We picked up sandwiches to go and had a great experience. The staff were friendly and had our order…read moreready right on time. It's a bit hidden, which fits the name, but is a low-key bar with a solid menu. We actually ate the sandwiches the next day on the airplane, and even then they held up really well. They definitely don't skimp on toppings, and everything tasted fresh. We tried Dutch crunch on both, one pastrami and one turkey, and I enjoyed both. Will definitely need to come back and try the burgers everyone raves about!

Why 4 stars? Because the burger was massive and enjoyable…read more --- --- --- I put an embarrassing amount of thought into what I was going to eat for my final meal before heading back to SFO and getting out of town, and eventually landed on Hidden Spot. When I looked at the online ordering, it said it would take about 20 minutes, and my hotel was about a 20 minute ride away, so that worked out perfectly. I ordered the Sheriff and some seasoned fries and got on the road. Both the burger and fries were hearty and hit the spot. Overall, this perfectly nails a 4-star experience. The burger wasn't some kind of next level amazing, but it was just a perfectly enjoyable way to end my 4 days in the Bay Area. Hidden Spot is essentially the kitchen portion of a dive bar. I sat at a table with only one other patron in the place around 11am on a Saturday morning. The other patron was enjoying the ability to be fully in charge of the digital juke box while I was enjoying stuffing my face.

Great food and drinks!!! The prices are super fair. There's a jukebox and pool table as well.read more

I checked out Hometown Heroes while I was out in the San Francisco area, and it's one of those…read morespots that feels like a true neighborhood bar. The atmosphere is what stands out right away. It has that authentic sports bar vibe without trying too hard. TVs going, people locked into games, and just an overall relaxed energy. It feels like a place you can come to regularly, not just once. It didn't feel like a tourist spot at all, more like somewhere locals actually hang out. Food-wise, it's solid bar food done right. Wings, burgers, and the kind of stuff you actually want when you're watching a game or just kicking back. Nothing fancy, but it hits and fits the environment. The drinks were on point too. Good beer selection, solid cocktails, and plenty of options if you're just trying to chill for a while. The setup with TVs and bar games makes it easy to stay longer than you planned. The staff and the crowd both added to the experience. It felt welcoming, people were comfortable, and you don't get that awkward feeling walking into a new place. Only thing to keep in mind is it's very laid back and first come first served. Depending on when you go, you might have to wait or stand around a bit. Overall, if you're looking for a real sports bar with good food, drinks, and a local feel, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

This place is everything you'd expect from a diner, but with better quality. you can really tell…read moreeverything is fresh. I love the fresh orange juice and carrot juice ( especially the half oj half carrot combo). The waffles are nice and crispy and i really like the corned beef hash thats made in house! I've yet to order something i didn't like. the staff is super friendly and Im constantly impressed with how fast they get everything done when it's really busy on the weekend. including kitchen staff because food comes out pretty fast for the labor that goes into cooking it. this place is really cozy. would be the ideal place to catch up with friends or family or have a casual brunch date. lots of extra outdoor seating, which is phenomenal on a nice day.

I had been coming here for over 7 years, I had never had a waitress screamed at me at my table…read morebecause I gave my dog water from the plastic cup, and kept saying she has to threw the plastic cup in the trash because I used it to give my 14 years old dog water, I waited for someone to Come and asked but we did not even got utensils until the food came , all she did was just kept screaming like I cannot understand, of course I did and it was crystal clear and she angrily continued for several More times, she did not give me the time to respond, then walked away and I did not think she wanted to bring me another glass of water, then finally she did and kept saying the same thing, " I threw the cup in the trash because of my dog had some water from it, kept saying the cup is for human not for dogs. I know what I did and I heard her loud and clear, but she said it like want us to leave because she looks so angry. I will be more than glad to pay for it, but she made us all Felt like we were stupid not understanding, we should had just left but we just came back from Burlingame and wanted to go to Cafe Central but the line was impossible to wait, so we said let's just go to our favor spot which is Brother's cafe. But after today experience we will not return, she did not even came by and asked if the food was okay or if we need anything else, we had to ask someone else for a paper cup. It took her a few minutes before she brought me another cup of water and repeat the same thing again and again that she threw the plastic cup in the trash because of me. The worst part we notice she was eyeing in us and told her coworkers, as we left the waiter that normally come by gave my sister a hug and we can tell, he said see you guys next week... which it will not happen. She did not need to scream so many times and repeated herself so many times even the table next to us just turn around and said what is the big deal. Yes I should had know better but my 14 year old dog was happen and issue with the heat from Burlingame. I love this place but after the server ( Latina women with glasses mid 30's-40's)not just try and give us a lecture and scream at me and kept telling me because of what I did she throw the plastic cup away, instead she could be more calm and use a better wording we would had enjoyed our late breakfast. She only had to say it once but she made a comment that is not expected, by eyeing us from afar and we feel Like she wanted us to leave, we could not enjoy today's meal. This is a restaurant not a home do some respect for your self and your customers. Thank you for the last 7 years of food, we had enjoyed every Sunday since. By the way I would be more than happy to pay for the plastic cup, and I am sorry this upset her so much she made us felt like we are not welcome anymore. I had a business in San Francisco and my employees know better than to behave with such attitude.

