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Porterhouse, San Mateo, CA

Porterhouse

4.7 (1770)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.
To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.
Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.

*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,770 people are saying

Porterhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porterhouse is renowned for its "best steak I've had in my life" and "impeccably prepared" dishes. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "wonderful ambiance," with highlights including "exquisite oysters" and "amazing desserts." Perfect for "special occasions," this steakhouse promises "a satisfying user experience" with consistently high-quality cuisine.
1,770 Reviews
  1. Joe

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service e was excellent Kayla was very pleasant and surprised our son with a nice birthday dessert. The person who performed the cherries jubilee was fun and entertaining. food was very good. overall nice place to celebrate any special occasion.

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  2. SURI VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for giving my family the best ribeye steak experience.

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  3. Dennis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming to Porterhouse! everything is exactly like it should be!

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  4. Susan

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bruno is the best. He was so wonderful with my Dad who just turned 90. Bruno made the celebration so special and even made a special dessert for my Mom and Dad. It is always top notch service at Porter House. Our waiter was absolutely fantastic as well. One of our favorite dining spots.

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  5. Celica

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was very good. Probably the best steak I’ve had in my life. Everything was fresh , and the service was very well. I will definitely be going back.

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  6. Annette VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Pork belly appetizer amazing. Filet mignon cooked to perfection

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  7. Barbara

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food, perfect place to meet friends for a wonderful evening.

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  8. Kristen VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a lovely experience here; knowledgeable waitstaff, variety for our group of 5, exquisite oysters and most importantly, impeccably prepared ribeyes. We were so pleased and look forward to returning!

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  9. Gary

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience - Denise was an excellent addition to the evening with her attention to our guests and the table. Food was great as always - thank you -

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  10. Toshiko VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Unfortunately, there were some loud men who were drunk and I they would have been more considerate to people who just wanted to have some quiet evening of dining.

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FAQs

Porterhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 579-5911.

Porterhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1770 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
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Porterhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
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