The Grill on the Alley Menu – San Jose, CA

Type : Steak house

Location : San Jose, CA

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 wine, guests dine at their own pace. The menu features a mix of classic dishes, such as lobster bisque and chicken pot pie, complemented by an array of contemporary offerings, including blackened ahi tacos and a crab cake BLT.

The Grill On The Alley is also known for its menu of classic and innovative martinis, curated wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Happy hour is offered daily from 3pm-6pm Sun-Thurs and from 3pm-5pm on Fri-Sat.

Premium chops star in crisp surroundings at this steakhouse chain branch in the Fairmont Hotel. Based on 537 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

The Grill on the Alley 95113

Address:
172 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 294-2244

Website:

Hours

Friday 12–10 PM
Saturday 2–10 PM
Sunday 2–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
12–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM

Menu

2023 NEW Dinner Menu
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
soft poached and chilled prawns, gochujang cocktail sauce, classic mignonette
$25.00
West Coast Oysters
(6) classic mignonette
$24.00
Chilled Seafood Platter *Market Price
shrimp, clamari salad, jumbo lump crab, halved lobster
Hand-Minced Steak Tartare
mustard, cornichon, chili, quail egg, sourdough
$27.00
Tuna Tartare
aji amarillo, jicama, cucumber, focaccia crisp & herb salad
$24.00
Crab & Lobster Cake
saffron aioli, herb oil, lemon vinaigrette, fennel salad, apple, popcorn shoots
$27.00
Calamari Steak Katsu
panko, furikake seasoning, tonkatsu sauce
$21.00
Grilled Octopus
fava puree, fennel and onion relish
$26.00
Snake River Farm Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
fenugreek crust, arugula, parmesan, lemon oil
$21.00
Scallops
sauce vierge, cauliflower & truffle puree, toasted panko crumbs, samphire
$24.00
Chicory Salad
grapefruit, beets, goat cheese, sour cherry vinaigrette
$21.00
Baby Gems Caesar
preserved lemon caesar vinaigrette, balsamic gel, salted anchovies, quail egg, parmesan ciabatta crisp
$14.00
Heirloom Tomatoes
cherry tomato vinaigrette, burrata and olives
$21.00
Watermelon Gazpacho $14.00
CEP Mushroom Soup $15.00
Deconstructed French Onion Soup $13.00
Lobster & Scampi Bisque $18.00
Tenderloin Filet Mignon
Dry Aged Rib-Eye 14oz $95.00
Dry Aged Bone-In New York Strip 16oz $85.00
Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail $95.00
Prime Boneless Rib-Eye 16oz $74.00
Prime New York Strip 16oz $64.00
Prime Flat Iron 8oz $39.00
Prime Long Bone Tomahawk 32oz
Carved and served tableside.
$190.00
Seafood Pomodoro Pasta
jumbo lump crab, jumbo shrimp, dayboat scallop, basil, tomato sauce
$58.00
Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli
julienne mirepoix, peas, sprouts, lobster nage
$44.00
Organic Half Roast Chicken
smoked achiote and lemon orange marinated chicken, herb salad
$35.00
Braised Wagyu Short Rib
roasted bone marrow, creamy parsnip and fava puree, baby carrot, cherry tomato, red wine reduction
$52.00
Superior Farms Lamb Chops
Heirloom fingerling potatoes, creme fraiche, tri-colored carrots, port wine reduction
$75.00
Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon
roasted rainbow cauliflower, lemon beurre blanc sauce
$44.00
Nordic Halibut
fresh Norwegian produced sushi grade halibut, macadamia crust, pearl couscous, spinach, pineapple chutney, coconut broth, chili essence
$52.00
Red Wine Au Jus $4.50
Bone Marrow Butter $4.50
Bolt BBQ Sauce $4.50
Classic Bearnaise Sauce $6.50
Green Peppercorn Sauce $5.50
Porcini Mushrooms Butter Sauce $6.50
Lobster Tail
Exotic Mushrooms Mix $12.00
Crispy Duck Fat Potato Fries, Black Garlic Salt $12.00
Sweet Potato Truffle Cheese Fries, Cajun Salt $12.00
Potatoes Gratin $16.00
Truffle Mash Potatoes, Chives, Parmesan Crust $12.00
Miso Grilled Asparagus & Pine Nuts, Manchego $13.00
Creamed Spinach, Truffle Mornay $11.00
Lobster, Macaroni & Cheese $25.00
Roasted Brussels Sprout & Broccolini $13.00
Roasted Graffiti Cauliflower, Frantoia(R) Olive Oil $12.00
Grand Souffle
Grand Marnier creme anglaise *Only available for dinner, please allow 25 minutes preparation time
$24.00
Blood Orange Bread Pudding
champagne infused blood orange syrup, caramel halo, whipped cream
$15.00
Calvados Perfume Apple Cobbler Tart
salted caramel ice cream, caramel sauce, apple chip
$17.00
Vanilla Creme Brulee
fresh raspberry, whipped cream
$14.00
Chocolate Lava Cake
pistachio ice cream, fruit compote
$16.00
Brulee Lemon Cheesecake
berry compote
$14.00
Sorbet Trio
