The Grill on the Alley

Inspired by the great grills of the 1930s and ‘40s found on the boulevards and avenues of cities like New York and San Francisco, The Grill On The Alley is now the standard in San Jose. With oversized banquettes, dark rich woods, ambient lighting and a classic bar featuring top-shelf spirits and ...

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172 S Market St (at Paseo de San Antonio) San Jose , CA 95113 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dinner

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happy hour good service steak brownies good for dates scenic views filet mignon outdoor seating desserts fried spinach brownie sundae Grand Marnier fudge brownies people watching trendy bar dinner bacon appetizers pricey
Aaron Maestri

Always show up on a Thurs./Friday (TGIF SJ Style!!) by no later than 4PM in order to snag a great table - indoors until May - and then outdoor on their patio from June through Fall!! Killer views ...

Kim Dao

I love the HH here, it's a great people watching place in the summer, and in the winter, the martinis cannot be beat. If you are being served, by Jessie - then you're all set!

Rabbi Lobel

28oz ribeye is worth the money if you have a big appetite. One of the best steakhouses in the area. Brownie sundae dessert is also awesome.

ǝʌǝʇs  ʞɐıuzoʍ

Best steak house in San Jose.

Paul Guth

Filet mignon was great, lobster was great, service was great. Make reservations !

Ian O'Neill

A bit expensive , but a fun place to meet friends and have appetizers . Good service .

Johnny Angleson

Sit in the bar , order the Kobe burger and the Mac n cheese . Delicious!

Nikos Maounis

Pricey but portions are huge! Nice cocktails too!

Abbey LaChance

The bar is great service, ever when they get backed up, the manager will jump behind the bar .

Marshall Jones

The best place to be during happy hour . Try the Blue Cheese Fries with bacon and Kobe Sliders !

Sherry Handel

The fudge brownie with caramel dessert is fantastic!

Lance

I was looking forward to a steak , but the dinner menu closes at ten. Instead, I had a most excellent burger

Rcdc Only

Calamari is weird. A no go. The burgers are awesome and huge. I couldn't finish. Sashimi rocked.

Russell Van Tassell

The ABSOLUTE BEST garlic mashed potatoes I've had ANYWHERE.

Daryl Sampson

Try the seared ahi tuna . It comes with fried spinach and spicy pickled cucumbers that are amazing!

Matt McGee

Easily the best Mac & Cheese I've ever had.

Leslie Drish

Matt the bartender will take VERY good care of you during happy hour !!

Robert Tolar Haining

Pricey , but the steak was great

Diogo

Try the run runner drink if u like sweet drinks this is one of that kind delicious.

Lydia Klem

Their happy hour menu is off the hook! The $5 pot pie is where it's at...

Darrell March

Still the best place to be during happy hour . Try the Blue Cheese Fries and Kobe Sliders with a Stella.

Princess Susannah Greenwood

Happy hour appetizers are great but you can run up a bill! Outdoor seating is good people viewing !

Danna Crawford

The mushroom , beef barley soup is amazing! !

Justin Blanton

Always a good meal, but overpriced. Also, plan to spend a long time here.

Jay Castellano

That Grand Marnier souffle is pretty darn delicious!

Bill Boston

The happy hour food deals are great. The mac and cheese is outstanding.

Luis Santiago

A very nice to dine

Ricardo Carvalho

Kansas City steak is incredible

Jacqueline O.

Ask for Matt if you want a great martini !

Omri

Try the Lobster Bisque

Omri

Try the Filet Mignon

Doris

Delicious Kobe burger !

Louis Meadows

Sweet bar menu

Michelle Radlowski

Delicious fish tacos !

Andrea Garcia

New York Steak !!!

Mok Oh

The bartenders tend to favor attending to women.

The Grill on the Alley

Stop by for a fine dining experience like no other.

MsDrefromtheBay

The servers are the best!!! Love those girls!!

Kim Dao

Jessie is the best!

Brandon Wadley

Happy hour till 8pm!

John Nunes

Best martinis in San Jose!

Horace Lo

The petite filet minon was pretty good, but it's tiny for the price ($36).

Issac Mangold

The blue cheese burger and onion rings are quite good.

Gordon Uhlig

Matt the bartender rocks.

AustinPixels

They make a hell of a Makers Manhattan

MsDrefromtheBay

Patron margarita !!

Paco Morales

El bone in NY strip es una belleza! Además muy buena y amable atención. ????????????????

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