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963 Laurel St San Carlos, CA 94070 · Brittan Heights
(650) 598-9813 · $$ · sandwiches
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"Yelp reviews (796) ·
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Hours

  • Tue - Fri11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Sat12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Description

The Refuge is an upscale, artisan beer pub located in the ever popular downtown area of San Carlos on the main artery, Laurel Street. It captures the best iconoclastic dishes America has ever conceived, and the personal European nostalgia of its founder and owner, Matt Levin.The menu is eclectic and Morecohesive. Our ultra-tender, mouth-watering pastrami, hand-carved and steaming hot, will be a Bay Area revolution. Nobody has ever served this type of pastrami in the Bay Area. It is made with respect to the bold traditions laid down by the great delicatessens such as Langer’s and Katz’s. The menu also features fresh house-ground Hamburgers, authentic Ribeye Cheesesteaks, fresh salads, seasonal soups, comforting desserts, and last but not least, house-made charcuterie and cured meats.

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Burgers · Sandwiches

Popular menu items

Reuben · Cheese · Charcuterie · Pastrami Burger · Seared Foie Gras

General info

Beer and Wine · Wheelchair Access · Good for Groups · Outdoor Dining · Takeout

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  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Scott B. at Yelp User Review2/23/2013Very expensive for the atmosphere, but hands down the best pastrami of your life. A must try place. Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Dan M. at Yelp User Review2/9/2013Not bad if you like Belgian Ales, and need a bite to eat. The pastrami is good, but not the best I've had, that honor still goes to "The Hat" in SoCal which has pastrami dips which are the most amazing. But their pastrami is good in the traditional on rye with mustard NY deli style with or without slaw or … Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Barbara S. at Yelp User Review1/28/2013The food here is delicious. Best gourmet burger joint around. Makes godfather burger look like a joke. Additionally, you have to respect a restaurant that takes a couple of days off and respects the lives of their employees, management etc. Keep up the great work! Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Lexie M. at Yelp User Review1/19/2013BEST PASTRAMI! I went this afternoon and although it took 45 minutes+ for outdoor seating it was well worth it on this beautiful day. I thought it was very thoughtful that the waiter took our drink orders while we waited. I ordered a ginger ale (fresh & unfiltered) - perfect quencher for my thirst. Love the strong after … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by charles c. at Yelp User Review1/14/2013Wanted to see what a $16 reuben sandwhich tastes like. Good but not $16 good. Decent food and beer selection just way way overpriced for their food. Felt like I was being ripped off at a ski resort. LOL. A lot of other selection of restaurants in that area. Overall 1 stars for value - for the sandwich 4 stars for service 4 stars for atmosphere 3.5 stars for taste Not my cup of tea. CC Read full review

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