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This restaurant has been around a long time. It has a fun ambiance. My favorite dish is the skirt steak, but most dishes are good there. Service is good and fast, for a very busy restaurant.
Town in San Carlos is always a favorite of ours, and the service was incredible as usual. We ordered our usual favorite, the Steak Diane, but unfortunately it just wasn't as good as it normally is. Maybe it was simply an off night, but the meat was overcooked and a bit tough. The mashed potatoes were also extra creamy--almost more like soup. We did order the tacos as an appetizer, and those were very good. They weren't spicy, which we really liked. Overall, we still love Town and will definitely be back. Hopefully the Steak Diane is back to its usual deliciousness next time!
Great spot! The food was delicious, the service was awesome, and it's in a prime location in San Carlos!
They got us in fairly quick on a Wednesday night, the place was crowded & clearly a town favorite. The menu was large & had a wide range of options for everyone. Overall everything was good, the steak tacos were a tad over saturated & I didn't find the mashed potatoes to have much flavor. But the salad was delicious, overall- slightly overpriced for what we got.
Came here for the bread pudding and had to suffer through entrees first (just kidding). The entrees are good, but the bread pudding is just the hit of the meal / evening. If you're in the area, definitely save room for the bread pudding. And get it à la mode so you have that nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
TOWN had such a vast menu, there is something there for everyone. While on the pricier side, town delivers in taste and quality. The service was great, and our server was very attentive even during peak dinner hours. There was about a 25 minute wait when we signed up around 7 on a Wednesday, but we were taken off the waitlist after around 10 minutes. The interior is decorated very nice, and you have to check out the bathroom for the funky TV next to the sink!
In town on business and took a local customer to dinner here. We all absolutely loved our meals. The food was great, as was the service. I highly recommend.
This place is an institution. 5 stars... every time. Whether it's a special occasion or you just don't feel like cooking, Town has you covered. Feeling like a steak but your girl wants sushi... go to Town. Desperate for a juicy burger, but she wants something classier, TOWN. Trying to just chill for the night? TOWN! Wake up in the morning feeling like a boozy brunch??? You guessed it, TOWN. I've had everything on this damn menu and the food never disappoints. The burger is top notch and at $21, a bargain compared to most other sit-downs. The Mary's Chicken can feed 2 and comes with any sides you want... load it up. The steaks are fantastic, though I save those for a special occasion or when i'm with my GF and we can split a bit ribeye (chef cut) and some apps. Finally, the service. They have a cadre of people to keep this place going. Great bartenders that know how to mix up every drink under the sun, nice hosts that greet you and give you accurate wait times, and servers that never forget about you (btw, Walter is the best. He always remembers you if you're a regular, and even if you're not, he'll treat you like one).
I've been here many a times now and Town never disappoints! I'm a huge fan of their weekday lunch deal where you can get an appetizer and an entrée, which is such a great way to try multiple items on the menu at a really reasonable price. This last visit, we shared a few appetizers including the cheesy garlic bread, brussels sprouts, and crispy potatoes. Everything was super delicious and came with amazing sauces that complemented each dish really well. The potatoes especially stood out to me, they had a lot of garlic, which I love, but it wasn't overpowering. The garlic had a nice sweetness to it and paired perfectly with the crispy texture of the potatoes. For my main, I got the steak salad, which had a really nice Asian-inspired twist with ginger and noodles. Another favorite of mine is the Napa cabbage salad. We were also celebrating my birthday, and they brought out a bread pudding cake to share that was absolutely delicious with an amazing sauce on top. Every time I come here, I try to order something new because everything has been consistently great. There's plenty of outdoor seating, which is really nice, and the staff are always attentive and friendly.
I joined the waitlist for 2 with my girlfriend and the wait was about 1 hour long... however, luckily, there's restaurant is in an area where you are able to walk around and kill time. Fast forward to the food, it was pretty good! My girlfriend got the steak tacos and I got the prime rib (limited availability). We also shared the crispy parmesan potatoes and the mac and cheese. My prime rib was a bit dry, but the au jus made it better! Overall, I would recommend to others!
REALLY amazing dinner we had here. We ordered the burger, potstickers, chicken parm, and dirty martinis. Dirty martinis were some of the best I've ever had, and the burger was SO GOOD. Chicken parm was okay. Overall highly recommend. There's something for everyone here. Our server Dawn was the best!
