Restaurants near Lagoon Island Park

72 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 47 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(758)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 56 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!

3. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(596)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 54 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.

4. Mykonos Meze

4.8

Exceptional(1016)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Burlingame

Booked 56 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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5. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.3

Awesome(5038)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 113 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.

6. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1708)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 29 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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7. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• French American • San Mateo

Booked 23 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.

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8. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4

Awesome(4464)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 42 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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9. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 47 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.

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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(52)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 14 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Antonio
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Enjoyed 2 bottles of an Italian Prosecco, reasonably priced. My wife enjoyed the duck pate and salmon entree. I chose the gnocchi and veal ossobucco ravioli. Simply put outstanding!
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Central Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo
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4.8
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LidiaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I arrived with my family (12ppl), and we were treated very nicely. Our server was accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious! This is the restaurant I come back to over and over again. Delish!
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The Barrel Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• French American• San Mateo
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4.6
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BillVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit and it was OUTSTANDING! What a great steakhouse! The food was delicious, the service was excellent and they have a fantastic wine list! We were a party of 7 and ordered 4 different appetizers for the table and each one was absoultely delicious. We all ordered different entrees and everyone agreed that we were coming back again! You will not be disappointed! Make a reservation today!
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PorterhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Mateo
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4.7
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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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Matt
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
I'm glad that BJ's does reservations now via OpenTable. Checked in at the front desk and the host showed us to the table that was already setup. Service was good and food quality was consistent as it has been there for over 20 years.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.4

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

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

3. Twelvemonth

4. Mykonos Meze

5. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

6. Porterhouse

7. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

8. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

9. Flores - San Mateo

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

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