The Grill On The Alley

Uniqueness: Japanese twist on some of the dishes here!Wait Time: [x][x][x][ ][ ]Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x]Service: [x][x][x][x][x]Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][x]Recommendation? Although wait time was not good due to 20 people ordering steak at the same time, service was impeccable and quality was top notch. Can't go wrong with a filet mignon here and aim to have your meat slightly less cooked than expected to get your meat quality what you expect.Excellent service here at this beautiful restaurant in Downtown San Jose. I've seen this place so many times but have never gotten a chance to try it until today. Interior was fancy and service here is perfection as they are always on point to make sure your meal is perfect. We went here for a work outing with 20 people all ordering steaks at the same time. Wait was terrible to be honest at 1 hour for it to come out but what do you expect when 20 people simultaneously order steaks at lunch. Once the food did come out though, the food was impeccable and I thought it was a great filet mignon. Drinks were also good too and I know for a formal place to go to in San Jose, I'll consider having The Grill as one of my go-to options from here on out.

Service was great. We were looking for a place to have a late late lunch on Friday . We wanted to take my parents and my aunt that came from Mexico to have some fine dining as a new tradition. This was the only place that opens at 4pm. We didn't know what to expect. We were hungry. We didn't care for price . They sat us down and took care of us promptly. Service was fast taking our order and getting us settled. We didn't know what to get. My dad got the chicken . Mom got lamb my aunt did too. Husband got short ribs and I wanted something soupy and ended up getting a lentil soup. My kids got tenders and hamburger from kids menu. Husband got a side of lobster Mac n cheese, broccolini and mashed potatoes to share. Oh and a martini. Prices seamed high but let me tell you , the food was amazingly delicious. Very flavorful and tasty. From the sides to main course to the kiddos meals. Nothing we ate or shared disappointed. I tried my aunts lamb chops and it was amazing. I tried my husbands food and it didn't disappoint. I tried everything down to the kids fries and wow beat darn fries ! Plus the waiter was attentive and spoke Spanish . The ambiance was great with dimmed lights . We sat by the window better lighting too. Asked for the recipe for spiced carrot and lentil soup . The server was kind enough to ask the chef. But no luck hahah understandable haha that lentil soup was a must and being pregnant I want more of it! I don't understand the ratings other people gave . We thought it was worth it for the pretty penny we paid . Worth it !

Had a business lunch here, and let me just say--whoever revamped this menu deserves a medal. The options are fresh, exciting, and downright drool-worthy.Now, let's talk about the steak sando. Oh. My. Goodness. It's not just a sandwich; it's a life event. Perfectly cooked steak, melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a sauce that was basically whispering, "You're welcome" with every bite. Honestly, it's so good I might start scheduling fake business lunches just for an excuse to eat it again.The service? Impeccable. Friendly without being pushy, and everything ran like clockwork. These folks know how to keep a business lunch smooth and stress-free.If you're downtown and even slightly hungry, do yourself a favor and hit this place up. Just prepare to have your steak sandwich standards permanently ruined.

Since I was staying at the Signia by Hilton San Jose for a little stay-cation I decided to go downstairs & treat myself to a fancy dinner & glad!For the appetizer I ordered their Clam Chowder, entree; Wagyu Bavette 8 oz. (medium rare), glazed carrots, Miso Grilled Asparagus, & Exotic Mushrooms Mix, & for dessert the Chocolate Bomb. The clam chowder was full of flavor & if there was a larger size - I would have bought it! The steak was excellent & had leftover later on for a midnight stack. which I love! The glazed carrots were a hard pass & would have just had them with butter & seasonings instead, the asparagus & exotic mushrooms were my absolute favorite, mouth watering good with the steak. To top it all off the setup for the chocolate bomb was a sight to see taking place & the dessert was excellent with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The restaurant is massive with class & elegance along with their customer service - have & beyond, including the chef making my oder to their recommendations. Table for one $207 & worth every hard earned penny. I will be back when I am staying at the hotel.

Do you want to visit a restaurant and feel like you're in a 5 start resort with great food and drinks? Say no more because this place has your back! The food is delicious and flavorful! Service was exceptional and felt nice to have someone check up on you to refill refreshments. There is also plenty of parking and you have a nice view once you exit since there is Christmas In The Park!

After a long drive from Southern California, I was looking forward to a nice steak. So I ordered a Filet Mignon medium and split pea soup. The filet came out well done and looked and tasted like a brisket. The piece they served me was very fatty. I thought Filet Mignon was supposed to be a lean piece of meat that melts in your mouth. It's possible they gave me a wrong piece of beef. However the bill said it was a filet. Needless to say it was terrible. The split pea soup was like warm and the peas weren't cooked enough. $90 later and I left very disappointed. Not sure I'd try this again.

Service is soooo.... slowwww.... Ambiance is busier but also noisier Shrimp cocktail is pretty good, parker house rolls are awesome, lobster tail was so overcooked it required steak knife to cut, first filet was black and moo (rare) which was replaced by medium rare that was okay but huge amount of a salt was a distraction, and the crab fried rice "with no garlic" had so much garlic that your mouth burned. Had to ask repeatedly for update on appetizers, food, etc. and server messed up Bernaise sauce for steak and was largely absent. I ended up only eating the appetizers. Manager blamed them having 4 larger parties yet restaurant was 80% empty... not my problem since they could/should have planned for it. Manager comped whole meal and it still wasn't a good value. Only giving the two stars because Hector who wasn't our server was very helpful.Time to stop by McDonald's.

I came here a few times before. Always been great. But today, Thanksgiving Day, reserved for lunch. Ordered the Wagyu Bavette, which was good, however the other food we ordered was not. My dad ordered the Thanksgiving special with has turkey, stuffing, cranberry, cornbread. He said the only thing good was the cranberry. Turkey was dry. My daughter got the 6oz fillet mignon but it was way undercooked, so we sent it back, then it came back still undercooked, so they made us a new one but we were all finished with our food when her food came. Good thing our waiter said that they will take care of the steak and the dessert. Ambiance was always classy. Not noisy, it wasn't packed.

This is in the center of downtown San Jose. Parking was annoying, didn't realize there was a parking lot across from the restaurant. Anywho, they were super accommodating and waited on us even though we stayed past their normal business hours. Food was 4/5, dessert was okay. They ran out a few popular things, which makes sense since we ordered it at 10 pm. The Waiters were very accommodating to our last guests. They were super and explained what they recommended. I appreciate that as this was a work dinner. Thank you for staying past 9 pm for us to finish up eating around 10:30pm.

This place is perfect for date night, the ambiance of the black room is dim while the front part is more casual. We ordered 2 fillets, 8oz & 12oz medium. Perfectly cooked, I would've gotten the medium rare but completely slipped my mind. Nice crispy top, and seasoned lightly. I got a side of normal mashed potatoes , and my friend got fries. Cant go wrong with that. Drinks: we tried most of the menu! I tried matcha clouds, lavender bees knees, and passion fruit cosmo. Matcha clouds barely tasted like matcha but mainly yuzu, presentation for the matcha was outstanding. Lavender bees knees was average nothing I care about much. But the passion fruit cosmo is my ultimate favorite 10/10. My friend got an old fashion and he said he likes it. Would I come back? Yes, service was great, super attentive and always happy smiles.