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Big T's Seafood Bar
Fresh seafood, bold flavors, and lively vibes in the heart of San Jose.
4.4(5 reviews)
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Fresh seafood, bold flavors, and lively vibes in the heart of San Jose.
Big T's Seafood Bar is a vibrant, casual dining spot in San Jose where fresh seafood meets bold, flavorful preparations. We specialize in grilled seafood, oysters, and creative dishes like creamy tom yum, served in a lively atmosphere perfect for gatherings with friends. Our menu features generous portions of shrimp, calamari, clams, and more, with options for happy hour specials and allergy-friendly preparations. While our space is energetic and sometimes loud, it's all part of the fun—come for the fresh, messy, and delicious seafood experience!
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Enjoy grilled squid, oysters, shrimp, clams, and other seafood dishes prepared fresh daily in a casual, lively setting.
Discounted prices on select seafood items and drinks during happy hour, perfect for after-work gatherings.
Customizable dishes to accommodate allergies, such as butter-free preparations and grill rinsing for dairy sensitivities.
Bring our flavorful seafood to your events with catering options for parties and special occasions.
Get our fresh seafood delivered to your door for a convenient dining experience at home.
Here, I recommend the clams and the grilled squid. The oysters are okay, but nothing special. The grilled squid was surprisingly really good. They also recommended a small portion of the creamy tom yum, and it was delicious. It’s extremely loud, and they wouldn’t lower the volume—earplugs are a must. I went there for razor clams, but they’re only available from February to March, so keep that in mind. Wine corkage is $15. All the dishes are disposable, which was a bit disappointing—they didn’t tell us in advance, and I only realized later. I think next time, I’ll probably skip it.
Stopped by Big T’s Seafood Bar with a friend the other night, and honestly, it was such a fun surprise. I wasn’t planning on having a “big seafood evening,” but the moment the plates started coming out, I was fully on board. We tried a mix of shrimp, oysters, and a couple of sides — everything tasted fresh, seasoned just right, and came out piping hot. The portions were bigger than I expected too, which I appreciate when it comes to seafood (nothing worse than tiny plates for big prices — not the case here). Service was warm and easygoing, the kind where you feel like they actually enjoy having people there. The space itself is casual, a little loud, but in that lively, everyone’s-having-a-good-time way. Not a “sit quietly with a book” spot — more of a “laugh with friends over food” kind of place, which fit the night perfectly. Only thing I’d tweak is the lighting — the designer in me always wishes for a touch more warmth or character — but that’s me being picky. Overall, really solid seafood, friendly people, and a relaxed vibe. I’ll definitely be back when I’m craving something fresh and messy in the best way 🦀💛
They were really accommodating by making seafood for me without butter and rinsing the grill (I have butter / milk allergy). The seafood portions were awesome and the lady here was really nice. Thanks!
We went for happy hour and everything was fresh prepared and just delicious! I can't decide what my favorite was, between the grilled calamari, fresh oysters, garlic fries, and fried oysters 😋 . I will be back for sure and our waitress was so nice helpful and friendly. This place isn't fancy in decor and feel but the taste makes up for is 1000% ..hats off to the owner
The food was okay but not great. I wouldn't recommend the curry shrimp. It came in a bowl and was basically soup but the shrimp wasn't peeled head and all. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing but you was burning your hands trying to unpeel the shrimp. I would have prefer that be in the description because I wouldn't have ordered it.
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