Restaurants in San Carlos

“I ate at Pazzo on Wednesday and had a great experience. The restaurant is take out only. I ordered at the restaurant instead of on the phone. The staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The order took about 20 minutes and we had a drink outside while waiting. I HIGHLY recommend the shrimp and grits. Over anything else on the menu! And I was told the gnocchi was amazing too iAnd of course the pizza is awesome!”

“Great cheap breakfast spot, the staff are great and the food is good. The food was so cheap I ordered a waffle in addition to my French toast.
They have a nice little bar for single individuals.
The only thing I would change is their French toast uses regular bread. Maybe I had to ask for large Texas toast, which I prefer.”

“This is the best Indian food I've ever had!

First off, the plating and presentation of everything is stunning! We had four appetizers and each looked too beautiful to eat. They were ALL the most delicious and flavorful bites!

We also got the lamb, butter paneer, daal makhani, and the jafrani kofta. Each one was amazing! I couldn't pick a favorite. I've eaten at many Indian food places in the Bay Area and this one outdoes all others with flavors, presentation, and service.

Let's talk about the service!! Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly, checked in to see how we liked everything, and even brought out a dessert for my dad after hearing it was his birthday. We really loved everyone we met there, especially Romeo who was so attentive and kind!

Make sure to visit here, even if just to share appetizers, it's worth it!”

“Try their Nitro Crema cold brew. So good! The owners are so kind and friendly.”

“Great people and great food. There’s events every night. So fun”

“Great customer service, good food and fine wine 🍷”

“I don’t enjoy giving less stars, but for my taste buds - the pita & gyro meat were a little too dry so if I could, I would knock 1/2 a star, but the taste of all the food was great! The tzatziki was thick & delicious. The salad was super fresh.

My friend enjoyed her salmon added to the pear salad (I apologize for forgetting the proper name) and she said it was the 2nd best salad she’s ever had!

And the staff were all super attentive and kind! I’ll come back again & try more things especially since I’m new to the area and will be here more often.”

“The Pizza Guys team in San Carlos are amazing. They supported our school's snack shack. Quick delivery with hot pizza multiple times during an event. Exceptional service.”

“Not the most elegant joint but the food is authentic, fresh and delicious. Occasionally a fellow at the front has been grumpy, but worth it once I sit and eat. I have had catering done and they were awesome.”

“Fun place to meet friends on Fridays. Plenty of food options with food trucks and desserts plus great beer. Staff is always friendly. Great place for polite dogs, lots of seating.”

“A place that values quality and source of ingredients”

“No frills, large portions! PBS kids was playing on a TV in the corner so our kids were entranced and we had a very quiet dinner. Most people get takeout from here but it was convenient enough for our family of 5 to dine in.”

“Great place to get together with friends & family. We had about 30 people for a family get together. Service was great. The outdoor patio was the perfect setting! Most of the food was outstanding. We are actually from Hawaii so we’re very critical about the food.”

“delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤”

“Love this place so much! Some of the best tacos I've had in quite a while. I got 3 tacos. 2 al pastor and 1 asada. The meat is fresh and the right amount of flavor and the salsa on the tacos are perfect. What's nice is they also have a salsa bar where you can get a bag of ships and different salsas. Definitely going back again”

“One of the two best taprooms on the SF peninsula. If you know this one, you don't need me to tell you the other one, which is about 2 miles away. Like that place, AA has been getting better and better for the last decade or so. No food here though, it's all about the craft beer knowledge and vibe. Can't recommend a place more highly. Staff, music, and TVs showing classic 70s-90s films when there's no relevant sports on. This is the best there is .”

“delicious food. very kind staff. will definitely be back.”

“Súper Delicious, I recommend it to all my friends !”

“Best sando's around
around..Get both sauces and toasted..havnt had a bad 1 yet
yet..Hands down blowing away everyone in 15 mile radius!!💣🔥💣🔥”

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!”

“food and service is superb! number 1”

“Vriendelijke bediening, grote porties en heerlijke gerechten. Zeer mals vlees, een echte aanrader!”

“Friendly people and good food.”

“awesome”

“Excellent place to share Cheers with your friends and family. Salute!”

