Rip off bar is what they should call this. The service was horrible. You can tell they take advantage of the undocumented, horrible. Bar is separately owned it seemed as you had to pay for bar tab separate, food was good at least. Service was super read more

awesome peruvian food. Next time we will hang around and dance

Horrible experience. They made us wait for almost 30 minutes just to order. They took other customers order before us and they arrived after us. The food was NOT GOOD. Service was horrible. Don't waste your time. read more

This place is now a restaurant. The owners had to pivot from bar to restaurant due to COVID-19. Don't be fooled by the bar-like ambiance--the food is REALLY good. Like good enough to be sold for twice the price at a fancy restaurant. I discovered it for lunch yesterday, and came back again for lunch again today. I will be coming back often. Both indoor and outdoor seating provided. I'd highly recommend the ceviche mix. While there is no ocean view, the property is on the water and you can take a nice stroll after your meal. read more

I went here Saturday night with my co-workers. Been awhile since I went dancing and my glutes aren't as strong as they used to be. LOL. Dancing gets harder with age. Yikes! lol This is a bar where they play salsa music for people to dance to. Not my scene at all, but people were super friendly. And guess what? Most people actually dance here, very few wallflowers. Super friendly bartenders. Nice door lady. Reasonable security. Lots of parking. $5 for a Modelo in a can and $10 cover charge. 5 stars, because I really have no complaints. read more

We love the Arroz Con Mariscos. Similar to the Seafood Paella. One order is actually good for 2 people ! Delicious ! read more

Visiting a nearby business and I find this place. Saw they served Peruvian good...my favorite. And to my surprise, the food is really really good. Definitely come and support local family owned businesses. Romi, is very attentive. Silverware was super clean and shiny.....so impressed! read more

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Amazing service and food for dinner was delicious. Similiar to to Limon. They used to be a nightclub but now restaurant.

I spent last Halloween night at this club and it was nothing out of the ordinary. I understand that Halloween is not the best day to stay at a club in Burlingame but since so many people were talking about this event I thought it would be different. There were no more than 40 people and all of them seemed to know each others, which made the night even more boring. Drinks are too expensive for a place like this, over $10 for a rum and coke is more than what I am willing to pay here. I left after an hour to head to the Castro in San Francisco, which I should have done instead wasting my night at at such a lousy place. read more

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Horrible customer service. The owners only care about the money and don't even try to satisfy customers. Left as soon as I witnessed their disrespect to a employee of theirs. Sadly I have to leave a star , I wouldn't leave any. Disgusted. read more

Caribbean gardens was the bomb on Sundays 15/20 years ago and maybe still is I haven't been there on Sundays but I was there on Friday the 15 because fuego latino band was there and as always they killed it... The Dj was a different story tho he played the same songs over and over I actually think it was a mix (reggaeton) no bachata was played at all. read more

This place steals drinks. The waitress took my drink after I paid for it and was half finished. Idk if they reuse stolen drinks but I'm not going back if they let that stuff happen. read more

I went to a private party here and was amazed at how nothing has changed since the last time I was here--maybe 15 years ago. The bathrooms are outdated, gross and dark, the tables and chairs are old, this entire place could use a remodel. The signage outside is completely torn to shreds. How would anybody know this is Caribbean Gardens? The owner really needs to invest some money into this place. What a dump. PS-Please take down the tacky spider webs that are above the bar and do something about that awful sound system! read more

What I like about this place is that people actually come here to dance not to get hit on. Yes it is a bit crowded and once the DJ played the music so loud that it made my ears ring but I still come here every once in a while for the music and the fact that its one of the few places that have salsa nights. I should also mention that before 9pm on Sundays they have dance lessons. The classes are not packed most of the time which is good especially for those who are wanting to learn but fear looking foolish in front of a large "experienced" group. To me salsa is about movement and feeling the music, not only steps. So put on your dancing shoes and come out. Salsa night is on sundays only Price for cover is $10-20 (average) read more

