The Van's 'On The Hill'Van's reviewNice surprise! Quality food! Our son discovered this restaurant although we meant to try it years ago.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful view...ask to sitBeautiful view...ask to sit near the window! Food & service were great. I will be returning again.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways good!We always enjoy Van's. It is a regular stop for us.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMA wonderful dinner as always.A wonderful dinner as always. If you want a great steak you will find it at the Van's.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI call this restaurant "oldI call this restaurant "old school", it has an old-fashioned ambience and the service is impeccable. Our dinner lasted almost 2 1/2 hrs because we wanted to take our time. Our waiter understood this and his timing was spot on. We never felt rushed, were just able to relax and enjoy each other's company, the good food and beautiful view.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMBusy restaurant, booking advised.Busy restaurant, booking advised. That said, they have lots of tables spread over several rooms so you could get lucky. Great view of the bay. Been there a couple of times now, owner always there keeping an eye on things which is good sign. Happy to tell you the history of the restaurant / area if you have time. Worth a visit.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a great meal at TheAlways a great meal at The Vans! The service is terrific!3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a great place to go.Always a great place to go. Excellent food and service.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was the perfect place forIt was the perfect place for 6 friends, who have not seen each other for a while, to have a delicious dinner and be able to visit. The food was excellent and our waiter was efficient, but not intrusive--gave us ample time to visit as well as place our order. We had a great time and will definitely return!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMLunch at The Van'sUsually have dinner at The Van's, but found lunch to be equally good.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMeverything was great excepteverything was great except my husband ordered the prime rib, which is usually delicious but not this time, we had to send it back because it was tough, he had the filet mignion instead and it was very good3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMPrawns & Sand Dab entreesPrawns & Sand Dab entrees were very good. Service was great & the owner was very friendly to his customers of all ages!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother Home RunSuperb NY strip steak, prepared perfectly. Outstanding service, best view in mid-San Francisco Peninsula. I recommend you schedule your time there before and after sunset for the best viewing. The ambiance is uniquely odd, but totally enjoyable.2/23/2013 12:00:00 AMBest local steak to the RedwoodBest local steak to the Redwood Shores, San Carlos, and Belmont area hands down. Had the NY strip. Wonderful!2/15/2013 12:00:00 AMBay Area FavoriteOur favorite Bay Area restaurant. Brought a couple of out of town friends for their first visit; they were impressed. They liked the variety offered by the menu; something of which we 'veterans' of The Van's dining experience have grown accustomed.1/13/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent meal, excellentExcellent meal, excellent service, wonderful ambiance! We'll be back!12/26/2012 12:00:00 AMwe had the best Christmaswe had the best Christmas eve dinner, I had their prime rib and it was delicious, quite a generous portion too! The service was great!12/24/2012 12:00:00 AM