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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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  • Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
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Diner Reviews
  • "Overall very good food, great wine list and whisky list. Very friendly, and fast service."
    Dined on 4/14/2014
  • "We had reservation, but they make you wait until your whole party is there. Then, when they sit you right next to the kitchen, when there's a booth open right next to you, next to a window (that's open the whole time you are there), says a lot about their focus on Customer Service. Then, the special was under-cooked. Not sure I will even try this place again... This was all a Monday lunch experience..."
    Dined on 4/14/2014
  • "The hostess (she was very nice) escorted us to a table for 2 right beside the service bar. When I requested a different table, we were offered another table in a narrow corridor. I declined and we decided to sit at a high top in the bar. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very good and very accommodating to my wife's numerous allergies. I did notice that the better tables remained empty during our dinner. My wife's Sea Bass was over cooked and more like swordfish. The experience could have been so much better. Not a bad experience due to the excellent service, but there are better options for the price."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Excellent food and service. We enjoyed their 25th anniversary wine selection ($25/bottle). Good wine at a great price."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "My wife and I had our first visit to Birks and we had a wonderful dinner with great food and excellent service. We will definitely go back again soon. I had the peppered rib eye steak with Garlic Mash potatoes and my wife had the prime rib. prices were what we expected from a higher caliber restaurant, so no surprise. Everything was great!"
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "My wife and I had dinner at Birk's mid-week - probably wasn't the best idea due to the several large business groups. They were having great fun and enjoying themselves. Speak well of the establishment but not a good romantic dinner. Weekends are likely to be better. Great food, great service, just very loud."
    Dined on 3/31/2014
  • "The prime rib was too fat and it tasted a little like corn beef. The cream spinach and the mash potatoes were very good but the crab cakes were not very good at all. The dessert that came with the meal was very small and since it was my birthday, I was disappointed. Allen Baughman"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "Waited for 40 minutes for entrees. My wife's food was dlivered cold. Asked to reheat and then waited for 15 minutes for the food to be reheated."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "I have been to Birks many times over the years. The last three visits has been perfect. The New England clam showder soup is creamy with good taste. The Filet Mignon (10 Oz.) you could kill for and to end the great dinner, have the Creme Brulee for $5!"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "In Birk's you get the best flavored Ribeye of Silicon Valley. In addition they have excellent seafood available."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We were placed in an area where the noise was extreme. Never again. Next time I will ask for a table in a more quiet area. Food always good. Wine list good."
    Dined on 4/3/2014
  • "We had a business group of 8 dining. Birks sat us in a quieter area of the restaurant as requested. The food and service were fantastic!"
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "I met some clients for lunch. The surrounding area was dead, but 15 minutes after we were sat the place was packed. Good food, good service. Felt a little like they needed us to leave to make room for the next group, but that is understandable"
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "Grilled Chicken over coucous was yummy and great for a cold rainy night! Cooked perfectly. Lime curry sauce was light and flavorful. Might not be enough for a big hungry man, so add side dish perhaps. Service was great too. Large table nearby got quite loud after a bit of imbibing, but other than that everything was great."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "My husband and I don't come to Birk's very often, although we both agree we should. We wanted to try the 25th Celebration 3-course Prefix Menu. My husband ordered the Prime Rib (nice taste of smoky bacon), I ordered the Skirt Steak (with spicy red sauce). Both dishes were excellent (with tender meat and well prepared veggies) and just the right size for three courses. We started with a flavorful Lamb and Vegetable Soup with a rich broth and tender lamb. We ended our meal with the mini-desserts of White Chocolate Cheesecake and Dark Espresso Fudge Cake -- both were yummy and so as mini was we were expecting. Excellent meal! Excellent experience!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "i have been visiting Birks for the past 7 years. It always delivers great food, great service in a very nice restaurant. The clam chowder is a must!"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "I was disappointed that you no longer have the French Dip sandwich. The Turkey club sandwich was wonderful. Great place and service is wonderful."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "I've been to Birk's several times and have had a wonderful experience with each visit; regardless to it being a romantic visit, or a group luncheon with co-workers. I would recommend Birk's to anyone, anytime!"
    Dined on 3/20/2014
  • "First time to go to Birk's for Fri Dinner. To celebrate Dad's birthday. Super quiet and not many guests and service was excellent as always. Food quality was not as good as I remebered from my business dinner last month."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "This is the first time I was not impressed. The seafood was fishy with an ocean smell and the clam chowder was bland. I will be back again ... Hopefully this was a one off day."
    Dined on 3/20/2014
  • "Made reservations for a 5 p.m. dinner so noise level was very low with most diners arriving from 6 p.m. onward. Waiter was very friendly and provided excellent service. Restaurant offers excellent wine and liquor selections. Entrees for five diners were not only delicious but very ample servings provided. Restaurant appears to offer outside dining and is situated among office business park setting which makes it an excellent choice for upscale business lunch as well. Easy and free parking adjacent to restaurant."
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "My filet mignon was so over cooked it was a sin. Dessert was passable. Wouldn't go back for $100 a person with 1.5 glasses of wine each, sharing dessert."
    Dined on 3/10/2014
  • "We love Birk's. They never disappoint when it comes to everything - service, food, wine list!! I had the scallops the other night which was decedent. My husband had the swordfish with mushroom risotto - the fish was cooked perfectly."
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "My lunch partner loved his meal and the service. Gets noisy for lunch"
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "one appetizer split, two mid-priced entree's, no drinks or beverage. portions meager. $86. too pricey."
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "love the food and the service but noise level is high. It makes it difficult to discuss business."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "I love eating at Birk's! I get the exact same thing every time. Salad, prime rib, mashed potatoes, spinach and creme brulee. A perfect meal!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Took 6 guys from work and had steaks. Great bar w/ a good selection of steak and seafood."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "We had last minute additions, switching people in and out. David worked with us, awsome patience and great service."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "I ordered the calamari and bone in rib eye cooked median rare. The calamari must have been sitting around as it wa not longer crispy and its temperature was lukewarm. Even though I ordered a median rare steak, the steak arrived median well and the server kept making excuses and behaved passive aggressively. In addition, this server was also not attentive. It was difficult to flag him down for service. I dine at Birks quite frequently. This was the worse experience I've had there."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "As everyone knows (or should know), Birk's is a traditional Silicon Valley lunch spot, and also offers good opportunities to meet over drinks/dinner as well. They have good food, good beers on tap and a decent wine list, and are centrally located to many companies. Not sure who owns them now that Birk passed away, but the restaurant/bar doesn't seem to have changed much over the years. One plus is the Oyster bar where you can have an afternoon snack and drink with a buddy. Have fun!"
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Even I booked through Opentable, they arranged the table closest to the door.. and steak was just so so... Only service was reasonable... I will not go there any more..."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "The food was outstanding as always. The only issue I had was the noise level. Eventhough I had reservation, the Hostess seated us at table right next to the bar area. It was very hard to hold a conversation with my party of three."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Thoroughly enjoyed Lunch. Service was great, Always there when we needed. This was a business lunch for two. Noise level was so great, we were shouting at each other from accross the table..."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "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
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Birk's offers two private dining rooms. One room accommodates up to 20 guests, the other will accommodate up to 35 guests. … Additionally, we offer a semi-private dining space for up to 30 guests. Please contact the restaurant for additional information. Continued
Great for events up to: 40
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