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Paul & Harveys

130 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Gabriel D. writes: While I'm a young'n with a different rating system for this particular bar, I've got to give it 5 stars.

They make mean White Russians, my girlfriend said the Singapore Slings were amazing, and they've got two great Pinball machines that are in great…

Murphy Avenue Pet Clinic

101 W Hendy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Mercy B. writes: My cat, Ninja, is 14 years old - and with his age he needs special care. We weren't entirely happy with our former vet and decided to search for another vet by looking on Yelp.

After reading some wonderful reviews on Yelp, we decided to take Ninja to…

Thuy Tailor & Cleaners

159 S Sunnyvale Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Jeni C. writes: They are the sweetest people at a cleaner's, EVER.  They're always friendy.  The price is reasonable.  They remember my name.  AND they'll rush it for you if you need it.  They also do an awesome job on a pantsuit they tailored for my partner a few…

Del Monte Restaurant

100 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Eugene F. writes: I went there for my group's holiday party.  Food was decent, but nothing super memorable.  What did bug me was the fact that when they brought out the desserts that one of the cakes was not a full cake.  It was a cake that had slices taken out of it,…

Pebble Roppongi

151 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Tetsu N. writes: They did some renovations here a few years ago.

When you walk in, it first looks like a lounge bar, but it's really a karaoke bar, with some night club'ish type of lighting.

I can't list it here, as this is a public site, but there is a secret to this…

S & S Tire Auto Repair

597 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Connie C. writes: My hooptie 1992 LS 400 has been through A LOT. It's a big car for a little girl like me, but it's been very good to me over the past couple of years. It's got over 180,000 miles on it, and still purrs like a kitten. You'd never think it was 15 years…

Shanghai Flavor Shop

888 Old San Francisco Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Ken K. writes: Five FUC'ing awesome stars for their signature offering

                                                SHEN JIAN BAO
    (one order is a plate of six of these bad ass muddafuggaz)

  (And please excuse the lack of resemblance on the clumsy artwork  …

Andoh Japanese Restaurant

161 S Sunnyvale Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

kim n. writes: This place made the best Curry Katsu ever and now it is closed. An illness in the family has caused them to sell. I'm almost crazy enough to buy the place with my Japanese friend but we don't know jack about the restaurant business.

Great homestyle…

Lucky-Shot Billards

189 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Gerard Y. writes: Red, sexy Olhausen tables. Yes I did make some lucky shots when I was shooting 9-ball. It's a bit crowded and the tables and chair aren't spaced out properly so I found myself accidentally bumping into other people when trying to make a shot. $10…

Hunan Gourmet

163 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Scottie H. writes: A couple of weeks ago, we needed a good place for take out, and gave this a shot. Good egg rolls, non-greasy mu shu chicken, and a flavorful broccoli chicken - I was sold!

Last night we met friends for dinner. The front room was crowded - a great…

Tsunami Grill

220 Town and Country
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Steven T. writes: The Town and Country in Sunnyvale is being renovated and rebuilt,this restaurant is gone for good.

Thai House Restaurant

1742 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Andy V. writes: We passed by this place a brazzilion times, and figured that since tonight is a nice cold & rainy night, it might be perfect for some yummy Thai soup & hot / spicy curry.

We sat down quickly, and ordered some very tasty Thai Iced Tea, Tom Yum and…

Escape from New York Pizza

831 Middlefield
Redwood City, CA 94063

Noreen M. writes: Who would want to Escape from New York Pizza when it's the best thin crust in town?!  Crispy, light, tasty.   The pizza here wasn't greasy to me at all.  

The "You Say Potato" slice is my favorite.  The roasted potatoes and garlic over pesto hit the…

Blue Fin Sushi

2327 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Yoddha Y. writes: I have been ordering take out from this place for last year or so.
I have never been disappointed. Most reasonably priced and well made fresh sushi.
The Spider role with its special sauce is my favorite, of source, spicy tuna, Philadelphia and other…

El Grullense

795 5th Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Zack L. writes: It is not often these days that you can find gasoline and tacos at the same establishment.  However do not be fooled by tis uncommon relationship, El G has the best tacos in the whole wide world!  I highly recommend the chicken, whether its in a…

Redwood Trading Post

1305 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

matt G. writes: I needed to do some street work along the busy and dangerous part of El Camino Real & Woodside Road. So I landed here for my needed heavy-duty apparels and other necessary needs to keep me visible from the moving motorists to running me over. (FYI,…

San Mateo County Clerk - Recorder's Office

555 County Center
1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063

aspasia s. writes: Efficient, fast, and amazingly staffed with sincerely happy and perky government employees!  Happy and efficient bureaucrats?  Oxymoron, nevertheless so true.

My son's US passport is still in limbo progress and we are scheduled for a last minute beach…

The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

670A El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Setareh N. writes: Its really good, really fast and really cheap. Yesterday Erika and I went there....she had a huge bowl of soup with tons of stuff in it and I had the generals chicken (stir fry) with rice and egg roll and it was all $11.88...... I eat here about 2…

Lyngso Garden Materials Inc

19 Seaport Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kim R. writes: Some of the best garden material selection around and I go to alot of
home home and garden stores. I got the most friendly service when I
went to get samples and when I finally purchased even better. Sales people remember yo0ur name I had a very no…

Marine Science Institute

500 Discovery Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94063

Steven N. writes: This might be the best adventure available on the Bay. The Kids get to go out on the R/V (research vessel) Robert G. Brownlee and learn about the bay and its residents. The ship drags a trawl on the bottom and they get to see what the net picks up,…

El Grullense

1243 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Victor C. writes: Lunch Review

I've also decided, like kim n. below, to eventually hit up all the El Grullenses in the area... this will be the 3rd one I believe I've been to.

