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McGraw's: Same Great Place, Just a New Name

Joan and Eddy McGraw have owned the venerable Belmont bar and grill since the early 1990s.

Many of you have probably recently done a double-take while driving along El Camino Real in Belmont and noticed the popular spot formerly known as has changed names to McGraw's Bar & Grill.

Actually, says owner Joan McGraw, the name is about the only thing has changed.

"My husband Eddy and I have owned the place for about the past 19 years," said McGraw.

"When we applied for a full liquor license, we figured it was a good time to change the name."

The McGraws bought the place back in the early 90s from the Ausiello family, and it's been run by the Scottish-born husband and wife team ever since.

The former Ausiello's was licensed only to sell beer and wine, whereas the new McGraw's now holds full liquor license.

In addition to a full bar, McGraw's offers a full menu of burgers, fish & chips and other casual fare. And of course the shuffleboard and billiards tables remain, as do the big screen TVs that are always tuned into the latest sporting events.

McGraw's is located at 864 El Camino Real in Belmont. For more information, call 650-595-9531.

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Claire Karoly September 6, 2012 at 06:59 pm
I need to see if the photo of Ardy Davaran is still on the wall - he was a beloved NDNU professor who loved Ausiello's!
Joan S. Dentler (Editor) September 6, 2012 at 07:26 pm
Well, then, you might just have to stop in for a game of shuffleboard some night!

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Christa Bigue (Editor) June 10, 2013 at 01:50 pm
Thanks Sam! You should also post this Half Moon Bay (halfmoonbay.patch.com) and Pacifica PatchRead More (pacifica.patch.com)! I'm sure our readers would appreciate the great tip!
Michael Williams June 9, 2013 at 04:12 pm
Strongly suggest Patch readers check all the YELP reviews of this business. Very uneven experiencesRead More reported.
don torre June 4, 2013 at 06:55 am
what do the local Belmont restaurants think of this? do these people pay a license to the city?
Joan S. Dentler (Editor) June 4, 2013 at 07:15 am
Hi Don....thanks for your question. Yes, Off the Grid does pay a licensing fee to the city, and soRead More far, we haven't heard any concerns by local restaurants. The food trucks provide an option to a traditional restaurant---pick up and go----and they are only around 4-5 hours per week (on Mondays, typically not a big restaurant night anyway). Have you tried the food yet?