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Par3 at Poplar Creek, San Mateo, CA

Par3 at Poplar Creek

4.5
4.5
262 Reviews
$30 and under
American
ALICIA PETRAKIS
EXECUTIVE CHEF, PROPRIETOR

For the past 17 years, Alicia has been cooking from the heart at her restaurant on Third Avenue in San Mateo. Originally Astaria and later re-branded into THREE Craft Kitchen and Bar. With more than 30 years of experience in the culinary world, Alicia continues her marriage of seasonal ingredients, timeless traditions, and soulful approach to cooking at Par 3 at Poplar Creek. She is thrilled to bring new energy to this Peninsula treasure and takes Par 3 at Poplar Creek to the next level.
Alicia's passion for creating delicious food is matched by the welcoming staff that has been serving guests for years. A view of the 120 acre golf course is visible form every seat in the house. A full bar and curated 12 tap craft draft beer selection compliments the eclectic comfort menu. Guests are welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality. Par 3 also includes a 200 seat banquet room for large events.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 9:00 am–7:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (650) 522-7525

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Alicia Petrakis

  • Catering

    With 30 years of on-premises and off site catering, Par 3 can create the ideal menu for your needs and budget. We love love love parties of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are creating an intimate dinner for 20 or a large scale event, our team handles every detail for you so that you can relax and enjoy your event.

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to Par 3 at Poplar Creek. The place on the peninsula to safely gather and celebrate. We have both indoor and outdoor private dining spaces available. Please contact our director of events, Jenifer Chavez and fill out our events inquiry form for more information.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (650) 522-7525

  • Neighborhood

    San Mateo

  • Cross street

    Peninsula Avenue and 101

  • Parking details

    Huge parking lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Father's Day Brunch

    $59.00 per person

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Come Join us for a special Father Day Brunch 10:00am-3:00pm Reservations highly suggested

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What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

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  1. Tahoe

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the live music and outdoor setting! Food and service were great!

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  2. cabaretgirl

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I treated myself to Huevos Rancheros at Poplar Creek. Delicious and ample! My server, Mardo, was superb - friendly and efficient. Sitting on the patio overlooking the golf course was beautiful and relaxing! I was treated graciously from start to finish, and no one hurried me out!!! I was so relaxed I could have stayed all day! Thank you!!

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  3. jungwirth

    San Francisco

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food, beautiful grounds, and live music!!! Motown music last night, our favorite band Pure Extasy, keep you grooving and moving all night. They will be back check calendar, fish tacos, risotto, everything great!!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nice atmosphere. The staff is very nice!! Food is good

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  5. RosemaryS

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, good service, and nice views of the golf course.

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  6. LCMUNCH

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Par 3! Lunch or dinner you can’t go wrong, the food is fabulous. Easter and Mother’s Day brunches were outstanding and over the top. A must try!

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  7. SeanJ

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This is a wonderful full menu/service restaurant with a beautiful patio and indoor window setting overlooking the golf course. Many people don’t realize that since they think it’s just a simple cafe or sports bar (which it also has) as it’s part of a golf course. The new owner and chef has further up the ante on the menu and offers interesting events on special occasions like Mother’s Day Buffet today. It was a huge success and my wife was very happy with the food and the beautiful patio seating.

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  8. CBRBbwgfan

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I always enjoy the food, service, and outdoor view at Par3. It's one of the few places that make a Bloody Mary to my guest satisfactory. I now know that I need to specifically note my request, in remarks, for an outside table in on future reservations.

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  9. KatyC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the nicest staff!

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  10. Eric

    San Francisco

    235 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    235 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    This is my second time here; easy parking, good food and a great ambiance with a view to the golf course. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. We'd gladly go again.

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  11. yummytummy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great outdoor dining space. I come here often and this last visit was exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable - good food, atmosphere and service

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience , attentive service, delicious food. This place is a hidden gem!

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  13. yummytummy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food and service is decent although sometimes inconsistent. We love the outdoor setting, which is why we keep returning. A little on the pricier side but worth it when the food is good - just wish it was more reliable for every visit.

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  14. Tikt

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is awesome. Nice and fast service! I want to try their prime rib

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Large party watching basketball was very loud, not their fault but drowned out live music. Food was very mediocre, empanadas weren’t fried enough, couldn’t cut meatloaf with my fork it was very tough and sauce overly sweet. Drinks were slightly over market price, but strong and good. Overall, not a great experience sadly because we usually enjoy the food and atmosphere here.

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  16. LindaH

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We let our server know we had an event to attend and he made it easy to eat and leave on time!!! Great server, great drinks and food

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  17. BruceS

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Karen, our server, was very helpful with making menu recommendations.

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  18. myrne

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter Brunch was outstanding, food was delicious and attractively displayed. Even though it was a fully booked there was never a wait to obtain food.

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  19. Luv2eat

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Easter Brunch was a huge disappointment- food was ok at best. Bill was $330 for four people - 22% service charge added to a party of 4 for buffet style meal. We ordered a “pitcher” of drinks and got a pint milk bottle filled with mango mimosa. Table right next to ours had a regular pitcher but we were still charged same price. Asked for tea at the end of the meal and were told it was not an option. The location is pretty, decorations were lovely and wait staff awesome but food and price left a sour taste.

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  20. Dlynch2121

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Overall, it was all wonderful! Very organized and the food and service were awesome! When I made our reservations, I was given the option to order from the regular menu. That was our choice. When we got there, we were told that was not an option. My appetite is not big enough for a buffet. I was happy that they worked with me on it and let me take some of my food home. The food was excellent! You all did a great job!

