Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Peninsula
  5. San Carlos
Rustic House - San Carlos, San Carlos, CA

Rustic House - San Carlos

4.6
4.6
295 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Rustic House Oyster Bar and Grill specializes in seafood cuisine. Dishes may include freshwater fish. The concept may focus upon the preparation and service of fresh seafood. We also offer additional American non-seafood items such as chicken, beef, and pasta dishes.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 425-3474
  • Website
    http://www.rustichouse94070.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vicky Presidente
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rustic House can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Location
    920 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070
  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Cross Street
    Arroyo Ave
  • Parking details
    We have our private lot and also street parking is available
  • Public transit
    SAMTRANSCALTRAINUBER
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $2 Oysters at Rustic House!

    Multiple dates available
    Come take the edge off your workweek at Rustic House! We've got an awesome Happy Hour to kick off the nice weather and save some moolah. Happy Hour is served Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 5:30pm! $3 off cocktails $7 appetizers $2 oysters See you soon!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustic House in San Carlos delights with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The $1 oyster special and "best fish & chips" are standout offerings. Guests enjoy a "lively atmosphere" and attentive staff. While some find indoor temperatures chilly, the comprehensive menu, including Cioppino and seafood pasta, receives "highly recommended" praise.

295 Reviews

  1. Sheila

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great seafood and friendly Staff.. I eat here every other month. Also, very efficient and accommodating with large parties.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Antonino

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink choices. Not my first time eating there and it won’t be the last time.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Al

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Thank you. We’ll be back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Steven

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is terrific, especially the fish and chips, and the $1 oysters and $5 beers on Monday nights are not to be missed. However, they really need to keep the temperature inside a lot warmer. Unfortunately, the servers kept the doors propped open to the patio outside, even on the coldest of nights, and this causes frigid drafts to fill up the restaurant. We had to keep our coats and jackets on all throughout our meal. Also, the price for a single slice of creme brulee cheesecake for desert was nearly $17, which we thought was badly over-priced, even if the cheesecake was delicious. I can only suppose they were compensating for the lower prices on the oysters.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Danton

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yelp recommended this seafood place in the Peninsula. What a great recommendation!! The hostess was friendly and full of smiles. She explained the menus and specials of the day. Ricky was our server and he was the best! I was craving Fisherman’s Wharf style Cioppino and I was not disappointed!! It was rich in tomato flavor with spices, scallops, 3 kinds of fish, clams, mussels, crab with a bottom layer of fettuccine and garlic bread. I would say this was one of the best Cioppinos I’ve in years! My wife ordered the Lobster and Crab Ravioli with red sauce. She loved it as the tomato sauce had a kick to it! It was cooked perfectly! Portions were perfect!

    Is this helpful?

  6. James M.

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and food was good Good atmosphere

    Is this helpful?

  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to eat here and we loved it. The service was a little slow but overall we had a great experience. The food was delicious and not overly priced.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Yvonne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good as well as the service. Definitely going back

    Is this helpful?

  9. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, great service, delicious food and a lively atmosphere! A staple for us in San Carlos!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Jason

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for a date night or catch up with friends. I liked the fact that street parking was plentiful and the restaurant had a lot of open space. Our group started with the grilled oysters and calamari. Oysters had a great buttery flavor and the calamari was standard. The beet and salmon salad was delicious and fresh. For our mains we had the Ribeye, gumbo, and pasta with scallops. The gumbo was packed with seafood and flavor, a must get. The ribeye was standard, but ours came a little over cooked. Lastly if you are looking for a cheesy seafood pasta they got it. I liked this restaurant a lot from the food, the staff, and the ambiance.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Rustic House - San Carlos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 425-3474.

Rustic House - San Carlos is rated 4.6 stars by 295 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 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rustic House - San Carlos

920 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arroyo Ave
  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have our private lot and also street parking is available
  • Public transit
    SAMTRANSCALTRAINUBER
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vicky Presidente
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rustichouse94070.com/
  • Phone number
    (650) 425-3474
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rustic House can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo