Held an event here and this place is a hidden gem, tucked in a residential area. Parking is…read morechallenging but you can get creative or lucky and find something. Lise was easy to set up something with and coordinated in a very short time. Jen took care of the group and everyone loved her. Some enjoyed the various wine selection, while others stayed with what they were comfortable with and everything the team tried was great. Thank you so much Lise & Jen!

La Honda Winery is such a beautiful venue. The dark wood feel, the lighting and classic oak wine…read morebarrels made it felt like I was in Napa. We celebrated two birthdays over the weekend. The staff was genuinely nice. They made a memorable day more special. Great job everyone at La Honda Winery.

Beer Campaign…read more Locally-owned brew pub that was formerly just a tasting room before beginning food operations sometime during Covid. We arrived starving after a long hike at nearby Corte de Madera, and were craving some comfort food and beer to appease our appetites, and Ghostwood hit the spot! The Good: * Street, lot, and garage parking available, but more on that later. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Game room in the back with pool, pinball, and other forms of entertainment. * 50% off all drinks Fri & Sat night from 9 p.m. until closing. * Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. * QR code menu ordering and payment through Toast, which is our favorite. * Service was friendly and efficient. * Fresh housemade beers and full complement of spirits and mixed drinks. * Chicken Tacos were a pleasant surprise, as they were delicious and packed with chicken and toppings. * Redwood Rodeo Burger was an outstanding smashburger! So much flavor and the meat-to-toppings-to-bread ratio was perfect. Definitely hit the spot! * Special big ups to the Beef Tallow Fries that were crispy and just fantastic. The Meh: * It is a family-friendly establishment, so prepare for unsupervised kids running amok in the game room while the parents get plastered. -_- * I thought the Fried Pickles were pretty good, but Carissa felt like they needed more batter or something. The Ugly: * Downtown Redwood City can be extremely popular, especially on weekends, so parking can be a real hassle. I'd recommend finding the Jefferson Avenue Garage which gives you the first two hours for free. Conclusion: Come for the beer but stay for the food. Highly recommended.

TL: DR: Great manhattan, ambiance and games, but the food is overly salty and not good. Not very…read morebusy for a Saturday night. DRINKS 5/5: I ordered the fried pickles and the bacon jalapeño poppers, along with a manhattan. A manhattan is a drink that not many places can make well and Ghostwood did real well here. FOOD 1/5: fried pickles and the bacon jalapeño poppers were both highly salty and inedible. I could barely stomach a popper as it was the ball of gooey cheese, bacon and bits of jalapeño inside a fried ball. Gross. I didn't finish the other 4 poppers. I couldn't taste the pickles through the salt. My friends didn't enjoy their burgers either, with one saying "they were just OK. I was hungry" SERVICE 2/5; I'd have easily sent back both of the food items for a refund but you order through a QR code and they just deliver food without checking back up. They were ok, but nothing spectacular Ambiance: 4/5: some games, cool table set up in front and back. Nice bar set up.

Great open brewery they have so many areas you can choose what you love the most. We started…read moreoutside with food trucks and after it started getting chilly we went inside where there was live music playing and we brought our own board games to play. They had so many fun beers and were hits with everyone in the group. We had people who preferred sours, vs light beers, vs IPAs. All the beers were amazing. I can't recommend this place enough for a chill night out!

Family-Friendly Friday Spot for Large Groups…read more We have come here on Friday afternoons after school. It is an incredibly convenient, spacious venue that is perfect for flexible coordination of meetups with friends, kids, and large groups. The setup features a rotating lineup of three to four food trucks--which you can easily check on their website ahead of time--alongside beer and wine on tap (though my husband notes that beer connoisseurs might find the tap list a bit underwhelming). While the indoor space is quite large, it is fairly dark, so we highly prefer visiting when the weather is nice. Sitting outside at their picnic tables is a fantastic experience. It's a wonderful, laid-back community spot that we highly recommend for a casual get together. They also seem to have themed events and live music at times.

Little green is a really unique spot in RWC. It's very obviously run by people, not a corporation…read more They have so many free community based events that feel like they are filled with your neighbors. My only note is their limited tea selection, which applies to every coffee shop in town. I love the plants and the events though!

It's a plant shop with a coffee shop inside. Relaxing atmosphere with greens around you. It's a…read morequiet setting for dates, groups, gathering and activities. There are events like making your own wet or dry terrarium. It's a local family business with great people managing and instructing throughout the process. They carry small batch jams with cool exotic combinations.

