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A photo of Pausa Bar & Cookery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2039)
$$$$
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 56 times today
Pausa Bar & Cookery calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu consists of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one. In order to accommodate our seatings, we kindly ask you to limit your dining time to 2 hours for parties up to 6, and 2.5 hours for parties greater than 6. We look forward to serving you soon!Thank you for understanding.
A photo of Flores - San Mateo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(232)
$$$$
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 44 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores San Mateo. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features two separate private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
A photo of Hurrica Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1118)
$$$$
• American • Redwood City
Booked 57 times today
As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!
A photo of Benihana - Burlingame, CA restaurant
4.3
Awesome(5234)
$$$$
• Japanese • Burlingame
Booked 99 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.To make your experience even more rewarding, don’t miss out on our new loyalty program, Friends With Benefits! Instantly unlock member status and get a free appetizer reward to enjoy during your next dining visit. Register today by visiting our website or ask your server for more details.
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) restaurant
Booked 44 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo restaurant
4.1
Excellent(87)
$$$$
• American • San Mateo
Booked 15 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
A photo of Il Fornaio - Burlingame restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4571)
$$$$
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 55 times today
Il Fornaio is celebrated for its authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine, premium wine selections and craft cocktails. Signature dishes include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, grilled entrees and seasonal salads. Guests enjoy a charming indoor atmosphere featuring exposed brick and large windows overlooking downtown Burlingame. Featuring a plethora of dining options ranging from happy hour to private dining, Il Fornaio is highly rated as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Perfect for romantic dinners, business lunches, or special celebrations, Il Fornaio offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience.
A photo of Porterhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1849)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 29 times today
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
A photo of Elia - San Carlos restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(235)
$$$$
• Greek • San Carlos
Booked 16 times today
Elia is committed to crafting an exceptional dining experience for you and your dear ones. Our menu features authentic Greek dishes prepared with care, served in a delightful ambiance that reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and service.
A photo of Amara restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(101)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Belmont
Booked 19 times today
Amara is Belmont’s Mediterranean escape.A lush, lantern-lit garden with live trees, a stream, and twinkling lights sets the tone for dinners that linger and brunch that feels like a small vacation. From the team behind Michelin-recognized Rasa and Saffron, Amara pairs Peninsula ease with serious craft.THE FOODHouse-made pita and laffa lead the way. Meze includes green hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, and mirza ghasemi. Share plates feature braised octopus, oyster mushroom kebab, and Silk Road eggplant. Mains span whole branzino, Moroccan-spiced half chicken, a 40-oz tomahawk, and roasted lamb rack.THE DRINKSCocktails explore saffron, fig, fennel, ouzo, and cumin smoke, with a deep zero-proof list and wines from California and the Mediterranean.THE FEELSoft light, garden air, a citrus-cedar scent, intuitive service, weekend DJs, Social Hour 4–5 PM, and brunch Wednesday–Sunday.DETAILSEasy access from 280/101, free parking, and private rooms plus a garden for events up to 240.

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  • StephenGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •93 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food is delicious and unique. The service is excellent. Great place!
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    Pausa Bar & Cookery$$$$• Italian• San Mateo
    4.7
  • DawnaGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our waitor Henry was great. Love the grilled fish tacos.
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    Flores - San Mateo$$$$• Mexican• San Mateo
    4.6
  • Tom and VickiGold
    Greater Boston •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This is an excellent restaurant in all aspects. The way the owners redesigned the indoor part from how it was for the previous restaurants there is so much more light and attractive. The service was flawless, from the friendly professional staff to the little things like having our water glasses refilled before they were ever empty. Every part of our meals was delicious and well presented, from the green humus and pita bread appetizer to my branzino fish (one of the best I've ever had) and my wife's Moroccan spiced chicken to the baclava-and-honey-comb-ice-cream dessert. There is a great Albino wine by the glass. This is a little more expensive than some other local restaurants but the prices are well worth it.
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    Amara$$$$• Mediterranean• Belmont
    4.7
  • Elle
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 19, 2026
    Velvet 48 is my favorite wine bar. They have interesting selections of wines and always adding new and interesting wines from Europe and the states. The staff are knowledgeable and offer tastings. They are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The noise level is perfect to enjoy your wine and conversations.
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    Velvet 48 Wine Bar$$$$• Wine Bar• Burlingame
    5
  • mikeGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Apr 18, 2026
    My reservation was at 7:15pm but I came in early and they were able to sit us early. That was awesome. The service was a little slow as expected because they were busy. Everything else was great
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo$$$$• American• San Mateo
    4.1
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