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SmokeEaters - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
SmokeEaters - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
SmokeEaters - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
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SMOKEEATERS

(4.9 Score)
3175 Mission College Boulevard,
Santa Clara, CA 95054 Directions

Since 1995

Specialty:

✓ Jalapeño Burger ✓ Cubano ✓ The Diesel ✓ Braised Beef Grilled Cheese ✓ California Chicken ✓ Philly Cheesesteak ✓ Skirt Steak ✓ Reuben ✓ Tri Tip ✓ The Rooster ✓ Guacamole and Chips ✓ Tacos ✓ Buffalo Tender ✓ Grilled Steak ✓ Chicken Caesar ✓ Chopped ✓ Chicken Wrap ✓ Basket of Fries ✓ Garlic Fries ✓ Traditional Death ✓ Mango Habanero ✓ Fiery Garlic ✓ Nuclear ✓ Atomic ✓ Honey Sriracha ✓ Traditional ✓ Thai Zing ✓ Garlic Parmesan ✓ Mild ✓ Lemon Pepper ✓ Nashville Tenders ✓ Pesto Club ✓ Chicken Cutlet alla Vodka ✓ Blat ✓ French Dip ✓ Double Smash Burger ✓ Cheeseburger ✓ Hamburger ✓ Cali Burger

"SmokeEaters is a local chain that provides a casual setting where patrons can relish beer, burgers, and a range of flavored wings while enjoying sports broadcasts on television. The bar exudes a cozy atmosphere and is equipped with a sizable big-screen TV and top-quality audio and video devices that allow you to watch your favorite game's events without any disruptions. Their world-famous wings are spicy hot, and their excellent, extensive beer selection is icy cold. They have 45 menu items and 48 beers on tap, and 365 days of sports streaming year-round. Their delicious menu features an array of options, including chicken sandwiches, tenders, burgers, and salads, that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy happy-hour food and save money at the same time.

2026 Update: SmokeEaters offers take-out and delivery. They offer wheelchair-accessible facilities and accept credit card payment options."

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Price:

Wingers
5 Wings $11.99
10 Wings $23.50
15 Wings $34.50
25 Wings $54.00
Tenders
3 Devil Tenders $13.25
6 Devil Tenders $26.00
3 Tenders $13.25
6 Tenders $26.00
2 Nashville Tenders $15.00
Sandos
Nashville Hot Chicken $18.50
Garlic Parm Sandwich $19.00
The Rooster $19.00
The Diesel $20.00
California Chicken $20.00
Pesto Club $19.00
Tri-Tip $19.00
Philly Cheesesteak $20.00
Skirt Steak $23.00
Chicken Wrap $16.00
Chicken Cutlet Alla Vodka $20.00
Blat $16.00
Cubano $18.00
Burgers
Double Smash Burger $18.00
Cheeseburger $18.00
Hamburger $16.00
Cali Burger $21.00
Western Burger $21.00
Jalapeno Burger $19.50
Bacon Cheese Sliders $19.50
Chili Cheeseburger $20.00
Salads
Buffalo Tender Salad $18.00
Chopped Salad $15.00

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Contact:

(408) 970-3300

Mon: 11am - 10pm
Tue-Thu: 11am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am
Sun: 9am - 10pm

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Taplands - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
Taplands - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
Taplands - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
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TAPLANDS

(4.9 Score)
1171 Homestead Road,
Santa Clara, CA 95050 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ PBJ or Grilled Cheese ✓ Caprese ✓ Roast Beef ✓ Cheddar ✓ with Cherry Peppers ✓ Chipotle Aioli and Pickled Onions ✓ Meatball Sub ✓ Big Joe ✓ Cousin Vinny ✓ Popcorn ✓ Marinated Olives ✓ Buffalo Chicken Dip ✓ Tapland's Famous Spicy Deviled Eggs ✓ Charcuterie Board

"Taplands offers 24 spinning craft beers on tap, a cooler provided with highly curated craft beer bottles and cans, a curated selection of beverages, and a menu of snacks and sandwiches using local, raw ingredients. The ambiance of the restaurant is spacious and features multiple TVs that show sports and other entertainment. They also brew their own beer, using 20-plus years of home-brewing experience, allowing them to offer growlers. They have local sports on four screens, 25 rotating beer taps, and a bar menu of paninis, meat and cheese plates, and daily specials. The bar also has quiz night. For your convenience, they also offer a wheelchair-accessible facility.

