Poor House Bistro

4.4(1,523)

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Location & Hours

Address

317 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
San Jose, CA 95110
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(408) 292-5837

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About Poor House Bistro

Eatery in an old house serving New Orleans-inspired food like po' boys, with live music on weekends.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 1,523 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Doug King

3 months ago

Excellent Cajun/Creole restaurant (the best in the area IMO). My favorite is the Poor House Poor Boy sandwich. The daily specials are always worth a look. They also occasionally have live music and ev...

Robert George

9 months ago

I've wanted to visit PHB for a while and got the opportunity tonight. It was worth the wait. We went early at 4pm and there wasn't a crowd. We ordered the combo with jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and...

Ironice

4 months ago

The pianist they had playing live music was really nice and the chicken and waffles was pretty decent too, not the biggest fan of bussing your table yourself especially for the price but if that doesn...

Fran Goodman

a month ago

I had not been since they moved to the new location.It is a busy area close to SAP but the same warm, 🤗 ng spirit with a great music. We saw Jinx Jones Americana, Rockabilly/blues. Very fun.

Dasha Elgart

4 months ago

Very quaint and cute little place located in an old Victorian house with a nice backyard. Delicious Cajun food, great authentic flavors. Very nice and attentive staff.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant is generally well-received, offering a pleasant dining experience with good food and atmosphere. The restaurant is considered a desirable spot, particularly for pre-event meals.

Customer Favorites

The Poor House Poor Boy sandwich, chicken and waffles, and the combo with jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and rice are popular choices. Popcorn shrimp and beignets are also well-liked.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as warm, quaint, cozy, and cute, with indoor seating in a historic house and outdoor seating available. The staff is consistently praised for being friendly and attentive.

Value & Quality

The food is described as delicious, authentic, and flavorful, with daily specials worth considering. One review mentioned that the price may not justify the self-service aspect.

Areas for Improvement

Bussing your own table despite the price was a concern for one reviewer.

Recent Trends

The restaurant's new location is noted as being in a busy area, with live music events being a notable draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Poor House Bistro located?

Poor House Bistro is located at 317 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA.

What is the price range at Poor House Bistro?

Poor House Bistro is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Poor House Bistro?

The listed hours for Poor House Bistro are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Poor House Bistro?

Call Poor House Bistro at (408) 292-5837. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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