Date Night Restaurants on the SF Peninsula

Divino Ristorante

$$·Italian

968 Ralston Ave, Belmont

Authentic regional Italian cuisine with freshest pasta and impeccable service.

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Iberia

$$$$·Spanish

740 El Camino Real, Belmont

Award-winning paella served on the Peninsula for over 41 years.

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The Iron Gate

$$$$·French

1360 El Camino Real, Belmont

The only Bay Area restaurant with tableside flambe service.

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Vivace Ristorante

$$·Italian

1910 Ralston Ave, Belmont

Watch talented chefs prepare Northern Italian dishes from Piemonte and Toscana.

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37 North

$$·American

835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame

Sustainably sourced ingredients create California-inspired dishes with outdoor courtyard firepits.

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ACAN

$$·Bar

339 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Polished cocktail lounge featuring rare whiskeys and balanced craft drinks.

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Amado

$$$·Mexican

1100 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Chef Gloria Dominguez brings 38 years of mastery to upscale ancestral Mexican cuisine including seven regional moles, cochinita pibil, and wagyu beef tacos.

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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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Bistro Arancini

$$·Italian

1219 Broadway, Burlingame

Handcrafted pizzas with locally-sourced ingredients and signature polenta cake.

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Broadway Prime

$$$·Steakhouse

1316 Broadway, Burlingame

Prime rib roasted with rock salt and high heat.

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Cafe Figaro

$$·Italian

1318 Broadway, Burlingame

Family-owned Italian restaurant featuring housemade pastas and curated wine pairings.

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Chouchou French Bistro

$$$·French

401 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Authentic French bistro with Provencal feel and casual yet chic atmosphere.

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Dumpling Kitchen & Bar

$$·Chinese

1125 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Signature colorful soup dumplings and owner-created vibrant handcrafted drinks shine.

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Farm & Vine American Bistro

$$·American

248 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Chef Hakan's 25 years experience creates artfully personalized classic dishes.

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Flights View Lounge

$$·Bar

1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame

Watch planes take off and land with waterfront bay views.

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Il Fornaio Burlingame

$$$·Italian

327 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Award-winning Italian restaurant featuring housemade pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

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Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse

60 Bay View Pl, Burlingame

Steakhouse overlooking San Francisco bay with quality steaks and fresh seafood.

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Limón

$$·Peruvian

1101 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Innovative Peruvian cuisine featuring ceviche and signature rotisserie chicken.

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Mokutanya

$$$·Japanese

1155 California Dr, Burlingame

Fresh daily meats and vegetables grilled over charcoal yakitori style.

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Park & Howard Bistro

$$$·American

1300 Howard Ave, Burlingame

Signature warm toffee bread pudding and impressive wine cellar await.

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Pizzeria Delfina

$$·Pizza

1444 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Neapolitan-inspired pizzas with daily-changing seasonal antipasti from award-winning Delfina.

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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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Rasoi Restaurant & Lounge

$$·Indian

1425 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Aslam family's award-winning Northern Indian and Pakistani culinary heritage.

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Ristorante Rocca

$$$·Italian

1205 Broadway, Burlingame

Seasonal Italian cuisine in an enchanting Tuscan setting with private dining.

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SAKAE Sushi

$$$·Japanese

243 California Dr, Burlingame

Fresh fish imported from Japan paired with premium sake.

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SaltYard Restaurant and Bar

$$·American

322 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Modern American fusion with European touch and simple creative dishes.

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Sapore Italiano Ristorante

$$·Italian

1447 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Good meals were never meant to be rushed, neither were conversations.

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Shabu Club

$$·Japanese

1150 Paloma Ave, Burlingame

Interactive hot pot with signature house-made green sauce and fusion flavors.

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Stella

$$$·Italian

1448 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

Alpine recipes from Matteo's Nonna featuring braised meats and housemade gnocchi.

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Tomokazu Japanese Cuisine

$$·Japanese

1101 Howard Ave, Burlingame

Offers traditional tatami seating and private dining rooms for guests.

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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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Velvet 48 Wine Bar

$$$·Wine Bar

310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame

Over 1100 wines by the bottle curated by 20-year industry veteran.

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808 Zone - Asian Pacific Fusion

$$$$·Fusion

3 Plaza View Ln ste o, Foster City

Unexpected yet harmonious flavors in every bite of tasting menu.

