American
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with full bar and outdoor patio. Creative dishes such as a savory creme brûlée, desserts, warm Parker house rolls and herbed butter. Reservations from Wednesday-Saturday 5PM-8:45PM (last seating is at 8:45PM). Reported to serve meat December 2024. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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330 Lorton Ave, Burlingame, California, USA, 94010
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Last update on 02 Jan 2025 by HCMex
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55 Reviews
First Review by schoonerman
JJJraf
Points +35
Amazing vegan restaraunt and bake house! - Edit
This has become our new go to spot for date night or just to take the kids on a Saturday morning for the bake shop. Everything is delicious! Feels a little more upscale inside, but the prices are not too high at all. There is a separate bar menu if you choose to sit at the bar or in the outside patio. Highly recommend!
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mmeghani
Points +552
Elegant, with creative menu - Edit
Higher end, elegant plant-based, vegan & vegetarian restaurant with really nice ambiance, great service & great food!
Read morePros: Elegant setting, Creative menu, Great service
Cons: Parking is challenging, Can't order bar menu food in the restaurant
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Conniemm
Points +1781
Upscale dining - Edit
I was happy to finally make it to Twelvemonth. It is way larger and bustling than I had expected.
Read moreI had the house made soda which was tasty and also so pretty with a piece of candied citrus peel and little flower garnish. There are also a good number of wines by the glass or bottle.
We started with the crispy maitake mushrooms with a whipped ranch dipping sauce. They were really good.
I selected the Not Paella for my entree which had a crispy rice exterior with yummy cruciferous veggies in a delicious sauce. I liked the contrast of the charred, softer veggies with the crispy rice topping. This dish was slightly salty for me but I still enjoyed it.
My companion had the pear curry and it was also very good.
Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert so I'll have to go back another time. The choices looked great.
The wait staff was very attentive and friendly.
The restaurant is large and it was loud making it sometimes difficult to have conversation. And being a two-top, I felt like we were right on top of our neighbors and could hear their conversation.
I think sitting at the counter or with a larger group might make it feel like you have more privacy while dining.
I'm thrilled to see so many people enjoying an elegant vegan meal.
Pros: Upscale dining, Attentive staff, Delicious food
Cons: Loud, Close to neighboring diners
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joanna240
Points +325
All-star vegan on the Peninsula - Edit
I've been meaning to try Twelvemonth since they opened last year, and finally had a chance, stopping by for Saturday lunch.
Read moreOnce we found a place to park -- downtown Burlingame seems to have become the liveliest place on the Peninsula -- we walked inside the spacious, airy restaurant.
Our server came over as soon as we were seated to introduce herself and hand us menus. She remained attentive but unobtrusive throughout our time there.
The menu has a good array of options, enough so that I found a few potential items but not so many that I was overwhelmed. I ordered the chopped salad, which was delicious (and healthy) while other members of my party got a wrap and a spicy chicken sandwich. I tried everything, all excellent, and we got a dessert to go for later.
Since the Peninsula is mostly devoid of real vegan options, I'm thrilled to find a place that's closer to Palo Alto and much more pleasant than Greens (minus the view).
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-04
Pros: Service, Ambiance , Array of options
Cons: Parking
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Mkeckstein
Points +86
Best Vegan Burger! - Edit
We ate at Twelvemonth for lunch today. We tried two of the juice non alcoholic drinks and they were great. We preferred the one mixed with grapefruit over the one with apple juice base. For entrees we ordered a salad with falafels and a vegan burger. The vegan burger was the best I’ve eaten. It consisted of a delicious fresh bun, caramelized sweet onions, melted vegan cheddar cheese, and impossible burger meat. The salad and falafel were good, but not great. The dining room is a beautiful and comfortable setting. All the staff were friendly and efficient.
Read morePros: Vegan Burger
Cons: N/A
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raultra
Points +38
Five Star Vegan Peninsula Restaurant - Edit
This is now my go to date spot with my partner. Lindsey runs the shop and made the entire experience wonderful. The bar is top notch. Make sure to try the house cocktails, it’s like an alchemy room in there.
Read more10/10. I can’t wait for them to expand, fingers crossed a nice situation in LA 🤞 #Veganuary
Pros: Fresh hot buns, Revolving Menu, Large venue, accessible seating
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BrandiJae
Points +62
Amazing! - Edit
Great food! Easy to share and try different things. Very friendly service all 3 times we’ve been. Tasting menu was fun and delicious this last time we went! So happy they are in the San Mateo area!! Oh also the Bakery is awesome! 🤍
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Macarone
Points +630
Stylish settings and all vegan - Edit
First impressions were excellent with beautiful and stylish surroundings. It’s all vegan (unless you ask the staff who are quick to use plant-based, I guess in case it scares off the locals). The menu was interesting and made a welcome change from the usual vegan fare (which I also love). It’s different and vegan places like this are hard to find so it gets full marks from me.
