Message from The Counter Santana Row
Step into The Counter? and you're greeted with a clipboard and an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger. Our 312,120+ different burger combinations make every burger as unique as each customer. Rarely is the same burger made twice in one day. Anti-Established in 2003, The Counter? is the 21st century's bold answer to the classic burger joint. Ushering in a fresh era of industrial decor, today's music, cold beer, unique wines, cocktails, and burger options that are only limited by your imagination. Great for Lunch, dinner, a date or birthday party. Check out our burger of the month and shake of the month.
Editorial by Citysearch
Create your dream burger at The Counter in San Jose from more than 312,120 burger combinations.Key Points
- 312,210+ Burger combos
- Dine-in or take out
- Cold beer & great cocktails
Insider Pages Reviews for The Counter Santana Row
The Counter is a great place to go for the true burger lover. There are endless options for bread, spread, and toppings. It is a great way to experiment away from the everyday cheeseburger and try out something a little more gourmet. Personally I love the chipotle mayo with pepperjack cheese and bacon. Delicious! The cheese fries or sweet potato fries are also an excellent choice.
Located in Santana Row makes the Counter perpetually busy. Service is fast though so it's usually worth the wait. The menu options are long, so not for the extremely indecisive :)
Posted 06/04/08 | Report Abuse
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The Counter is a fun concept in that there are options for every aspect of the "burger" you order. There is something for everyone, which makes it a good place for picky eaters, including chicken, turkey and veggie burger options. The hardest part is deciding what combination you want to try! There is a casual atmosphere, but they do not take reservations so when it is busy there is a wait for a table. And, yes, the sweet potato fries are excellent.
Posted 05/29/08 | Report Abuse
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I really like the burgers here, you have soo many choices! But the think I keep coming back for are the sweet potatoes fries. Service here is good, but it can get busy. I have to warn you, you will leave here smelling like burgers and fries. If you don't mind doing your own ordering, sit outside to avoid it.
Posted 05/20/08 | Report Abuse
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This place, located at Santana Row is a great burger joint. It's a little classier then most restaurants of it's kind, probably because of its location, but the service is still friendly. You can pick and choose any kind of burger you want, but make sure you at least try the sweet potato fries. It can get a little busy on weekends, but at least when I was there I didn't have to wait long. Give it a try if you are in the mood for a burger.
Posted 05/19/08 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Amazing Burger
by MaheshR
When ever i go to this place,i like trying different combination every time.Nice Ambiance!
Posted 09/30/09
Annoying staff
by madison311
The psycho waitress at this place kept hitting on my boyfriend repeatedly, to the point that he suggested we leave...which we did. The rest of the staff was also talking very loud so everyone could hear them about what they did the previous night. Lots of annoying giggling. The staff was also rude and uppity even for a burger joint! The order took forever to come out even though the place had no other customers and it was already time for the dinner rush- but it didn't matter since we left because my boyfriend was uncomfortable with the desperate psycho waitress (with her dumb pigtails and all, lol). I would never recommend this place to anyone. Horrible experience for us.
Pros: Clean
Cons: Rude service, slow
Posted 04/08/09
Metrosexual Delight
by FrenchTwister457
This place is A-MAZING. I took my partner Brando and with the lights and flare, its the trendiestest themed cutest metro place to BEEE!!! I saw at least 6 of my friends always eating there to get some foods in their tummies before we all go out and paint the town pink lol!!! i luv it i luv it i luv ittt!!!!!
Pros: lots of hot 30-45 year old men
Cons: slow service and crowding
Posted 07/23/08
The Counter puts a new spin on the American Classic Hamburger!
by charlie1234
First of all, The Counter is just cool! The architecture, the ambience, the feeling of the place ... and the staff is really friendly and attentive. Even the menu is a fun fresh, yet very efficient way to plan YOUR perfect hamburger. Maybe its all the cooking shows on TV, but I'm impressed with how well planned The Counter is! The Counter really gets it Right! You can have something different every time, just by mixing up your chosen ingredients .. or you can settle in on the classic Perfect Hamburger made your way , and know that's what you'll get everytime. I've been to both Santana Row & Palo Alto locations ... and I highly recommend The Counter. They have taken the Art of "Burger" to new heights! This is a fun place with all fresh ingredients and even if you think you've thought of everything ... I bet you'll see a few new ideas about how your burger should be made! Just go ... you'll love The Counter!
Pros: Great locations for shopping and to see & be seen
Cons: none
Posted 11/29/07
This is a special kind of burger place!
by sandpip6
The only place you can choose amongst scores of fresh cheeses, sauces and toppings to custom build your own all natural burger!! Full bar and great, fun vibe too. Outdoor patio for the nice days.
Posted 11/28/07
Awesome burgers, atmosphere and people!!
by vickikaufman
Great place to just hang out and have great food. Very highly recommended...but wear stretchy pants because you'll fill up!!
Pros: Best fries...including sweet potatoe, pickle fries and onion strings! Burgers are beyond compare!! Lots of parking available and great location....
Posted 11/28/07