The Green Lantern

1477 Plymouth St
Mountain View, CA 94043

Eddie H. writes: Green Lantern has so much potential for a weekly salsa venue (more than any other I've been to in the Bay Area - that's over 25+ that offer salsa dancing on a regular basis). The dance floor is perhaps the best one I've seen at a club/lounge/bar…

Bethlehem A.D.

Redwood City, CA 94061

Steven N. writes: I'm very surprised that I'm the first to review. This event gets a lot of people every year. Someone at work put up a poster for this and we decided to take the family there on a Saturday night. It's a really big production that attracts a huge…

Sports Page

1431 Plymouth St
Mountain View, CA 94043

Sam R. writes: Long day of meetings. Caps are in the playoffs, and we want to catch the game. I'm not even a huge hockey fan, but I know a good idea when I hear it (sports+bar+beer+patio = happy).

Apparently the only sports bar anywhere close to Google is the…

Ocean Garden Sushi & Gourmet Seafood

30 Woodside Plz
Redwood City, CA 94061

Setareh N. writes: I like the fact that two cute older ladies run the place.......if you need something just ask them....speak up and they will be happy to get it for you.....

am I biased because I think they are old and cute and just because and that is why i turn the…

Walgreens

112 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Hao L. writes: This store made me happy because I found what I was looking for here, namely a 3 pack of 400 speed APS film for my camera. (Yes, I am planning to buy a digital camera later this year so I too can be lazy and just take pictures until I get it right).…

Andrew Spinas Park

2nd Ave. at Bay Road
Redwood City, CA 94061

Denisse A. writes: I remember when it used to have the big tire swing and the metal slide that burned in the summer time. It has completely changed from when I was a kid.
They moved the fire station on the corner which gave room for a small playing field and picnic…

Maddux Park

Maddux Drive at Kensington Road
Redwood City, CA 94061

Geoff D. writes: Pristine little park geared for midday outings with young kids.  Maddux sports a couple of climbing structures, shaded picnic tables and a little water feature / sandbox area.  The park's best feature for parents and nannies is that it's fenced in…

Sampson the Pit Bull

Redwood City, CA 94061

sprout s. writes: I love Sampson. He's my favorite pitbulll--even when he pees on the floor. But gosh darnit, sampson is so cute. i love him. and so should you. peace out

Canada College

4200 Farm Hill Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Veggie J. writes: i can only give a review of the fashion department, as i've been taking classes here for about 3 years now. the fashion teachers are awesome, know exactly what they are talking about, have a great in-depth knowledge of clothing construction, are…

The Saddle Room Bar

1607 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

K M. writes: I LOVE THIS BAR!  Watch out if you go before 9pm it is a wrinkle room. Later in the night all the local 20 something's come and it is like a big kennedy middle school, woodside high school drunken reunion. Always friendly staff, good music, and cheap…

King's Union 76

975 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Hilary S. writes: These guys rock.  I went to them for a smog check after having had an awful experience at another shop in Palo Alto.  I failed the smog check (which cost $65) in PA and, being totally clueless about cars, had no idea what to do.  The shop in PA said…

Helen's One Hour Cleaners & Laundry

1594 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Frank Q. writes: Best place around RWC.  They do their own work, so you know your clothes won't get lost at some wholesale place doing 10,000 shirts a day.  They not only know your name, they know your car--my clothes are off the rack as I'm walking in the door.…

Jack-In-the-Box Drive-Thru

986 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Candice D. writes: My mind at lunch today:

Man...I don't think I've had Jack in the Crack since I left Hawaii.  They're freaking everywhere in Hawaii....I haven't seen too many here...

Yelp, where's the closest one?...hmm...a closer In-N-Out? DENIED...

I could really use…

Villa Lucias

1725 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Linda V. writes: Lucias started going downhill recently. For me it was the only place to buy pizza in the Redwood City area. I have tried it on 3 different nights since the new year and there is no mistaking a change in the food quality. The owner is such a sweet…

Dairy Queen

640 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Kristina R. writes: When I eat milk products here, I'm the Kaopectate Queen.  But oh, so delicious!  They have those softy serve cones that only taste right coming out of a nozzle that's attached to a machine with a big handle on it that says two things:  Vanilla and…

Fast Pizza Delivery

327 Moffett Blvd
Ste J
Mountain View, CA 94043

Greg H. writes: Best delivery pizza in the area. Lives up to the name - fast (and cheap).  The crust is tasty and  thick but not deep dish. The pizzas have a great balance of toppics, cheese and sauce. I've not had a bad pizza from them.

They take credit card but…

Fabulous Nails

400 Moffett Blvd. Suite G
Mountain View, CA 94043

Joan P. writes: I'm sick of going to subpar Nail Salons that charge $25 for a base pedicure where they keep asking if you want flowers on your toes even though you said no 10x over again.

Ah, what a relief to try this hole in the wall joint so close to home. GREAT…

Audio High

165 Moffett Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043

Niels P. writes: I got there 20 minutes before closing time.  Eugene demoed three different speaker pairs for me (Tetra and two Usher speakers).  He took a lot of time to show different musical pieces on the various speakers.  There was no pressure.  Although, I have…

Lee's Comics

1020 N. Rengstorff Ave
Suite F
Mountain View, CA 94043

Brian D. writes: Lee's is pretty much your only choice for a good comic book store on the peninsula.  Two locations, one here next to CostCo, the other in San Mateo.

