50 Best Cocktail Bars near Millbrae

“I loved the drag on Sundays ! It was amazing“

“I ate there last week for the first time in several years. The menu is large and many different styles of food. I had the Prime Rib and it was EXCELLENT. There was 2 others in my party and they were equally impressed. Another benefit is that there are no parking problems. I will definitely eat there again.“

“Exceeded expectations. Extensive menu. Highly recommended!“

“I recommend the “Tinga” tacos or sopes 👍🏼“

“Great local spot for Bernal Heights area! A creative fusion of pub food with an Asian American flair! The fish and chips are fabulous. The smashburger is amazing. We love the fries and the gochujang ketchup. For pickled kimchi is amazing. I like the popcorn chicken and spare ribs as well! The owner's super nice. It's a great place to meet locals. Got to check it out!“

“The Korner Store is a private event space now. I sent an inquiry in for a Saturday night booking, and received prompt response with a quote and some options. There's a minimum food and drink amount. I coordinated a walk through of the space and made a deposit!

The hosts and owners (Ina and Nick) are incredibly helpful throughout the booking and night of the event. My ~40 guests enjoyed the Korean food and full bar. We had a fantastic time in the private space. The venue has tv screens, music inputs, DJ and dance area, karaoke, and an optional photobooth. I highly recommend considering The Korner Store for your next event.“

“Fun surfer punk dive bar with cheap drinks and outdoor patio, complete with surfboards. Free popcorn and occasional handcrafted wood oven Italian pizza for sale outside. Surprisingly, many big names have played at this tiny beach venue, like The Mummies & Supersuckers! This place continues to create new memories for me each time!“

“Fiona was super friendly and gave amazing recommendations! we just happened to stumble across this place and didn’t know what to expect. she was super inviting and took very good care of us which really made our night. highly recommend to try out the london, midori sour, and passion cocktails. check out their happy hour for deals too!“

“Every drink is handled with care.“

“Met my wife here how can I not love it!“

“What an amazing hidden gem! This spot is a whole vibe, including bar seating, a patio and a room with board games and a TV.
Offering inexpensive craft cocktails and affordable meals, it's definitely worth checking out!
Must trys:
-Clam and crab chowder
-Crispy wings
-Tomato soup w/grilled cheese
Ethan is amazing and I can tell he knows his guests on a personal level...kinda like Cheers! It's definitely a good vibe!
Only regret...not getting photos to show off!!!“

“I can’t rate the food because all I had was a dirty martini but the vibes were right in this joint! I’d come back for sure and try the food. Can get a tad rowdy but it just depends on the crowd. Overall I recommend this place and I’ll be back myself!“

“Been 3x since this beautiful space opened up!
The chef has put together an incredible lunch and dinner menu, every dish is flavorful, balanced and beautifully plated. My favorites are the crudo, caesar salad, spiced olives, and braised beef cheek!!
The staff and bar program are excellent.
10/10 recommend this spot for happy hour, lunch/dinner, or good for company events bc location“

“Great spot in the Sunset for a classy drink.“

“If you are not looking for overpriced crafted cocktails and pretending wannabes, but for an honest cold beer after work aswell as down-to-earth-folks, this is your place to go.Fair bartenders, nice karaoke on Friday, always someone to play pool against.“

“Home away from home. 🏈🍺🎉💕“

“A real locals only kind of place where the floor is permanently tacky, the bathroom has seen things that would legally qualify as maritime disasters, and there’s at least one sun-bleached guy named “Sharky” who hasn’t worn real shoes since 1998.

The decor is “nautical decay,” the IPA tastes faintly of salt and regret, and every surface looks like it survived both a hurricane and a beach boys metal tribute band.

There’s a surfboard on the ceiling signed by someone who might be famous, but no one’s sure.
Basically: if Poseidon had a DUI and opened a bar, that’s the vibe. I regret nothing“

“This place is great!! Love the Lamb Chops or New York Steak, Bartender Christine top notch, Area Mgr. Samantha always treats me like gold. Mgr. Alexa Luv her so dedicated, Mgr Edgar always on top of things, Can't forget Bartender Alberto! Or Mgr. Gia“

“Really fun place a lot of l great people will definitely go back“

“pretty bartender reasonable beer prices“

“Very impressed and Edgar was awesome and super friendly.“

“Really enjoyed our dinner here! We skipped the famous sampler platter since we weren’t super hungry and just ordered a few things that sounded good.
- The beef tongue was a bit chewier than I expected - definitely had to work at it.
- Oxtail stew was tasty but they went a little heavy on the green onions.
- Pork jowl had great flavor and that nice fatty richness, though I wish it had been a touch more tender.
- Whole marinated short rib was absolutely incredible. So tender and juicy, honestly the star of the show.

