By-Th'-Bucket

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4565 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

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(408) 248-0430
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By-Th'-Bucket - Santa Clara, CA
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Best

The polenta and salmon dish was AMAZING! I have it everytime I go.

Worst

I first ate there 22 years ago. Several years ago, they were good. The last 3 visits have been disappointing. Chicken Saltimbocca used to be great, now it's the same chicken breas...

Large Menu, lots of choices, Good flavors, will try again 10/25/2010

we stopped by last night for an early dinner. The selections are vast.....something for everybody including my mother who prefers ""old style"" dining. A lot of items that I would like to go back again and try. Especially SusieQCup's Salmon and polenta and the cioppino...that sounds interesting!\r \r My hubby had the veal scallopini, and shared some with me.......excellent flavor! I would order this again for sure, more of a brown sauce than the kind that you get at, say, OJ's. My mother ordered the 1/2 rack of lamb, which she enjoyed & was a smaller serving size of meat, perfect for her. I ordered the sirloin and lamb combo. The sauce that came with both was very good! However, I had ordered medium rare lamb and rare steak. I got raw lamb and medium well steak. Too bad the waiter never stopped by to check on us..... he finally came by with the check and asked us if everything was okay (well, yeah, since I didn't eat any of the meat, I guess that was obvious) I explained to him what happened, he looked, nodded, smiled and said ""well they must have gotten it wrong"", and then took it away and brought it back packed to go. As is. Seriously. He also never tried to upsell soup, apps, salad, dessert, which was surprising since we had planned to order some but he had left the table so quickly after taking the main course items that we didn't have the chance, then never saw him again until he brought our order to the table ) nor did he offer to refill drinks. All items which would have brought his tip up, so I figured this was a one person abherration and not the norm for the restaurant.\r \r Bottom line for us: we enjoyed the food , and decided that despite the poor service and lack of caring, we will go back again, try some new items, and definitely request a different waitperson. more

I need more SALMON 9/25/2010

The polenta and salmon dish was AMAZING! I have it everytime I go. more

Good, not great 8/14/2010

I've been here a few times over the years when other people have suggested it, while I think the food is good, it's not great by any means. I think they're expensive for what it is too. You have to try the calms though. more

Excellent Food and Kids Eat Free 5/8/2009

Excellent Food with nice food and beverage menu. Ample parking at the back with back door entry. Servers were patient and friendly! Would go there back again. Pros: Service, Menu, Design, Decor, seating Cons: Service was bit slow but not bad, bit pricey more

OMG has this place gone down hill!! 4/11/2009

I haven’t eaten at BTB for 15 years or so. I used to go there a lot back in the 70's -80's. Got a freebie... more

OMG has this place gone down hill!! 4/11/2009

I haven’t eaten at BTB for 15 years or so. I used to go there a lot back in the 70's -80's. Got a freebie... more

OMG has this place gone down hill!! 4/11/2009

lowtech Provided by Partner
I haven’t eaten at BTB for 15 years or so. I used to go there a lot back in the 70's -80's. Got a freebie for by birthday so we went. I had a Ca... more

OMG has this place gone down hill!! 4/11/2009

lowtech Provided by Partner
I haven’t eaten at BTB for 15 years or so. I used to go there a lot back in the 70's -80's. Got a freebie for by birthday so we went. I had a Ca... more

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I... 5/17/2008

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I have ever been to. It is worse than Denny's, hell it is even... more

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I... 5/17/2008

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I have ever been to. It is worse than Denny's, hell it is even... more

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I... 5/17/2008

Channing Provided by Partner
This is the absolute worst restaurant that I have ever been to. It is worse than Denny's, hell it is even worse than the Circus Circus buffet. It... more

This is the absolute worst restaurant that I... 5/17/2008

Channing Provided by Partner
This is the absolute worst restaurant that I have ever been to. It is worse than Denny's, hell it is even worse than the Circus Circus buffet. It... more

Poor marks 12/5/2007

Ate here twice in 2 wks. Both time it was less than tasty. The person seating people was very rude and... more

Poor marks 12/5/2007

Ate here twice in 2 wks. Both time it was less than tasty. The person seating people was very rude and... more

Poor marks 12/5/2007

daisymae Provided by Partner
Ate here twice in 2 wks. Both time it was less than tasty. The person seating people was very rude and unhappy being there. No smile, no nothing... more

Poor marks 12/5/2007

daisymae Provided by Partner
Ate here twice in 2 wks. Both time it was less than tasty. The person seating people was very rude and unhappy being there. No smile, no nothing... more

Incredible Cioppino! 8/3/2007

My husband and I have been frequenting BtB for over a decade, and we have yet to be disappointed. It's a wee bit pricey for us (otherwise we'd eat there every week), but the portions do measure up to the prices, and the food is just wonderful. We've taken out-of-town friends for their heavenly cioppino, and even the native San Franciscans have to admit they do something to the broth that sets it apart from other ""good"" versions; in ten years, my husband has only ordered something other than the cioppino one time, and even our younger daughter has been slurping it up since she was two years old. Both our kids have always loved it there (the cheerful wait staff brings crayons in a tiny bucket, which they find hilarious), and we rarely have any boxes to take home, which translates into clean plates and happy parents! The atmosphere is pleasantly dim, cozy and friendly, and the noise level can rise a bit as the room fills - but that's exactly why we like it. How often do you hear about a ""nice"" restaurant, with great food on a huge menu, romantic enough for a man to propose, where people also feel comfortable bringing their kids and celebrating in large, exuberant groups?! Pros: Excellent food, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, never a problem parking Cons: Long wait for table without reservations, can get crowded more

Steak, seafood, good drinks 1/12/2007

I met some friends here while on a business trip and totally loved it. The steak was cooked to meet a Texan's standards. We had drinks, appetizers, and shut the restaurant down well after closing. The service here was fantastic and the waitstaff very friendly and accomodating. I have no idea how to get back here, but would if I could, hehe. Pros: food, service more

Italian and seafood together 1/2/2007

If you're looking for a loud, fun, unpretentious restaurant for Italian food and get togethers, this is... more

Italian and seafood together 1/2/2007

If you're looking for a loud, fun, unpretentious restaurant for Italian food and get togethers, this is... more
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    \r The name is unfortunate, evocative of KFC, or worse. But after you've managed to persevere for 40 years, you don't go changing the name just to suit the young upstarts....

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