“Excellent place to share Cheers with your friends and family. Salute!”

“fast and good. clean delicios”

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

“Fried chicken wing - Don't underestimate fried chicken wing, you can taste a good one compared to bad ones and this is one of the best I've had. Good garlic flavor and crispy fried flavor.Baked Spaghetti Bolognese - I was surprised how good this is. They use the good cheese and you can smell it. Crispy cheese on top and the sauce flavor is very good as well.Baked pork chop over rice - The sauce is above average. However, the pork chop could use more marinate, garlic and sesame oil. I think the pork chop they use is pork loin. Using more fatty pork will make it more tender and juicy.Portuguese style baked chicken rice - The flavor of the sauce actually was pretty good but I thought it taste a little sourness.All in all, I'm pretty impressed because I didn't expect it's this good.”

“We were on a roadtrip and stopped for a quick breakfast. The bagels were super soft and fresh. I wish we lived closer because I would definitely be a regular customer.”

“A lovely white tablecloth setting. Great service and delicious food. A lot like Wings in San Jose which is out of business now😭. So yes I love that we found King Chuan Restaurant 😍”

“Best Thai place i have been too! Great food and even better owners!!”

“amazing food wonder staff”

“Elia is one of my personal favorites. The food is always so good and the service is top notch. I've tried other Greek restaurants in the neighborhood and there's no comparison. I've gone with small and large parties and everything is always perfect. If you want Greek food, do yourself a favor and come here.”

“muy rica comida! y los ceviches son delicious 😋”

“The food was delicious and it's presentation was beautiful. The wait staff was very helpful and never hovering. We ate outdoors and it was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend to anyone 💕”

“Nice ambience, came in late service was quick. My seafood risotto was yummy, just a few hiccups rice had a few bullets(al dente), found a mussel bread and bit a clam shell. Staff was unconcerned, no apologies or accommodations.”

“A SUPERB RESTAURANT. [Original] A SUPERB RESTAURANT.”

“Ordered for delivery to my hotel. Arrived in 30 minutes, exactly as ordered, super hot, and really great pizza. Like Domino's on steroids. Highly recommended.”

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

“Fantastic night! Enjoyed Sema and her hospitality tremendously!”

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

“I got my food to go, and it was ready promptly, and the food was absolutely outstanding! I would recommend this place to anybody!”

“Ahmed was our server and he was amazing went above and beyond. He was very helpful and nice. He definitely made our experience at Pranzi a 10/10 I highly recommend him as a server if you go!”

“Great food, drinks and service!”

“good Italian ice cream so good”

“Great local coffee spot! There isn't tons of seating, so if you're looking for a place to hang out for a few hours, this might not be the right spot for you. But the ambience is great and location is convenient.”

“Fresh and tasty! Don’t forget it’s healthy, too! Highly recommend!”

“I was at an event up the street but they weren’t going to serve food for another 2 hours. So I walked up the street and found this place. I got a super burrito and it may have been the biggest and best burrito I’ve ever had. Absolutely amazing flavor! Later I saw the remarkably average food they served at my event and was so happy I could skip that food since the super burrito was tasty and filling and made me happy.”

“I've had many dinners her with a group that can fluctuate between a couple folks to 8+ and we always enjoy the meal. The food quality is always solid. And though one doesn't normally expect anything special from counter order service, here the staff is always kind, attentive and generous with servings.

I'm a fan of the tostada bowl but the menu has got ample variety including limited but solid vegetarian options.”

“They make the best sandwiches here. I love getting either the Breakfast Burrito or the Breakfast sandwich on the way to work. The people who make my food are very nice. I love the turkey sandwich the most. My husband loves the Always Thanksgiving sandwich. They also have a great selection of fresh breads. My favorite is the Dutch Crunch.”

“I’m hooked and never not going to show up 😎”

“Have been here a few times, and it's a cool spot.

The staff and patrons have always been polite with me. However, I crossed the line. Last night, I was a coward and blew a chance with a girl elsewhere, and chose to get wasted, harass a woman and try to grab her. I'm lucky I didn't get my butt kicked. I had it coming.

