Ben's BBQ & Brew

5391 Prospect Rd, San Jose
(408) 320-1230

Recent Reviews

Cyndi C.

So good! One of the few BBQ places we go to. Friendly service and with live music on some days.

Dia M.

I'm really stunned that this place is in business. The flavor of the sauce is not typical BBQ and must be some oddly spiced fusion attempt at BBQ. It's the worst I've ever consumed. The meat is dry (and requires some of that blech sauce) to choke it down. The prices are on the high end, which I wouldn't mind so much if this was a quality, taste-bud sensation. I like supporting small business, but this one is not a winner.

Sam S.

First time here. The ribs and fries were great. Ali is very friendly and gives the place that neighborhood hood vibe. Will definitely be coming back!

Nicholas Giovanni M.

Truly the most overpriced plate of food I have ever had, You will be served 3 strips of tri-tip and Kraft Mac and Cheese and asked to pay $30 ... stay away if your actually looking to eat dinner

Jason G.

This is our favorite restaurant in town. It's always easy to park and the service is super fast and Ali the owner is always there to serve you and offer great customer service. The burnt ends and savory brisket are the best thing ever!!! The beans and slaw are very good as well. They have a good beer selection and great music playing. They used to have live music but during Covid idk... there are a few outdoor seats as well.

Douglas Esposito

I have a delicious and healthy portion of brisket and Lamb that needed no barbecue sauce. The sauce was delicious, but the meat didn't need it. Instead I add the sauce to my beans witch made them excellent.Also, the recommended lager was very satisfying. Yes, I walked away very satisfied.

Jessica Goldberg

Yummy! We were craving anything but turkey after Thanksgiving and the brisket, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, and lamb were delicious!

matt m.

First time visit the other day, bbq was good. Ordered a smoked turkey to try for Thanksgiving.

lisa ohashi

The food is amazing! Something for everyone, I had the brisket and it's the best I've had west of Texas! Nice and juicy with a good char on the side. The salad options are pretty special. Can't wait to come back and try more items. Service is great, a real hidden gem.

Amy A.

The brisket was nice and juicy (or the m word). Fast and friendly service. Bread toasted just enough. Can't wait to get tri-Tip next time. Very convenient to where I shop at Trader Joe's and Target down the street. Very clean. Good music and the game on the TVs.

Dorothy K.

Ordered takeout on a weekend needing quick food for the family. Expect to wait about 20-30 minutes. Pros: love the atmosphere and the location. Large parking lot, albeit busy. The place is tucked in between Super Duper, Yogurtland, and Happy Lemon. There's also Karaoke and the clientele they serve to is just too cute. Recommend checking this place out for the atmosphere alone. :-) Service was also great - they gave us bbq sauces and utensils which was appreciated. Cons: the food. We got a family meal which comes with your choice of 4 meats, 4 side dishes and 4 garlic breads. We decided to choose one of everything (chicken, pulled pork, sausage and brisket). Of the four, maybe sausage was the best? Essentially, none of it was amazing. Sides we got were fries, beans, Mac n cheese and potato salad. Not sure which was the best here either. Not the fries, beans or Mac n cheese (I've never had them shredded Iike that before) - the potato salad is probably the best of those. Garlic bread is ok. We'll buttered but it just didn't have the strong garlic flavor I like. Another pro is that the food came out hot! By the time we got home, it was ok warm but that's expected. Also got the large strawberry shake. I like that it's organic but it's not anything to rave about. Perhaps too light? Or not sweet enough / not enough flavor? Not sure what we could do to make it better. Check in on Yelp to get a free fountain drink! I quickly found that my first and second choices were out (it was just water or carbonated water) so I got the iced tea.

Arjun Chakravarty

The food was really awesome, I had the brisket, it was so good. The meat was tender and the fat was buttery, it had an excellent amount of salt. The sauce was really tangy which was perfect for my side of bread and the beans were hearty and flavorful with the right amount of tenderness. The customer service when I came in was exceptionally high, really setting a standard. Overall it was an excellent BBQ experience.

Margaret D.

Delicious food and friendly service. We got pulled pork, baby back ribs, brisket, garlic bread, mac n cheese, and potato salad. It was all delicious. And the BBQ sauce was just the right amount of spice and heat.

David K.

The service and staff are very nice...but the BBQ is among the most expensive and WORST I have ever...EVER had. Mac n cheese is Kraft status. I felt cheated out of my money. If the owners or management read this, please bring in a consultant or something because you have no idea what you're doing. Do not ask your customers how you can make it better. The brisket, had no flavor...overcooked and dry. Same with pulled pork and burnt ends. The sauce tasted like you bought it at Safeway. The staff is kind. I do not usually even leave reviews but I have to warn people. $50 for two plates of some of the worst BBQ I have ever had. PLEASE bring in a professional to teach you how to BBQ because your staff is great and I think if you actually learned how to make BBQ this could be a great restaurant.

Hank Y.

Very tender brisket and chicken; wish they are warmer. Food may be on the expensive side. Cashier is a little slow in handling customers.

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