Okay okay okay. So. Listen. San Carlos. Little town. Little sleepy little town on the peninsula,…read moreright? It's 9pm and I'm just walking down Laurel Street, which by the way has some REALLY good spots, they really do, and then. THEN. I hear it. Pianos. Two of them. Are they fighting?? No wait, they're DUELING. Two guys absolutely going at it on the keys, taking requests, and the crowd is just vibing. I mean really vibing. The cocktails are flowing, people are singing, and somewhere in the back of my head a little voice says "this is going to be a late night." I did not listen to that voice. No regrets. The whiskey selection is, and I say this with complete authority and only slightly blurry vision, "surprisingly incredible". The cocktails are also dialed in, they've got concoctions on the menu that you may have never heard of, or just pick the vibe you're going for and trust the process. I trusted the process. Multiple times. I used to go to Savannah Jazz back in the day. RIP, still not over it, but honestly?? This place might actually be BETTER. I said what I said. The music hits different when it's right in the middle of the whole room instead of tucked in the back somewhere. Oh and there's an outdoor area too for when you need some of that cool peninsula night air to... recalibrate. I used it. It helped. Briefly.

Amazing experience. Great Live music, funny and great show…read moreRecommended! Great for a night out with friends

5 stars for a reason. I was looking for a chic reading spot and stumbled across this wine bar…read more Prices were very reasonable 25 for a flight of amazing Chardonnays and 22 for a Charcoochie board with multi-cheese bread bits that was very warm when it came out. I fear the cold cuts might be too exotic for me but the bread was delicious with the flowers Chardonnay. Given my clogging the main table, I inadvertently forced the server to bring an additional side table for the Charcoochie board. Service was actually amazing. Prices were amazing and the wine was delicious. Favorite wine bar in San Carlos so far (disclosure I've only been to one but bar is high (literally)) kudos.

I don't do many reviews but when I do it is usually an exceptional reason. I absolutely love this…read morewine lounge! It is a true gem on the Peninsula. From the moment you walk in, you're transported by its European charm and warm, inviting atmosphere. The space is cozy yet elegant, with an intimate and stylish vibe that makes you want to linger. We recently hosted a retirement party here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Steve, the owner, is genuinely one of the kindest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet. He makes you feel like you're not just a guest, but that you're being welcomed into his home. His attention to detail and care are unmatched. He worked with us on everything we wanted for the event and made the entire experience seamless and special. The wine selection is excellent, and the small bites are absolutely delicious...thoughtfully curated and perfect for sharing. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxed happy hour or planning an intimate celebration, this place delivers on every level.

Food: They don't server food, however you can bring your own…read more Service: Good service Ambiance: Great ambience Price per Person:  ($$ 10-20)

I had a cosmopolitan and it was delish! I have also had an espresso martini here before and they…read moreare very good as well. Perfect place for an after dinner drink!

Horrible customer service! One of the owners of this "bar" had so much attitude. Tula was…read moreaggressive, unprofessional, and honestly shocking. It's one thing to have a bad day, but to verbally attack paying guests? That's unacceptable. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere that actually appreciates its customers.

Karaoke Thursday's is always a good time. Bartenders are great and prices are fair. Been coming…read morehere for a while.

If you haven't been you should definitely give this place a try. Happy hour and really good food…read more The bar opens at 4:00. The bartenders Jalyace and Jana are awesome. Friendly, out going and make a mean drink. Outside area with a fire pit. A nice change from the crazy bar scene at times. Always end up chatting with friendly people at the bar.

I ate here while staying at the hotel in Emeryville. The menu is limited. Based on other reviews, I…read moreexpected more of the burger. They are frozen patties. Nothing special. There are better restaurants walking distance from the hotel.

Damn, this place is good. Very solid cocktails, but come during happy hour for $11 a cocktail- it's…read morealmost unbeatable. Lee's a really good bartender who made great drinks and service was good.

Location is great. Interior is cool. Bartender was friendly and working hard…read more Drinks -tho based on creative ideas, were simple, uninspiring and overpriced. Music was so outdated that I became uncomfortable listening to music I associate with boring frat bros of yore.

Was at a spiritual event at the Fox theatre last weekend, and let's just say it was too spiritual…read more(read pretentious and boring) . I was already suffering a sore throat , so during the break I told my friend I needed a drink if I was to sit through another stretch of the same format. A quick Yelp search said that this bar was less than a 1 minute from the theatre. So off we went. Harry the bartender is one of the nicest guys you'll meet, and when I asked him if he could make me a hot toddy he didn't blink! Bar is small and is sort of an extension to the Curry pizza place. But it is absolutely at an amazing location and serves anything your heart desires. Friend had a hibiscus whatever with vodka and she was happy with it. I was more than happy with the hot toddy he made with Hennessy. Prices are middle of the road at $14 for a drink, and this place combines two of my absolute faves: Indian spiced wings and cocktails. I just know if I'm ever back at Fox theatre for an event , this is the place I'm getting my drinks at.

