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1. All Spice – San Mateo

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • San Mateo

Booked 1 time today

Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!

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2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 65 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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3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 16 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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4. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 28 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

5. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(595)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 39 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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6. La Lanterna Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1004)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 8 times today

Open since 2001, La Lanterna is a family-owned business with Ramon Lopez as Executive Chef and Jennifer Villa-McGuffin service as manager. Prior to opening, Ramon and Jennifer were employed at various fine dining restaurants in the San Francisco Peninsula. With his own signature style, Chef Ramon has received numerous accolades and is honored to serve you at La Lanterna.

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7. Central Park Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1715)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Mateo

Booked 11 times today

Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine by Chef Ricardo Garcia, in the $15-$45 range. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Relax and unwind with a house specialty cocktail at our wonderful Martini Bar. We also have several intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement/anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 8 people for that extra special dining experience.For reservations larger than 12 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

8. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1706)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 23 times today

The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

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9. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(378)

Price: Moderate

• French American • San Mateo

Booked 18 times today

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

10. Mykonos Meze

4.8

Exceptional(1012)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Burlingame

Booked 54 times today

Meze is a traditional culture. From small gatherings for lunch or dinner having different mezes small sample like plates on the table to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail.Mykonos Meze is established in 2020 and set within one of the beautiful and trendy restaurants of downtown Burlingame , in Lorton Ave. The restaurant offers a beautiful and friendly ambience for all occasions. The outdoor patio is perfect for long, relaxed lunches or dinners with friends surrounded by beautiful bougainvillea flowers over our white and blue walls which gives you a feel of sitting in a greek island.

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shinazyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always presented with new, creative, & tasty cocktails, never boring.
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Central Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo
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JaneVIP
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time visit. Gracious welcome, attentive but but not intrusive service, great food and wonderful ambiance with beautiful holiday decorations. We will be back!
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La Lanterna RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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KatherineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a celebration dinner at Twelvemonth for three generations of our family, and it was so wonderful. The restaurant was able to accommodate two challenging diets (a strict gluten-free diet and a picky kid, who loved the kids menu). Our server, Furkan, was attentive and kind and anticipated our every need. Two people in our party had never been to a vegan restaurant and both remarked, afterward, that they didn't know that vegan food could be so tasty and filling (I agree!). My mom said it was on of the best meals of her life. Thank you, Twelvemonth!!
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TwelvemonthPrice: Expensive• Californian• Burlingame
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4.6
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KristinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Diane
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
As always, a beautiful meal with wonderful service. Our favourite restaurant.
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All Spice – San MateoPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• San Mateo
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4.5

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1. All Spice – San Mateo

2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

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

4. Flores - San Mateo

5. Twelvemonth

6. La Lanterna Ristorante

7. Central Park Bistro

8. Porterhouse

9. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

10. Mykonos Meze

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