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The Van's
American, Steak House
815 Belmont Avenue, Belmont, CA, 94002
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The history of The Van's is a colorful tale that dates back to around the turn of the century. Built in 1915, it originally was erected to house part of the Japanese Exhibition at the Panama Pacific International Exposition held in the San Francisco Marina District in commemoration of the opening of the Panama Canal. At the close of the exposition, all but two of the buildings were dismantled -- the Palace of Fine Arts, which remains standing in San Francisco, and the Japanese Tea house.
Land Baron, E.D. Swift, purchased the Tea house in 1915 and barged the entire structure down the Bay to Belmont, California where the house then served for three years as a private residence for Swift's two daughters. In 1921, teams of horses and mules pulled the structure up a steep dirt trail to its present location nestled in the hills overlooking the Bay Area.
In 1933 during Prohibition, Elsie Smock bought the house and under the name "Elsie's," she offered bootlegged whiskey to a select group of friends and acquaintances. The speakeasy was also rumored to have slot machines and dice games operating on the first floor, and the use of the third floor was quite suspect as well.
A trolley that ran from San Francisco to Redwood City was the popular means of transportation to an from the secluded hideaway. With the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Elsie's became a legalized saloon,however, stories of gambling and harlotry lingered.
Upon her death in 1945, Elsie left the establishment to a prominent Burlingame citizen, and the saloon was turned into an Italian restaurant. Business partners Gene Soule and Ivan Sawyer bought the restaurant in 1947 and renamed it "Gevan's." Ten years later they dissolved their partnership and Sawyer, who retained ownership of the restaurant, subsequently shortened the name to "The Van's."
 Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Divino
968 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA United States, 94002
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Ristorante Divino, located in Belmont on Ralston one block North of El Camino, offers true regional cuisine of modern Italy. The knowledgeable staff and incredible food allow for a memorable dining experience. Chef/Owner Vincenzo Cucco's kitchen is born from a love of all that is Italian in both traditional and creative cuisine. From the homemade to the seasonal variety, Cucco's tempered cuisine is considered one of the best in the Bay Area. Divino promises to become a destination restaurant.
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Iron Gate
1360 El Camino Real Belmont, CA United States, 94002
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Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment.
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Left Bank San Mateo
1100 Park Place San Mateo, CA United States, 94003
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Pass through red velvet curtains, walk onto a marble mosaic tiled floor and view one of Left Bank’s largest vintage French advertising posters. Behind the host stand is an illuminated display of Marseille pastis. Enter the Grand Salon and witness marble countertops in the exhibition kitchen accented with a coquillage display, flame-shaped lamps and custom mica light fixtures, arched windows, wide plank hardwood floors and mahogany millwork, genuine French chairs, red booths and banquettes with Parisian hat racks, antique mirrors and festive, authentic French lithographs â€" a few of the numerous details that say, “Left Bank". Join us for live music every Saturday night from 7pm - 10pm.
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Vivace
1910 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA United States, 94002
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Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace Ristorante 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, and high level of service and Extensive Wine List 2003, 2004 and 2005 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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The Van's 'On The Hill'
815 Belmont Avenue Belmont, CA United States, 94002
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Delight your friends and out-of-town visitors by introducing them to The Van's Restaurant in Belmont. The famous restaurant is frequented by the San Francisco Giants, 49ers and celebrities nationwide including The Van's own celebrities: an extensive family of regular patrons, history buffs and culinary connoisseurs. Restaurants on the Peninsula come and go. The reason The Van's has remained popular for so many years is that the quality of food and service continue to be consistent; the atmosphere and welcome is always warm and friendly; and going to The Van's is like going home to meet friends and family.
Join us on Wednesdays from 3 - 6 PM for TWO FOR ONE APPETIZERS at the bar. Also come enjoy our FREE hors d'oeuvre buffet, Mon. - Fri. 4 - 6pm. Tell your friends: Meet Me At The Van's "on the Hill."
