Henry's Hi-Life
Best Barbecue in San Jose · CA
Ribs in an 1880s boarding house since 1960.
Henry's Hi-Life has been San Jose's oak-fired barbecue steakhouse since 1960, a wood-paneled institution now steps from the Sharks' arena where flame-broiled steaks and fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs come with garlic bread and a heap of nostalgia. Regulars have kept the booths full for six decades.
A downtown San Jose classic for 65 years, Henry's Hi-Life is the 2025 Centurion Award winner.
What they're known for
- Oak-wood flame-broiled steaks
- Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs
- Garlic bread & barbecue chicken
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Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Barbecue in San Jose San Jose, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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