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St. John's Bar & Grill

4.0 (2.7k reviews)
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Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Tri-tip sandwich
Simon J.

St. John's Bar & Grill is a great casual spot, especially if you can make it there for Tri-Tip Tuesday. Their charcoal-grilled tri-tip sandwich is definitely the star of the show. Pair it with a basket of their fresh-cut fries and be prepared for a serious food coma! Beyond the tri-tip, I'd also recommend any of their Philly cheesesteaks, especially the mushroom cheesesteak. The atmosphere is very casual with an almost dive-bar type of vibe, which is part of the charm. They also have self-service sodas with free refills. It's a great place to go with a group, and there's patio seating if you'd rather eat outside. One tip: if you're going on a Tuesday, try to get there before noon. I've seen the lunch line stretch out the door during peak hours. Definitely worth checking out, especially for Tri-Tip Tuesday!

Michelle V.

Came for a farewell lunch with 20 co-workers. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. As the company was paying for it, we went 1 by 1 ro place our orders. I was a bit skeptical about A. the orders coming out right B. how fast the food would come out. Everything was fast and everyone got what they ordered! I was amazed! Definitely a great lunch spot!

Grilled chicken with a side salad because oh who am I kidding I also got the blue cheese fries
Alex W.

This place is awesome. The score is just for the food, since I don't drink alcohol. The ambiance is classic dive bar and super fun. On to the food: This place has great burgers and chicken sandwiches, but if you've ever wandered by you can smell them grilling chickens. They're delicious overall, but a little inconsistent - sometimes it's a little too salty, other times the skin isn't rendered enough in a spot, or the meat is slightly dry in a spot. I'm making it sound bad, but I order this like half the time I'm there because it's delicious enough the inconsistency is not worth skipping this for. If you are in a hurry to clog your arteries the French fries with blue cheese and bacon will satisfy your most primal cravings while simultaneously wiping a year off your lifespan in a single order. Might be worth it. It's an absolutely huge portion. Whole plate is probably 5000 calories. This place is a local gem and you shouldn't miss it. Just know what it is and have a fun time.

Beer Battered Onion Ring Basket, Sweet Potato Fries
Lam B.

The extensive beer menu and abundance of TV screens were definite positives, but the cleanliness and food quality left much to be desired. They were packed during the games, though the line moved fairly quickly. If ordering only beer, orders were placed directly at the bar. The beer selection was displayed on screens above the ordering counter, though there were additional ciders and sours available upon request. Food came out quickly as the grill was constantly being reloaded. After ordering, I was given a pager that buzzed once everything was ready. The pick up station was located near condiment counters lined with half opened bottles of hot sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise. I did appreciate the ketchup variety, which included original, chipotle, and curry options. *Dragonfruit, Passionfruit Sour: pleasantly acidic and fruit forward. This unfortunately came from a can rather than the tap. I was offered a chilled glass, which I accepted, though the can itself was not refrigerated so the final pour ended up disappointingly lukewarm. *Onion Rings: disappointing batter execution. They were already half soggy despite us eating them immediately. The coating lacked airiness and everything had a one dimensional chewiness. I also wished both the batter and onion carried more sweetness and developed flavor. *Sweet Potato Fries: suffered from the same sogginess as the onion rings. The portion was generous for $8, though these largely served as a vehicle for the various ketchup options rather than standing on their own. Oddly enough, the women's bathroom was far cleaner than the dining area itself. Our table appeared unwiped when we sat down, and the sauce station was noticeably greasy. I ended up avoiding most of the condiments because the bottles had a visible and tangible film coating them. Unfortunately, I felt somewhat ill after finishing the meal and definitely noticed the effects afterward. St. John's has a strong beer program and great game day atmosphere, but the cleanliness issues were difficult to overlook. The entire space could benefit from a much more thorough deep clean. On top of that, the underwhelming quality of the appetizers made it hard to justify returning when even the simplest menu items lacked proper execution.

Burgers and Chicken Sandwich
Jonny T.

My friend Kevin, recommended this spot, for us to go to lunch in the last day of school. Being a foodie, I love trying new spots, especially new burger joints! I got the double cheeseburger and we shared a basket of French fries, I tried the curry ketchup, and it was delicious! I'll definitely be back again!

Tim N.

This is an awesome place to watch sports! There are multiple screens showing many different games that are on. The food is wonderful! There are so many options from burgers to sandwiches to fries and more! I couldn't help myself, so I had to keep ordering

Jennifer

I came here for a friends graduation and we got try so many of their dishes! Honestly it was all porter good food bar food with generous portions so we were satisfied. The ambiance was cool because they have an out door seating The parking was relatively easy because they have a huge parking lot

Guaco Burger
Tiffany R.

They had different options to order from and for the burgers, you are able to order them with lettuce instead of a bun if you would like. I ordered the Guaco Burger and I did not know chips were included when ordering it, which was a nice surprise for me! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. My friend ordered the Cheesesteak and she said it had great flavor.

