Regina Rimes

So the hi-life has been there my entire life and it never fails even back in the day when flooding used to be a problem they would rally and become even more awesome. Every time I come to town it's my very first stop I literally go from the airport to the Hi-Life and as always they deliver amazing food and a fabulous atmosphere with super great employees! This will continue to be in my very first stop anytime I travel into the state and back home as long as they exist 😊

+3

Mike K

This place is great. Very laid back while maintaining strong quality. Came here for dinner after my flight got canceled and I had to spend an extra night in san jose. The bartender, Ryan, was awesome and had great banter. Got the ribs and ribs plate and it was fantastic. Smoky and tasty. Excellent beer and booze selection as well. If you want a relaxed venue that delivers great meat and alcohol, this spot is tough to beat.

Ekaterina Terekhova

As always, great service and food. Authentic american bar and restaurant. We ordered: 1. $29 Half rack of baby back Ribs + salad + baked potato 2. $29 Pork Chop + backed potato + salad The portions are huge. Thank you!

Nate Rock

Ok this place rocks! They were out of pork chops, porterhouse and another of my favorites and much is a testament to how good the food is. It was during Nvidia GTC and they got absolutely SLAMMED. However their system of ticketing + queuing that allowed folks to hang in the front while their tables were being prepared, paired with the fact that you would order a beverage from the bar actually worked very very well. I ended up getting a half slab of ribs which was the perfect size. The bread they brought out paired with a sweet marinara sauce was a great way to prepare for the main course. Interestingly, the ribs had very little wet sauce on them, which is exactly the at I like them. There was just enough to give you the tangy BBq flavor without it overpower the meat itself. I wish more chefs would prepare ribs this way! The meat was perfectly cooked, falling off the bone and hot but not scalding and dry (overcooked) like you might find at less discerning establishments. I can see why this place has a great reputation.

+2

yeoreum kim

That was my best steak I’ve ever had!! And the server was kind and nice even I wasn’t good at eng. I’ve ordered fillet mignon and new york(12oz). I was good for two person.

+1

Andrew Siegel

Henry's Hi-Lift is a unique experience that you shouldn't miss if you go to San Jose. The food is great and you've never eaten quite like this. First, you walk into the bar area and take a number. You'll have a few minutes to grab a drink and check out the menu that's posted on the wall (see picture). Once your number is called, you go to the hostess and place your order. That's it, then go back to the bar and finish your drink, maybe order another. There can be a wait. Finally, they call your name and bring you to your table. Your salad and buttered bread are already waiting there for you. Something about that ranch dressing is memorable. We got a 1/2 rack of baby-back ribs and a NY strip. Both were delicious as was the baked potato. No frills here, just efficient service, good food, and a good time

+2

JR McKee

Wow what a blast from the past and the history and legacy of San Jose. As a 5th generation native having been born and raised in San Jose have never been to Henry's. That got fixed tonight and wow did we have a great time, there's a palpable, touchable electricity in the air, just a really fun vibe that you instantly sense as soon as you walk through the door check that even just as you walk up the neon lights and the building there's just this uncanny tingly goodness that jumps out at you and tells you you're going to have a good time as soon as you walk through those front doors. So you get inside and sometimes the weight can be 30-45 minutes or more but while is it worth it. We got there waited about 15 minutes ordered our food waited another 25-30 minutes got seated soon as we were seated the food was ready. Had the salmon and the New York steak and wow great tender piece of meat, cooked her perfection the salad was okay nothing to ride home about but solid and safe, baked potato is good, everything about this place Just screams local local. If you haven't been to Henry's high life you have to get in here and check it out this place is fun fun. Highly recommend.

+29

I've been here several times, the service is always great, always friendly. I always order the filet mignon medium rare or medium sometimes, and it cuts like butter, but the taste is so mouth waterin…

I've been here several times, the service is always great, always friendly. I always order the filet mignon medium rare or medium sometimes, and it cuts like butter, but the taste is so mouth water…

Henry's is THE place to go for fantastic food, excellent service and the best bartender for Old Fashions. The atmosphere is cordial and welcoming. The salad and special house dressing is a must hav…

Henry's is THE place to go for fantastic food, excellent service and the best bartender for Old Fashions. The atmosphere is cordial and welcoming. The salad and special house dressing is a must h…

Henry's is THE place to go for fantastic food, excellent service and the best bartender for Old Fashions. The atmosphere is cordial and welcoming. The salad and special house dressing is a must hav…

Henry's is one of the last prime rib institutions in Silicon Valley that still cooks with honesty, patience, and discipline. The kind of place where a dish becomes a ritual - and a ritual slowly …

I love this place! It's such a close walk to SAP center! When you walk in make sure to grab a number and then wait in the bar area until your number is called. Your order is taken and you wait in…

A no-frill, steakhouse and bar that serves food perfectly. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned no need for steak sauce. The bread was delicious and perfect, as well as the sides included.

