Location: Woodside
Top Restaurants in Woodside
Top 10 restaurants in Woodside, United States
Woodside is a small incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has a council–manager system of government. The population of the town was 5,287 at the 2010 census.
Things to do in Woodside
1. Alice's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By Scott M - Cambridge MA
Great crowd, nice outdoor seating, a great setting.
The breakfasts are ridiculously good – filling, well-made, delicious. The service is very friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. And of course, the drive there is awesome.
By the way, this isn't *that* Alice's Restaurant – that one was in Stockbridge, MA.
2. Vesta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
This urbane and upscale pizza and Italian small-plates place is something the Peninsula has been waiting for. I'm usually a traditionalist when it comes to pizza toppings, but even their more unusual versions--sausage with honey!--work like a charm and are absolutely delicious. Small plates are very good, too, although I thought the bare-bones meatballs would have benefited from a little tomato sauce. The owners are very hands on and extremely welcoming, and the lively vibe would be right at home in SF or even Wine Country. A great addition to the Peninsula dining scene!
Reviewed By 1GiantsMS - Redwood City, California
Was served by Liam and was very pleased. The Burrata Plate was interesting and the pork meatballs were delicious. Very tasty! The little gem salad was well made and we enjoyed the pizza. Definitely first class. Will certainly return.
3. The Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By sunshine_susan - Bay Area, California
While the food here seems a little over the top (humungous pastrami sandwiches dripping with fat and juice), the beer selection cannot be surpassed anywhere close by. A wide selection of Belgian beers & glassware suited to each type of beer makes this place special. While a little perverse in a beer bar (I don't like beer), I ordered the vinho verde (Portugal) and it was pretty good.
4. Evvia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 619 reviews
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving beautiful and elegant Greek cuisine since 1995. Fabulous fish, savory roasted meats, and sun-soaked vegetables are jazzed up with a spritz of lemon, a little olive oil, and herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.
Reviewed By Dotts0908 - Nairobi
Getting a table at Evvia takes time as it's always fully booked and for a good reason. The food is amazing, the service is delightful and excellent. The setting is perfect. And although the restaurant is big, it's still very cozy. Whatever you order for starters, I highly recommend the melted cheese with oregano and the grilled vegetables with Greek yogurt. The lamb shanks are tender and melt in the mouth. The chicken rotisserie is tasty and juicy...really, the whole menu is tantalizing...and the dessert, we asked for the house favorite and though it looks like Baclava, it is tastier and creamy and is served with pistachio ice cream. Oh, and they have a great wine collection!
5. Kabul Afghan Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Mary M - San Jose, California, United States
We recently visited Kabul Afghan Cuisine again. This is one of our very FAVORITE restaurants. The service is spectacular and the food is delicious. The flavors of the food are delicious and the meals are perfectly prepared. The portions are ample and there is an interesting ambience in the restaurant.
6. Parkside Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 4ntraveler - San Francisco, CA
Five of us dined at lunch time, with 2 of us very happy with the scampi pasta special of the day @$18.00, one of us happy with the chicken sandwich, one very happy with the $23.00 linguini with clams and the fifth not happy. Happy only with the quality, that is, not the quantity.
The lamb chops, $29.00, were only 2 medallions the size of a silver dollar with a side of Greek salad on the plate, no veggies or starch. The diner was still hungry so a dessert was ordered. The specials are listed on a chalkboard above the bar so note them as you are seated if possible. The pasta dishes are the best as they are in an acceptable price range and are cooked perfectly. The noise level was unbearable as we had to lean in to hear each other. The service is good but sparse as we were only checked on once.
7. Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By AKDut - Anchorage, Alaska
The Creamery is clearly a peoples choice place - I look at where the locals go and found this place pretty popular from morning till night (but not crowded)! The staff were really attentive and helpful and the food was just as I expected - tasty and generous portions at a reasonable (for Palo Alto) price. lots of good burger options and some really tasty looking pies to choose from cooked daily on site. This is a place that takes pride in being what it is and that is just fine with me.
8. Buck's of Woodside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By kh57ca - San Francisco Bay Area
Stopped at Bucks after being in the Santa Cruz Mtns to find and gather this years Xmas tree.
It was mid afternoon, we were seated immediately. Bucks is full of memorabilia, it’s everywhere and interesting to check out.
We started with their potato skin appetizer. It was very good. Nice toppings with guacamole, sour cream etc...
A couple of us had their Onion Soup which was very good, kind of a typical onion soup, although a very nice cheese topping.
I had their Chili....I was quite disappointed. It was barely warm. Tasted like a typical canned chili. Highlight was some large chunks of meat.
Service was fine.... had to ask for water refills twice.
Likely my last time to Bucks.
9. Angelicas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
A venue with many choices; what do you feel like doing today? Restaurant Dinning indoors or Al Fresco Dinning (Outdoor Dinning) we are located in the historic district of downtown Redwood City, come visit us Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Our Executive Chef, Manuel Nunez, offers a unique style of California cuisine with a Latin and European fusion. Start off the morning with Breakfast; sample our Meyer Lemon Pancakes; Italian Eggs Benedict Lunch; Angelicas Kale Salad; or Weekend Brunch: bottomless Mimosas; Country-Style Breakfast; Carne a la Mexicana; Angelicas Stuffed French Toast; Happy Hour; Spirits, Beers, wines; Angus Sliders: Dinner; Grilled Salmon with Lemongrass Sauce; Prime Rib Shepherd's Pie; Filet Mignon Dinner Theatre Room: 20 – 25 live dinner shows with state of the art sound and lighting, some of the best entertainment from the San Francisco Bay area is read
Reviewed By Margaret B
Angelica's has an indoor restaurant that transforms into a live music venue; it has outdoor dining on a charming wrap around patio with heat lamps; and it has a very nice bar. I love a late weekend lunch on the patio with friends and Angelica's "bottomless mimosas." I also love seeing music in a setting that feels like a nightclub. The food is usually very good. I would recommend the portobello sandwich or the sliders. From my experience, the main course salads are not big enough to fill you up if you are hungry. Though the food is not 5 star, it is very good. Last time I was there, the soup of the day was a lettuce soup, and it was exceptional. Highly recommend!
10. Cafe Borrone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By Susan E - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There's parking underneath which is free. Order at the counter (we did have a long line) and then find a table. Lots of outside seating but it's very popular.
