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Avenida, San Mateo, CA

Avenida

4.4
4.4
283 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Avenida Modern Filipino Restaurant and Bar was inspired by the dynamic lifestyle of Avenida Rizal, one of the main thoroughfares in the Old Manila during the pre and post World War II era. It was named after the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal.

For decades, Avenida Rizal was a melting pot as well as the mecca for entertainment and dining in the Philippines.

Being the center of Old Manila’s social life, Avenida Rizal was also famous for its Art Deco as well as its theaters and opera house where performing arts lovers came to watch zarzuelas, vaudeville acts and stage plays. The theaters were designed by very well respected architects who were later honored as National Artists.

Avenida Restaurant would like to pay homage to the glory days of the Old Manila.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 283 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avenida offers a delightful blend of "excellent menu" selections and "delicious food" in a vibrant atmosphere. Known for its "big, delicious portions" and "fun ambiance," this Filipino gem is perfect for family-style dining and happy hour. The service is friendly, though some guests noted room for improvement.

283 Reviews
  1. Hana

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time there. The food and service are really good! We truly like everything there:)

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  2. Yurls

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a large family group - good food portions and presentations. Great customer service.

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  3. Anita

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been here several times before. First time was great and we were so happy to have a filipino restaurant close to us. Second time wasn't as great but it was during covid . Third time was good so we vowed to go again. This time the food was excellent! We felt that they really stepped up their game. Each dish was delicious. Service was good but they were busy so we had to wait to get someone to come to our table when we needed something. The room has loud acoustics so it gets loud when it fills up so it's an energetic vibe. We brought our own wine and corkage was only $15 which is AWESOME! I'm always happy with reasonable corkage fees. So happy to be able to get tasty yummy filipino food close by!

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  4. Ervin Riel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I came here with my family for dinner on Friday night, and the experience was very disappointing. The customer service was lacking—staff seemed uninterested and didn’t make us feel welcome. On top of that, the food wasn’t as good as it used to be. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but the quality has gone downhill. The dishes lacked flavor, and the overall experience just felt underwhelming. It’s unfortunate because we’ve had great memories here in the past, but after this visit, I’m not sure we’ll be coming back.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jason

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here at Avenida. We were not disappointed. Food was great, service was exemplary, staff friendly. Place was very clean as were the restrooms. We will surely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Yurls

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Will definitely Come back.

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  7. Rowe

    VIP

    San Francisco

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a pleasure to come here. Thank you, Dean, for your attentive and pleasant service.

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  8. gvchick14

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    2.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Based on the reviews, I was excited and had high expectations for Avenida. Cocktails : El Guapo and Aplaya Paloma 4⭐️, Lumpia: 3⭐️ pricey at $23!Crispy Pata: 2⭐️ not worth the $38. Funky flavor, crispy outside, but dry and tough on the inside; Relyenong Talong: $17. Again flavor was off. The spices used was not recognizable and not pleasing to the palate; Beef Kare Kare:4⭐️ saved the night. Packed with flavor and I was happy it didn't contain any tripe! Service:2⭐️ since no one came to check on us after the dishes were served. We were pretty much done eating and the server came by to let us know last call for cocktails. We had tons of leftovers for obvious reasons in my review of the food. The portions are generous which could explain the price point. I just wish the food tasted better. I shared the leftovers with my native filipino parents who cook these dishes at home and they didn't care for it.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. RAY

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding. This is our second time T this establishment and the service was a zero. Our waitress went on break and let us know she always going to do so, however, there was no replacement while she was on break, no one came to ask if we needed anything, not once, no refills on water, etc. The busboy would come to our table to clear plates often (there’s a limit of 2 hours you’re allowed to stay and dine) and we would take that opportunity to ask for anything needed. We saw the busboy the most frequent. Of course, when it’s time to pay the bill and tip is when folks come over to give their efforts and ask if we’re okay and if we need anything. We asked the person sitting at the host desk how many servers were on duty and he said they’re short staffed and they were setting up for a reservation upstairs. I asked, “well, what about the customer that is currently dining?” No real answer. Unfortunately for the server, we didn’t tip as we would normally tip (we’re big tippers for good service). The food is pretty pricey but absolutely delicious so we’re willing to dine there in the future but hope that when they’re short staffed that they’ll figure out how to balance the service that should be provided to paying customers.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my girlfriend to Avenida for a nice dinner. She usually isn’t a fan of pork dishes however this place changed her mind. The liempo we ordered was very tender and flavorful, and the cocktails we had tasted great. (I had the Green Goddess and she had the Pinya Punch) The sisig was also very good, reminded me of back home. Other than that, the service was great, we were seated right away and our server Lorenzo checked in on us from time to time and gave us great recommendations.

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FAQs

Avenida offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 781-3641.

Avenida is rated 4.4 stars by 283 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avenida

201 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
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