Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Belmont

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1. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2417)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 29 times today

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

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2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1877)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 59 times today

Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.

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3. Izzy's on the Peninsula

4.1

Excellent(1378)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Carlos

Booked 13 times today

A Bay Area Tradition Since 1987...Izzy’s on the Peninsula is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened in 1987.Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.Fresh off of a year-long renovation, Izzy's showcases a new design inspired by our rich history; along with additional private dining spaces, a reimagined bar & lounge space, and a brand new garden for outdoor dining.

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4. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(118)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 45 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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5. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 13 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!o Hours of Operation: reference hours of ops on Pinstripes.com website and adjust as needed

6. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1728)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 27 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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7. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.2

Awesome(3012)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 19 times today

Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) restaurant

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.8

Exceptional(758)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 42 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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9. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

4.4

Awesome(1321)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Redwood City

Booked 5 times today

Mistral’s California cuisine focuses on serving the best local ingredients available. Mistral is a destination restaurant for anniversaries & birthdays, and has an off-the-beaten-path ambiance with year-‘round patio dining and water views, an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of outside heaters. Two private rooms and the covered patio are available for private dining, business dinners, banquets, cocktail parties, weddings, and special events.A note on waterfront tables:WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONSWe kindly ask that you and your party follow our dining limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on our waterfront tables.Your time limit starts from your reservation time.

10. The Cask Wine Bar

4.3

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • San Carlos

Booked 4 times today

Cozy and intimate, welcoming and friendly, elegant selection of cheeses, fish, pastas, charcuterie and wine, CASK is all about wine!!! In downtown San Carlos, the Cask Wine and Cheese Bar offers a enjoyable wine and food experience.

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Carmen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Standly was outstanding—a great guy! He was patient, friendly, and highly professional.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Marcy
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What a wonderful find this restaurant was! Beautiful setting, warm, attentive service, and some of the freshest flavors ever. The salsas, the flavor of the food, the burst of lime in the margaritas —everything we sampled was bright, fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to go back.
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4
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Robert
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Bottomless spaghetti and meatballs and bottomless chop salad was excellent, especially the salad. Our server, Luis, was prompt and efficient. Reservation/seating timely. Noise level was a bit much. Quieter atmosphere would have made conversation easier for our table of 4.
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Pinstripes - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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4.4
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Izzy’s called me and had to cancel my reservation due to what they said was, “An unexpected and unfortunate incident.” When I do dine here it is usually very good. I was disappointed that the reservation had to be cancelledz
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Izzy's on the PeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Carlos
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4.1
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WilliamVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Vivace restaurant has a very inviting atmosphere. The staff and waiters were excellent. Very friendly and professional. The food was excellent as usual and served in a timely manner on a very busy night. This is a reason my wife and I are repeat customers.
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Vivace - BelmontPrice: Moderate• Italian• Belmont
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4.7

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