Henry's Hi-Life

I grew up at the Hi-LIfe, learned how to cook, how to work, how to socialize, how to run a business and how to treat people with respect. Henry and my family taught me these things. I learned everything I know about BBQ and Meats from the Hi-Life and in my opinion it's the only way to do it. I am third generation family owner and have spent my entire life in San Jose. I love this place, and I...

A complimentary tray of crispy Indian crackers is often served with the drinks.

If nothing suits your fancy on the menu, ask the bartender to whip you up something original. Additionally, Little Branch also serves Czechvar, Newcastle Brown Ale and Hoegaarden, plus a red and a white wine.

The "speakeasy atmosphere" will transport you at this Village "cocktail oasis" from all-star mixologist Sasha Petraske, a "dark, secretive" basement where the "bespoke cocktails" are "conversation pieces in and of themselves"; despite being cash-only and "crazy expensive", it's so "killer" that you should expect "a bit of a hassle to get a seat."

This faux speakeasy is identified with nothing more than a subtle plaque affixed to the door. Once you’re downstairs in the quirkily shaped basement space, you see the point. The bar is pleasantly crowded but not at all intolerable; the bartenders take things seriously back there. Here the martinis are stirred unless you ask for shaken, with a bit of vermouth unless you ask for more, and with...

The not-so-exclusive brother of Milk & Honey, Little Branch offers an stringent mix of premium concoctions made with fresh ingredients, and live jazz has been known the shake loose any of the tension in the air.

This discreet hideaway in the West Village could easily coast on nostalgia alone, with jazz trios, vintage portraiture, and a waitstaff clad in flapper attire. The drinks menu reads like a list of your grandparents' favorites—Presbyterians, sidecars, whiskey cobblers—but mixologist Sasha Petraske's obsessive attention to detail and penchant for over-the-top garnishes and pristine fresh...

Henry's HiLife have been proudly serving San Jose, California the finest steaks, chicken and pork chops since 1960. We are conveniently located one block from the HP Pavilion at San Jose, at 301 West St. John Street. We have a fully stocked bar with no less than fifteen taps of your favorite beer as well as bottled beer and top shelf alcohol for cocktails or shots.