanted bbq for her birthday and so we opted for this place. i loved they way that it was decorated. it's like a bar and bbq served in one place. Since i've never been here before i was really surprised by their portion sizes. it was well worth the money spent and picking up was easy too. super nice guys who helped me. i was a bit confused on what kind of sauces they had. the person who helped me gave me a run down and explained their sauces. they also gave me some samples to try to take home as welll. by far i think id have to agree that their tin roof sauce is the best sauce my sister even wanted to know if she could just buy their bbq sauce. other then that we ordered roughly a good portion of bbq- pulled pork, cheddar cheese jalapeño sausage, burnt ends, brisket, chicken wings, and ribs. our sides were the cajun rice, green beans, cole slaw and corn succatash. would probably love to come back for their lunch special one of these days.

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    Best hostess ever, thank you Kowana for making us feel so welcomed
    Best hostess ever, thank you Kowana for making us feel so welcomed
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    Smoking Pig BBQ

    Smoking Pig BBQ

    3.9
    (3.5k reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    10/10 experience at Smokin Pig BBQ! From the moment we walked in, our server Luke made the whole…read moreexperience amazing. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for us. The food was honestly incredible. It's hard to even pick favorites because literally everything was so good, but if I had to choose, the mac and cheese, cornbread, and ribs definitely stood out. The ribs were suuuuper juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm really picky about mac and cheese, but theirs was SO good -- creamy, flavorful, and with chunks of meat mixed in that made it even better. The cornbread was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. And the BBQ sauces?? So dang good that I ended up buying two bottles to take home with me. Overall such a great experience all around between the food and the service. Will definitely be coming back again!

    pretty disappointing father's day dinner. I ordered food for take out to treat my dad, as he…read moredoesn't go out to restaurants much anymore. he was pretty excited for it, but the whole meal was very meh. I ordered one of their meal packages, plus some extras on the things we needed more of. the meal package was supposed to include 2 types of bbq sauce plus ranch for the wings. they didn't give us any of the bbq sauces or the ranch. considering they charge $5 each for sides of sauces, that's $15 they shorted me. so we had dry chicken wings with nothing to dip them in... which means nobody wanted to eat them. there's another $25 I was out. we ended up having to use the bottled sauces that I bought as a gift... another $20 gone. pulled pork was fine. the brisket was pretty tough. my dad usually loves leftovers and didn't want to keep any of it... so that said a lot about the meal all by itself. the positives (?): cornbread was pretty good. wolf turds were good (though crazy expensive for what they are - only 2 come in an order for over $10). mac and cheese was good, though it has far less meat than it used to. all in all, not a positive experience. seems like they've really gone downhill. if you order to go, check your order carefully before you leave. they had everything ready when I got there and had tied the bags shut (double knotted), so it would have been hard to get them open. do yourself a favor tho and take the time to open each bag. it sucks to get all the way home and find key items were left out.

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    Premium Combo Platter: mixed brisket, spareribs, greens, and cornbread. Decent, but hoped for a little more smoke.
    Premium Combo Platter: mixed brisket, spareribs, greens, and cornbread. Decent, but hoped for a little more smoke.
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    Discovery Fusion BBQ

    Discovery Fusion BBQ

    3.7
    (288 reviews)
    10.4 mi
    $$$

    Great place to come with friends to drink and eat good food!…read more Yes, its a bit pricier than normal skewer places, but i love the ambiance and vibe in here! super cyber-punky and sometimes they have live singers here! You cant really find a skewer place with this type of vibe, def a spot i like to take my out of town friends to for a good time I love getting the fried tofu skins, this is my favorite skewer to get. I actually prefer the regular skewers than the mini skewers just because the mini is so small you have to really bite into the metal stick (which can stab your mouth if your not careful, especially if you end up drinking too much) razor clams are bomb here! Yes they add hella chillies in here so you have to pick it out, but its hard to find places with a razor clam dish that is super tasty and flavorful The alcoholic drinks here are super unique and interesting, my method is to go for the cutest branding, and just order it, and suprisingly it ends up working in my favor LOL my favorite part, is the seasoning they use on all the skewers! that classic chinese taste :D

    Been to Discovery Fusion so many times for late night bites, it never disappoints! I've noticed…read morethat depending on the day, the later you come, the louder it gets as they have live karaoke here. This place has such fun decorations and I love all the neon lights here as it's very well lit up inside. My top 3 favorite skewers are the beef, enoki, and a-choy. They're all coated with the same seasonings here so it's easy to get tired of so I always order a few of the grilled vermicelli oysters which are so tasty, and I love all the garlic it comes with! Some other good skewers are the chicken skin, pork belly, and corn. Love the drinks here too, most recently noticed they added an alcoholic blind box to the menu and it was so exciting to try 12 different mystery shots. Even though I did not enjoy half of the drinks, this is probably the most fun drinking concept I've seen at a restaurant and I'd absolutely order it again. The ambiance, customer service, and food are always all great - I'll never say no to dinner a Discovery!