strawberry, peach champagne, lemon
$14.00
Dolce, 2006, Semillion & Sauvignon Blanc
Inniskillin, Ice Wine, 2006, Vidal Gold
Inniskillin, Ice Wine, 2004, Cabernet Franc
Trentadue, Chocolate Amore, Merlot
Foncesa, Siroco, Extra Dry $12.00
Graham’s Six Grapes $10.00
Sandeman’s Founders Reserve $9.00
Fonseca, 2008 $11.00
Dow’s, 1991 $31.00
Graham’s, 20 Yr $22.00
Graham’s, 40 Yr $45.00
Mexican Coffee With Kahlua And Tequila $10.00
Keoke Coffee With Kahlua And Brandy $10.00
Baileys Irish Cream Coffee $10.00
Frangelico Cappuccino $11.00
Amaretto Disaronno Cappuccino $11.00
Tuaca Cappuccino $11.00
Espresso
Cafe Au Lait $4.75
Cappuccino $5.00
Cafe Latte $5.25
Macchiato $5.00
2023 Lunch Menu
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
soft poached and chilled prawns, gochujang cocktail sauce, classic mignonette
$25.00
West Coast Oysters
(6) classic mignonette
$24.00
Hand-Minced Steak Tartare
mustard, cornichon, chili, quail egg, sourdough
$27.00
Tuna Tartare
aji amarillo, jicama, cucumber, focaccia crisp & herb salad
$24.00
Crab & Lobster Cake
saffron aioli, herb oil, lemon vinaigrette, fennel salad, apple, popcorn shoots
$27.00
Calamari Steak Katsu
panko, furikake seasoning, tonkatsu sauce
$21.00
Grilled Octopus
fava puree, fennel and onion relish
$26.00
Snake River Farm Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
fenugreek crust, arugula, parmesan, lemon oil
$21.00
Scallops
sauce vierge, cauliflower & truffle puree, toasted panko crumbs, samphire
$24.00
Chicory Salad
grapefruit, beets, goat cheese, sour cherry vinaigrette
$21.00
Baby Gems Caesar
preserved lemon caesar vinaigrette, balsamic gel, salted anchovies, quail egg, parmesan ciabatta crisp
$14.00
Heirloom Tomatoes
cherry tomato vinaigrette, burrata and olives
$21.00
Steak Salad
flat iron, romaine, mix greens, baby heirloom tomatoes, bleu cheese, ranch dressing, onion nest
$37.00
Watermelon Gazpacho $14.00
CEP Mushroom Soup $15.00
Deconstructed French Onion Soup $13.00
Lobster & Scampi Bisque $18.00
Tenderloin Filet Mignon
Dry Aged Bone-In New York Strip 16oz $85.00
Prime New York Strip 12oz $51.00
Prime Ribeye 12oz $55.00
Prime Flat Iron 8oz $39.00
Creekstone Chophouse Burger
truffle aioli, arugula, tomato, balsamic onions, havarti, chipotle fries
$29.00
Seafood Pomodoro Pasta
jumbo lump crab, jumbo shrimp, dayboat scallop, basil, tomato sauce
$58.00
Organic Half Roast Chicken
smoked achiote and lemon orange marinated chicken, herb salad
$35.00
Kampachi
haricot verts, herb mash, saffron lemon burr blanc, balsamic gel
$44.00
Ribeye Sandwich
ciabatta, sweet onion, horseradish aioli, whole grain mustard, havarti fries
$38.00
Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon
roasted rainbow cauliflower, lemon beurre blanc sauce
$44.00
Mary’s Chicken BLT
ciabatta roll, aioli, bacon, tomato, arugula, cheddar, sweet potato fries
$25.00
Ahi Tuna Sandwich
focaccia, wasabi aioli, bacon, romaine, pickled ginger, avocado, peanut slaw
$29.00
Exotic Mushrooms Mix $12.00
Crispy Duck Fat Potato Fries, Black Garlic Salt $12.00
Sweet Potato Truffle Cheese Fries, Cajun Salt $12.00
Potatoes Gratin $16.00
Truffle Mash Potatoes, Chives, Parmesan Crust $12.00
Miso Grilled Asparagus & Pine Nuts, Manchego $13.00
Creamed Spinach, Truffle Mornay $13.00
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese $25.00
Roasted Brussels Sprout & Broccolini $13.00
Roasted Graffiti Cauliflower, Frantoia(R) Olive Oil $12.00
2023 BAR MENU
Creekstone Chophouse Burger
truffle aioli, arugula, tomato, balsamic onions, havarti, chipotle fries
$29.00
Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Tempura
pickled papaya, coconut, lime sauce
$26.00
King Salmon Croquets
citrus saffron aioli
$24.00
Prime Flat Iron Pepper Steak
onion pepper, bacon topping, bourbon peppercorn sauce
$31.00
Calamari Steak Katsu
panko, furikake seasoning, tonkatsu sauce
$21.00
Salmon Crudo
smoked trout caviar, yuzu vinaigrette, fresno chili
$33.00
Cheese Fondue
apple chips, onion ring, focaccia toast
$25.00
Chicken Liver Mousse & Truffle
fig jam, marcona-almonds, french baguette
$26.00
Crispy Panko Oyster
tonkatsu sauce
$25.00
Azul Espresso Martini
Clase Azul reposado, fresh pulled espresso, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee liqueur
$45.00
The Highland Park – Smoked Tableside
Highland Park 12yr, Calvados, Brandy & Benedictine, bitters served over ice with apple chip
$28.00
Blood And Sand
Highland Park 12yr, Heering Cherry Liquer, Carpano antica, blood orange juice served over ice
$20.00
Berries Bramble
Hendricks Gin, Chambord, fresh lemon juice, black and blue berries served with crushed ice
$20.00
Bubble Bubbles
