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1. Pinstripes - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(57)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 7 times today
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Find our Daily Specials on the experiences and offers below. We guarantee we have a special for everyone!
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2. Flores - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(143)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 32 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores San Mateo. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features two separate private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
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3. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame
4.5
Awesome(1198)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 10 times today
Welcome back Chef Rodriguez!As Chef Jose Rodriguez puts it aptly: ''When I am not in the kitchen cooking, I am experimenting and reinventing myself continually. I don't know any other way to feel alive.'' After a long hiatus, Chef Rodriguez returns to Trapeze where he always felt at home. Under a new management, Jose is granted the opportunity to express his creativity in his work freely. With years of experience and much amassed recognition in some of the most well known Michelin Star awarded restaurants in the Bay Area, we are all excited to see what wonders he will bring. ''In addition to my regular menu, I'm trying what I call approachable foods - simpler in some cases and more sophisticated creations in other'' said Mr. Rodriguez, who has been working as a private chef and caterer for over 20 years.For reservations larger than 10 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.
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4. Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine
4.7
Exceptional(129)
Price: Moderate
• Nepalese • Half Moon Bay
Discover the rich flavors and authentic taste of Nepal at our family-owned restaurant, where every dish is created with passion and love. Our spices are expertly blended in-house using only the freshest ingredients, and our commitment to sourcing produce from local farmers ensures that every bite is packed with vibrant, seasonal flavor. From traditional momo dumplings to spicy chicken curry, Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine has something for everyone. Plus, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel right at home from the moment you step through the door.Come experience the warmth and hospitality of Chef/owner Ram and his family, and taste the difference that a passion for great food can make.
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5. Amara
4.4
Awesome(19)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Belmont
Booked 6 times today
Step into Amara, where Mediterranean artistry meets timeless elegance. Led by Chef Brett and a Michelin-distinguished team, Amara offers a sun-kissed escape in the Peninsula. Inspired by Greece, Morocco, and Spain, our menu blends tradition with innovation.Indulge in dishes like smoked lamb tajine, black hummus with crispy smelt, and our signature caviar service, paired with a globally curated wine list. The 32 oz Tomahawk steak with za’atar butter is a masterpiece, while whole branzino and braised octopus evoke coastal Mediterranean flavors.Under Executive Sous Chef Linda, desserts shine—Labneh cheesecake, molten harissa chocolate cake, and baklava sundae with rose and pistachio.Nestled in the hills of Belmont along the 280 and 101 corridor, Amara is easily accessible yet beautifully secluded. A lush, candlelit courtyard invites you to linger under twinkling lights.Take a trip to island shores without leaving California.Amara is Paradise found, not for one day but every day.
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6. Vivace - Belmont
4.7
Exceptional(2437)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 22 times today
Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!
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7. India Beach
4.6
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Half Moon Bay
Welcome to India Beach Restaurant, part of the Clay Oven Family. We are El Granada's premier, authentic Indian restaurant for all your eat-in, take-out, catering, and special event needs. We prepare delicious Indian dishes using the centuries old traditional Tandoor fired up to 1000 degrees. Please come and visit us soon!
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8. Pasta Moon
4.6
Exceptional(5378)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 42 times today
A popular destination in Half Moon Bay for 30 years, Pasta Moon Restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available- in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and not the most expensive!). You'll find a cozy setting for lunch or dinner, surrounded by old arched casement windows which once brought light into the Burlingame Public Library, and you'll be served by an attentive and knowledgeable staff.
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9. Mykonos Meze
4.8
Exceptional(1079)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Burlingame
Booked 61 times today
Meze is a traditional culture. From small gatherings for lunch or dinner having different mezes small sample like plates on the table to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail.Mykonos Meze is established in 2020 and set within one of the beautiful and trendy restaurants of downtown Burlingame , in Lorton Ave. The restaurant offers a beautiful and friendly ambience for all occasions. The outdoor patio is perfect for long, relaxed lunches or dinners with friends surrounded by beautiful bougainvillea flowers over our white and blue walls which gives you a feel of sitting in a greek island.
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10. It's Italia
4.8
Exceptional(2102)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 29 times today
It’s Italia opened in 1997 as a San Francisco style trattoria and pizzeria serving gourmet pizzas, house pastas, and creative salads, always with a California Italian flavor.Thirteen years later, having moved into the beautiful Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street Half Moon Bay, our menu has expanded to include seafood and meat selections from our rotisserie and mesquite grill, artful pastas and award winning pizza, creative salads and antipasti, and an array of house desserts. A Tuscan style courtyard patio with fireplaces and a fountain is ideal for large parties and receptions. Our full bar and locally famous bartenders create a lively social ambience nightly. Over one hundred fifty bottles line up on our wine list from Italy, California, France, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.

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