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Poor House Bistro

Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Rock Club$$$$

Central San Jose, San Jose

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Poor House Bistro

8.3^/10

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Ranked #5 for barbecue in San Jose
"Bbq chicken po boy is pretty spicy, messy and awesome"(14 Tips)
"The BBQ shrimp platter is the most delicious thing on the planet."(9 Tips)
"Cajun fries are out of this world!"(4 Tips)
"The blackened chicken and tasso pasta was delicious!"(2 Tips)

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Cat GurinskyMarch 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Don't forget to get a side of corn bread with your meal! My favorite meal is their special of shredded pork over biscuits.
TopherJune 6, 2017
Amazing food! All of it!! Cool ambiance. Great music. Cooks are fun to interact with. Cashiers are hot or miss with regards to personality. Bathrooms are gross! (Both guys and girls).
Chuck CoulsonOctober 18, 2019
Been here 5+ times
One of the few places left in the Bay Area to get good New Orleans food! The BBQ shrimp are great! Grab a table outside, pick up one of the man craft beers on tap, and listen to some great live music!
Anna JamesFebruary 23, 2016
BBQ shrimp in the PhB specialities section is very very good. And don't leave without having their Bread pudding; it's super delicious.
Venkatesh HodavdekarMarch 16, 2015
I tried the BBQ shrimp and loved it. They have love music too. I plan on trying the po boys next time. They looked great.
Nathan DelaneyFebruary 19, 2016
The Poor Boys are delicious and well priced. The flavors are excellent and its a good location for Sharks games.
Aaron PolzinSeptember 15, 2016
Excellent food! Try the red beans and rice! Cajun fries are out of this world!
A BallesterosNovember 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Do all of these things in one visit here: crawfish pasta, sausage bread, an Abita Turbo Dog beer, and listen to the live blues band play.
Erik SchaefferAugust 13, 2013
Blackened chicken and Tasso pasta was great! And you can't go wrong with Abita on tap.
CristinaApril 11, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Don't get the gumbo, jambalaya, or red beans and rice. Flavourless! Stick to the po' boys. The bread pudding is amazing. Beignets are swell too.
Brittany GiudiciFebruary 12, 2015
Cajun fries are delish. Sandwiches are a little light on the meat, a bit heavy on the bread.
Shana NijjarJuly 8, 2014
The BBQ shrimp platter is the most delicious thing on the planet.
Ryan BegnocheNovember 9, 2019
Amazing place! Highly recommend! The Fried Catfish Po Boy was great!
Steven KayeJanuary 6, 2016
So far I've had the chicken gumbo and half a muffaletta. Both great.
Ken SchroederFebruary 24, 2018
Po boy oyster sandwich and chicken salad Awesome
Cynthia LumOctober 1, 2012
The blackened chicken and tasso pasta was delicious! Definitely coming back to try their po boys!
Jen RichMay 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Cajun fries are just the right amount of spicy and are deliciously addicting.
Koll EllisApril 13, 2018
Great spot for live music and tasty vittles!
Brandon HullAugust 25, 2011
Fried catfish po' boy. Must eat. And the Thursday night two-man blues band adds perfect atmosphere.
Ryan OtaAugust 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Bbq chicken po boy is pretty spicy, messy and awesome
MicahOctober 28, 2013
Great NOLA vibe, nice beer selection and solid jambalaya.
Carmen IbarraMarch 2, 2020
Good creole food and live music
Sarah RApril 15, 2018
FYI, the cooking oil that they use for everything in the menu, is canola
MiniMEMay 7, 2021
service is great. food is ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bambi Lynn WareNovember 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great blues music!
Christopher CarlssonAugust 30, 2015
Try the Shrimp Boil (via @Foodspotting)
Christopher CarlssonAugust 30, 2015
Try the Pain Perdu (via @Foodspotting)
jj mcmorrowNovember 19, 2011
This place is sick! Great music during the day on Saturday?! I wonder what it's like at night!
Bambi Lynn WareNovember 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Listening to the wonderful Tia Carroll
John O'DayApril 13, 2013
Crawdads 8.95 a pound on a plate. really good
Bhargav GollaDecember 16, 2015
BBQ Shrimp Jambalaya was delicious
RondaApril 21, 2012
Sausage bread dipped in the bbq shrimp sauce = awesome!
Christian BakerApril 12, 2016
If you can't watch the game from the Shark Tank, watch it here.
Luisa SilvaDecember 28, 2011
The fried oysters are to die for! Yummy :-)
Cathleen BelknapJune 5, 2015
love to drink and eat there
B TurnerDecember 1, 2019
Trash, dont get catfish, seafood platter, fries. Everything was flimsy, not well seasoned with poor service to match. Not even close to creole food.
Nancy SamawiJuly 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cajun fries are on point!
DJanuary 27, 2019
Loved the shrimp po boy
Beau BaldwinNovember 16, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Always a good time!
Vontez DonabyMay 12, 2019
Loved the bbq shrimp po boy
Hard RockerMay 27, 2013
Come for good food and good live music.
brian princeNovember 12, 2010
Been here 5+ times
This place is great. Po boys blues, and beer. How could you go wrong.
Flora MorrowDecember 11, 2012
It's all about the fried oysters!!!
Janet FoutsFebruary 16, 2010
Try the muffaletta and sweet potao fries. Good beignets too!
John LoFrancoJanuary 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The po boy lunch combo is a must do.
Richard SparrowJune 20, 2013
Got to love the Pliny!
Cassidy MartinApril 24, 2018
Po’boy ftw
Heather TholeAugust 22, 2012
Catfish Po'boys...OH BOY!
Diana BustamanteJune 14, 2012
Blues and brews!
Patti H.October 3, 2012
They had Pliny the Elder in the cold case! Woohoo!

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