17 Best American Restaurants in San Carlos

“It’s a bit pricey. Been there a handful of times. Full bar, good cocktails. Drunken prawns for appetizer were great! Tried the prime rib, New York steak and the skirt steak. Skirt steak is by far my favorite. Don’t really care for the cheesy potatoes but like their cream spinach, broccoli and any side salad. They charged us $5.99 for bread which we did not know about until the bill came and we hadn’t requested any. Key lime pie for dessert was really good too. Service is always top notch! I will be back and will tell them next time to hold the bread.Parking: As always be sure nothing valuable is visible in your car and lock it up tight. There have been reported car break ins in their lot.“

“Friendly people and good food.“

“Nice, clean old school restaurant that has been well maintained. My server was nice & efficient and the service was great, a nice menu selection for breakfast or other meals and the food was very good. I would definitely come back here for more! (Update -- I came back again the next day!)“

“Great food but expensive. It was a great treat for me. I did enjoy it.“

“Best Pastrami Ruben in the Bay Area, hands down. Service is outstanding but not overly attentive. Ambiance is great. Belgian beers on tat as well as an outstanding bottled selection. Gets crowded fast so get there early. Casual dress. I highly recommend this eatery.“

“Great place! Amazing food and people!“

“I met a colleague for lunch at Cusk Wine Bar and the overall experience was great. We both had the Warm Napa Cabbage salad which was very good. The service was great and the overall ambiance was very good. I thoroughly recommend this neighborhood gem.“

“It's really funny that my wife and I just tonight had our first meal at Number5Kitchen. We live four blocks away, have admired the concept and the menu since it opened, have had pizza there (next-level-awesome) several times, but have never--until tonight--gotten it together to have dinner there. We plan to be back...frequently. The experience was every bit as enjoyable as we have long expected. Because we went early on a Thursday night we had a chance to have really interesting conversation with Henry, the owner / chef. I'm not certain about his detailed background, but he CLEARLY is an accomplished chef, and he seems to know everything about the restaurant / foodie scene from the Peninsula to San Francisco, and for all I know, everywhere else. We were in the mood for something "light" and tasty, and the meal we had fit this perfectly. We started by splitting the "seasonal salad". The greens were fresh and perfect, it had fresh Albion strawberries, balanced by pickled green strawberries and had just the perfect amount of a very subtle dressing. My wife had the scallops. I tried just a taste and, yep, I thought it was the most perfectly-prepared scallop I've ever tasted. I had steak au poivre, and it was amazing. I don't know / remember what cut of beef it was, but it was perfectly cooked, cut into single bite-sized slices, served with a subtle au poivre sauce and accompanied by a couple of delicious fingerling potatoes and some of the best french fries I've ever had. And the french fry comment has to be compared with "frites" we just had on our recent vacation in Belgium (where they are justifiably famous). Henry's fries are better than we had in Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp! And, you know, the bill--with a couple of glasses of nice wine, was VERY reasonable. Thanks Henry! We will be back early and often!“

“awesome“

“Wonderful food! Very attentive staff! Loved everything.“

“Best place to go after the holidays, nice service, excellent food and very tasty wine …“

“Went for Easter brunch. Service was great. Food was great. They have some interesting combos on brunch dishes, and everyone in our group enjoyed theirs. The only suggestion is slightly bigger portions, but prices are reasonable, so ne real complaint there.“

“Very nice ambience, the team-oriented service was noticeable and commendable, and all our ordered dishes were delicious and well-paired: appetizer Iron skillet prawns, Squid-ink spaghetti with seafood, Soft creamy polenta, Veal picatta, Osso bucco, and excellent gelato!“

“Great venue! Fabulous staff! Be there!!“

“Make sure to call and make a reservation for dinner or brunch!! We came in on a Wednesday and didn't realize they host a trivia night! We didn't participate but it seemed fun. Overall liked the extensive menu but unfortunately they were out of appetizers and wine I asked for. That being said the seasonal salad was fantastic!! the service was also prompt and very friendly. Would like to go back and check out brunch“

“Favorite family place...kids love it! ❤️“

“Delicousss! Best cheesesteak and burger you can have! You can not find a better cheesesteak in the Bay Area that will beat this place. People mention that they are new owners, but those who say are not a regular. Same great taste, same good vibe just with a revamped interior!“