The best restaurante i have Ever been I love the ambience. It's the best restaurant for dating.read more

Figen was a fantastic server and made the whole experience memorable. The sea bass and short ribs…read morewere amazing.

Limón is one of my favorites, and I've been to a couple of their other locations over the years…read more The Burlingame location is right on the main street, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. The staff are always friendly and attentive. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, with the half chicken as our main course. It comes with two sides, and this time we went with double salad, but the fries and plantains are also great options. The ceviche had wonderful flavor with fresh toppings and delicious house-made plantain chips. The green beans were cooked perfectly, still crisp and topped with garlic and ginger that added great flavor. I've tried all of the empanadas, but this time I went with the veggie truffle mushroom, and it was delicious. The dipping sauce that comes with both the empanadas and the chicken is so yummy! My absolute favorite dish is the truffle mac and cheese. It's rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful without feeling too heavy. The truffle is perfectly balanced and makes it one of the best! Limón continues to be one of my go-to spots because the food is consistently fresh and flavorful!

I visited this location with my family on Saturday July 18th at 7:00pm: The food came out rather…read morequick. As I started eating, the chicken was very cold, dry, no flavor. The salad and french fries were crowded on the plate. The presentation was not easy on the eyes. The french fries were cold and not fresh like they have been sitting there a long time. The waiter was not the most upbeat and friendly . He wasn't very attentive, and came as the meal was at the end, asking if everything is ok? My husband and son were still eating when they took my plate and daughters when they were still eating their meal. Usually when people are all finished, then you clear the table. We were outside eating and it was fine. It was rather cold, the waiter could have asked if we wanted the heat lamp turned on. Overall, I will continue to go to the Walnut Creek location where the service, ambiance, and food is top notch .

On this Labor Day, we celebrated at Johnny's. Without further ado let's begin this breakfast spot…read morereview. Tootleloo! Johnny's is a charming breakfast and brunch destination that brings retro diner warmth. It's located in downtown San Mateo. They have a modest selection of food and drinks. We came early morning and the place is all ready filled with customers. We sat at their little counter table and perused their menu. I had an Avocado toast x egg potatoes and reg brewed coffee. Food was delicious and tasty. Atmosphere was very inviting and a bit loud when it's crowded like today. Service was spot on. Staff were assiduous and professional. Prices were fair for the area. Plenty of street parking. Overall, this diner is great. I highly recommend them. I look forward to coming back.

My friend and I came here for brunch today around 10am! They don't take reservations, but we only…read morehad to wait around 10 minutes for a table. This is right off of the main downtown area so there is a lot of street parking. The inside of the restaurant is super cute (as I'm sure you've seen on IG or TikTok)! We loved the decor, although the chairs were a little awkward to sit in. The bathrooms are also super clean. I believe the owner was at the host stand and he was super friendly, as were the bussers. We only saw our waitress when ordering and dropping off the food and check. What we ordered: Iced latte: This kicked off the meal on sort of a weird foot. This was the weakest latte I've ever ordered anywhere. After stirring it together, it really still looked almost just like a glass of milk. I asked the waitress if she could bring me an extra shot of expresso, which she did at no extra charge, which I really appreciated! After that it was pretty good. Hot coffee: My friend said she enjoyed her coffee. Eggs Benedict, with the tomato and spinach removed and with hash browns instead of Johnny's potatoes: I made modifications since I prefer a traditional benedict. It was just ok. After reading through some of the other reviews, it does seem like they struggle to not overcook the poached egg, which I also found to be the case since it was not runny. Otherwise, it was just fine, not bad, but not memorable. The hash brown portion seemed unbelievably stingy, and they were not crispy or brown at all. Avocado toast with hash browns: To be fair, my friend wasn't feeling very well, so she didn't have much to say about it other than it got soggy pretty quickly. She also had the same thoughts about the hash browns that I did. Side of fruit: Watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries. The strawberries were really good. Overall, it's a super cute restaurant in a popular area that has the potential to be a great restaurant if they're able to improve the food and drinks!

After driving by it many, many times (and most times seeing a line of people), I finally was able…read moreto go for brunch on a Sunday. What a delight it was. They had specials and a regular menu. The food was so clean, not oily or heavy. Good variety of drinks and the menu has great options as well. Service was also great. For a place that gets so busy, the servers and wait staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Two thumbs up!

I'm still enjoying trying the menu here. This time had the tom yum scramble - true to its name,…read morelike tom yum soup in eggs topped with cheese. The croissant is a very addition to the plate. Ube pancakes are very good. Visually beautiful purple color and mochi-like texture with the subtle taste of ube.

