Play at PlanetFunk

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Westfield Valley Fair
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Yvonne C. writes: I was sitting at Wetzel's pretzels taking a break from a hard day of shopping with the kids when I noticed baby checkered Vans in the window of Play @Planet Funk. We decided to go in and take a look to see what other awesome things we could find for…

Reed Street Dog Park

888 Reed St
Corner of Lafayette
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Flor D. writes: ***For starters, keep in mind that I have never been to a dog bark, nor did I know what to expect.

It was Saturday when I met up with a fellow Yelper, her "C" clan, and a silly 3 year old bully named Marley.  I was a little worried about going to this…

Swedish Auto Factory

1170 Martin Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Stephan W. writes: I've been taking my saab to them since I moved here in 1997.  Only two words necessary: "utterly trustworthy."

Wilson's Jewel Bakery

1285 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Alex L. writes: Wilson's is great!! Been going there off and on since childhood. A decent bakery is tough to find in the south bay and wilson's does it right! It can't hold a candle to some of the places in Solvang, but for close to home it's da best!

Country Inn Cafe

2010 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Archie R. writes: Waitress: You know what you want hun?

Archie: Uhhh...ummm....I can't decide.  

Waitress: Between what?

Archie: Well, I want bacon with breakfast, but that grilled cheese looks damn good.

Waitress: Both are good.

Archie: Ummm...uhhh.....ummm.....

Waitress:…

Kuno's Independent Honda-Subaru-Acura

881 Douglas Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Donna R. writes: I have been using Kuno's for approximately 2 years now and they are wonderful!  Ray is the primary contact and he is really good at telling you what you need done without making you do any extras.  The cost to do the repair is very comparable and…

Los Gallos Taqueria

3726 Florence St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Steven N. writes: The burrito I got here was decent it just didn't have that burst of flavor that I expect from Cocina Mexicana even though I ordered it extra extra hot. It wasn't that spicy it was just extra extra wet. Next time I'll just order the regular burrito…

Nob Hill Foods

270 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94065

Bryan K. writes: Nob Hill consistently has great, friendly service.  I've been to this one in RWC and the one in Pleasanton, both great service with a smile.  You know its the corporate culture.

The food is more expensive here than at Safeway, yet if I'm in the area…

Kanpai Sushi

330 Lytton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Leme L. writes: Eating here is like going to a spa.  I always emerge from Kanpai feeling calmer, healthier, and more beautiful.  The food is that clean and good.  I tend to work their lunch specials, since I'm too poor for the Palo Alto glossy rich person's chef…

Satura Cakes

320 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Darin I. writes: What the fuck am I doing in downtown Palo Alto on SATURDAY NIGHT, stumbling down University in a sea of chodes in cardinal sweatshirts and chodettes in too much makeup? (WOO BRAH!  Let's go to the kegger at Kappa Kappa Kappa, DOOD we should catch a…

Mistral Restaurant & Bar

370 Bridge Pkwy
Suite 6
Redwood City, CA 94065

Borat X. writes: Very nice, especially since its location is smack dab in the very geographic heart of abso-fucking-lutely nowhere.  Any restaurant whose claim to fame is that big Oracle execs often close mega-deals over 3 martini power lunches in their dining room…

AvantGard Spa

1151 Greenwood Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jenny W. writes: I really really dislike this day spa. I just get attitude when I've visited here. No one is super friendly and I may have had the worst massage known to man/womankind here. Rough, painful and just completely distracted. I don't care how much money…

El Mercadito Latino

1726 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: As soon as I fondled one of the huge, ripe platanos maduros out front alongside the lovely onions, tomatoes, and other produce, I knew I was gonna love this place.  Great prices on a wide array of super-fresh produce, like brand-name sweet seedless…

Nancy's Tailor

2068 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

lucy k. writes: I recently stopped working in Mountain View, so I can't go to my old fave, Le's. I needed to find a tailor closer to home, so  I consulted Yelp and tried Nancy's.

What a find! They've worked on a few things for me. They're fast, accurate, and very…

City Pub

2620 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Setareh N. writes: I loved my spinach salad today...the spinach was fresh, I did not get the candied walnuts for bikini reasons but otherwise it was really good. I should have gotten the Cobb though, they put real bacon on there not bacon bits and it just looked really…

Harry's Hofbrau

1909 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Borat X. writes: Ask yourself if you can handle the visual of twin turkey carcasses twirling on spits in the windowed ovens at the front entrance of this place.  If that thought is abhorrent, then don't stop here. On the other hand, if the word "giblets" comes to…

Skin and Body Therapy

2066 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Nikki S. writes: Nelya was really wonderful.  Even though I've had brazilians before, I must've looked kind of freaked out, because she talked me through it all and kept up a friendly banter throughout.  She squeezed me in between appointments, and she did a great…

Studio 857

857 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Jennifer A. writes: I started out by going to Melissa to get my hair done. Not only is she great with color but I finally found someone who can color AND cut my hair the way I like it. There is also another woman who works there 1 day a week, Maricella, who does great…

Atherton Appliance

3120 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

lulu p. writes: By far, Gary's Original Atherton Appliance is the *best* place to purchase household appliances.  They were by far the most knowledgeable and the least snooty!

