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1. Mezza Luna Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3457)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 24 times today
Located in the historic Princeton Inn building at Half Moon Bay Harbor, Mezza Luna offers an authentic Italian dining experience just minutes from Maverick's Beach. Celebrating over 30 years in business, we've been awarded Best Italian and Overall Restaurant by locals. Our specialties include homemade pastas, pizzas, and artisanal gelato, all crafted from authentic Italian family recipes. We use only the freshest local produce, seafood, and top-quality meats. Signature dishes include Insalata Mezza Luna, an organic green salad with fresh marinated seafood, and Ravioli Mezza Luna, homemade ravioli stuffed with mixed seafood. Enjoy our full bar by the cozy fireplace for a romantic evening, or book a window seat with harbor views. We also offer private venues for weddings, business gatherings, and special events. Located 20 miles south of San Francisco, Mezza Luna is a short drive from the Peninsula. Join us and discover why we're a beloved dining destination.
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2. Mountain House
4.7
Exceptional(389)
Price: Expensive
• American • Woodside
Booked 20 times today
The Mountain House has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Serving as a rest stop for travelers, loggers and homesteaders in the Santa Cruz Mountains- we have evolved into a beloved destination known for our Coastal Countryside cuisine and rustic, intimate ambiance. Offering a menu highlighting game meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated selection of California and Old World wines, the Mountain House is one of the most unique settings in California. From a roadhouse to fine dining, the unassuming red cabin has stood the test of time along with the majestic redwoods that surround it. Today, the restaurant is owned and operated by distinguished chefs Dmitry Elperin and William Roberts. We offer a three-course prix fixe menu for in our dining rooms and additionally, we serve an à la carte menu in our bar and lounge, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take the scenic route to The Mountain House, where nature, history, and hospitality converge.
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3. Iron Gate
4.9
Exceptional(3064)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Belmont
Booked 19 times today
Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.
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4. Porterhouse
4.7
Exceptional(1703)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 30 times today
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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5. Broadway Grill Burlingame
4.6
Exceptional(182)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Burlingame
Booked 1 time today
We no longer accept gift cards or gifts certificates issued prior to June, 2019 due to the change in ownership - we apologize for the inconvenience. Broadway Grill is under new ownership. We offer live music on Wed-Sat nights. Located within a beautiful old bank building, Broadway Grill might be just the right place to enjoy both a casual night out and a special occasion. Customers may sit back and admire the open floor plan, 20-foot ceilings, and wrap around windows, as fresh chops are sizzling on a grill. The cuisine is European inspired and high quality American, made of locally sourced, sustainable and organic ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers full bar as well as a variety of American and European wines that range from traditional Napa pours to biodynamic options with high evaluation range. We appeal to customers who crave delicious fresh ground burgers or juicy grilled ribs as well as to customers who value organic salads and homemade vegan pastas.
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6. Velvet 48 Wine Bar
5.0
Exceptional(77)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Burlingame
Booked 5 times today
Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates. We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants. Thank your for your understanding.

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  • Lee
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service as always. Incredibly delicious food! Truly the perfect dining experience!
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    Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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    4.9
  • Glenda
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always a delightful experience dining at Mezzaluna! Great service, delicious food, nice ambiance. Long time returning customers.
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    Mezza Luna RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Half Moon Bay
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    4.7
  • Scott
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent dinner as always. Enjoyed my birthday here with kids for the second year in a row. Everything was spectacular and we always arrive early to enjoy a drink at the bar or by the fire. This is a special place where food and service are taken to a new level. Highly recommended.
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    Mountain HousePrice: Expensive• American• Woodside
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    4.7
  • LisaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Dec 2024
    Lunch after a matinee is one of our Holiday traditions- this year it was just perfect. The restaurant was packed with diners waiting for tables lined up at the bar, so thank goodness we had a reservation (on a Monday at 3:00PM- who knew?). Once past that minor inconvenience, everything was absolutely wonderful. We shared the Tortelloni appetizer and even though I am an accomplished Italian home cook, it was the best we have ever had. Then we shared the Jack LaLane salad - partly because we grew up with him on TV and the nostalgia was undeniable- and it was perfect. It had a respectable amount of seafood and avocado and was very large. My husband said his Manhatten was excellent. We left vowing to come back soon and often.
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    Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.7
  • Terri
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Dec 2024
    Service is fantastic. Food and ambiance great. Can’t find a better restaurant
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    Broadway Grill BurlingamePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Burlingame
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    4.6

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