Remember the good old days, when going out meant a night of dinner and dancing, dressing to the nines, surveying the evening's scene from a limousine window, and listening as a crooner serenades in the back of a dimly lit restaurant? If you lived in New York City in the 1940s, you do. Transcending space and time, Broadway Grill brings 1940s era New York to the present day West Coast, right here on our very own Broadway.
A nod to Broadway New York - not of the quaint Burlingame variety - Broadway Grill revives the charm and glamour of an evening out on the town. With nightly live music, after-dinner limousine pickup, and weekly dinner dance parties, this bank turned Rat Pack-revival restaurant is truly one of a kind. Opened in 2006, Broadway Grill has continued to evolve, making its mark on the Peninsula dining scene.
Upon entering the 4,100-square-foot space, the upbeat vibe is contagious, with the buzz of the kitchen and diners anxiously awaiting the nightly entertainment. Dark wood paneling, leather-seated booths and antique flourish furnishings provide a comfortable, yet sophisticated, contrast to the neatly pressed white table cloths. The dining room is dotted with miniature street lamps, unique cut glass panels, and a staircase reminiscent of a New York City subway station. Impossible to miss, the stage is set above the main dining room, presenting a panorama of talent.
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The menu boasts classic steakhouse fare with a few pleasant surprises, such as grilled scallops in a tomatillo salsa served with chorizo and plantain hash and Southern fried chicken with cornbread and mac 'n' cheese. The presentation of each dish is anything but typical. Beautiful and creative, each plate is picture perfect. The watercress and avocado salad is a precisely situated tower of fresh seasonal heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and roasted corn drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. The staff seems to have as good of a time as the diners, all pleasantly delivering dinners and smiles in perfect tempo.
Broadway Grill is one of the few venues on the peninsula that features live entertainment, nightly nonetheless. Known for Motown Mondays and Friday Night Dinner and Dance Parties, mid week should not be missed. This month features Dean Martin tribute Wednesdays, San Francisco legend Tim Hockenberry Tuesdays, and rotating performances on Thursdays. The ambiance carries over into Saturday and Sunday afternoons, too, offering a spectacular brunch buffet and live jazz.
