Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo

4.5 (677)

$30 and under

American

2 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-3917

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Child-friendly

Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.

For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Rotisserie Chicken
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(650) 389-6918
Website
https://www.risewoodfire.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Rise Woodfire's approachable and creavable menus are ideal for all catering and events. With multiple levels of catering programs available Rise Woodfire is the premiere choice for off site catering events up to 500 people. Please visit us at: https://www.risewoodfire.com/catering/<br />
Private party facilities
With multiple spaces and programs to choose from Rise Woodfire is capable of conducting events up to 300 people. Please visit our website: https://www.risewoodfire.com/san-mateo-events/
Private party contact
Elham Larsen: (650) 389-6918
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-3917
Area
San Mateo
Cross Street
B Street and 1st Avenue (at the Cal Train Station)
Parking details
Parking directly outside and garage parking directly under the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located at the Cal Train Station in Downtown San Mateo. With the best parking options anywhere downtown.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 677 people are saying

Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie in San Mateo is praised for its "great pizza" and efficient service, making it a favorite for locals. The ambiance is inviting, and diners appreciate its proximity to the train station. Notably, the "burrata pizza" and attentive service receive commendations. Despite occasional service hiccups, many patrons plan to return.

677 Reviews

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Madison
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Service was so bad that it really took away from our experience. Lots of people working for the Father’s Day holiday, but the line of tables ours was in was completely forgotten about. The table next to us had to flag someone down for everything just as we did. We waited so patiently for any service but at some point you just have to call it what it is- Super awful service. Except for the few people bussing tables and delivering food, they were very kind and helpful when we didn’t even know who our waiter was.
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Amy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Busy, but service was slow. When the waitress finally greeted us, she was like are “ a second you guys ready to orser” and I personally like to have a drink order taken first! it’s happened the last few times I’ve been there.
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Timothy
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is awesome! The food was so good and the ambiance was very chill. We will be back!
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Angela
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They were too busy! Had to wait long time for the staff to come. I was asking for a plastic cup for my 19 months old grandson. The waitress forgot. She also forgot our corn bread. No one comes around to refill water, had to ask twice. Our desserts were taking forever to deliver to our table. Just not a good experience this time.
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Serena
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our daughter loves coming here for the cheese pizza while she watches Caltrain pass. She thinks it's so cool for the station to be right there. Their pizzas are thin and very delicious.
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Jill VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Been here many times. Never had issues. This time 3 out of 4 had poor/mediocre food. Appetizer came out first as it should. Within two mins of having it they brought out 1 of 4 entrees. Never had time to enjoy the app. Then the last 3 came out separately. Told waitress but she only had excuses that made no sense. We will think twice before going back.
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Stephen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fast efficient service for lunch. Great pizza and Caesar salad!
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Kay VIP
San Francisco Bay Area49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food for a lunch gathering with friends. Pizza and salads. You can't get that combination most other places that qualify as "fit for a foodie." The strong selection of many sharable salads is the game changer here. They are all fresh and delicious. There is a "great pizza" on the menu for everyone to be happy with the choices. My guests are always impressed with the friendly service too. You train them well. I will keep coming back.
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Charlie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there on Mother's Day - a notoriously busy and crowded day to dine out. But our reservations were promptly handled, and we were seated right on time. From then on, the service was very good. It was clear the restaurant was prepared for the crowd. The food and drink came out promptly, and it was clear that the restaurant was not only adequately staffed for a busy evening, there were two gentlemen walking around, checking on us. :How's everything? Do you need anything? Rise is one of our regular destinations, but I was extra impressed with how well they handled the crowd.
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Jon
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Burrata pizza and custom date and bacon pizza were outstanding. Italian chopped salad and chicken cobb salad were huge and very good. Our server Linda was very sweet and attentive inspite of being understaffed. Will definitely return.
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FAQs

Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 389-6918.

Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo is rated 4.5 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Google Map for Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo

2 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-3917

Additional information

Cross Street
B Street and 1st Avenue (at the Cal Train Station)
Area
San Mateo
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Rotisserie Chicken
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking directly outside and garage parking directly under the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located at the Cal Train Station in Downtown San Mateo. With the best parking options anywhere downtown.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.risewoodfire.com/
Phone number
(650) 389-6918
Catering
Rise Woodfire's approachable and creavable menus are ideal for all catering and events. With multiple levels of catering programs available Rise Woodfire is the premiere choice for off site catering events up to 500 people. Please visit us at: https://www.risewoodfire.com/catering/<br />
Private party facilities
With multiple spaces and programs to choose from Rise Woodfire is capable of conducting events up to 300 people. Please visit our website: https://www.risewoodfire.com/san-mateo-events/
Private party contact
Elham Larsen: (650) 389-6918

Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie - San Mateo

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

The Grand Main Dining room

The Train Car space

The All Season Covered Patio

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What 677 people are saying

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Loved For

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