The food and coffee we ordered was all delicious and the ambiance outside was cozy. We ordered a…read moresmoked salmon plate, a quiche plate and some breakfast bread. It's all so good. I'd definitely be back when I'm in the area.

SO CLOSE TO A 5***** review had an employee not been so passive aggressive when bringing is the…read morelast in our order. The food and drinks 5 ***** for this type of brunchie place. My first time here but my girlfriend who was visiting from Texas has eaten here recently while flying through to see her brother. This place very close to SFO airport so a great place to have breakfast Brunch or Lunch before picking up or dropping off at SFO as only 12 to 15 min based on traffic. THE FOOD: Cortado 10/10, Ice Tea 9/10 Flat White 8/10 (from Australian in our foursome) Hot Chocolate 9/10 Mixed salad Amazing. Soft boiled eggs perfectly cooked and balsamic on point. They have great sourdough served with delicious jam. We also had the prosciutto fig and goat cheese which was 10/10 and our friend from Texas enjoyed her GF Sammie. Husband had the Tuna Melt which he said 9/10 only because of the bread, he said 10 if he's had it on the acme sourdough ;-) Next time... The Place: Great location with lots of parking but not this past Sunday as huge event in town but in general loads of street and lot parking near by. Quaint seating inside and outside seating on both sides of this corner location. You order inside and seating is first come first serve so I imagine depending on the time of day it could be hard for any groups over 4 Employee Interaction: Super until the last person we interacted with. You order inside and they bring stuff out as made which is just the nature of busy brunch place. For example we had food come out in staggered spurts which is what you expect so as a example our friend who ordered first (10 min before us ) got her fig Sammie first but we got half our drinks first. Our food was staggered over a 15 min period also very expected at this type of brunch place. The problem came when the lady would brought the last food item the GF item and she said hey are we missing anything and I said yes my cortado and friend who ordered 10 min before we did so half and hour ago said she never got her hot coco. She was Super polite and brought them pretty quickly . We said thanks for finding them for us and she lectured us on how busy they are etc etc and were like WHOA THERE we did not complain although my friend could have as he drink came after she had eaten and 30 min after she ordered and yet we never complained. My complaint is with this staff members attitude, and I "assume" it came from dealing with folks expecting the food or drinks to all come out at same time and thats not how these types of places work. WE GET THAT and again it would have been a 5 had we not been lectured after thanking her for hunting down our drinks ;-) Will I be back SURE the food was great

We held a professional organization event here with over 35 vendors and 350 attendees and highly…read morerecommend Domenico. Our team was very impressed with how professional, responsive, and organized the team was throughout the whole process. Thank you, Domenico!

I recently attended a Holiday Craft Fair at Domenico Winery, inside their event room. It was quite…read morea turnout. Many seller with assortments gifts. Everything from homemade jams, granola and sweet treats to customized wooden ornaments, handmade seashell gifts, candles, quilting, crochet items. Something for everyone. There was a Photo Booth for capturing the moment with friends and a no host bar where you could purchase cute cocktail, like the Grinch, or get a glass of wine. It was fun although crowded. The also extended parking to the lots adjacent to the winery after 5:00, where the local business had cold Send. We spent about an hour and a half browsing the 40 orzo tables. It was a fun time.

A small but excellent museum. The first courthouse I. San Mateo. Used the disabled lift to get…read moreupstairs. It worked fine but smelled like urine despite being open air. Once we got past that there are photo exhorts of local history. Best parts to me were the beautiful stained glass, the courtroom and model ships- including the golden hind and vaga. The builder had patience and talent! Gift shop was not great but that's ok. We had a good time! Easy parking nearby.

