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Craft Cocktail Bars on the SF Peninsula

73 places in 15 towns

These are restaurants and bars where the drinks get real attention, with house syrups, fresh juice, seasonal menus and bartenders who can make something to your taste. Burlingame and Menlo Park have several, and the list reaches down to Palo Alto and Los Altos. Weekend nights get busy, so arrive early or book a table if you want a seat at the bar.

Belmont1 place

Burlingame9 places

ACAN

$$·Bar
339 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Polished cocktail lounge featuring rare whiskeys and balanced craft drinks.

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Barracuda Sushi

$$·Japanese
347 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Newly remodeled dining room serves Japanese cuisine with contemporary twist.

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Barrelhouse

$$·Bar
305 California Dr, Burlingame

One of Peninsula's largest beer, wine and spirits selections available.

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Rasa - Burlingame

$$$·Indian
209 Park Rd, Burlingame

Michelin-rated South Indian cuisine with banana leaf seafood and crispy dosas.

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Twelvemonth

$$·Vegetarian/Vegan
330 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Everything made from scratch daily including bread, pastries, and desserts.

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Twelvemonth Bar

$$$·Vegetarian/Vegan
336 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Global cuisine through a California lens with fully plant-based offerings.

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Daly City1 place

Nick & Nora

$$·Bar
6282 Mission St, Daly City

Cocktail bar and late-night lounge in Daly City with craft drinks, small bites, and a relaxed atmosphere open until 2 AM.

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Half Moon Bay6 places

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Brewery, American
390 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay

Pillar Point Harbor brewpub since 2000, named one of America's Best Beach Bars, with house-brewed craft ales.

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It's Italia

Italian
401 Main St, Half Moon Bay

A Half Moon Bay institution since 1997, housed in the Half Moon Bay Inn on Main Street.

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La Costanera

Peruvian
260 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay

Former Michelin-starred Peruvian restaurant founded by Chef Carlos Altamirano, with 180-degree ocean views and signature ceviche and Pisco Sours.

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The Conservatory

American
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay

Beach-house-inspired restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton serving California comfort cuisine and coastal cocktails with ocean views.

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The Ocean Terrace

American
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay

Open-air oceanfront bar at The Ritz-Carlton with fire pits, raw bar seafood, craft cocktails, and Pacific sunset views.

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Los Altos9 places

Amandine Lounge

$$·Cafe/Bakery
235 1st St, Los Altos

A hidden speakeasy featuring expertly crafted seasonal cocktails and an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere.

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Cetrella

$$$·Mediterranean
160 State St, Los Altos

Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Capri with premium wine and signature cocktails amid majestic murals and velvet curtains.

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Haru

$$·Japanese
325 Main St, Los Altos

Downtown Los Altos Japanese restaurant from the team behind Sushi Jin, specializing in traditional gozen set meals, dry-aged fish, sushi, wagyu, izakaya small plates, and handcrafted cocktails at accessible prices.

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Le banc

$$·Cafe/Bakery
366 Main St, Los Altos

Lively sports bar offering karaoke nights, pool tables, and craft cocktails in a welcoming community atmosphere.

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The Grotto

$$$·Bar
160 State St, Los Altos

Intimate speakeasy with custom cocktails inspired by Matisse Jazz prints and smooth jazz ambiance.

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The Post

$$·American
395 Main St, Los Altos

Modern American comfort food with seasonal ingredients, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch on a popular outdoor patio.

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Menlo Park9 places

Bar Loretta

$$·Bar
639 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Sleek cocktail bar and lounge extension of Bistro Vida on Santa Cruz Avenue with craft cocktails, a curated wine list, small plates, and a sophisticated evening atmosphere.

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Bistro Vida

$$$·Mexican
641 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Downtown Menlo Park institution since 1998 inspired by Parisian bistro culture, with classic French bistro dishes, a full bar, heated outdoor patio, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere on Santa Cruz Avenue.

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Causwells

$$$·American
550 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park

SF's beloved American bistro lands at Springline with a reimagined 75% new menu. Chef Adam Rosenblum brings classical French training to distinctly American cooking, with a standout bar program and a martini cart. American bistro and cocktail bar using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local produce. Many rave about their burgers and crispy chicken sandwich.

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Clark's Oyster Bar- Menlo Park

$$$·Seafood
780 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Peninsula outpost of the Austin-born oyster bar on Santa Cruz Avenue with fresh raw bar, oysters Rockefeller, chowder, fish and chips, and a lively downtown atmosphere.

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Drunken Monk

$$·Japanese
1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant with Japanese-influenced small plates, craft cocktails, sake, and a late-night vibe popular with the downtown Menlo Park crowd.

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Eylan

$$$$·Indian
500 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Upscale modern Indian restaurant at 500 El Camino Real with California-influenced subcontinental cuisine, house-made chutneys, craft cocktails, and an elegant dining room.

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Oak + Violet

$$$$·American
1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Upscale California cuisine restaurant inside the Park James Hotel at 1400 El Camino Real with seasonal menus, a curated cocktail program, and an intimate hotel dining atmosphere.

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Robin Menlo Park

Japanese
1300 El Camino Real Ste C, Menlo Park

Robin Menlo Park is a Japanese restaurant in Menlo Park, California.

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The Library & Bar

$$$$·Bar
2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park

Elegant bar and lounge inside Rosewood Sand Hill at 2825 Sand Hill Road with bespoke seasonal cocktails, fine wines, light bites, wood-burning fireplaces, and a sprawling outdoor terrace open daily for lunch and dinner.

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Millbrae2 places

Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

$$·Indian
333 Broadway, Millbrae

Contemporary Indian cuisine with traditional spices meets full bar experience featuring creative cocktails and cozy, elegant atmosphere.

