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Restaurants with a Full Bar on the SF Peninsula

72 places in 16 towns

These restaurants serve spirits and mixed drinks, not just beer and wine, so you can order a margarita, a martini or a whiskey with dinner. Many have a bar counter where you can eat if the dining room is full. San Mateo has the most, with more in Menlo Park and South San Francisco. Bar seating is often first come, first served.

Burlingame5 places

Barracuda Sushi

$$·Japanese
347 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Newly remodeled dining room serves Japanese cuisine with contemporary twist.

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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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Daly City1 place

Blue Line Pizza

$$·Pizza
511 Westlake Center, Daly City

Sister brand to SF's Little Star Pizza with award-winning cornmeal deep-dish and New York thin-crust pies, a dog-friendly heated patio, full bar, and convivial Westlake Center atmosphere.

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Foster City1 place

Half Moon Bay2 places

Oceano Bar & Grill

American
280 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay

Hotel lobby bar and grill at Oceano Hotel serving fresh seafood and locally sourced coastal fare with scenic harbor views.

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Los Altos3 places

Estrellita Mexican Bistro

$$·Mexican
971 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos

Family owned since 1958, serving unique regional Mexican specialties including rotating dishes like Rose Petal Sauce Chicken and handmade mole.

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Fiesta Vallarta

$$·Mexican
301 State St, Los Altos

Authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using secret family recipes and fresh ingredients with famous margaritas.

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Menlo Park7 places

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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Mama Coco Cocina Mexicana

$$·Mexican
1081 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Colorful Mexican restaurant at 1081 El Camino Real with handmade tortillas, birria tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, and a festive atmosphere that quickly became a Menlo Park favorite.

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Porta Blu

$$$·Fusion
Lobby Level, Menlo Park

Upscale Italian restaurant at 1029 El Camino Real with wood-fired pizza, hand-rolled pasta, fresh seafood, and an extensive Italian wine list in an elegant dining room.

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Roma

$$$·Italian
820 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Classic Italian restaurant at 820 Santa Cruz Avenue with handmade pastas, wood-fired dishes, a full bar, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere popular for lunch, dinner, and outdoor patio dining.

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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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Trellis Restaurant

$$·Italian
1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Northern Italian restaurant at 1077 El Camino Real with a hidden upstairs al fresco terrace draped in grapevines, fresh seasonal menus, housemade pastas, two full bars, and private dining for groups up to 220.

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Millbrae2 places

Sixteen Mile House

$$·Steakhouse
448 Broadway, Millbrae

Historic steakhouse featuring in house dry aged beef and famous rack of lamb with live music every weekend.

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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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Mountain View7 places

Don Giovanni

$$·Italian
235 Castro St, Mountain View

Don Giovanni is an Italian restaurant in Mountain View, California.

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Sakoon

$$$·Indian
357 Castro St, Mountain View

Upscale Indian restaurant on Castro Street named for the Sanskrit word for peace, with fiber-optic chandeliers, a lotus-petal waterfall, weekday lunch buffet, and a full bar.

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Sports Page

$·Bar
1431 Plymouth St, Mountain View

Classic sports bar and pub in Mountain View with big screens, cold beer, and simple bar food open through last call seven nights a week.

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ViVe Sol

$$·Mexican
2020 W El Camino Real, Mountain View

Mexican restaurant on Castro Street with a full bar, margaritas, tacos, and traditional dishes in a colorful lively atmosphere.

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Pacifica1 place

Nick's Rockaway

$$·Seafood
100 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica

Pacifica's beloved oceanfront seafood landmark at 100 Rockaway Beach Ave with legendary Dungeness crab sandwiches and fresh clam chowder.

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Palo Alto9 places

Cafe Pro Bono

$$·Italian
2437 Birch St, Palo Alto

Three-time Palo Alto Weekly best Italian restaurant winner with housemade pasta and organic ingredients for 30-plus years.

