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231 Ellsworth
Category:
Romantic Dining
231 South Ellsworth Ave
San Mateo,
California 94401
My husband and I finally had a chance to dine here last week. Everything was incredible! We got...
More 2 years ago
My husband and I finally had a chance to dine here last week. Everything was incredible! We got there early, but had a chance to look at the menu in the window. They were not 100% ready at 5:30, but invited us in and got started on our drinks while they lit the candles on the tables. Inside it's a romantic setting with cozy booths lining the walls and tables arranged where you didn't feel cramped at all. They promtly brought out fresh, hot bread and room temp butter (thank you!). As we started on the break and cocktails, they checked on if our drinks were ok and the waiter soon took our oder. Although warned that the tuna was served pretty rare, I ordered it anyway, and was very embarrassed to ask them to cook it more. The waitress totally knew what I was going to ask as she came to our table. When my plate did return, it was the most incredible tuna that I have had...period. The fish was so tender yet cooked al the way through (tough with tuna), stacked on top of delicious mustard greens (although I don't eat veggies, not one leaf was left on my plate), and lay in a coconut sauce that was like liquid heaven! Before our main entrees were ready, the chef sent out samples of thinly slices fish drizzled with oil, a strawberry soup of some type, and a sample of yet another cold soup. My husband's pork dish was great too: moist slices of pork over a great sauce. The service was great too. At least 5 people served us at one point or another during our visit. Although we did just pop in during the middle of the week, I would highly recommend reservations. I can see how a place like this can easily and quickly establish regulars no matter what day of the week. The price was a bit more than a casual dinner, but worth every single dollar especially if you go there for an occassion. We will most definitely return (and this time I will consider the waiter's suggestion about the fish...still feel terrible!) Enjoy!
Pros: service, food, and atmosphere
Cons: $$, no mixed drinks
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Viognier
Category:
Special Occasion Dining
222 E Fourth Ave
San Mateo,
California 94401
A restaurant that has consistently delivered for us fine food and solid service in a stylish...
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A restaurant that has consistently delivered for us fine food and solid service in a stylish space.
A nice Peninsula dining option. Highly recommended.
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La Lanterna
Category:
Romantic Dining
180 W 25th Ave
San Mateo,
California 94403
I came to La Lanterna with a group of girlfriends for a nice dinner out on the town last weekend. ...
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I came to La Lanterna with a group of girlfriends for a nice dinner out on the town last weekend. We were so impressed with the service and the quality of the food. It seems that so many places are slacking on the small things- not here! I will definately refer my friends and return again. I'm even thinking of taking my father to the fathers day brunch at their other restaurant in San Carlos - Azure.
Pros: easy to park, great ambiance, outside tables
Cons: sometimes hard to get a reservation
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