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    Discovery Fusion BBQ
    Cucumber with garlic sauce, white rice, octopus skewers, taiwan sausage, mini beef skewer, bbq pork steak, eggplant, fish tofu, steam bun
    Cucumber with garlic sauce, white rice, octopus skewers, taiwan sausage, mini beef skewer, bbq pork steak, eggplant, fish tofu, steam bun
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    Henry's World Famous Hi-Life

    Henry's World Famous Hi-Life

    3.8
    (2k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$$

    First time to Henry's World Famous Hi-Life restaurant. We arrived as soon as they opened, so we…read morewere greeted immediately. There is a large menu board, where they take your order, before seating you. Since we were their second customer, we got seated quickly. The staff were friendly, and professional. The aroma wafting from the kitchen, makes you feel hungrier, then you thought you were. Our waiter was great. He brought us bread, was attentive, and talkative. Our food came out hot, and it was delicious. We'd would come back.

    Not the place you can go to every day unless you're filthy rich in the Bay Area. I do go here for…read morespecial occasions like if a friend is visiting out of town. The whole waiting in line was a hard concept for me to abide by. I think it was when I went when it was opening and they forgot to put the ticket numbers out. I usually have someone who frequents there get us a table. There's no host to get a table. Some concept written on the pillar. It is very expensive but it is a steakhouse. I would get the ribeye and it's cooked to perfection. Sometimes I get the ribs but I like ribeye steak. The side dishes are good and appetizers are delicious. I really love the baked potato and salad. Oh my goodness, salad were fresh. I love my baked garlic bread with the tomato sauce. They gave a back yard which is great for an amazing Californian weather. The kids love the tomato sauce with the bread so that's a hit with the picky eaters in our group. I would go here if your group likes meat or from out of town.

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    Combo Chicken and Baby Back Ribs
    Combo Chicken and Baby Back Ribs
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    yakiniQ SJ

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$

    Favorite kbbq spot around!…read more But always a long wait, plan accordingly or else waitlist is full! Worth it though :)

    The service was excellent. we called in for a reservation and were seated immediately. Meats came…read moreout in a flash and the meats were tender. Loved the japchae as it had flavor unlike other ACE shops where the japchae was flavorless. The side dishes were good. Liked the mashed potato salad, the bean curd strips. The cabbage salad could would have been better with more dressing. Also had the steamed egg which was just ok and the tofu stew with a really large shrimp in it and two big pieces of tofu. It was a bit spicy but overall, the spiciness was ok. Stew also had other seafood tidbits in it which is a surprise as other ACES only offer bits of meat. Stew is a must item. The waiters were fast in delivering meats, clearing empty dishes, clearing empty tables and setting them up for new occupants. I must say this is the first ACE that I have seen the servers were very motivated. However, what they probably forgot was to change our grilling tray but it was ok as we did not sear it black. Biggest surprise was the dessert of a scoop of strawberry ice cream with a. piece of fried banana. Never had any ACE given me dessert! The place was busy but the wait did not seem to be long even without reservations. Overall, this is a must return ACE!

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    The soda and beer drinks refrigerator
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    The Barbeque Pit

    The Barbeque Pit

    4.2
    (357 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Brisket, Tri tip, ribs and links are all amazing by themselves but the sandwiches are next level!…read more My fav is the Tri tip. I usually pass on the sides but not here. The Mac and cheese ,fries, beans, potato salad, cornbread and garlic bread are all a hit. They have two big screens at the bar. Serving beer and wine with indoor and outdoor seating. If you like BBQ you won't be disappointed

    This is my second time here for dinner and there is plenty of parking here. The line was not long…read moreand moved pretty quickly. The beers they have on tap are posted on the wall. They also carry cans as well that are not listed and you can just grab it from the fridge and pay at the register. There is a good amount of seating inside and there are a few tables outside as well. I ordered my stout and i let it sit as the foam settled and realized that the pour did not fill up the glass. I let the staff know and they fixed the issue by topping off my drink. The staff are very friendly and understanding. During my first visit, we ordered the ribs and brisket as well as a tri tip salad. The brisket was very tender and juicy. I usually avoid ordering briskets since most BBQ places in San Jose that I've been to have made them very dry. There was only one piece that wasn't juicy which I expected since it had no fat on it. It was still tender and not dried out. The ribs were also good. It was tender and didn't stick to the bone as much but it wasn't as tender where it just slides off the bone. The seasoning on the ribs was neutral and the BBQ Pit have their own special bbq sauce (regular and spicy) which goes well with the meat. My wife ordered the tri tip salad and she enjoyed it. I stole some of her greens to balance the meat and beer and the veggies were fresh. The salad came with cornbread but I didn't try it. On my second visit, I decided to get the tri tip woith a side of baked potato and coleslaw. The baked potato was $3 extra. The tri tip had really good flavor and texture. It ripped apart easily when pulling. The coleslaw was ok. I might get the mac and cheese or beans next time. My wife ate the baked potato and ate most of it. I tried a little bit where it was just the potato and it was not overcooked and not too undercooked. It was easy to scoop with the fork without too much effort. If you are in the area and craving for BBQ, I highly recommend trying this place. The portion is not as big as BBQ joints in Texas or KC but they are on par with the ones around San Jose. The pricing is decent and like I mentioned, is also on par to San Jose pricing. If you have a big group, there are plenty of tables to accommodate folks. The location is close to the highway so that's a plus. The staff is very helpful and will give you a good recommendation if you are debating on what to order.

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    Counter (barbecue sauce pump is to the right, there are two kinds, regular and spicy).
    Counter (barbecue sauce pump is to the right, there are two kinds, regular and spicy).
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    Mac & Cheese (Mac & Cheese thief extra)
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