To go review: For a quiet Tuesday night the dining hall at Town is packed and bustling! Host was very friendly and quick to retrieve my order. Loved the raspberry sorbet. So happy I got it! I was not a fan of the meatloaf (dry and bland), so I'll be back to try the steak next time for sure. Thanks!
SO SO GOOD! We came on a Thursday night and were shocked at how busy it was. Well it's no surprise why, great service, great food, and great vibes. The whole trifecta! We ordered the following: -spiced pear martini, tastes like a pear jelly belly, so good -cheesy bread, just order it -BLT wedge, bacon on side ofc for this vegetarian and so good -Mac n cheese, tasty -teriyaki skirt steak, my partner loved this Richie was so attentive and really brought the vibes. Our first time here won't be our last! Vegetarian options and pet-friendly patio! With meal options for your pup!
24 days ago
I am so glad to have come across this spot, and I can't believe I hadn't heard of it until I was looking for a chocolate cake that I this spot showed up and I am so glad it did, as we loved their food! I absolutely loved their garlic bread, their stringy onion rings, and their not too sweet chocolate cake slice (we got the chocolate sauce on the side as you can add as much or as little you want), along with ice cream. My husband loved their NY steak with blue cheese, their sautéed spinach is good (has a bunch of garlic so be aware in case you don't like garlic, but who doesn't love garlic), and their street corn is delicious (though on the spicy side for my taste). overall, I loved their food. We took it to go but can't wait to return. read more
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This restaurant has been around a long time. It has a fun ambiance. My favorite dish is the skirt steak, but most dishes are good there. Service is good and fast, for a very busy restaurant. read more
Town in San Carlos is always a favorite of ours, and the service was incredible as usual. We ordered our usual favorite, the Steak Diane, but unfortunately it just wasn't as good as it normally is. Maybe it was simply an off night, but the meat was overcooked and a bit tough. The mashed potatoes were also extra creamy--almost more like soup. We did order the tacos as an appetizer, and those were very good. They weren't spicy, which we really liked. Overall, we still love Town and will definitely be back. Hopefully the Steak Diane is back to its usual deliciousness next time! read more
They got us in fairly quick on a Wednesday night, the place was crowded & clearly a town favorite. The menu was large & had a wide range of options for everyone. Overall everything was good, the steak tacos were a tad over saturated & I didn't find the mashed potatoes to have much flavor. But the salad was delicious, overall- slightly overpriced for what we got. read more
Came here for the bread pudding and had to suffer through entrees first (just kidding). The entrees are good, but the bread pudding is just the hit of the meal / evening. If you're in the area, definitely save room for the bread pudding. And get it à la mode so you have that nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. read more
1 month ago
TOWN had such a vast menu, there is something there for everyone. While on the pricier side, town delivers in taste and quality. The service was great, and our server was very attentive even during peak dinner hours. There was about a 25 minute wait when we signed up around 7 on a Wednesday, but we were taken off the waitlist after around 10 minutes. The interior is decorated very nice, and you have to check out the bathroom for the funky TV next to the sink! read more
This place is an institution. 5 stars... every time. Whether it's a special occasion or you just don't feel like cooking, Town has you covered. Feeling like a steak but your girl wants sushi... go to Town. Desperate for a juicy burger, but she wants something classier, TOWN. Trying to just chill for the night? TOWN! Wake up in the morning feeling like a boozy brunch??? You guessed it, TOWN. I've had everything on this damn menu and the food never disappoints. The burger is top notch and at $21, a bargain compared to most other sit-downs. The Mary's Chicken can feed 2 and comes with any sides you want... load it up. The steaks are fantastic, though I save those for a special occasion or when i'm with my GF and we can split a bit ribeye (chef cut) and some apps. Finally, the service. They have a cadre of people to keep this place going. Great bartenders that know how to mix up every drink under the sun, nice hosts that greet you and give you accurate wait times, and servers that never forget about you (btw, Walter is the best. He always remembers you if you're a regular, and even if you're not, he'll treat you like one). read more
5 months ago
