€€€€ • Mediterranea • Belmont
Amara is Belmont’s Mediterranean escape.A lush, lantern-lit garden with live trees, a stream, and twinkling lights sets the tone for dinners that linger and brunch that feels like a small vacation. From the team behind Michelin-recognized Rasa and Saffron, Amara pairs Peninsula ease with serious craft.THE FOODHouse-made pita and laffa lead the way. Meze includes green hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, and mirza ghasemi. Share plates feature braised octopus, oyster mushroom kebab, and Silk Road eggplant. Mains span whole branzino, Moroccan-spiced half chicken, a 40-oz tomahawk, and roasted lamb rack.THE DRINKSCocktails explore saffron, fig, fennel, ouzo, and cumin smoke, with a deep zero-proof list and wines from California and the Mediterranean.THE FEELSoft light, garden air, a citrus-cedar scent, intuitive service, weekend DJs, Social Hour 4–5 PM, and brunch Wednesday–Sunday.DETAILSEasy access from 280/101, free parking, and private rooms plus a garden for events up to 240.