Peninsula
IT’S ITALIA RESTAURANT, 401 Main Street,
Half Moon Bay, Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11-3, 650.726.4444, www.itsitaliarestaurant.com Located in downtown Half Moon Bay, breathe in the fresh coastal air and enjoy dishes from “The Bake Shop,” “the Costal Farm Egg,” or the “Fieldtrip” sections on the menu. Settle into the warmth of the award winning interiors… a Tuscan courtyard with rustic stone fireplaces and a fountain, or inside dining areas amid wood, glass, and stone walls. From Eggs Benedict on Polenta Cakes to House Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd, to the Flower Nursery Gin Fizz, we look forward to seeing you at It’s Italia! Dog Friendly courtyard. Reservations suggested. T
MOSS BEACH DISTILLERY,
140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, Sunday Brunch, 650.728.5595, www.mossbeachdistillery.com Tucked away in the cozy town of Moss Beach is the Moss Beach Distillery. The former speakeasy boasting California cuisine offers a bottomless mimosa and champagne brunch every Sunday from 11am-2:00. Come appreciate the spectacular California coastline from every seat in the house over the house-made Crab Cake Benedict or the grilled Skirt Steak. Cap off brunch with a famous Distillery Bloody Mary on the Seal Cove Patio set with blankets and fire pits where your dogs are welcome to join in the relaxation. ^ T
OSTERIA COPPA,
139 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 650.579.6021, osteriacoppa.com Voted “Best Italian Restaurant in the Bay Area” four years running by Best of the Baylist, this farm-fresh modern Italian restaurant has a cult following. Known for handmade pasta, house-cured salami, and thin-crust pizza, the new brunch menu features bottomless Mimosas, a DIY Bloody Mary Bar, Poached Egg Bruschetta with Prosciutto and Parmesan Fonduta, or an Amatriciana Breakfast Pizza with Pancetta, Red Onion, Chilies, Pecorino, and a Farm Egg. Start with our housemade Warm Banana Bread with Whipped Creme Fraiche. Covered, heated outdoor patio. T
SAMS CHOWDER HOUSE,
4210 N. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, and 185 University Ave, Palo Alto, samschowderhouse.com Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant in the Bay Area” by San Francisco’s Best of the Baylist, Sam’s is perfect for cozy weekend brunches. Enjoy our Oyster Bar, Clam Chowder, daily fresh fish, weekend brunch specials, or Sam’s award-winning Lobster Roll, voted top five “BEST SANDWICHES IN AMERICA” by NBC’s The Today Show. Experience outdoor oceanfront dining, pet-friendly patio, fire pits and Adirondack chairs in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy bottomless Mimosas and a DIY Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays inavailable.~~PaloAlto.Fullbarandkidsmenu ^T