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Iron Gate Continental Cuisine
Continental, French
1360 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002
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Drop into Iron Gate Continental Cuisine for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Iron Gate Continental Cuisine also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Iron Gate Continental Cuisine lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Iron Gate Continental Cuisine is sure to please.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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La Lanterna
180 West 25th Avenue San Mateo, CA United States, 94403
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San Mateo's 25th Avenue is a neighborhood street, a retail area that caters to locals. But La Lanterna Ristorante is making this destination a favorite among the Bay Area residents. Opened 2 years ago, this fine restaurant is among the top establishments in the mid-peninsula area. If you have not discovered La Lanterna Ristorante yet, it's time to do so. Dinner is served nightly. Lunch is served weekdays. Banquet facilities are available up to 25 people. Make your reservations and enjoy this authentic Italian cuisine.
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Fernando's
Mexican
63 West 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Fernando's is a long time San Mateo favorite for pleasant dining and superb Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and is the perfect spot for pleasant dining and good times. Fernando's specializes in natural and fresh home-style Mexican food. The menu features an extensive array of selections, with something sure to please every member of your group. Notable selections include the Espresso Burrito (The best of Fernando's food, wrapped in giant flour tortilla, with rice, beans, and cheese, and your choice of beef, pork, chicken, or carne asada inside, then topped off with a spread of guacamole, onions, tomatoes, more cheese,, and Fernando's special sauce), the Cancun Platter (Restaurant snapper, prawns, and chicken sauted in wine then topped with Monterey Jack and American cheese and baked), and Sopitos (homemade corn masa shells filled with beans, shredded beef, lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole). A special kids menu is also featured. Fernando's is Home of the Famous Margarita. When you're in the mood for superb Mexican cuisine, stop into Fernando's. The restaurant features a staff of great people, and everybody looks forward to seeing you soon.
Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!
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Mana
Asian, Philippine
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Drop into Mana for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Mana also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Mana lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Mana is sure to please.
Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!
Only $12.50 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Luceti's On Twenty Fifth Avenue
Italian, Seafood
109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Luceti's is owned by locals Bill & Carole Flaherty. They have owned the restaurant since 2000. They truly feel that the guests who dine at Luceti's are coming to their home for dinner and want guests to be treated as such. Carole worked for the original owner of Luceti's on 25th Avenue for many years and was eventually able to buy the restaurant after his passing. This fulfilled a dream Carole's had since childhood, owning a restaurant of her own.
Many of the recipes at Luceti's were created by the late Roger Bertola who taught them to many of the same chefs that are in the kitchen today. Roger Bertola founded the legendary Doro's and Ruggero's in San Francisco. He was also executive chef at the Iron Horse on Maiden Lane for 10 years. He has been awarded a citation from the City of San Francisco and the State of California for his contributions to the restaurant industry in the area of culinary skill and achievement. The staff in the kitchen take great pride in producing meals that only come back to the kitchen when the plate is empty!
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Luceti's On Twenty Fifth Avenue
Italian, Seafood
109 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Luceti's is owned by locals Bill & Carole Flaherty. They have owned the restaurant since 2000. They truly feel that the guests who dine at Luceti's are coming to their home for dinner and want guests to be treated as such. Carole worked for the original owner of Luceti's on 25th Avenue for many years and was eventually able to buy the restaurant after his passing. This fulfilled a dream Carole's had since childhood, owning a restaurant of her own.
Many of the recipes at Luceti's were created by the late Roger Bertola who taught them to many of the same chefs that are in the kitchen today. Roger Bertola founded the legendary Doro's and Ruggero's in San Francisco. He was also executive chef at the Iron Horse on Maiden Lane for 10 years. He has been awarded a citation from the City of San Francisco and the State of California for his contributions to the restaurant industry in the area of culinary skill and achievement. The staff in the kitchen take great pride in producing meals that only come back to the kitchen when the plate is empty!
Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!
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La Hacienda
Mexican
1377 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070
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Welcome to La Hacienda. You could drive 500 miles south to find authentic Mexican cuisine, or you could take a short drive to La Hacienda, located on Laurel Street, one block west of El Camino Real in San Carlos, where for 28 years Tina and Cristobal have been serving fine authentic Mexican cuisine. Let yourself be transported to a sleepy little Mexican village where you sip their homemade Sangria and feast on the Especialidades De La Casa.
