Amara

Name: Amara
Address: 1015 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, United States, 94002
Telephone: (650) 486-1703
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (23)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

1015 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 486-1703
Website
https://www.amararestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bret Tullis
Private party facilities
Please navigate to https://www.amararestaurants.com/private-affairs/ to submit interest in our Private Event space for party sizes 12 and up.

Location
1015 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Neighborhood
Belmont
Cross street
Ralston and Alameda De Las Pulgas (Carlmont Shopping Center)
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Brunch
Multiple dates available
Brunch at Amara is a slow, sun-warmed ritual, where California’s vibrant bounty meets the soulful rhythms of the Mediterranean. It’s a table filled with spice-laced memories and sun-soaked generosity. - The Shakshuka with poached eggs simmers in North African spices rich with tomato and eggplant. - The Khobz Ma’araf, our Moroccan lamb toast is layered with smoked pepper and wild arugula, served on hearth-grilled sourdough. - Thousand Hole Pancakes arrive warm, kissed with roasted strawberry and sumac. Each dish is a quiet celebration of the lands that inspire us - cumin, harissa, citrus, mint - ingredients chosen with intention, prepared with care. Pair it all with our morning aperitifs - a Campari spritz brightened with fluffy pineapple, an Arabic coffee cocktail with pomegranate and cardamom, or one of our zero-proof sips, crafted with the same care. Our wine list travels the sunlit coasts of the Mediterranean from Sardinian Vermentino to Turkish rosé and Provençal blends, each glass a page in a story that stretches from coastal France to southern Spain, Morocco to Lebanon. This is a place to reconnect with the pleasure of eating slowly to honor our bodies, our rituals, our people. At Amara, brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a pause, a story, a deep breath in the sun.
Social Hour-Mediterranean Drinks & Bites
Multiple dates available
Celebrate sunny days at Amara's beautiful Olive and Vine bar with refreshing Spritzes, Sangrias, Coastal wines, and shareable Bites inspired by the Mediterranean — all at happy hour price . ✨A dreamy start to your evening. ✨ Stay for dinner and enjoy a house dessert when you spend $100 (does not include social hour spend or dinner tax and fees)

Green Hummus$16.00
(dfo, n.o) Pickled ramps, pistachios and herb oil, crème fraiche
Black Hummus$18.00
(v.o) Charred onions and chilis, fried smelt, curry leaves, paprika oil
Baba Ghanoush$15.00
(v) Smoked eggplant with tahini and charred onions
Muhammara$17.00
(n, v) Walnuts and almonds, roasted peppers, pomegranate syrup
Mirza Ghasemi$17.00
(v.o) Soft-poached hen's egg, rustic tomato and eggplant dip

Small Plates

Asparagus Fattoush Salad$17.00
Cucumbers, romaine, olives, feta, pita croutons and citrus vinaigrette
Freekeh Spring Tabbouleh$14.00
(g.v) Carrots, spring peas, lettuce cups
Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
(n.o) Smoked dates puree, golden raisins, pistachios, dukkah spice
Spring Pea Ricotta Gozleme$16.00
Stuffed bread, onion sumac relish
Gulf Shrimp$17.00
With spring peas and ramps
Phylo-Crusted Petrale Sole$19.00
Bouillabaisse tomato sauce, crispy leeks
Braised Octopus$18.00
Papas bravas, potato crisps
Saffron Chicken$18.00
Skewers with charred cucumber tzatziki
BBQ Lamb$17.00
Short ribs, garlic tahini sauce
Goat Gozleme$18.00
Stuffed bread, onion sumac relish

Large Plates

Half Chicken$36.00
(dfo) Marinated in spring herbs and garlic with harissa yogurt
Roasted Lamb Half Rack$66.00
Herb salad, garlic yogurt and green zhoug
Marinated Top Sirloin Steak$42.00
Preserved lemon olive tapenade, garlic yogurt, sangak bread
32 oz. Tomahawk Steak$154.00
(d) Finished with zatar butter, sautéed sugar snap peas and greens
Rabbit Tajine$48.00
Black lentils and seeds with carrots and spring onions, herbal accents
Grilled Whole Branzino$42.00
With roasted lemon chermoula
Mushroom Tajine$29.00
Black lentils, grilled spring onions, roasted carrots

