Millbrae food desk · Checked August 16, 2026

Restaurants in Millbrae, sorted by the meal you need.

A useful starting point for breakfast, dumplings, a casual group meal, or dinner before a flight—without pretending one restaurant is right for everyone.

How this guide works: These are unranked editorial listings selected for variety and verified against each business’s own website. No listed restaurant paid to be included. Hours, menus, and availability change—confirm before going.

Start with breakfast

Two different kinds of morning.

Choose a long-running pancake house or an Irish pub that serves breakfast all day.

MILLBRAE INSTITUTION · SINCE 1959

Millbrae Pancake House

The restaurant says its pancakes are made from scratch the same way they have been since 1959. The official site also lists breakfast, lunch, kids, and drinks menus.

Start here forClassic breakfast and a dedicated pancake-house experience
See the official menu →

NEAR THE STATION · BREAKFAST ALL DAY

Fiddlers Green

This family-run Irish pub says it has served Millbrae since 1991, offers breakfast all day, and is a short walk from Millbrae BART and Caltrain.

Start here forIrish breakfast, pub food, or a meal around a train connection
See the official menu →

Noodles, dumplings & comfort food

Pick modern or classic.

Both official sites show active Millbrae locations and direct ordering or menu information.

DUMPLINGS · NOODLES · FRUIT TEA

Social Eatery

The current menu and updates feature Chinese comfort food including handmade dumplings, xiaolongbao, beef noodles, rice noodle soup, clay-pot rice, and fruit tea.

Start here forA casual table with dumplings, noodles, and drinks
See the official site →

BROADWAY · OPEN SINCE 1983

Lai Lai Restaurant

Lai Lai’s official site describes a broad menu of classic Chinese dishes, including noodles, seafood, soups, Szechuan-style plates, and vegetarian options.

Start here forA traditional shared meal with a wide menu
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A fuller dinner

For sharing—or making a night of it.

Two Broadway options with distinct menus and reservation or ordering paths.

MOMO · CURRY · BIRYANI

MOMO & CURRY Nepal

The restaurant’s current online menu at 435 Broadway lists chicken, lamb, paneer, and vegetable momo alongside curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, and combo bowls.

Start here forMomo to share and a broad Nepalese and Indian menu
See the official menu →

STEAK · SEAFOOD · LIVE MUSIC

Sixteen Mile House

The restaurant’s site lists steaks, seafood, a cocktail lounge, live music, and reservations at its 448 Broadway location.

Start here forA traditional steak-and-seafood dinner or occasion meal
See the official menu →

Before you choose

Useful context.

Are these the best restaurants in Millbrae?

This is an unranked starting point, not a claim that six places are objectively “best.” The guide favors variety, clear first-party information, and useful choices for common meal situations.

Which restaurant is closest to Millbrae BART?

Fiddlers Green explicitly describes itself as a short walk from Millbrae BART and Caltrain. Check a live map for your exact route, especially if you have luggage or limited time.

Did restaurants pay to appear here?

No. None of the restaurant listings on this page are paid. Any future sponsor or featured placement will be clearly labeled.

How can a restaurant be added or corrected?

Email bill.wang@bavi.work with the business’s official website and the detail that should be added or corrected.