The Refuge (San Carlos)

963 Laurel St, San Carlos - 94070
822 reviews
Bar & Grill Burgers Gastropubs
(650) 598-9813

Best pastrami sandwich ever, the slaw and mustard sauce just blends perfect. Also had the Garlic fries that were amazing as well as Barbacoa nachos. Service is top notch, never been checked on so many times ever to make sure everything is to your expectations. In town for a jujitsu tournament in Palo Alto and this place was recommended. They feature Belgian beers and have a huge selection. I’m very positive this place was featured on triple DDD. Enjoy the pics and out this on your bucket list ofPlaces to eat! #refugesc

Got myself their ruben sandwich, there is an option to get half. It was great! Really tasty, lots of meat and good sauce. Comes with a sliced pickle and onions(?). Food came quick and everyone was nice. They have a sheltered outdoors area for lunch. It's priced at $21.45, so a bit steep for a lunch. I wouldnt mind the price so much if it came with some fries.I also got myself a stout beer from Jamaica for $7, bottled. They have lots of Belgian beers but were just out of my price range for a lunch.I'd recommend this place for beer and ruben lovers. I'd only come here for special "treat myself" days.

Pastrami isn’t one of my go to foods, but given what I had heard about the pastrami here, I had to get it. I ordered a Ruben and it was extraordinary. The pastrami was extremely tender, had the right balance of flavor, and the rye bread was mild and perfectly toasted. I’m not a pastrami, rye bread, or Ruben connoisseur to judge how well the sandwich ranks in those categories, but on my foods I enjoy rank, this sandwich is tops. Still something I think about. Service was excellent so the my glass of ice tea never empty and the wait staff was very friendly.

Staff was rude. Food was decent... for a $20 burger.

Pastrami is out of this world good. Service was amazing. Great beer variety of both bottles and draft. Best burger (pastrami burger of course) I have had in a long long time. My wife had the pastrami sandwich and claimed it was the best pastrami she has ever had! Good atmosphere and friendly patrons!

Great food, great drinks, great service! Reuben, garlic fries and the OG Cheesesteak.

Came in for a concert from STL, had to come here for lunch… the best still! Pastrami Ruben and Belgian beer just as good as wine and chocolate pairing! ;)

The burgers are like better restaurant versions of In n Out Burgers! Really good burgers and fries as well as the pastrami that they are so known for. Also amazing beer selection.

This is my to go place for a pastrami sandwich and a beer. I always want to stay longer and relax but the place is so busy and I want to be respectful of everyone that wants to eat here, we try not to linger too long. It opens at 1130am so I come before then to ensure we can sit down eat a culinary indulgence.

I am a Pastrami fanatic and went specifically because of the Guy Fiery episode on DDD. It was amazing and didn't disappoint. I eat a lot of Pastrami sandwiches but this one is top 10 for sure. The next time I visit from Vegas I'm coming back for a double of my previous order and then some. Great place to enjoy out in the outside tables or cozy inside.