The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in San Carlos, May 2024

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Arcyl Moyrong

"Service was great, food was also. Had the lobster roll, almost couldn’t finish it. But I powered..."

Darin Hurd

"It's was my first time. Omg..the food was scrumptious & price is reasonable. Compare to other Similar restaurants Rustic seafood house is our..."

Sue Wong

The Office Bar And Grill

82/100 (1401 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"If you need a location to celebrate a birthday, an accomplishment or just a group get together...The Office Bar and Grill is the place to go! The..."

Shaleen Skye Hinestroza

"I LOVE The Office! This has become one of our favorite hangouts. The food is amazing, and the drinks are amazing. If you go, make sure the female..."

Emily Williams

"Great service, great food, reasonable prices. Large helpings and waitress asked many times if everything was okay and if we needed anything. One..."

John Harper

"Great food amazing drink selection and excellent service and company! And kat is a beast behind the bar! Definetly a great place to go any day of the..."

Sam Penny

"Good service, food.. Friendly staff.. Plenty of tvs and also nice fire..."

Mickey Manry

"Wanna play some bocce ball? Have a cold beer and some good food while you take advantage of seats by a fire pit or watch their multiple screens with..."

Clark Eller

"This is by far the most fun place to hang out with friends. Servers very good. I will never stop going..."

Ignacio Orozco

"Jose the bar tender is the best he is very attentive and make great cocktails..."

Jose Vicente Rodriguez

"Food is always top notch, tons of great beer on tap and a very helpful and polite wait..."

Joshua Romano Farmers Ins

"Anybody that does not this place was in a head..."

Eddie Jenness

"Service and quality all top..."

Austin Watts

"Great food and excellent service. I had the Mac and Cheese it was..."

Jill Lewis Gonsalves

"My family has enjoyed the excellent food the office serves along w great cocktails....and the atmosphere is fun friendly...and its the kind of place..."

Donna Collins

"Best place to watch any sport event! Fun place to meet with friends, great service friendly staff and tasty bar..."

Artemisa Sandoval Ruiz

"great place for football sundays and hanging with your friends, the bartender krista was freaking awesome, she had such a great attitude and was a..."

Paul Eric Dozier

"Fun place, great location, food & people. Extra special night watching Warriors WIN. Bartenders and servers did a great job keeping up with the..."

Karen Wapp Landi

"Thank you Gwen...you were wonderful...hope to see you in San..."

Christina Sandoval Lustfield

"Great food, drinks and people. My go-to place. Lots of TVs for sports..."

Scott Neely

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Valerie Field

"Love the food, love the drink, love the staff, especially Keoni! Love a business run by 2 buddies who know how to have..."

Nichole Colliver Cilley

Pho Vinh

79/100 (1387 ratings)

"We came in as the kitchen was closing, but they still let us make a to go order. The pho was fantastic, and the shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce..."

Owen Cooper

"Been here 5 times this week. Such a great spot. Pho is delicious. There’s one fish in their tank that swims upside down and it’s the best..."

Kassandra T

"8 out of 5 stars here! Amazing food and amazing family running the restaurant. Bahn Hoi (pork) is off charts delicious. Also check out the "86...."

Jason McMinn

"Just wonderful food--the best. We stopped because the flowers in the window boxes outside were so pretty and well-kept. Inside, a giant koi tank..."

Roger Emerick

"Owners are always so sweet and welcoming! My kids had the soup with noodles only, and I had the spicy beef soup. All delish..."

M V

"Cozy place with friendly staff and good food. The portions are huge even with regular sized pho. There are options for vegetarian dishes. Try the..."

Sanjay S

Johnston's Saltbox

84/100 (1316 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"All around great place: food is amazing (brunch and dinner), atmosphere is on point (not too crowded and if you sit outside, there are heaters and..."

Cory Sawicki

"Food is so good! The breakfast sandwich with pork belly is to die for! Get the homemade siracha on the side! Love the ambiance ... comfortable makes..."

Elizabeth Matt-Laperriere

"It was my first time there and I loved it!! The food was yummy and service was awesome!!A place you must go to it! The menu is not big but it has..."

Manal Awwad Duran

"Fantastic, fresh food. The patio is a bonus as well. Be prepared to wait on weekends, but it's worth..."

Ljuba Ray

"Love the brightness of this place. Sun filled room because of the big glass windows, the wooden spoons on the wall, not to mention the outside - just..."