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Bellini Bistro

★ 3.98·$$·Italian

1465 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City

Traditional Italian dishes at reasonable prices with visible freshness.

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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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La Stanza Cucina Italiana

$$$·Italian

651 Oak Grove Ave Suite H, Menlo Park

Neighborhood Italian restaurant with fresh pasta, wood-fired dishes, and a warm trattoria atmosphere popular for business lunches and date nights.

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O Sole Mio

$$·Italian

352 Broadway, Millbrae

A nostalgic tribute featuring original 1954 fixtures and romantic melodies with hearty Italian food worth traveling for.

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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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Moonraker

$$$·Seafood

105 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica

Pacifica's finest upscale dining at 105 Rockaway Beach Ave with floor-to-ceiling ocean windows, fresh Dungeness crab, and Maine lobster.

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Protégé

$$$$·American

250 California Ave, Palo Alto

Michelin-starred New American restaurant on California Avenue from French Laundry alumni, earning the Bay Area's attention since opening in 2018.

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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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The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse

4269 W El Camino Real, Palo Alto

An exceptional seafood-focused fine dining restaurant from the Alexander's Steakhouse group, showcasing pristine raw bar selections, Japanese-influenced preparations, and an extensive wine program.

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Zola + BarZola

$$$·French

585 Bryant St, Palo Alto

Romantic French-California bistro on California Avenue with a changing seasonal menu, natural wine program, and intimate BarZola cocktail lounge next door.

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Akami Sushi

$$·Japanese

1725 Woodside Rd C, Redwood City

Exquisite sushi crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional Japanese techniques, offering memorable omakase experiences.

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Donato Enoteca

★ 3.96·$$$·Italian

1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City

Enjoy shareable tapas style Italian plates featuring fresh, simple ingredients where tradition meets innovation in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

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West Coast Cafe

★ 4.00·$$·Italian

466 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno

Elegant Italian restaurant offering authentic dishes with homemade traditional style and an extensive wine selection.

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888 Ristorante Italiano

$$·Italian

888 Laurel St #3951, San Carlos

In-house made menu changes seasonally with authentic Italian family recipes.

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Delizie Cucina & Vino

$$·Italian

1107 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos

Authentic Calabrian cuisine featuring homemade pastas and regional Italian dishes.

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Domenico Winery

$$·Wine Bar

1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos

Urban winery offering custom wine blending and stone hearth pizzas.

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Elia

$$$·Mediterranean

727 Laurel St, San Carlos

Live music weekdays and DJ sets weekends enliven Mediterranean dining.

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Hakkai Nigiri Bar & Tapas

$$·Japanese

1070 Holly St, San Carlos

Signature dishes feature Hamachi Carpaccio and Iwana Tataki with fresh seafood.

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Impasto by Terun

$$·Italian

Parking lot, San Carlos

Chefs follow AVPN guidelines ensuring authentic traditional Neapolitan pizza quality.

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Johnston's Saltbox

★ 4.56·$$·American

1696 Laurel St, San Carlos

From-scratch seasonal dishes using ingredients from their rooftop garden.

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number5kitchen

$$·American

663 Laurel St, San Carlos

Chef Henry handpicks seasonal ingredients to create simple exquisite flavors.

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Osteria at Domenico

$$·Italian

1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos

Timeless Italian fare made with fresh, local ingredients near the winery.

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Owada

$·Japanese

894 Laurel St, San Carlos

Fresh and well prepared sushi with many delighted returning customers.

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PYLOS

$$·Mediterranean

621 Laurel St, San Carlos

Everything homemade with top quality items imported from Greece and Turkey.

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Sakura San Carlos

$$·Japanese

744 Laurel St, San Carlos

Offers hibachi or intimate dining meal experience with teppanyaki.

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Takumi

$$·Japanese

741 Laurel St, San Carlos

Expertly crafted sushi rolls with fresh ingredients and authentic Japanese flavors.

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The Cask Wine Bar

★ 4.34·$$·Wine Bar

782 Laurel St, San Carlos

Wine flights and three-course lunch specials with house wine pairings.

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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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A2

★ 4.69·$$·Wine Bar

117 S B St Suite A, San Mateo

Local wine bar, art gallery with live music.

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Amour Amour

★ 4.01·$$·Wine Bar

305 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Amour Amour is a Wine Bar restaurant in San Mateo, California.