Amazing service and great vibes! It is definitely on the smaller end but has plenty of seats/tables…read morefor you to come enjoy a drink with a small group of friends. Their drinks were sooooo good!!! I highly recommend trying their cocktails -- our choices were Ruby Rupee & Bloodlust. Both I found had a good balance between the alcohol and sweetness. Food isn't bad, my partner enjoyed it! I on the other hand wished the pizza had a bit more flavor!

Went here for brunch and it did not disappoint…read more Service was great and fast. They sat us upstairs since there was a few boys soccer teams that were there with their coaches and parents. The honey mint mojito came in a cute bear glass and was just the right amount of rum, a little tarty but once watered down was good. Had the biscuit and bacon board (lots of bacon and the biscuits were warm and fluffy). The French toast was just right and the berries were sweet. The crab Benedict was made of real Dungeness crab and the muffin was still crispy. Honestly, the biscuit and bacon board would have been enough. 4 stars because it was $$$ but would def go back again

Out server was fantastic, very nice, capable and sweet. The ambience was fun too, they had live…read moremusic on Thursday night so that was great! However, the food was very disappointing. We went there because they had gluten free options and I have celiacs. When we got there I asked about the gf options labeled on the menu and the server said that those items were not really gluten free... So, I asked what my options were and it ended up being salad or surf and turf. My husband and I decided to share the $60 surf and turf and it was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. The one thing that was the most disappointing was the $12 Italian soda. It was just not good... Maybe some of the other non gluten free items are better, but not suitable for a person that needs gluten free options unless you want to eat a salad.

I've eaten at Impasto multiple times now. After an amazing experience at their parent restaurant…read moreiTalico in Palo Alto I was excited to eat here. I have not been disappointed in any of my visits. The food is amazing salad, pasta, the best lasagna I've ever had and of course pizza you can't miss here. Last date night my wife and I splurged on cocktails and loved both the old fashion and the special martini. My last visit though was a highlight as our server Alex just went above and beyond. My daughter and I enjoyed a daddy daughter date and capped the day with dinner and got the best service from Alex. He got our food out to us without delay made small talk and just completely made us feel at home. In the days of turning over tables to make a profit Alex and Impasto made us feel more like family than customers.

Hello! My boyfriend and I were first time guests here, he made dinner reservations for my birthday…read moreearlier this week. To start off, the restaurant interior/exterior is beautiful. From the wine wall to the dining tables, such intricate details. Service was spectacular, wine was amazing, the focaccia bread and herb butter a 5/5! A few things that fell short from a 5 star experience was more of the food experience. Some of the appetizers were just okay and the branzino entree wasn't fully deboned. My ratings for dinner - - Montepulciano and Red Blend 5/5 - beautiful aroma and taste - Focaccia Bread and Herb Butter 5/5 - calamari 3/5 - tasted a little bland, however the dipping sauce complimented it well - Brussels sprouts 3/5 - it came with pork and Gorgonzola cheese, which was unexpected. We don't eat pork so I ate around it. - Bistecca entree 3/5 - steak was good but my boyfriend mentioned that the steak didn't look rested after it was cooked. The green beans were the best! But the French fries had a lot of grease. - Branzino 3/5 - I think if I didn't find 5 bones while I was eating, the rating would have been higher. The salad was delicious though! I think we will try this restaurant again. Maybe try different appetizers such as the burrata or fava bean & broccoli rabe OR just stick with the focaccia bread! For entrees we will probably try a pasta and pizza instead.

I'd been wanting to try Ghostwood Kitchen for a while, and it exceeded my expectations! We came in…read moreon a Friday evening and snagged a table right away. All their seating is high-top, which isn't my favorite, but it matched their casual, brewpub vibe. There were actually two rooms of seating, so the place was surprisingly spacious. It was also family-friendly and there was a kid's birthday party going on next to us. The only downside was how loud it was - the noise from the Pop-A-Shot machines and pool table really echoed! For drinks, I ordered an unsweeted Iced Tea and my partner got an non-alc beer (they had a good selection). For food, I chose the Hoppy's Fried Chicken Sando with a side of Caesar Salad. This was really solid! The chicken came with a choice of sauce, and I went with the Tequila Lime Jalapeño. I loved the tanginess of this one and it wasn't too spicy at all. The Caesar Salad was also great! My partner chose the Cobb Salad and Brussel Sprouts. I tried the Brussel Sprouts, and these were perfectly crispy and well-prepared. Overall, I was impressed with the food. Service was quick and ordering through the Toast QR code was convenient. Would happily return to try more items!

We came to Ghostwood Kitchen few weekends ago and had a relaxing time! It was fun for the little…read morekids to walk around and play arcade games. We were a table for 10 so we got the space in the arcade room which was perfect for us! I like that we can order through their QR code website and we don't have to worry about splitting the bill. My husband and I ordered the Ghostwood Smash Burger! Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of it but the patty was super juicy and delicious! Also ordered a side of salad which was decent. Overall service was great and servers were very attentive. Definitely would love to come back again to try other things on the menu!