Town Restaurant - San Carlos, CA

Town

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Address:
716 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Neighborhood:
San Carlos

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.townsc.com
Email: julia@avenir-rg.com
Phone: (650) 595-3003 x7
Hours of Operation: Lunch:Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Monday-Friday - Mid-Day Menu: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm-9:00pm
Bar: 11:30am-12:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse, Californian
Executive Chef: Jeremy Cheng
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: Cherry Street
Public Transit: Located walking distance from the San Carlos Cal Train Station
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Street parking in the front of Town on Laurel Street. Also there is a large free public parking lot in the rear of the restaurant.

A word from Town

Town opened in March of 2006. Located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Town features hand cut steaks & chops, the freshest seafood, local organic produce, hand crafted cocktails, and a wine list with a focus on California, Washington and Oregon wines.

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot

Diner Reviews

"Weekend brunch slightly expands the already good variety of lunch selections. My Dungeness crab sandwich served plenty of crab meat on a lobster roll. Two of our group had the steaks, which were cooked as ordered, and the fourth had the waffle chicken. We shared tastes, and all enjoyed each of the entrees. A side of sauteed mushrooms was tasty. Add a small salad and a nice bottle of wine from a small winery, and it was a pleasant dining experience. Our waitress was quite pleasant and quite knowledgeable about the menu and wine options. My wife and I have eaten at Town a few times, and it always shines."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Recently had brunch here for five on a Saturday-- very busy place! The food was excellent-- bellinis tasty. Our service was a bit slow we did seem to wait around for the bill for some time. I will chalk that up to it just being busy. Friendly staff and food arrived quickly."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Once for group (7) lunch, and once for same size group dinner. Good food, good service, reasonable prices, and plan to come back."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"just fine. Kind of a chain feel to it. Food was fine. Service was fine. It was crowded though and seemed to be a go-to spot for locals as it was packed on a tuesday night."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"The bread pudding is reason enough to go back to Town."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I been going to Town for years it is my favorite. I was very disappointed this time. I always order the cabbage salad and it was really small and not as yummy as usual. Very disappointed."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"I met several colleagues for drinks to continue a professional discussion, and it turned into dinner and a lively conversation. The service was very friendly and suggested great options and made our stay pleasant and one that we will repeat for sure."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Town is a great experience. The food is ALWAYS great and the service is always with a smile. Its pricey but worth a visit."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"We've found a new Favorite go to place! Town has it all in a cozy up to date decor. Weekend dinner reservations can Be difficult to get but you shouldn't let that stop you! Will have to try a brunch one if these days! Great, atmosphere and staff! Went for a special birthday and the do make it special! So special that we had to go back a few weeks later for our late valentines dinner!"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"I Love this place, excellent food, excellent service."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We've been here twice now once for dinner and once for brunch and both times were amazing! The food is great the service is wonderful and what I love best is they don't dumb it down for kids. They have a lovely menu for 12 and under and I don't feel guilty for bringing my 3 and 6 yr olds to a really nice restaurant! They are now our go to when company wants to go somewhere really great for dinner."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"The food is the same, the service is starting to decay. Been here many times and always had a terrific server. Not this time. And the noise level is out of hand now. I won't be returning for a while."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"My wife and I decided to celebrate our 12-year anniversary here and they pulled out all the stops! Custom menu celebrating our anniversary, salmon cevichè appetizer and bread pudding desert on the house, and great service all around! I frequent this restaurant and this evening was the best yet! Definitely 5-stars in every way!"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Everytime I go to The Town I plan to try something new but always end up ordering the rib steak because it is so juicy, flavorful and mouth watering delicious! The Town is one of the few restaurants that cooks the meat the way you want it. I like mine well done, no pink which is hard to get and they haven't disappointed yet! The Town is the perfect place to take someone out for a nice all around dining experience."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Met some colleagues and peers for a business lunch and Town proved to be a warm, friendly yet professional spot for a good meal and engaging lunch. The wait staff was very accommodating to dietary needs and quite helpful with suggestions and the food was superb. I will return as Town was a sure bet for a well prepared and served treat."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We love this place. What a great menu with a big assortment and attentive service. Plus, the bar makes for great "beautiful" people viewing. We always at least make one reservation and usually two while in town on business. Highly recommend you try this one out."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My dinner was excellent. My only complaint would be the service. While waiting for my table I attempted to order a drink, this was at 4:50 so the place wasn't crowded. I sat at the bar and watched the bartenders chat and change the channel on the tv. The guy sitting next to me told me it took him forever to get a drink so I gave up leaning over the bar trying to attract their attention. The service at the table wasn't much better. The waiters spent a lot of time chatting and watching tv at the bar."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Met friends for lunch and reminiscing - booth seating helped create good communication in a noisy restaurant. The place was full from noon and reservation was essential. The food was tasty from an exciting menu. Presentation was interesting and appetising. The server was attentive and patient, and was knowledgeable about the dishes on offer. With the kitchen on full view of the restaurant, all could see the organisation and efficiency of the chefs. Service was fast, accurate, and most pleasant! My non-alcoholic cocktail, based on crushed cucumber and ginger was tasty but served in an old, recycled jam jar, which was a bit off-putting. It's probably more of a business lunch venue but clearly an in-place; worth a visit but book in advance!"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"If you didn't want big steaks it was not so good. Had soup, ceasar and meatloaf. All sup- standard. It was a disappointment"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"We celebrated our valentines day a few days after on the 17th and I made a note of it in our reservation. Town made us really feel special, they made a custom menu title for us, server greeted us and noted it was our valentines day as well. I also put in our reservation that we would like to be at the chefs counter- even better we got a table next to the chefs kitchen and fireplace! The food was amazing and the service was great."