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Local Union 271

$$$·American
271 University Ave, Palo Alto

Family-owned farm-to-table American kitchen with scratch-made dishes, locally sourced ingredients, and handcrafted decor throughout.

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Lou & Herbert's

$$·American
488 University Ave, Palo Alto

All-day neighborhood American cafe serving breakfast and dinner from early morning through evening with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Reposado

$$$·Mexican
236 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Palo Alto's premier tequila and mezcal destination with an extensive agave spirits program alongside a full Mexican kitchen and lively bar.

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The Patio @ Rudy's

$$·American
412 Emerson St, Palo Alto

Palo Alto's go-to sports bar and neighborhood pub with cold draft beer, casual American food, multiple big screens, and a large outdoor patio open until midnight.

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Wildseed

$$·Vegetarian/Vegan
South, Palo Alto

Plant-based fine dining from the Union Square Hospitality Group with an elegant menu of globally inspired vegetable-forward dishes and zero compromise on technique or presentation.

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Redwood City5 places

Harry's Hofbrau

★ 4.58·$$·American
1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City

Famous for hand carved roasted turkey and buffet style comfort food with daily rotating specials and craft beers.

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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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The Sandwich Spot

$$·American
2420 Broadway, Redwood City

A vibrant local hangout with creative sandwiches, full bar, and hookah on the outdoor patio.

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San Bruno2 places

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

★ 4.20·$$·American
1050 Admiral Ct A, San Bruno

Family run restaurant serving California cuisine with Greek American heritage, featuring scratch made comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Mar Y Mar

★ 4.38·$$·Mexican
602 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno

A lively San Bruno Mexican seafood restaurant specializing in fresh shrimp and octopus cocktails, whole fried fish, camarones a la diabla, tacos, super burritos, and Cadillac margaritas with live mariachi on weekends.

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San Carlos3 places

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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West Park Bistro

★ 4.45·$$·Fusion
788 Laurel St, San Carlos

Award-winning wine collection complements fresh, locally sourced contemporary American cuisine.

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Zac’s Bar & Grill

American, Bar, Burgers
1748 El Camino Real, San Carlos

American bar and grill serving burgers, steaks, seafood and wings, with a full bar and outdoor patio.

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San Mateo14 places

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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Jack's Restaurant & Bar

★ 4.31·$$·American
1750 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Extensive menu reflecting Greek-American heritage with genuine old-school hospitality.

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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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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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Porterhouse

$$$·Steakhouse
164 S B St, San Mateo

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

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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 Francisco7 places

Chevys

$$·Mexican
141 Hickey Blvd, South San Francisco

Famous for mesquite grilled fajitas, fresh tableside guacamole, and handcrafted margaritas made from scratch daily.

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Foundry & Lux

$$·American
151 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco

Modern cafe and lounge featuring bowling lanes, pool table, bocce, locally sourced seasonal cuisine, and full bar.

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La Nueva Perla

$$·Mexican
222 Lux Ave, South San Francisco

Authentic Mexican restaurant serving homemade corn tortillas with every meal and daily specials like pozole and birria.

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Ristorante Buon Gusto

$$·Italian
224 Grand Ave, South San Francisco

Old school Italian with traditional Southern Italian cuisine and exceptional seafood, rooted in founder Vincenzo's Italian fishing heritage.

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Thai Satay Restaurant & Bar

$$·Thai
265 Grand Ave, South San Francisco

Eight time award winning Thai restaurant using highest quality fresh ingredients served in traditional Thai setting.

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Tokyo Sushi & Bar

$$·Japanese
2278 Westborough Blvd #201, South San Francisco

Fresh handcrafted sushi and creative fusion plates in a modern setting with happy hour specials.

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Woodside3 places

Pioneer Saloon

$·American
2925 Woodside Rd, Woodside

Woodside's beloved historic saloon with stunning stained glass windows, live country and rock bands, and karaoke on Tuesdays.

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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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