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Park & Howard Bistro, Burlingame, CA

Park & Howard Bistro

4.7
4.7
1311 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Park & Howard Bistro located on the corner of Park and Howard Ave in Burlingame CA and featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic world wide wine list. Park & Howard Bistro has a decidedly understated rustic motif, linen tables clothes, hardwood floors, intimate leather booths , & rich mahogany wood accents and is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Park & Howard Bistro also has intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation, business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement celebrations ,anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 12 people for that extra special dining experience.
The lunch menu is full of wonderful seasonal pairings salads, sandwiches and entrees. Service is approachable, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, in a comfortable atmosphere

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 567-6080
  • Website
    http://www.parkhowardbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Edgar Fuentes
  • Location
    1300 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4211
  • Area
    Burlingame
  • Cross Street
    Bank of West
  • Parking details
    surrounded by public parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Please Ask for Vegetarian Items. Gluten Free Pasta Available. Bread Served by Requests

Starters

  • House Made Soup of the Day CupUS$8.00

    • Cheese & CharcuterieUS$18.00

      Cheeses: (Port Wine Derby, Tartufata & Humboldt Fog). Charcuterries: (Speck, Coppa, San Daniel Prosciutto) Mustard, Olives & Crackers

      • 3 forUS$18.00
      • 5 forUS$28.00

    • Grilled Artichoke* **US$16.00

      Crumble Feta Cheese, Watermelon Radish, Organic Mix Green & Fresh Oregano-Lemon Vinaigrette

      • Grilled Prawns*US$18.00

        Triangles Puff Pastry, Teriyaki & Sweet-Chili Sauce

        • Burrata Cheese*US$16.00

          Di Stefano Burrata, Caponata, Lemon Pesto & Pine Nuts

          • Roasted Lamb Riblet*US$17.00

            Home Made Oregano Lemon Pesto & Tamarind Glaze

            • Hamachi Crudo*US$18.00

              Sushi Grade Yellowtail, Avocado Mousse, Soy Dressing & Chili- Chives Drizzle Lemon Olive Oil

              • Mediterranean Spiced MeatballsUS$18.00

                Fresh Basil, Tomato Concassed, Parmesan Cheese & Marinara Sauce

                • Crab CakesUS$21.00

                  Mango, Hash Avocado, Cucumber Salad, Petite Sea Grass & Chili-Lime Aioli

                  • Beef Tartar (Raw)*US$22.00

                    Chopped Filet Mignon, Capers, Red Onion, Dijon Mustard, Drizzle White Truffle Oil & Crostini

                    • Red Wine Braised Grilled Octopus*US$22.00

                      Celery, Carrots, Red Onion & Fresh Oregano, Garlic, Lemon Dressing

                      Salads

                      • Living Butter Lettuce* **US$16.00

                        Blood Orange, Almonds, Raisins & Citrus-Ginger Vinaigrette

                        • Caesar* **US$14.00

                          Petite Hearts of Romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Croutons & Classic Caesar Dressing

                          • Roasted Red & Gold Beets* **US$16.00

                            Arugula, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts & Raspberry Vinaigrette

                            • Baby Kale* **US$15.00

                              Toasted Pecans, Dates, Manchego Cheese, Cherry Tomato & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

                              Entrees

                              add Mushroom $3, add bacon $3, add Avocado $3

                              • Seared Scallops*US$42.00

                                Shaved Asparagus, Sweet Corn, Peas, Sun Dried Pesto Risotto, Caramelized Tomato & Balsamic Glaze

                                • Grilled Lamb Chops*US$48.00

                                  Thyme-Rosemary Roasted Potato, French Green Beans & Rosemary Veal Demi Glaze

                                  • Pan Seared Salmon*US$35.00

                                    Pignoli Couscous, Shaved Asparagus, Grilled Artichoke & Peperonata Sauce

                                    • Grilled Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak*US$54.00

                                      Short Rib Hash Brow Cake, Red Swiss Chard, Red Wine Veal Demi Glaze

                                      • 18ozUS$54.00

                                    • Fennel & Coriander Crust Seared Ahi Tuna*US$38.00

                                      Mango-Cucumber Salad, Frisee, Cherry Tomato, Avocado & Teriyaki Glaze

                                      • Lemon-Pepper Crusted Duck Breast*US$38.00

                                        Purple Cauliflower Puree, Rainbow Carrots, Cranberry Potato Cake & Cherry Port Wine