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Winner

B Street & Vine

★ 4.20·$$·Wine Bar

320 S B St, San Mateo

Famous for signature bruschettas with unique sweet and savory combinations.

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Bahche

★ 4.64·$$·Mediterranean

3081 S Delaware St Ste. C, San Mateo

Modern Greek cuisine with curated wine list and inviting ambiance.

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Central Park Bistro

$$$·American

181 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Well-executed menu ranges from wood-fired pizzas to sophisticated American entrees.

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Dash Japanese Tapas and Sushi

$$·Japanese

204A 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Daily fish specials flown fresh from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market.

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Flores San Mateo

$$·Mexican

4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Family recipes from Gulf to Pacific honoring Mexican tradition.

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Fuji Sukiyaki

$$·Japanese

428 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Fuji Sukiyaki is a Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California.

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Furagu Sushi

★ 4.06·$$·Japanese

116 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

No delivery fee on your first order with live tracking.

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Hotaru Restaurant

★ 4.46·$$·Japanese

33 E 3rd Ave #4010, San Mateo

Authentic Japanese sushi and home-style Japanese food in San Mateo.

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Izakaya Fusion Grill Keitan

$$·Japanese

35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Binchotan-grilled yakitori with daily happy hour and karaoke room experience.

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Izakaya Ginji

$$·Japanese

301 E 4th Ave E, San Mateo

Modern and globally inspired dishes with comfort in homestyle cooking.

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Izakaya Mai

$$·Japanese

212 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Izakaya Mai is a Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California.

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Kazu Sushi and Sando

$$·Japanese

66 21st Ave, San Mateo

Family-owned business serving omakase boxes and milk bread sandos.

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Kodawari Japanese Cuisine

$$·Japanese

32 42nd Ave, San Mateo

Sushi bar and yakitori with private tatami room dining.

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La Lanterna Ristorante

★ 4.16·$$·Italian

180 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Family-run restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes with nightly specials.

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LUCETI'S on 25th

$$·Italian

109 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Italian cuisine created by world-class chef and awarded San Franciscan Roger Bertola.

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Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

$$$$·Japanese

68 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Premium Wagyu sourced from their own Masami Ranch with umami-rich broth.

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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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Noma Sushi

$$·Japanese

152 South Blvd, San Mateo

Features creative sushi chefs who craft amazing custom dishes.

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Pausa Bar & Cookery

$$$·Italian

223 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Chef Andrea Giuliani creates authentic Italian cuisine from Northern California bounty.

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Porterhouse

$$$·Steakhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo

Only Peninsula steakhouse dry-aging beef in-house with visible meat locker.

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San Mateo Prime

$$$·Steakhouse

174 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Dry aged prime rib slowly roasted to perfection since 2007.

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Sole Ristorante Italiano

$$·Italian

69 37th Ave, San Mateo

They treat diners like family with homemade pastas and desserts.

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Sushi Edomata

$$·Japanese

38 E 25th Ave, San Mateo

Fresh high-quality fish imported from Japan with traditional sushi dishes.

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Sushi Maruyama

$$$·Japanese

279 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo

Highest grade seasonal fish from Tsukiji with traditional red vinegar.

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Taki Nori Hand Roll Bar

$$$·Japanese

144 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Taki Nori Hand Roll Bar is a Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California.

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The Backhouse

$$$·Japanese

66 21st Ave, San Mateo

Chef Ju-i experiments with dry-aging and nontraditional garnishes on sushi.

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The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar

★ 4.61·$$·Wine Bar

246 S B St, San Mateo

Hundreds of wines paired with selective cheeses, charcuterie, and seafood.

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Whisper

★ 4.56·$$·Fusion

310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo

Chef Nick Yoon crafts fusion flavors with precision and originality.

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Yuzu

$$$·Japanese

54 37th Ave, San Mateo

Fresh fish from Japan and large selection of premium sake.

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The Firehouse Bistro

$$$·French

2991 Woodside Rd, Woodside

Intimate French-California bistro in a converted historic firehouse on Woodside Road with seasonal menus and a full bar.

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The Mountain House

$$$·Steakhouse

13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Tucked on Skyline Boulevard with sweeping Bay Area views, this American steakhouse is a go-to...

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Village Pub

$$$·American

2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside

Michelin one-star Peninsula landmark since 2001 with produce from its own organic farm and a 3,500-label wine list.

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