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Made a reservation as I yelped beforehand and knew it was always crowded on weekends. When we arrived, parking was very hard to find and though we made reservations, we waited 10-15 mins for a table like everyone else in line. We waited so long for drinks. We waited so long for out food. We waited so long for our check. Beyond that, the food was spectacular! Best Benedict's I've ever had. Awesome mixed drinks. Pretty decor. Very loud, but not Cheesecake Factory loud. Expensive, but easy to spend more or less and still get a great meal."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Man, they did not let me down. I ordered the bone in ribeye and got the mac and cheese (I asked them to add blue cheese to it which they happily did and I happily inhaled) and the cauliflower as my sides. The ribeye was a downright beautiful medium rare and was everything you are hoping for when you order a steak like that. Even the cauliflower was awesome! I'd love to give Town 5 stars, but we had about a 30 minute wait before being seated with reservations. Service is slow in the same way. The waiters are great and attentive as they can be, but a little extra support and the combination of service and food would make an evening at Town an experience hard to come by. All in all I had a great and delicious evening! Thanks guys!"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Came here for Valentine's Day brunch. Loved the ambience but our server was almost non-existent. Didn't check back after our food came, didn't ask if we'd like another drink - wasn't enthused...put a damper on what could have been a great experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We always enjoy our dinners at Town. Great food, wine and service. We were lucky enough to have JJ serve us again - he is so energetic and fun!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Ordered the skirt steak.....best I've ever eaten....juicy, tender, delicious."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"I eat here pretty often and find each night of the week to be different although it is a testament to the quality of this place that every night is busy but Thursday - Saturday are packed. The service is excellent here IMO and the food matches. We went simple, Wedge Salads (thanks for remembering the extra Blue cheese, Ribeye for me and Horseradish encrusted Filet for my buddy. Both cooked perfectly and bread pudding for dessert. Probably not my cardiologists first choice but a great meal served timely and with good wine to complement. Service as mentioned before was consistent and attentive without being intrusive"
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Don't be tardy in making reservations otherwise you may not get the date and time you want."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"It's gotten a little more popular since I first started coming here but I think that has a lot to do with the food. It's never been a disappointment. Their bread pudding is my favorite dessert of all time and their cocktails are fabulous. Whether you like steak, seafood, or chicken, this place has something for you. I always recommend their warm napa cabbage salad, broiled salmon, crwamed spinach and mac and cheese. Can't go wrong with any of those."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I have eaten here many time since it opened. I moved away for seven years. When I would visit the bay area, I made sure to stop in for a meal. I enjoy many if the menu items. However, I need my warm napa cabbage salad fix frequently."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Been here several times and it is consistently good. Menu is varied and food has always been perfectly cooked and tasty. Service has always been friendly and attentive. Definitely a "go-to" place for those on the mid-peninsula."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"For my wife's birthday, I surprised her by renting a red Chevy Camaro Convertible and took her to one of our favorite spots, Town in San Carlos. When we got there, I prearranged to have her long time college friend, who flew in from Iowa that morning, to meet us there. She tapped my wife on the shoulder and asked her, "Can I join you for lunch?". My wife turned to her and started screaming, which was immediately followed by tears. We all had an awesome lunch and awesome day. The top of our menus also had a happy birthday wish to my wife. Town also provided a very nice birthday dessert for my wife as well."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The food and cocktails were great as always. We love this restaurant, BUT Unfortunately the service was terrible. We sat for 45 minutes waiting for someone To clear our plates, see how dinner was And take our dessert /drink order. That was only because we asked the hostess To ease find our waiter who had disappeared."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Starting with a nice selection of mixed drinks and moving on to a huge assortment of appetizer and entree selections...who could make any decisions? The whiskey cocktails were delicious! Our menu heading featured our son in law's name and Happy Birthday so that was extra special. Our waiter, Chris was especially attentive and gave good suggestions for ordering. We had the filet, salmon, and port chop with a delicious assortment of sides to go along with some tasty appetizers. He noticed that it was also our anniversary and was kind enough to celebrate both events with complimentary desserts. The bread pudding and six layer chocolate cake were superb and just what we would have wanted. We could not have had a more wonderful dinner!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I really enjoyed dining at Town. Great food and service and fun for a fancy night out!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"I really like Town, especially their bread pudding - an absolute necessity if you are coming here, and that's coming from someone who doesn't like bread pudding! It's usually noisy in here"
Dined on 1/29/2014
"We had a great meal but 6 of us were stuffed into a booth that would have been perfect for 4!"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I had lunch with two relatives at Town. One needed Paleo diet friendly menu items and the other gluten free foods. The staff had searched Paleo on line prior to our arrival and were very prepared to offer suggestions to my sister. There was also a complete gluten free menu for my cousin. We couldn't have been happier and the food, service and ambiance was wonderful. I will definitely recommend Town and will go again."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Free birthday celebration perks: customized menus and bread pudding dessert!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I love Town. The food is very good. Especially the rib-eye steak. The sides are all good except for the potato au gratin that we got this last time didn't really have any flavor. This is our go to spot for steak."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I was impressed and shocked to see my name on the menu celebrating my Bday.......what a surprise.......The food selection was great.......the appetizers were out of bounds....especially the california roll.....which we ordered another one after having one tray already.....Other appetizers were also good...... The main entree was off the hook as 4 of us had the filet mignon soft and tender.....One of the grandkids orderd the teriyaki skirt steak which she loved......chicken enchiladas were also outstanding along with the Bone in rib eye steak.....We all sorta each tried each other dishes to see just what each dinner tasted like.....OUTSTANDING !! I would suggest the restaurant anytime.......... Thank You"
Dined on 1/24/2014

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