The Refuge
$$ • Bar & Grill, Burgers, Gastropubs
Hours:
963 Laurel St, San Carlos
(650) 598-9813
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delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤
Best OG philly ever first timer saw you on diners drive ins and dives will be back✌🏾👊🏽
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
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The Refuge is a popular restaurant known for its delicious food and lively atmosphere in downtown San Carlos. It offers a variety of meals, including the well-loved Reuben pastrami sandwich, which many reviewers consider the best in the Bay Area. The sandwiches are generous and flavorful, with the pastrami and chili mayo standing out. The menu also features burgers, appetizers, and the #19 sandwich, all praised for their quality.
The restaurant has a casual vibe, with a nice ambiance and a good selection of beers on tap, including favorites like Pliney the Elder. The fries, especially the goofy fries, are described as "redonk delicious" and addictive. Customers enjoy pairing their meals with drinks like dry apple cider or beers, making it a great spot for casual dining.
Service is generally friendly and efficient, with some reviewers noting quick turnaround times even during busy hours. However, the experience can vary; some mention that staff do the minimum, and extras like refill costs can be unexpected. The prices are on the higher side, with a sandwich and drinks costing around $112 for two people, but many feel the quality and flavor justify the cost.
Overall, The Refuge is loved for its tasty, satisfying meals, especially the pastrami sandwiches, friendly atmosphere, and good drinks—though it can be loud at lunchtime. It’s a place that keeps customers coming back for more, despite the prices.