I can't tell you how many places I have been to which have been less than that.  But…

Allan Marks, MD

801 Brewster Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Matt P. writes: When we were on vacation in Hawaii, Katie received a prodigiously dangerous sting from a man-o-war. If Dr. Marks hadn't been there, who knows what would have become of her? He got on his cell, called a colleague, and administered a remedy -- while he…

Mar Y Tierra Taqueria

1475 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin L. writes: hidden in an otherwise unappealing shopping center (discount grocery store, big lots, radio shack, round table pizza), this is one of the best taquerias in one of the best taqueria cities in the world.  

The Al Pastor is heavenly, just a tad greasy,…

Century 20 Downtown Redwood City

825 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: I'm a big fan of the ongoing face-lift that downtown Redwood City has been getting over the past couple of years, and arguably the cornerstone of downtown in "the city" is the new(ish) movie theater.

As far as movie theaters go, it is what it is; a…

Peninsula Infiniti

386 Convention Way
Redwood City, CA 94063

cary s. writes: I was 15 minutes late to my appointment but Bob Anderson of the service department was still very accommodating and welcoming. This has been one of the best service experiences I've ever had. The best part is that I don't feel like there are a lot of…

Mexquite Mexican Restaurant

2616 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Setareh N. writes: I have been eating here for 3 years at least....back when they used to be OK Maguey.....anywho....the female servers are the best and the owner Jorje is so nice....otherwise great Mexican food and mariachi on Thursdays......In the summer I love…

The Pedestal

990 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

asimenia m. writes: Dotti is indeed a rock star! After relocating to Redwood City and going through numerous brow waxers, I was so excited to find Dotti. The first time I met her she asked what I wanted and since then consistently does the same shape perfectly! If your…

Flaming Fresco Mexican Restaurant

823 Hamilton Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Mercy B. writes: We just happened on this place - and what a little gem!

This restaurant is a respite from the usual hustle and bustle lunch places in downtown Redwood City, tucked away on a little side street.

A bistro like environment that is very calming. I had a…

Nancy's Fancies

765 Old County Rd
Ste A
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dana R. writes: I can't believe no one has written anything yet about this great hidden bakery! I was referred by a friend and am so glad I let her do my wedding cake. When we met with Nancy, we knew we had found our girl as I wanted banana cake and no one had met…

Dr Carliza A Marcos

Marcos and Marcos DDS
1375 San Carlos Ave, Ste A
San Carlos, CA 94070

Joanne V. writes: This dental office is one of the best!!!  The Marcos' not only have been a great family friend, but our family dentist for as long as I could remember.  My folks have been coming here since I was three or maybe 5.  Although this location is their…

Azure

648 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Anne J. writes: On a random night out I hap pend to stumble into Azure.  From the street, the restaurant does not look like much as it sits right on the El Camino, but once inside I was greeted to a swanky dining room.  The server was friendly and spirited.  The…

Prairie

655 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jennifer B. writes: Prairie is a women's clothing boutique which recently opened in downtown San Carlos.  They have an incredible selection of clothing, accessories, and gifts.  They carry some familiar brands such as Velvet, Max Studio, Vince, Johnny Cotton, Michael…

Santorini

753 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

lucy k. writes: So I have to give Santorini five stars to bring up its average. The best thing about it? IT'S NOT A CHAIN! It is a fantastic little hole-in-the-wall in San Carlos. In addition to the fact that it serves the best gyro on the Peninsula, it is…

Town

716 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dan V. writes: Review for dinner only:

I've been here twice (or two times) for dinner once for a 10 person bday party and once again last night for a group thang and have been pleasantly surprised.  It's a sister restaurant of Nola's in Palo Alto:

Standout dishes:  
+…

The English Rose

663 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ken K. writes: A Scottish friend from years past avidly followed the latest and greatest of, as well as up and coming britpop and indie rock bands (to be diluted into the "alternative" rock category on our shores) well before they eventually started making ripples…

Diddams Amazing Party Stores

700 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kelsi P. writes: Great candy selection (bulk M&Ms/Jelly Bellys in 10+ colors) and perfect basics for colorful party giving.

I went here twice within a week for a couple of parties.  I could get all of the basics (table cloths, plates, plasticware, etc) for reasonable…

Trans-One Moving & Delivery Services

836 Walnut St.
San Carlos, CA 94071

Goodbers G. writes: Just moved this weekend, and I ditto Laurin's review.  Hector (the owner) came by my apartment to survey my stuff and give me a time estimate (which was accurate).  The day of our move, he and his helper Byron busted butt for nearly eight straight…

StoryBook Lane

653 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94071

Tanya C. writes: Ever watched the movie  "You've Got Mail"? Well, this book store is dead-on the cute children's book store that Meg Ryan ran in the movie. StoryBook Lane is owned by a school teacher whose lifelong dream was to open a children's book store. It is…

KCNL Channel 104.9 FM

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Celeste B. writes: Because I don't want to WALK IT OUT or DO THE SUPERMAN, this station is a blessing to me. Without it, I'd listen to nothing but NPR or my Ipod. And sometimes that just gets a little old.

So thank you 104.9 for fulfilling all my commercial radio…