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    Yard House

    3.7 (4.7k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Khai T.

    First time here, and here's my experience: 1. Ambience (4/5): cool place, a little bit dark your us but it's okay. 2. Service (4/5): our server was very nice and friendly. Though it was a bit chaotic during rush hours but it was understandable. They also gave my friend a birthday dessert. 3. Food (4/5) - Wings here were really good, you guys must try. - We ordered a bowl of steak and garlic noodles with lobster-- both were okay, I wish they had been more flavorful:(. - Beer was also good, they served it by a big tall cup, which was really fun to enjoy. To sum up, service was really cool, welcoming and friendly. Food was okay, the main reason I'd come back definitely because of the service and the ambience.

    Harmanjeet K.

    Yard house at Santana Row is a prime location to celebrate any occasion with friends. It is not a date night spot because it's loud but the vibe is amazing. Happy hour was crazy and all the apps were AMAZING! The poke nachos, the saucy boneless wings, the chicken lettuce wraps, truffle mushroom pizza, the fried calamari and the brussel sprouts were all amazing! Textures were great and everything was super delicious! For the mains we ordered the steak noodles, spicy beef noodles, lobster noodles and crusted ahi yuna. Everything again was flavorful and so well made! My lobster noodles were creamy and delicious. I was missing some chili oil to balance the natural sweeteness of the lobster and the cream. My husband's Ahi tuna was great and my friends loved their beef entrees. Our server was the sweetest and just amazing! We requested a booth and got one! It's a huge restaurant so all types of seating is available. Their desserts are all very enjoyable and delicious. We had a great time here with friends and our mocktails were amazing as well. I'm craving for their lettuce chicken wraps. There's something about delicious food in a comfortable setting with awesome service that attracts me particularly if the food hits the spot. The ordering system was particularly enjoyable. The noise level is too high so it makes sense ordering on the tablet and the food arrives on your table. You have to call your server through the tablet for the check and the entire thing is seamless. Loved it! Will be back!

    Pepperoni pizza
    Maricarmen C.

    Have been here a few times and really enjoy going here. There can be long wait times, but I like that you can join the wait list online before arriving. Most recently, we tried their nachos and pepperoni pizza. I have also tried their turkey sandwich. The food is pretty good, the service is good too but can take a long time to get your food at times. I have also experienced difficulty getting out waiters attention at times. I really like the location, there is plenty to do and see. There are also nearby parking structures.

    Elizabeth N.

    The girls and I needed a drink and this spot definitely hit the spot. Their drinks were super delicious and super strong. Drinks and food came out very fast. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Lively atmosphere. Calamari and onion rings were super crunchy and flavorful. Wings were cooked just right with a good crunch and still juicy inside. Pizza was delicious and couldn't go wrong with poking nachos with super fresh tuna. Parking is a little bit tough they do have a parking structure to the side that's a little bit of a walk.

    Mojito
    Mirei K.

    I tried the jambalaya and it was the worst jambalaya I've had. The noodles lacked flavor and everything just tasted salty. I also got a mojito with my food but even with crushing my mint inside my cup, I barely tasted it. Nothing to speak on with the service since our server was fine. It was nice that they had some sports game playing everywhere so we had something fun to watch while we waited for our food.

    Menu
    Dianna W.

    We are here with friends to watch the World Cup between Mexican and England . Yard house is the perfect sport bars restaurant. They have good selection of beers all over the world , cocktails , spirits and wines . I enjoy their menus with bar foods like nachos , pizza , wings , sweet potato fries . They also have main dishes like lobster garlic noodles , whiskey glazed salmon , beet- battered fish & chips , tomato bisque soup , kale and romaine Caesar Caesar salad . Monday to Friday 3 pm to 6 pm is their happy hour . 1/2 off selected apps and pizzas . ( see photo for the items ) $2 off draft beer , wine , spirits & cocktails. They also have late night happy hour . Sunday - Wednesday 10 pm to close. This is a fun and exciting night !

    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
    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.

    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.

    Ligia L.

    Food is great as always we love the fish tacos and jambalaya and the nachos are delicious Ryan our server was amazing help us a lot wi the suggestion and he's very caring server thank you again Ryan you are the best

    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

    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.

    pepperoni pizza , Classic Sliders, Chicken Nachos, Crispy Traditional Wings

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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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    Next Level Veggie Grill

    Next Level Veggie Grill

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi•West San Jose
    •$$

    I've been coming to Santana Row ever since they opened and the same goes with Veggie Grill. I'm…read moresad because I no longer will be going here. The food and service were great, but the new automated parking system has made visiting Santana Row a total nightmare. Santana Row used to have plentiful, free, hassle-free parking; now, you run the risk of system glitches, like exit cameras failing to scan your car out and triggering erroneous billing warnings. The friction and hassle of dealing with property management's parking errors unfortunately means I won't be coming back. I hope the owners push Santana Row for customer parking validations to save their regulars from these automated headaches. It's a shame because I used to love coming here, but it's just too much of an expensive hassle. Food is already crazy expensive and then you add the total nightmare of dealing with their automated parking and then having to pay for it is just too much.

    The staff were great. There were only about 4 people in the restaurant while MANY were outside. I…read morehaven't been to a veggie grill since the one near me closed a few years ago. I figured the lack of patrons was due to Plant based stigma but I knew better after getting my food. About the dish I had: I had been wanting to try their vegan salmon (27$) for months and months and finally made it down! The vegan salmon tasted so salty it wasn't edible. The texture was just like Omni pork spam layers smashed together to form a three inch fillet. The portion of sides was about half a cup of corn and about a cup of cubed roasted potatoes. Also no where did it say there was onions in the description (which I'm allergic to) but it was on the food. Overall the environment seems nice but I can understand why it was so empty due to flavorless bland but salty food. There were also out of their smoothies which I had hoped to get. I got Mac and cheese for someone who loves it and it scratched that nostalgic itch for them but I found it so bland it was basically just buttery noodles. Their chocolate cake is always good though! All in all I think it's better to support other locally owned and operated plant based spots. This has become too corporate and lost me in the process. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to try this salmon like this instead of buying the jumbo restaurant portion. The texture is very off which may be due in part to the restaurant or the supplier but the taste is definitely on veggie grill.

