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Izzy's Steaks and Chops

525 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070-2713
650-654-2822
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Ranked #18 of 57 restaurants in San Carlos
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Steakhouse
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Enjoy a long standing American tradition - a great steak, fine wine, a good time. Their doors are open to all, and they have room for your party. At Izzy's Steak & Chop House, a 50 ft. brass bar is fully stocked and awaits your Mojito order.
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Madrid, Spain
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303 reviews 303 reviews
Reviews in 92 cities Reviews in 92 cities
322 helpful votes 322 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We went to Izzy's as close to our hotel although the location just off the freeway wasn't that inspiring, Our opinion changed dramatically once we entered the restaurant as it was cozy and obviously a very popular place. The gentleman who greeted us at the door could have written the book on how to be a great host at a... More

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Paradise, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I ate here a few years ago and wanted to come back, last night I got the chance. Again the steak (bone in ribeye) was great, I asked the waiter if they had single malt scotch, he replied they had all the major scotches......................No they didn't. They had a few of the obvious ones and a couple of others, but... More

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Los Angeles
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The wine list was good and the food was pretty good. Ask for no salt and avoid their "Izzy potatoes" they are really salty and greasy which slides into your other food. But the salmon was good and the veggies were cooked nicely - not over done. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Food was not bad, service was a bit slow, but I always seem to go back there when I am in the Redwood Shores area because the food is not that bad. A little pricey {55 for one person, but that included an appetizer of Calamari, steak, baked potato and steamed asparagus, all in all not that bad. Gotta try... More

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Mountain View, CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

The first Izzy's was opened in 1987, and it shows. The place was inspired by a San Francisco icon, Izzy Gomez, who operated restaurant/speakeasies during Prohibition that drew in a cast of colorful characters. What may have passed as an unique theme in the 80s has faded into a cliché of barely passable and unoriginal steakhouse offerings. Their feature is... More

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San Francisco Bay Area
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This is a first class steak house but it is not the fat cat expense account style clip joint. Izzys has it's won identity and is a local favorite. They started in San Francisco and that branch is going strong. Izzy's steaks are not the super marbled gut bloating block busters. Where Flemmings steak has thick piece of fat on... More

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Roseburg, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

My husband and I ate here the first night of our stay at the Hotel Sofitel, which is only a few blocks from this restaurant. We had a lovely meal and will definitely return when we come back to see family in the Bay Area. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Had a chance to visit Izzy's Steaks & Chops in San Carlos recently. The service was great, the cocktails well chilled and the steaks were PERFECT. The wait staff was even cogniscient of the timing with our 3 years of diner. Picey, but well worth it! More

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Redwood City, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

You can always count on Izzy's to deliver a perfectly prepared, hot meal. All the meat selections are excellent (salmon too), though my preference is the tasty skirt steak. Sides include Izzy's potatoes and creamed spinach, both fabulous. The baked potatoes are also excellent, with crispy skin and delicate potato on the inside. The bar is enormous, and plenty of... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

Made the 1 mile walk from my hotel hoping for a great steak. As it happens the steak itself was good, tender and well cooked, unfortunately everything else was poor. No real atmosphere, stale odour to the whole place, need of decor and inconsiderate service (they seemed to think bringing your main steak course whilst you were only half way... More

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