Guide to San Mateo's best spots

1. Himawari

7.8

202 2nd Ave (at Ellsworth Ave.), San Mateo, CA

Ramen Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 141 tips and reviews

Astaria Restaurant & Bar is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

2. Astaria Restaurant & Bar

50 E 3rd Ave (btwn San Mateo & El Camino), San Mateo, CA

American Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 26 tips and reviews

Uncle Fishbits: I was underwhelmed by the tuna melt, but I might be biased because mine is the best. But their take on the Reuben (less greasy) was AWESOME.

Bay Watch is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

3. Bay Watch

7.2

201 2nd Ave (at Ellsworth), San Mateo, CA

Breakfast Spot · Downtown San Mateo · 28 tips and reviews

3 Bees Coffee House is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

4. 3 Bees Coffee House

6.1

224 E 3rd Ave (btw Ellsworth & B St), San Mateo, CA

Coffee Shop · Downtown San Mateo · 27 tips and reviews

Uncle Fishbits: Best espresso in the city

Maru Maru is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

5. Maru Maru

213 2nd Ave (at S. Ellsworth Ave.), San Mateo, CA

Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 14 tips and reviews

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

6. Peet's Coffee & Tea

6.9

255 E. 3rd Avenue, (at S B St), San Mateo, CA

Coffee Shop · Downtown San Mateo · 15 tips and reviews

The Ravioli House is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

7. The Ravioli House

8.9

505 S B St (at E 5th Ave), San Mateo, CA

Sandwich Spot · Downtown San Mateo · 38 tips and reviews

Rave Burger is one of Guide to San Mateo's best spots.

8. Rave Burger

7.8

144 E 3rd Ave (btw San Mateo & Ellsworth), San Mateo, CA

Burger Joint · Downtown San Mateo · 39 tips and reviews