I've been here many a times now and Town never disappoints! I'm a huge fan of their weekday lunch deal where you can get an appetizer and an entrée, which is such a great way to try multiple items on the menu at a really reasonable price. This last visit, we shared a few appetizers including the cheesy garlic bread, brussels sprouts, and crispy potatoes. Everything was super delicious and came with amazing sauces that complemented each dish really well. The potatoes especially stood out to me, they had a lot of garlic, which I love, but it wasn't overpowering. The garlic had a nice sweetness to it and paired perfectly with the crispy texture of the potatoes. For my main, I got the steak salad, which had a really nice Asian-inspired twist with ginger and noodles. Another favorite of mine is the Napa cabbage salad. We were also celebrating my birthday, and they brought out a bread pudding cake to share that was absolutely delicious with an amazing sauce on top. Every time I come here, I try to order something new because everything has been consistently great. There's plenty of outdoor seating, which is really nice, and the staff are always attentive and friendly. read more
3 days ago
1 day ago
I joined the waitlist for 2 with my girlfriend and the wait was about 1 hour long... however, luckily, there's restaurant is in an area where you are able to walk around and kill time. Fast forward to the food, it was pretty good! My girlfriend got the steak tacos and I got the prime rib (limited availability). We also shared the crispy parmesan potatoes and the mac and cheese. My prime rib was a bit dry, but the au jus made it better! Overall, I would recommend to others! read more
REALLY amazing dinner we had here. We ordered the burger, potstickers, chicken parm, and dirty martinis. Dirty martinis were some of the best I've ever had, and the burger was SO GOOD. Chicken parm was okay. Overall highly recommend. There's something for everyone here. Our server Dawn was the best! read more
To go review: For a quiet Tuesday night the dining hall at Town is packed and bustling! Host was very friendly and quick to retrieve my order. Loved the raspberry sorbet. So happy I got it! I was not a fan of the meatloaf (dry and bland), so I'll be back to try the steak next time for sure. Thanks! read more
SO SO GOOD! We came on a Thursday night and were shocked at how busy it was. Well it's no surprise why, great service, great food, and great vibes. The whole trifecta! We ordered the following: -spiced pear martini, tastes like a pear jelly belly, so good -cheesy bread, just order it -BLT wedge, bacon on side ofc for this vegetarian and so good -Mac n cheese, tasty -teriyaki skirt steak, my partner loved this Richie was so attentive and really brought the vibes. Our first time here won't be our last! Vegetarian options and pet-friendly patio! With meal options for your pup! read more
I never get tired of eating at town. I was disappointed because they had crab sandwich on the menu but then when we ordered it, they were out of it but everything else we got was so wonderful. We never eat there so I can't comment on the service or the ambience, we always get takeout but they pack it really nicely and I do appreciate that. read more
Five stars for the service. From beginning to end, we were greeted promptly, with friendliness, and regular check-ins. I came here for dinner about three years ago with my now ex-husband and a colleague of his. We sat outside on a pleasant weather evening and I do recall being fond of my experience. This last time I went with my adult daughter on a Sunday for brunch. I normally wouldn't drive down to San Carlos from SF. We were in the area for the car show that morning and looking for breakfast and lunch options because it was in between hours (11 AM-ish). The menu is a little all over the place. I have feelings about restaurants and eateries that don't have a dedicated cuisine, but that's not to say I don't like them. I'm not sure how I feel about it with the price range of Town. Town is known mostly as a steakhouse in my opinion, but their brunch menu also has a sushi section as well as classic breakfast items. They also have on the brunch menu things like chilaquiles, loco moco, and tostada. The food is good, but i likely won't be going out of my way to spend a hundred dollars on breakfast for two. Town is almost always pretty busy but do-able if you go in between times like when we did. read more
The wrap around bar with TV's makes it a great spot to watch sports. The outdoor seating seemed more causal and fun while inside was more formal. Overall great place to eat for any occasion! Although the service was a little bit on the slower side, they had other staff constantly clearing out our table and our waiter was very nice. Our food was also delicious! read more
Early dinner combining happy hour specials and regular menu - all dishes were satisfying and tasty and if I lived in the area I would dine there weekly trying the whole menu oFriendly and attentive service, and the restaurant indoors and out invites casual dining as well as special occasions, classic club with a busy bar, overhead TVs making it possible to keep an eye on sports while enjoying company. Looking forward to my next visit. read more
10 days ago
9 days ago