I don't know why some people trashed this place in their reviews because I had a fantastic time on a Sunday night after Jelly's in SF. The music was great, awesome dancers, parking right out front, decent prices at the bar. I loved it! read more

Love this place. People actually go to dance and enjoy the great music (salsa, merengue, cumbia, etc.) Great to go on a Sunday. read more

PERUVIAN FOOD!!!!! Drive past the city and stumbled across this hidden place. Known for a nightclub/bar this place is a Restaurant by Day!!! I'm super picky about my Peruvian food and oh my tastes like I went to my Tias place for a quick bite of happiness. They have Pisco Sours Too!!! The outside will throw you off and the inside is club/bar basic. BUT IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!!! This rating is about the food and not the extra stuff. I would return again and bring more friends. read more

This place is awesome, of course is a bit small but the atmosphere is there. You get your drinks fast, there is always always GREAT DJ's I don't think of a time when I came and they had a wacked dj, they play all kinds of music, LATIN OF COURSE, but the end of the nite they will play some hip hop too and pump up the vibe, like I said it is a bit small but when you go to big clubs is crowded too so why complaint? Your going to a club to chill dance there is always a crow wouldn't you expect that? Anyways the place is cool. :D been coming here for years, Sundays yes sundays get popping read more

They play some really great music! Enjoyed the variety with all my friends. People go to dance, so everyone there is actively up dancing. This makes people who don't dance on the regular comfortable. There were a lot of couples; myself and few friends were visiting from LA so we are accustom to dancing salsa/ bachata. With that said not your usual "ask people to dance" club, but like I said still had a blast. There are tables and chairs. Only thing, they didn't really play bachata. Hope this place gets more active. Will visit again. read more

Caribbean Gardens - Nice floor to dance on. Variety of music. Spacious and they have a seating available. - Peruvian Near Me - Burlingame, California

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This venue used to be ggggggreat 1/2 decades ago. Having said this I went 1/19/ 20 thinking that because 1/20/20 a holiday the place was going to be packed as it used to in years ago. A total disappointment. The place was empty literally about 3 couples on the floor and more than half a dozen of men lingering by the bar . The drinks are extremely expensive I paid $28. 60 for 2 drinKs. That's highway robbery. The Dj awful play over and over same old songs, Will get the few couples dancing then half way change the song:(. . I do no plan to return to this place. read more

The club is small but I did enjoy myself. THE PROBLEM THAT I ENCOUNTERED WAS THAT ONE OF THE SECURITY GUARDS WOULD GO AROUND THE TABLES AND WOULD PICK UP DRINKS THAT WERE STILL HALF FULL. THIS HAPPEN TWICE AT OUR TABLE. THE BAR TENDER (POSSIBLY THE OWNER) WAS NOT PLEASANT TO DEAL WITH. If you go, make sure to keep an eye on your drinks or tell them to keep their hand off you drinks until you tell them that it's ok to take them away. read more

This place the drinks are too expensive I paid for a Long Island ice te $28 dollars, I will never go back again.

This place is small with a really low ceiling, not a good combination for dancing Salsa...I prefer a bigger dance floor for salsa.

this review is for the venue only. not the music or the live act i enjoyed. PROs: - didn't have to cross a bridge to get there - Knuckles Sports Bar was across the street at Hyatt - outside smoking area was large & a welcome break from too loud music (even in the cold) - drink prices were very good CONs: - sign was not lit on Old Bayshore to alert you of location (passed it once) - parking lot was very dark - after ordering one Grey Goose with cranberry juice, i was told there were out of vodka (at a bar?!) - $10 cover was way too high for venue - sound guy did not know what he was doing - DJ music before and after live act was way too loud i will not return unless i am interested in another live act read more

