4 Best Cocktail Bars In San Mateo

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1. Stella Burlingame

4.6

Exceptional(45)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Burlingame

Booked 37 times today

Stella Burlingame is a culinary gem in the heart of Burlingame, bringing the flavors of the Alps to California. Under Chef Matteo Ferrari's guidance, the menu offers a rich gastronomic journey featuring braised meats, velvety risottos, tantalizing pastas, and comforting ragus. Highlights include Chef Matteo's signature Veal Osso Buco over Mascarpone Polenta and Nonna's Housemade Potato Gnocchi. Stella Burlingame is committed to authenticity, honoring the pasta traditions of Northern Italy while incorporating rustic flavors from mountainous regions. Each dish captures the essence of Italian cuisine, blending tradition with innovation. To enhance your dining experience, Stella offers an extensive Full Bar with expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of Italian and California wines. The attentive staff is ready to guide you through this unforgettable culinary adventure.

2. Timber & Salt

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4.7

Exceptional(757)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Redwood City

Booked 19 times today

Timber & Salt in Redwood City is a cocktail lover's paradise, offering a remarkable selection of hand-crafted cocktails that are as inventive as they are delightful. The cocktail program is a standout, featuring "super creative cocktails" made with select spirits, house-made syrups, and specialty garnishes. Guests rave about the "outstanding cocktails," with one review noting that they are "very well made and inventive," perfectly complementing the exquisite dishes crafted by award-winning chef Joshua Regal. Whether you're enjoying a drink on their cozy heated patio or inside their intimate dining area, Timber & Salt promises a memorable cocktail experience.

3. It's Italia

4.8

Exceptional(2112)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Half Moon Bay

Booked 22 times today

Nestled in the heart of Half Moon Bay, It’s Italia is renowned for its vibrant cocktail bar that perfectly complements its exquisite California-Italian cuisine. The bar, staffed by “locally famous bartenders,” crafts cocktails that are as creative as they are delicious, with the lavender lemon drop being a standout favorite among patrons. Guests rave about the "great drinks" and "fun cocktails," making the bar an ideal spot for a lively night out. Whether you're enjoying a refreshing cocktail in their beautiful Tuscan-style courtyard or inside with a warm ambiance, It’s Italia promises a cocktail experience that is both memorable and delightful.

4. La Viga Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(368)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Redwood City

Booked 21 times today

La Viga Seafood in Redwood City offers an exceptional seafood experience that delights all who visit. Renowned for its "fresh and flavorful" dishes, the restaurant artfully combines Mexican culinary traditions with exquisite seafood. Diners rave about the "Ceviche Trio," which is described as "fresh, tangy, and fabulous," and the "Casuelito del mar," a seafood medley in a tequila tomato cream sauce that is "absolutely to die for." The vibrant and creative menu, featuring dishes like coconut shrimp and seafood enchiladas, showcases the authentic essence of Progressive Mexican Seafood Cuisine. With its outstanding service and inviting atmosphere, La Viga is a hidden gem worth discovering.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Stella Burlingame

2. Timber & Salt

3. It's Italia

4. La Viga Seafood

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