I was very impressed!!! The staff was super friendly and helpful with portioning out the fish to my…read morespecifications. Everything looked very fresh and even though the selection wasn't big it felt like they did everything well. Quality over quantity is important! It's pretty far away from South Bay but I definitely feel like it's worth the occasional drive. I told them to put my name down for the next whole red rockfish that they get in store which they happily obliged. I am looking forward to it!

Online ordering wasn't allowing holiday orders until 12/26 (lil late), so I went by on 12/24 to…read morepick up a crab, cooked, cleaned & cracked. Great prices at $13/lb; and staff was so friendly! They gave me instructions how to re-heat after removing from freezer. Once the crab was reheated via the oven, the crab was delicious!! No seasoning needed. Will be back!

This is the perfect spot to grab solid Vietnamese-Chinese seafood right by SFO. Definitely come…read morehere with friends, order as much seafood as your heart desires, and prepare to get messy in the best way possible because everything absolutely slaps. The menu has so many great seafood options, especially if you're a crab lover. They offer a variety of different crab flavors, so there's a good chance you'll find one that fits your taste. The crab was flavorful, saucy, and so satisfying to dig into. They even give you bibs upon request, which honestly feels necessary if you're planning to go all in. The prawns were also a highlight. They were a decent size, cooked well, and perfectly seasoned. We also ordered the garlic noodles, which were great and exactly the kind of buttery, garlicky carb moment you want with seafood. The green beans were a nice addition too and helped balance out the meal with something fresh and veggie-forward. The only thing I'd probably skip next time would be the raw oysters which didn't taste as fresh. Their fried chicken was delicious though! Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly, which made the whole experience even better. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better casual seafood feast. It was so good that my husband and I actually came back two days later just to get the fried chicken and crab again. That pretty much says it all.

I came here with some friends two days ago. We ordered two crabs (salted egg yolk & peppercorn…read moreflavors), df chicken wings, garlic noodles, pepper steak cubes, and stir fry pea sprouts. Everything came out piping hot. The crabs were fresh, chicken wings were not overly battered, noodles were al dente, and pea sprouts were in season. Whenever I have crab, my favorite sauce/seasoning is the salted egg yolk. Just a hint of saltiness but packed full of umami flavors. After tasting the peppercorn flavor, I found myself loving it too! All the ingredients (peppercorn, tons of garlic "garlicky heaven", and butter) blended well together like one big happy family. This is my new favorite seasoning, a slight edge above the salted egg yolk, as it doesn't taste as greasy. I wish we had taken photos but I was very hungry. This place also has a full bar with 3 good size tv's, which is nice when you want to watch the nba finals too. I thought check-in was on the left as this was the waiting area, and there was a small 'reception' counter which I found confusing. Soooo just a note, be sure to check-in on the right side. We left a little past closing time (9pm) and they didn't rush us. Oh and we were given ice cream cones for dessert. Yuuummm!!! Will definitely be back and highly recommend. Come hungry and leave happy.

Over sixty of us came for a club luncheon. They let us have the private room and it was just the…read moreright size for us. It was a buffet luncheon of prime rib, salmon, rigatoni pasta, vegetable medley and a cake dessert which the club provided. There was one tray of each food therefore we were limited to one piece or scoop to each person. The food was a little chintzy as it was half a slice of prime rib and small chunks of salmon. We were able to offer a second helping of rigatoni and prime rib. The prime rib was A little fatty but was tender. I enjoyed The salmon even thought it was small and not overcooked. I think the restaurant could have made up for this if they added bread and butter and perhaps a salad. We were able to stay, mingle and dance in that private room for the entire afternoon which was an added bonus. Everyone had a good time and the staff cut and plated the cake for all. The room for pretty heated even when the windows were open even with the four ceiling fans running. Otherwise, everyone had a fun afternoon. Thank you sixteen mile house!

Restaurant decor is very dated. Food was nothing special and a slight step above just ok…read more The service was very attentive and timely. Overall, it's a meal that won't wow you but does the job.

The best butcher on the Peninsula, great prices and a very friendly staff…read more They will happily do any kind of butchering that you asked for, which saves you a ton of time in the kitchen and always is better than I can do

My go-to whenever I'm feeling fancy and want a quality piece of meat/fish. Everything has always…read morebeen super fresh! And have you seen those jumbo prawns? OMG, huge! I avoid those bc I'm not a shrimp/prawn fan, but the size is quite impressive. Pape seems to be pretty popular, so I try to go in during off-times to avoid the crowds. There's a small parking lot dedicated to the store and turnover is pretty quick. Service is always pretty friendly and efficient.

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I called in advance for a table for 10 on a Saturday…read moreat 8pm. The restaurant was about 80% full. I had also placed a few orders in advance so they came out shortly after we were seated. The service from all the staffs were wonderful. They were attentive and friendly. My group got to try fried soft shell turtle for the first time and they all liked it. Of coarse I didn't tell them what they were eating until after we finished dinner. In the end they brought out a display of red bean buns in the shape of a peach and I'm told this is complimentary for birthdays. This was in addition to the complimentary tofu dessert too.