Dave Reuterskiold

Pleasant, casual atmosphere. Steaks are very reasonably priced. Service is friendly and attentive. The seating/ordering process isn't great for new customers. You're required to view the menu on the wall while standing (sides, etc, are not displayed), then place your order before being seated at your table. If you're not very familiar with the menu, it's not a great experience. Additionally, one of our steaks (12oz New York) was overcooked. It was ordered medium rare, but temp was medium to medium well (grayish pink center). I'm hoping that was an anomaly and won't happen next time. Overall, I enjoyed it and will return.

Kevin Chan

I went here during my college days ordering the ribs, now years later I couldnt eat as much so I ordered the tri tip sandwich. We were served garlic bread and BBQ. Had a good conservation about whats in it. We sat outside because I had a dog. Our server was attentive and kind, food came out and it was big like a subway footlong. Dog loved pieces of my tri tip. When our bill came we were able to split it. Oh, times change, where my older body couldnt eat just meat. Only suggestion is a TV outside, so I can watch the game with my dog.

Tim

High-quality steaks, chicken, and ribs in the little italy section of San Jose. A little different setup. Go in and take a number. Wait for your number to be called and place your order, where they'll take your name. Wait for your name to be called, and you'll be taken back to your seat. From there, the food comes fast. Note: you order from the wall, but it doesn't list everything (e.g. - Mac n' cheese, which is really good). Ribs were great. Sirloin was decent.

julian liu

Their check-in process is a bit unusual, but make sense. When we arrive, we had to get a number. When our number was up, the host came to take our order and we continued to wait at the bar. Then when the table was ready, we got seated and the food came quickly. Unusual, but quite efficient process. I went there specifically for their prime rib. I would say it was average. The pork belly side order was very good! Their Long Island Ice tea was quite strong.

+3

Walked in at 7pm took a number and sat at the bar. No joke it took 30 mins to get 2 beers only after we got the servers attention to ask the bartender to look our way. We tried getting the bartenders…

Walked in at 7pm took a number and sat at the bar. No joke it took 30 mins to get 2 beers only after we got the servers attention to ask the bartender to look our way. We tried getting the bartende…

If you have never been you should go at least once! Food is good not great. The prices are higher than they should be for what you get. Then again welcome to overpriced Silicon Valley! I tried th…

Baby in a bar! This place is pretty fun. You have to wait in the front area, which is a bar, to get seated. Then you're taken to the back, which opens up into a very hustlin and bustlin dining area…

The ribs were a little dry but they had good flavor and the staff was very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere gave a pub vibe when you walked in but when you went to the back it was set up more…

The ribs were a little dry but they had good flavor and the staff was very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere gave a pub vibe when you walked in but when you went to the back it was set up more…

Old school steak joint in the heart of San Jose. Food is consistent, drinks are great, and I love the ambiance. Service is always great. Solid night out.

I've lived in San Jose about 20 years. My first time visiting this restaurant. \n\nFirst, the good. They have a nifty patio section to sit outside for food or drinks. \n\nThe bad. \nMediocre food, …

I have to say, it was a great experience all around. First off, the ribs—wow. They were so tender. The flavor was perfect, with just the proper amount of sauce. The place had a cozy, laid-back vibe…

I have to say, it was a great experience all around. First off, the ribs—wow. They were so tender. The flavor was perfect, with just the proper amount of sauce. The place had a cozy, laid-back vi…

The steak was a great medium-rare, but the vinaigrette wasn't great. Bread and potatoes were very tasty and the Napa wine was delicious and light.

The steak was a great medium-rare, but the vinaigrette wasn't great. Bread and potatoes were very tasty and the Napa wine was delicious and light.

The steak was a great medium-rare, but the vinaigrette wasn't great. bread and potatoes were very tasty and the Napa wine was delicious and light.