                                        • Grilled Filet Mignon*US$46.00

                                          Roasted Marble Potato, Sauteed Spinach, Cassis Glazed Shallots & Stilton Butter

                                          • Baby Back Ribs*US$32.00

                                            Home Made Corn Bread, Apple- Cabbage Slaw & B.B.Q. Sauce

                                            • Risotto* **US$26.00

                                              Wild Mushrooms, Tartufata, Shaved Asparagus, Peas & Drizzle White Truffle Oil

                                              • Fresh Tagliatelle PastaUS$30.00

                                                Smoked Short Rib Ragu, Mire Poix, Torched Burrata & Gremolata

                                                • Sesame Seed-Panko Fried Whole Branzino*US$38.00

                                                  Moscato Pickle Fennel, Sweet Pepper, Dill, Red Radish & Pepper Agredolce

                                                  • Crab & Shrimp RavioliUS$32.00

                                                    Vodka Cream Sauce, Chives, Crispy Guanciale & Herb Crusted Tomato Gratin

                                                    • Spaghetti MeatballsUS$26.00

                                                      Mediterranean Spiced Meatballs, Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese

                                                      • Harris Ranch Beef Burger*US$22.00

                                                        Cheddar Cheese & Gremolata French Fries

                                                        Sides

                                                        • Gremolata French FriesUS$6.00

                                                          • Brussel Sprouts ChipsUS$7.00

                                                            • Maui Onion RingsUS$6.00

                                                              • Sauteed SpinachUS$8.00

                                                                • Roasted Marble PotatoUS$6.00

                                                                  • Rainbow Baby CarrotsUS$8.00

                                                                    • Sauteed Swiss ChardUS$8.00

                                                                      • French Green BeansUS$8.00

                                                                        Last updated: 8 September 2023

                                                                        What 1,311 people are saying

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.7
                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

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                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        Park & Howard Bistro offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent food" and "superb service." Guests praise its Mediterranean vibe and the "wonderful" selection of wines and cocktails. The ambiance is perfect for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience remains "outstanding."

                                                                        1,311 Reviews

                                                                        1. Karen

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          It was lunch for a 92nd birthday. Food super (as always). Service fantastic! Never had a bad meal or bad service. The servers and wait staff are so friendly and attentive. I can't say enough about this place!

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                                                                        2. Dennis

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Never disappointed with our dining experience at Park and Howard. The food is excellent. The service is attentive. The ambience is attractive and the sound level is low so conversations are easy to hear.

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                                                                        3. Karen

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Every time I have eaten here, the food is terrific! Very consistent. Service perfect. Very attentive and considerate. Definitely go here for birthday celebrations. They treat you like royalty! Love this place. Does not ever disappoint. Heading there again on the 29th for a 92nd birthday. Twice in 1 week! Prices are great too.

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                                                                        4. Susan

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 2
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          The wait staff were unattentive; we were uncertain who our waiter was, we had to flag one of them every time we needed something, ie more water, had to ask for bread, ask for someone to get dessert menu, had to ask someone to box leftovers, etc. Then the person never came back with our leftovers. We left without it! In short, management needs to train staff to be customer service people! Get organized— assign specific wait person to the table; fit the price of food, patrons shouldn’t have to try to get someone’s attention for services!!!

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                                                                        5. Bill

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          The food is great, but don’t book the last seating for lunch (2pm) — the kitchen is scheduled to close 30min later and you will feel rushed, especially if you want dessert

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                                                                        6. Laura

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          We had our business holiday dinner and we were extremely happy. The service was excellent and the food was exquisite. Thank you Park and Howard team to make it so special.

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                                                                        7. Carol

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 22 December 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          We enjoy going to Park and Howard. The service and food are always good

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                                                                        8. David

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          The food and service were both top notch. We were seated by the front door and literally next to the host stand which both were not optimum. The only other issue is the noise level from everyone in the restaurant was so high that we had difficulty communicating. I would recommend they hire an acoustical expert and place sound deadening material around the place to knock down the chatter. But I must say the food was phenomenal.

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                                                                        9. kathy

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          46 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          46 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Excellent food. Manager checked in several times to see how things were going. During the holiday season parking is extremely difficult but normally not that bad. Also during the holidays it can be extremely loud but outside that time noise level is average for a busy restaurant. Would recommend for both lunch and dinner.

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                                                                        10. Andrea

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          33 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          33 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Service is attentive, Cocktails & Wine offerings are solid.

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        Park & Howard Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 567-6080.

                                                                        Park & Howard Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1311 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        19:00
                                                                        Booked 24 times today

                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                        Google Map for Park & Howard Bistro

                                                                        1300 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4211

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Bank of West
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Burlingame
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Bistro, American
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          surrounded by public parking
                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                                          Edgar Fuentes
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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