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San Mateo Restaurants
We have mined thousands of reviews of San Mateo Restaurants to discover the most highly recommended San Mateo Restaurants for you.
#1Espetus Churrascaria - San Mateo
Cuisine:
Brazilian
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8.0 |
| Food | 8.5 |
| Food | 8.5 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
710 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
Description: "Welcome to Espetus Churrascaria!" The flavors of Brazil come alive at Espetus with the Bay Area's very first Rodizio Style restaurant. The concept is simple; serve the meat straight from the fire on ...Read more
#2Hotaru Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine:
Sushi
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8.0 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
| Food | 7.5 |
| Food | 5 |
33 E 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401-4010
Description: This bright, immaculate spot offers one of the best values for Japanese food in San Mateo. Try the tonkatsu, a lightly breaded, crispy pork cutlet, or the shrimp vegetable tempura. -- Miriam MorganRead more
#3Lure
Cuisine:
International, Seafood
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Food | 6.5 |
| Overall | 8 |
204-A 2nd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Description: Come join us at Lure, an intimate seafood bistro located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, yet a world apart. Sit back with a glass of wine from our distinctive list of great value wines from around...Read more
#4Acquapazza - San Mateo
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
| Food | 8.5 |
| Food | 7 |
201 E. 3rd Avenue
San Mateo 94401
Description: At Acquapazza, the Rosano brothers take personal pride in impeccable customer service and an atmosphere where everyone feels like family. The interior’s breezy sea and sand colors and hand-crafted P...Read more
#5231 Ellsworth
Cuisine:
American
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 7.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Overall | 8 |
231 South Ellsworth Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Description: Considered by many to be the San Francisco Peninsula's finest restaurant, 231 Ellsworth is a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant featuring globally-inspired contemporary American cuisine and a world...Read more
#6Astaria
Cuisine:
American, Californian
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 8.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
50 E Third Ave
San Mateo, CA 94402
Description: Variety of well-prepared items, including many starters. --Read more
#7Pancho Villa Taqueria
Cuisine:
Mexican
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Overall | 8 |
| Food | 6 |
| Food | 7.5 |
365 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401
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#8Viognier
Cuisine:
American, Californian
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Food | 8 |
| Overall | 8 |
222 E Fourth Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Description: Located in Draeger's, this fine dining spot now has chef Preston Dishman at the helm. He shines on the seven main courses, including grilled lamb chops, halibut and glazed quail. -- Michael BauerRead more
#9Tannourine Restaurant
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Lebanese
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Food | 8 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
120 W 25th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Description: Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine prepared for you by our famous Chef Paul. Our restaurant features the elegance of fine dinning in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere.Read more
#10Capellini Ristorante
Cuisine:
Seafood, Italian
| TripZen Score | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 |
| Food | 8 |
| Food | 8 |
| Overall | 8 |
310 Baldwin Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Description: This San Mateo veteran is as popular as ever, with a well-maintained, stylish interior and attentive service. The crisp veal milanese, topped with a tomato-arugula salad, is worth a trip. The menu is ...Read more
