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Pinstripes San Mateo - Pinstripes - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.4
4.4
57 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Kid-friendly
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, All you can eat/Buffet
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Bintz
  • Catering
    We have extensive experience in corporate catering for everything from award ceremonies, dinners and charity events to holidays, picnics and trade shows. If you’re planning a wedding, Pinstripes is fully equipped to deliver a one-of-a-kind culinary experience worthy of your most special moment.
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled in the heart of the Hillsdale Shopping Center development, our modern and spacious venue can accommodate groups of 20 – 1,300. Host your next event in one of our customizable ballrooms, bowling lanes or bocce courts or first or second level patio.
  • Private party contact
    Pinstripes San Mateo Events: (650) 781-4721
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    31st Ave & E Sailer Dr
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Saturday Brunch with Bubbles! - Brunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Our buffet is $38 for adults and $16 for kids 6-12; kids 5 and under eat free. Coffee, iced tea, and soft drinks are included in the price! Highlights include Prime Rib, Omelets & Chilaquiles made to order, Belgian chicken & waffles, and smoked salmon! Our bottomless mimosa is $28 per person. We also offer Micheladas, Bloody Mary's and Carafes of Paloma or Margharita on Saturdays! *The buffet is the only available option until 2:30pm on Saturday & Sunday mornings.
    Saturday Brunch with Bubbles! -  Brunch Buffet Photo
  • Sunday Brunch with the Bunch! - Brunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Our buffet is $38 for adults. On Sundays, kids 12 and under are free. They also get a free kid's toy! Coffee, iced tea, and soft drinks are included in the price! Highlights include Prime Rib, Omelets & Chilaquiles made to order, Belgian chicken and waffles, and smoked salmon! And, of course, our chocolate fountain for the kids! Our bottomless mimosa is $28 per person. *The buffet is the only available option until 2:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday mornings.
    Sunday Brunch with the Bunch! -  Brunch Buffet Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Friday - Half Price Bottle of Wine!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Enjoy 50% off on ALL our bottles of white, red, and sparkling wine all day!!

    Friday - Half Price Bottle of Wine! Photo
  • Monday Night - $1 Wine & $18 Bottomless Spaghetti!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Enjoy a true Italian night with our $18 special: Unlimited Spaghetti and Meatballs AND our Signature Chop Salad. For $2 more, enjoy it with meat sauce. Ask your server for a $1 glass of our house wine!

    Monday Night - $1 Wine & $18 Bottomless Spaghetti! Photo
  • Thursday - DJ & Half Price Handcrafted Cocktails!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., our restaurant and bar will host a live DJ performing upbeat Disco & Afro House mixes. On Thursdays, enjoy any of our Handcrafted Cocktails for only $8! From a classic Moscow Mule to our signature Margarita Italiano. Make sure you ask your server about our Somerset Margarita, which is spicy, mango, and tajin.

    Thursday - DJ & Half Price Handcrafted Cocktails! Photo

What 57 people are saying

Pinstripes - 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Kid-friendly

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Peninsula

    Kid-friendly

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pinstripes - San Mateo offers a lively atmosphere with "great service" and "superb food." Popular for its "bottomless spaghetti and meatballs," the restaurant also boasts a "great deal on bottles of wine" on Fridays. While some mention service inconsistencies, the attentive staff often enhances the dining experience.

57 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service by Karen’s. Superb food. Great deal on bottles of wine, 50% off on Fridays. We will be back.

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  2. Karen VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to this location a a few times and service is always slow and sparse.

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  3. Tatjana

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a very good experience. It was our first time trying out Pinstripes buffet since we had visited for a corporate event in December for bowling and the spread looked great. I booked a special springtime early Easter event with my family and mother weeks in advance and even confirmed with OpenTable many times ahead. When the five of us arrived, it seemed that the staff was confused and made us wait a bit to get a table since they had not been ready for the reservation, and saw it only once we were there. Although it was a short wait, we ended up in a corner window table by the bar that was meant for 4. By adding on a chair at the end, they made the seating for 5 but those at the window could not get out without moving the seated person in the chair. I had to crawl over my mother a few times in my dress! The spread was a bit picked over at the loks and bagels table even though it should have been updated continuously. I liked that there was an omelette table, carvery station, breakfast buffet and pizza and lunch options. The fruit was also a bonus with great prawns next to it. However, I felt there was a lack of variety for the price ($38 per person). Because of the 1pm time (we were coming from south east San Jose for the event) we were very hungry so half of my party did not wait to order drinks and leapt at the small buffet. When I returned, the drinks had already been ordered and I wasn’t able to order for myself, and went along with the bottomless mimosa (my fault but it was because I had to catch up with the rest of my party who were almost finished). Not the drink I craved, but my fault for wanting to eat instead. My omelette was cold by the time I crawled around my mom and the extra cheese hadn’t melted in my cheese and spinach omelette. Still, I had a lot of food, ate as much as possible, but lost my appetite half way through (distracted by our conversation). It was a hefty bill at the end and I don’t think it was worth the planning and commute there.

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  4. Randi VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant of my friends and family. Great value. Staff adds to the fun. Thanks, Pinstripes

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  5. Wendy

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my mother’s birthday and everyone who helped us was wonderful, kind, and very attentive. It was a very beautiful night, the food was delicious, and the birthday desert was such a delight! Left very happy and very full.

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  6. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was beyond what I expected even when busy it felt like a chilled spot mix with adults and kids enjoying the vibe of just being there with amazing food mixed with great service. I was off on my reservation and to work with me and not turn me away made the experience worth coming back. Thank you J.S.

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  7. Robert

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tuesday is 2 for 1 night. Had the tenderloin sliders and chop salad. Good value. Service was great

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  8. Jonathan

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alfredo took great care of us. The food and the Arnold Palmers were fantastic. We will be back!

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  9. VikB

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very lively and active place. Not a quiet place for a quiet romantic dinner, but for sure a great spot to take the fam and throw back a few beers! Don't order the calamari app you'll be disappointed as the serving size is small. Make reservations as it gets very busy on the weekends! Also not a big fan of their turkey Cobb salad as the use canned turkey. Can't go wrong with the wings and flat bread.

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  10. Susan VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Order the salmon tacos! Delicious. Very attentive and kind servers, too.

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FAQs

Pinstripes - San Mateo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 781-4720.

Pinstripes - San Mateo is rated 4.4 stars by 57 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
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pinstripes - San Mateo

36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    31st Ave & E Sailer Dr
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, All you can eat/Buffet
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Bintz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have extensive experience in corporate catering for everything from award ceremonies, dinners and charity events to holidays, picnics and trade shows. If you’re planning a wedding, Pinstripes is fully equipped to deliver a one-of-a-kind culinary experience worthy of your most special moment.
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled in the heart of the Hillsdale Shopping Center development, our modern and spacious venue can accommodate groups of 20 – 1,300. Host your next event in one of our customizable ballrooms, bowling lanes or bocce courts or first or second level patio.
  • Private party contact
    Pinstripes San Mateo Events: (650) 781-4721
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