The Refuge (San Carlos)

American restaurant · San Carlos

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25 Essential Peninsula Restaurants

"Meat lovers, look no further. As an East Coast-style gastropub, The Refuge specializes in hand-carved navel pastrami, Philly-style cheesesteaks, house-ground burgers, and Belgian beer. Since the husband and wife team first opened in San Carlos in 2008, the restaurant has garnered notoriety for its boldly flavored, ultra-tender pastrami, which is the star in the popular Reuben sandwich, the pastrami chopped salad, and the “Toasted Slaw #19” — a special take on coleslaw. Out of their infamous cheesesteaks, the Champ Cheesesteak reigns supreme for its flavorful additions of mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and provolone." - Cathy Park

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963 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 Get directions

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