Velvet 48 Wine Bar

5.0

81 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

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2 people

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 PM

Good for special occasions
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 81 people are saying

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.9Value

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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Velvet 48 Wine Bar in Burlingame offers a stellar experience with its "extraordinary wine selection" and "delicious" food, perfect for wine enthusiasts. Guests rave about the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" and the cozy atmosphere. The wine flights are "well curated," making it a "fantastic" spot for any occasion.

81 Reviews

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Michael
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 VIP
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 Francisco21 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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KelS VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST experience, ambiance, people and wine!
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Jose
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend, love this place. Great wine selection (creative and unique as well) and Drea’s the best. Make sure she takes care of you!
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Stacy
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite spots in Burlingame. The flights change frequently and are always innovated. The staff is fantastic- all are friendly and knowledgeable. We only have have small plates and everything we’ve eaten has been great. We can’t recommend Velvet 48 enough!
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Barry
Chicago123 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Velvet 48 - Austin the manager gave me a great recommendation of a Burgundian wine (I typically go Californian Pinot Noir) and I really appreciated him suggesting some new geographies to enjoy!
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Velvet 48 Wine Bar is rated 5 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 PM

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

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