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Velvet 48, Burlingame, CA

Velvet 48

4.9
4.9
36 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates.

We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.

Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants.

Thank your for your understanding.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (650) 436-7933

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Burlingame

  • Cross street

    Burlingame Ave.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Cal Train: Burlingame

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Especially love the ambiance and the wine recommendations from Drea!

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  2. gary25

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous and well curated wine selections - domestic, international, red, white, rose, sparkling, by-the-glass and by the bottle; helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff; and a nice selection of food for pairing. It's a wine bar I would return to again and again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, great service/cool employees, good people, and great vibes!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as always at Velvet 48 - best wine selection in the Bay Area!

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  5. Runner

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A place to go for a glass of wine and an excellent snack, such as cheese board or duck liver mousse or spanakopita. Many wines by the glass. Very friendly. Few tables. Seats at bar. Not romantic, but relaxed and pleasant. Also bottles of wine for sale.

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  6. KristinaH

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I spent Valentine's Day evening at Velvet 48 and it was perfect. The decor is beautiful, and the wine selection is not only superb, but it's reasonably priced. We had the 1/2 and 1/2 cheese and charcuterie plate and duck rillette, and both were divine (and the Acme bread was generous!). The staff were friendly and knowledgable. We will definitely be back!

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  7. AnnH

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    So much potential if they'd just improve the menu (the food was super basic) and dim the lights. Staff was great!

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  8. DeniseM

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Super friendly staff, delicious flights. We'll be back!

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  9. JaneU

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE Velvet 48. Just became a wine club member. Staff is super nice too!

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  10. FauxChef

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time at Velvet 48. I really enjoyed the ambiance. Very boutique and would be great for a date. Staff was so inviting and attentive! I’ll definitely be returning.

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  11. Friendship

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place to get a glass of wine with friends, although it doesn't seem to happen often enough. I love the staff and their knowledge, specifically Drea!

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  12. BrendanC

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite go-to place. There is always a nice complimentary welcome glass of sparkling rose and the spanakopita is back on the menu!

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  13. Cris

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was incredibly attentive. Great wine and cheese.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    De curated international wine selections are top notch. Best wine bar in the area. Was there was a business colleagues, and will be going back again

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it. Very friendly staff and great place for a glass of wine!

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  16. KennethL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great environment with amazing wine and great ambiance.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this wine bar! I’ve visited many times over the years and the service, food and wine never disappoint. The staff always has a suggestion for things to try if you don’t know what you want. They have a lovely little back patio that is peaceful and quiet while the inside is chic and welcoming. And when you arrive, you are greeted with a sample of their velvet 48 Sparkling wine which is delicious! If you are looking for a lovely wine bar to catch up with a friend, I highly recommend Velvet 48!

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  18. randiw

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shout out to our wonderful server Drea. She was spectacular all around.

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  19. Matt

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have a great wine selection. Our group of 5 did a wine flights tasting, sat inside and the staff were very knowledgeable anf friendly

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  20. crunch

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Very noisy outdoor seating

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  21. EileenS

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down, best wine bar experience on the peninsula. Exceedingly knowledgeable and engaging staff. Fabulously curated selection of US and International wines. Great place to spend a pleasant late afternoon or evening. We never fail to try a new offering and come home with a bottle, or two, or three!

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  22. ChrisD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great gathering at v48! The team is always accomodating to get us a spot. The spirts and atmosphere are great. We love the outdoor option which is great for people watching. Burlingame is lucky to have such a happening venue.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good appetizers to enjoy with your wine & friends!

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  24. SabineM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoy the outdoor parklette with COVID and all. Service is delightful and wine/champagne selections are amazing.

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  25. StaceyR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fun. Great wine at reasonable price point (everyday to high end). Knowledgeable staff will happily help guide you.

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  26. AnnD

    Western NC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Velvet48 for a glass of wine. The food menu is fun too. The wine flights are always a great option. The staff is knowledgable about the wines and make great recommendations. Also, the small glass of something to taste as you sit is a fun addition!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Am a regular though have one comment about the older service staff — I feel that they could be more hospitable and friendlier.

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  28. VikasD

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selections & customer service

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  29. Alexandra

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drea is always amazing, as is other staff. Great place to get together with friends or family for a drink and snack. Delicious wine menu that rotates often. Plus complimentary taste of bubbles when you arrive!

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  30. LynsieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Drea was great. She helped us pick some great wines and even brought out a map to show us where they were from. We had a great time and will definately be back.

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  31. Andy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We've been here a few times but have never been inside the actual building. V48 is doing a pretty decent job of channeling some of the nicer tasting rooms in Napa or Sonoma. Lucky for me the place is walking distance away, but I would definitely make the drive to go here for the massive wine list and relaxing ambiance.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous place and good service

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  33. EileenS

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful wine bar with engaging, but unobtrusive staff and hands down the best and most comprehensive wine selection. Food is delicious Perfect place for an apertivo.

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  34. KateM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Favorite spot for work happy hour, rarely disappoints.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice experience with great wines. Please continue to expand your food service options as I would come even more.

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  36. LauraM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is always a great time at V48! Hailey, Marybeth and the Crew are very welcoming, all are knowledgeable about the wines, and everyone is very attentive to guests needs. It’s been great going in and feeling like we are apart of he family. I would suggest one little thing…as it does get windy, possibly having a curtain where the plexiglass has been removed. It would definitely help in keeping guests slightly warmer during the windy days.

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FAQs

Velvet 48 is rated 4.9 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Velvet 48

310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4104

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Burlingame Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Burlingame

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Cal Train: Burlingame

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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