San Carlos Restaurants

Ceviche Taqueria

648 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070 US

Drop into Ceviche Taqueria 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. Ceviche Taqueria also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Ceviche Taqueria 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, Ceviche Taqueria is sure to please.

La Hacienda

1377 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 US

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

Pudley's Tavern & Grill

774 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070 US

Pudley's catered a party for 25 people for me on a Saturday night. It was excellent!!!! They delivered promptly and the food was awesome. We had two different Italian sausages, flank steak, rigatoni and a Cesar salad. They brought soft rolls for either the sausages or thinly sliced flank steak. There was a lot left over too! I would cater from them again in a heartbeat and wouldn't hesitate to tell anyone to use their services. Great Job Perry and Thank you!!!

St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant

1410 Old County Rd., Belmont, CA, 94002 US

"Drop into St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant for good times and great food. The restaurant is a neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant also features a friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure your visit is memorable and that St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant lives up to its reputation for pleasant dining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selections that is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to ask your server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef's creations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a special occasion, St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant is sure to please."

Vivi's Cafe

764 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, CA, 94061 US

The moment your receive that first welcoming smile from the staff at Vivi's Cafe, you know you are in the hands of professionals capable of providing you with a great meal experience.It's here that you can enjoy superb breakfast and lunch specials in subtle but warm surroundings.Those who eat here have an array of delicious breakfast and lunch options to choose from. From Omelette's to lunch specials like Bul-go-gi (thin sliced beef mixed bell pepper & onion with white Kim-che), and the Turkey Cranberry Sandwich. At Vivi's Café, you are sure to find tantalizing food for an exceptional price.

Karakade Thai Cuisine

593 G Woodside Rd, Redwood City, CA, 94061 US

Next Best Thing To a Thai Food Stand
A famous food critic once said that the most exquisite thing she had ever eaten cam from a small food stand in rural Thailand. The combination of exotic ingredients, exceptional preparation, and painstaking presentation make authentic Thai food one of the world's most memorable cuisines. And from those small food stands comes an entire generation of Thai chefs and restaurateurs who have emigrated to the U.S. to share their family's culinary skills. Kate Rattakool, new owner of Karakade Thai Cuisine in Redwood City learned to cook alongside her grandmother who ran a food stand in Yala, Thailand. Kate learned how the perfect combination of fresh ingredients such as lemon grass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves can create the balance of sweet, spicy and salty - the hallmarks of Thai cooking. Visit Karakade Thai Cuisine and let Kate prepare you a meal reminiscent of that Yala food stand. Karakade is located at 593 G Woodside Road at Central Avenue in Redwood City. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and daily for dinner 5-10 p.m. For more information, call 365-4079

Straw Hat Pizza

186 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019 US

It was summer, 1959. Frankie Avalon was at the top of the charts and Sandra Dee played "Gidget" in the very first Beach Party movie. The Brooklyn Dodgers had just arrived in Los Angeles, but surfing was the real Straw Hat Pizza helped to innovate a business attitude over 50 years ago by what today is referred to as "Going Green". Straw Hat Pizza was a leader in this movement by insisting on using locally grown fresh produce from within 150 miles and making fresh pizza using only all natural ingredients. Straw Hat began serving its trailblazing "Genuine California Pizza" on July 10, 1959. It was an unrivaled pizza with a layered, flaky crust, the freshest toppings, light sauce, and six kinds of naturally aged cheese. Straw Hat's California creation was unlike any other pizza. It was crisper and tastier, and it satisfied a "Left Coast" appetite for fresher, lighter, and more unique offerings. Little did anyone realize at the time, but Straw Hat was on the cutting edge of a taste trend that would last for more than five decades to come.

Princeton Seafood Restaurant & Market

9 Johnson Pier @ Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019 US

When your restaurant is closest to the docks, you had better have the freshest seafood. You won't be disappointed at this harbor tradition, specializing in fresh local seafood, award winning clam chowder and their famous fish & chips. Also on the menu are fabulous burgers, salads, steak and chicken. Purchase seafood directly from its source in the small fish market with live tanks. Open daily.
Just steps away from the Fishing Fleet at Pillar Point Harbor, this locally owned and operated Seafood Restaurant and Market is the place where locals love to eat. Recently selected as "Best Seafood Restaurant in San Mateo County" by Best of the Bay TV, and recipient of a county "As Fresh As It Gets" award, Princeton Seafood Co. Restaurant & Market specializes in presenting the freshest seafood right off the boats. They are famous for their award winning clam chowder, fresh fish and chips, and local crab but also serve a complete menu including excellent burgers, salads, steaks and chicken. They are family friendly, charge reasonable prices, and their seafood market will pack your fresh fish for travel. Open daily, outdoor dining available.

