Clara's Junction

Reviews

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  Conrad Schapira

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Tried this new place in Santa Clara at a former Carl's Jr location near Levi Stadium. The owners have done a very good job of making this place into a very good casual eating place, with a nice exterior patio and interior shared eating and bar area with many sports events on numerous TV's. I had the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, which consisted of sushi rice, edamame, avocado, nori, cucumber kimchi, sesame, chili aioli. This was delicious. The service was good.
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  Sandra Gallardo

  3 days ago
  1.0
  ( part 1 ) (There are 3 parts to this review) If I could give negative stars for service, I would . He have been patrons here since it opened, great location, and the food is good , but mostly we loved the atmosphere and it was fun for the family. In the past year we had a total of 4 separate instances where the server Brianna H. Had the worst attitude. Shes rude, literally piles up the plate orders at the end of the table and says “ just pass it on “ same with drinks. I don’t want to use the racism card, but after last night I strongly believe Brianna has an issue serving us. Because she had no problem showing how much she hates it. We decided to take the kids there and since we had small children we had planned a paint night for them ( a total of 4 kids) the kids worked on their art , while we ordered food . We had invited family that were absolutely thrilled with the spot , as we were. It’s sad that because of Brianna H. We will no longer return there and have no problem sharing our experience, so this doesn’t happen to anyone else . The food took a little longer ,but that was not an issue, we understood it was a slow night, and from what the manager Henry Hiatt explained “they were short staffed “ so when the Cesar salad came out and two sets of wings , I noticed we had no silverware on our table , so I went inside after about 20 minutes after the salad had arrived and asked Brianna H. If she could hand me about 4 forks . She replied with an attitude “ I’ll bring them out when the food comes out” so , once again , because I am already familiar with her bad attitude, I didn’t want to make a big deal about it. The kids had finished their paintings and I set them up to dry on the bench next to our table. A family of 6 with a small child showed up shortly after and she said with an attitude and a terrible tone “ can you move your stuff “ so I did. She placed the family in a table that would normally fit 4 people and added and extra chair. I heard one of the man in the group say to her , the table wasn’t big enough, especially because they had a small lap child. To them she replied “ well you either sit here or you don’t get served at all” From what I could see there were only two servers that night Brianna H. Handling the left side of the patio area and the other server a really nice guy that has helped us before ( I apologize I can’t remember his name ) The right side of the patio , that was a bit more crowded. So I’m assuming that’s why she told them they had no choice but to sit at that table . I wish I would have taken a picture of what that family looked like crammed up in that table , but for the owners sake there’s cameras everywhere that will back up what I’m writing. We had ordered 4 sprites for the kids and we set them up on the table they were eating at we had set up a table cover for them . Brianna H. Proceeded to toss all 4 sprites. When the kids came back after playing some games. I hadn’t noticed she had tossed the drinks until one of the kids asked where his sprite was. When I asked Brianna to replace the drinks she was visibly annoyed by that . We started to clean up and collected our items and disposed any trash we could see. My brother , my sister in law , my mother all cleaned up and tossed any trash. She walks by and says just leave it. I said no we got it , no worries. Everyone in our group noticed her horrible attitude and asked if that was ok. We just kept apologizing for her assuming it was more of a personality trait. Shared how in three other instances she had served us , she was exactly the same . I remember one other occasion I had asked for suggestions off the menu. She seemed bothered I had asked her and her response was “ I haven’t tried them , so I wouldn’t know “ . Going back to yesterday . We ended the night, I guess I found out today , she had approached my Brother and asked him “ are you going to pay now” I mean how rude!!!
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  Nightlybluez

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Went for superbowl tailgate party. Awesome environment, the staff were super friendly even though they were packed. Would definitely recommend this place.
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  Kim Johnsen

  Feb 26, 2026
  5.0
  We make it a weekly tradition to visit Clara’s Junction, and it never disappoints. Located in the former Carl’s Jr. building, the restaurant did something incredibly clever — they kept one of the original booths from the old space as a fun nod to the past. It adds such a unique and nostalgic touch! Inside, there are plenty of TVs, making it a perfect spot to catch all the sports action. The menu has lots of delicious options, and the herb fries are an absolute must — they’re our favorite. Pair that with the great selection of beers on tap, and you’re set. The outdoor space behind the restaurant is just as welcoming, with more TVs and even a BBQ setup. It’s a fantastic gathering spot, especially given it’s within walking distance of Levi's Stadium and the Santa Clara Convention Center. What keeps us coming back week after week, though, is the outstanding service. Cameron truly provides the best service around, and manager Henry runs a top-notch operation. This place is not to be missed!
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  Cindy Westby

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  Skip the high prices of Levi's stadium, Clara's Junction is where it's AT! (Even to watch other events) Family friendly, and RIGHT next to the light rail. The cocktails are excellent and tons of food options. Taco truck, fire pit, in addition to the restaurant - it's really fun year round!

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