Grey Goose Le Poire, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, Champagne served in a champagne glass
$20.00
Matcha Cloud
Bombay Sapphire, Matcha, honey, mint, fresh lime juice served over ice with shiso leave
$20.00
Blood Orange Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, blood orange ice cube served in a wine glass over ice
$20.00
Affogato-Tini
Espresso bean ice cream, Zaya Grand Reserve Rum, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee liqueur, Heering Cherry Liqueur served martini style
$20.00
Smoky Paloma
Del Maguey Mezcal, fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave served tall over ice with a tajin rim
$20.00
Passion Cosmo
Grey Goose L’Orange, cranberry juice, passionfruit served up with raspberries
$18.00
The Grill Old Fashioned
Bulleit Bourbon, Licor 43, bitters served over ice with an orange zest
$18.00
Vesper
Bombay Sapphire, Tito’s Vodka, Lillet Blanc served up with a twist
$18.00
Strawberry-Guava Refresher
fresh strawberry, pink guava, Essenza tangerine & wild strawberry served tall over ice
$12.00
Pineapple-Orgeat
pineapple, orange, orgeat, basil, lime served tall over ice
$12.00
Pom Pom
pomegranate, pineapple, agave, lemon, cucumber served tall over ice
$12.00
Kantaloupe
cranberry, pineapple, agave, lemon served tall over ice
$12.00
2023 Kid’s Menu
CREEKSTONE Filet Mignon
served with side item & drink
$32.00
Cheeseburger
served with side item & drink
$17.00
Macaroni & Cheese
served with side item & drink
$12.00
Grilled Chicken
served with side item & drink
$12.00
Pan Seared Salmon
served with side item & drink
$23.00
Pasta With Marinara
served with side item & drink
$12.00
Cheese Flatbread
served with side item & drink
$13.00
Hot Fudge Sundae $7.00
Reception Menu
Garlic Cheese Toast $4.00
Grilled Vegetable Skewers $4.00
Chicken Satay With Ginger Peanut Sauce $4.00
Bruschetta Withh Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil $4.00
Parmesan & Bread Crumb Stuffed Mushrooms $4.00
Spicy Crispy Chicken Strips With Bleu Cheese Dip $4.00
Marinated Filet Satay $6.00
Blackened Shrimp Skewers $6.00
Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $6.00
Rare Peppered Filet With Bleu Cheese Herb Crust Crostini $6.00
Ahi Tuna Poke Served On A Wonton Crisp $6.00
Assorted Cheeses $105.00
Charcuterie Board $145.00
Seasonal Vegetable Crudite $70.00
Burrata & Tomato Salad
With Lemon vinaigrette & Frisee
$115.00
Seafood Tower
Serves 6-8. Oysters, shrimp, lobster, king crab, mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$155.00
Catering Menu
Bagels And Cream Cheese
Lox And Bagel
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
Assorted Pastries
Sliced Tomatoes
Serves 8-10
$32.00
Breakfast Potatoes
Serves 8-10
$32.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Serves 8-10
$50.00
Good Start Breakfast
Granola, Yogurt, and Fresh Fruit
$55.00
Spanish Scramble
Bell Peppers, Olives, Onions, Tomato, Queso Fresco. Add Breakfast Potatoes or Sliced Tomatoes for an Additional Charge.
$60.00
Protein Scramble
Country Sausage, Bacon, and Spinach. Add Breakfast Potatoes or Sliced Tomatoes for an Additional Charge.
$70.00
Plain Scramble
Add Breakfast Potatoes or Sliced Tomatoes for an Additional Charge
$50.00
2023 Happy Hour Menu
Champagne $9.00
Prosecco $9.00
Chardonnay $9.00
Sauvignon Blanc $9.00
Pinot Noir $9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon $9.00
Chocolate Lava Cake
pistachio ice cream, whipped cream
$16.00
Brulee Lemon Cheesecake
berry compote
$15.00
Sorbet Trio
strawberry, peach champagne, lemon
$14.00
Blood Orange Bread Pudding
champagne infused blood orange syrup, caramel halo, whipped cream
$15.00
Cavados Perfume Apple Cobbler Tart
salted caramel ice cream, caramel sauce, apple chip
$17.00
Vanilla Creme Brulee
fresh raspberry, whipped cream
$14.00
Premium Dinner
Parmesan Truffle Fries $9.00
Brussels Sprouts
Thick-cut Bacon, Shaved Grana Padano, Bourbon Butter
$3.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Poached Lobster, Havarti, Mascarpone
$10.00
Premium Lunch
Creamed Spinach $3.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries $9.00
Brussels Sprouts
Thick-cut Bacon, Shaved Grana Padano, Bourbon Butter
$3.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Poached Lobster, Havarti, Mascarpone
$10.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Caleb Tolin
Gorgeous restaurant and bar. The food was solid, but not many options for vegetarians/vegans. Service was pretty rough at the bar. Forgot to put in my food, took 40 minutes to get something off the bar bites menu. Pretty good good but very pricy for lack luster service.

