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    Izzy's on the Peninsula

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The Gomez- prime rib
    Jamie G.

    I am tired and didn't want to wander too far from the hotel so I walked to Izzy's. I've been here a few times but this is my first visit since the remodel. It's very nice inside! It seems more open than before and the bar is quite different, but in a good way. The waiter was very nice and quick with the water. He recommended a few wines but felt like a beer and ordered an amber that I hadn't heard of before. The beer was pretty good. I'd order it again but there are better ambers out there. For dinner I decided to try "The Gomez", a 10oz prime rib with creamed spinach and scalloped potato. The prime rib was amazing! It's been a while since I've had it and this did not disappoint. It was a perfect medium rare, tender and delicious. The creamed spinach and potatoes were also very good. Lots of garlic in the spinach, which I love. A great meal.

    Smash burger
    Jonathan C.

    tl;dr Come for the Sunday Slab and Cab meal! Probably the best prime rib special in the Bay Area ($50). Free WiFi and large parking lot. Food (5/5): Everything was solid from the salads, entrees and dessert! Caesar salad: You can tell that the ingredients are made in-house, from the dressing to the lettuce/anchovies preparation. Smash burger: the caramelized onions and patties were cooked well. The fries were again MVP and came out super crispy. Slab and cab Sunday special: do yourself a favor and make sure to come on a Sunday and grab this for yourself. For $50, you get a salad, prime rib, and crullers. The prime rib is only slightly smaller than the standard version (8 verses 10 oz), but it's cheaper and comes with the other items. Cooked at medium rare, it was delicious as well as the cream, spinach and scalloped potatoes. I wasn't expecting to like the crullers, as I was thinking they were just fancier donuts, but I was so wrong. These came out nice and hot, and the texture was eggy and fluffy with a hint of vanilla. It was a great way to end the meal! [Note: although it's on the menu online, they don't publicly advertise this at the actual restaurant itself] Areas of improvement: - We sat in the small dining area to the right of entrance. Quieter, but felt quite neglected. - There were three tables and on 3 separate occasions, the servers didn't know which tables the food was for. - Pacing of the meal. Halfway through our entree, they brought out our dessert, which was a bit unexpected. Overall, after a bit of a letdown at our last experience, Izzy's redeemed itself again! If they improve a couple things on the service side, it could become one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area!

    Bread
    Roxanna R.

    First time going to Izzy's. I was worried because we didn't have reservations but we showed up when they open and were able to accommodate us. We started with the bread which was ho and delish. My husband ordered old fashioned which he says was great. He also got prawn cocktail which he enjoyed. I ordered the chicken dish and he ordered rib eye. The food was fantastic. We didn't have room for dessert but will definitely come back. The restaurant was very clean and had a beautiful old school touch. Service was impeccable.

    Izzy's steak au poivre
    Ray F.

    This was a little different Thanksgiving for our family. My newlywed daughter drove to SoCal with my new son-in-law to spend the holiday with his folks. That's OK... they'll be with us on Christmas. So, my wife made reservations for three at Izzy's on the Peninsula. My wife, my son and I were at the front door when Izzy's opened at 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day. My wife and I had patronized Izzy's many moons ago, and it was always IMO a restaurant that served excellent steak dinners. The restaurant has been recently renovated, and it re-opened earlier this year. The transformation is truly remarkable. The original restaurant interior was dark and divided into sections that made the dining area seem small. The remodel has opened up the dining room and the bar has been made more accessible... tremendous improvements. On this Thanksgiving, the restaurant featured its regular menu with one special... a turkey dinner. My wife requested a couple of appetizers, but my son ordered the special. The meal looked and tasted delicious according to my son. The turkey breast portion was very generous, and he took some home for a sandwich later. What would Thanksgiving be without leftovers? I ordered the steak au poivre. It is Izzy's 14-oz. New York strip prepared with a creamy pan sauce seasoned with peppercorns. The steak was tender and flavorful... and the sauce made this entree a little festive. The steak comes à la carte. I ordered two side dishes: Izzy's Own Potatoes and the demi-glace mushrooms. Exquisite. The potatoes were layered like scalloped potatoes and topped with a cheesy crust. The mushrooms, bathed in a delicate French cuisine sauce, were a perfect companion for the steak au poivre. There were no leftovers. A word about the service. Diego served our meals. He was very personable and attentive. Outstanding. Diego made our dining experience a memorable one. If you get a chance to dine at Izzy's on the Peninsula, definitely ask to be seated in Diego's section.

