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

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4 (3029)
$30 and under
American
101 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 13 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 3,029 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

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in San Mateo offers "fantastic service" and a "friendly and accommodating" staff that makes special occasions memorable. Guests enjoy a "delicious" Happy Hour menu and "exceptionally good" dining experiences. While food quality varies, the restaurant provides an inviting ambiance and remains a "neighborhood favorite."
3,029 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. Joseph VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area48 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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  3. Maya

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant every time we go.The deviled eggs are amazing.They didn’t have sparkling water so that was a lil sad but it’s still one of our favorites

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  4. Claudia

    Tahoe / Reno Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good but their selection is decreasing. Their getting ready to close

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  5. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Happy Hour menu and pricing is fantastic. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent.

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  6. lester

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations at 6pm, but was allowed in early which was good. Restaurant was about 1/4 full. I ordered the ribeye and wife had the snapper. daughter had the seafood pasta. steak was okay, snapper was not a lot of quantity, and seafood pasta was good portions.

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  7. Barby VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Paul Martin. The food is reliably great. The service is always great. I eat fish or veggies on Friday and they have good non meat choices.

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  8. Bryce

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding customer service at this fantastic restaurant. Our server, Anau T. Was incredible, professional and very helpful. We enjoyed a very special birthday lunch for a 100 year old neighbor and Anau went above and beyond to help our table of four. Thanks again and we’ll return soon. Sincerely, B&E

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  9. Victor

    San Diego12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Upscale restaurant and bar with average food that barely warrants the prices.

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  10. Faro

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation originally was at 12:30pm on Mothers' Day, but we came early and just asked the host if we can be seated. She checked and we were seated right away. I did not get a chance to ask her name. Our server was Andre, very Professional and quick service. The food was well cooked and tastes so good. We enjoyed our dining experience and would definitely come back.

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo also 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 3029 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
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 13 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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