number5kitchen

Ocean Friendly Restaurant Spotlight: number5kitchen in San Carlos, California 🌊✨ At @number5kitchen , the menu moves with the season — shaped by what’s available, what’s responsible, and what’s at its peak. Located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, this small independently owned restaurant cooks to the ocean’s rhythm, emphasizing local sourcing, seasonal ingredients, and whole-product cooking. A few of their #OceanFriendly practices: 🚫 No single-use plastics. 🐟 Seafood sourced based on season, availability, and responsible fishing practices. 🌿 Whole-product cooking: using trims, shells, and byproducts in stocks, sauces, and seasoning. 🔁 A constantly changing menu shaped by what is responsibly available that week. Visit the link in bio to read the full spotlight! 📸 @chickendropphotography #OceanFriendlyRestaurant #OceanFriendlyRestaurantSpotlight

Today this bugger turns 5. It's also National Beagle Day, which he absolutely knows nothing about but would fully exploit if it meant extra treats. Stubborn, food-obsessed, the biggest love bug — and the most persistent sock thief I've ever met. Happy birthday, Piper. 🐾 #NationalBeagleDay #BeaglesOfInstagram #SanCarlos #moretreatsplease

🌟 This Sunday: Waffles Only! 🌟 Farmers’ market, 9 AM–1 PM in San Carlos. Housemade waffles a few ways: 🥓 Gingrass smoked salmon, crème fraîche, caper, meyer lemon, pickled shallot 🍗 Fried chicken with our “next level” chili and honey butter 🍓 First-of-season strawberries, almond, chantilly cream 🍁 Classic maple syrup, butter & powdered sugar To drink: Papachay cold brew, meyer lemonade, non-alcoholic Negroni Sunday is waffles. That’s it. Don’t miss it. #sanCarlosEats #bayAreaFood #peninsulaEats #farmersmarketfinds #foodpopup #weekendvibes #wafflelove #brunchvibes #sweetandsavory #eatlocal #californiacuisine #seasonalfood #smokedsalmon #hotchicken #brownbutter #sundayplans

This morning I set up a little pizza station at my kid's school to teach a class about food and cooking. Folding table. Good old Ooni oven. A few simple ingredients. Flour, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and fire. I don’t make pizza for regular service anymore… but the moment the first one came out of the oven, I was reminded — I still got it. And the kids concurred. Turns out you don’t need a full restaurant kitchen. Just good dough, good ingredients, and a good amount of heat. Pizza may not be on the menu these days, but we’re always happy to fire up the oven for a backyard pizza party, special dinner, or private event. And who knows… maybe one day we’ll make a few again. 🍕🔥 #SanCarlosCA #SanCarlosEats #PeninsulaEats #BayAreaEats #CookingWithKids #PizzaMaking

We’re welcoming 3P Wine Company for a special Spring release dinner celebrating their newly bottled 2023 Ascona Sangiovese. Founder Dan Petrocchi will be in the house pouring wines from his estate vineyard at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, just four miles from the Pacific. Think coastal energy, bright acidity, and wines built for the table. ✨ 5 Italian-inspired courses 🍷 4 wine pours 🌿 Peak spring ingredients 🍫 Chocolate mousse to finish Featured pairings include: • Rosé of Pinot Noir • Estate Chardonnay • Ascona Sangiovese 📍 number5kitchen — Downtown San Carlos March 29, Sunday 🕡 Doors 6:15 PM | Dinner 6:30 PM (promptly) 💵 $140 per guest + tax & gratuity Limited seating. This one will sell out. Reserve now. #3PWine #Sangiovese #SantaCruzMountains #WineDinner #SanCarlosEats #SpringDinner #BayAreaFood #ItalianInspired #OneNightOnly

Valentine’s Day is almost full ❤️ Just a few tables left for our one-seating dinner. Six-course prix fixe · $150 Optional wine pairing by 3P Wine Company ✨ Reserve via link in bio ✨

This week’s hours:- Tue: Lunch 11–2pm Wed: Lunch 11–2pm | Dinner 5–9pm Thu: Closed Fri: Lunch 11–2 | Dinner 5–9pm Sat: Happy Hour 2-5pm | Dinner 5–9pm