To everyone that had to deal with me, I'm sorry. I was way out of line. Take care.”

“My first time in Helpful and professional”

“Delicious and fresh poké! My favorite poké place in the Bay Area. Great variety in the toppings and sauces and they always give generous portions. Fish is excellent quality too.”

“Meat is flavorful, good serving, friendly service, price matches quality perfectly, Cant go wrong with anything here, excellent food, good prices, ill definitely be back for more delicious, I think it was cash only”

“Always great food & service! Clean, friendly & fresh food! Thank you again!🤗♥”

“You need to make your way out this way and try this place 10 out of 10 because this lil hole in the wall hit different right slide thru now I'm ready for a nap”

“Very nice place cute aesthetic the workers are very nice. The mochi donuts are delicious and the drinks are very good and delicious especially The Thai iced tea I would definitely recommend going to this place.”

“Best coffee in San Carlos... by a considerable distance.”

“If you haven't been to Molly O's you are missing out on really good food and the friendliest place in town. The menu is a great mix of American fare, along with tasty Irish standards. Salads are great, and the Paddy Melt is a favorite of mine... but then so is the Shepards pie. All the staff are friendly and you always get a smile. You really should give it a try!”

“Dave is the best! Check it out and have fun.”

“Quite a delicious carne asada burrito. The meat was tender and well spiced. It was as if I was eating a plate of Mongolian beef but instead of those juices and spices, it was more of a adobo asada style but Mexican. I feel like this review might not appeal to most readers but trust this local business is serving a burrito con mucho sabor.”

“Excellent Georgian food! The spinach pkhali was a perfect start, and the chakapuli lamb stew was rich and flavorful. The khachapuri was cheesy and delicious. It's a 4-star experience only because the service was a bit slow, but the freshness of the food makes the wait worth it. Highly recommend for an authentic taste of Georgian cuisine.”

“A Hidden Gem: IGuey Taqueria Delivers Unforgettable Mexican Cuisine and Heartfelt Service!

I've found my culinary home at IGuey Taqueria. This spot is an absolute hidden gem and highly underrated. If you haven't experienced the magic here, you're truly missing out! The food is simply amazing. Every dish bursts with vibrant flavors, transporting you straight to Mexico. The carnitas tacos and enchiladas are exceptional – perfectly tender carnitas and masterfully balanced enchiladas.

What truly sets IGuey Taqueria apart is their exceptional service and the genuine warmth of the owners. They're incredibly hands-on, personally ensuring every customer has an outstanding experience. This attentiveness creates the most homely experience – you feel like a cherished guest.

For authentic, delicious Mexican food served with genuine hospitality, look no further than this place. It's more than just a meal; it's an experience. I can't recommend it enough!”

“Tasty and authentic 🇲🇽 with reasonable prices. Family-run business 😍”

“Authentic and charming! The coffee, muffins and sandwiches are WAY wonderful!”

“🍏. 🍏🥤 🥤. 🧋🧋 súper ricos 🤑”

“Good vegiterian option. Try the fried rice and pad kee mow. The tofu gonger was nice too.

Vegetarian options: They have a large variety of vegan or vegetarian option.”

“Sarahi somehow manages to educate you on the menu, ensure a clean table, and communicates your wishes for the perfect meal to the cooking team all while giving you a welcoming smile. Something about a perfect swirl froyo afterward makes this experience beyond satisfactory. The City of Good Living is lucky to have this gem with such a kind staff.”

