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1. Flores - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(148)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 14 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores San Mateo. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features two separate private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
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2. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo
4.0
Excellent(3027)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 8 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.
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3. The Refuge - San Mateo
4.7
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • San Mateo
Booked 9 times today
As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks. We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.
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4. Pinstripes - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(59)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 7 times today
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Find our Daily Specials on the experiences and offers below. We guarantee we have a special for everyone!
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5. Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
Exceptional(1917)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 43 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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6. Benihana - San Mateo, CA
3.7
Very Good(102)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Foster City
Booked 64 times today
At Benihana San Mateo, California, our food is not only cooked it’s choreographed. You’ll find a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at a communal hibachi grill tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood, and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style. You can enjoy sushi and sashimi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in our famous, award-winning signature hot sake or a specialty cocktail.
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7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)
4.8
Exceptional(764)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • San Mateo
Booked 21 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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8. Mykonos Meze
4.8
Exceptional(1090)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Burlingame
Booked 47 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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9. La Lanterna Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(1020)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 5 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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10. Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo
4.6
Exceptional(1452)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 31 times today
Espetus Churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse. This restaurant began in 2003, as an homage to the Brazilian cowboys who would cook each night by roasting meat over an open flame. Today, this form of dining has evolved to a totally unique culinary experience. Guests at Espetus are seated with a red and green painted wood block on the center of the table. If the diners are hungry, they place the green side face up and servers will come by with a wide array of grilled dishes on skewers. Whenever they are hungry, they simply flip the block to red.Espetus has an extremely large and varied menu for guests to enjoy. Guests can enjoy items like sirloin steak, top sirloin, filet mignon, flap steak, grilled chicken, marinated shrimp, rum-soaked pineapple, pork belly, flame-grilled bison and many more. Espetus also has a cold bar with items like rolls and pasta.

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