Kimberly Nishizono

"Great brunch! I had the smoked trout tartine and a bellini, and my mom had the blueberry pancakes! We sat at the bar (shorter wait) but the outside..."

Allie McDermott

"My third outing, my husbands first. So impressed with the ambiance, the kind and attentive service notes offered by the owner (we think, the tall..."

Diana Dull Akers

"I stumbled into the Saltbox on Laurel and St. Francis. It's a brand new restraunt. Light food with an ecofriendly atmosphere. One of the best lunches..."

Laura Bertolacci

"Excellent food! The scones were to die for and the Bellini..."

Lisa Olson

"We had great brunch, very friendly staff, Buttermilk Chicken was..."

Martin Mccrory

"Great vibe, creative eats, nice wine and beer choices and fair..."

Daron Long

"Sat at the bar. Great choice, the bartenders were very nice. Burger and fries were..."

Meghan Taff

"OMG- The pot roast is to die for! The strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar was delicious and the service was excellent! I am thrilled to have this gem in..."

Kathryn Blink

"This place is outstanding. They serve seasonal dishes. Went on a Saturday night. The place was vibrant and just had a awesome rhythm Had about a 40..."

Maurice

"Excellent lunch. Spare but attractive setting. Limited menu but good choices. Everything well prepared and well presented. Friendly efficient staff...."

SfChowhound

"This place is great. They also have a beautiful back patio. You order at the counter and they bring you your food and drinks. I got the kale salad..."

Nicole Spoljar

"The food was really really good, we had the pesto sandwich and the cauliflower starter. The only downside is standing in line for a super long time..."

Jo V

"Came here for NYE brunch and it was fantastic. Fresh, delicious food and wonderful friendly staff. Highly..."

Rebecca Hogan

"This place is the BEST. It’s super artsy. The quality and creativity of their food is amazing. The ingredients are seasonal and very fresh. Also..."

Lin Zhang

"Very delicious restaurant with excellent service, and very lovely patio seating area. Cannot recommend this place for dinner in the..."

Michelle Kelman

"This restaurant will be a new go to for me. The ingredients are fresh and tase amazing and the atmosphere is great! They have a beautiful back patio..."

Trevor Hepburn

"This place has delicious food, great service, and fantastic wine. It's a great place to bring the family or co-workers. The best part is, that..."

Zlatko Unger

"A great place to visit for lunch. Very lovely setting with a huge outdoor dining area/patio tucked away off the main road. The food is so good, very..."

Morgan Rasetarinera

Chipotle Mexican Grill

77/100 (1291 ratings)

"This is the perfect place to eat while you're shopping at San Carlos..."

Leo Tsypkin

"It was our first time eating at a Chipotle Restaurant. I would have taken a picture If i knew before we started eating. The fast food restaurant..."

Suzan Gabin

"I love that when I ask for more rice here, I get more rice. I really like my rice and this is the most generous Chipotle I have been to for rice...."

Xiao Ýao

"This place is always a good idea for a burrito or a bowl for lunch or dinner. The new Pollo Asado bowl is really good. Check it..."

David Bottino

"Service and food excellence. I visit for a good fast satisfying meal every time am in..."

Nidia Montalvo

Gelataio

77/100 (1254 ratings)

Siamese Kitchen

78/100 (1238 ratings)

"Food was goooooooood.. I am so full though. We had the fresh spring rolls, crispy spring rolls, fried rice with veggies and tofu, red curry with tofu..."

Janaki V

"Good dishes Tom Yum Goong: 3 stars Pumpkin Cury: 4 stars Thai Bar-B-Que: Beef: 3 stars Pla Laad Prig: 4 stars Recommand this..."

Aaron Oh

"Possibly best Thai in San Carlos / Belmont / Redwood City. The place does not look like much, but the food is consistently top notch, throughout..."

Michael Harville

"Nice place, really good service. We had the green curry and pumpkin curry (I liked the taste of the green curry much more than the pumpkin curry -..."

I “Skylar” R

Cuisinett Bistro & Market

88/100 (1185 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My go to place for Moules Frites. Delicious broth, plump tasty mussels and fries to die for. Served with French bread to sop up the broth. Paired..."

John Peterson

"Cuisinett is like a little slice of France in San Carlos. I have been here quite a few times and it has always been very good. I went this week for..."

Lynne Berry

"I've been here multiple times and each time you are greeted with warmth. The staff is very friendly and their suggestions never disappoint. The..."

Debbie Scharoun

"A quick perusal of the comments on here will tell you much of what you need to know about this restaurant. For a late afternoon idea that turned into..."