My dance friends knows this dance place over 20 some years so I bring lots of my friends Saturday night to support the dance club because I love dance also is very great exercise, I love their floors is so big is hard to find San Mateo or Burlingame area great club that has big space to dance people don't run to each other on the dance floor and get hurt, i enjoyed this 2018 all year long this dance club also sometimes you don't have to pay the fee for lady's on Saturday night if you comes early I thought the owner was very generous so I bring new people come to the clubs every time to support the club , I wonder why the reviews on yelp most people did not give great reviews only 3 stars or one or two stars some people say the club old need update or drink price is too high , bathroom no toilet paper, these little issues is noting if you enjoy dance, one advice I want let the club owner knows not to be rude to the customers that support your club, i know club has rules, yelling or screaming and control people how many times go in out the club if they lost their keys , phones need go out look for it or drop money, I think no respect on his part and don't make no sense and we support the clubs , telling friends how great the club is also give lots tips in the holidays! So in the future I have think Twice to bring new people or not ? I give 5 stars is because I love to dance and floors are big in this club not for bad attitude the people owns this club, thanks for security guard work this club always was nice to us ! Happy New year 2019 ! Dance good for the heart and soul ! read more

This place has good music, and that's about the only good thing about this place. They play the music too loud, my ears were ringing after ten minutes and I had to stuff napkins in my ears to stand it. The place was packed, to the point where the fire marshall would of closed the place down. The trek to and from the bar was like an adventure because it took so long. The worst thing was that I waited a good 30 to 40 minutes for get three drinks. They tried to make it up by giving me a free shot of patron, but still, where people are waiting on you for there drinks, that doesn't make it up. Overall, if the people that own the place manage it better, they can make the place better, like I said good music is a start. read more

Not anything like the Caribbean. Freezing ass cold in March at night. Close the damn door.

There are not many dance clubs in the Bay Area dedicated to Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue social dancing. I came here for a Bachata festival. This place is in need of an upgrade but I see how that might be difficult give the building it is housed in. They also need a larger sign. I'll keep going back. read more

I really have enjoyed myself here the times I have gone to this club.. Dance till they close... The Music is good & the DRINKS are not pricey.. they could use more deco in the bathrooms but otherwise its not bad!!! read more

So we went Friday night and the music was great! They had a live band with a great sound that made you want to dance. Too bad there was no one to dance with. After you pay the $10 dollar cover charge you walk into a place with scant people; the number of women out numbered the men and the few men that weren't spoken for prefered to do the "creepy stare" from the dark corners. I probably won't come back to this place without a salsa dance partner. But just for the benefit of doubt maybe Saturday is better and maybe the Latin America festival in San Francisco on Sunday attributed to the small crowd. Either way I wouldn't go back on a Friday night. read more

GREAT MUSIC. ANYONE FROM THE CARIBBEAN CAN APPRECIATE THIS PLACE. mix of Puerto Rican & Dominican music to soothe your soul lol.

This place was a big disappointment. I had gone there with some friends after watching the football game on Sunday. We get there walked in and had to wait for a bartender, finally got our drink order and just has he put them down a guy walks up and ask if we were going to pay the cover charge!!! Are you serious?? The was no one at the door when we walked in and actually no one in the place but a couple and their baby!! Needless to say I said no and before i knew it the bartender took all of our drinks off the counter and threw them away!! Man i was shocked,, I looked at the guy and said i was going to pay for the drinks but not cover charge. I WOULD NEVER SET FOOT IN THERE AGAIN!!!!! WHAT A DUMP!! read more

Ok the hey day of this place was 15 years ago when it was restaurant and club operated by a Guyanese family. The past several years it has been mainly a salsa club but the previous operators are back on Saturday nights. If you are in the mood for some serious reggae and soca then you need to be here on a Saturday night. I was there a few weeks ago and heard old school reggae and some songs that I have heard only in my travels in the West Indies or in New York. If. That night they also so had some live musicians and carnival band. The music was good and I danced all night long until they closed. There are very few places where you can hear true West Indian music. Most places focus on reggae or dancehall. If you want a nice mix of West Indian music including soca (which most folks out here don't know of) then Caribbean Gardens on Saturday is your place. If it wasn't for the cold bay area weather to remind me I almost thought I was in the West Indies read more