Restaurants near Catamaran Park

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1863)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 73 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. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(103)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 23 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.

3. Elia - San Carlos

4.5

Awesome(84)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • San Carlos

Booked 22 times today

Elia is committed to crafting an exceptional dining experience for you and your dear ones. Our menu features authentic Greek dishes prepared with care, served in a delightful ambiance that reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and service.

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

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 19 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!

5. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2397)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 15 times today

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

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6. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(3012)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 18 times today

Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.

7. 808 Zone

5.0

Exceptional(17)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Foster City

Booked 2 times today

Getting tired of the same omakase experience? Too intimidated to even go to our first one? 808 Zone may be the perfect place for you!With a contemporary kaiseki meets omakase fused with western inspiration and unexpected flavor combinations experience, your taste buds are surely to thank you for delighting them with something unique and different. Every dish aims to bring something innovative to the table while highlighting the freshness and beauty of the ingredients themselves.

8. Iron Gate

4.8

Exceptional(3068)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Belmont

Booked 21 times today

Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.

9. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(603)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 28 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.

10. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1712)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 21 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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Angela
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a birthday celebration. Cesar, the Manager and Megan, our server were absolutely wonderful to work with! Food was authentically delicious!
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4
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Nader
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food and amazing staff. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. You absolutely HAVE to give this a try even if you’re not a fan of Italian food. Their Margherita pizza is phenomenal as is their cheese board and bone marrow appetizer. This is a food experience you’ll likely not forget.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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PhilipVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Been here for lunch and dinner. This time the kitchen was off. Ordered two Mousaka’s and both were served lukewarm . Had to be reheated, unacceptable. No apologizes
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Elia - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Greek• San Carlos
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4.5
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Tommy
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Jan 2025
Very good presentation of all dishes. Food and sushi were all fresh and tasty. Service was excellent, would definitely come back.
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808 ZonePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Foster City
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YurlsVIP
Chicago / Illinois •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
Great presentation- just the right amount. Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff. Impressive bathroom- their disabled toilet cubicle has heated seat!!
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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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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Flores - San Mateo

3. Elia - San Carlos

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

5. Vivace - Belmont

6. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

7. 808 Zone

8. Iron Gate

9. Twelvemonth

10. Porterhouse

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