📣 We Are Closed Tonight for a Sold-Out Event Tonight we’re hosting a Vertical Chardonnay Tasting Dinner featuring 3P Wine Company’s 2021–2024 vintages. 🍾 We’ll be closed for regular service this evening — thank you all for the incredible support! Here’s the special menu our guests will be enjoying tonight: 🦪 Chilled Oysters Yuzu kosho mignonette 🦪 Grilled Oysters Thomcord grapes & vadouvan butter 2021 Chardonnay 🐚 Monterey Bay Abalone Meyer lemon, abalone butter & bay laurel 2022 Chardonnay 🦪 Saltspring Island Mussels Nasturtium blossoms, lime & saffron 2023 Chardonnay 🦪 Little Neck Clams New England chowder, Yukon Gold potatoes & pancetta 2024 Chardonnay 🍰 Basque Cheesecake First of season kishu mandarin & almond Thank you again to everyone who made this event a sellout! Keep an eye out here for future special dinners and wine events — more exciting experiences are on the way. 🥂 #bayareaeats #bayareafoodies #sfeats #sfbayareafood #bayareadining #sancarlos #sancarloscali #sancarlosfood #peninsulabites #peninsulaeats #peninsulafoodies #winepairingdinner #chardonnaylover #santacruzmountainswine #bayareawine #popupdinner #tastingmenuexperience #wineanddine #cityofsancarlos #cityofgoodliving

As a small way of giving back, 10% of all sales on Saturday will be donated to SCEF. Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and we’re doing an extended Happy Hour — starting at 2pm. We’ll have a few specials we’re pretty excited about: • Fried chicken wings with our house-made “Next Level” chili condiment • Slow-roasted porchetta sandwich • 3P Wine Company Rosé of Pinot Noir Thanks for supporting small businesses like ours. Hope to see you this weekend. #cityofgoodliving #cityofsancarlos

Thanksgiving Pre-Orders Closing Soon A handcrafted holiday dinner — prepared by our kitchen, ready to share at yours. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a feast made for sharing — a menu that brings the warmth of the season from our kitchen to your home. Each dish is crafted with care and designed to capture the spirit of the holiday — rich, comforting, and meant to be enjoyed together. Relax, reheat, and serve — we’ll handle the rest. Menu Entrées Roasted “Cantonese” Style Pipa Whole Duck (5 pounds) 95 Our signature duck — slow-roasted, lacquered, and aromatic. Fully cooked and ready to finish in your oven for crisp, glistening skin and tender meat. (serves 4) Buttermilk Roasted Whole Chicken (3.5 pounds) 44 Marinated in buttermilk and herbs, roasted until golden and juicy. A comforting, classic for a smaller gathering. (serves 2) Roasted Porchetta (4 pounds) 100 Crisp-skinned pork belly rolled with herbs, garlic, and fennel — rich, savory, and unforgettable. A stunning centerpiece for your table. (serves 4 - 6) Sides Winter Greens Salad 30 Persimmon, pomegranate & honey Dijon dressing — bright and refreshing. (serves 2) Roasted Local Vegetables (1 Quart) 32 Brussels sprouts, turnips, squash, fennel, potatoes & cauliflower — a warm and hearty mix of the season’s best. (serves 2) Roasted parsnip Soup & maitake mushroom (1 Quart) 30 smooth, aromatic, and warm. (serves 3-4) Dessert Basque Cheesecake, Autumn Fruits & Local Honey 24 Creamy, caramelized, and kissed with the sweetness of the season. (serves 2) 🕰️ Preorder for Thanksgiving Week Pickup 📅 Order Deadline: Friday, November 21 8pm 📍 Pickup: Wednesday, November 26 5-7pm Order Link in bio

✨ SEAFOOD & CHARDONNAY DINNER ✨ Join us for a coastal-inspired evening where each course is paired with a different vintage of 3P Chardonnay — a journey through the years, from sea to cellar. 📅 Thursday- December 11th 2025 📍 22 Seats — Link In Bio (Scan Code) MENU: 🦪 Chilled Oysters+ Grilled Oysters 2021 Chardonnay 🐚 Monterey Bay Abalone 2022 Chardonnay 🦪 Saltspring Island Mussels 2023 Chardonnay 🥣 Little Neck Clams New England chowder 2024 Chardonnay 🍰 Basque Cheesecake Experience how our Chardonnay has evolved through the years — each vintage revealing its own story beside the flavors of the sea. 🌊🍷 #3PWineCo #WineDinner #SeafoodAndWine #ChardonnayLovers #Number5Kitchen #SanCarlosEats #SantaCruzMountainsWine #SmallLotWine

🍷🎨 The Art & Wine Faire is here — and we’re joining the fun! Swing by number5Kitchen to see a special drawing display by Master M.O.C A perfect stop for art lovers, families, and anyone out enjoying downtown San Carlos this weekend! 💛 #SanCarlosArtAndWineFaire #number5Kitchen #LocalArtist #FamilyWeekend #SanCarlos