Pausa Bar & Cookery

Pausa Bar & Cookery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Greg VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was average at best. Razor clams were gritty (not properly cleaned), the burrata was small and overpowered by the flavor of the pea consume. The server was friendly and attentive, however, he added a $30 dish to the bill that we did not order and then waited to collect the credit card and bill rather than give me time to review the bill (he expected that I would just put my card down without looking at it). I feel this was purposeful. Totally deceitful. I may try again, as there are so few “good” dining options in downtown San Mateo, but I will certainly know to check the bill next time.
   

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   Kaela

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pausa, like always, never disappoints. The staff are friendly, and the service is very accommodating and doesn't appear to frequently, but are always there at the right times to refill a drink and give you a proper amount of time between sitting down and coming back to the table. Pausa has a rotating menu for variety but a menu you can count on. For instance, while the second to last pasta listed will change in seasoning or sauce, it is always a beef option. Then, a lamb option will follow. Pausa is always a favorite to go to for us!
   

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   MaryG VIP

   Minneapolis15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Did spritz happy hour, outstanding service, Hugo Spritz and Margarita Pizza delicious.
   

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   Quinton

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this restaurant, we sat at the bar and everyone was attentive and friendly. We’ve been here a couple times and the food and atmosphere is on point.
   

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   Marcelo VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and even better service! Highly recommended.
   

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   Jessica VIP

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. Food was unique and excellent. Service was above and beyond. I would absolutely return
   

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   Alina VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, great service and atmosphere! Cannot wait to come back.
   

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   kendra

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorite places to eat in San Mateo. They usually have excellent wait staff and of course the food is amazing.
   

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   MichelleB

   San Francisco17 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Horrible front desk person. So unfriendly and not accommodating or hey welcomed to Pausa!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had a great dining experience, food was top notch and service even better.
    

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