I'm back. Wow twice in one week! Lol Mom had a giftcard to use towards the total. We start with the potstickers which had 4 so we needed 2 orders for our group. They were delicious! I ordered the steak salad, love the pickled ginger in it! Yum! Mom ordered the ahi which she enjoyed it came with a peanut sauce like you find for fresh spring rolls and dressed pea sprouts. Dad order the sea bass. Hubby ordered the skirt steak. We all finished our plates clean lol Little miss ordered butter pasta with broccoli. I love how they start the kids with some carrots, celery stick and ranch. She was the only one that didn't finish her food because we were all saving room for their delicious bread pudding! It's so good! Please get it with the scoop of ice cream! You will thank me later! read more
18 hours ago
This was our 3rd visit to Town restaurant in downtown San Carlos. We had brunch there on a Sunday and found parking easily in the nearby parking garage a block away. This place has a very nice indoor ambience, but this time we ate outside in the parklet (that way we were seated right away, instead of having to wait 15-20 mins). They had a space heater right next to the table so no issues with eating outside. Food - I had a sangria (delicious!) and the Chilaquiles (chicken with 2 fried eggs, tortillas, guacamole etc) which was delicious and a very large portion. My husband had the Shaking Beef bowl which includes filet mignon, rice, veggies, onions, tomatoes. Very tasty. Also a good portion. I recommend you check out Town next time you're in the downtown San Carlos area. read more
3 months ago
Great food and ambiance. Staff are very attentive. Fast service. They have a center bar just incase you want to drink and watch sports at the same time. I love their Watermelon Mule and their Salmon .... One The best!!!! Definitely gonna come back here. read more
1 month ago
Enjoy since Saturday evening at dinner with Great food, service and nice location. Every item in the menu is tempting and appealing. read more
This place is awesome! Fair warning...this block of Laurel street seems to be permanently closed off to traffic. I kinda reminds me of a Hallmark Christmas movie scene. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the music over the speaker system while we were there was great! (Old School R&B) Service was fairly quick. We arrived at around 7pm on a Sunday night. We were seated right away, and we were done with our meal by 830pm. Highly recommend! read more
2 months ago
I'm genuinely disappointed to be writing this because Town has been one of my favorite local restaurants for years, but I don't know what has changed. From the bar to the kitchen, this place has completely lost its touch. At this point, the ambiance feels like the only thing that has remained consistent. On our most recent visit, we ordered a steak medium rare and it came out completely well done--not even a hint of pink. We politely sent it back and asked for it to be prepared medium rare. The replacement came back essentially raw. There is a huge difference between medium rare and raw, and I was shocked that either steak made it out of the kitchen. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated experience. The last time we were here, our mac and cheese arrived completely burnt and black on top. When we sent it back, the replacement was severely undercooked. At some point, it stops feeling like an occasional kitchen mistake and starts feeling like a quality-control problem. I really tried to give Town another chance, but this visit was my final straw. What makes this especially disappointing is that I love the owners' family and genuinely want to support their businesses. Thankfully, I can continue doing that at Milagros and Alpine Inn, but Town has gone noticeably downhill and lost the spark that once made it such a great local restaurant. The service is a mixed bag. The servers, hosts, bussers, and manager have been excellent and deserve credit. The bartenders, however, consistently seem unfriendly and disengaged. A simple hello or acknowledgment goes a long way, especially at a neighborhood restaurant where hospitality should be part of the experience. I really hope Town turns things around because I would love to have my old favorite restaurant back. But after repeatedly giving it another chance and leaving disappointed, I unfortunately don't see myself returning anytime soon. The food and bar experience need serious attention--and at this point, I think some meaningful changes in the kitchen and behind the bar are overdue. They did comp our steak... which was nice and the obvious thing to do... but at the end of the day, I'm turned off by the overall experience (that continues to happen) and THAT is why I won't be coming back. read more
I stopped by on a weekday for lunch. I got a seat righ away. I went for 2 lunch specials. Chicken sliders are probably my favorite. Chichen enchilada soup had nice flavors. Power shaking beef and Power enchiladas were my other items. Both were good. read more
2 months ago
I came here in a Friday night with no reservation. Ended up waiting 30 minutes which wasn't too bad of a wait. Food was amazing I would come back. read more
This place was really good. A very popular and well known place in San Carlos. The staff were kind, friendly and patient. It was a great place to bring our moms after a beautiful day at Filloli. We were seated at a booth and it was just crazy busy. The food was tasty. Loved the tacos and baked potato. Our Moms had the salmon and my boyfriend had the skirt steak. It was so good. The only concerns we had was the burnt bread and burnt Brussels sprouts. read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
