Birk's

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Address:
3955 Freedom Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Neighborhood:
Santa Clara

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Birk's Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.birksrestaurant.com
Email: info@birksrestaurant.com
Phone: (408) 980-6400
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:15am to 2:30pm Happy Hour: Monday - Friday: 4pm to 6pm, Saturday: 5pm to 7pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5pm to 9:30pm Sunday: 5pm to 9pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse, Steak
Executive Chef: Maurice Dissels
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: CLASSIC AMERICANA MENU Friday-Sunday Dinner 3 course menus change weekly. Inquire for details HAPPY HOUR 4pm to 6pm, Monday—Friday and Saturday 5pm to 7pm Whet your appetite with a Birk's Big Martini, Specialty Cocktail or Beer. Ask a server about our discounted drink specials

Getting there

Cross Street: Mission College
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Ample Parking behind the restaurant

A word from Birk's

Birk's proudly offers hardwood grilled steaks, chops and seafood and has served Silicon Valley diners continuously since 1989. Birk's concept is based on the traditional city grill with a contemporary twist that remains one of the most popular dining destinations for lunch and dinner in the area.… In addition to the menu of hardwood grilled steaks, chops, fresh fish and seafood, Birk's culinary team creates daily lunch and dinner menu additions. The lively bar is stocked with a complete array of beverages including an award winning wine list, select beers on tap, single malt scotches and full espresso bar. The attentive yet unobtrusive service professionals combined with an elegant facility and consistently executed cuisine make Birk's the ideal location for your next business or casual lunch or dinner, private dining or special occasion event. At your service, Birk's Continued