Sides

Lentils with smoked mushroom sauce$6.00
Grilled Asparagus with sumac and lemon$6.00
Coriander Roasted Baby Carrots$6.00
Grilled Broccolini with garlic and Aleppo$6.00
Peas and Fava Beans with Mint and Lemon$8.00
Basmati Rice with Sumac$6.00
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Wild Mushroom with chili and vinegar$9.00
Fresh House Made Pita$5.00

What 23 people are saying

Amara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amara offers "amazing" food, attentive service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Guests love the "delicious" small plates and unique flavors, such as the Baklava Sundae. The outdoor seating is praised as "beautiful and tranquil." While corkage fees are high, the restaurant remains a "neighborhood gem" for its "excellent" dining experience.

23 Reviews

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Pauline VIP
San Francisco Bay Area52 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good but over priced. The entrees font come with sides and that pushes the price up a great deal.
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David
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the staff was very attentive. We will be going again.
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Sunday evening meal with friends. We enjoyed the shared plates and some desserts. The flavors and presentation are lovely. Service was a bit slow at times - we were in the middle of a shift change.
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Carsten
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had no room for dessert but was persuaded to try out the CITRUS SOLISTICE and boy were glad that we tried - it was amazing.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is gorgeous from the decor to the garden, everything is pleasing to the eye. The food was delicious and it was a great spot to share and be able to try different plates. The dessert was a must and the drinks were amazing. It's a beautiful place for a date night or an evening out with friends. I love the convenience of not having to worry about street parking, the parking lot is close proximity to the restaurant and it's easy to get to.
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John
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful experience at Amara. A+ food, service, atmosphere. Garden looks amazing as well, it was raining or we would have dined outside.
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Steven
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delight to all five senses. Nothing else like this on the Peninsula. Bravo!
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Michelle
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I recently discovered this gem of a restaurant and we've been there twice already. Everything was perfect--the food, the service, the ambience, etc. We love Amara's outside seating, a beautiful and tranquil place to be on a warm day.
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karen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area154 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice dinner.. service was good. food was tasty. As others have mentioned the corkage fee is high and the wine list has very limited bottles in the 80.00 range, most being 150-200.00.. yes and my cocktail. my martini, was in the small cupped glasses. something that just ruins it for me.. but thats a personal thing.. restaurant is beautiful though.
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Ariela VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and outstanding food and drinks. We will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Amara is rated 4.5 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

1015 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Ralston and Alameda De Las Pulgas (Carlmont Shopping Center)
Neighborhood
Belmont
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bret Tullis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.amararestaurants.com/
Phone number
(650) 486-1703
Private party facilities
Please navigate to https://www.amararestaurants.com/private-affairs/ to submit interest in our Private Event space for party sizes 12 and up.

Amara

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Brunch

Social Hour-Mediterranean Drinks & Bites

Bites

Warm Olives$9.00

Royal Golden Ossetra Caviar$154.00

Mixed Seasonal Pickles$9.00

Oysters (4 pcs)

Charcuterie & Cheese$26.00

Spreads

Green Hummus$16.00

Black Hummus$18.00

Baba Ghanoush$15.00

Muhammara$17.00

Mirza Ghasemi$17.00

Small Plates

Asparagus Fattoush Salad$17.00

Freekeh Spring Tabbouleh$14.00

Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Spring Pea Ricotta Gozleme$16.00

Gulf Shrimp$17.00

Phylo-Crusted Petrale Sole$19.00

Braised Octopus$18.00

Saffron Chicken$18.00

BBQ Lamb$17.00

Goat Gozleme$18.00

Large Plates

Half Chicken$36.00

Roasted Lamb Half Rack$66.00

Marinated Top Sirloin Steak$42.00

32 oz. Tomahawk Steak$154.00

Rabbit Tajine$48.00

Grilled Whole Branzino$42.00

Mushroom Tajine$29.00

Sides

Lentils with smoked mushroom sauce$6.00

Grilled Asparagus with sumac and lemon$6.00

Coriander Roasted Baby Carrots$6.00

Grilled Broccolini with garlic and Aleppo$6.00

Peas and Fava Beans with Mint and Lemon$8.00

Basmati Rice with Sumac$6.00

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Wild Mushroom with chili and vinegar$9.00

Fresh House Made Pita$5.00

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