“(Translated by Google) Good food, the sandwiches are delicious, the place has good food, only I have a complaint and it is not for the place but for the owner, today, Saturday, January 29, at 2 or 2:30 p.m. I went to the homedepot, I went to his place and he had two employees working, a young woman and a lady between 35 and 40 years old, the young lady cooks and works very fast. What I don't like is that the older lady, while I was waiting for my food, was about 20 minutes. This lady spends talking and complaining about the owner and his Unfortunately, other employees took a lot of time for the young woman and instead of getting to work during the course I was there, she did not pay attention to the cashier's window and 4 potential clients left, the fifth person who arrived was waiting and I had to yell at him to pass the You to attend and it is not worth that the business loses money more in these times due to bad employees, instead of paying attention and paying attention to the clients, attending them, let them go, take care of your business, sir, and hire someone people who really want to work and take care of their place not people who only go for their salary thank you(Original)Buena comida los sándwiches estan deliciosos el lugar tiene buena comida solo que tengo un complain y no es para el lugar sino para el dueño hoy sabado 29 de enero alas 2 o 2:30pm fui a homedepot pase asu lugar y tenia dos empleadas trabajando una joven y una señora entre sus 35 y 40 años la jovencita cosina y trabaja muy rapido lo que no me gusta es que la señora mayor en lo que estuve esperando mi comida fueron como unos 20 minutos esta señora sela pasa ablando y quejandose del dueño y de sus otras empledas lastimosamente le kita mucho en tiempo ala joven e ves de ponerse a trabajar en el trascurso que estuve ahi no ponia atencion ala ventanilla de la caja y se fueron 4 potenciales clientes la quinta persona que llego estaba esperando y tuve que gritarle para pasarle la vos para que atendiera y no se vale que por malas empleadas el negocio pierda dinero mas en estos tiempos en ves de poner atencion y restetar alos clientes atendiendoles los deja ir cuide su negocio señor y contrate personas que realmente quieran trabajar y le cuiden su lugar no gente que solo vaya por su salario gracias”

“Great restaurant! I loved the food, especially the honey walnut imitation meat. Each dish had a great amount of food! We asked for boxes, so we will have a delicious dinner today.

We'll come back for sure!”

“The food is very delicious and the portions are good size. A little bit overpriced in my opinion but everything is expensive around us so i understand. I think i will go back again.”

“Excellent food and service! We will definitely be back!”

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

“Favorite boba spot. Leans healthier than most boba spots, which is why I prefer it. Only one in San Carlos where I can get a matcha boba with unsweetened non-dairy milk and no added sweetness (except of course the boba themselves!).”

“The owners are awesome and I'd definitely come back again! :D”

“Fun people watching spot for casual meals/bites in the heart of Laurel! Can’t wait to try all of the gelato flavors.”

“Good counter service option on Laurel Street. We’ve eaten here a few times. It’s good in that I like a few specific menu items that we tend to reorder and they are consistently enjoyable. Ambiance/location is great and good for bringing friends or visitors for a casual bite before or after strolling Laurel Street”

“Kids love the arcade games and toy machines.

Dietary restrictions: My hubby likes that they have a gluten free crust pizza

Kid-friendliness: Arcade and toy machines are a hit”

“Good pizza..”

“Now this is my one of best place. There’s very close by me but I prefer to come here. As this is drive through too and if gets busy we have to wait a little but it’s ok. The young staffs are very cool and nice.”

“Amazing tea with great variety! Accidentally stumbled across this place, have returned since, and am never disappointed! The milk tea boba is great, but the Super Fruit green tea with passion fruit popping boba is next level. The fresh fruit slices mixed in with the tea are a refreshing surprise and the fruit is always ripe and delicious. I tried the grapefruit fruit tea today as well which hit the spot! Would definitely recommend checking out Tea Juice!”

“The food at Paik's Noodle was delicous, with generous portions and great flavors. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was clean and comfortable, perfect for a casual meal. Highly recommend if you’re looking for tasty noodles at a good price.”

“I recently visited the Subway sandwich store, and I must say it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The store's atmosphere was inviting and clean, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal.”

“The best pizza on the peninsula 💯 I am a big fan of Blue Line Pizza. I hope their restaurant will expand statewide!
Their deep-dish pizza was just amazing. The addictive texture of the cornmeal pizza dough can only be found here!
We visited last night. The two ladies' table services were great, especially the Asian girl, who was just amazing. We wish we could come back to have more different flavors 😊”

“I’ve had coffee at many different Starbucks locations, but the barista here really puts care into making each drink. My coffee was perfect — both in taste and presentation! ☕✨
The only downside is the limited seating area compared to other Starbucks stores. Still, the calm atmosphere and attention to detail more than make up for it.
I was able to work comfortably on my laptop and truly enjoyed my time here. Definitely coming back! 💻💚”

“Visiting with friends. Had a great tome. I”

“Went with family here for lunch and got seated the minute we walked in, we ordered and the food came out in less than 10 minutes freshly cooked the service was also great our server made us feel welcome i would recommend this if you enjoy some really good chinese food.”