    Christine V.

    Looks great after the remodel. You now have to pay for sides though, and bread. But they cooked our ribeye perfectly! Service was great.

    Izzy's Potatoes
    Jillian L.

    This was our first time back since Izzy's re-opened.. My husband and I were really looking forward to it since we had such an amazing experience before they had closed, so we booked reservations for his bday. We walked in and got sat down right away. The remodel is very nice, the inside looks beautiful. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered some drinks and some salads. (Just a side note, if you want "bread service" it's $5 now.) They also serve the bread with sea salt on the side and I definitely could have done without that. The wedge salad was definitely a must try. The dressing they use is different from your traditional wedge but it was absolutely delicious! Unfortunately my steak was way overcooked. I had to send it back and then my steak was way under cooked. The waitress was very apologetic and tried to make it right but I just ate what I could at that point. The broccoli & cream spinach were both really good. Unfortunately the potatoes & Mac and cheese lacked flavor. The staff tried to make the experience better but it definitely wasn't what we were expecting. It was overall still a disappointing experience.

    James A.

    Ya know... this review was like watching a tennis match in my mind. 5-stars... no, 4. Wait... 5! Nah... only 4. Why NOT, 5? I don't, so 4. Back and forth and back and forth. GAH! In the end, I can't think of a reason to not give it 5 because everything was... well... great! The service, the food, the drinks, and wonderful atmosphere. I truly can't explain the struggle in my head. I guess I expected it to be really good, and it was, so I wasn't surprised? I went with 4 coworkers and we each had something different and everyone loved it. I had the Steak Au Poivre. Cooked perfectly, with shared sides of bourbon carrots and charred broccoli. Go here.

    Salmon entree
    Carmen R.

    Tried Izzy's for the first time tonight and it was overall a great meal. The location is in an obscure spot off of the 101 but once inside, the ambience gives modern steakhouse vibes. We were sat on the back patio which wasn't busy at all and we had a great corner booth location next to a heater. Was a perfect spot for an early dinner slot We ordered the sliders, salmon, 2 of the potato dishes and a steak au poivre. All the dishes were well done, tasty and generous portions. I think the prime rib sliders were the least memorable dish whereas Izzy's potatoes and salmon were a highlight for me The entire staff was so attentive and friendly. I'd definitely come back to try different dishes or for their happy hour

    Dessert
    Jade M.