We called the same day to see if they could accommodate a group of 10, and they were super…read moreeasygoing and welcoming. The restaurant has a good atmosphere and made for a great group dinner. We shared Greek and Caesar salads to start, along with three pizzas: mushroom, pepperoni, and sausage. The salads were really fresh with great toppings and a good balance of dressing. The pizzas were all delicious with the perfect thin-crust crisp and great flavor across the board. One thing I had never seen before was some sort of aerator pan between the pizza and the tray, which kept the crust from getting soggy. They also have a solid selection of beers on tap. Overall, we really enjoyed the food, and the staff were very friendly throughout the night.

This was great find...Great food, great Hospitality, everything was great…read more We hade few thinks, Pizza, Meat Balls, Salad and wing The crust of the pizza was great and the taste was fantastic , the wing were nice and spicy and the meat ball was nice and nice flavor, the salad was great as well nice and lemony ..

Great food and great service as well . Parking is limited but there's extended parking …read more Good ambiance . Positive dinning experience for our party of 7 .

Food is always delicious, and comes out fast. I was there on Sunday setting at the bar and both…read moreSergio and Fernando were amazing.

Hometown Bowl is a great night spot. They're open Thursday through Sunday. Fridays and Saturdays…read morehave lively crowds and great energy, with a live DJ setting the vibe. There's a full bar, arcade games, claw machines, and even a Pokémon card vending machine. They also offer private room rentals for birthday parties and events, and you can cater food directly from their restaurant, which makes planning easy.

I love the aesthetic of Hometown Bowl. Unlike traditional bowling areas, where you conjure up an…read moreimage of super old bowling lanes and a bland experience, Hometown Bowl is filled with pink neon lights, giving off a retro, yet stylish modern vibe. Their bowling shoes are also velcro and way more new and comfortable than what you typically find at other bowling alleys. They have a full bar and onsite restaurant here, as well as an arcade where you can play for tickets to exchange for prizes. We brought the family here on a weekend and it was relatively slow when we got there, which was nice. They have a deal where you only pay half price between the hours of 12-4, so we took advantage of that deal. Each lane has the slide that little kids can use to help them bowl, so no fighting for limited equipment. We did notice that some of the balls were dented which impacted the way they rolled down the lane - many of them would end up going off center.

Great for brunch! Got lucky to be seated at the bar without a wait or reservations. The kids…read moreenjoyed the bartender mixing different drinks and all the different decorations. The chicken Ube waffle is a must try! Comes with gravy and ube sauces. We also ordered sig sig breakfast, musubi, fries, banana smoothies, and coffee. All on point. One of the best Hawaiian/Filipino food in the bay.

Made an easy reservation online and was even able to update it the day before to add another person…read morewith no issues, which we really appreciated. We had heard such great things about Hula Hoops and were excited to come for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived Sunday morning, we were seated right away, which was great. However, our party of six was seated with only three food menus and five drink menus. I asked our waitress if we could get additional menus for the rest of the table, and she explained they had run out and were waiting for other guests to finish with theirs. We ended up asking if there was a QR code version we could scan, and she brought one over. I was mostly confused why the QR code wasn't offered immediately, knowing half the table didn't have menus to begin with. It just made the start of the experience feel a little disorganized. That said, there were definitely some positives. The sparkling cider for Mother's Day brunch was a really nice touch, and the Shanghai lumpia was fantastic. I ordered the two-protein silog breakfast with eggs, and while the flavors were good, the single scoop of rice just didn't feel proportionate to the rest of the plate. Any Filipino knows you need a little more rice to balance everything out, so I ended up not finishing my meal because it felt off portion-wise. My son ordered the cheese omelet and said it wasn't his favorite, especially the potatoes. The ube waffles were really yummy though, and my husband enjoyed the sisig tater tots. Overall, I'm glad we finally got to try Hula Hoops after hearing so many good things, but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to the hype for us, and I don't think we'd return.

