Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in San Mateo

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1843)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 30 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. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(754)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 42 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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3. Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.8

Exceptional(1440)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Mateo

Booked 17 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

4. Avenida

4.4

Awesome(281)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

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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5. Tomatina - San Mateo

4.1

Excellent(143)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 650-918-5030 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!You’re always welcome at San Mateo’s Tomatina, our family-friendly Italian restaurant at the corner of 4th and B Streets in the heart of downtown San Mateo just off Highway 101. Located just 10 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, minutes from the San Mateo Event Center and a block from Century 12 San Mateo, we are here for any occasion. Tomatina is designed to appeal to as many people as possible, which is why they carry a vegetarian, gluten-free and children's menu in addition to their regular ones. Each month, Tomatina offers seasonal specials in addition to the normal menu.

6. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(590)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 11 times today

At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar to an eight-course tasting menu. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.

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7. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.4

Awesome(5000)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 118 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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8. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4903)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Burlingame

Booked 40 times today

Kincaid's translates the traditional fish, chop and steak house into contemporary terms. In a casually elegant atmosphere, the restaurant offers outstanding cuisine and impressive bay views. You'll find new classics, consistent excellence and a splash of swagger!

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9. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4448)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 27 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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10. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!o Hours of Operation: reference hours of ops on Pinstripes.com website and adjust as needed

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AnitaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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AvenidaPrice: Expensive• Filipino• San Mateo
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4.4
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jackson
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing, pork was goated. Will definitely be back and order the wagu
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)Price: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo
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4.7
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Noa
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a lovely experience at Pacific Catch! We were sat down immediately and service was so fast (we were done with everything in around 25 minutes). Our waitress was very nice. We were there during happy hour so we were able to save on our favorite appetizer (the guaca-poke). We also split a house salad and each had an order of the sushi taco trio. Everything was delicious. Would highly recommend!
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Pacific Catch San MateoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Mateo
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4.8
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Shay
Phoenix / Arizona •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
We enjoyed a birthday dinner for our daughter. Cocktails, food and experience were excellent!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Panfilo
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Oct 2024
Great place for Happy Hour/Dinner. Appetizers are tasty and filling enough where you can turn happy hour into a dinner. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. A group of 4 of us had pretty lose the entire appetizer menu.
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Tomatina - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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4.1

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

3. Pacific Catch San Mateo

4. Avenida

5. Tomatina - San Mateo

6. Twelvemonth

7. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

8. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

9. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

10. Pinstripes - San Mateo

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