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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
Exceptional(1836)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 41 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.
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2. All Spice – San Mateo
4.5
Awesome(1104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • San Mateo
Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!
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3. Park & Howard Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1286)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Burlingame
Booked 20 times today
Park & Howard Bistro is a foodie's paradise with its fresh seasonal American cuisine and an extensive wine list. The reviews rave about the 'exceptional care,' 'creative cocktails,' and 'beautifully presented' dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, making it perfect for any occasion. One reviewer even described it as their 'new favorite restaurant.'
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4. Saltyard Restaurant and Bar
4.5
Awesome(745)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Saltyard Restaurant and Bar ! Newest addition to Burlingame dining scene!
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5. Farm and Vine
4.6
Exceptional(960)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Burlingame
Booked 4 times today
We are open for takeout, thank you for supporting us!Farm & Vine Bistro is the culinary vision of Chef Hakan. We are a new restaurant now opened in Burlingame. Chef Hakan brings the art of food on to your plate. His 25 years of experience in San Francisco and the Bay Area, along with his ambition for food and cooking, make him famous at local neighborhood restaurants. He takes classic dishes and gives them a personalized touch using only the finest foods from local farms and around the world. From our array of starters to our mouth-watering desserts, you're sure to find a new favorite!
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6. Vivace - Belmont
4.7
Exceptional(2385)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 22 times today
Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!
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7. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City
4.4
Awesome(1313)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Redwood City
Booked 1 time today
Mistral’s California cuisine focuses on serving the best local ingredients available. Mistral is a destination restaurant for anniversaries & birthdays, and has an off-the-beaten-path ambiance with year-‘round patio dining and water views, an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of outside heaters. Two private rooms and the covered patio are available for private dining, business dinners, banquets, cocktail parties, weddings, and special events.A note on waterfront tables:WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONSWe kindly ask that you and your party follow our dining limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on our waterfront tables.Your time limit starts from your reservation time.
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8. Max's of Burlingame
4.1
Excellent(754)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burlingame
Booked 4 times today
Max's of Burlingame serves America's favorite foods with an upscale style at affordable prices. Boasting "everything you've always wanted to eat, "only at Max's will you find a corned beef reuben, chinese chicken salad, ribeye steak, BBQ ribs and portabello mushroom pasta all on the one table. And for those with a sweet tooth, Max's sinful, awarding desserts will keep you coming back for more. We offer private dining for corporate or social events. Think of us for all of your memorable celebrations.
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9. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(533)
Price: Expensive
• American • Redwood City
Booked 22 times today
As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!
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10. Pasta Moon
4.7
Exceptional(5268)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Half Moon Bay
Booked 40 times today
A popular destination in Half Moon Bay for 30 years, Pasta Moon Restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available- in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast; (and not the most expensive!). You'll find a cozy setting for lunch or dinner, surrounded by old arched casement windows which once brought light into the Burlingame Public Library, and you'll be served by an attentive and knowledgeable staff.

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Discover best foodies restaurants in San Mateo

Discover the vibrant dining scene in San Mateo, a foodie's paradise nestled in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. This region is celebrated for its diverse array of culinary offerings, where every restaurant strives to cater to the tastes and preferences of true food enthusiasts. From exquisite Italian fare to authentic Filipino dishes, the area boasts a rich tapestry of flavors that satisfy both local and visiting palates. Patrons consistently praise the fantastic food, amazing flavor combinations, and varied menus available across these dining spots. The atmosphere in these eateries is often described as comfortable and friendly, complemented by beautiful aesthetics and attentive service. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to unwind or a vibrant setting to dine with friends and family, San Mateo offers an excellent array of options to enhance your dining experience. Perfect for food lovers, each restaurant in this locale promises a unique and satisfying culinary journey.

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