Urban Flame Grill

3158 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94403 US

Urban Flame Grill offers guests a cozy refuge from the day to day burdens of everyday life. All eggs are 'cage-free'. At Urban Flame Grill we serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, we also cater for all occasions. We proudly serve BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE, the best in the area. Located in the Laurelwood Shopping Center next to Bank of America. Outdoor seating is available.

Tannourine Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

120 W 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403 US

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 sautéed 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.

Just Panini

44 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA, 94403 US

We are dedicated to delicious lunch hours! Our gourmet Panini sandwiches, homemade soups, and fresh garden salads are made with the highest quality ingredients, as well as our handmade toppings and salad dressings.

Southwest Grill

1326 W. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, 94403 US

Southwest Grill is a casual, limited service restaurant with great food and cool atmosphere. Our preparations are fresh, savory and filled with great southwest flavors like chipotle peppers, grilled tomatoes, and lots of avocados and lime. We make our food from scratch, like boiling our chilis for enchilada sauce and rolling our own tamales (that's a lot of work!) But our food shows what a difference it makes. Our values are to serve great, high quality food for reasonable prices, respect our customers and our employees equally and treat everyone like we would like to be treated. So come on down, bring a friend and enjoy!

Fernando's

63 West 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403 US

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 sautéed 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.

Chalet Ticino

1058 C Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA, 94404 US

Welcome to Chalet Ticino!Located in Foster City, Chalet Ticino offers traditional Swiss-Italian cuisine and relaxed European ambiance.Our specialties include a wide variety of pasta dishes, cheese and beef fondue, raclette and other favorites from the Italian, French and German regions of Switzerland. For lunch we also serve salads, pasta and delicious Italian sandwiches. Alfresco dining is available on our terrace.Try out our European Sunday brunch. We offer catering services through our Pasta Grotto Catering Division. Private dining can also be arranged for your special events.

Portobello Grill

875 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

Portobello Grill is located by the new Century 20 Movie Theatre in Downtown Redwood City, in the On Broadway Center. We are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, 11:30 pm to 2:00 pm for lunch and then for dinner we reopen at 5:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday we are open at 12:00 pm.We have a great menu for lunch and dinner - something for everyone - fish, seafood, steak, salads, sandwiches,hamburgers, pasta dishes and daily specials, as well as a " tried and true" kids menu.

La Viga Seafood & Cocina Latina

1772 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

The new home of Chef Manuel Martinez. La Viga is a new, fresh concept serving Seafood and Latin Cuisine in a casual and family friendly atmosphere. Chef Manual will be featuring traditional and innovating dishes like; ceviches, shrimp empanadas, salmon yuca telco, carne a la parrilla, pollo asado and paella mixta just to mention a few!

Little India

917 Main Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

A Restaurant Review From Going Out with the Habits George & Cindy Habit in the Independent Newspaper Group
A world class Indian restaurant with home cooking flair, best describes Manoj Chopra's LITTLE INDIA in Redwood City. When we first entered the intimate Indian food establishment we were struck by the simple, yet grand, home-like feeling of the place. Owner Manoj Chopra introduced himself and paid careful attention to our table-and all diners throughout the evening. We felt like guests in his home, who can't wait to return for another visit!
Before we carry on and on about the feelings Manoj and his exotic cooking and atmosphere conjured up let us share a bit more with you. LITTLE INDIA. Can-Eat" buffet style dining with a gourmet flair. Manoj cooks all entrees fresh, using the most natural ingredients available and then keeps his buffet entrees warm in warming pans along the serving table.
Manoj has been providing healthy home cooking since 1991. Over the years, LITTLE INDIA has developed a dedicated following of "regulars", people living in the area, Indian families seeking authentic Indian cuisine. Manoj's culinary training is stellar-having taught cooking in the Bombay Hotel School, and over 20 years of international cooking experience in hotels, restaurants and private dining rooms all over the world, including cooking in Bombay for the late Indira Ghandi. His style is elegant and refined, and he takes great care to avoid the "mass production" of Indian food offered by so many other Indian restaurants in the area. Manoj painstakingly cooks the dishes in advance of your arrival, and the rich flavor is achieved by the slow blending of the individual ingredients' flavors. He also prepares most of his foods at a mild spice level and offers plenty of chutneys and sauces to increase the spiciness level to each diner's satisfaction.

Nikko's Cafe Mexican Grill

408 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

Welcome to Nikko's Cafe Mexican Grill! 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 Nikko's Cafe Mexican Grill promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

Tradiciones Peruanas

828 5th Ave, Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Tradiciones Peruanas. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Tradiciones Peruanas features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Tradiciones Peruanas has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

Saba Cafe

823 Hamilton St., Redwood City, CA, 94063 US

Saba Cafe offers kick you in the mouth Vietnamese food goodness. The marinades and sauces add a dimensionality of flavors. To wash it all down we offer an ample selection of beers and wines. Come on in give us a try! e on in give us a try!