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    Barrelhouse Burlingame

    4.0 (805 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Hibiscus haze, London Essence, and the draft beer
    Michelle T.

    Mario greeted my party and the staff really took care of us. Went on a Thursday and it wasn't too busy until after 6:30pm. The empanadas were phenomenal and the drinks were so so good! I liked Passion punch the most. We're definitely coming back for happy hour. FYI - They don't have a large menu of food.

    Horses daughter and whiskey smash
    Shauna Z.

    Another great experience at barrelhouse. We got there early on a Friday night and was seated right away. Several servers attended to us throughout our stay, making sure we were taken care of. We had well made drinks - horses daughter, penicillin, and whiskey smash. And we got to enjoy World Cup soccer. Highly recommended

    Marielena L.

    Really good drinks and cozy ambiance. Went for a group of 6 and the service was good. The only thing is that the bathrooms require stairs. Overall very nice though.

    Hibiscus haze
    Veronica P.

    Came on a Wednesday evening and thankfully not packed. Loved that Barrelhouse has an abundance of seating - bar, booth, as well as an outdoor patio. They have so many great specialty drink options but opted for something sweet, the Peach Freeze. I absolutely LOVED this drink. Comes with white wine, peach puree, lemon, and peach liqueur. Tastes like juice, and cannot taste the wine at all. My boyfriend got the "El Fuego" The Heat. I was not really a fan of this. Has Blanca tequila, mezcal, Serrano pepper, pineapple, agave and lime. Definitely way too strong for my liking! If you want something with a little kick, try this one out. We ordered another drink to share, Hibiscus Haze, which has reposada tequila, hibiscus, agave, and lime. This one has a sweet flavor at first, with a little sour aftertaste, but refreshing. Six a cute pink drink with a flower topping. Great vibes, ambiance, and music! Would definitely come by again to try their other drinks. Benny and Jason were our bartenders and have excellent service!

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    Crystal H.

    We were looking for a dog friendly place to grab some drinks. They allowed the dogs inside and outside. We dropped in Saturday around 6:15pm. It wasn't that busy. We sat inside instead since it was a windy day. They had a full bar. Drinks came out at an ok speed. They also sell empanadas here if you want to grab a bite.

    Mexican Bonfire cocktail smoked with oak kindling.
    Daniel M.

    In the mood for a craft cocktail at a no-frills bar? This is a good place for you! Stopped in cause it looked way better than an airport hotel bar. Excellent libations made with the utmost care for the craft!

    Mico C.

    Barrelhouse Burlingame has quietly become one of my favorite stops in the area and a lot of that credit goes to the people behind the bar. Met Rob for the first time tonight and I'm already a little annoyed at how good he is. Solid drinks, great instincts, calm steady presence that makes the whole thing look way too easy. Quiet night but he still showed up and delivered like he had something to prove. First time meeting him and I'm already plotting my return. Well played Rob. Well played. And then the empanadas showed up and honestly the whole evening just leveled up. Nobody told me they were that good. That's information people need upfront. Food and ambiance back it all up too. This place has it together.

    Horse Trainers Daughter, empanadas, and Rested in Barrels
    Victoria H.

    Everything was delicious and the service was fast. The Horse Trainers Daughter was reminiscent of a pisco sour very light compliment with the empanadas. We'll be back to try more cocktails soon!

    Carissa H.

    Good specialty cocktails, a nice spot to have a drink and chill in a nice social night time atmosphere. They have a good cocktail menu with many different selections. My drink had guava, believe it was called "a night in Havana". My boyfriend got the mint matcha. All drinks were very fresh, would love to come back.

    Minted matcha & whiskey smash
    Sandy N.

    New fav bar. I'm so obsessed with their drinks and empanadas. The minted matcha, London essence and whiskey smash were 10/10 and I'm so picky with my cocktails. Definitely coming back to try the others!! The beef empanada had such good flavor and if you love mushrooms and pepper Jack cheese you'll love the mushroom empanadas too. Chimichurri was good with the empanadas but I wish it came with it instead of costing an extra $1.50. I also enjoyed their outdoor seating area. Overall loved this place so much!!

    Drinks are buss, service is good, vibes r high, pull up rn  s/o roberto ‼

    Drinks are buss, service is great, vibes are high, many cocktails to choose from, live music its lit pull up rn ‼ s/o roberto

    The Mexican Bonfire
    Stephen L.