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Diner Reviews

"While the decibel level can be challenging at times, everything else is terrific. Service is excellent and the menu is loaded with a wide assortment of very savory selections. Birk/s consistently delivers on flavor and quality, and has become one of my "go to" spots for business lunch meetings. If you have an important client or prospective client out for lunch, Birk's is a solid 4.0 venue (actually, I give it a 4.5)."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"burgers rock, service is perfect, what more could you want?!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Food is good but nothing really stands out. Seems to be a business meal destination. Bar gets crowded early during the week. Very noisy at night, so if you want to talk serious business regardless of group size, opt for a quieter restaurant."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Made same day reservations. Arrived early and was promptly seated. Service staff were very friendly and attentive. Had mixed grill. Portions were a little small, but did not leave hungry. I misread wine list and was a little surprised at the bill. That was only negative. Seared duck was excellent, as was the desert with the champagne sorbet."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This was our first visit to Birks. We dine out about once a week. Considering the prices I would say that Birks is O.K. but not one of our favorites"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"I visit this place 2 - 3 times a year, and almost always order the Prime Bone In Rib Chop. I really enjoy a great piece of red meat occasionally, and this is clearly one of the best, period. The service is always top notch, and both the beer and wine lists are very good. This time I had the Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. An excellent beer. My only reason for giving them 5 stars was the seating - my son and I were seated at the last table nearest the restrooms. Not a horrible thing, but would rather have been in the middle of the place. Great job Birk's, please don't change anything with that Prime Bone In Rib Chop !!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"the food was just okay but expensive for what you get, as for the service average...."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"The food was very tasty and the service was excellent."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Dinner here recently with co-workers and a former colleague. A reunion of sorts. All of us have been travelling to SV for business for years, and Birk's has always been a dependable choice for business lunch and dinner. This visit proved no different. Was a very busy night but we were noticed and seated right away. Calamari was a bit overcooked but still inside the window. My rib eye had good flavor and was nearly perfectly cooked but was a bit on the tough side. It was not listed as prime or aged, so I guess that is a bit hard to complain about. Those that ordered filet's in our party raved about them. Only real detraction of the night was a very noisy large party seated next to us. Difficult to even have a conversation."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Loved that our server remembered us from previous visits. Food was exceptional as always. Birks became "our place" on our second date. This is our "go to" for special occasions and " date night"."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great food and wine selection. Also the service was very good, no complains we had a great Valentine's dinner."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Birk's is a great steak place in the South Bay. We thoroughly enjoying our dining experience. The two types of oysters were excellent. The crab cakes were tasty, but a little small. The chopped salad with added spinach was good. And my bone-in ribeye was very good. Was it the best steak around? I think Fleming's or Alexander's or Ruth's Chris might be a little better. But Birk's was delicious! The creme brule was good, but nothing we haven't seen before at other restaurants. Overall, Birk's is a great dining experience where you will have a great, enjoyable meal!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"I understand that a credit card must be given on busy lunch dates like valentine's Day, but to arrive on time and then be told it's 10 minutes because they're still seating the 11:45 rush didn't seem fair. If we arrive on time and they're late, my guess would be to seat the people who have the courtesy to show up on time as appropriate."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband took me here and I have to say great service makes all the difference. Thank you. and the price was worth every bit of it. Great food. Thanks!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband and I rarely go out without the kids. So I scheduled a nice night out on valentines day over a month prior. We were seated immediately which was nice. Even though it took over ten minutes to get our drinks we were still optimistic. Our server was very nice, our food however was definitely not worth the money we spent on it. I rarely eat steak but when I do I will spend the extra money for a good one. This one was not good. The sides were also no where near as good as they should have been. The service was good and the drinks. I most likely will not be going here again."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Valentines Day 2014 was celebrated at Birk's. The menu was excellent, and the food was very good! Wait staff was very attentive and service excellent! Steaks were prepared perfectly! Atmosphere was very nice and the sound level was very quiet by most restaurant standards. Having a conversation was very easy, no raised voices were necessary and that to me was very appreciated! The overall experience was excellent and I certainly would dine there again and recommend it to my friends.Two thumbs up!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Birks was very energetic.Lots going on during dinner. Food was Fabulous and service was on point"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We were seated at a thin section of the restaurant, within reach of other diners. Bread was warm. Wine list had a CA focus with most glasses from Sonoma and Napa. Shrimp appetizer swam in oil, but well flavored. The shrimp was a little overdone, but satisfying. Cesar salad was chilled and had good flavor. We elected for no anchovies. The sea bass entree was also slightly overdone but the seasoning and other played items paired well. The 36-hr short rib was falling off the bone and very tender. We had the chocolate cake which was just rich enough to be satisfying. Full coffee options led to a cappuccino and a port to finish off the meal. Strengths in the beef and meat offerings. Would not try the sea bass again. Good experience overall."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We came here for Valentine's Day. My wife and I both had steaks, which were cooked perfectly. We especially liked the $1oyster specials on Fridays. They had a stand alone oyster bar. We would Definetly come back again on Fridays."