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Yankee Pier

378 Santana Row, Ste 1100, San Jose, CA 95128-2041
408-244-1244
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Ranked #56 of 949 restaurants in San Jose
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Outdoor seating, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Olsen
Description: Yankee Pier, a bustling and vibrant seafood house, offers chef Steve Wallin's ocean-fresh seafood from coast to coast. Live Maine lobsters, fresh-shucked oysters, an array of grilled fresh fish, and beer-battered full belly clams are some of the offerings, along with local produce, house-made desserts, a selection of all-American wines and a full bar.
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Washington state
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The neon sign of the Red Lobster, caught our eye as we strolled down Santana Row. Upon looking at the menu, one could find a whole lobster or a lobster roll, plus mussels, clams, rockfish and salmon! The lobster roll was almost as good as the ones I've had in Maine, although the bread that held the succulent crustacean, was... More

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Wine Country California
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Had fish and chips. They were excellent. Good size portions. Good service. Price was a little high but given the location that's to be expected. I would definitely eat there again. More

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Folsom, CA
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

This restaurant boasts "seafood watch" (Monterey Bay) rated fish which was an immediate draw for us. I had a group of 11 for a late lunch, including several from New England & New York and a commercial fisherman from Oregon. The food was outstanding, each person enjoyed their dishes which included the crab salad, cioppino, fish and chips, fish tacos... More

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San Jose,CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

I did not have very high expectations of this restaurant because of the so-so reviews that I read. However, I wanted to try it for myself. I was pleasantly surprised. The things that stood out for me most were the location and the service. It is in the middle of everything and everyone, which is great. Santana Row is very... More

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San Jose, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

A very nice business dinner. Atmosphere is not loud so you can carry on a normal conversation. Good selection of fresh seafood dishes ... excellent food! Enjoyed a nice 22 oz. beer from Maine, and shared a bottle (1/2 off special!) of a Napa Cabernet. Great for kids too, the colleague brought his wife and young daughter, and the 3... More

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Dallas, Texas
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011

The location is by far the best part about the restaurant. It is located very conveniently in the stylish outside shopping center of Santanna Row. The drinks were well-made and we shared some oysters for an appetizer. They were quite good and moderately priced. The entrees were decent but lacked anything that would really set them apart from most franchise... More

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Fremont, CA
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130 reviews 130 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2010

We were looking forward to amazing seafood dishes, and unfortunately were disappointed. Although the clam chowder was good, the pear/persimmon salad was lacking in zing, and topped strangely with fried sweet potatoes. The lobster roll was disappointing - the lobster was tough, and the portion was skimpy. The chioppino came with a sauce that was suspiciously like Campbell's tomato soup,... More

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San Jose, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2010

My husband and I live near Santana Row where this restaurant is located, and we eat out alot! We love most of the SR Restaurants, but by far this is always our LAST choice. We love the chowder, tuna melts and many of the salads and fish, but EVERY time we eat here it is like pulling teeth to get... More

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San Francisco
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2009

including that California rarity, fried clams with 'bellies'. Perfectly cooked halibut, yummy mussels. Service is well-informed, attentive, and friendly. Plus, they were having a half-price sale on their entire wine list. Bradley Ogden always does it right... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2008

Love their crab & egg salad. Yummy! More

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