We dined at ChouChou tonight for a celebratory dinner and had a wonderful experience…read more Service was perfect. Every item we ordered was delicious. The ambiance was calm and elegant. We ordered the grilled artichoke app, rack of lamb, and the duck confit Wellington. Flavors were on point for everything.

Came to ChouChou to celebrate a special occasion, and it was really quiet and nice for a weekend…read moredinner. The dining area was split into 2 sections and they also seem to have a small amount of outdoor seating set up, though it was a bit cold that day to be sitting outside. I got the French Onion Soup and it was really good and rich. Definitely was a great pairing with the bread, just like the sauce on the mussels appetizer. The Beef Bourguignon unfortunately had pieces of beef that were inconsistently tough and flavors were a bit bland. The Duck Wellington also sounded better than it tasted, as the duck wasn't cooked as well as we expected. The service was really good though, and made us feel special for the occasion. Overall I their appetizers were better than the entrees.

If you come here and want to dine inside the restaurant, make sure that you go down the hall where…read morethe beautiful dinning room is. As I sat down I was immediately greeted by two wonderful employees. They automatically brought me a class of water and the menu. The menu has so many wonderful pictures of the dishes that they offer. I chose the mushroom and cheese pidi (pronounced per-deh). It is a boat shaped flatbread that are cut into slices. It comes with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and sliced pepperoncinis. It was SOO good!! The waiter was very attentive asking how my food was and refilled my glass several times. I knew that I wanted baklava for dessert and theirs did not disappoint. So fresh. As I was enjoying this wonderful dessert, one of owners came to me with a fresh cup of tea and said that I needed the Turkish tea to go with my baklava and that it was on the house. We chatted about travel and his country and it was very interesting. I can't wait to come back! What a wonderful experience!!!

We came here with a group, and everyone had a great experience. The food and appetizers were…read moredelicious, the service was excellent, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was also very clean. The lahmacun, baba ghanoush, and chicken dishes were all fantastic, but the Ali Nazik was the standout. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for real Mediterranean experience.

Stopped by for a late dinner - the pollo al marsala was chef's kiss. We also got the Fettuccine…read moreAlfredo con pollo for our kid who definitely enjoyed it! Some wine, fantastic food and kind servers!

Very casual spot. Good service. The waiter offered to give me two samples of different wine, which…read moreI appreciated. The food quality... I was expecting better for their homemade pasta. I ordered the vongole , my go-to dish. The clams were good and decent portions, but the pasta was way too mushy and saturated with butter. The prices are reasonable. But I probably won't need to come back here.

I stopped into Crystal Springs Tavern for what was supposed to be a quick bite and to watch some…read morecollege football. Nothing fancy. Sit at the bar, eat something, watch 20-year-olds destroy their ACLs for my entertainment, and go home. Then I ordered the pork chop. I don't know what they're doing to this thing back there, but it was quite possibly the best pork chop I've ever had. At minimum, it's the best one I can remember, and frankly that's the only version of me qualified to write this review. Perfectly cooked, ridiculous flavor, and one of those meals where halfway through you stop watching the game and start paying attention to what you're eating. I came in for football and somehow ended up having a private moment with a pork chop. The bartender was great--friendly, attentive, but also understood the sacred relationship between a man, his dinner, and a television showing college football. The atmosphere was equally good. Relaxed, comfortable, upscale without making you feel like you need to know what fork to use. Meanwhile, behind me were two real estate guys splitting a bottle of wine that looked expensive enough that I briefly considered asking if interest rates had dropped. They ordered a couple of chicken dishes that also looked incredible. I didn't try them because apparently society still has rules about reaching over and eating food off a stranger's plate, even when you've been staring at it for several minutes. That's probably my only regret. I came in looking for a quick meal and ended up finding a place I'll absolutely come back to. Great atmosphere, excellent bartender, and a pork chop good enough that I'm now suspicious of every pork chop I've eaten before it. Definitely found my new watering hole after moving to the area.

I have been here on a few occasions, I remembered it differently this most recent time I went. I…read moreremembered it being a little more casual , somewhere you can easily get a table and a nice drink from the bar. When I went recently, they must have remodeled the space. It is definitely more "up-scale" than before. I went on a Friday with no reservation, but because it was still early we were able to snag a table. Lots of great options for food. American fare with a California flair. I don't have a picture of it here but get the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. They are homemade and epic!