They serve fake scallops here so please do yourself a favor and never order it! Their plates and silverware aren’t clean and it just wasn’t a good dining experience overall. I tried to give this place a second chance since my friend wanted to try it but it was still very subpar. Also, please keep in mind to tip your server in their hand. I have heard from an employee there that there are some servers that do not get the tip.
Russell Toris
A must visit place for fresh seafood, great laid back atmosphere, and friendly staff. A hidden gem.
Contactless drop off via Grubhub. Orders were in and confirmed but didn't get it in time. Had to wait another 10+ because they didn't see the order.Other than that, food was decent
holychit88 88hvac
Like fresh oyster....yummy love this place.Quick dozen with a pint and I'm as happy as a clam.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomahawk Steak for Our Anniversary, Dozen Oysters Kushi and Cheasapeake
Angelica H.
The Kumamoto oysters were really fresh & tasty. I also liked the mixed fries. The coconut snails were a bit spicy but still tasty. I would come back to try other menu items!
Eric S.
Service is really nice here, oysters are good, but the online menus aren't accurate anymore and other food items were a disappointment. We've been here twice, once for oysters which were 9/10! However, review is more reflective of our recent visit. P.S. they no longer serve lobster sandwiches, which is what we went there for. We got there 20 minutes before happy hour but fyi for others, only items ordered after happy hour starts are eligible for HH pricing. Sweet potato fries (usually my favorite side but 3/10 here): I usually love sweet potato fries but they were dry, with the oil seemingly burnt onto them. Taste-wise were probably the most disgusting version I've had. Just the burnt-tasting oil alone was enough to make me stop eating. Seafood Plate (forgetting the name, something like "Little T's seafood plate"? 6/10): The garlic bread was a nice touch, but on the dry side. I think the clam, mussel and shrimp were just overly seasoned. Overall it wasn't the greatest food experience but the staff were kind and attentive.
Anh T.
I went during happy hour to try the food since I've never been there. I was quickly greeted and was able to choose my table. I was offered drink choices before ordering and was given time to look at the digital menu. I ordered, and food arrived quickly. My server was really nice and attentive. I was pretty happy with the service. Music was playing, and maybe 1/3 of the restaurant was filled by the end of happy hour. Ambiance was very much a seafood bar, blue walls, some booths, and steel top tables with fresh seafood options in tanks right as you walk in. The most important part was the food. I thought the food was good and came out warm still but struggled to finish my meal. Towards the end, I didn't enjoy it as much. I ordered the house prawns fried ( you get 4), calamari tubes (a basket), 1/2 shell mussels grilled( you get 4), and deep fried oysters (you get 4). There was this garlicky, cheesy topping with green onions on 2 out of the 4 dishes, which was tasty, but something was missing. My total was $39.98 plus tip, and it didn't fix my seafood craving. I'm willing to try other dishes there another day.
Jay P.
I really dig this spot. I think unless you know someone that's been here, you'd likely just brush the place off. My cousin has been here a few times with her family and they really like it. Anyway, came here on a Saturday afternoon before a SJ Giants game. I think they have everyday happy hour. We took advantage of the oyster shooters (a few times), calamari, oysters, shrimp cocktail, and some beers. The calamari was my favorite but the oysters were a close second. Afterwards we ordered the tomahawk steak and the fresh Dungeness crab prepared with their signature style accompanied with garlic noodles. The crab was F'ing amazing! If you've had chili crab or pepper crab before this will become your new favorite. The steak was cooked perfectly and very good. Honestly, we could've done without the steak but whatever. The service was solid and the young guy attending was great but you may have to occasionally call him over. Definitely recommend.
As a new face in San Jose, I had no idea this gem existed right off of Tully! The owner, Big T is full of hospitality, generosity, and phenomenal food! The happy hour menu is incredible, all the seafood is fresh, and prepared to your preference. The staff were all welcoming and attentive and the experience was 5 star from start to finish.If you’re a beer drinker make sure you ask Big T about his special ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen Oysters Kushi and Cheasapeake
Derek Dan
very bad. seafood come served not hot. the squid is almost cold. meat super dry after grilled. no flavor inside, it seems the sauce is totally unnecessary and useless. taste like nothing.it is the first time in my life I did not eat ordered lobster and left over.Unbeliveable it happens.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ray Hudson
Nice place , Happy hour has some ok deals the fried oysters aren't all that, next time I go back I'll try the regular oysters.Beer was cold and the waitress was attenantive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anthony C.
I have to say this is some of the best crab I've had in a long while. In-house sauce made from scratch.Every dish we ordered has great taste to it. You can tell there's a lot of love put into this.I was referred to come here for the lobster platter . I'm so glad I was able to stop in finally .Greetings from the beginning with customer service at its highest level from my experience Here. Overall, if I can get more than five stars, I would .I am going to recommend everyone to come here .Thank you so much Big T for a great experience.My family truly enjoyed it as well.