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  21. Lisa

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Easter brunch was wonderful - beautifully set up and organized, excellent service, everything was absolutely delicious.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent service, great food, festive decorations

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  23. IloveItalianfood

    San Francisco

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Nice view of the golf course. Excellent brunch. Wait staff attentive and courteous. Noise level just too much.

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  24. Mawee

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to go for lunch, beautiful atmosphere lots of light, food is very good and reasonably priced, will be going again when in area.

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  25. Frequentdiner

    San Francisco

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The menu was kind of limited. Food tends to be spicy. The Caesar salad with grilled prawns was spicy . The prawns had this spicy glaze on it but the menu didn’t tell people that . Service was great . Wish they have more of a selection and more non spicy food.

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  26. RcKnows

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The restauranteurs of the former restaurant Three and Astaria have have done it again. Great food. Inside is loud.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and their staff is always efficient and so nice!

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  28. Pleasantlysurprised

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food wasn’t that good. We were there for Sunday brunch. Pancakes were on the dry side and didn’t really like the deep fried French toast. Loved the atmosphere and ambiance and service.

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  29. KealaniL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Friendly staff. Great selection of tasty food. Happy that bar offers many choices

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really like the food and the place is simple with a view (planes and the course). Would be nice if it were quieter and a little ‘polished’, yet that’d take away some charm.

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  31. LorraineH

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    i've been here several times and loved everything about it - from the ambiance to the service and to the food. last night was a disappointment. we had a 5:15 pm reservation - there was a group of 12-15 guys at a table close to ours and it was extremely loud. i asked the waitress if the heaters outside were working and if we could move out there. She said yes. when it came to time move, we saw her speaking to a fellow employee who said that the outdoor heaters weren't working that night. we ordered dinner and loved our entrees but the waitress didn't come over once to see if we needed anything during our meal. when we were waiting for dessert, two of us asked for glasses of water. She brought two glasses of warm water. I then asked her to bring cold water and she did.

    1 person found this helpful

  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Ambiance is nice, they have live music on Saturday but the other comments about taking a long time to be served is absolutely correct. We had to ask for a waiter to get us drinks after been sitting for 20 minutes. Not even water given to us yet. I ordered the Thai chicken salad & it was DRENCHED in sauce from the chicken as well as the salad dressing. It was so heavy I sent it back & after the time waited for someone to come acknowledge us, I didnt want to order again. Husbands salmon was pretty good but overall, not a place we will be visiting again.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. TonyToekneeTone

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu was excellent. Good to see Alicia conducting the kitchen and checking with the guests. The night was special, right down to the music. Thank you for a memorable Valentine’s Day!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super romantic spot for Valentine’s Day and live music!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go & enjoy your company.. Food is good espy the nacho’s

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  36. foodie

    Phoenix

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best pork belly appetizers we’ve ever had and definitely the best in the Bay Area. The flavors and texture of the Bacon Bitz was perfect. We kept the maple chipotle glaze to use with the rest of our meal. For entrees we ordered the Chorizo Scramble with fruit and the Braised Pork and Caramelized Apple Melt with sweet potato fries, requested garlic added to the fries. Both entrees had wonderful fresh flavors. Hats off to the kitchen staff, because everything that was suppose to be hot was. It is all too common now to get served lukewarm food. We enjoyed our meal so much more because the preparation and service was great. Wished we lived in the area, so we could frequent Par3.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Grace

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    When we arrived at the time of reservation, we were told that they had no table to seat us. They told us to wait for a while. While waiting, they seated two other groups who arrived after us. After 16 minutes of waiting, we finally got a table. The restaurant was not busy at all but the waiter came only once to our table to fill our empty glasses with water while dining. At the end, I had to ask three times for check. The restaurant was not full and busy. I had a high expectations from this restaurant after reading reviews but was disappointed with their quality of service. Food was tasty.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. hungryretiree

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I've always enjoyed having a meal at Par 3 - but now it seems they have increased and trained their staff so that it is even better! From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed as a personal friend. The hostess made sure I liked the table she was preparing for me. Our assigned server (Mardo?) came to find out who was celebrating the birthday before the birthday person arrived. Speedy service - excellent follow-up on any additional needs - and of course the sweet treat for the birthday person. Definitely staying on my list of go-to places - even though it involves me crossing the Bay to get there!

    1 person found this helpful

  39. Lindalsd

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely setting outdoors on comfortable lounge seating. Very nice place to meet with friends. Comfortable place to linger over drinks and a long lunch.

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  40. JohnK

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, not what you'd expect at a golf course. Delicious calamari to start. Nice cocktails too! Will go back again. Might even get married there!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Par3 at Poplar Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 522-7525.

Par3 at Poplar Creek is rated 4.5 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Par3 at Poplar Creek

1700 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Peninsula Avenue and 101

  • Neighborhood

    San Mateo

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 9:00 am–7:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Huge parking lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Alicia Petrakis

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (650) 522-7525

  • Catering

    With 30 years of on-premises and off site catering, Par 3 can create the ideal menu for your needs and budget. We love love love parties of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are creating an intimate dinner for 20 or a large scale event, our team handles every detail for you so that you can relax and enjoy your event.

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to Par 3 at Poplar Creek. The place on the peninsula to safely gather and celebrate. We have both indoor and outdoor private dining spaces available. Please contact our director of events, Jenifer Chavez and fill out our events inquiry form for more information.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (650) 522-7525

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