Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink

3140 Bay Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kristin G. writes: I went to the Oasis to watch a friend's hockey game.  They offered (I didn'e have to ask) to let me bring my bike inside the building to lock it.  This was very nice since they didn't have a bike rack outside.  The spectator area was modest, but had…

Fox Theatre

2215 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Marcella N. writes: INTIMATE.  I love this little theater- I think it may have been a saloon in the 1800s.  House of Floyd played for hours..thank you!
Super friendly staff, awesome sound system, great crowd, good beer.  Totally worth the drive to RWC.

The Little Fox Theater

2209 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Connie C. writes: I used to work on Broadway a block from the historic Fox Theater back in 2000. Back then, it was closed for restoration, and I would imagine how beautiful and grand it was during its glory days in the 20's. I hadn't been to the Fox since it reopened…

Precision Tune Auto Care

1304 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Jennifer P. writes: What a relief to have found an honest auto repair shop!  As a woman I am used to feeling like I've been taken advantage of by most auto mechanics.  Not here, though!  I've frequently picked up my car from this shop feeling great!

More than once, Tom,…

Sequoia Veterinary Hospital

1409 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Laura 'jinx.tv' K. writes: I would recommend Sequoia Veterinary Hospital to anyone on the Peninsula searching for a veterinarian. The support staff is great and obviously loves animals. They encourage people with vet-phobic dogs to bring their dog by any time to get a treat so…

Sodini's

727 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kayt d. writes: I like this place for the extensive karaoke list and local dive bar ambiance. ... But where do these "locals" come from? Does Sodini's bus them in? Call me cynical but they don't make folks like these anymore, not in the Bay Area-- and especially not…

Naranjos Taqueria

2647 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

isaias J. writes: So I'm driving back home from a long bike ride in Marin and all I can think about is Mexican food. I'm strongly biased towards going to my regular Mexican joint (El Grullense) because I'm super hungry and am not sure that I want to branch out.

Well…

Seniore's Pizza

373 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Setareh N. writes: It used to be Straw Hat Pizza but sometime this year they changed it to Seniores
this place has the best salad bar ever...what determines a great salad bar is that they have kidney and garbanzo beans and some non salad items like fruit, pasta salad,…

Tacos el Grullense E&E

999 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Nikki S. writes: Why are there 100 Tacos el Grullense within a 1 mile radius of my house?  I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know that I thank heaven every drunken night that i need some greasy food in my belly that they're there.

If you're looking…

Tuesday Morning Inc

1295 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

m e l i s s a A. writes: The first time I stepped into a Tuesday Morning was 2 years ago. I walked into the San Mateo location, and thought I had walked into a Goodwill. It was a place cluttered with ugly junk. I vowed never to step foot in a Tuesday Morning ever again.

Flash…

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

2098 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I came here for dinner and a movie last night (what a KICKIN way to ring in the New Year, huh) as the kiddos were out of town and we wanted to pretend we were normal civilians.

It being January 1st, not a lot of places were open, so we…

Carlsen Porsche

3636 Haven Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Audrey B. writes: I had one of the best car experiences that I've ever had here. Found the staff to be pleasant, knowledgeable, and totally relaxed about everything. They showed us the different cars, let us drive some of them and then applied zero pressure to buy,…

Caltrain

1250 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070

Gabriel D. writes: Since I started working in Silicon Valley, I've tried pretty much every combination of commutes possible:

1) Drive alone
2) Carpool with people I work with
3) Carpool with people I live with
4) Carpool with people I don't work or live with
5) Carpool to…

Fashion Tailoring

1153 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Monica A. writes: This place was awesome! She hemmed my brand new Seven jeans and kept the bottom the same (a little bit ragged, for style). And she only charged my $20!! This place rocks.

Pilates on the Peninsula

1735 E Bayshore Rd
# 4
Redwood City, CA 94063

becca w. writes: I love this studio!!! I'm currently taking the beginners pilates series taught by Christina.  She's a really great teacher and excels at guiding the class through all the basics while still taking in to account everyone's varied levels of experience…

Joy Meadow

701 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Laura 'jinx.tv' K. writes: I tricked a friend into going to an event here called "Tea and Tarot", and it was rather fun and the food was delicious. We sat at a big table with a bunch of (weird) strangers and learned a bit about tarot while they brought us course after course…

Soar Medical Center

500 Arguello St
Ste 100
Redwood City, CA 94063

Mike B. writes: I first learned of SOAR when my wife broke a bone in her foot a couple years ago.  She was very happy with the service she received from an ortho physician at SOAR.

So when I had shoulder weakeness earlier this year, I talked to an MD friend of mine…

Medium Rare

Redwood City, CA 94065

kim n. writes: Gotta agree with Anne J here...Medium Rare is the way to go..Im a huge NY Steak fan and so if you go anywhere past that it' s already going downhill. Good crust on the outside and warm pink/red center....

Bon Appetit 500 Cafe

500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94065

jennifer b. writes: I cannot tell you enough HOW COOL THIS PLACE IS !!!!!!