    I don't know why this place has mediocre reviews! The drinks are unique, fantastic, and a perfect blend of alcohol and flavor. I had the Mexican Bonfire and the Maverick, and was thoroughly impressed with both of them. My friend ordered Old Fashions that looked quite impressive as well! The price wasn't bad for the drinks (~$17 per for a nice cocktail). The service was fantastic from the bartender, who was easygoing and gave great recommendations on drinks. The ambiance was really pleasant with a nice outdoor patio style seating with nice decor and plants all around. The atmosphere was perfect for a casual conversation with a friend of mine and nothing drowning out our conversation. I will definitely be back again sooner over later and recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

    Bar open till 2 am. Friendly vibe and good music.

    Bar open till 2 am everyday Friendly vibe and good music DJ on weekends. Good music

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    Exceptional service here and wonderful drinks! Really delicious empanadas too. I will be coming back here.

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    Very vibey and classy. We haven't eaten yet but we know it will be good. The service is awesome.

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    Went on a date here and it was chill vibes and great date spot good drinks. I would go back. Not super loud. Met on a Monday.

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    19 days ago

    Alex made me the London Essence with Titos Vodka instead of gin and it was awesome. However the empanadas are decent but not great.

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    exceptional cocktails and service! awesome! I had a Whiskey Smash and the ambience was super cool and chill.

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    Ideal for a date night or catching up with friends over high-quality drinks. A perfect neighborhood gem and service is great.

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    Luiza was awesome! Makes a wicked minted Matcha! Great chill atmosphere, not too crazy. Good vibes

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    Do they take reservations?

    I don't see the purple rain drink on your menu anymore. What was in your purple rain drink?

    Hi Kevin, What a great drink, right? Earl Gray Infused Bourbon, Lavendar Infused James, E. Pepper… 

    Do they allow toddlers 2 year old?

    You've probably figured it out by now but just in case... :) No. No one under the age of 21 is allowed. It's not a restaurant so no minors allowed.

    What are the happy hour specials and when is it?

    At the moment we do not have any happy hour specials.

    Do they still do 20% gratuity?

    I was just there and it was just me and one other and they auto charged us 20%. I'm not sure why the "owner" said no.

    Are teenagers allowed as long as they are accompanied by adults?

    They didn't let me in with my 1 year old.

    Are dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Absolutely, as long as they are well behaved!

    Food other than empanadas?

    Not really. Atleast today no other food.

    Is there live music? If so what days and what time?

    Hi, Yes we do live music on Thursdays 9p-12a with no cover.

    Will there be Halloween festivities for tomorrow night? 10/28?

    Yes, we have a DJ and costumes are highly encouraged!

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    Review Highlights - Barrelhouse Burlingame

    We had the best Wednesday cousin night at Barrel House in Burlingame and Fiona truly made the experience.

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    Dumpling Kitchen & Bar

    Dumpling Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (164 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Jimmy is absolutely awesome! Knows how to run a great tasting place, I've been working down here…read morefor the past month and been here at least once a week. Food is on fire and drinks to pair are even better! Ill come walk a few miles to come see you again soon this week Jimmy!

    I met up with my former coworkers/friends at Dumpling Kitchen & Bar today. Since we live spread out…read morein the Bay Area, we made Burlingame our meeting point. I researched where to go and I thought Dumpling Kitchen & Bar is a good place to go for dumplings. We arrived at different times due to traffic and parking for 12:30 pm reservation. I arrived first and the restaurant was not full. The ambiance is nice. The server Jim was patiently waiting to get our order until the party was complete. Finally the 3rd friend arrived. We were updating ourselves when the server came. For drinks we ordered the Chrysanthemum Tea as he recommended. One friend asked for ice water. We ordered the Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumpling but we told Jim to separate the sauce, Classic Siu Mai, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Steamed Soup XLB, Chicken Potsticker and Scallion Pancake. The food came one at a time and we started eating. The Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumpling came with the sauce and we told Jim. He forgot and apologized and took the dish. The kitchen made another dumpling with the sauce served separately. That was a nice accommodation. The dumplings were fresh and delicious. The food presentation was great. The restaurant was clean and comfortable environment. I would come back with my other group of friends and try different items.

