Smoke Eaters

If you're a fan of sports bars with a focus on chicken wings and American cuisine, then Smoke Eaters is the place for you. Located at 5018 Almaden Expy in San Jose, CA, Smoke Eaters offers a variety of amenities such as delivery, takeout, reservations, and plenty of vegetarian options. The restaurant is known for its casual and trendy atmosphere, making it a great spot for groups, kids, lunch, and dinner.

One of the standout features of Smoke Eaters is its diverse menu, offering dishes like tri-tip sandwiches, braised beef grilled cheese, garlic fries, tater tots, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, and more. The chicken tenders are a popular choice, known for being crispy and served piping hot. The restaurant also boasts a fantastic beer selection, including ciders on tap, and offers happy hour specials on finger foods and drinks.

For those looking for a fun and lively dining experience, Smoke Eaters has you covered with outdoor seating, a full bar, and plenty of TVs throughout the restaurant. While the interior can get noisy at times, the vibrant atmosphere is part of the appeal for many customers.

Overall, Smoke Eaters is a great spot for enjoying delicious food, a wide selection of drinks, and a lively ambiance. Whether you're looking to indulge in wings and beer with friends or enjoy a tasty meal with the family, Smoke Eaters has something for everyone. So, if you're in the mood for a casual dining experience with a sports bar vibe, be sure to check out Smoke Eaters in San Jose.

Smoke Eaters Menu

Location

Address: 5018 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA 95118
Phone: (408) 267-1430

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant main entrance
    Yes
  • steps or stairs
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Loud
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Monday, Friday, Saturday
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Jennifer F.

    02 September 2024

    Firsr time eating here. Was concerned with ratings but we really enjoyed our food choices. Ordered tri tip sandwich with garlic fries, amazing!! Soft roll and not over big bread. BF ordered braised beef grilled cheese minus the arugula. It was great. Got tater tots. Really enjoyed our food, great service. Only downside, were out of a few beers on tap but was OK. Great place, clean and lots of Tvs.

  • Author: John D.

    25 August 2024

    Pig in a Smoke One of two locations for this local franchise that began in 1995 and saw a rise in fame after their Hellfire Challenge™ (ten minutes to eat a dozen wings with no liquids and a five minute afterburn) was featured on Man vs Food (S1:E15). We used to go to their DTSJ location for our fantasy football draft parties, but after it closed three years ago, we decided to stick with tradition and come to this Almaden Valley location. The Good: *Service is pretty good overall, as I've yet to have a bad interaction. *Fast-casual order and pay at the counter but they bring the food out to you. *I usually stick with the chicken tenders and they're usually very crispy and come out piping hot. I recommend getting the sauce on side to prevent the crisp coating from getting soggy. *Absolutely fantastic beer list that includes some ciders on-tap, as well. *Outdoor dog-friendly seating *Happy Hour M-F 3-6 p.m. 20%-off finger foods; $1 off drafts; $2off wine; and some $8 app specials. *Tons--and I mean TONS--of TVs around. Even if you're outside, don't worry they got you covered. Not a bad seat in the house. The Meh: *Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls off a recommendation by another fantasy player and it was just OK, but my biggest gripe is the egg roll wrapper tasted like uncooked flour. =Z The Ugly: *The interior can get VERY NOISY!! SO IF THERE'S SOMEONE YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK TO, THEN BRING THEM HERE! *Their "Fiery Garlic" sauce gave me some of the most rank farts ever. "Holy-fucking-shit what died in my asshole?!" kinda farts, ja feel? Conclusion: Superb beer selection, tasty bar bites, and a great atmosphere keeps us coming back here.

  • Author: Erica M.

    28 May 2024

    As I drove past this area the red restaurant sign grabbed my attention. I was already picking up my dinner from another spot but decided I'd grab an appetizer from here to give this place a try. After looking through their pics I spotted they offer Ribeye Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. I love a good Philly and a good egg roll so the combination sounded fire. After the first bite I was sold! They have great seasoning and just the right amount of ribeye to cheese ratio. They also came with 2 dipping sauces. I will definitely be back to try the wings and get the egg rolls again.

  • Author: Gabe Y.

    04 May 2024

    Overall, decent! My work went here for an event and we got a lot of drinks. I was surprised that they made an espresso martini for me. Their "Nashville hot" chicken wasn't that hot as I only got it in habanero spicy. I wouldn't consider this a great Nashville sandwich as it didn't have enough oil or heavy spice on it that made the sandwich pop. However their pickles and slaw were very nice! All the appetizers we got were nice and hot. I'd say the service was very nice and the outdoor patio very clean. Wouldn't come regularly but for a work event, would be great!

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