Are all of these reviews for real? This was the worst meal I'd had in a long time. The service is great, staff is friendly and efficient, but the food is terrible. I had a filet mignon w/herb but…

This place oozes classic local bar!! Atmosphere is out of this world. Service is beyond great! The only draw back is the food, the steak I had was not of the best quality and a little pricey. All i…

This place oozes classic local bar!! Atmosphere is out of this world. service is beyond great! The only draw back is the food, the steak I had was not of the best quality and a little pricey. All i…

No possibility of booking but easy to find place for dinner when we went. Very good and cooked food, generous quantity but you can have the box to take it home. Rich wine and beer list. 1 star di…

There’s a specific bartender who just seems unhappy and seems very racist. He definitely sets the negativity in the room. Other than him, I love this pace every time I come! I live In San Jose born and raised, one of my top favs. Never disappoints!!

Hector Torres

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5/5) Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life was an okay experience overall. The ribeye was cooked perfectly to my requested temperature, but it lacked flavor. The mushrooms were a disappointment — they tasted bland and looked like they came from a can. I did appreciate their seating and service system; we were short on time before the San Jose Sharks hockey game, and our food came out surprisingly fast. Parking was convenient, which was a big plus. The ribs were tender and had a good portion size even though I only ordered half a rack. The mac and cheese had decent flavor but was a bit watery, and the baked potato was pretty standard — though I did enjoy the touch of local butter and chives. The place itself is cozy, and walking in through the bar gives you a sense of the restaurant’s long history. Prices are on the higher side considering the limited side options and the quality of the cuts. Overall, a decent spot with fast service, but not quite worth the hype.

+2

Michael C

Very disappointed in the food quality. If you can make it 10x better at home, that's pretty bad. Sat at the bar because I was alone and the bartender seemed annoyed I was a non regular. Very cool atmosphere, but if you can't do chicken, not a reason to go. The st..Louis ribs were more like baby back tips. The bbq sauce was runny tomato soup.

+1

Went here earlier in the month for my birthday dinner. Never tried it, but heard good things and that it's a famous San Jose spot, so I gave it a try. The service was decent, had no problems there.…

Went here earlier in the month for my birthday dinner. Never tried it, but heard good things and that it's a famous San Jose spot, so I gave it a try. The service was decent, had no problems ther…

I waited for years to try this place. A san jose staple. It was overpriced and the ribs were on the dry side. Very pricey as well.

I waited for years to try this place. A san jose staple. It was overpriced and the ribs were on the dry side. Very pricey as well.

I waited for years to try this place. A san jose staple. It was overpriced and the ribs were on the dry side. Very pricey as well.

November 9, 2025 and 6 of us came for dinner. \n\nGreat bar tender, great service, and luckily plenty of seating too. \n\nRestaurant service was fine, but wow has it gotten expensive for the qualit…

The food is not amazing, nor are service and ambiance top tier, but I can see why people keep coming back. I'd compare it to the Old Spaghetti Factory. It's tried and true and above all else, great…

Ordered the rib eye, $70 steak. The worst !! Chewed like rubber no flavor I’m guessing yesterday’s steak re-heated. Would not recommend steak.

Henry’s a landmark establishment. Known for its bbq and bar. Pretty disappointing to pay 69.00 for a rib eye that did NOT come close to impressing. No real bbq char, no real flavor and way tough and …

Ordered the rib eye, $70 steak. The worst !! Chewed like rubber no flavor I’m guessing yesterday’s steak re-heated. Would not recommend steak.

Henry’s a landmark establishment. Known for its bbq and bar. Pretty disappointing to pay 69.00 for a rib eye that did NOT come close to impressing. No real bbq char, no real flavor and way to…

Ordered the rib eye, $70 steak. The worst !! Chewed like rubber no flavor I’m guessing yesterday’s steak re-heated. Would not recommend steak.

Henry’s a landmark establishment. Known for its bbq and bar. Pretty disappointing to pay 69.00 for a rib eye that did NOT come close to impressing. No real bbq char, no real flavor and way tough …

Henry’s a landmark establishment. Known for its bbq and bar. Pretty disappointing to pay 69.00 for a rib eye that did NOT come close to impressing. No real bbq char, no real flavor and way tough …

I'll start by saying that the food was good, the price was reasonable and the staff was helpful. They have a good system to handle a crowd before a Shark's game. All of that said, we were in the b…

Kimberley DiPietro

The steak was upwards of $50 . It was definitely not prime meat. Ordered med- rare and it was still dry and chewy. Griddle. I really wanted to like this place. Service was excellent. But if you want good bbq would not choose this place again. Bill was >$100 ++ Greta a steak and my husband had pork chop .

Went for lunch and I took 1 bite of my burger and left the rest. Why is the potato salad spicy? Also my friends teriyaki chicken looked like a chicken breast premade from Costco with sauce slapped on…