California Fishing and More
Big Ts is always a treat fresh seafood good beer. Servers are excellent and even the owner greets you. Will always come
So delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They serve fake scallops here so please do yourself a favor and never order it! Their plates and silverware aren’t clean and it just wasn’t a good dining experience overall. I tried to give this place a second chance since my friend wanted to try it but it was still very subpar. Also, please keep in mind to tip your server in their hand. I have heard from an employee there that there are some servers that do not get the tip.
A must visit place for fresh seafood, great laid back atmosphere, and friendly staff. A hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always enjoy eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Grilled Squid Ramen, Mixed Fries, Dozen Oysters Kushi and Cheasapeake, Garlic Bread
Contactless drop off via Grubhub. Orders were in and confirmed but didn't get it in time. Had to wait another 10+ because they didn't see the order.Other than that, food was decent
Like fresh oyster....yummy love this place.Quick dozen with a pint and I'm as happy as a clam.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomahawk Steak for Our Anniversary, Dozen Oysters Kushi and Cheasapeake
The Kumamoto oysters were really fresh & tasty. I also liked the mixed fries. The coconut snails were a bit spicy but still tasty. I would come back to try other menu items!
Service is really nice here, oysters are good, but the online menus aren't accurate anymore and other food items were a disappointment. We've been here twice, once for oysters which were 9/10! However, review is more reflective of our recent visit. P.S. they no longer serve lobster sandwiches, which is what we went there for. We got there 20 minutes before happy hour but fyi for others, only items ordered after happy hour starts are eligible for HH pricing. Sweet potato fries (usually my favorite side but 3/10 here): I usually love sweet potato fries but they were dry, with the oil seemingly burnt onto them. Taste-wise were probably the most disgusting version I've had. Just the burnt-tasting oil alone was enough to make me stop eating. Seafood Plate (forgetting the name, something like "Little T's seafood plate"? 6/10): The garlic bread was a nice touch, but on the dry side. I think the clam, mussel and shrimp were just overly seasoned. Overall it wasn't the greatest food experience but the staff were kind and attentive.
I went during happy hour to try the food since I've never been there. I was quickly greeted and was able to choose my table. I was offered drink choices before ordering and was given time to look at the digital menu. I ordered, and food arrived quickly. My server was really nice and attentive. I was pretty happy with the service. Music was playing, and maybe 1/3 of the restaurant was filled by the end of happy hour. Ambiance was very much a seafood bar, blue walls, some booths, and steel top tables with fresh seafood options in tanks right as you walk in. The most important part was the food. I thought the food was good and came out warm still but struggled to finish my meal. Towards the end, I didn't enjoy it as much. I ordered the house prawns fried ( you get 4), calamari tubes (a basket), 1/2 shell mussels grilled( you get 4), and deep fried oysters (you get 4). There was this garlicky, cheesy topping with green onions on 2 out of the 4 dishes, which was tasty, but something was missing. My total was $39.98 plus tip, and it didn't fix my seafood craving. I'm willing to try other dishes there another day.
I really dig this spot. I think unless you know someone that's been here, you'd likely just brush the place off. My cousin has been here a few times with her family and they really like it. Anyway, came here on a Saturday afternoon before a SJ Giants game. I think they have everyday happy hour. We took advantage of the oyster shooters (a few times), calamari, oysters, shrimp cocktail, and some beers. The calamari was my favorite but the oysters were a close second. Afterwards we ordered the tomahawk steak and the fresh Dungeness crab prepared with their signature style accompanied with garlic noodles. The crab was F'ing amazing! If you've had chili crab or pepper crab before this will become your new favorite. The steak was cooked perfectly and very good. Honestly, we could've done without the steak but whatever. The service was solid and the young guy attending was great but you may have to occasionally call him over. Definitely recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
As a new face in San Jose, I had no idea this gem existed right off of Tully! The owner, Big T is full of hospitality, generosity, and phenomenal food! The happy hour menu is incredible, all the seafood is fresh, and prepared to your preference. The staff were all welcoming and attentive and the experience was 5 star from start to finish.If you’re a beer drinker make sure you ask Big T about his special ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen Oysters Kushi and Cheasapeake
very bad. seafood come served not hot. the squid is almost cold. meat super dry after grilled. no flavor inside, it seems the sauce is totally unnecessary and useless. taste like nothing.it is the first time in my life I did not eat ordered lobster and left over.Unbeliveable it happens.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nice place , Happy hour has some ok deals the fried oysters aren't all that, next time I go back I'll try the regular oysters.Beer was cold and the waitress was attenantive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I have to say this is some of the best crab I've had in a long while. In-house sauce made from scratch.Every dish we ordered has great taste to it. You can tell there's a lot of love put into this.I was referred to come here for the lobster platter . I'm so glad I was able to stop in finally .Greetings from the beginning with customer service at its highest level from my experience Here. Overall, if I can get more than five stars, I would .I am going to recommend everyone to come here .Thank you so much Big T for a great experience.My family truly enjoyed it as well.
Big Ts is always a treat fresh seafood good beer. Servers are excellent and even the owner greets you. Will always come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5