Bar & Grill near San Mateo

“"The classiest, coziest nook on North Bayshore." I had the delicious pork chops. Next time I'll get the ribeye. But I'm not sold on the rest of menu. Some of the items look a little iffy. Rique & Victor know how to treat customers right. It has a big classy bar and sports on TV! There's 10 or 12 tables in the comfy, bright dining room. Located in the Holiday Inn Express. A little pricey, but this place is a great find.“

“We met friends at this restaurant after doing a Yelp review and I'm so glad we did. One of the first things I noticed was the high-quality of the menu: Mary's chicken, Scottish salmon, and other brands we love. The kitchen didn't disappoint. It was delicious and our guests were really pleased. The service was outstanding. and as we hoped, they had heaters and it was comfortable to eat outside in December. We will definitely be going back.“

“Chefs love it!!! I have the privilege of working with some amazing chefs. At work we do daily taste of many different food items, and needless to say the chefs are very passionate about what they prepare and how they prepare it. With major confidence, I have recommended Refuge to all of them without fear they would be disappointed. Most of them have accepted my suggestion and none of them had anything negative to say about the place. They all love the food and the beer selection, and they all keep coming back for more! Refuge is by far one of my favorite restaurants to go to. This is a place that everyone should try, you will not find a better pastrami sandwich anywhere in California.“

“I've lived in the area for three decades, (South Bay, East Bay & the Peninsula) but only recently discovered the historic 7 Mile House and can't wait to return. In fact, I'm headed there right after I post this ;.) I walked in on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch / early dinner to-go and sat at the bar with affable locals who all seemed to be enjoying themselves. I was warmly welcomed by the bartender; cocktail service was swift and with a friendly smile. Their mouth-watering menu offers much to choose from. After some deliberation, I selected their pulled pork adobo sandwich with a "side" salad which was an enormous serving of fresh field greens (entree size) along with the gigantic, succulent sandwich which DID NOT disappoint. The meat was tender and smokey, and their adobo is what I'm going back for today ! There was plenty to feed at least two people or one hungry woman with a half sandwich left over for lunch the following day. See you at the Seven ! I've gotta go ~ photos next time . . .“

“As I mentioned on other reviews, our plans over the summer were changed at the last minute by wildfires in Canada. This resulted in us having to change plans on the hoof and for a number of reasons we ended up booking 3 nights here. The hotel is OK – I’d say it feels more like an upscale business hotel not a vacation spot (though it was very busy with families in July). For me, it didn’t feel luxurious enough in terms of the room product or location. Our first suite looked over a very busy road but we were then moved to overlook the pool which was better. The suite is more like a junior suite with the bedroom area separated by a partial wall. The sleeping area was small, however the bed was comfortable with very soft linens. There is a small hallway leading into the sitting area which is well stocked with coffee maker, kettle, fridge, cups etc. The bathroom - although it only had a single basin - had plenty of storage and had a large shower cubicle with rain-head as well as a good bath. The dressing room had very little short-hanging space but other than that was well planned. However, the staff in the restaurant are VERY good – several of them German, perfectly trained and on point. One of them recommended the excellent Village Pub for a meal one evening which we very much enjoyed. Also, if there on a Thursday do go to the bar - Thursday evenings are rather an entertaining “scene”.“

“I decided to stop by this local sports bar. Fairly empty when I came in. Packed by the time I left. Good menu selections. Weekend breakfast options. They even offer mystery shots. I had the steak and eggs.The bartender/server Freddie was super nice and attentive. Prices are on point. Especially for the location. Food was ok. Nothing extremely special but the customer service was superb!“

“It's been almost 8 months since we returned to Rustic House. We started off with the clam chowder and we weren't disappointed. The seafood pasta and mahi mahi taco was SO delicious and fresh. Mauricio was our host and he did a superb job. With so many restaurant to choose from in San Carlos, we hope to come back soon.“

“Higher prices, but I think that's par for th3 course considering this restaurant is located in an airport.That being said, great level of service here. The entire team works together cohesively to provide refills and to assure that tables' needs and orders are taken care of efficiently. If you sit and watch them work, I think you'll understand what i mean. It's impressive. Further, they didn't seem to mind me hanging out for a bit after I paid while I waited for my next flight.The entire team was great on this visit, afternoon of March 10th. Nazzal (hope i got the spelling correct) and Eric were, in particular, super on top of it. Seemingly easy-going and a good work ethic.Would happily return.“

“This is a fun spot to get together with friends after a day at the corporate office and hang out at the social office! They've got a good menu and large selection of beer. You can sit down and start a tab on trivia nights (Monday 7p). There's a heated by fire pit outdoor space or some tables inside or at the bar. Parking is street and the staff is friendly but don't expect too much chitchat. They're often busy!“

“As neighbors of Mullins we have been coming for the last (almost) 5 years, and over the last couple of months there has been a great shift. Before the food was good, but we were worried once they changed to a steakhouse it would be too much. I have to say we were completely wrong. Its fantastic now. Chef Roberto has done a great job with the new menu. Best potatoes (mashed OR baked) I have ever had. I crave them. Steaks are cooked to perfection (we recommend the filet). I also have to say that you can tell in the last almost year the way the restaurant is managed and the atmosphere has changed for the better. Brian has been a GREAT addition to the team. He is so friendly and always greets you with a smile. He remembers people, which is so nice. He always looks for a way to make the customer his main priority and it makes you want to come back over and over again.“