Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Belmont

69 restaurants available nearby

1. Iron Gate

4.9

Exceptional(3063)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Belmont

Booked 9 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.

2. Selby's

4.6

Exceptional(957)

Price: Moderate

• American • Menlo Park

Booked 27 times today

## Selby's: Where Culinary Artistry Meets Timeless Elegance Step into Selby's, a haven of culinary artistry and timeless elegance in Redwood City. Here, Michelin-starred Chef Mark Sullivan orchestrates a symphony of flavors, blending modern American cuisine with classic European influences. The opulent ambiance transports you to a bygone era. Plush velvet seating, glistening chandeliers, and rich mahogany accents create an atmosphere of sophisticated comfort. As you settle in, prepare to be captivated by the meticulous presentation of each dish, a testament to the chef's dedication to detail. Indulge in Selby's signature dishes, like the melt-in-your-mouth Beef Wellington or the delicate Dover sole meunière. Each bite is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, expertly prepared to showcase their natural flavors. Complement your meal with a selection from the extensive wine list, curated to enhance the flavors of the cuisine. The knowledgeable staff will guide you through the options, ensuring a harmonious pairing for every palate. Selby's is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to celebrate special occasions, savor exquisite cuisine, and create lasting memories. So, come and discover the magic of Selby's, where every detail is

3. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2388)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 14 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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4. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1850)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 48 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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5. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(566)

Price: Expensive

• American • Redwood City

Booked 15 times today

As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!

6. Timber & Salt

4.5

Awesome(723)

Price: Expensive

• American • Redwood City

Booked 5 times today

Timber & Salt is a downtown Redwood City restaurant and bar serving quality steaks, seafood and craft cocktails. Our kitchen, led by award-winning chef Joshua Regal serves fresh, seasonal dishes highlighting the best ingredients California has to offer. We also serve one of the best burgers in Silicon Valley. Our cocktail program features hand-crafted cocktails using select spirits, house made syrups, bitters, tinctures and specialty garnishes. We also feature a deep list of spirits, fine wines and specialty beer. Both the kitchen and bar utilize fresh ingredients from our farm in Woodside California. Timber & Salt has intimate indoor seating for over 50 guests and an enclosed, heated outdoor patio for up to 30 guests. We are open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

7. PRANZI

4.6

Exceptional(841)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Carlos

Booked 3 times today

PRANZI is a Modern Northern Italian Restaurant located in downtown San Carlos, California. Featuring House made pastas, fresh baked bread and specialty dishes from both Northern Italian. We offer a full bar with artisan cocktails and a thoughtful California and Italian wine list. Our service is warm and friendly and we look forward to hosting your next meal.

8. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1702)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 18 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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9. Rustic House - San Carlos

4.7

Exceptional(289)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • San Carlos

Booked 6 times today

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.

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10. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

4.5

Awesome(1315)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Redwood City

Booked 1 time 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.

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MarieVIP
Greater Boston •80 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Very nice meal, but not quite exceptional. Food was generally very good; ambiance is lovely. Service is a little spotty. Cocktails took too long; appetizers were served too soon (at the same time as the cocktails!); we had to pour our own wine because our glasses were empty; one entree was perfectly timed but the other was lukewarm when it arrived. I would definitely go back, and it is a lovely spot for a special occasion -- but it wasn't over the top perfect (but I have very high standards!).
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Selby'sPrice: Moderate• American• Menlo Park
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4.6
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PaulVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A wonderful evening at Vivace enjoying happy hour appetizers and cocktails.Always enjoy the ambience and awesome service. The owner Mike and his staff are super helpful and friendly and the food is “world class” 😋
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Vivace - BelmontPrice: Moderate• Italian• Belmont
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4.7
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ChrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Iron Gate is a special place. It never fails to deliver a memorable experience. It’s a bit of a time warp…the menu is traditional but the food is always excellent. It’s the service that sets IG apart- it’s impeccable, friendly, entertaining, and what you wish other restaurants offered! We celebrated a birthday and they nailed it! Joe (waiter) was fantastic! As were Tanner and the entire team!
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Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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4.9
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ErikN
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is a beautiful restaurant that opened in January of 2024. The service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. My wife had the duck confit which was outstanding. I had the burger which turned out just good. The bar is large and very attractive. The outside patios and views are lovely.
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Hurrica Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Redwood City
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4.7
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KristinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7

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69 restaurants available nearby

1. Iron Gate

2. Selby's

3. Vivace - Belmont

4. Pausa Bar & Cookery

5. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

6. Timber & Salt

7. PRANZI

8. Porterhouse

9. Rustic House - San Carlos

10. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

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