Worth coming back for that alone. Good meal overall with one dish that really knocked it out of the park!“

“Amazing, the nicest people fells like family in here“

“We had an incredible experience at wunderbar last night. Firstly, we didn’t have a reservation and despite being fully booked they accommodated us which was incredibly kind!

Next, enough good things can’t be said about this hidden whimsical speakeasy.. magical vibes, delicious concoctions and a cozy ambience, very creative menu both design, concept and combinations..

A cool thing about their menu is that they have a light/dark magic theme.. the light magic is the classic cocktail for example an Old fashion, the dark magic is Wunderbar’s take on the classic cocktail in this case it was Poison apple this month.. fabulous idea.. because sometime you just want your regular with a twist! They also have a nice selection of White magic Non alcoholic cocktails..

They were originally going to fit us in for just 20 mins but we ended up staying over an hour and had 4 cocktails. 1 was a special cocktail for the night which was a pandan flavored whiskey.. a tiki drink, the dreamcatcher and the poison apple.. highly recommend all four..

Xian helped us while we were out there and he was an incredibly gracious host..“

“The new management (Carlos Galvan) is great! We felt welcome from the moment we walked through the door! Looking forward to the Friday Night Blues Jams. Great music...great people. Thank you Rail Club!!“

“Cocktails and Wagyu - soooo good!“

“amazing food wonder staff“

“Always a wonderful time and great service“

“My family and I were searching for a great pizza spot near San Carlos and stumbled upon Impasto through Google Maps. I managed to snag a reservation just an hour beforehand, and I’m so glad I did because there were only two slots left. Shortly after we arrived, the place packed out—in the best way possible.

The interior is absolutely beautiful. My wife and I couldn't stop admiring the color palette and how well the entire design came together. Even the small details, like the flower vases on the tables, were incredibly thoughtful.

Our server, Jackson, was fantastic. He gave us great recommendations and, refreshingly, didn't make us feel uncomfortable when we decided to skip drinks that night—something that happens way too often at other places.

Every single thing we ordered was incredible, from the pizza and the roasted beet salad to the veal cannelloni special and tiramisu.

My only minor hurdle was the initial confusion with parking, but the hostess kindly cleared that up for us so we know exactly where to go on our next visit. We will definitely be back!“

“I’m Thai and my family was in the restaurant business so I know Thai food. Our group of over 10 people dined here today. Food was great. It was a team event so we requested a prix fixe menu and budget control. The restaurant was very responsive and go above and beyond to help us with the arrangements. The menu options was good. We had some vegans in the group and vegan options were good too. Everyone in my team loved it. Thank you for a wonderful evening!“

“Hadn’t been here in nearly 30 years, we moved to Seattle, but back for vacation. Had to have the Cancun platter. Just like I remembered!!“

“Such a lovely bespoke atmosphere and the cocktails and bar bites are so artfully crafted. My only disappointment was that I only had time to visit once during my time in San Mateo but I hope to return. Cheers!“

“First time dining at Twelvemonth. Everything from ambiance, food quality, to service was outstanding. It is such a treat to have an entirely plant based menu in a beautiful environment like this. Jack, our server, and management took incredible care of us. Will absolutely be back to try the rest of the menu. My compliments to the kitchen and staff. Cheers!“

“Stopped in to Newell's for a pre dinner drink. We just kind of stumbled on this place. How does one know where to get a good cocktail when you're an out of towner!?
Well let me tell you about Newell's.. The bartender was fabulous! She wasn't even sure what a certain drink was but she more than nailed it! It was right on! My Cadillac margarita was potent! I managed to wobble out of there to my next destination.. but barely! They do not serve food but our sweet bartender brought popcorn in order to save me embarrassment! It was a fun experience and I think I may have to return!“

“My son took me here for lunch - we’d been meaning to try it. We were very pleased - amazing view with tiered tables so other guests aren’t blocking the view. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious and nicely presented. As a nice addition, there was a pianist playing while we dined which added to the ambience. We will come back because it was such a nice treat. One of those places that makes me love living in California!“

“Stella is a sweet, comfortable restaurant with lovely employees and tasty food. The cheese bread was excellent, and the spicy pasta special was absolutely amazing and full of flavor.