    We celebrated my brother's birthday at this steakhouse. The restaurant is next to a private airfield at San Carlos. Tiny imposing building that is like a fine di ing quaint steakhouse. The ambiance is quiet but sophisticated restaurant that serves aged steaks that are tender, sides are phenomenal and the 4 sauces are excellent with any cut of beef you order. 3 of us ordered The Gomez which is a 10 oz prime rib, with Izzy's own potatoes ( scalloped thin potatoes with creamy mild bechamel sauce, parmesan, white cheddar that is baked to perfection) and creamed spinach. The sides were like 1.5 oz each but the prime rib is 10 oz and the cut is 0.75 inch thick. It was huge on the plate. It comes with au jus and their mild horseradish cream(creme fraiche with a hint of horseradish - its smooth creamy goodness with freshly grated horseradish. Not too overpowered with heat but slight taste). I am assuming all flavors go very well on what you eat there. It was excellent and the meat was very tender, steaks were cooked to perfection. 5/5. We also order a flight of sauces: housemade steak sauce( similar to their au jus but thick but little more savory), chimichurri was excellent very mellow, slightly acidity from lemon juice and herbaceous from parsley. It had a very well balanced taste when complimented with grilled steaks.) Au poivre was excellent too. 4/5. If it's your first time and you wanted to try their sauces, this is the way! 3 for $10. My other ordered the New York steak with a side of mashed potatoes. My mom had the filet mignon and a side of sautéed broccoli. Fantastic! She ate it all. 5/5. Then we shared desserts: My brother's birthday cake - available cake topped with whipped white chocolate ganache and a side of caramel sauce. 4.2/5. Chocolate Decadence pays homage to the black forest cake with new flavors - dark chocolate ganache, chocolate torte, blackberry compote topped with a chocolate biscuit and praline bonbon. It was a beautiful dessert or entremet I have ever seen. But it tasted a revision of a black forest cake. It was rich but had subtleties of textures and nuances of flavors. A great dessert! Mind blown!6/5. Hot fudge ice cream sundae withhomemade vanilla bean ice cream, passion fruit coulis, hot fudge sauce, soft marshmallow cubes. Great frozen dessert. Fantastic. 4.5/5. NY Cheesecake - a classic served with strawberry compote on the side. 3.9/5. The lemonade was freshly made. Sour but needs little sugar. 2/5. The menu is excellent. The ambiance is quiet but had a casual vibe eventhough it was dim lit. The dining area was lively when other guests came at a later time. 5/5. Bathrooms were clean. 5/5. Last night we had a great evening. Overall experience is a 5/5.

    Creamed Spinach
    Jeymmie P.

    This place got a makeover and it looks great! Came here for dinner to celebrate my parent's anniversary. The service was great- very attentive. The food was delicious. My steak was cooked perfectly. They offer sauces and you could probably do without because the steak comes with a butter. The menu says the sides are shareable but they were pretty small.

    Classic Caesar Salad
    Skipp E.

    I haven't eaten at Izzy's since the early 2000s when they had a location in San Ramon. When I found out this one was still open I was really excited to try it again. My past experiences were absolutely stellar. This was one of the best experiences I've had in a long while. The restaurant is laid out and has a great feel to it. The wait staff was very welcoming and professional. Given the history of who Izzy was (the person the restaurants modeled after) the restaurant definitely had an old school prohibition era feel to it. For starters, we had the Caesar salad and the deviled eggs. By far the best Caesar salad I've had to date. The dress was perfect. I got a hint of lemon zest from it, and the anchovy pieces on top paired well with it. The deviled eggs were perfect. Battered and fried and extremely flavorful. For the main, we had the 21 ounce bone and ribeye and then I had the Gomes, which is their signature prime rib. It came with cream of spinach and Izzy's potatoes. We also got a side of Mac n cheese The T bone was cooked perfectly and tasted great without any sauce. The Gomez.... A perfect cut, with cream horseradish perfect every bite. The potatoes are exactly how I remember, cheesy and creamy. I'll make a comparison, as I think the house of prime rib is my favorite place to get prime rib - size was obviously smaller, but it was a close second (just speaking of the prime rib)-... but this is not a bad thing because I think it was excellent. The cream spinach is the best I've had. Add the awesome potatoes and the overall meal stands toe to toe with any prime rib I have had . Can't wait to come back

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    Do you guys have a special Thanksgiving menu and can we order off the regular menu?

    In addition to our full menu, we'll also be adding these special items for the holiday: Roasted Turkey Breast with traditional stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy - as well as a number of holiday sides to include Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baked… Read more

    Do they still do the Baked Alaska dessert?

    We currently don’t have that dessert on the menu but it may come back in the future!

    Is there still a happy hour?

    We now have a new, daily happy hour starting from when we open until 5:30pm. This includes $2 off all signature cocktails, wines by the glass, and beers; along with rotating food specials!

    When are you guys going to Open back up ? It's February 1, 2023 ... and I still get a recorded message with no timeframe and if you're even ever going to reopen very frustrating

    Sorry for the miscommunication. We have updated our website, email list, and social media profiles with this information. We will be opening later this year with no set date as of yet. The best way to hear about updates is to sign up for our email… Read more

    Is the restaurant open again?

