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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 Ristorante
Italian
968 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA, 94002
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Welcome to Divino Ristorante.
Divino Ristorante serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant, and comfortable setting. Since opening its doors on Ralston Avenue in Belmont, it has enjoyed rave reviews for its beautifully prepared and presented Italian fare, and excellent service. Conveniently located on Ralston Avenue near El Camino Real, you can enjoy the freshest pasta, salads, seafood, veal, chicken and lamb attractively presented with the experience of dining in Italy. Let our professional staff help you choose the perfect wine from any region of Italy to complement your meal. For your next dinner with someone special, you can count on Divino.
Reservations are recommended.
Executive Chef Vincenzo Cucco
Only $12.50 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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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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Caprino's Cusina Italiana
Italian
1000 6th Ave., Belmont, CA, 94002
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With over a decade of culinary experience in international cuisine, restaurant owner Anthony Awad has discovered a new sensation and placed it in the heart of Belmont. With a theme rooted in Italian concepts, Caprino's has added an International, American twist.
Since the grand opening on August 31, 1998, an increasing number of people have already discovered the unique flavor and ambiance of Caprino's. Whether it be a candle-lit dinner for two or a family affair, we invite you to our warm atmosphere to enjoy our friendly service and sensational cuisine.
The owner is always there lunch and dinner, making sure that your experience will bring you back again and again. Don't trust my recommendation... try it your self and you will become a regular at Caprino's in Belmont.
Enjoy.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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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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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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Lil' Biscuit House
American
55 37th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403
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The Lil' Biscuit House ain't jest another one of yer Yankee franchises, we're a family owned an' operated source for the best home cooked comfort food this side of the Pecos!<br>With our fresh hot biscuits at every table and our 3 time award winning Boston Clam Chowder it's no wonder why many folks consider us to be their daily taste of home.<br>We offer lunch an' dinner specials and with our friendly & professional wait staff serving you food that was made from scratch you'll wonder how you ever got by without us.<br>So quit wastin' yer time and come on down to the Lil' Biscuit House today!<br>We also provide catering services!
Please contact Patti Schwartz for more info:
ph# (650)726-1555, fx# (650)372-9988
Only $4.00 for a $10.00 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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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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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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Tannourine Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine
Lebanese, Mediterranean
120 W 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Welcome to Tannourine!
The Tannourine Family restaurant features the cuisine of Lebanon and the Mediterranean diet, serving dishes that include an abundance of starches, fruits, vegetables, and meat. Lamb and Poultry are the preferred meats of choice; red meat animal fats are consumed sparingly. Fresh fish and seafood is offered on available quantity only. Most often foods are either grilled, baked or sauted in olive oil; butter or cream is rarely used other than in the preparation of a few desserts. Vegetables are eaten raw or pickled as well as cooked.While the cuisine of Lebanon does not boast an entire repertoire of sauces,Tannourine does focus on the use of herbs, spices and especially the freshness of ingredients in the preparation of their savory dishes.The meals are full of robust earthy flavors and like most Mediterranean countries, much of what the Lebanese eat is governed by seasonal changes.We at Tannourine are proud to offer either hot "mezza" or cold "mezza," served along with our most popular beverages. Tannourine also features various Lebanese wines, beers and soft drinks.What is a "mezza?" Traditionally, throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, from Greek to Lebanon, dining on "meze" - or "mezze"and"maza" respectively -is a way of life that traces its roots to the beginnings of recorded history. The tradition is deeply rooted and is an expression of something Greeks hold dear: socializing (i.e.,talking) over a few plates of simple tasty food, letting the wine or spirits flow and savoring the liberating, gratifying effects of the meal and drink together.The word itself means "middle," as in "middle-of-the day," or between meals, because the "meze table is not routinely considered a setting for a full meal. Rather it is something that is eaten mid-day or before dinner.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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Town
716 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA United States, 94070
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Town opened in March of 2006. Located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Town features hand cut steaks & chops, the freshest seafood, local organic produce, hand crafted cocktails, and a wine list with a focus on California, Washington and Oregon wines.
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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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Mediterranean Fusion Cafe
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
1107 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA, 94070
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Welcome to Mediterranean Fusion Caf, we are a family owned restaurant committed to providing you with the finest ingredients, we prepare each dish with the same care you would use. Each order is always made-to-order.
We are passionate about the enjoyment of food and want to help you enjoy every moment with friends, loved ones and colleagues as you celebrate the joy of eating and living well. We serve all natural Halal meats. Our salads have the freshest ingredients you can get. Now don't forget to try one of our famous and unique art coffees. Thank you for dining here and hope you enjoy your meal.
Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
Only $20.00 for a $50.00 Dining Certificate!
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Santorini
Greek, Mediterranean
753 Laurel St., San Carlos, CA, 94070
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Welcome to Santorini! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at Santorini promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.
Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!
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