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Beautiful surroundings , Friendly staff
Cons: Staff wouldn’t say the v word
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Chrissyanne
Points +1070
Elegant dining, good enough food - Edit
We had a reservation for dining at their opening hour in September, 2023. We took the Caltrain down from San Francisco and it's just a short walk from the Caltrain stop in Burlingame.
Read moreService was spectacular! There seemed to be an abundance of staff just waiting around to assist. If you looked up from your plate, someone would be at your table to ascertain what you needed!
I wanted to know what an ingredient was that was garnishing one of our dishes, and our server immediately went into the kitchen to find out.
I would definitely recommend the mushroom dish. The other dishes were just "good enough". Considering the price point on the dishes, I probably will not be dining here again.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-09
Pros: Attentive service, Beautiful interior, Easy-to-access location
Cons: Expensive, A bit salty
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Yippeeplease
Points +18
Delicious and lovely - Edit
A beautiful new restaurant with delicious and not too pricey food!!
Read morePros: Good food, great pasta, lovely interior and outdoor space
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JohnWaldum
Points +750
Delicious vegan restaurant/bar/bakery in Burlingame - Edit
Always love coming to 12 month. Menu changes slightly monthly which brings great variety. Brownie batter is a must.
Read morePros: Rotating Menu , Tasty food, Great environment
Cons: Service can take a while
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Zurv
Points +1190
Nice touch in the peninsula - Edit
The location is super nice. They have trees inside the building and outside has heaters and fireplaces. The crispy mushrooms with the ranch sauce was my favorite.
Read moreThe bean stew was tasty too but a little salty and not enough focaccia bread. The not paella was tasty with the broccoli and brussels sprouts in it but it could have used more aioli sauce and crispier rice. The bread was good with the furikake butter.
Pros: Location, Service
Cons: Price
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Twistolomew
Points +177
Very good food and kind waitstaff - Edit
My friend and I shared the crispy maitake mushrooms, the autumn chop salad, and the tamales. We finished with the brownie batter for dessert.
Read moreThe salad and the mushrooms were amazing. The tamales were good but not exceptional. The dessert was fantastically decadent.
We showed up on a Tuesday around 7 pm with no reservations and were told there was no wait for the patio - so out we went! The space heaters made it amply warm, and the atmosphere outside was delightful. Our waiter was great in offering suggestions and answering questions, and the woman who bused the tables was incredibly kind.
The venue, fare, and price point are geared toward attracting a zhuzhy-on-the-peninsula clientele more than the hipster-premium crowd that's more typical for a similar place in the east bay (and that I'm more used to). Given this, I'm glad we sat outside, as the vibe indoors felt a bit more pretentious from both the hostess and the guests.
Pros: Good food, creative menu, Kind and helpful wait staff, Excellent atmosphere in the outdoor area
Cons: A tad pricey
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rhrouse
Points +52
Wonderful - Edit
Fabulous plant-based dining. Unique flavors and dishes. We were very impressed and satisfied. The food was very special.
Read morePros: The crispy maitake mushroom appetizer was great.
Cons: Service was a little less than attentive.
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ScottCline
Points +3232
Exceptional - Edit
I had the roasted beets, the pear curry, and the malasadas for dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Great flavors, Very nice atmosphere , Helpful staff
Cons: Busy area- parking could be a challenge
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neil
Points +446
Edited 9/25/23 2nd visit, Awful food. 1st visit Wonderful experience, amazing tasty food - Edit
I meant every word after my first visit. Four of us went (my second visit) for a special occasion. The service and ambiance remain outstanding, but the food was a disaster. Something bad happened between the two visits, I can only think different chef.
Read moreBased on my last visit I recommended the beets. One of us explained that she can’t handle spice. The waiter also recommended the beets to her. They were spicy. And nothing like the first visit.
We ordered the Crème Brûlée which was described as having a hint of lavender. It was total overload of lavender and “pot pourri” would have been a better description. That might be what made one of us ill.
My special guests both ordered a pasta dish, it was a nuclear bombshell of strong cheese that was unbearable to even sit next to. Neither could eat it.
The $9 bread rolls were nice on the inside, but dry and stale, unlike my previous visit.
The Thai Curry was the one dish that was outstanding.
It was an unfortunate disaster of a meal that spoiled a last night with special guests.
Hopefully this is not the future.
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Everything about TwelveMonth is outstanding. You’ll need several dishes, 5 was about right for two hungry people but didn’t leave room for dessert. When I asked if everything is Vegan I was swiftly corrected “Everything is Plant Based”, clearly there was some kind of accent or image or P.C. overtone about Plant Based they wish to portray.
It was 5 for 5 on the dishes, every one delicious, beyond outstanding and service was excellent although a couple of the very young servers were still learning. You’ll be swiftly greeted with menus and asked if you prefer still or sparkling water and a pitcher of your choice is left for you and your glass is frequently refilled.
I’m not a fan of vegan cheese, yogurt, cream etc, but the beets with vegan, sorry, Plant Based, yogurt was delicious. That was my friend’s favorite of the five dishes we ordered. The $9 bread was well worth paying for. My favorite was the bean stew. Each dish had me puzzling what ingredients the beautiful flavors were comprised of.