This is the comic book store I grew up with, back when it was in Palo Alto, and I have to say it set…

Music on the Square

Broadway and Jefferson
Redwood City, CA 94061

J C. writes: A free community event from 6pm-8pm on  Friday's from June 1st until Sep 28th. Bands play music in the new courthouse area and there are several tables with umbrellas and chairs for the first arrivals. Be warned, people start taking p positions by…

Karakade Thai Cuisine

593 G Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Linda M. writes: I took my mom here for dinner last night.  The food is excellent and service superb (although we were the only ones in the restaurant on a Monday night).  

We had the praram chicken and curry halibut special.  Both with a delightful medley of rightly…

Caffino

528 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

David P. writes: Best invention since the coffee roaster for harried suburban parents. But I'm really bumbed that such places are really few and far between in this area with the other such places concentrated up on Woodside Road. Why can't they have one of these…

Spectek Eyewear Repair

697 Veterans Blvd #203
Redwood City, CA 94061

Richard B. writes: Friendly, laid back and expert. I've had repairs done elsewhere which broke quickly. These guys work is rock solid. Now I just need to stop falling asleep wearing my specs.

Extra bonus: You can  pick up open wifi from the waiting area (-;

Rosita's Taco Stop

1515 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Stephanie S. writes: dude, way better than grullense!! hands down, best crispy tacos in rwc. gotta eat them there, not to go, or else they get soggy which is no bueno...the green salsa is out of control good and the murals are very awesome.

Franklin Street Caffe

1053 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

hen a. writes: neighboring redwood city caltrains station...mix of retail shops and strip mall setting.....franklin street caffe visible from exit of train....and seeking quick bite....and finding mix of specail latte blends 'n' coffee drinks.....american dining…

El Grullense Grill

768 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Joo X. writes: Wow.  This place is pimped out compared to the other El Grullenses.  Plenty of tables, 2 flat screen TVs,  a bar in the back, and clean.

I ordered 2 delicious fish tacos ($4).  There is a self-serve salsa bar, with hot and spicy red sauce, green…

Yat Sing 3

38 Woodside Plz
Redwood City, CA 94061

Susan K. writes: I end up here occasionally because it's within walking distance of home, but I only come here if I'm in the mood for bland.  The positives are that you can get brown rice, and their vegetables taste very fresh.  I often get the "Veggie Deluxe" and…

Fabulous Nails

2519 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

TupuGirl .. writes: The girls here are great!
This was my original Nail/ Waxing place but had to find another place more locally convenient because I moved..
I continue to go back once and a while when my schedule permits.. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, the turn…

Chef Chen

820 Veterans Blvd
Ste D
Redwood City, CA 94063

James L. writes: Wonder why there isn't any Panda Express nearby?  Wonder why Pick Up Stix (remember them?) decided to put up the white flag and shut down all their Northern California locations?

Probably because awesome Chinese joints like this exist, where you can…

Safelite Glass Corp

110 Chestnut Street
Redwood City, CA 94061

jubi l. writes: 2nd time my window smashed in Pacific Heights.

Location: Gough & California St.

This time my SUV was cleaned, the only they took was my 6 year old trolley cart that cost me $20.

Safelite & my AAA had once again come to my rescue. I drove from SF to my…

Tito Disgracias, Inc

Redwood City, CA 94061

sprout s. writes: I love Tito Disgracias, Inc!! This is the hottest place to find fun, comedy, and good back rub.

Can't wait till I come back!

Massage Envy

326 Walnut St
Redwood City, CA 94061

Shana A. writes: I've been looking for a great inexpensive place to go a get a massage  and I found it! This place is great. Convenient with all it's locations. Plenty of locations on the peninsula to chose from. If you become a member you can go to all of them. It's…

Poletential

2682 Middlefield Rd
Unit N
Redwood City, CA 94061

Jen W. writes: OMG is all I have to say.  

My girlfriends told me I had to be ready to go our for my b-day on Sunday morning at 10am.  I was thinking, ok another spa day.  Maybe a great massage by some hot European guy (which is another review for a spa in London…

Geoff White Photography

Redwood City, CA 94061

Connie C. writes: Geoff is such a professional and his work is absolutely amazing. Seeing his photographs in person and hearing the stories behind them actually brought me to tears! Geoff has a great philosophy behind his work and is so dedicated to each one of his…

The Loop

Woodside, CA 94062

Jen W. writes: The "Loop" is mostly known as a cycling loop on the Peninsula that covers Portola Valley, Woodside and Menlo Park.  The "Loop" is 11.4 miles in distance.

This review is for the "Loop" as a running course.  80% of the "Loop" provides the option of…

Freckelton DDS Virginia

115 Duane St
Redwood City, CA 94062

Camille W. writes: Dr. Virginia Freckelton: An amazing dentist!  An amazing doctor!  The smartest woman alive!

While shopping one day I heard a woman singing.  I said to her, "It's so nice to hear someone singing." Her reply, "Oh, thanks; I just had oral surgery.  In my…

Peninsula Covenant Church

3560 Farm Hill Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94062

Grace S. writes: Great place. Great sense of community. They're very welcoming to all. Pastors are funny and interesting. My favorite service is the Sunday at 5:30pm one (it used to be at 6pm, but they recently changed it). More contemporary style Christian music and…