Aaron Hassler

"The food was fresh & so flavorful. The staff was friendly & attentive. And....the menu is diverse. A vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore can find a wide..."

Jennifer Bellinger

"My Shrimp dish, spinach side and creme brûlée were excellent! The service and ambiance were very good as..."

Alisa Jackson

"Excellent service..friendly staff, charming owner. That said, food was very good. Found the customers were a little noisy at the time I was there,..."

Pat Matthews-Watkins

"What a friendly place. Everyone from the kitchen to the owner has a smile for the customer and service is attentive. The food is affordable and well..."

Janet Fouts

"Great burger 🍔 with champagne! Unusual combination ;) the owner is very attentive, but not in your..."

Tatyana Veremyova

"I only have one word to say! Superb dishes!!! I totally agree with some of the reviews, the owners are one of the most hospitable and friendliest..."

Bernadine West

"Butternut squash soup was perfect! They add a touch of cinnamon?!? Really works. And the roasted vegetables side was done just right leaving a tad..."

Karen D'Amato

"I tasted 3 dishes + 2 desserts in a single setting and all were beyond..."

Shirley Lam

"Love this place!! Had the chicken with mustard sauce and fries. Best fries in a very long time. Service is great. Lots of..."

Olivier Gachot

"Amazing food and fantastic service! Absolutely great..."

Greg Land

"I love this little touch of French happiness! We dine here every time we are in San Carlos. Just wish we had Cuisinett in..."

Janie Latting Weeks

"Authentic French food. Always delicious. Order, then sit in or outside on San Carlos Ave. Servers then bring your food. Moules frites always..."

Myles Kelvin

"CUISINETT, SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA:An old colleague from India who is now well placed in PALO ALTO, took me out to dinner and remembered my..."

Soum Chakraborty

"The ordering routine is a little quirky - order and pay at the counter, then find a table, and they bring the food to you when it's ready. Staff is..."

SfChowhound

"Authentic, simple and affordable French cooking. Love it. Bonne cuisine Francaise, simple et..."

Philippe Hurat

"Awesome food!!!.i had the steak au poivre with Pomme frites. Sauce was on point & steak was cooked to perfect temp . Frites were great too. All in..."

El Foodie

"Great new addition to San Carlos. My family (2 young children) and I have had quite a few meals at Cuisinett. The food, atmosphere and service are..."

Todd

"We had a wonderful and relaxing lunch outside at Cuisinett Bistro today. The food (as always) was delicious and well prepared. The service-..."

Inge Tiegel Doherty

"Very friendly folks and the food was pretty good. I am still undecided about how I feel about French cuisine but the experience was a good..."

Diva Ward

"Great outdoor seating. Love their little market inside! My wife enjoys the entire menu. I tend to get the quiche or burger. Both are solid..."

D Chu

"Our whole family can always agree on Cuisinett. It’s the go to. A couple of us have high expectations and are picky but everyone loves Cuisinett!..."

Austin

"I had a delicious lunch with my friend here. Food is very tasteful, staff is friendly and ambience is charming. Great place for quiche, salads, fish..."

Clarice DeOH

"Delicious French food and awesome service. Will definitely come back to try the quiche and mussels. Pictures are for merguez sandwich and blue cheese..."

Flavio Silva

"Any food lover will love this place. Cozy atmosphere serving French food that is tasty and carries the French finesse. Add the wine or the beer..."

Sanjay S

"This is one the most authentic French Bistrots I know in the Peninsula. The owner is French himself and he has on his menu some of the most..."

Bruno Aziza

West Park Bistro

90/100 (1168 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A first class service, very kind and friendly people helped me make an unforgettable moment, on a very special date. delicious food, at a perfect..."

Killi Toto

"This was a very nice place to eat. The staff was very nice. Food is delicious. I had the veggie platter. I believe the dri k was called dragons..."

Mythical d

"Must try the Gorgonzola pear raviolis!! But really everything on this menu is amazing. Best private dining, service is on top of it. Will def be..."

laurie vinal

"Literally the best food! Such a hidden gem! Get the pear and goat cheese ravioli, meatballs, and a side of Gorgonzola mashed potatoes! Greatest..."

Anthony G

"We had a very pleasant Saturday lunch. The restaurant was not busy and the atmosphere was calm. I had a delicious tomato bisque for starters,..."

Robert Argand

"Great service and delicious food! Appetizers and starters can make you full! We tried dates in bacon, fried squids and octopus salad! Main dishes..."

