The Best Restaurants in Peninsula

3rd Ave Sports Bar & Grill

Solid beer selection, reasonably priced drinks, in addition to burgers and wings options, makes this a main San Mateo spot. This place can seat a lot of people but can also get crowded on big game nights. more

47 Hills Brewing Company

John Tucci, President & Founder, started his brewing career in Munich, Germany in 1992 where he lived and worked for six years. There, he studied brewing and malting science and worked at Paulaner Brewery, Bavaria's largest brewery. Upon return t... more

7 Mile House

Established in 1853, the historic 7 Mile House is a family and dog-friendly restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue, serving up a unique mix of homestyle Italian/American/Filipino food. Located in the San Francisco/Bay Area for over 160 years, 7... more

ABC Seafood Restaurant

ABC Seafood Restaurant offers an incredibly diverse menu that appeal not only to those looking for a traditional Chinese meal but also to the most ardent seafood enthusiast. Boasting a wine list comparable to the most elite establishments we strive t... more

Alhambra Irish House

Alhambra Irish House is both a pub and a restaurant paying homage to seasonal Irish pub cuisine. We are passionate about showing our guests what true Irish hospitality really is. more

All Spice

Sachin Chopra sits in a makeshift dining tent in the parking lot of his once Michelin-starred restaurant, All Spice. It's Friday. It's drizzling. And he's about to burst into tears. - https://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Bay-Area-restaurant-... more

American Bull Bar & Grill

24 wide screen plasma and LCD TVs broadcasting Direct TV nonstop in 1080 High Definition, are mounted specifically so you can catch every game and highlight.  We feature NFL Ticket, NBA League Pass, MLB Extra Innings, College Basketball and more... more

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria - Menlo Park

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is about quality, convenience, and enjoying the Northeast's distinctive Italian fare. In the mid-1980's two East Coast transplants, Peter Cooperstein from Boston, and Mike Forter from New York decided to do something about... more

Amoura Restaurant

Our menu features dishes from across the Eastern Mediterranean, including recipes from our family table, as well as dishes incorporating the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region.... more

Angelica's Bistro

There's only one place on the Peninsula where you can enjoy fine dining, fine dining with entertainment, a full bar, original live music, dance, and shows, and that's the new Angelicas in downtown Redwood City. Enjoy lunch Tuesday through Friday a... more

Arya Global Cuisine

Welcome to ARYA, a place we call home. Arya is about a warm ambiance, many choices whether you love Italian or Persian Cuisine. Arya features seafood, steaks, chicken, kebabs, great salads, and pastas cooked to order, the best of healthy cuisine. W... more

Attic

Our cuisine is a modern interpretation of dishes from Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Korea, and more. We strive to use local and sustainable ingredients and always stay true to the cultural identities of each region we un... more

Bacchanal

Delicious plates that include linguini with clams, petit filet and grilled salmon. On weekends, live jazz is featured. more

Back A Yard

Back A Yard occupies a tiny storefront on Willow Road just east of 101. The restaurant is painted a bright lime green inside and has just four tables. The reggae emanating from the kitchen, the Jamaican tourist posters on the wall and the swinging... more

Baltica Restaurant

We are an Eastern European, Russian, and Filipino restaurant.  We specialize in creating the best tasting food in the bay area, using the freshest ingredients we can find in the surrounding area. more

Barbara's Fishtrap

come from South Carolina, where you go to a seafood restaurant and order a mess of fried shrimps, scallops, fishes and fries and you eat them up with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and coleslaw. Regardless of which coast you're on, sometimes you get to... more

Basque Cultural Center

The Basque community has a rich cultural heritage with a love of dance, music, food, pilota and more. The member built Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco operates under the leadership of Director of Operations Aimee Goyhenetche-Rocha, and... more

Baume

BAUMÈ restaurant was created with the premise of combining the modern with the ancient.  The name Baumé was chosen because it represents something which is scientifically classic but gastronomically modern.   It fits C... more

Bay Cafe at Palo Alto Muncipal Golf Course

The restaurant is open daily from 6:30am - 2pm for breakfast and lunch, and our bar is open daily from 10am to sunset.  Happy Hour is from 4pm - close. Our breakfast menu includes everything from Made-To-Order omelets and hearty breakfast burri... more