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"My usual steakhouse is Alexander's, but I couldn't get a reservation so I decided to go to Birk's. Hadn't been in several years. The wife and I show up, and the place was very loud and the lights were way too bright. We felt like we were being interrogated. When speaking to one another, we had to practically yell. Her filet was overcooked (she returned it, and they brought another one that was fine), but my prime rib was very good. The truffle fries were so-so. Basically, regular french fries with some items placed on top of them. Our sashimi appetizer was ok and our salad was quite good. Our waiter did a very good job. Noise level I understand, but why are the lights so bright? They also brought our food out way too fast."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"A semi-formal ambience which seems to be frequented by many business men and women."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Way too loud for a business lunch unless you are ok screaming at your company. Food is great. The service is so so."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"The food was decent--had the sole special for lunch. But the waiter smelled like cigarettes and we were seated in the backroom. It felt like going to the kids table at Thanksgiving. Initially we were the only ones, but then it filled up completely and was so noisy we had to leave. I suggest they take a table or two out of the back room to keep the noise down and tell the wait staff to either quit smoking wash appropriately so that they don't reek of it."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"It's located in a business / office area and looks to be the sole life spot after dust. Nevertheless it is well crowded by people, the largest majority hanging out after work time and to continue business conversation. I would recommend it for business meetings with partners/customer or among colleagues."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"I was disappointed in the food and service. I had the Filet medium rare, but charred so I couldn't eat the bottom half inch of meat and. We got the seafood sampler which was the best part, but even then I got a mouthful of shell flakes inside one of the oysters. Service was aweful. Our waitress was friendly, but it took forever to get drinks we were served food before we had drinks on the table - not even water. Our dinner order wasn't taken until our seafood platter was on the table, so we couldn't have the menus during the order. 2 people ordered the pre-fixe surf and turf and one didn't even touch the fish because it looked like the fish had been pre-cooked and had been sitting around. Desserts were good. Expensive for a mediocre meal."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Birk's staff goes out of their way to make lunch with your prospect or client a positive experience. Great food and service. Fantastic presentation. Good place to close a few deals. Their executive chef cares enough to walk thru the restaurant for a quick meet and greet. Very impressive."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Good food, good service, fresh food. For business is good location to meet."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Upscale yet not over the top. Food, wine, and serivce work to a nice evening."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"Rib-Eyes is great and Filet mignon is good. :) And also they provide a piece of cake for my friend who was birthday."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"This was the first time I had been to Birks. My husband knew about it because his office is near by and he had been there for lunch. The food was excellent. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I had group of 10. Server worked up appetizer combo and was very supportive of all our requests"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"This time was the noisiest it has every been, even after we requested to be seated in the quietest part of the restaurant, which placed us far into the bowels of the establishment. This really took away from the otherwise good food and good service - when you can barely hear the waiter, let alone be able to talk to each other at the table My guess is that this aspect will only get worse once new stadium patrons start coming to restaurants in the area"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Sorry but my experience was not great. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great. The restaurant is packed to the gills and super super noisy ( you have to raise your voice to be heard by the person across the table from you ). We specifically requested that the server space more time between the appetizer and our dinner - and dinner came out before our appetizer was finished on our plates. The food was no better than what we serve in our home. And overall, we felt extremely rushed ... I will not go back unless I am just going to sit at the bar."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"This was my first time dining at Birk's and I was not disappointed. I was in a party of 7 for a business dinner and the accommodations for my large party was just perfect. Everyone enjoyed the entree that they ordered. I had the rib-eyed with mash potatoes and vegetables. The meat was very tender and flavorable. I would highly recommend Birk's for anyone who enjoys a place with a great ambiance and delicious food."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Fantastic~ We always have great food and super waiters!!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Loud, overpriced, with prissy wait staff who are secretly hating your presence. Skip it - everything about it is horrid."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Went her with some friends from out of town and had a most excellent time. Everything was great. I had a filet medium rare and it was a perfect cook. We got the desert sampler and that was just about right for us after the delicious main course."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"We've been eating at Birks for over 15 years. The menu hasn't changed much, of course the prices have. This is a nice place to get a steak or some seafood. Excellent beer selection and they have a good variety of spirits. Much of the wait staff has been there for as long as we've been going, so they must like working there. Portion sizes are very good so watch out with the appetizers, etc. I was a little put off by the fact that they placed a family with a squirming toddler next to us. It wasn't a huge issue but my wife and I had anticipated a quiet dinner. Not a huge deal, I just wish parents could be a little respectful of the fact we were not at a Denny's."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Group of 4 who all flew in to the South Bay from different parts of the west coast, and had a full day of internal and customer meetings. Birk's turned out to be a great place to unwind, and the food was very nice."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Restaurant got extremely noisy, and on a Tuesday night! Burk's sounded more like a busy diner than a fine upscale steak house. Having been to Alexander's, Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and Forbe's Mill, all were WAY more quiet than this place. If you plan on taking your mom/dad or loved one to a place where you can hear yourself talk, go elsewhere; as you will be fighting the noise levels around you. That being said, I might come back to Birk's with friends from work, but never again with the parents. I spent over $200, and although I will remember their great food, I will also remember the bad acoustics. I was a bit disappointed, being that I noted "quiet area" when filling out my online reservation, only to be seated close to the bar."
Dined on 1/14/2014

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