Heart Bueno The refried beans, whole beans and Mexican rice are vegetarian and made with no animal products. We fry in 100% vegetable oil, and use absolutely no lard in any of our cooking. All visible fat is trimmed from meat, and poultry is skinned. Our sauces are completely vegetarian and made with no animal products. La Hacienda, recognized by Consumer Business Review as: Authentic Mexican Cuisine of the Year 2006
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Creola
344 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA United States, 94070
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We hope that you will dine with us soon for an authentic New Orleans dining experience - One that goes beyond Cajun! To enhance your dining experience, we fly in the finest seafood and products available from the Louisiana Gulf Coast and Bayou Regions. We believe that it is these indigenous products that ensure the authenticity of flavors and the integrity of our Creole and Cajun Cuisine.
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La Tosca
Italian, Mediterranean
777 Laurel Street , San Carlos, CA, 94070
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La Tosca Cucina Italiana serves delicious, authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant yet casual setting. Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, La Tosca is recognized for its beautifully prepared and presented Italian fare and excellent service. Conveniently located in downtown San Carlos near the Laurel Street shops, Caltrain, and nearby Redwood Shores, you can enjoy the freshest pasta, salads, seafood, and chicken attractively presented as though you're truly dining in Italy.
For the most authentic Italian food, visit La Tosca.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Micha's BBQ & Catering
Barbeque, Cajun
1754 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070
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New owner Alberto Gutierrez would like to welcome you to Micha's BBQ & Catering in San Carlos, CA. Micha's, in business for 9 years, offers a blend of southern style and traditional American cuisine with some Cajun influences in a casual atmosphere. We feature LIVE MUSIC on Friday and Saturday nights and our shows start at 7:00 pm.
We have a different band every weekend and for further information check our live music section.
We are known to be the best BBQ in San Carlos and people like to call us "San Carlos Best Kept secret". Our specialty is barbecue ribs that are smoked for 12 hours and are made fresh daily. Our barbeque restaurant serves high-quality homemade food with heart and soul put into every dish.
Come and try our different dishes like our famous chicken breasts, hot links, one pound hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, jumbalaya or catfish. We also feature fried chicken on Wednesdays and meatloaf on Thursdays.
We invite you to browse through our website, view our menu, check out our band schedule and take a look at our "What's New" section because your picture could appear as one of our customers of the month.
We look forward to serving you on your next visit to San Carlos.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Istanbul
Mediterranean, Turkish
1201 Laurel St., San Carlos, CA, 94070
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Istanbul Restaurant in San Carlos is a family-owned restaurant serving fine Turkish cuisine. While many Bay Area residents are familiar with Mediterranean fare, very few are acquainted with authentic Turkish cuisine--we hope to change this. Turkish cuisine uses a wider range of meats and sauce than do most other Mediterranean cuisines. Our dishes are slightly heavier, less dry, and more succulent. (We still make frequent use of light vegetable-based purees, like hummus.) Turkish cuisine is characterized by a wide range of tastes, perhaps this is because Turkey sits between two continents, Europe and Asia, which are on either side of Istanbul's famed Bosporus River.
Our family has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years; our first restaurant was and still is in Istanbul Turkey. Bedri Inkaya is our executive chef. Inkaya has been awarded a gold medal by the Turkish Kitchen Association. We invite you to experience our warm atmosphere and the best that chef Inkaya has to offer.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Piacere
727 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA United States, 94070
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Piacere is a modern Italian restaurant using local farm fresh ingredients in our menu and features a Wine Spectator award winning wine list. You'll find everything from seafood to steaks, pastas to pizzas, as well as decadent deserts. We also offer a wood burning oven, fireplace, rotisserie, oyster bar, and a heated outdoor veranda overlooking Laurel Street. We now offer state of the art video and audio capabilities, broadband and wireless internet access to accommodate our new exclusive private dining spaces.
Visit our sister restaurant Central Park Bistro in San Mateo.
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Azure Restaurant - San Carlos
648 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA United States, 94070
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Welcome to Azure - Best kept secret in San Carlos!!! Come dine in our quiet refuge and experience taste tempting creative dining.
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