    As of today (Jan 6, 2023) I still get their recorded message when I call - says they are currently closed for renovation. It would be great if they included a rough estimate for when they expect to open again.

    Do you sell the au poivre sauce (peppercorn) by the quart? It's the most delicious in the whole state , if not country.

    Thank you for the amazing compliment! Right now we're not selling in bulk, but stay tuned as we might in the future!

    Hi - do you serve halal items? Creek stone for beef or Aussie or NZ lamb?

    We do serve Creekstone cuts, both from their Certified Angus and Creekstone Natural programs.

    Would you guys be able to offer more variety in the vegetarian options? I am looking to host a party of 30 people but I have 5 vegetarians and I do not want to limit them to just one dish.

    We can definitely make that happen! Email our team at events@izzyssteaks.com and we can share more about our private dining menu options.

    Do they do anything special for birthday?

    Hi Lilliana, We usually off a scoop of ice cream and some of our artisan cookies with a candle, and… Read more

    Does Izzys have a special menu for Holidays (Christmas Eve) or is their regular menu?

    Corina: We're open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Christmas eve. Our standard a la carte menu will… Read more

    Is there a kids menu?

    I remember seeing it but I advise you to call them.

    Is the Early Bird menu still offered from 4-6? Also, is the prime rib served with au jus sauce? None of the photos show it with sauce.

    Yes

    What is the dress code?

    casual

    Do they still offer the happy hour special from 4-6pm?

    Yes! Every day except Christmas Day!

    Are any of your cuts of steak from Creekstone Farms?

    Some

    What time and what is on the early bird menu?

    Hello. Early bird special in dining room is 4 pm to 6pm. Fixed price menu ncludes main entree and fixings. $19.95. Suggest to call ask for Liz and confirm but it's a great deal!

    What are the prices?

    Entrees approximately $25.00 to $40.00 per dish in the dining area. The happy hour prices are pretty good but only at the bar area at designated times: adult beverages approximately $5.00 to $7.00, appetizers (ie., mussels, sliders and more) $5.00… Read more

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    La burrata estaba deliciosa y la presentación perfecta, la combinación con las peras era realmente perfecta!

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    4.9 mi
    $$$$

    Came here for Father's Day at my dad's request. Heads-up that there is a $10 holiday surcharge on…read moresome days. The meat options were great--there was beef, pork, chicken, and pineapple options. Nothing was overly salty, and they were happy to take requests. If you liked something and haven't seen it come around again, don't be shy about asking a waiter. My dad wanted the beef ribs with the bone, and our waiter had no problem bringing one out. Only the cheese bread is brought to the table now. The plantains and fried polenta are at the salad bar, which was okay and had a decent variety of options. All of the waiters were amazing, and my water glass was never empty. I was foolish and forgot to ask for chimichurri sauce, so definitely don't make that mistake. Save room for dessert--the peanut butter thing is amazing. Silly name, but it's really great.

    Overall, Espetus was just okay for me. They offer a great variety of meats, including picanha,…read morewhich I was really looking forward to. Unfortunately, I found most of the meats to be quite bland and lacking flavor. The beef ribs, on the other hand, were the complete opposite--they were way too salty. It felt like there wasn't much middle ground. I even tried adding hot sauce, hoping it would give the meat the kick I was looking for, but it still didn't do much for me. The surprise highlight of the meal was the chicken wings. They were incredibly tender and flavorful inside and out. I also really enjoyed the grilled pineapple--it was perfectly sweet and delicious. The salad bar was decent with a good selection, but nothing particularly memorable. One thing that really stood out, though, was the staff. They were amazing--friendly, attentive, and constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Their excellent service definitely made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, the experience didn't quite live up to my expectations, especially considering all the praise the restaurant gets. While I loved the chicken wings, grilled pineapple, and outstanding service, I wish the signature meats had more balanced seasoning and flavor. Given the price, I expected the quality and taste of the food to match the cost. For a premium dining experience, the food should leave you feeling completely satisfied, and unfortunately, it fell short of that for me.

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