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    Rasoi

    Rasoi

    4.3
    (835 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We have been here a number of times and I do not think we have found something we do not like…read more The HH is delicious! With samosas, chicken pakora, and wings. You cannot go wrong with ANY of those. I'm not a vodka drinker and all of their HH drinks are pretty much vodka based, but they're delicious! We have had chicken madras, chicken biryani, and garlic/regular Naan and it was all delicious. You can choose your spicy level. Come in during the week for their HH which ends at 6:30pm and you cannot go wrong. My husband and I share with our toddler daughter and we all leave very satisfied. The service is also superb. We everyone is nice and welcoming and you are taken care of. The atmosphere is kid friendly and quiet enough to talk with each other but not super quiet that it is awkward. You cannot go wrong with a meal here. Ohhh and we happens to try the rice pudding one day and that was delicious! Although I was skeptical at first.

    Located in Burlingame downtown, parking is plentiful and easy to find. The street parking was very…read moreconfusing as I didn't know the enforcing time. It didn't say anywhere whatsoever. The interior was very nice. Temperature was a bit cold but manageable. Chicken Korma (4/5): Food took a while but also we had a group of 10 or so. Man the sauce was absolutely amazing. Very flavorful and creamy. The chicken was tender. Overall, Rasoi is a good restaurant for some delicious Indian food. The food is good and the ambiance is quiet. They also have a good seating arrangement.

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    Tandoori Chicken
    Tandoori Chicken
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    Stella

    Stella

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    This restaurant is one of the gems of Burlingame. The food,…read morecocktails,whisk(e)y selection,service and ambiance are all tip top. This is definitely a spot for a date, family get together or business dinner. I highly recommend the osso buco which is tender veal shank with polenta. It is so tender and juicy, you'd want seconds even though you may be already full. As for the cocktail, I recommend the barrel aged Negroni which has Ford's Gin, Carpano Antica and Campari. It is the perfect combination of sweet and bitter. For desert I had the bourbon bread pudding and my wife had the apple gallete which was sweet but not overly so. It was perfect in that it let the apple flavor shine through without being cloying. If you haven't been, you must go!

    The drinks here are fantastic! I tried three cocktails--a watermelon cocktail, their famous chili…read morepepper cocktail, and another one that I can't remember the name of--and all of them were delicious. The service has been decent overall, though it can be inconsistent. Some nights it's quick, while other nights it's much slower, even when the restaurant seems equally busy. On my most recent visit, the service was especially slow; it took nearly an hour for our food to arrive. The restaurant is very clean with a lovely atmosphere. The food is good overall, although I wish there were more pasta options on the menu. The creamy polenta mash is excellent and definitely worth trying if you enjoy polenta. The antipastos were, however, was fairly mediocre and didn't stand out.

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    Rasa - Burlingame

    Rasa - Burlingame

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    23 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    This is our third time here, each visit keeps getting better!…read more Highly recommend trying the corn chaat and the white elephant dosa. The chaat has such a perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and has an incredibly addictive chew. The elephant dosa is the best dosa on the peninsula - their spice adds a subtle flavor and aroma that is unmatched. Shoutout to our waitress Jenna who was so professional and was so attentive waiting on us. She made our experience all the much better, thank you Jenna!

    Rasa has a lovely atmosphere, and parking was easy, which made it a convenient place to meet for…read morelunch. However, the menu felt much more limited than I remembered from several years ago, when it seemed more interesting and expansive. My friend and I shared the Chutney Prawns for $18 and the White Elephant Dosa for $26, along with one cocktail and one mocktail. Unfortunately, I was not especially impressed by the food. The prawns felt underwhelming for the price, and my mocktail was not particularly memorable. The dosa was visually impressive at two feet long, but it is ultimately still a very thin dosa and very crispy, and I found the seasoning somewhat overwhelming. The gunpowder and spices overpowered the dish for me, although the sauces and potato masala were flavorful. Our total came to approximately $90, and for that price, I expected a more satisfying overall experience. Service was also inconsistent. It was slow initially, and while our server was cordial and kind once he assisted us, he did not return to check on us after taking our order. We ultimately relied on the bartender for items such as an extra spoon and the check. The ambiance is beautiful, but between the limited menu, high prices, uneven food, and inattentive service, I do not feel the experience justified the cost. Unfortunately, I do not plan to return. For Michelin rated I expected more.

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    Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area
    Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area
    Rasa named amongst the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area
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