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Velvet 48 Wine Bar, Burlingame, CA

Velvet 48 Wine Bar

5.0
5
74 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 436-7933
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Burlingame
  • Cross Street
    Burlingame Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Cal Train: Burlingame
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Ambience

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Innovative

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for fine wines

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambience

  • Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Velvet 48 Wine Bar offers a welcoming atmosphere with a "fantastic wine selection" and "knowledgeable staff" that makes every visit enjoyable. Guests rave about the "excellent service," particularly from standout servers like Drea. The bar's diverse wine flights and delicious bites, like the pesto and burrata, are perfect for any occasion.

74 Reviews
  1. Jose

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend, love this place. Great wine selection (creative and unique as well) and Drea’s the best. Make sure she takes care of you!

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  2. Stacy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  3. Barry

    Chicago

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Velvet 48 - Austin the manager gave me a great recommendation of a Burgundian wine (I typically go Californian Pinot Noir) and I really appreciated him suggesting some new geographies to enjoy!

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  4. Barry

    Chicago

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the team at Velvet48 are fantastic. Drea and Emily are always friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the wines. It's nice walking in and they make me feel like home. The splash of rosé to start off the evening is always a great touch. The "book" of wines is 32 pages long - a great selection of many varietals. They also have a great selection of wine by the glass. Highly recommended.

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  5. Carey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 2nd time and brought a few friends. Had another excellent experience and time. Only complaint, they need to increase the stock of the pistachio cake that is amazing!

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  6. Barry

    Chicago

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the wine selection is outstanding. I really enjoying trying new wines via their flights. High recommend.

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  7. Carey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. I had no idea this wine bar has been in Burlingame for the last 5 years, right off of Burlingame Ave. So good! Loved our red wine tasting and especially loved the 50% off bottle discount. Employees very personable, knowledgeable of wines and attentive to us! We will definitely be back.

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  8. Dan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable atmosphere, courteous/attentive staff, and a wide variety of interesting wines and small bites. Location is convenient. Will certainly consider returning here in the future. Thanks!

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  9. Kim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly the best! Great place to meet a colleague, a group of friends, or a date!

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  10. Michael

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jason Revel’s library of wine is vast, with something for everyone, and constantly being updated. What I love is that I always learn something new about the wine I’m drinking. The staff are personable and professional; the bar is a chill and fun hangout.

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FAQs

Velvet 48 Wine Bar is rated 5 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Velvet 48 Wine Bar

310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4104

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Burlingame Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Cal Train: Burlingame
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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