The burrata heirloom tomato salad and the skirt steak plate topped with fried onions, green beans and mashed potatoes were the highlight of the meal for me. But everything was tasty including the steak egg rolls that came with a horseradish sauce and the iceberg wedge. My friend had the horseradish crusted prime rib, but the crust was more like a stuffing and not an actual crust and was meh read more
The Town came as a high recommendation from a friend. I'm not typically out in the San Carlos area but I had to make the trip! At first glance, it looked to be that they were very busy. I went on a weekday around lunchtime so a little late is always possible. We found the server desk right inside the front entrance past the outdoor seating and there was tons of open space in nice luxurious booths in the restaurant. The service was fast. The water was always full. And the ambience was top notch. As you can see from the photos, we decided to go with a couple of different starters that were excellent and the main dishes really hit a home run in my belly. I'd recommend this place to anybody looking for a new vibe in dining. Plenty of TVs and a nice size bar area. They did a great job with designing this place and I'll definitely be back for another visit. read more
8 months ago
Town absolutely delivered. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were perfectly balanced, and the entire experience felt polished without being stuffy. We sat outside on a sunny afternoon that still had a little chill in the air, and they thoughtfully positioned the heaters for us which made it incredibly comfortable. Service like that matters. One steak came out slightly overcooked, but they handled it flawlessly. Not only did they correct it quickly, they insisted on removing it from the bill entirely. That level of accountability speaks volumes. I don't usually gravitate toward fish, but the halibut was to die for. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and executed with precision. This place continues to set the bar for downtown San Carlos dining. read more
1 month ago
Very busy but was able to make a same day reservation online. Great spot for a 1st date if you're sitting outside (heaters keep it nice and warm). Food was decent and wine choices were good. Good spot, nothing jaw dropping amazing but probably consistent. read more
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What is the typical wait for weekday lunch?
Gary, Thank you for thinking of joining us at Town. If you are open to inside or outside usually you can be seated right away. If we are full during the week at lunch…
Personalized menus for anniversary?
Yes, they've been doing that for many years. Although, They're not taking reservations anymore, so you will have to call and ask if they can do it for you.
Do they have the filet mignon benedict still? Don't see it on the menu anymore. Thanks!
Not anymore they do changes seasonal in the menu press so many options right now they have a very nice Newberry steak and I think they have also I filet mignon but it's not Benedict
Does everyone in the party have to be there to be seated, say for 6 people?
Yes. I was three and I arrived early and had to wait till all of my party got there!
Do they still have power lunches?
Hello Kristen, Thank you for thinking of Town. Currently we do not have the Power Lunch on the menu. Monday-Friday we use an All Day menu for both lunch and dinner. Our…
Do you guys take reservations?
They usually do, but with the Covid they currently do not.
Can you accommodate a group of 8?
Yes they can. Definitely call & make a reservation for that many.
Is there a Happy hour? If yes, what time and what does it entail?
They do not have a happy hour
What hours will you be open on the 4th of July weekend?
Do they still do prime rib? I don't see it on their latest menu
Good Morning Jeremy, Currently we are not severing prime rib. We have our spring menu tasting Friday and plan on printing our seasonal changes next week. Our goal is to…
Can reservations available at this time?
No reservations still. But if you go around 5:00 there's usually no wait. We've sat down the last 3 times no problem. And they're still doing customized menus.
I think TOWN is about to start offering limited takeout food during COVID. YAY! Please update the info on Yelp, so we can help support the resto with our orders! Menu link seems broken. Update blue banner at top of Yelp page like other resto? Thanks
According to their Facebook post 4-19-20 starting Monday 4-20 from 12pm-6pm they offer online ordering only for their Burger Pop up. They also have instructions on social distancing for picking up orders at their front entrance.
Does Town have a new phone number? No one answers the phone and their voicemail is full
Nope, I use the same number. I know they close for a certain time during the day but always answer when I call to ask how long the wait is! Good luck
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