2026 Update: Taplands has more than 4,000 places that make beer. These places usually produce beer in small batches, around 15 to 30 gallons each time. They create special handmade beers that are served only to customers who come and drink at their taproom."

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Contact:

(408) 709-2990

Mon-Thu: 3pm - 10pm
Fri: 12pm - 12am
Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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Rocco's Ballpark - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
Rocco's Ballpark - Santa Clara, CA Sports Bars
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ROCCO'S BALLPARK

(4.7 Score)
2531 Newhall Street,
Santa Clara, CA 95050 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Grilled Chicken and Caesar Salad ✓ Buffalo Toss ✓ Asian Salad ✓ Side Salad ✓ Fresh Hand-Cut Fries ✓ Mac 'N' Cheese ✓ Hawaiian Rolls

“Rocco’s Ballpark features 11 flat-screen TVs, a 35-foot granite bar, comfortable high-back chairs, a pool table, darts, and an internet jukebox. The bar offers 15 beers on tap along with a wide selection of your favorite liquors. With all major sports packages and plenty of TVs, it’s the perfect place to catch every game. They aimed to revive the fundamental elements that had made this local venue an ideal spot for indulging in delicious hot food, refreshing cold beer, and exciting sports. The venue offers an array of food options that pair perfectly with your preferred drinks. Rocco's Ballpark accepts all major credit cards. Outdoor seating is also available to enhance your dining experience.”

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Contact:

(408) 564-0810

Mon-Sun: 10am - 12am

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SMOKEEATERS REVIEWS

We got the family meal and it's 100% worth it. Feeds four comfortably. The service is spot on and the wings are nice and flavorful. The Thai Zing is the best one we had. They're really generous with the garlic on their garlic fries. I would definitely recommend getting them if you like that. Besides that, beer is fairly priced with happy hour rates and the like. You can get a pitcher for a bit of savings. There is a TV for basically every table here, it's kind of insane but this is a great place to eat food, drink beer, and watch sports, so definitely go for it.

These perfectly moist, crispy wings with nuclear sauce are some of the best wings I’ve ever tasted. Great ambiance with games on the TV and an impressive variety of drinks on tap, but the food is good enough that I’d go for that alone. 10/10 would recommend.

It was my first time to a sports bar. The experience was fun, especially being able to watch the game or wrestling here. The Jalapeño burger was delicious!!

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TAPLANDS REVIEWS

We arrived too late (Sunday night) and the kitchen was closed but the hummus and chips were tasty. They have a wide selection of beers available. A few games to play for those that are interested. Very chill vibes. Bartender was pleasant. Highly recommend.

Good size, dog friendly, patio. Shaded and partially heated. Nice and spread out for the pups. Beer selection is great and always changing. They do a very good job of keeping a lot of different styles on tap. Check out their homepage for the current taplist.

This place is great, Matt the owner was very friendly and welcoming, they have a great tap selection and excellent food! Will definitely be coming back!

ROCCO'S BALLPARK REVIEWS

There's no on site food but you can bring your own or get some next door at the awesome Achilles Greek. Great service and tons of TVs showing every sport you can think of. (Yes, they even show the Ocho!) During the NFL season, you can watch every game on Sunday. Just the best bar around for sports and fairly priced drinks. Good amount of parking too. Don't sleep on Rocco's, best sports bar in Santa Clara!

First time here and happened to be trivia night. Gonna have to come back again to play. Really really clean and modern with USB plugs at the bar if you need to recharge. Lots of TVs. Bartenders are very attentive and service was good.

great bar beautiful bartenders excellent drinks brand new restrooms dart board huge tvs and a sweet pool table. What more can you ask for oh yeah a jukebox....

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMOKEEATERS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Social Media: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TAPLANDS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Social Media: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROCCO'S BALLPARK Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Contact Info: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Social Media: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10