16 Best Beer Bars near San Carlos

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

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

“Can't believe I haven't left my praises for this place!
Hands-down best wine bar in the Peninsula! Amazing selection, wines for all palates, beginners, vinos, and wine nerds alike. Staff is amazing, super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The flights are super fun and great to expand your palate. And if you study the wine list closely, you'll find some bottles priced at a steal! This has quickly become my go-to spot and it will become yours soon!“

“This has to be one of the best pizza spots in San Mateo. I never would have thought that butter chicken and pizza would work well together but I will happily stand corrected. The pizza was flavorful and made me want to go back for more. This business will see me again for SURE.“

“Great atmosphere and brews.“

“Cool, small spot with plenty of seating and fun retro games to choose from. The menu isn’t as extensive as the other location (I was hoping for the bread), but it still offers plenty of options, including a kid-friendly section.

The fries were dynamic—naturally cut with well-balanced salt and pepper seasoning. The wings were overall good, though two were undercooked and clearly showed red parts. The pizza was loaded with pepperoni, with a solid balance of cheese and sauce; the crust was flaky, not overly chewy, and well cooked.
Good variety of drinks, helpful staff, and virtually no wait time. Worth stopping by out of your way if your around here definitely“

“Nice all the time“

“Great beer! Especially the Belgians. Friendly bartender.“

“I had the North Shore sandwich. It was delicious! The portions here are generous, you will not leave hungry. I’m looking forward to returning and trying one of the salads, they looked incredible. Definitely check Beach Hut Deli out when you are in the area.“

“So bomb!!! Service is A+ and the food is delicious. Love stopping in for lunch during the week. Very affordable also...“

“I've been dining at Twelvemonth for a long time, so I was pretty surprised when they rolled out the whole “prix fixe only in the dining room” policy earlier this year. The reality was simple: if you didn't want the prix fixe, you were pushed into the lounge with tiny tables, while the main dining room sat half-empty. The messaging around it — “smooth service,” “elevated experience,” etc. — didn't match what was actually happening. It just felt like an unnecessary divide. I voiced my concerns at the time, and clearly I wasn't the only one, because I'm happy to see the policy has now been completely reversed. No more forced prix fixe, no more segregation by menu choice. Everyone can dine in the main room again, which is exactly how it always used to be. The dining room is one of the best parts of this restaurant — warm, spacious, beautifully designed — and it never made sense to treat it like exclusive territory. I'm genuinely glad they listened to their customers and restored things to normal. Food is still great, and with this change, the overall experience finally lines up with what made Twelvemonth special in the first place.“

“The best BBQ around. A must try, you won’t regret it.“

“Great selection of beers!“

“Excellent selection of sushi 🍣“

“We loved the food as always; high quality ingredients paired with great preparation made for a lovely dinner. What sets this Burma XX location apart from the others that I have visited in SF is the hospitality of the manager/host, Anh! She made an otherwise fine evening, great with her attentiveness and good humour. We will frequent this Burma Love location even more frequently- Hari“

“is truly a special place. Every visit is a great experience from start to finish. The food is consistently amazing—creative, flavorful, and beautifully prepared—and the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. What really says it all is that my dad, who is not vegan, absolutely loves this place. That alone speaks volumes. And for me and my wife, it's one of our favorite spots—we enjoy it every single time. Please keep all the good things going. Incredible food, amazing atmosphere, and an experience that keeps us coming back. 🌱✨“