This museum features the history of the peninsula, from the Ohlones to the present, and educates…read morevisitors about the growth and changes that have had such a powerful impact on the community over time. There are so many different rooms and exhibits on two levels, make sure you give yourself at least one and a half hours (at minimum), in order to make the most out of your visit. I really enjoyed the Living the California Dream gallery detailing suburban life and middle-class living, in an object theatre with a repeating 6-minute show when the room darkens then highlights the items on display, including instruments, household appliances, and more. Ships of the World showcased a plethora of model ships in great detail, created by Charles Parsons, a resident of nearby San Carlos. So many scale models, and a section about shipwrecks, including a video discussing the many shipwrecks along the San Mateo coast, how pigeon point was named after a shipwreck, and details about the rydall hall wreck at point montara while transporting coal to SF from Wales... almost 100 shipwrecks from the 1850s to 1950s! The Extraordinary Cow Palace, in the changing exhibit gallery, was so interesting to explore, seeing the history of events and traditions known and loved today, such as the Great Dickens Christmas Fair and the rodeos. In addition, there was plenty of memorabilia dedicated to arts and entertainment, the music industry, and sports. The Innovators gallery showcased inventions of items like the first video tape recorder, and various accomplishments in technology, arts and entertainment, business, and agriculture. This includes the amazing contributions of Nolan Bushnell, his desired carnival-themed restaurant, the first Pizza Time Theatre in San Jose in 1977 (now known as Chuck E. Cheese), as well as Atari and its pong game (also in the 70's). Other exhibits to view and learn about include the Ohlone tule house, inhabitants' utilization of natural resources, the Spanish's impact on life through agriculture, tools and trade, whaling after the gold rush (blubber used for household items like lights, soap, and cosmetics), development of transportation, the real courthouse, displays about law enforcement and biographies of fallen officers, immigration in San Mateo county, and Maverick's, a surfer's dream for big waves near Half Moon Bay (there's even an interactive surfboard where you can ride the waves). The magnificent architecture of the great dome on the second level, is also something to appreciate here, the largest stained glass dome on the west coast, with captivating detail. Even the courthouse square outside the museum entrance is a beautiful area, with lovely fountains out front. The volunteers/staff are helpful and eager to share details about all of the fascinating exhibits. There are guided tours available, but I preferred to explore at my own pace. And taking advantage of first fridays' free admission totally made it worth the trip out.

We celebrated my daughters quinceañera here last weekend. It was magical! The garden is beautiful…read more Booking: the booking process was quick and efficient I met with Mike he showed me the place and we rented the outdoor gazebo area. They reserved our spot and we signed the contract via email. I dropped off the check at their mail box. done! Set up: they sent me a diagram of the place I indicated where I wanted the tables and when I arrived the day of the event it was done as I requested, they were very kind and advised more tables and chairs in the closet and I can use as needed. The staff: super friendly and helpful I had a great time we couldn't ask for more! The pictures are amazing no need for a lot of decorating since the garden is beautiful. I highly recommend the San Mateo garden center it was the perfect place for us, affordable, beautiful and Mike and Sarah a pleasure. Lovely!

This place is so magical and beautiful! What a hidden gem!! My parents threw an engagement party…read morefor me and my fiancé there and we couldn't have asked for a better staff or place to have that event at. Everyone was so willing to work with my parents on setting up and getting everything ready. I should have had the wedding here too! What a great place!

I attend the Adult Community Center (ACC) on a regular basis, the weekly News and Views discussion…read moregroup and I volunteer with their Meal Delivery program. Generation Buddies is a relatively new monthly activity which I also recommend. I've also attended table tennis and a few bus trips. All the staff are wonderful - personable, friendly, receptive, and caring. Caitlyn, Matt, George, Daniel, Janet, Chef Brenda, Cheryl, and a few others I don't know. The receptionist volunteers Carol and Anne are great too! Parking is free either on the street or in the underground garage underneath the library, accessible from either Chestnut St. or Cherry St. Check it out!

The San Carlos Senior Center is a wonderful place for seniors. They have a variety of services and…read moreprograms for people. The staff and volunteers are welcoming, and very understanding and helpful. It is a great place for people who have questions because they usually have theanswers. One of the enjoyable programs is the hit lunch served once a week. Nice!

Can't speak highly enough about Hurrica, great views, wonderful food and phenomenal service…read more Located at the end of the industrial park, Hurrica is definitely off the beaten path. Fancy vibes, overlooking some boats and with great outdoor seating. Fresh seafood, lots of great options for everyone and a special occasion. Honestly, what blew me away is how well they treated us when we went for my dogs last day with us. He spent the best last meal of his life eating some of the best seafood and meat. I've always come here, but how they all treated him really was the cherry on top.

4/5 -- The Ambiance Is the Real Star…read more I'm a big believer that a great restaurant experience is about more than just the food. The atmosphere, service, and attention to detail all matter. Hurrica definitely gets a lot of that right. The space is beautiful, the ambiance is fantastic, and the service was excellent. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating the experience, especially the stunning jellyfish tank behind the bar. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the surroundings. It was average at best, nothing particularly memorable. The cocktails, on the other hand, were fantastic and easily one of the highlights of the evening. I'd absolutely come back, but next time I'd head straight to the bar. Enjoy a few well-made cocktails, take in the atmosphere, and watch the jellyfish. The food may not bring me back, but the ambiance and cocktails definitely will