Scott's Seafood - San Jose

4.5

360 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

Serving Great-Tasting Food Since 1976

The Scott’s story began in 1976, with the opening of a simple gracious seafood dinner house in the Marina District of San Francisco. Its phenomenal success led to the opening of a new establishment in the heart of down town San Jose. From the moment it opened, Scott’s captured the best of a growing tradition presenting the finest seafood classically prepared in light, crisp, friendly surroundings.

Scott’s Seafood has been a San Jose tradition for over 40 years, with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy food options. Scott’s Seafood has won the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years running, reaffirming the consideration that goes in to crafting each meal.

Many of our staff members have been with the company for decades, and even have roots to the original Scott’s in San Francisco. Our culinary crew led by Executive Chef Alfonso Tamayo follows the same traditions & qualities established by the Original Scott’s.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 971-1700
Website
http://www.scottsseafoodsj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
ALFONSO TAMAYO
Catering
Scott's Seafood proudly presents its newest event space, Scott's Seafood Ballroom. This versatile venue is perfectly designed to host a variety of gatherings, from elegant weddings to corporate events, birthday celebrations, and retirement parties. Accommodates 100 - 450 Guests. for more information visit www.scottsseafoodsjballroom.com
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful-elegant banquet room that holds 65 people. The room is fully equipped with sound and presentation system. Our patio space holds up 110 sit down people. For more information please visit us at www.scottsseafoodsj.com

Location
200 S 1st St, Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95113-2701
Area
San Jose
Cross Street
Between San Carlos Avenue and San Fernando Street.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

✨ Celebrate NYE in style at Scott’s Seafood! ✨
US$55.00 - US$135.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in 2025 with loved ones while indulging in a decadent three-course prix fixe menu, specially crafted for the occasion. Enjoy a night of exquisite flavors, elegant ambiance, and unforgettable memories as we toast to new beginnings. 🕔 Seating Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 💵 Price: $135 per person Make your reservation today and let’s welcome the new year with great food and even better company! 🥂 All bookings are solely thru OpenTable, as a credit card is required. No-shows or cancellations less than 3 days in advance will be subject to a charge of $135 per person. Beverages, Taxes, Fees and Gratuity not included.

Popular dishes

Crab CakesUS$24.00
King Crab salad with lemon mayonnaise, chives, herb oil, and roasted pepper coulis
Steamed ClamsUS$23.00
Served with sourdough garlic bread
Grilled OctopusUS$23.00
With roasted peppers, Iemon-oregano vinaigrette, fried capes, baby arugula and yellow lemon
Fried CalamariUS$19.00
Cocktail and tartar sauce
Roasted EggplantUS$17.00
Stuffed with raisins, cauliflower, almonds, tomato, herbs & spices

Soups & Salads

Award-Winning Clam ChowderUS$11.00
Scott's award winning Boston style with bacon
Lobster BisqueUS$11.00
Maine lobster, cream & sherry
House SaladUS$11.00
Pears, strawberries, mix greens, crumble blue cheese, caramelized pecans, tarragon vinaigrette
Scott's Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Romaine hearts, rustic croutons & imported parmesan reggiano cheeese. Tossed with our creamy anchovy dressing
The Wedge SaladUS$15.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, diced red onion, crumbled blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon & topped with blue cheese dressing

Entree Salads

Crab Louie SaladUS$27.00
Ice berg lettuce, avocado, English cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, haricot verts, Kalamata olives, hard boiled egg, louie dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna SaladUS$25.00
Mix greens, mango, papaya, avocado, crispy wonton chips, sesame soy vinaigrette
Salmon Spinach SaladUS$23.00
Baby spinach, grilled salmon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, goat cheese, heirloom tomato vinaigrette
Grilled Prawn Cobb SaladUS$21.00
Romaine hearts, grilled prawns, diced tomato, crumbled bleu, hard boiled egg, smoked bacon, avocado, herb vinaigrette dressing
Asian Chicken SaladUS$19.00
Napa cabbage, Romaine hearts, mango, teriyaki chicken, angel hair noodles. Tossed with our creamy Asian peanut dressing

Cold Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell*US$25.00
Champagne mignonette
Ceviche Mixto*US$23.00
Halibut, octopus, cucumber, cherry tomato, onion, local citrus with cilantro and fried garlic
Hamashi Crudo*US$23.00
Citrus yuzu ponzu, jalapeno, ikura
Seared Blackened Ahi*US$21.00
Seaweed salad, sesame soy dressing
Shrimp Cocktail "Veracruz Style"US$19.00
Tomato lime Veracruz style cocktail sauce; with avocado, tomato, cilantro & red onions