Unfortunately, my pork loin was disappointing. It was served with white beans and sauce, and the beans were actually the best part of the dish. The pork itself lacked flavor and was somewhat tough. I hope they revisit this dish because, in my opinion, it does not represent the quality of the rest of their menu.

What truly made our experience worthwhile was our server, George. He was one of the most attentive and sincere servers anyone could ask for. In today’s world, excellent service can be difficult to find, but Stella clearly knows how to choose its employees. The entire staff was friendly and helpful, and it genuinely felt like a team effort to make sure we had a pleasant experience.

We understand how difficult it is to operate a restaurant today, and we appreciate what Stella is doing. We are repeat customers and look forward to returning—next time, I’ll just order a different entrée!“

“太棒了，肉品沒吃多少，倒是吃了好幾磅的櫻桃🍒“

“Super cute rooftop. Pizza one is one of the best pizza I've ever ate. The rooftop smash cocktail is now my favorite drink. I took a picture of the ingredients and made it at home ‍ that's how good it was. Definitely coming back. The customer service was outstanding. I will for sure come back with all my girls so we can day drink haha“

“Rolled into town on a Wednesday, looking to book a late night party on the upcoming Saturday. Monica behind the bar grabbed the owner Malhi from next door. They were both super helpful and made it easy. Had a great time with good drinks. Even pumped our own music through their sound system. Nice looking place with chill vibe.“

“We had dinner here after work event. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but it was early. The food was fantastic, the presentation was excellent, and the employees were very kind. I would definitely go here again, I had the ceviche it was superior. I also had a mango drink which was delicious. Parking can be a little tricky but we lucked out and pulled in right as somebody pulled out and were able to park right in front of the restaurant.“

“A perfect site for relax a have a good time with your friends or just drinks!!!“

“Needed a break from the terminal chaos, so my travel companion and I sat down at Tapas and Taps for a quick bite. We decided to share a bottle of wine and an order of buffalo wings.

The food was great. The wings came out hot, fresh, and had a fantastic kick to them—definitely hit the spot. It was a nice, civilized way to spend an hour before boarding.

The only reason I’m not giving a perfect score is the service. Our server was incredibly nice, but she seemed to have about ten things on her mind at once. She kept coming back to our table before we were ready, practically hovering while we tried to decide on the wine, and seemed eager to rush us through the process. It wasn't rude, just very distracted. A little patience goes a long way, and I wish we hadn't felt so hurried. Great food, just hope the service is a bit more relaxed next time.“

“Fantastic food and good prices Excellent service“

“Great bartenders, especially Joseph!“

“The hangar is a fairly new food Hall and is quite beautiful inside. Many who work nearby come here for lunch. The options include coffee, Mexican food, breakfast and burgers as well as a salad and sandwich shop. With soaring ceilings and subtle lighting, the atmosphere is very pleasant. I had had a carne asada burrito that was delicious. We also had guacamole and chips and the guacamole was very good. Overall everything smells delicious inside it should be a great spot to grab a relaxing lunch. There are a few booths as well as tables for four in the front section. There is a larger section in the rear of the building with lots of tables.“

“The Cowboy and chili cheese tots!“

“Drakes is amazing! Craft Cocktails, great food!! Highly recommend 5 Stars!“

“Great restaurant, the dishes are rich, the taste is great, the restaurant atmosphere is great, it is worth recommending“

“Jesus was amazing tonight.
We made a reservation for 8, but didn't need to, even though it was a Friday night.
I used to come often, but took a break, but wanted to give it another try and it did not disappoint.
We had 2 burgers, a blt, the shrimp scampi, 1 rib eye, and 2 fish n chips. Everything tastes as it should. Appetizer platter with brussel sprouts wings and potato skins.
Jesus read our minds on several occasions.
I'll have to put this back in my rotation. As far as hotel restaurants go, this is one is a hidden gem.
Reluctant to share my opinion bc I want to keep it to myself, but doing it for Jesus, since he was such a delight tonight.

I will say, it was a little pricey. $480 for a party of 8, with 1 kids meal. But a really nice experience overall.“

“We went there for Thanksgiving for the first time. As a vegetarian, I can say I had many options, and what I chose was outstanding. My wife and daughter enjoyed their fish and meat dishes and I can honestly say there wasn’t one dish that wasn’t outstanding. I heartily recommend this place and I’m considering going back for Christmas if they’re open.“