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    Merit Vegan Restaurant - #30 BBQ Vermicelli - very good

    Merit Vegan Restaurant

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    •$$

    This is probably my coworker lunch buddy's and my new favorite lunch spot--we've been coming quite…read morea bit of late. The spring rolls and the golden rolls appetizers are top notch--it would not be hard to convince me that the spring rolls contain something addictive because I cannot seem to get enough of them! Coworker's favorite appetizer is the wonton poppers, which are also great! I've tried several things on the menu and while my coworker and I have some favorites (the lemongrass beef must be tried, and the green curry and curry noodle soup are both also fantastic), we haven't had anything so far that we haven't liked. I did bring my husband for a meal on the weekend and he wasn't a fan of the fried buns for the char siu bbq with lotus buns and thought the char siu was too sweet, but he enjoyed the spring rolls so hopefully he'll give it another chance later. Vietnamese iced coffee here is also good, but it's not one of the places that brings the little drip filter out to the table etc. in case you're looking for that (my coworker was hoping for it when we first came). The decor is fairly typical of a place run by the Supreme Master Ching Hai group, and the menu has the same vibe if not the same items (my sandwich-loving husband was dismayed by the lack of banh mi), which is a bit of a change from when I had been here previously almost a decade ago. I think it's a change for the better. The location is clean and the wait staff are friendly to the point of sometimes being suspiciously chipper, but it's actually pretty endearing. They also have a little mini market by the door where a few vegan dry goods and instant coffees can be purchased, although I haven't tried getting anything there yet since we're usually on our way back to work. Merit is part of my regular lunch rotation, so I expect to be back many times! Maybe someday I will have tried everything on the menu, even!

    I visited this restaurant for the second time in a few years. And it was really good! I ordered the…read morechow menu and beef and broccoli. The beef and broccoli had other vegetables, but was seasoned perfectly; when mixed with the chow menu it was superb! Service was fast. I will definitely return!

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Meso Modern Mediterranean

    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi•West San Jose
    •$$$

    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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    Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

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    Rusi Indian Cuisine

    Rusi Indian Cuisine

    4.2(69 reviews)
    3.2 mi•West San Jose
    •$$
    Vegan friendly
    Vegetarian friendly

    Food and service were good! Been there a couple of times and both times I was quite happy with the…read moremeals. It can get busy, depending on when you go, though I have never had to wait for a table, which is a plus. Tikka fish was delish, butter chicken, eggplant dish, nungu dessert, chili cauliflower. The restaurant is clean and prepped well for meals. Will definitely return- this maybe my new go to place!

    Updated review post the name change after several take out orders and one dine in experience…read more Rusi has deals through DoorDash and we ended up trying several dishes because of that. Though they have a lot of BOGO offers, the quantities are very less making the deal far less attractive than what it seems. Coming to the food itself, it's pretty average, the dum biryani had tandoori style red color chicken topped with flavored rice. Not dum biryani from any angle. The mild chicken curry we ordered for take out was literal fire and burnt through my tummy. We then saw a post for unlimited Thursday night chaat and made our way there inspite of being a weekday. After getting seated we were told they decided not to have it due to lack of sufficient patrons. Needless to say we were disappointed but ending up ordering a few dishes. We got chowmein, parotta and some chaat. All the items were good and well made. They also gave us a Bangalore style peas chaat on the house, it tasted exactly like the version my grandma makes. So this was a very decent meal. Overall lot of inconsistency and mixed experiences.

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    Rusi Indian Cuisine - Andhra chicken curry(comes with rice) and Aapam combo with chicken korma.

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    Andhra chicken curry(comes with rice) and Aapam combo with chicken korma.

    Oveja Negra - Signature Braised Beef Cheeks w/ mushroom puree, toma point reyes cheese | $30

    Oveja Negra

    3.7(289 reviews)
    0.1 mi•West San Jose
    •$$$

    I've been here a couple of times, and this time we tried a few different dishes…read more The papas bravas were super crispy and really good. We also tried the grilled cauliflower with hummus, and wow, that was delicious! Definitely one of my favorites this time. And of course, I had to get the braised beef cheeks again. I've ordered them before and they never disappoint. The meat is always so tender and flavorful. So, so good! We also got the meat paella with chicken, pork, and rabbit. The paella was decent. It was actually my first time trying rabbit, and honestly, I thought it tasted pretty similar to chicken. Service was quick and attentive, and the place is always really nice for a date night. I'll definitely be back... and yes, I'm probably ordering the beef cheeks again .

    I wanted to chose a place for breakfast with my children, grandson and my son's girlfriend, and we…read moreended up at Oveja Negra. The atmosphere is calm and very comfortable, making it a nice place to spend time with family or even have a business conversation. We ordered four different dishes, and based on my personal experience, unfortunately, none of the dishes really impressed us. Maybe coming here for coffee or a drink would be a better choice, but I wouldn't recommend it for breakfast or brunch. Of course, I will come back and give their dinner menu a try. Customer service was kind and very helpful and that is why I will try again for dinner.

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    Oveja Negra - Marmitako: Seared Yellowfin Tuna w/ spicy tomato sauce, potato coquette | $32

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