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A photo of Pausa Bar & Cookery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1863)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 73 times today
Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.
A photo of Flores - San Mateo restaurant
4.4
Awesome(103)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 22 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(758)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • San Mateo
Booked 18 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
A photo of Twelvemonth restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(603)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Burlingame
Booked 29 times today
At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar to an eight-course tasting menu. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.
A photo of Porterhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1712)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 22 times today
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
A photo of Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3012)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 18 times today
Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.
A photo of The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(379)
Price: Moderate
• French American • San Mateo
Booked 14 times today
The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.
A photo of Mykonos Meze restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1018)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Burlingame
Booked 26 times today
Meze is a traditional culture. From small gatherings for lunch or dinner having different mezes small sample like plates on the table to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail.Mykonos Meze is established in 2020 and set within one of the beautiful and trendy restaurants of downtown Burlingame , in Lorton Ave. The restaurant offers a beautiful and friendly ambience for all occasions. The outdoor patio is perfect for long, relaxed lunches or dinners with friends surrounded by beautiful bougainvillea flowers over our white and blue walls which gives you a feel of sitting in a greek island.
A photo of Central Park Bistro restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1717)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Mateo
Booked 10 times today
Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine by Chef Ricardo Garcia, in the $15-$45 range. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Relax and unwind with a house specialty cocktail at our wonderful Martini Bar. We also have several intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement/anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 8 people for that extra special dining experience.For reservations larger than 12 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.
A photo of Benihana - Burlingame, CA restaurant
4.3
Awesome(5047)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Burlingame
Booked 82 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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  • Angela
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a birthday celebration. Cesar, the Manager and Megan, our server were absolutely wonderful to work with! Food was authentically delicious!
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    Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
    4.4
  • BaltazarVIP
    Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I’m always seeking the perfect mix of service and flavor, and Porterhouse delivers. This classy Italian steakhouse pairs stellar service with mouthwatering cuisine. Armando’s humor made our night unforgettable, offering thoughtful touches like champagne and peach sherbet for my birthday. My friend Raquel built the custom drink menu, perfectly complementing the succulent cowboy steak and velvety filet mignon. The daily catch was thick and flavorful, and the twice-baked potato an indulgent dream. My other friend Dory’s jokes with Armando kept the mood lively. Pro tip: order your soufflé with appetizers for an airy masterpiece at dessert. Whether for business or celebrations, Porterhouse’s polished yet cozy décor sets a stage. Try me you’ll savor every bite. Can’t wait to return for more of Armando’s charm and the fusion of refined dining & genuine hospitality!!!
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    PorterhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Mateo
    4.7
  • Nader
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing food and amazing staff. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. You absolutely HAVE to give this a try even if you’re not a fan of Italian food. Their Margherita pizza is phenomenal as is their cheese board and bone marrow appetizer. This is a food experience you’ll likely not forget.
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    Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
    4.7
  • ToddVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Jan 2025
    Our first time there .exceeded all our expectations . The menu was extensive and interesting .the food was presented in the manner of a top nyc restaurant and the taste was fabulous . The cocktails before the meal were delicious and interesting some new to us . The lamb chops were perfect and juicy the ossobucco raviolis were sinful and amazing . Our friends had halibut and scallops that they could not stop talking about . Great service lovely staff and very good value not over priced at all. We have a new favorite place to take friends to dinner and this is it.
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    Central Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo
    4.8
  • YurlsVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Jan 2025
    Great presentation- just the right amount. Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff. Impressive bathroom- their disabled toilet cubicle has heated seat!!
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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)Price: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo
    4.7
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