Velvet 48 Wine Bar

5.0

85 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4104

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for happy hour
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 436-7933
Website
https://www.velvet48.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4104
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 85 people are saying

Velvet 48 Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Overall
San Francisco Bay Area
Best Service
San Francisco Bay Area
Best Ambiance
San Francisco Bay Area
Best Value
San Francisco Bay Area
Good for special occasions
Peninsula
Best Overall
Peninsula
Best Food
Peninsula
Best Service
Peninsula
Best Ambiance
Peninsula
Best Value
Peninsula
Great for fine wines
Peninsula
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Velvet 48 Wine Bar offers an exceptional experience with a "great wine selection" that spans local and global varieties. Guests rave about the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," including standout team members like Drea and Austin. The "chic tasting room" and "delicious appetizers" enhance the "great vibes" and "wonderful ambiance" for every visit.

85 Reviews

M
Mark VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine selection, friendly team, nice clean experience
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Michael
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hundreds of wines to choose, from local to worldwide. Knowledgable and friendly staff, chic tasting room, always great vibes and good tunes spinning when we visit Velvet 48!
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Barry
Chicago124 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been out of town for a while and missed visiting Velvet48. Travel delays be damned, I made sure I could visit tonight. The staff is by far the best around. Drea, Austin and Gasparé all took amazing care of me. I cannot say enough about this place. Great wine, great service, great people!
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Christine
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden little gem with a great wine selection, delicious appetizers and friendly service. The pesto burrata was delicious and the wine flights are a fun way to try a variety of wines.
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Michael
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place and the people working there. They deserve a raise for all the service they provide to their customers.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool space, hidden behind a small door on Lorton, you walk by and miss. Highly recommend if you want wine and good ambiance.
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Emma
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Velvet 48 for the Super Bowl & it was a great experience
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carol
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Server Andrea was a delight ! And the wine selection was wonderful
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Kathleen
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flight tasting here is incredibly well done. They pair, arrange the flow of service and the accompanying food was fantastic. And the staff was amazing!!
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Ann VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this wine bar from the complimentary bubbly to the great recommendations, it’s a wonderful spot. Lots of great options (plus NA!) for every taste!
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FAQs

Velvet 48 Wine Bar is rated 5 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 5 times today

310 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010-4104

Additional information

Cross street
Burlingame Ave.
Neighborhood
Burlingame
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
https://www.velvet48.com/
Phone number
(650) 436-7933

Velvet 48 Wine Bar

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