The Grill on the Alley Restaurant Review
The Fairmont San Jose
172 S. Market St. (San Fernando St.) 
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San Jose, CA 95113
408-294-2244 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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The Grill on the Alley Restaurant is one of our 2012
| Top 10 San Jose American Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Parking lot
- Casual dressy
Wine
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| While its name says “on the alley,” this chain is often not on an alley at all but rather sometimes in hotels, sometimes in entertainment complexes. The look, like the food, is retro but stylish. Dark-stained wood and lots of leather give it masculine touches. The comfortable bar, showcasing vintage photos of San Jose, has become a magnet for downtown business people. Fried calamari, steamed littleneck clams, and huge salads are part of the starting lineup. Homey specials include chicken potpie and meat loaf. Some old-time dishes, like calf's liver and onions, are also here, along with traditional prime rib, lamb chops, and a New York strip. There are also a few seafood dishes along with pastas and chicken dishes and a vegetable platter. The portions, especially the steaks, are enormous. The desserts have a made-somewhere-else taste and look. |
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