Guidebook for San Carlos
Food Scene
Great place for lunch or dinner. My favorite is the Salmon Moutard with curry oil vegetables. Kids menu.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuisinett
1105 San Carlos AveGreat place for lunch or dinner. My favorite is the Salmon Moutard with curry oil vegetables. Kids menu.
Casual dining with lots of TVs, large menu
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sneakers American Grill
654 Laurel StCasual dining with lots of TVs, large menu
San Remos Pizzeria
1152 San Carlos AveOne of our favorite pizza places.
Tully's Coffee
349 Main StMorning coffee
Great stop for a mid-afternoon treat. They have coloring books and crayons for kids if you want to hang out.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vanilla Moon Bakery
872 Laurel StGreat stop for a mid-afternoon treat. They have coloring books and crayons for kids if you want to hang out.
Santa Ramen
1944 S El Camino RealGreat ramen!
Casual restaurant with good food/beer, outdoor seating and great service. Go-tos include wings with fire BBQ sauce and turkey burger. Near the Caltrain station so kids will likely get to see trains.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Pub
2620 BroadwayCasual restaurant with good food/beer, outdoor seating and great service. Go-tos include wings with fire BBQ sauce and turkey burger. Near the Caltrain station so kids will likely get to see trains.
One of our favorite breakfast/brunch places. Try a scone/coffee cake - delicious!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alana's Cafe
1408 Burlingame AveOne of our favorite breakfast/brunch places. Try a scone/coffee cake - delicious!
The Four Barrell pour overs here make my day so much better. The nutella lattes are also to die for.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Giant Coffee
2400 BroadwayThe Four Barrell pour overs here make my day so much better. The nutella lattes are also to die for.
Fun place for happy hour. Excellent margaritas. Also a fun date/group night out. Our go-tos include yucca fries, salsa trio and tacos.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milagros Latin Kitchen
1099 Middlefield RdFun place for happy hour. Excellent margaritas. Also a fun date/group night out. Our go-tos include yucca fries, salsa trio and tacos.
Delicious sushi and great date night ambiance. Make a reservation.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seiya Restaurant
741 Laurel StDelicious sushi and great date night ambiance. Make a reservation.
Great food/drink prices during happy hour (before 6pm). 2 pieces of sake nigiri for $3!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shiki Bistro
825 Laurel StGreat food/drink prices during happy hour (before 6pm). 2 pieces of sake nigiri for $3!
One of our regular breakfast/brunch places. Casual - stand in line to order and grab a table.
Whispers Cafe & Creperie
390 El Camino RealOne of our regular breakfast/brunch places. Casual - stand in line to order and grab a table.
We usually get a couple "healthy" crepes for lunch and when we are almost done we put in an order for a nutella crepe to share. Yum!
The Crepe Stop
852 Laurel StWe usually get a couple "healthy" crepes for lunch and when we are almost done we put in an order for a nutella crepe to share. Yum!
Great bagel place run by a really nice family. Be ready for a long line on the weekends - locals know this place is worth the wait.
House of Bagels
605 Laurel StGreat bagel place run by a really nice family. Be ready for a long line on the weekends - locals know this place is worth the wait.
Casual, well-priced mexican place with high quality food.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sancho's Taqueria
491 Lytton AveCasual, well-priced mexican place with high quality food.
Santorini
753 Laurel StOur local lunch place for Mediterranean wraps. Sit outside on a nice day.
Pizza My Heart
220 University AveSuper casual pizza/salad place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Town
716 Laurel StGreat steakhouse for a date night
We usually begin our date nights here with a glass of wine and a cheese plate
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cask Wine Bar
782 Laurel StWe usually begin our date nights here with a glass of wine and a cheese plate
Ale Arsenal
971 Laurel StThis is often where the guys go for a night out.
Great atmosphere for a night out with friends or a casual dinner with the family to watch a sporting event. Lots of covered outdoor seating, fire pits, and a bocce court. Sweet potato fries are yummy
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Office
1748 El Camino RealGreat atmosphere for a night out with friends or a casual dinner with the family to watch a sporting event. Lots of covered outdoor seating, fire pits, and a bocce court. Sweet potato fries are yummy
Essentials
Small local market with quality items. Good produce and butcher
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bianchini's Market
3130 Alpine RdSmall local market with quality items. Good produce and butcher
Lunardi's Markets
1600 Pleasant Hill RdFull service grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Every Thursday night from 4 to 8 pm. Highly recommended. Try the Kettle Corn, the organic strawberries and the tamales. Balloons and face painting for kids. Live music at Laurel St. park.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Carlos Farmers' Market
600 Laurel StreetEvery Thursday night from 4 to 8 pm. Highly recommended. Try the Kettle Corn, the organic strawberries and the tamales. Balloons and face painting for kids. Live music at Laurel St. park.
Entertainment & Activities
Great local library with large kids section.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Carlos Library
610 Elm StGreat local library with large kids section.
Large play structures for younger kids and older kids. Basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and open space. Lots of events in the summer.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burton Park
900 Chestnut StLarge play structures for younger kids and older kids. Basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and open space. Lots of events in the summer.
Shopping
Wonderful children's book store. Can't miss if you have children or need a gift for one. Lots of events too!
The Reading Bug
785 Laurel StWonderful children's book store. Can't miss if you have children or need a gift for one. Lots of events too!
Everything Else
Arguello Park
260 Wellington DrPark within walking distance. Hiking trails, play structures, fields, picnic tables.
Lots of hiking trails. Kid-friendly. Well-marked trails and descriptions of local wildlife. Beautiful views.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Edgewood y Reserva Natural
10 Old Stage Coach RdLots of hiking trails. Kid-friendly. Well-marked trails and descriptions of local wildlife. Beautiful views.
Napa Valley wine tasting. Talk to us for recommendations for wineries to visit. We know a lot of kid-friendly places!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Helena
Napa Valley wine tasting. Talk to us for recommendations for wineries to visit. We know a lot of kid-friendly places!
About 2 hours away. Wonderful aquarium.
668 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAbout 2 hours away. Wonderful aquarium.