User Rating: 45 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
- (408) 295-5414
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301 W Saint John St, San Jose, CA
95110
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Cross Streets: Between N Almaden Blvd and N Autumn St/W St John St
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| About: | For almost 40 years, Henry's World Famous Hi-Life steakhouse has been a San Jose legend. It occupies an old corner building behind the new San Jose Arena, and you can choose from a variety of huge steak dishes. The ribs are dynamite and so is the service. It is a fun place for the family, couples, or tourists interested in finding out what has been keeping this place packed for so many years. It is mere minutes away from the downtown area. |
| Hours: | Lunch Tues.-Fri., Dinner nightly |
| Categories: | Catering Services, Steak Houses, Barbecue Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Specialities: | Catering, Dine In, Large Groups Welcome, Open For Arena Events, To Go |
| Cuisine: | Barbecue, Steak & Barbecue, Steakhouse |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Bar, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | No Smoking |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $24.95 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 408 295 5431 |
Recent Reviews
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User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsWent to this Great Place on Sunday 19th around 5ish. From the outside I had some reservations about it being clean ect. Well, it is spotless and I go into the ladies room first at new places when we dine and then I tell my husband if we are staying or going. Well we stayed. !!! Super clean. !!
We were greated warmly by the host who took our order. I found that nice because I was not familiar with the format and he was very nice and pleasant and I ask plenty of questions.
We were seated quickly, and our salads and bread were on the table when we were seated. Nice ! Bread was great !! I had read someone who reviewed on this site had drippy bread but we did not have that experience it was perfect! Now, I knew I was going to have the Ribs because I love them and make them at home so I am ribcritical ! Also I saw how they make them on the Man versus food segment and I was crazy about how they make them. They were perfect, nice crisp to them and moist and meaty. Waitress was sooo nice and I love the insde what a cool palce reminds me of Northern Wisc. .. Very cool, and I have to say I am pickey about places. I will go back here very often. I like to dine like the elderly (early evening) and I am glad we went when we did cause it was getting clogged up when we left. But they have a great way of placing orders which I found very efficient.
I am really excited to have a place where I know they rock ribs. I need to try the other dishes, but Believe me you will not have Restraurant remorse here...Staff wise they surpassed some of the nicer places we go and I put high emphasis on Service with a Smile. Go here it is very reasonable and just a Super little place... A Gem.!!!!!
User Rating: 3 out of 5 starsmeat is kinda dry.....and what's up with the sauce on the side???
User Rating: 3 out of 5 starsI can't quite agree with many of the other reviews. I cajoled a friend of mine into going to the Hi-Life for dinner. I had heard great things about the San Jose Institution. I love quirky places and don't mind paying good money for good food. What I found was an atmosphere that was hot and smokey. The people who worked the restaurant all had permanent harried looks on their faces, which did not include a smile. The chicken was good, the salad uninspired. The very worst, however, was the bread they served with dinner. It was literally dipped in a vat of some oily substance that squirted out of the bread when you bit into it. I was embarrassed, my friend was forgiving. We both love barbeque but neither of us is likely to return to or recommend this place.
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Oh I failed to mention in my review that the sauce on the side was insanely good and i could of drank it as a beverage.!!! I wish I could modify my review... Sauce was Great I even poured it on my Bread....