I work near by and I went with an ex-Oracle employee, and guess what?? You really do not need to work there to eat there !!!!!  

I am not saying that you might be stopped, but for people who work…

Movoto

1155 Broadway St
Ste 205
Redwood City, CA 94063

Rachel R. writes: Movoto is a nice addition to Zillow and alternative to MLS, allowing you to search for homes for sale, see photos and list house features.  Not just a website, Movoto is a full-service real estate brokerage.  My friend used one of their agents and…

Bank of America

760 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ed H. writes: What a great branch. May get a little busy but the tellers are super friendly and very helpful. If they're not busy they're always happy to chat it up. Have an issue? you'll find the staff here is always willing to find a solution for you, as long as…

1258

1258 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94070

Jennifer B. writes: 1258 is a new Hair Studio in Menlo Park, with top notch hair stylists, modern decor, and a convenient location.  I see Lisa, who does a phenominal job with my long, thick, wavy hair -- she is a perfectionist and it shows in the way she cuts and…

Premier Dermatology

1313 Laurel St #106
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dana R. writes: I am sure her prices have gone up since I have gone for my laser hair removal. But at the time it was really reasonable and I liked the idea of going to a dermatology office to have the procedure done, just in case. I had three sessions and the…

Avenue Auto Service Inc

1600 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ryan S. writes: Great and quick service.  I've had a bunch of body work done here, and Aaron now knows my car on-site.  Approved shop by 21st Century Insurance, so everything goes through this shop.

Guy's Hair Styling

747 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Laura T. writes: Guy's Barber Shop is like a goddamn clubhouse with a big fat sign on the outside that says: NO GIRLS ALLOWED!!!!!!!!

OK, so it's true... girls are, indeed, "allowed." In the same way guys are "allowed" to come to baby showers, but they'd just kind of…

County Restaurant Supply

711 Old County Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

anna c. writes: If you need kitchen supplies, this is a great place to get them. The store is just pack with everything you need. You need a spatula? There are about 20 different ones to choose from. From basic to the professional gears, you will find it here. If…

Taco Bell

1103 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Laura 'jinx.tv' K. writes: Taco Bell was the first place I ever worked. At 17, they were the only place that would hire freakish me. They then proceeded to make me wear a hairnet over my mohawk, a polyester kerchief over that, brown polyester pants and a fitted brown polyester…

Cost Plus World Market

890 Jefferson Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: Sort of a strange place for a Cost Plus.  It's big and spacious compared to others but I'm not sure it's the best spot for a Cost Plus, or the best kind of store to put in this location.

It's funny, Cost Plus seems to be what Pier 1 was 20 years ago.…

Redwood City Police Department

1301 Maple St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Tammy A. writes: It's only tough to find the police station the first time. Then you feel like it's your little secret. Pretty cool building, as far as police stations go. Two stars for that.

An extra star for everyone that I've dealt with at the police station; they…

Pacific Shores Club One

1100 Seaport Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Anna Marie P. writes: In addition to the top-notch facilities, this gym has great instructors. I take yoga three times a week during lunch with three different instructors, all of whom have plenty to offer.

Their website is always updated with new clinics and workshops:…

Morrison School Supplies

400 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kristina R. writes: This is my school supply store of choice, when I have the time (or gas $$) to come over from SF.  They have pretty much everything you'll need to stock up and fill your classroom with lots of academic goodies.  

Just a smidgen of what they have:  Big…

Siamese Kitchen

637 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

lucy k. writes: Wow, I've lived in this neighborhood for three years now and have never been to this great restaurant til today! Four of us shared a sumptuous array of delightful dishes. Chili paste prawns, numerous curry delights, and wicked-good spring rolls.…

Klebaner Alek DDS

990 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Charles S. writes: Great Dentist. Personable, knowledgable and cost concious.

Plantation Coffee Roastery

668 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

David P. writes: Totally unpretentious local coffee shop. For a hundred reasons better than any corporate coffee shop around. Little in the way of decor or anything, but it makes it feel more real and cozy that they are not trying to compete in the "drink experience"…

Panaderia Michoacan 2

2940 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

kim n. writes: Alfonso L pretty much summed up all the stuff I was going to say  about the place. However, they also have the traditional case of Paletes sitting at the cash reigster where the co-worker and I scored on some awesome strawberry varieties.

Scrapbook Depot

889 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jane L. writes: I'm getting sucked into this whole scrapbooking business.  As a consumer and hobbyist.  If you love crafts and haven't gotten into scrapbooking, you must have really strong willpower.  

I mean, you can walk by this store and not even flinch.  I admire…

Smilin Dogs

131 Glenn Way
San Carlos, CA 94070

nicole c. writes: *******UPDATE*******
3/31//08  : The owner of smilin' dogs has read my review. As a result, he found it disturbing enough that he has been trying to call me. He also sent me a note by mail saying he was sorry that I was unhappy with my experience and…