For those that give the place less than four stars based on the "ambiance" -- are... silly.…

America's Tire Co

1610 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

George H. writes: It had been a long day already. It was close to 1pm, and I noticed that my front tire had a gash in it. Not a small gash, but a gash that made me jump back and say "Holy Guacamole!" I went to my computer at work and typed in the url: www.yelp.com,…

Chain Reaction Bicycles

1451 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brady K. writes: Link one, a number of years ago I brought my friends to Chain Reaction to help them buy mountain bikes. While they looked at the ample selection of bikes and took in the expert advise from the low pressure bike geeks a viciously painted Klein…

Amelia's Restaurant

2042 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Mary T. writes: Cal is part of this dining club that is run by one of his fencing buddies. I accompanied him one time, in the beginning of the relationship. And we had a good time. Nice people, good food. We haven't been since then because of school. Now that…

El Grullense

1280 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Meredith O. writes: My spanish speaking boyfriend tells me that El Grullense means "the stork." We remain consistently dumbfounded about why this white bird is the mascot for a joint serving delicious al pastor (spicy pork) and carne asada (grilled beef). We also remain…

Image Auto Repair Inc

623 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Donna S. writes: Mechanic who seems honest and does not try to rip you off.  Hard to find!  I know many people who have been referred through word of mouth and are happy with him.

Bark Park Inc

840 Sweeney Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Tamara N. writes: My beloved dog has been a frequent visitor to Bark Park for about two years (over 50 visits).  Marshmallow primarily goes for day care, but has been boarded overnight on a few occasions.  She has always come home happy and healthy--never any…

Sequoia Cleaners

1019 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Michael L. writes: Really good and reliable place for your dry cleaning needs.

The owner is Korean..SURPRISE!

She's an older korean lady who is the sweetest thing.  
She speaks very good, fluent English and has a dandy of a time
telling you about her life, etc.  

Everytime…

Happy Donuts

1330 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: It's like a Norman Rockwell painting of a doughnut shop:  Big fluffy doughnuts in a variety of flavors and styles.  24 hour availability.   And a cop pulling in to get his doughnut fix for the night.  Classic.

Security Public Storage

1451 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Erica F. writes: The managers made me feel really at ease with keeping my belongings here. Security is the MOST secure storage I've ever seen, plus there is a freight elevator to get to the upstairs units AND dollies and carts to take your stuff in fewer trips for…

Alliance Dog Kennels

424 Stanford Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Bridget L. writes: Our greyhound is a little twitchy about being boarded when we're out of town, but is relaxed and happy at this kennel!  Robert (the owner) takes great care of her, and it's obvious he knows the other dogs that are staying at the kennel, too. It's…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies

2088 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

becca w. writes: They bill themselves as a gourmet coffee and smoothie bar.  I think they're a great addition to my lunch break rotation. I've never been a Jamba fan.  Something about sherbet makes me want to hurl.  But the Maui Wowi smoothies are fantastic.  The…

Malibu Grand Prix

340 Blomquist Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kristina R. writes: I got into one of those death machines and whizzed around the track at full speed, thinking I was Fangio or some such nonsense.  Just as I rounded a corner, my (EX) boyfriend sideswiped me and took me out...OUT of the track, completely whacked me OUT…

Heimerhaus

601 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Bucky K. writes: "I'll have the Burt Reynolds please..."

Every time I order this sandwich at Heimerhaus I'm thinking, "The early Burt Reynolds. The everything up to and including the first Smokey and the Bandit Burt Reynolds."  That's not really true. Hooper came out…

Hometown Noodle Restaurant

3151 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Lolia S. writes: I agree with Jim C. on this one.  The pho is good (nice broth) but they do give you less meat than most other pho places.  I ordered pho with tendon and rare steak.  The steak was cut too thickly and wasn't that tasty - still the meat is better than…

Pets In Need

873 5th Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Devon B. writes: I got my two kitties from PIN three years ago last May, and my fiance got his cats from PIN, four years ago and two years ago respectively.  We're both very happy with our cats today, and we appreciated the environment from whence they came.  PIN has…

Malibu Castle Golf & Games

320 Blomquist St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Steve S. writes: During the summer, from 5pm to close on sundays, you get unlimited go karts, unlimited minigolf, and unlimited bumper boats for $20.

it is really worth it.  there were about 15 of us, and it was a blast.

you can't put a price on acting like a kid.  so…

Jean E Barthman, DDS

801 Brewster Ave
Ste 255
Redwood City, CA 94063

Bucky K. writes: Why yes Dr. Barthman I would love some chap stick to make my lips more pliable during the exam...
You want me to take my glasses off, and put on safety goggles so nothing sprays into my eyes...sounds great....
Of course I would like some headphones, I…

Siciliano Ristorante Italiano

2397 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

kim n. writes: Pretty solid Italian joint in the ever evolving downtown of Redwood City. Great bread to start and I noted the just under $10 lunch specials. Although I saw a calamari steak on the menu, so I had to get it and my co-worker went for a pasta with…

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

1135 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

christina r. writes: My dad told me when I was little that this place was trash. Years later, after trying it myself with my boyfriend, I liked it. It's a typical place like Fridays or Chilis where you can get the basic sandwiches, burgers, pasta and other dishes. If I…