Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
San Mateo's only Farm-to-table, Michelin Guide Recommended. Great locally sourced, organic and seasonal food.
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31st Union
5 S Ellsworth AveSan Mateo's only Farm-to-table, Michelin Guide Recommended. Great locally sourced, organic and seasonal food.
Central Park Bistro
181 E 4th AveGreat dinner spot
Philz Coffee
113 S B StBest. Coffee. Ever!
All Spice
1602 S El Camino RealMichelin Star
(French/Indian)
Vesta
2022 BroadwayBib Gourmand/Michelin recommended (Italian)
Blue Line Pizza
1201 San Carlos AveGreat pizza
Bangkok Patio Bar & Restaurant
615 E 3rd AveMy favorite place to order Thai food.
Jack's Prime Burgers & Shakes
3723 S El Camino RealWhen you just want a burger and a shake!
Rave Burger
144 E 3rd AveWhen you want a burger or more. Artisan. Great calamari!
Oceanic Restaurant
2507 S El Camino RealGood Chinese for delivery or pickup
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdRomantic. Seafood. Peruvian. On the beach. Awesome! $$$
Pizza, pasta and the little gem salad. Nice but small selection of wines.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StPizza, pasta and the little gem salad. Nice but small selection of wines.
Excellent Burmese food (the best I've found, even in the city)
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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StExcellent Burmese food (the best I've found, even in the city)
Himawari
202 2nd AveRamen, ramen, ramen
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
50 E 3rd AveGreat food anytime of day. Chef is the owner.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, San Mateo 快乐小羊
215 S Ellsworth AveGreat place for groups of at least 4.
One the best local spots for sushi. Go with the Chef's Choice. It's a small intimate venue. Closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations recommended.
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Sushi Sam's Edomata
218 E 3rd AveOne the best local spots for sushi. Go with the Chef's Choice. It's a small intimate venue. Closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
B Street & Vine
320 S B StLive jazz. Bar. Small plates.
Attic
234 S B StGood food and drinks
Mortar & Pestle Bar
130 S B StGreat crafted cocktails
Dive bar with live music a couple of nights a week. Locals are able to bring their own instruments and get up on stage and jam. Fun! Older, hippie crowd.
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Club Fox
2209 BroadwayDive bar with live music a couple of nights a week. Locals are able to bring their own instruments and get up on stage and jam. Fun! Older, hippie crowd.
Shopping
Walgreens
191 E 3rd Avedrugstore
Gator Games & Hobby
4212 Olympic AveKiller game store!
Essentials
Great for some items but pricey. Amazing flowers and housewares. Not as good as Whole Foods for meat/seafood/produce.
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Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveGreat for some items but pricey. Amazing flowers and housewares. Not as good as Whole Foods for meat/seafood/produce.
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealGrocery
Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlIt's the best option if you're into organic food.
Great place within walking distance to grab produce and other basics. Not always organic but fresh and reasonably priced.
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Dean's Produce
44 E 4th AveGreat place within walking distance to grab produce and other basics. Not always organic but fresh and reasonably priced.
Suruki Supermarket
71 E 4th AveAsian supermarket
Everything Else
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
1501 Trousdale DrHospital/ER
MPMC Lifeline
100 S San Mateo DrUrgent Care 9am-5pm
Dr. Glenn S. Belen, DDS
135 N San Mateo DrDr Belen is an awesome dentist with state-of-the-art tools!
Great place for cut and color. Reasonably priced. I see Marissa for cut and Veggy for color.
L Salon & Color Group
223 S San Mateo DrGreat place for cut and color. Reasonably priced. I see Marissa for cut and Veggy for color.
Maite Nail and Skin Spa
349 California DrYou won't find a better mani/pedi around here.
3rd Ave. Shoe Repair
416 E 3rd AveGreat service and they can work miracles!
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Great hike! Good cardio burn!
Entertainment & Activities
Great church with uplifting vibe and not too preachy. Satellite of Menlo Park church which features John Ortberg as the head pastor. He is an amazing orator and leaves you feeling amazing.
Menlo Church - San Mateo
4150 Piccadilly LnGreat church with uplifting vibe and not too preachy. Satellite of Menlo Park church which features John Ortberg as the head pastor. He is an amazing orator and leaves you feeling amazing.
Great place to take your kids! Lots of hands-on activities and animals. I'd say ages 10 and under.
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Coyote Point Recreation Area
1701 Coyote Point DrGreat place to take your kids! Lots of hands-on activities and animals. I'd say ages 10 and under.