LB Steak
Central San Jose, San Jose
Restaurant in San Jose, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
LB Steak is the practical Santana Row pick when the group wants a polished steakhouse meal without a hard reservation process. It is better for birthdays, client dinners, and steak-focused nights than for bargain dining or chef-driven novelty. Cross-shop Pizza Antica for easier value, Straits for a livelier group meal, or Ozumo Santana Row for a different Santana Row occasion.
About LB Steak
LB Steak is a San Jose venue with daily hours beginning at 11:30 AM and a business-casual dress code.
Book it with the basics in mind
LB Steak is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is business casual, which makes it a fit for diners who want a more polished outing than a casual stop.
Who should choose it over another table
Choose LB Steak when the name, San Jose location, daily operating hours, and business-casual dress code match the kind of meal you are planning. If the group is still comparing options, Pizza Antica, Straits, Ozumo Santana Row, Oveja Negra, and JOEY Valley Fair are other dining names to consider depending on what kind of outing the table wants.
A main advantage is predictability around timing: LB Steak is open daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. That makes it worth considering when you need a San Jose venue with consistent posted hours across the week.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 334 Santana Row #1000, San Jose, CA 95128
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lbsteaksantanarow.com
- Phone
- +14082441180
The take
The Take
The Vibe
LB Steak sits squarely in Santana Row’s open-air retail and dining district, and the restaurant’s energy reflects that setting. Weekends bring heavy foot traffic and a Friday–Saturday pedestrian peak, so the room feels lively and destination-driven rather than tucked-away. The steakhouse format reads classic and polished against the development’s modern, managed streetscape; the crowd skews toward comfortably spending Silicon Valley professionals, which keeps the tone trendy and occasion-ready. Overall, the vibe is buzzy and assertive: built for evenings and events that benefit from an energetic, metropolitan backdrop.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for evening occasions: date nights, business dinners and other special evenings out. The Santana Row context primes arrivals for deliberate dining: guests come expecting an occasion rather than a quick meal, and the neighborhood’s late-night pedestrian rhythm supports after-work and weekend plans. Because the scene draws local professionals and maintains a retail-driven streetscape, LB Steak is particularly well suited to groups that want a polished, restaurant-forward experience in a lively, metropolitan setting.
Ordering Tips
Keep the focus on the steaks: the signature cuts (Filet Mignon, A5 Japanese Wagyu and the Brandt Farms Cowboy Ribeye) are the primary reasons to visit. Treat the A5 Wagyu as a splurge highlight and the Cowboy Ribeye as a shareable centerpiece for two or more. The format and description emphasize a traditional steakhouse approach, so build your meal around a main steak and add a few classic sides to complete the table. Santana Row’s wine-forward neighborhood also makes wine pairing an easy option to elevate a steak-centered dinner.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined atmosphere with warm lighting and plush seating, though can be noisy and crowded during peak times.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- A5 Japanese Wagyu
- Brandt Farms Cowboy Ribeye
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 334 Santana Row #1000, San Jose, CA 95128
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
Location
334 Santana Row #1000, San Jose, CA 95128 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pizza Antica, Notable alternative
- Straits, Notable alternative
- Ozumo Santana Row, Notable alternative
- Oveja Negra, Notable alternative
- JOEY Valley Fair, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How LB Steak compares on Santana Row
LB Steak is the pick when the table wants a more formal steakhouse feel and a meal built around beef. Pizza Antica is the better value choice for a casual group that does not need a steakhouse setting, while Straits is stronger when the priority is energy and a broader group-friendly menu.
Ozumo Santana Row is the closer cross-shop for a dressed-up night that still feels social, especially if the group wants Japanese dining rather than steak. Oveja Negra is a better fit for diners looking away from Santana Row polish and toward a different San Jose restaurant mood.
If ease is the deciding factor, LB Steak has the advantage of being an easy booking for a steakhouse-format meal. JOEY Valley Fair is the safer fallback for a broad, mall-adjacent crowd-pleaser, but LB Steak is the cleaner choice when the occasion specifically calls for steak and a more composed room.
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Compare LB Steak
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| LB Steak | San Jose | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Pizza Antica | San Jose | No published awards |
| Straits | San Jose | No published awards |
| Ozumo Santana Row | San Jose | No published awards |
| Oveja Negra | San Jose | No published awards |
| JOEY Valley Fair | Santa Clara | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at LB Steak?
Consult LB Steak's current menu directly before you go, especially if the meal depends on a particular dish or style of dining.
Is lunch or dinner better at LB Steak?
LB Steak's hours begin at 11:30 AM daily and run until 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Choose based on the time that works for your group.
Is LB Steak good for a special occasion?
LB Steak has a business-casual dress code and daily hours, which may suit a more polished meal in San Jose.
What are alternatives to LB Steak?
Other dining names to compare include Pizza Antica, Straits, Ozumo Santana Row, Oveja Negra, and JOEY Valley Fair. Pick based on the atmosphere, menu, and timing that best fit your plans.