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WXYZ Lounge

$$·Bar
401 E Millbrae Ave, Millbrae

Stylish hotel bar featuring live music, signature cocktails, and tasty small plates near SFO.

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Mountain View4 places

Roger Bar and Restaurant

$$$·American
800 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View

New American restaurant inside the Ameswell Hotel with aviation-themed decor, brunch on weekends, brisket burgers, craft cocktails, and a spacious outdoor patio.

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Scratch

$$$·American
401 Castro St #100, Mountain View

American comfort food done with fine-dining technique on Castro Street, with deep wooden booths, a generous cocktail bar, and a weekend brunch that draws a loyal downtown crowd.

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The Breakfast Club at Midtown

$$·Breakfast
545 San Antonio Rd Ste 32, Mountain View

Vibrant all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant at San Antonio Center with craft cocktails, outdoor patio seating, classic American favorites, and elevated brunch specials open daily until 3 PM.

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Pacifica1 place

Winters Tavern

American
1522 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica

Pacifica's premier live music bar, featuring original acts ranging from bluegrass to metal, jazz to garage punk.

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Palo Alto10 places

Horsefeather Palo Alto

$$$·American
855 El Camino Real Ste 151, Palo Alto

SF's beloved New American restaurant at Town and Country Village with Asian-Latin inspired dishes, inventive cocktails, and a bold low-proof program.

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INDO Restaurant & Lounge

$$$·Fusion
3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Indonesian fusion kitchen on El Camino Real blending native Chef Diana Anwar's authentic recipes with California-French technique and craft cocktails.

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Nola

$$$·American
535 Ramona St, Palo Alto

New Orleans-inspired kitchen on University Avenue with Cajun and Creole classics, craft cocktails, and a lively all-day dining atmosphere.

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ROOH Palo Alto

$$$·Indian
473 University Ave, Palo Alto

Modern Indian kitchen on University Avenue from Chef Sujan Sarkar exploring open-fire cooking and regional Indian flavors in a splashy communal setting.

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Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen

$$$·Fusion
417 California Ave, Palo Alto

California Avenue's most sceney restaurant with seasonal New American dishes, a Hibachi grill, house-made breads, and craft cocktails.

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SUN of WOLF

$$·American
406 California Ave, Palo Alto

Palo Alto Weekly Best Mexican winner with inventive Mexico City inspired tacos, carnitas, and craft cocktails in an intimate setting.

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Taste

$$·Chinese
423 University Ave, Palo Alto

All-day American bistro on Emerson Street with rotating seasonal menus, craft cocktails, and a convivial downtown atmosphere popular for lunch and dinner.

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Redwood City9 places

Ghostwood

$$·Brewery, American
911 Main St, Redwood City

Family friendly brewpub with craft beers, signature cocktails, and fresh made daily burgers. Catch live sports with no cover plus arcade games.

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Hidden Tap And Barrel

$$·Bar
900 Middlefield Rd Ste A, Redwood City

Sports bar featuring over 400 spirits, 20 rotating Northern California craft beers, and fusion cocktails with free pool play.

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LV Mar Tapas & Cocktails

$$·Spanish
2042 Broadway, Redwood City

Latin tapas built for sharing with fresh seafood and craft cocktails spotlighting tequila and mezcal from small batch producers.

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Milagros Latin Kitchen

$$·Mexican
1099 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City

Eclectic Latin American flavors with handcrafted cocktails featuring fresh organic ingredients and one of the Peninsula's best patios.

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Mistral Restaurant & Bar

$$$·Mediterranean
370 Bridge Pkwy Ste 6, Redwood City

Waterfront dining with wood fire oven featuring Mediterranean influenced New American cuisine using local sustainable ingredients.

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The Hub RWC

$$·New Zealand
2650 Broadway, Redwood City

Enjoy New Zealand inspired food and craft cocktails while experiencing live music, burlesque, and entertainment events.

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Timber & Salt

$$·American
881 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City

Seasonal California dishes, premium steaks, and 30 years of mixology expertise create fresh, bold craft cocktails.

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Waterside Grill + Lounge

$$$·American
223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City

Features locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktails, and outdoor terrace overlooking Redwood Shores Lagoon with live music.

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San Bruno1 place

Artichoke Joe's

★ 4.54·$$·American
659 Huntington Ave, San Bruno

San Bruno's only 24/7 restaurant serving a full American and Asian menu around the clock, with daily dim sum, breakfast from 4 AM, and 16 beers on tap at a full sports bar.

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San Carlos3 places

Blue Line Pizza

★ 4.28·$·Pizza
1201 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos

Award-winning cornmeal crust deep dish and NY thin crust pizzas.

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CreoLa Bistro

$$·American
344 El Camino Real, San Carlos

House-made beignets and slow-simmered gumbos celebrate authentic New Orleans cuisine.

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Town

★ 4.49·$$$·American
716 Laurel St, San Carlos

Ranch-raised cattle exclusively for the restaurant with handcrafted cocktails.

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San Mateo5 places

Fogbird

★ 4.44·$$·Bar
144 S B St, San Mateo

Named Best Bar two years running with creative cocktails.

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Mortar & Pestle Bar

★ 4.01·$$·Indian
130 S B St, San Mateo

Handcrafted cocktails with Indian spices like garam masala and in-house syrups.

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Wunderbar

$$·Bar
310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo

Underground speakeasy featuring classic cocktails and creative riffs on them.

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South San Francisco3 places

Chico Marx

$$·Spanish
2 Tower Pl, South San Francisco

Spanish and Latin American inspired cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails in a modern space.

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Layalena Restaurant & Bar

$$·Mediterranean
1429 San Mateo Ave, South San Francisco

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine with signature cocktails, hookah, and Lebanese family recipes crafted with pride.

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