Clarke's Charcoal Broiler
Mountain View, CA 94040-2507
Phone: (650) 967-0851
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Clarke's Charcoal Broiler – by Laura Reiley
The Scene
It's strictly counter service, pretty bare bones, but with a light and airy aesthetic that defies most burger-house logic. Clearly Clarke's makes no gender distinctions with carnivores--all locations have a cleanliness level and ladies rooms that any meat-eating woman could get behind.
The Food
The basic 1/3-pound burger is a good place for the rookie to begin, although 20 or so specialty burgers gussy things up nicely (note the 49er with its avalanche of sauteed mushrooms, American cheese and sourdough bun). Burgers are juicy, fat and cooked medium. Clarke's aficionados will tell you that the charcoal, employed to turn steer into manna from heaven, is scientifically designed to maximize your burger pleasure. Grilled dogs, ribs and chicken don't garner the same enthusiasm, and the baked potato toppings should be expanded.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Go NinersThe owner is a lifelong 49ers fan, so each Clarke's location teems with autographed posters and banners.
Feeling ChubbyWhen in Sunnyvale, try the fantastic Chubby's Broiler.
If you like Clarke'sCheck out one of the best sports-and-burgers spots in San Jose: Malibu Bar and Grill.
User Reviews for Clarke's Charcoal Broiler
02/27/2008 Posted by soopahman
Let's make this simple: Burgers: 10 Fries: 6 Milkshakes: 6 Chili: 1 Parking: 3 Bottom-line, go for the burgers and skip the rest. Consider dropping someone off to pick up your order and taking it home since the parking is very limited. The burgers really are charcoal grilled and taste freaking amazing. The South of the Border burger is actually spicy - most salsas in this area end up being boring and bland. Strongly recommend. The chili is awful. Avoid it in all situations at all costs.
Pros: Burgers
Cons: Chili
10/18/2007 Posted by tink54rn
We are new to the area and stopped in to Clarke's out of curiosity. What a find!!! Hamburgers grilled on a charcoal grill! Better than my backyard hamburgers and those are fantastic. Cooked to perfection. Mushrooms are killer and many cheeses and toppings to choose from. I brought a burger home to hubby and he loved the fries so much, it took him a while to get to the burger. When he did, he was amazed. Took my son there while he's visiting from out of town. His words were "Awesome" and "Oh, my God".
Pros: Best hamburger I've ever tasted. Fries are fresh and shakes are real ice cream!
Cons: More expensive that fast-food, but who cares?
Users Like You Also Viewed
Sam's Barbeque
1110 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