Benihana - Burlingame

By bringing Japanese food into the mainstream and pioneering its "eatertainment" style of presentation, Benihana has also paved the way in America for the popularity of other Japanese cooking styles and food products. Sushi is now a favorite all over... more

Big Joe's Broiler

Bistro Luneta

Bistro Luneta’s mission is to promote Filipino flavors to mainstream America and elevate the cuisine to a more sophisticated level.  Breaking from the family-style tradition, Bistro Luneta recreates Filipino dishes into modern presentation... more

Bona Restaurant

Bona Restaurant is a Polish establishment that offers lunch and dinner. The menu features traditional soups, salads, entrees, desserts, espresso drinks, beer and wine. The restaurant caters special events with a large menu that incl... more

Broadway Grill

Minutes from the SFO Airport the Broadway Grill in Burlingame is the place to be! The Broadway Grill offers a fun and lively place to enjoy satisfying food and drink! With a friendly and attentive staff and warm, stylish atmosphere, The Broadway Gril... more

Broadway Masala

Broadway Masala invites you try our ever evolving Indian cuisine along with personalized service and beautiful ambiance. Our menu is carefully crafted with fresh seasonal and local produce and offering the diversity of regional Indian fare. more

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

Like a Sicilian Christmas carnival in the '50s, this party spot blends clutter, joy, high spirits and, oh yes, huge portions. Go with several friends. more

Buck's of Woodside

When artist and former builder Jamis MacNiven opened Buck’s, his pancake-plus restaurant in Woodside, little did he know that he would become one of Silicon Valley’s most icon figures, calling heads of state, tech titans, celebrities and... more

Cafe de Casa - South San Francisco

Lucimar Canedo are joined by her daughters Thais and Amanda, to share a little bit of Brasil here in the Bay Area with their cafe. more

Cafe Savini

We make everything from scratch, and we mean everything. From the salad dressings to the daily soup, it's made with love by our chefs who have years of experience. Come in and taste the difference. We are excited and ready to take your order. more

Capellini

Opulent décor and sumptuous food best describes the restaurant atmosphere at Ristorante Capellini. more

Central Park Bistro

Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated... more

Cetrella

Cetrella in Half Moon Bay has reopened after a four-month hiatus and features a new executive chef.  Sylvain Montassier's culinary résumé reads like an international guidebook -- he hails from France where he graduated fr... more

Cetrella Bistro and Café

The cuisine is of the Northern Californian school of "fresh and local," incorporating a bit of Morocco here and a touch of Catalonia there, with heavy regional Italian influences. more

Chef Reina

Reina is the first Filipino Vegan restaurant in the Peninsula. Montenegro opened 3 popular Filipino vegan restaurants in the Bay Area; Nick's Kitchen, 'Nick's On Grand' (which opened in 2018 in South San Francisco), and 'Nick's On Mission' (which ope... more

Chevys - South San Francisco

Good food, good times... that's what Chevys is famous for. Founded in 1986 by Warren Simmons when he opened the first restaurant in Alameda. Chevys has always infused a fun, unique twist on a traditional dining experience. Fajitas, guacamole, great c... more

Chuck E. Cheese's - San Bruno

Visit our San Bruno location where we provide a wide selection of entertainment for kids and adults alike. Our family fun center offers diverse menu options, skill-level arcade games and in-store performances for everyone to enjoy. On the hunt for th... more

Coconut Bay

Started by few Bay Area friends looking for a place to call their own, Coconut Bay expertly combines the atmosphere of San Francisco dining, the excitement of contemporary Asian cuisine and the coziness of a family eatery. Situated on the corner of H... more

Colombo's Delicatessen

Awesome sandwiches.   If you're heading down Highway 1, load up on supplies at Colombo's.   Safeway is next door if need more than sandwiches, chips, deli stuff and wine. The bake their own bread.   Dutch crunch fans will be happy. more

Craft & Code - San Mateo Marriott

CRAFT/CODE kitchen & cocktails at San Mateo Marriott offers a menu focused on artisanal products, local and regional craft beers and wine, fresh seafood, and creative California dishes. With three different dining areas to choose from, you can opt to... more

Curry Up Now - San Mateo

Our founders firmly believe they were put on planet earth to bring happiness through food to the entire world. With this in mind, we've created a one-of-its-kind, cutting-edge, never-before-seen menu using clean ingredients served in a unique and ap... more

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