Scott's Classics

Scott's Famous CioppinoUS$41.00
Sautéed prawns, mussels, clams, crab & fresh fish, stewed in a seafood tomato broth; served with garlic bread
Seafood SauteeUS$39.00
Sautéed prawns, scallops & crab meat; lemon butter sauce

Fresh Seafood & Pasta

Alaskan HalibutUS$41.00
Yukon potatoes, summer succotash, asparagus cream sauce
Blue Nose New Zealand SeabassUS$39.00
Almond crusted, garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Blackened Salmon & Shrimp ScampiUS$37.00
Seafood corn cake, broccolini, lemon butter sauce
Chive Crusted TroutUS$35.00
Crab medley, sauteed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon butter sauce
Petrale Sole DoreUS$33.00
Sauteed vegetables, french fries, lemon butter sauce
Pesto RigatoniUS$33.00
Grilled salmon, red peppers, bacon, green peas, mushrooms, pesto cream sauce
Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$29.00
Porcini mushrooms sauce, parmesan cheese

Steak & Free Range Chicken

Petite Filet MignonUS$35.00
6oz. Grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom demi-glaze sauce
Chicken MarsalaUS$31.00
Chicken breast lightly pounded thin "scaloppini style" & sautéed with a mushroom marsala wine sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables

Lunch Specialties

Scott's Cheese BurgerUS$21.00
Cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, louie dressing
Fish TacosUS$21.00
Deep fried snapper, black beans, rice, mango salsa, cole slaw, cajun aioli, tomatillo salsa
California Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
Marinated grilled chicken, ciabatta bread, Pesto aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, french fries
Crab Club SandwichUS$25.00
Crab salad, Brioche bread, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheddar cheese, bacon, french fries, tarragon aioli
Fish & ChipsUS$21.00
Beer battered red snapper, coleslaw, french fries, tartar sauce
Roasted Vegetable SandwhichUS$17.00
Seasonal roasted vegetables, ciabatta bread, pesto aioli, pepper jack, with house salad

What 360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Scott's Seafood in San Jose is a top choice for seafood lovers, offering "absolutely delicious meals" and a "wonderful up-scale" dining experience. Known for "excellent service," the restaurant provides a varied menu, including standout dishes like shrimp risotto and crab cakes. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

2,676 Reviews

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Mike
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner at Scott's. It was a wonderful dining experience, as usual. I've never had a bad meal at Scott's.
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Catherine
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Christmas Eve special limited menu was wonderful.
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Sheila
VIP
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lioves seafood saute, trout and halibut. Highly recommend
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William
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very expensive for quality level. Food, service, and ambience were are all ok, just not worth it relative to cost.
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Grace Ann
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always great food wonderful service and Christmas cheer
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Iain
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were fantastic, as was the service. Next time in San Jose, we will be back.
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Paula
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely window table in a restaurant that was festively decorated for the holidays. The service was attentive and the food was delicious. I had the blackened salmon and scampi with asparagus and whipped potatoes. I do wish they had a more extensive wine by the glass list, but they probably prefer that you purchase a bottle. There are not many fine dining options in downtown San Jose so I’m glad that Scott’s has been able to stay in business.
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Mary
San Francisco
84 reviews
3.0
84 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was really great. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly but were mushy and bland. I couldn’t taste any crab flavor. The Caesar salad was so-so, too crunchy and the lettuce was too pale green, almost white and dressing had no punch. The mixed salad that came with the crab cakes was really good. The sea bass was cooked fine but, again, bland and uninspired. Mashed potatoes with the fish were really good. The atmosphere with white table cloths is nice and comfortable to have conversations.
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Ralph
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s was an Anniversary dinner. They were very accommodating to give us the perfect table. Service was spot on and food was outstanding. Differently a must if you are in the area.
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diane
Central Coast
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
the thanksgiving buffet was poorly presented in foil trays, no labels, and insufficient choices. for 95.00 per person we expected something more than what seemed like Costco purchased, reheated food. the salad tasted like it was straight out of a bag. then, to top it off, they added a 5% restaurant surcharge to the bill (what the heck is that for?). Won't go for thanksgiving again, but will be back for their normal seafood fare.
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FAQs

Scott's Seafood - San Jose offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 971-1700.

Scott's Seafood - San Jose is rated 4.5 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.