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Tasty Banana
The quality and taste of the steaks are no doubt excellent. Love the grilled asparagus.

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Yolanda Stubblefield
Although a little pricey, this was another great pick. I chose Crab and Lobster Cake with saffron aioli, herb oil, lemon vinaigrette, fennel salad, apple, and popcorn shoots (starter as a meal), with a side of Roasted Brussels Sprout & Broccolini.

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Terrill Shelly
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louis Moran
I normally do not visit San Jose but I had the opportunity to be there this weekend. After looking for different options we decided to visit The grill, we did not do much of a research but we were happy to find this place. The service was great, everyone since we got there had a positive energy and a welcoming smile. The place was clean. The service was on point, the food for to us fast. And they kept checking on us while we were eating. Great place to stop by for sure. Like a said, I normally do not visit San Jose so I am not in touch with pricing but I have be honest and this is a nice place and price comes a long of how nice it is, not a bad thing but you should be aware of that. The menu had a lot more sea food than I anticipated but for some that could be a good thing. Besides that I would love to stop by and have another meal in this place. Thank you and I will see you around!

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Steve K
Recently was in town on a business trip. From what I understand the location is wholly based on foot traffic from local events (comedy etc). I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment on a Monday afternoon. Great ambience, good food. Met two very knowledgable and passionate gentlemen who made the experience one that I would call a true 5 star experience.

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Adam Bentley
Food: 8.5/ 10

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Laura Potter
Went for happy hour. Service was slow, however, (in their defense) they only had one server on and he was also tending bar. He had about 5 tables and made all the drinks. The happy hour prices were reasonable and cocktails were good. The calamari and oysters were also delicious!

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Brandon Knitter
4.75 stars Nice place. Good cocktails, bartender was willing to try something new and look up a recipe and give it a shot, turned out great. Would have given 5 stars for slightly more professional service, a little too casual…maybe that’s the ambiance (we normally go to The Sea). Need to step up their beer game, more craft beers…plenty of local choices. We will be back.

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Robbie Berry
We were visiting SanJose for a summer event Jazz festival in the area.

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