Can’t wait to try dessert and also the new bakery which I understand has a separate entrance and is open when the restaurant isn’t. I’m also looking forward to trying the bar and outdoor seating food, everything looks very impressive. Worth the money. This restaurant skyrockets into local first place for vegan (hah!) special occasions but I suspect I’ll be going at the slightest excuse
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-15
Pros: Thai curry. The rest on 2nd visit was truly awful, Great service and vibrant ambiance
Cons: It’s on the noisy side when full., Was closed on my birthday! Not open every night., Truly awful dishes on second visit. What changed?
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ynwa
Points +2059
Outstanding in every way. Must visit - Edit
One of the biggest all vegan restaurants ever. Service is exceptional. Food is incredible and so many never seen before creations leaves you planning to return. Great outdoor and indoor seating. Put me down as a BIG fan. Amazing.
Read moreSecond visit was even more delightful. Check out dessert photos and save room for them
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-20
Pros: Food, Service, Venue
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2819
Fancy and non pretentious - Edit
Love how fancy it is while at the same time being non pretentious. Fine dining and top notch service. But not stuffy, lots of fun.
Read moreUpdate - bar bites now available in the bar area (different menu)
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-01
Zombiecynthia
Amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience!
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JessicaHoyt
Points +57
Amazing - Edit
I’m so happy I checked out Twelvemonth. The website said I needed reservations, but I went there without any. I was seated in the outside patio (they have space heaters). The food was amazing. Service was attentive and friendly. It’s been less than 12 hours and I want to go back…
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Friendly service, Great ambiance
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craycrayjmey
Points +182
Amazing expierence - Edit
Upscale vegan restaurant in San Mateo county, WOW! It has an amazing ambiance and aesthetic. The place is huge! The menu changes regularly, it looks like, but I’ll say everything we had there was phenomenal! Interesting and innovative dishes like fried green strawberries and savory crème brûlée. Paired with a glass of wine, I was in heaven, I’ll definitely be back and wanting to explore other parts of the restaurant like the bar and bakery
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mochimochivegan
Points +397
Fancy - Edit
Nice ambience but taste wise I’m not sure if it was anything write home about
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vegandoug
Points +257
Fantastic food and space - Edit
All the food was delicious and clearly marked for gluten free. Carrot curry had amazing thai flavors. Not Paella was also delicious. However, kitchen is a tad annoying yelling out the orders. Not a gan of chef Ramsey style chefs. Our waiter was horrible as he was duper slow to take our orders and was rarely around the tables. Had to ask for more water three times and remind him about our coffee orders after we had finished deserts. OMG, derp fried cookie dough and the soft serve were fantastic! Note, they serve decent sized portions. I’d suggest getting plates for family style to try all the dishes.
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villain
Points +8584
Best upscale Bay restaurant - Edit
Better service than BAIA and better creativity. The combinations of ingredients in the dishes are more to my taste than Millennium. That makes Twelvemonth my favorite fancy restaurant in the Bay.
Read moreUsually I have strong favorites, but everything here was so good that I genuinely couldn't pick my favorite main dish. For large plates, I recommend the Radish Cake, Japanese Curry, and Paella in no specific order. The portions on these large plates were great! I had a lot of leftovers. The Coconut Rice Pudding for dessert was very delicate, I loved the acidity of the grapefruit with the creamy coconut. The coconut wasn't masked with sugar like a lot of rice puddings.
The service here was immaculate. The restaurant is also family friendly, and groups with kids seemed to be seated in the same area. There was an entirely separate and large area with more of an adult/bar vibe, too.
Be aware that almost everyone who walks into the bathroom gets confused because the sink area is gender neutral, but then you have to enter separate man/woman restrooms from that area. It makes people think they've gone into the wrong bathroom, and people look flustered then apologize and leave. But it's the correct bathroom. That happened 3 times while I was there..
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-28
Zombiecynthia
Everything looks so delightful! 💖
Read morevillain
You've gotta try this place 😀
Read moreZombiecynthia
Can’t wait!
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GoodCook
Points +207
Plant based! - Edit
Great service and drinks and food. I ate at the bar, had the sweet heat and deep roots cocktails, the carrot curry and the crispy maitake mushrooms. All were delicious! I will be back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-17
Pros: I liked everything, Great service, Great atmosphere
Cons: No cons
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anir117
Points +491
Incredible - Edit
The food was delicious and interesting. Celery crème brûlée? Radish pancakes? Creative and flavourful. The staff and servers were incredible friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed and spacious.
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Vegantrvlr
Points +412
Wowza! - Edit
Amazing vegan restaurant. Yummy food, beautiful interior and a lovely outdoor porch.
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Forgot to add that our server Paula very friendly and attentive
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ChristianeBrossi
Points +50
Phenomenal! - Edit
The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is professional, and the food is fantastic! We’re so grateful that we found it!
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