Ceiling stained glass.
Marianne St. G.

Glad I came, want to try more. It's a sports bar, which honestly doesn't appeal to me. But, we need local food and quick and a Gluten Free option and this fit the bill. First, I like the glass. There are stained glass windows at the front and in the ceiling that add beauty and character. It was order at the counter, seat yourself, and pickup your own food. This made it faster, which was appreciated. The chicken burgers feature thighs, not breasts, which means someone here has a brain. THANK YOU! They did had Gluten Free buns available, too. Thursday night, it was noisy but no judgement. Husband got mushroom burger, came with chips. Enjoyed. I got a bacon bbq chicken burger. Decent. Gluten Free buns tend to crumble and that's life. Came with chips. We also ordered a side of bacon and cheddar fries. I thought they were stale, sadly. Like they were made from old fries and then cheese added or created as held until ready. There is a large outdoor patio that looks dog friendly. I think we should try this place again.

Janet C.

Wow... just wow!!! My absolute FAVORITE Burger spot in the USA. I travel everywhere in the world and when I return home I am all about the St John's burger I get the classic with onion rings adder - NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!! Parking is a little limited... so plan accordingly :)

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Sheryl T.

We came here on a Monday night and ordered the Old Fashioned Cheeseburger, Pepper Steak Philly Cheesesteak Garlic fries. My favorite was the garlic fries. Old Fashioned Cheeseburger: We got it Med-well and the burger was okay. The bun was soft, but the bun was a lot larger than the burger patty. Pepper Steak Cheesesteak: this was a bit salty for me and was just okay. I would rather order the burger over the Philly. Garlic Fries: this was the redeeming factor for this place. The portion was good and there was a lot of fresh minced garlic on top and throughout the pile of fries. This place has a lot of TVs playing different sports games and there is a station for ketchup, curry ketchup, chipotle ketchup, honey mustard, and mustard. The sandwiches also come with a small bag of lays chips. This place used to have daily specials-- but these are no more. The price seemed a bit on the higher side. This place is good for hanging out to watch a game while eating and drinking if that is your thing.

Burger was quite rare
Alex V.

Came here for dinner and had a genuinely bad experience. It's a bar in a shopping center, so the parking isn't too bad and it has the usual bar / dim lighting. The booths are tight if you're bigger (I had to sit a table ). Service wise, you order, pay, and pick up when the food is ready, so neutral there. Food wise, I ordered the double cheeseburger and it looked great. Two big patties, super juicy, not too many toppings. However, it was salty. REALLY salty. After taste in your mouth salty. I took it back for a new one, and the new one was just as salty, but also quite rare in the middle, ruining the entire experience. There was also a fair amount of blood on the side of chips, which added another layer of ruin to the whole experience.

Hamburger was totally raw
Mike K.

I've been coming to St. John's for years. I lived nearby from 1998 to 2010 and used to eat there almost every week for their specials. I live in San Jose now, so I don't make it over as often, but I've always considered it one of my favorite places for a great burger. In fact, I was just telling a coworker this week how good their burgers were, which is what convinced me to stop in for lunch today. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. I ordered a burger, my wife had the chicken tenders, and we shared an order of cheese fries. The burger arrived completely undercooked. The pictures don't even do it justice--it wasn't just rare, it was raw. After a few bites I realized the meat wasn't even warm in the center. Since they use pre-formed patties, I'd think cooking them consistently would be one of the easier things to get right. By the time I realized how raw it was, I'd already eaten a few bites, and the meal was ruined. We ended up spending about $50 on a lunch that was essentially inedible. It was also 1:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and the restaurant was surprisingly empty. Maybe that's a sign that things have changed, but it's sad to see. As a longtime customer, this wasn't the experience I expected from a place I used to recommend without hesitation.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the flavorful burgers and sandwiches, generous portions, lively sports bar atmosphere, and extensive beer selection.

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Ask the Community - St. John's Bar & Grill

Are the burgers charcoal grilled,flame grilled or flat top cooked? Can you order medium rare burgers?

Um? Can't call in orders? Number goes to someone's cell phone.

408 7388515

Do they still offer their homemade chips?

Do you mean French fries or the small bags of Lay's potato chips?

Are all burgers still half off on Wednesday?

Kate, We aren't able to do any half price specials.… 

Any vegetarian option at all?

You can sub any of the burger options with a garden burger patty. They also do great zucchini fries and have regular, garlic, and sweet potato fries. They have some fun sauces like their chipotle Mayo and curry ketchup to dress everything up too.… 

Steak kebabs on Friday come back yet?

Joe, Yes we are doing most of the lunch specials now.… 

Did they stop their Daily Specials?

Yes. Due to pandemics and lack of businesses.

Do they have impossible burger?

No they don't have the impossible burger.

Do you have any gluten free options?

Yes, Udi's gluten-free buns or lettuce wrap is available as well.

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