Best Historic Restaurants in Burlingame

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1. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1699)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 21 times today

The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2. Broadway Grill Burlingame

4.8

Exceptional(181)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Burlingame

We no longer accept gift cards or gifts certificates issued prior to June, 2019 due to the change in ownership - we apologize for the inconvenience. Broadway Grill is under new ownership. We offer live music on Wed-Sat nights. Located within a beautiful old bank building, Broadway Grill might be just the right place to enjoy both a casual night out and a special occasion. Customers may sit back and admire the open floor plan, 20-foot ceilings, and wrap around windows, as fresh chops are sizzling on a grill. The cuisine is European inspired and high quality American, made of locally sourced, sustainable and organic ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers full bar as well as a variety of American and European wines that range from traditional Napa pours to biodynamic options with high evaluation range. We appeal to customers who crave delicious fresh ground burgers or juicy grilled ribs as well as to customers who value organic salads and homemade vegan pastas.

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3. Velvet 48 Wine Bar

5.0

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Burlingame

Booked 5 times today

Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates. We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants. Thank your for your understanding.

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4. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7405)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 96 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

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5. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.0

Excellent(2466)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 22 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

6. The Post Room

4.1

Excellent(175)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 25 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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7. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4210)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 69 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

8. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5407)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 53 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

9. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(160)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 54 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

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10. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.0

Excellent(2000)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 19 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

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Kathie
Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had to ask for tea and coffee repeatedly. Otherwise wonderful
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The Garden Court - Luxury CollectionPrice: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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MelanieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Double celebration of Christmas Day and birthday dinner. We wanted a good beef dinner for Christmas Day and Porterhouse did not disappoint. Greeted warmly by the hostess. Ambiance was nice and cozy in the little alcove. Bruno came by to say “hello” to our birthday girl. Her family are frequent diners of Porterhouse. Food, wine and beer selections were great. Service by Kayla during our dinner was superb. We very much enjoyed our filet mignon, porterhouse and prime rib! Will be back when we want an excellent quality beef dinner.
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PorterhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Mateo
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LisaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lunch after a matinee is one of our Holiday traditions- this year it was just perfect. The restaurant was packed with diners waiting for tables lined up at the bar, so thank goodness we had a reservation (on a Monday at 3:00PM- who knew?). Once past that minor inconvenience, everything was absolutely wonderful. We shared the Tortelloni appetizer and even though I am an accomplished Italian home cook, it was the best we have ever had. Then we shared the Jack LaLane salad - partly because we grew up with him on TV and the nostalgia was undeniable- and it was perfect. It had a respectable amount of seafood and avocado and was very large. My husband said his Manhatten was excellent. We left vowing to come back soon and often.
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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StacyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
One of our favorite spots in Burlingame. The flights change frequently and are always innovated. The staff is fantastic- all are friendly and knowledgeable. We only have have small plates and everything we’ve eaten has been great. We can’t recommend Velvet 48 enough!
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Velvet 48 Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Burlingame
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Terri
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
Service is fantastic. Food and ambiance great. Can’t find a better restaurant
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Broadway Grill BurlingamePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Burlingame
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4.8

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1. Porterhouse

2. Broadway Grill Burlingame

3. Velvet 48 Wine Bar

4. Historic John's Grill

5. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

6. The Post Room

7. Original Joe's - San Francisco

8. Spruce

9. Starlite

10. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

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