Place is clean and with abundant services Food is ok…read more Dishes were over seasoned. The squad is flat, lack crispy; same as the salt and pepper crabs. Nothing really stood out except great services. The stir mixed vegetables is good with good crunch.

I was craving seafood boil and could not justify driving an hour down to SJ and waiting in a…read moremassive line to get it, so I decided to try out Cajun Bowl again. I used the promotion on the website to get 2 free pounds of shrimp as well as the #7 combo (shrimp, mussels, crawfish). I got the combo in the super ultimate sauce. The flavor of the sauce was pretty good, and you get a lot of it in the bag. It was interesting because it had a bit of a tomato-y scent to it, almost like creamy spaghetti sauce, but it also reminded me of instant ramen flavoring (lol)?? I like that the sauce didn't taste as salty or as unhealthy as Boiling Crab's sauce, which has a ton of butter and leaves me chugging water afterwards. As for the seafood itself, the shrimp was good but a bit overcooked. My favorite part of shrimp is eating the heads, but these heads did not taste very good or fresh. Similarly, I got a few mussels that were closed which means they were dead before cooking and have to be tossed. I also wish they had a combo that was shrimp + mussels + clams because I don't really like crawfish. I do like that the combo comes with some sides, but the sausage pieces should definitely be bigger than some skinny slices. Overall taste of the bag was fine, and it was piping hot so seems like it was really freshly cooked when I picked up. Cajun Bowl hit the spot and I'm glad I have this option close to home!

Cajun Bowl San Bruno was not too bad. There was a good amount of seating and an accessible bathroom…read morewhich was nice. The service was alright however the servers kept leaving us every few minutes and it took forever for them to take our order. We got the shrimp mac and cheese (spicy) and the 1lb of snow crab legs (mild) with the super ultimate sauce with an addition of sausage and broccoli. The shrimp mac and cheese was very delicious and the crab legs were large and meaty. While pretty good, the crab was a bit overcooked and the sauce we had gotten lacked a lot of flavour and was thick and pasty rather than seasoned well. The sausage was very good though. Overall the experience was quite nice but lacking in some departments.

On another business trip into the Bay Area and pick this out for a dinner for six of us. No need…read morefor reservations. It was a weeknight and showed up around 7 o'clock plenty of seating inside and it's an upscale nice Italian restaurant. Started off with a glass of wine and a Caesar salad and extra points for the anchovies that were fresh. I had the seafood pasta that was out of this world and I wish I could've finished it, but it was so much food. This place is on my list to come back and try again but something different next time I would highly recommend this if you like good Italian food and great service!

If I could give Bistro Arancini more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!…read more From the moment we walked in, Mehmet and his staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The hospitality here is top-notch! Friendly, attentive, and the kind of service that makes you want to come back before you've even finished your meal. The food was outstanding. Every dish tasted incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, which isn't always easy to find, and every bite was packed with flavor. To top it all off, don't skip dessert. The affogato was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Its simple, rich, and absolutely delicious. It's clear that Mehmet takes a lot of pride in both the food and the experience he provides, and it shows in every detail. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality Italian food in Burlingame with exceptional service to match, Bistro Arancini is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!

4.5 star experience…read more My party of 5 arrived on a Saturday evening and got seated within a few minutes. Always love the option to join the online waitlist ahead of time when reservations aren't available. Favorite dishes of the night were: -Gnocchi Fritto appetizer: Never had fried gnocchi before, had a great puffy texture. Truffle taste in the truffle cream sauce wasn't very strong. -Zucchine e Maiz lasagna: Pesto was a great sauce choice and paired well with the zucchini and corn. -Squid Ink Seafood Pasta (special): Generous seafood portions and the dish was flavorful. -Complimentary focaccia: Fluffy and yummy with olive oil. Other dishes: The Italian Sausage lasagna was fine. I personally love crispy lasagna edges, but some people found it too crisp and too dry. The salad (Insalata di Rucola) wasn't mind blowing, but I'm glad we ordered a veg to cut through the richness and heaviness of three carb-heavy entrees. The restaurant itself is smaller than expected, so I would avoid coming here with large parties. It also felt really hot and stuffy inside, which I anticipate getting worse as summer progresses. The interior is cutely decorated. Service was initially attentive. We did have to flag down our waitress multiple times to order and get the check. Overall, my party enjoyed the food and we would come back!

I've been eyeing this place for a long time now I LOVE lasagna. Not to toot my own horn but I make…read morean amazing lasagna myself. The vibes did take me back to Italy and staff we really nice. I got the pesto lasagna because it's unique not something I make at home or have had anywhere else. It's a lot lighter than you might think because sometimes pesto can be heavy from the oils and cheese but not this one. Loved the flavors and the corn and zucchini. My BF got the classic lasagna and I would say it's good...but I think the one I make at home fits my flavor palette more. We also got the caesar salad, it's a solid caesar and we got the anchovies on top too it was so umami it hit the spot. This is a great date night place I'd recommend to others. I want to come back to try their other pasta dishes!