Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Belmont

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1. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(531)

Price: Expensive

• American • Redwood City

Booked 32 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!

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2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1836)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 41 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. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(3004)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 28 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.

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4. Waterside Grill + Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(116)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Redwood City

Booked 7 times today

Join us for a relaxing and memorable experience at Waterside Grill + Lounge. Our locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktail offerings, global plates and unmatched hospitality on the San Francisco waterfront provide the recipe for a great meal. With an innovative culinary and mixology team ready to cater to your every need, you’ll easily see why we are the premier destination in Redwood Shores. Our large outdoor terrace provides for unmatched al fresco bar and restaurant experience. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we welcome you to our table.

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5. The Refuge - San Mateo

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • San Mateo

Booked 12 times today

As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks. We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.

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6. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

4.4

Awesome(1313)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Redwood City

Booked 7 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.

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7. Rustic House - San Carlos

4.6

Exceptional(281)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • San Carlos

Booked 8 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.

8. Spasso

4.6

Exceptional(1380)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Carlos

Booked 4 times today

Sasso, located in San Carlos, is a crowd-pleaser for its excellent service and delicious Italian cuisine. It's known for its extensive wine selection and attentive staff. Reviewers often mention the great food and ambiance, with many praising it as one of their favorite local restaurants. With high ratings across the board, it's definitely worth the drive.

9. Cafe Florian

4.2

Awesome(337)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foster City

Booked 7 times today

Cafe Florian is well worth the drive, as attested by its high ratings in reviews. Customers rave about the excellent service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, especially during holidays. Many recommend it as a priority for special gatherings. The seafood, sushi, and desserts are especially noted as standouts.

10. La Viga Seafood

4.5

Awesome(342)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Redwood City

Booked 14 times today

La Viga Seafood is a gem in Redwood City that's worth the drive. With rave reviews for its 'exceptional' food, 'good service', and 'fresh ingredients', it's a go-to spot for Mexican fusion cuisine. One reviewer mentioned, 'if you want to try Mexican fusion food this is the place', while another said 'we will be back'. The ambiance is described as 'artsy and casual', and the menu includes a variety of inventive dishes like coconut-crusted prawns, sauteed octopus and calamari, and Yucatan-style braised pork. So, whether you're in for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, La Viga Seafood is a must-visit.

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JanIce
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was raining. A manager meet us with umbrellas outside One friend was ushered in as she was using a walker and I used the other brought out to me to help the other 88 year old friend. We were ushered to the table chairs were pulled out for us to be seated!! Never have I felt so cared about. The hospitality was amazing! There is a tranquility and peace in the eloquent but casual environment overlooking the harbor and water On one wall separating the bar from the dining area is a huge aquarium where jellyfish float aimlessly The food served for lunch was excellent ! Thank you for a wonderful time We will be back!!!! Jan P
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Hurrica Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Redwood City
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4.7
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Mark
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food and great service! The menu had something for everyone and everything tasted good. Staff was kind and knowledgeable.
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Paul Martin's American Grill - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.4
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Vivekananda
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This restaurant was a great little find. Great food, great staff and ambience. Really cute little find.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Danielvip
San Francisco Bay Area •129 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
We went for lunch and both had the Fish & Chips which were excellent. Three pieces of fish came with freshly fried chips and a side of slaw. We had great service from our waiter, Mauricio. Highly recommended.
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Rustic House - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Seafood• San Carlos
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4.6
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Rowevip
San Francisco Bay Area •99 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Always a pleasure to come here. Thank you, Dean, for your attentive and pleasant service.
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AvenidaPrice: Expensive• Filipino• San Mateo
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4.5

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

3. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4. Waterside Grill + Lounge

5. The Refuge - San Mateo

6. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

7. Rustic House - San Carlos

8. Spasso

9. Cafe Florian

10. La Viga Seafood

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