FINALLY got to come to try a pizookie (and honestly got to try a loooott of everything else…read morehahaha). I was running a little bit late, so I don't know what everyone ordered but " we basically got one of everything" so that sounded comprehensive. I always expected this place to be more mediocre quality because it's a chain - but I was pleasantly surprised that most of the food was pretty good (for a chain). combine with late hours BJ's is a super choice for late night munchies or post-concert grub. My favorite were the sliders, but honestly would get the appetizer spread again with friends. The Pazooki part, however, wasn't as stellar as my friends were hoping because allegedly the cookies and cream version wasn't as good. My take is that it was wayyyyy smaller than I expected (how it feels like to be a woman lol jk). I'd come back for the late night hours (especially with Chili's closing at 10pm) - so it's great to have this option in the Peninsula.

Hello, I'm writing…read moreto report a very disappointing experience at BJ's Restaurant while celebrating my twin daughters' 4th birthday. We arrived around 2:00 PM and experienced long delays--our children's food took about 40 minutes, and our meals came even later. Items were missing from our order, and it took additional time to receive them. Although another server stepped in and was helpful, our assigned server (AJ) became visibly upset when we requested our birthday desserts to-go, acted unprofessionally, and made disrespectful remarks. Manager Eva Lucero did apologize, but the situation continued when the server returned and behaved inappropriately, which was unacceptable. To make matters worse, other tables seated after us were served much faster. This experience negatively impacted what should have been a special celebration. I would appreciate this being addressed, as I also requested a refund that was not resolved.

This place almost knocked me out a few weeks ago! I mean literally. I got hit by the shade. But you…read moreknow it was an accident and the owner was so gracious and took care of our table. I have been back now 3 times in the last three weeks. Food selection is plentiful, it has all been delicious, fresh and hot! Restaurant staff are attentive, kind and all smiles. Pretty quiet inside though! Hope to give them some love and get a few people to get back in and try them out again. Hash and Brews is a great place for a quick bite to eat with family and friends.

I'm honestly sorry to have to give Hashes and Brews a poor rating, as I'm generally a lot more…read moreforgiving for non-chain restaurants and diners, but eating there just wasn't a good experience. Let's start with the food. My partner and I had the Mexican Hash and Elvis pancakes, respectively. My partner (who is Mexican) was not impressed by the hash, and said it didn't taste very authentic. I enjoyed the Elvis pancakes--named for the fact that they're made with peanut butter, honey, and bananas. The flavor profile was good, but the pancakes were chewy and dry. I enjoyed the flavors, which is the only reason this review is 2 stars instead of 1. Beyond that, the service was not great. Our table was dirty and while the server said she would come clean it for us, she never did. The table only had one set of silverware and I was never brought any during our meal, I had to grab them off of an adjacent table. We were not given water, or asked if we wanted any, and our server checked in on us so infrequently that we had to flag down a different one just to ask for water. The prices were fine. Nothing unusual for the Bay Area, so that was a bonus at least, but there's no way I'm ever going back.

My mother won a free entree at the Artichoke Joe's booth at the Chinese New Year street fair today,…read moreso we decided to get dinner here. We did not partake in the table games. There is a free well-maintained parking lot on the side and back of the casino, and it was easy to find a parking spot. I also saw a free shuttle bus taking people to/from the San Bruno BART station. There is only one restaurant which serves both American food (helmed by an American chef) and Chinese food (helmed by a Chinese chef). There is a direct entrance to the restaurant on San Mateo Ave, although you can walk through the casino from the main entrance to the back right area labeled "Bar". You order & pay at the counter and find a table and they will bring out the food to you on a cart when it is ready. There were plenty of tables on a Sunday evening ~6pm. All items already have tax included. They also have 4 different types of cakes (chocolate, carrot, tres leches, etc) and other desserts you can purchase. You get your own free water by the bar area of the restaurant. No need to bus your own table; there is a busboy who occasionally walks around cleaning up the plates and wiping down tables. Within the context of everyday no-frills cuisine, I would rate the food a 3.5/5. NY steak $28 - there was a nice grilled flavor and it was cooked perfectly medium but the meat itself was a little tough/chewy (which is why I prefer other cuts, but I can't be too picky here). It came with decently flavored mashed potatoes & gravy and a good-sized portion of sauteed vegetables. Chicken Parmesan $19. Generous portion. Came with fettuccine with tomato / marinara sauce. The sauce was a little too sour for my liking, and the chicken itself was a little dry. Shrimp with lobster sauce $22. Sauce doesn't actually have lobster (it's more of a thick Chinese black bean sauce with bits of minced pork, sauteed onions, and bell peppers). It's served over white rice. It was surprisingly hearty. I liked how there was enough sauce to coat each spoonful of rice. I personally would not return because I don't have a reason to gamble here and I don't like getting carded when entering (which I guess you could consider a compliment), but if you did spend the day here at the tables, the restaurant isn't a bad choice to have lunch/dinner.

Felt like I might mugged inside the casino, but that's most casinos tbh…read more.. Parking lot was nice tbough.