Silicon Valley Other Cities

Welcome to Citysearch!

Find what you were looking for? (Hint: You can use the search box in the upper left-hand corner to track down anything you want. We're here to help, so click around.)
 | close

Best of Citysearch

Silicon Valley Nightlife 2007

Vote Sponsored By

My Summary

Recently viewed

Recommended for you

More

Hukilau

230 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112-3201
Phone: (408) 279-4888
Citysearch
Cross Street:
North 5th Street
Hours:
Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Hukilau – by Kim Cooper

The Scene
From the outside, Hukilau looks like a funky one-room beach shack, so the attractive interior and spacious second dining room are a surprise. There's family-style dining and a small bar in back. More intimate seating and a fancy, thatched, mosaic-topped bar are in the front room. The restaurant is decorated with vintage Hawaiian surfing and travel posters, a real surfboard and fake palm trees. Most patrons dine at tables, with an occasional tiki bar aficionado dropping in to sample the libations.

The Draw
Hukilau offers those peculiar Hawaiian favorites like grilled Spam and Loco Moco that transplanted islanders crave, plus burgers, teriyaki and roast pork. The bartenders mix a selection of fruity island drinks, including the Wahine Banger (Malibu rum, Galliano and pineapple juice) and the Al-oha (raspberry, guava and Stoli). There's live music on Fridays and Saturdays, drawing from various island cultures. Weekend brunches entice families with kids.

Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Don't be confused by the bathroom signs: "Kane" is boys, "Wahine" is girls.

Save Money

On Tiki Thursdays, all house drinks and many appetizers are half price.

User Reviews for Hukilau

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/01/2005 Posted by jbassman

Good food. Friendly people. Don't sit in back if somke bothers you.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/14/2005 Posted by vicsmbz

This place is so reminiscent of back home. The atmoshere, food, portions, aloha spirit, everything. If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out. The food is delicious and the portions are huge and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. Any of you islanders out there who wants a bit of back home, this is a must place to dine, drink, whatever. Da' grinds are da' best! Oh, and the servers are gorgeous!

Pros: huge portions, delicious, aloha spirit

Cons: none

Users Like You Also Viewed

Nola
535 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

A.P. Stump's
163 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Related Searches

Editor's Review

Laid-back Hawaiian scene offering home-style island eats and unique tiki drinks.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Don't be confused by the bathroom signs: "Kane" is boys, "Wahine" is girls.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • All Ages

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Site Links:

Citysearch is a registered trademark of Bluefoot Ventures Inc., and is used under license.
© 2008 Citysearch.com All rights reserved.

Partner Sites: