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Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4 (3037)
$30 and under
American
101 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    31st ave/El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,037 people are saying

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in San Mateo is a "welcoming" spot with "fantastic service." The menu, though limited, features standout dishes like Cobb salads and shrimp tacos, with guests praising the "delicious" food. Customers frequently highlight the "great atmosphere," making it ideal for special occasions and gatherings.
3,037 Reviews
  1. Tom and Vicki VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner. We all ordered the halibut and it was delicious! Loved the Cajun fries and the Spicy Shrimp. And the desserts were just as good: chocolate cake and cheesecake. So sorry to see this restaurant come to a close. Lots of good times and good eats at Paul Martin’s in San Mateo.

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  2. Paul VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So sorry to hear this restaurant will be closing soon. We had a really great dinner here this evening, as with all the other times we've visited. Really a treasure that San Mateo will be losing.

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  3. Mike

    California Central Coast8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a Saturday and the menu did not offer many choices. No crab cake appetizer, no pastas, chicken parm etc. We enjoyed the Shrimp appetizer, the Cobb salads were were fresh, loaded with protein and delicious. Burger was a perfect medium well. The server was excellent

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  4. joan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was subpar. Menu limited due to upcoming closing. 😢😷

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  5. Melissa

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of a lot of stuff, not a big menu and some of the food was cooked improperly

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  6. katherine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The website said there was an all day menu available and there wasn't. This was disappointing because I intended to order from that. Only one veggie item on the regular menu

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  7. Debbie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So sorry to hear this restaurant will be closing, soon!

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  8. Steve VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place, it is always so welcoming, service is great, food is delicious

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  9. Nicole VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here before and had good experience with the food but this visit was a real step down from previous visits

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  10. Joseph VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon checking in we were immediately seated. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were not rushed into ordering and enjoyed our appetizers before placing our dinner order. The food was served hot and ready to eat. The food was exceptionally good. Table service was excellent. This was our 57th Wedding Anniversary dinner and the staff made it a special occasion for us. We are return customers and as before we were not disappointed. We will be back again soon.

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 212-7400.

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo is rated 4 stars by 3037 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

101 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    31st ave/El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
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