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BE.STEAK.A - Steakhouse in San Jose, California

BE.STEAK.A

4.5 (520 reviews)

1887 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Steak house

About BE.STEAK.A - steak house in San Jose, California

Customer Review Summary

BE.STEAK.A features a vibrant atmosphere with attentive service and an impressive ambiance. The bone marrow beef broth upon arrival is a standout touch. While many dishes, like the lobster pasta and prime rib, received high praise, some diners felt the overall flavor did not match the high prices. Desserts offered decent variety, though more elevated options could enhance the experience. Several reviews noted issues with drink service but highlighted exceptional customer service otherwise. Some guests reported an illness the following day, raising concerns about food safety. Overall, it's considered a fine dining experience worthy of special occasions, despite varying opinions on food quality and value.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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Based on 520 reviews

William To

1 month ago

Took my wife here for a Sunday Birthday Brunch, and judging by all the birthday celebrations around us, we’re not the only ones who had the same idea. While it’s called Bubbles & Brunch, it really felt more like lunch than brunch since the breakfast options paled in comparison to the more lunch options. The only thing that was slightly disappointing was the fact that they didn’t have more steak cuts to choose from, which I would have expected from a steakhouse. Overall great atmosphere, and the food was certainly elevated with many options to choose from, and we were both very happy overall. I really like how the hot item foods are in the actual kitchen so you get a glimpse of the chefs at work and prepping for dinner service. Lots of the food was bite sized so it was easy to try a little bit of everything. My favorites were the prime rib, scallop sashimi, and caviar. Pro-tip, adding some caviar on top of almost all the savory food elevates it quite a bit. Desserts were pretty good with a decent variety but they could probably add more elevated options to order here as well, even if they aren’t included with the all you can eat.

Danielle Salaz

1 month ago

eat experience from beginning to end. We begin by receiving bone broth upon arrival, being able to look into the impeccable kitchen on our way to our table was a nice touch, the service was phenomenal as was the food. I am not a fan of oysters, however, I would not skip the oysters 🤌🏽🦪. Everything was fabulous, and the small touches, like the table with a variety of candy on the way out and the spotless bathrooms with privacy stalls, bidets and scrubbing salts makes Be.Steak.Ă not only a great restaurant, but an experience.

Chester Cunningham

4 months ago

UPDATE: The Next Day I was awoken by an upset stomach at 4:03 AM the morning after eating at this restaurant. I became ill from something I ate at this restaurant. I know this because I had not eaten since the early morning bowl of cereal at home. I spent the entire morning today throwing up with hours suffering on the toilet, I threw up the shower, the sink, the toilet for most of the morning. I paid $230 (with tip) for just my meal alone and this should not have happened. Below is the review I posted the night after having had my meal, before I became ill. ---------------------------------------- The experience I had here tonight was quite enjoyable. I was quite surprised that as I entered the restaurant I was offered a fabulous serving of bone marrow beef broth. I loved it and it set the tone for a nice visit. As I carried my broth to my table I was impressed with the cleanliness and atmosphere of the building. It was clean and well maintained. Check out my 8 second video of the impressive toilet in the bathrooms. There is even a light somewhere inside the toilet...unique. I enjoyed the food and was quite happy with my Ambassador Steak. It was cooked perfectly as requested. My dessert was really wonderful explosion of chocolate textures and taste. My only downside of the visit was our drink service. It took so long we had to ask a second time for or drinks, as I think they just forgot. After the misfire on the initial cocktail order my empty glass sat empty entirely too long. Once again the only way to get my drink was by asking more than once. It appeared as if filling bar drinks is a problem as if the dining room isn't connected very well to the bar? I enjoyed my visit and would gladly return despite being a pretty pricey place. (Update: No, I will never return, 5 Star changed to 1-star)

Andrew Paz (Agonist85)

2 weeks ago

Upscale and fancy, BE.STEAK.A is a beautiful dining experience. While the service and the drinks were amazing, and the restaurant is visually lovely, the food was just ok. Don't get me wrong, the food was well made and attractively prepared, but I thought the tastes would be more exceptional, especially for the price. The staff were top notch with their customer service and made us feel very welcome. I would definitely go again, just to try other dishes and see if my experience was just an awry one.

rosan raoul

4 weeks ago

My recent visit here for an early Valentine's Day dinner was a very positive experience. Reserving a table a few days prior was simple; a quick phone call was all it took. Arriving around 6:30 pm, we found plenty of tables available. Upon arrival, we were greeted with warm chicken broth, a thoughtful touch as we were escorted to our table. Our server, Bob, was outstanding. He was friendly, professional, and demonstrated extensive knowledge of the menu. We ordered a couple of appetizers, ravioli, and the lobster pasta (the specific name of which I don't recall). Of the appetizers, the French onion soup was delicious, the broth rich yet light. The spicy meatballs were a standout. The lobster pasta was the highlight of our meal, surpassing the ravioli. The ravioli, made with veal, unfortunately had an aroma that I found off-putting. The lobster pasta, on the other hand, was delicious and had a wonderful umami flavor. We also ordered a side of truffle fries, and the portion was enormous! We ended up taking most of them home. The accompanying sauce was sensational, a perfect complement to the fries. I would definitely return to explore other menu items. The service here elevates fine dining to a new level.

Steve Lisowski

3 months ago

Quite possibly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the moment you walk in you’re treated like royalty and you’re immediately treated to culinary excellence with a delicious cup of bone broth. You walk by the kitchen which is viewable and the chef greets you. They have a 50 page wine list and amazing cocktails. The service was bar none and it’s the attention to detail that stands out (pineapples in ice? Check!) Our sparkling water service was impeccable; our glasses were never empty. The food was amazing! Everything we had we loved. One of the best filets I’ve ever had. Pricey? Yes, but this is an experience to be had. Well, well worth it. Don’t miss this gem!

G Lee

2 months ago

This may be my favorite restaurant in the entire area. Number one the food is amazing. The steak is as good as any place I’ve ever had it. The appetizers were delicious. And the sides were scrumptious. Number two, the service is next level. From the moment you step up to the restaurant from outside, and they automatically open the door for you, to being served a cup of warm bone broth upon entry, to the seating experience, and throughout the entire meal. But let’s talk more about the food. For starters, they gave the table a small dish of garlic cheese in olive oil to go with a couple of fresh veggies and edible flowers. Very nice touch. Their bartenders must be magicians because the two cocktails we had were simply unbelievable. Specifically suggest Mikey‘s milk punch if you like pineapple and coconut. We also had a couple of glasses of Malbec from France. All the appetizers were good: bone marrow, focaccia, French onion, soup, deviled eggs, and Caesar salad. I will admit the Caesar salad was a little on the tart side. We had three different entrées and I’d rate them all great to spec spectacular. Ribeye steaks, or nicely seasoned with just enough of that fatness that you want. But I loved the center cut strip steak. The texture was perfect. And they make an absolute perfect medium rare the last dish or scallops. And I personally enjoyed the bread crumb crust they fry on one side. Notable side dishes include the pork, fried rice, the black, bean sauce, asparagus, and the rock shrimp gratin. I’m already thinking of a plan to come back again!

mike d

1 month ago

The best fine dining steak house in Campbell. Service staff was so attentive, really appreciated. We had a party of five, and every walked away feeling so satisfied. Definitely recommend this place for that Special Occassion meal.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–10 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$100+