Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

Name: Rise Woodfire - San Mateo
Address: 2 N B St, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94401-3917
Telephone: (650) 389-6918
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

629 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Prime Rib
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(650) 389-6918
Website
https://www.risewoodfire.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Aufiero
Catering
A variety of catering options available. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to catering@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
Private party facilities
Parties up to 200. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to events@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.

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

Popular dishes

What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Child-friendly
Peninsula
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rise Woodfire in San Mateo offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." Known for its wood-fired pizzas and flavorful dishes like branzino and burrata salad, this restaurant is "an absolute must-try" for pizza lovers. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and unique train station setting make it a popular choice.

629 Reviews

J
Joseph
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here two days in a row - It was THAT GOOD! We had a party of 8 the first day and went back with just 2 for a second time Wait staff was great both times. Portions are generous and staff is attentive. Variety is wide with something for every taste. Pizzas are incredibly fresh, crispy and loaded with toppings. Chicken was unbelievably moist with a crispy skin. Wine selection is considerable. Deserts are also wonderful! Ambience is comfortable, but active and the area is worth walking around. OUTSTANDING in every way. This will be my "goto" whenever I'm in the area.
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Darlene
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food never disappoints . This time , all 3 of us ordered pizzas . We all agreed it is the best . The crust is out of this world :))
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great drinks, service was awesome, ambiance was great!
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Monina
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my 4th time here for an event. Each time has been exceptional, today was no different. We came to celebrate my daughter’s 22nd birthday. Our bill was reasonable considering there was 8 of us with drinks! Good food, good portions and great service! We will definitely be back!
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Eileen
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. My family of 16 enjoyed the food. Definitely a place to try if you haven't.
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SanM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good experience! Superfood salad has been my favorite go to dish every time
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Aaron
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall, we had a great time at the restaurant. The food was tasty and the service was decent. The only issue we had was that the jalapeno cornbread was cold inside. We told the server and he said that he will have his manager come talk to us. The manager never came and the issue was never mentioned again with the waiter. Since we split the cornbread with our entire table of 8, it was all gone so I did not pursue the issue. However, if they say they will have a manager talk to me, then that should have happened. Again, the overall experience was pretty good and the variety of different pizzas makes me want to give the restaurant another shot.
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Kimberly
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic lunch for our family today! Staff was amazing and so accommodating (turned down the music a wee bit when I asked about alternative seating for our table of 8, celebrating my father’s 85th). Food was delicious! Service was gracious and professional and very responsive. Space is exquisite!!!
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Gary
San Francisco
150 reviews
vip
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, love the menu variety and the portions. Services is very good. Location is unique at the train station, adds a little flavor.
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Marian
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had made a reservation. Due to traffic we were running a little late. We called and the young lady was pleasant on the phone and held our table. We enjoyed our meal. We all agreed we would come back again.
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FAQs

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

Rise Woodfire - San Mateo is rated 4.5 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rise Woodfire - 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 11:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Prime Rib
Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Executive Chef
Nick Aufiero
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

Website
https://www.risewoodfire.com/
Phone number
(650) 389-6918
Catering
A variety of catering options available. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to catering@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
Private party facilities
Parties up to 200. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to events@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.

Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie

Margherita

Chicken BLT

Menu

What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rise Woodfire - San Mateo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rise Woodfire - San Mateo restaurant rated?

Is Rise Woodfire - San Mateo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information