“Yummy in the tummy !! ;) <3”

“First time here. What great food! Fresh, not greasy Will be back for sure. Service is great. They are so nice here”

“A SUPERB RESTAURANT. [Original] A SUPERB RESTAURANT.”

“Bubble Yum, Pop Rocks and Chico sticks. KC & the Sunshine Band crackling from the AM radio of an El Camino parked out front. This is The Little Store as I experienced it circa 1974 in 4th grade. Groups of Arundel and TL kids in and out all afternoon . My friends and I sharing snacks (as much as our pooled change could afford that day) while sitting on the stairs before our brutal treks up the SC hills home. No cell phones. No rides. Lots of fun memories & great friends. Decades later I’m back in the neighborhood and while much has changed, the Little Store hasn’t (it even smells the same). Still friendly owners, and still a convenient stop when driving home or on neighborhood walks for sweet treats, a six pack, or essentials. And for many of us nostalgic touchstone.”

“Amazing, delicious, flavorful, I love it, I want more; those are the words that my little child used to describe the food he ate. He is not wrong, everything we had to eat was delicious and well prepared. We all know children are the hardest to please when it comes to food.”

“I got my food to go, and it was ready promptly, and the food was absolutely outstanding! I would recommend this place to anybody!”

“Ahmed was our server and he was amazing went above and beyond. He was very helpful and nice. He definitely made our experience at Pranzi a 10/10 I highly recommend him as a server if you go!”

“Great food, drinks and service!”

“fast and good. clean delicios”

“Went for lunch on a weekday. The menu is mostly breakfast-oriented, so options for a more traditional lunch were limited. Cubano sandwich was kinda unremarkable; not bad, lots of meat on it. Atmosphere and service were nice, but unless I was going out for breakfast specifically I probably wouldn’t go back.”

“I love momos , fried corn , noodles & fried rice ...”

“Best coffee in San Carlos... by a considerable distance.”

“Great local coffee spot! There isn't tons of seating, so if you're looking for a place to hang out for a few hours, this might not be the right spot for you. But the ambience is great and location is convenient.”

“Three friends and I dined at Rangoon Ruby in San Carlos on a quiet Thursday evening (except for a wild 49ers game that was being celebrated in nearby establishments!). We chose all vegetarian options, and everything was plentiful and delicious. We had the tea leaf salad, (very light and refreshing), the garlic eggplant (deep purple and delicious without being gooey), Burmese pad tai (pungent sauce on perfectly cooked noodles) and veggie kabat (a mix of vegetables and tofu stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapenos, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro) . We also had two orders of coconut rice. The salad plus three main courses was plenty of food! We thought everything was delicious and comparatively (in this neighborhood!) reasonably priced. We were treated very respectfully and were allowed to take our time.”

“Ordered for delivery to my hotel. Arrived in 30 minutes, exactly as ordered, super hot, and really great pizza. Like Domino's on steroids. Highly recommended.”

“Bless this Jack in the box location for its employees. They’re always providing such great service with speed and a smile. Coming here is my guilty pleasure. For me and my friends, it’s a weekday night getaway here in the burbs. Always looking forward to my next visit”

“Great people and great food. There’s events every night. So fun”

“Yummy vegan flavors: today I had a combo of pear/Riesling & pineapple/hibiscus 🌺 Melinda is one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met! Let’s us take our time & gives us samples til we’ve decided. The shop is so blessed to have her.”

“Not the most elegant joint but the food is authentic, fresh and delicious. Occasionally a fellow at the front has been grumpy, but worth it once I sit and eat. I have had catering done and they were awesome.”

“Great cheap breakfast spot, the staff are great and the food is good. The food was so cheap I ordered a waffle in addition to my French toast.
They have a nice little bar for single individuals.
The only thing I would change is their French toast uses regular bread. Maybe I had to ask for large Texas toast, which I prefer.”