231 Ellsworth

231 South Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, California

3.5

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+1 650 347 7231

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www.231ellsworth.com

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Think muted lighting, cozy booths, and a warm, earthy decor - welcome to 231 Ellsworth, where innovative American ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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40 reviews

3.5

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3.5

40 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

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Tasting menus are good both 3course and 5course. more on CitySearch

Came here for a romantic dinner once. more on TripAdvisor

I have been to 231 Ellsworth many times, and I have to say that it is my favorite restaurant for fine dinning. more on Yahoo! Travel

Yes, there are many establishments that can serve a fine meal, but none, in my opinion, can compare with 231 Ellsworth. more on insiderpages.com

The wine list was deep with many great choices. more on We8There

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20 reviews

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But it has been a while, maybe 10 years. Need to go check it out again. more on TripAdvisor

Nice ambience, but very formal. The one ti me I was there, they brought the wrong appetizer. more on TripAdvisor

Expensive but worth it more on TripAdvisor

Great food, but may have given me food poisoning. Try the "Choke-Hold", though. more on TripAdvisor

Nice food but a bit pricey; you're paying for the white tablecloths here for sure more on TripAdvisor

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3.5

2 reviews

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I have been to 231 Ellsworth many times, and I have to say that it is my favorite restaurant for fine dinning. Do yourself a treat and order the five course tasting menu with the wine paring. You will not find a better experience ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My wife and I went to 231 Ellsworth on the strength of glowing reviews, and were disappointed. Perhaps it had simply been oversold, but we thought that the food did not justify the extreme pricing.
Don't get me wrong: ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Over the years, we've eaten at 231 Ellsworth on numerous occasions, sometimes for special events, but just as many times, if not more, simply because it's good. Having dined there over the last couple of decades, we are especially ... more on We8There

A pleasant experience with Nice ambience. The service was excellent at first and slowed as dinner tapered down. The Five Course Vegetarian Dinner was exceptional to find and worth remembering. The Salmon dinner was well presented, ... more on We8There