Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo

Dickard T. • December 20, 2020Fungi and Carne Pizzas, so good!

Chris W. • February 14, 2013Carolina Gold is amazing if you can get there on a day they have it!

Alex L. • August 7, 2014yakiniku dinner course feeds two very well. try the beef tongue & save room for included dessert.

Erika P. • August 8, 2019Matcha latte here is SO GOOD (and instagram worthy!) I got it less sweet(30%), no toppings (though it comes with toffee), and oat milk (they use the Califia Barista Oat Milk).

Sushant H. • December 17, 2015Love the variety of tea. Philz fresh chai is my goto tea.

‎ ןıɥd ʍ. • March 10, 2022Asiago and pepper country bread is delicious. All the baked goods are worth the wait in line.

Andy W. • April 24, 2023Different type of ramen - oil based rather than soup based. The noodle is very al dente with a ton of bite. Worth trying.

Shirley L. • April 5, 2022Get the dipping noodles!

Polina W. • June 17, 2017Great dark chocolate and peanut butter cups cookies.

Andy W. • September 12, 2015Amazing omakase experience. I enjoyed it as much as Sukiyabashi Jiro. More old school than Kusakabe and way more intimate. Run and make a reservation!

Vic Z. • November 14, 2014One of the best sushi spots in the Bay Area. Everything on the menu is made well. The sushi is the star though. Omakase is the way to go - 6, 12 pieces something divisible in pairs - recommended.

Michael C. • March 20Spicy noodles had good flavor.

Alexander T. • September 25, 2016The best place for breakfast in San Mateo! Panini and omlet wiyh salmon just amazing.

Yoko R. • September 15, 2011Try the spicy miso pork, bacon wrapped cherry tomatoes, ginko nuts & shishito peppers!

Liz R. • March 25, 2016Great beer and wine selections and awesome environment to just chill with a drink and friends. Only wish they had happy hour specials.

Diana A. • August 12, 2019Really great! Unique authentic dishes, huge portions. An appetizer and an entree can easily feed 2-3 people.

Phil S. • February 16, 2010I think this is the best restaurant in San Mateo for the price. Good food, good service; pricey but well worth it.

Andy W. • June 16, 2017Really good omakase at great value. The sushi rice and tamago are as good as Ju-ni's. Great place to go when you can't get into Sushi Yoshizumi

Isabella W. • October 11, 2022High quality ingredients but a little pricey. The menu is not all you can eat, so probably best to go with a large group to maximize variety!

S. Raziq M. • September 11, 2021The Oreo Milk Tea with Puff Cream was very tasty. The boba was good too.

Jacqueline T. • August 26, 2013The pre Fixe was so worth good. Will come back again

Randall K. • August 21, 2015Surprise of the night: incredibly juicy pineapple. Delicious!

Cynthia W. • April 8, 2017Super Yummy Hand made noodle from Xi'An China

Anna T. • July 27, 2014Land of Milk and Honey is for people who like the flavor of yogurt soju! Delicious!

Ms H. • April 16, 2018Trout pate $8 during Spritz Hour & $9 good wine. Swordfish with artichokes, lemon butter sauce and farro $35. Great service and atmosphere

Mary Ellen Y. • July 27, 2010The pear salad w/gorgonzola is fabulous!

Jeremy M. • June 13, 2012If they have Fried Ravioli on special, get it with chicken tikka masala.

Mike J. • March 19, 2016The chicken!! Best I've had!