Elena Sokolova

Taco Bell

74/100 (1161 ratings)

"Nacho fries are BACK! Went there on a whim after spotting the place while bike riding along El Camino Real. Clean restaurant with quick service. ..."

John Gonzales

"Dining room was spotless especially the area I sat in. Counter help was excellent as the same person who helped me did the drivethrus as well. Very..."

David Burch

"This tacobell in San Carlos is always accurate with the order although my orders are hard to get wrong. The on screen display at the drive thru..."

Nicolas Larez

"It’s Taco Bell, great fast service, cheap food. Great to order from kiosk as you can customize your..."

Samuel Puckett

Seiya

86/100 (1158 ratings)

"Great atmosphere! Fresh sushi & everyOne down earth! The owner treated us great especially when we didn't leave till an hour after closing! Much..."

Apen Anna Voss

"One of my new favorite sushi places on the peninsula. Both the food and service was amazing!! I will be going back..."

Bryan Holmes

"Super delicious sushi! Warm and wonderful wait staff service. Savor your..."

H.t. Chen

"The food is delicious! Try the fish tacos. They are..."

Denine Urquhart

"Really great food and great costomer..."

Jorge Antonio Ruiz

"..."

I-Chen Amanda Tsung

"Excellent service. Tasty food for the most part. Fish taco and tempura were great - crispy and tasty. The baby steam scallops and the fish roe sauce..."

V W

"Got the fish tacos, great balls of fire roll, mentaiko spaghetti, omakase nigiri and the Hokkaido cheesecake. The tacos and spaghetti were delicious..."

Amy Wang

"Very small Japanese sushi restaurant in San Carlos. A bit hard to find the parking since they block the street. Very good quality sushi and the sushi..."

Jassy St

"Best sushi in the bay. Chef is brilliant and..."

Colsaria Henderson

"First time be here. I assumed it's a Japanese Fusion restaurant. However, the Omakase Nigiri is surprisingly good. Service is OK, just sometime we..."

Tony Yeung

"First time dining and was pleased with the atmosphere and setting. The nigiri was fresh and the tempura was excellent. Loved the selection of..."

Mario Padilla

"Amazing food I have to say, way better than I expected or from the pictures I saw online. This place is in Redwood City Main Street, parking is a..."

Wuji Fei

Patxi's Pizza

75/100 (1109 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great bar, broad beer selection, the wine choices will not disappoint either. The fresh ingredients on the thin crust pizza are as light or complex..."

Lynne Fitzgerald

"I am a Chicago native and LOVE my deep dish pizza. Many places have I tried in the SF Bay Area. Paxti's is the best chicago syle deep dish pizza..."

Leslie Ann Cruz

"Love Patxi's. Friendly people, great food. Yummy meatballs with hot bread!! Once a week..."

Pam Caponio

"Our waiter Rob was AMAZING!!!!!!! Great food and even better..."

Sharon Phillips

"Good variety of beers to choose from. Like the outdoor seating. San Carlos weather gets clear and the heaters are nice and cozy. Food is good and..."

Arcyl Moyrong

"The prosciutto and arugula pizza was..."

Meg Sayles

"Super tasty and huuuge ! We had the thick ones 10” and one would have been enough for two people. We had the Spinach/Pesto and the Greek..."

Nancy de Fays

"Patxi's Pizza has been one of my favorite pizza places for a while. This location is no different! The outdoor seating was open and we'll spaced out...."

Omeed Moghadam

"We ordered Garlic, bell pepper & basil full size pizza with Fresh mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce & Vegetarian. It was so filling with one slice. I..."

Leela Sanjeev

"We tried the butter chicken deep dish pizza. Really great taste! I was full in just 1-1.5 slices as its pretty heavy but worth it! The staff is..."

Sayali M

Aya Sushi

75/100 (1094 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The sushi roll has a very good amount of fish and less rice which I love! The fish is fresh and the hamachi is so yummy! I would say the miso soup..."

Dee Jay

"Nice sushi restaurant in San Carlos right by the Caltrain station. They have yummy innovative rolls. Price may be on the higher side for sushi rolls...."

alice w

"Great food. Some of the best rolls around. Friendly staff. This neighborhood spot has gotten a bit pricey in the last few..."

Gadg Newb

"Great menu options and..."

Kent Graziano

"I love this place! It was a recent discovery. First off all they have my favorite salmon and lemon roll which a lot of places don't have and their..."

Danielle Busque

"Great sushi. Our favorite in San..."

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