Birk's - Santa Clara

We were there for Father's Day. We all ordered the prime ribs but the waiter came back and told us that they sold out. Very disappointing so we ordered the Wellington steak instead but it was salty and the meat was very red. Despite being disappointed with the food but the waiter was very nice and checked on us often.

Saturday date night. New restaurant to us. It's not easy to locate on the first floor of a closed office building, not much in the way of signage. Walk in and find a very elegant restaurant and bar. Wait staff very attentive and friendly. Cocktails were good, but nothing special. Calamari appetizer had garlic and cheese with 2 dipping sauces. Exquisite definitely a must have. Wedge salad was tasty and they split it for us at no charge. I like a little more garlic in the dressing. Bread costs extra , but they have a lovely combination of rye sourdough and bread sticks. Main course was prime rib and filet mignon. Unlike many steakhouses (most notably Morton's and maestro's) the meats come with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach at no additional cost. Additional sides can be purchased as well as sauces. The mashed potatoes were very good, but the star was the spinach. Simple delicious. Portions were generous and only a serious eater will finish everything. Prime rib was spectacular, tender and flavorful hints of smoke and possibly bacon. Steak was well prepared and bernaise was worth the extra charge. Dessert was fine, but nothing special so I'll skip it next time.

The service, food and ambiance were outstanding. We celebrated a birthday at an early dinner and had a wonderful meal. We plan on going back soon to try some other menu and wine offerings. Plus, the espresso was perfect!

Had a small business dinner first time I had been back to Birk's in a couple of years and it did not disappoint. The service, drinks and food were all excellent and it was good to see the place was full of diners and at the bar on a Tuesday night.

Fabulous food. Great service. The atmosphere is a bit 1860's and 1940's. Lots of dark wood with lots of windows. I could see railroad barons sipping scotch and GI's stopping in for a drink before being deployed! Was there for lunch and the Carpaccio was flavorful and the Calamari was done well. Had the wedge salad and added the filet. Very yummy. Sat around chatting after lunch and never felt rushed.