Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
113 S B StGreat handcrafted coffees
Izakaya Yakitori Japanese, skewered meats on a stick, great with beer and sake.
11 personas locales recomiendan
Kokko
509 2nd AveIzakaya Yakitori Japanese, skewered meats on a stick, great with beer and sake.
Good and decently priced sushi. Be prepared to wait
39 personas locales recomiendan
Sushi Sam's Edomata
218 E 3rd AveGood and decently priced sushi. Be prepared to wait
Arguably the best ramen restaurant in the Bay Area. Arrive before it opens and be prepared to wait
52 personas locales recomiendan
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StArguably the best ramen restaurant in the Bay Area. Arrive before it opens and be prepared to wait
El Palenque Taqueria(Front Door)
15 N Kingston StBest Taqueria in San Mateo
Sister restaurant to "Ramen Dojo." The lines are not as ridiculous as Ramen Dojo, but you get similar quality of food.
52 personas locales recomiendan
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StSister restaurant to "Ramen Dojo." The lines are not as ridiculous as Ramen Dojo, but you get similar quality of food.
Italian American food store where you can pick up fresh pasta and sauces to take n' make at home. They also have prepped meals that are ready to eat.
Pasta Pasta
Italian American food store where you can pick up fresh pasta and sauces to take n' make at home. They also have prepped meals that are ready to eat.
Vespucci
147 E 3rd AveDelizioso Italian food.
La Piñata
120 N B StPapusas!
Curry burritos and Indian street foods with fusion flare.
63 personas locales recomiendan
Curry Up Now
129 S B StCurry burritos and Indian street foods with fusion flare.
Gong Cha
110 S B StBest Boba tea house in the area
Vietnamese style desserts. Refreshing on hot days
13 personas locales recomiendan
Bambu Desserts & Drinks
153 S B StVietnamese style desserts. Refreshing on hot days
Happy Hour all day Monday. Japanese BBQ, Good meats!
13 personas locales recomiendan
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
329 S Ellsworth AveHappy Hour all day Monday. Japanese BBQ, Good meats!
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally sourced new Californian style tapas and great local craft beers.
10 personas locales recomiendan
31st Union
5 S Ellsworth AveLocally sourced new Californian style tapas and great local craft beers.
Delicious muddle drinks and cocktails. Trendy hole in the wall.
14 personas locales recomiendan
Mortar & Pestle Bar
130 S B StDelicious muddle drinks and cocktails. Trendy hole in the wall.
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrOld school arcade games, great wines and beers.
O'Neills Irish Pub
34 S B StGreat traditional Irish watering hole.
The Swingin' Door
106 E 25th AveFish N' Chips are a must!
Wide selection of wines and charcuterie. Live Jazz bands
20 personas locales recomiendan
B Street & Vine
320 S B StWide selection of wines and charcuterie. Live Jazz bands
Parks & Nature
Good family location, nice place to take a walk, play tennis, and they even have a miniature train for the kids.
14 personas locales recomiendan
Central Park
Good family location, nice place to take a walk, play tennis, and they even have a miniature train for the kids.
Beautiful place to BBQ and stroll along the waterfront
57 personas locales recomiendan
Coyote Point Recreation Area
1701 Coyote Point DrBeautiful place to BBQ and stroll along the waterfront
Getting Around
San Mateo station
385 1st AveMillbrae station
100 California DrTrain access to East Bay
Shopping
East Sailer Drive
East Sailer DrivePretty much your standard mall
B Street Books
301 S B StCute little book shop with wide selection
Essentials
Walgreens
191 E 3rd AvePharmacy and convenience store.
Traditional Japanese market. You can get fresh-cut sashimi in the back!
13 personas locales recomiendan
Suruki Supermarket
71 E 4th AveTraditional Japanese market. You can get fresh-cut sashimi in the back!
High-end grocery store with everything you need from Kobe beef to cooking essentials. They even offer cooking classes
66 personas locales recomiendan
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveHigh-end grocery store with everything you need from Kobe beef to cooking essentials. They even offer cooking classes
24 Hour Fitness
350 Bay StB Street Boxing
223 S B StHole-in-the-wall boxing gym
Entertainment & Activities
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveSunday morning matinees are half price!