Rustic House - San Carlos

4.6 (300)

$31 to $50

Seafood

920 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Rustic House Oyster Bar and Grill specializes in seafood cuisine. Dishes may include freshwater fish. The concept may focus upon the preparation and service of fresh seafood. We also offer additional American non-seafood items such as chicken, beef, and pasta dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 425-3474
Website
http://www.rustichouse94070.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vicky Presidente
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rustic House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
920 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070
Neighborhood
San Carlos
Cross street
Arroyo Ave
Parking details
We have our private lot and also street parking is available
Public transit
SAMTRANSCALTRAINUBER
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 300 people are saying

Rustic House - San Carlos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rustic House in San Carlos offers "sublime food" with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its "great seafood," it's a favorite for many, offering extraordinary dishes like Fisherman's Wharf-style Cioppino. While some service experiences vary, the restaurant is cherished for its "fantastic people" and memorable dining experiences.

297 Reviews

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Karen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual a delicious dinner with great service from a fantastic staff.
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Mariah
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My boyfriend and I drove an hour to come to Rustic House after we had seen videos of the food. Made a reservation and everything. We get there, we get seated and about 20mins later our waitress comes over to ask us our drinks and if we want appetizers. Mind you there were 5 table besides ours that had people sat down at them. We were never brought water to start which every other table had. The waitress repeatedly made eye contact with my boyfriend and continuously walked past us without saying a word asking if we were good on drinks or needed anything. The food itself was amazing, but the service was horrible. Never asked us if we wanted water or dessert we had to bring it up to the waitress and then after handing us the bill walks away to another table and sits down to chit chat for a bit, to the point where we had to walk up to the bar to pay. Now I don’t know if they just looked at us and decided that we weren’t worth the service, maybe they thought we weren’t going to tip well, regardless that’s no excuse to treat us any differently than anyone else. Especially when a family of 4 came in and was seated at a table next to us and the waitress had brought them water immediately and was very attentive to them and her other tables. Horrible service.
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Mark
San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food quality has declined. Wife and I went on a Friday evening with reservations. Seated promptly. Drinks and appetizers were good and arrived quickly (salad and 1/2 doz oysters. Mains were a different story. We had to wait about half an hour before being served. My wife's fresh fish arrived mostly cold to warm. She wouldn't eat it and took it home to make a salad. My pasta dish with seafood arrived at a nice temperature Unfortunately the broth/sauce was relatively tasteless and very thin, They comped my wife's entree. Not happy.
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area49 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal again, but found out they will be shutting down on the 23rd!! So not fair. This is a great eatery with fantastic people working there. Always felt like family. Let's hope a miracle happens.....
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wouter
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love Rustic House. I have dined all over the world in many top flight restaurants, but I keep coming back to Rustic House. Great atmosphere, sublime food and delightful service, and all that for a reasonable price. A keeper for the region.
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Sheila
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great seafood and friendly Staff.. I eat here every other month. Also, very efficient and accommodating with large parties.
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Antonino
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink choices. Not my first time eating there and it won’t be the last time.
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Al
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Thank you. We’ll be back soon.
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Steven
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food here is terrific, especially the fish and chips, and the $1 oysters and $5 beers on Monday nights are not to be missed. However, they really need to keep the temperature inside a lot warmer. Unfortunately, the servers kept the doors propped open to the patio outside, even on the coldest of nights, and this causes frigid drafts to fill up the restaurant. We had to keep our coats and jackets on all throughout our meal. Also, the price for a single slice of creme brulee cheesecake for desert was nearly $17, which we thought was badly over-priced, even if the cheesecake was delicious. I can only suppose they were compensating for the lower prices on the oysters.
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Danton
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yelp recommended this seafood place in the Peninsula. What a great recommendation!! The hostess was friendly and full of smiles. She explained the menus and specials of the day. Ricky was our server and he was the best! I was craving Fisherman’s Wharf style Cioppino and I was not disappointed!! It was rich in tomato flavor with spices, scallops, 3 kinds of fish, clams, mussels, crab with a bottom layer of fettuccine and garlic bread. I would say this was one of the best Cioppinos I’ve in years! My wife ordered the Lobster and Crab Ravioli with red sauce. She loved it as the tomato sauce had a kick to it! It was cooked perfectly! Portions were perfect!
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FAQs

Rustic House - San Carlos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 425-3474.

Rustic House - San Carlos is rated 4.6 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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920 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Additional information

Cross street
Arroyo Ave
Neighborhood
San Carlos
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have our private lot and also street parking is available
Public transit
SAMTRANSCALTRAINUBER
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vicky Presidente
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rustichouse94070.com/
Phone number
(650) 425-3474
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rustic House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Rustic House - San Carlos

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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What 300 people are saying

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