By-Th'-Bucket Bar and Grill
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: (408) 248-6244
Fax: (408) 249-3541
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 11am-10pm , Sun 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for By-Th'-Bucket Bar and Grill – by Laura Reiley
The Food
The name is unfortunate, evocative of KFC, or worse. But after you've managed to persevere for 40 years, you don't go changing the name just to suit the young upstarts. By-Th-Bucket was here back when Stevens Creek was a two-lane road. People would stop in to get a literal bucket of steamed clams or ravioli along with a pint of beer. The menu has grown year by year, so that now families or date-night warriors can find just about everything their heart desires at Th-Bucket. More than a dozen seafood dishes, twice as many pastas, pizzas, and lots of steaks, appetizers, and salads make reading the menu a long process. Catfish is one of the specialties, the tomato bruschetta are bright and flavorful, and the pizzas bear lots of toothsome Italian toppings.
The Scene
It's a big, bustling place that is good for families or couples.
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Insider Tips
One of Silicon Valley's BestNominated for best kid's restaurant for its easy atmosphere and big menu.
Night EatsBy-Th-Bucket is open late, so this is a great place to stop after a movie or concert.
User Reviews for By-Th'-Bucket Bar and Grill
08/03/2007 Posted by hdelgros
My husband and I have been frequenting BtB for over a decade, and we have yet to be disappointed. It's a wee bit pricey for us (otherwise we'd eat there every week), but the portions do measure up to the prices, and the food is just wonderful. We've taken out-of-town friends for their heavenly cioppino, and even the native San Franciscans have to admit they do something to the broth that sets it apart from other "good" versions; in ten years, my husband has only ordered something other than the cioppino one time, and even our younger daughter has been slurping it up since she was two years old. Both our kids have always loved it there (the cheerful wait staff brings crayons in a tiny bucket, which they find hilarious), and we rarely have any boxes to take home, which translates into clean plates and happy parents! The atmosphere is pleasantly dim, cozy and friendly, and the noise level can rise a bit as the room fills - but that's exactly why we like it. How often do you hear about a "nice" restaurant, with great food on a huge menu, romantic enough for a man to propose, where people also feel comfortable bringing their kids and celebrating in large, exuberant groups?!
Pros: Excellent food, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, never a problem parking
Cons: Long wait for table without reservations, can get crowded
01/12/2007 Posted by coog78
I met some friends here while on a business trip and totally loved it. The steak was cooked to meet a Texan's standards. We had drinks, appetizers, and shut the restaurant down well after closing. The service here was fantastic and the waitstaff very friendly and accomodating. I have no idea how to get back here, but would if I could, hehe.
Pros: food, service
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