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1. Porterhouse
4.7
Exceptional(1689)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 24 times today
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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2. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(638)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 35 times today
Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com
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3. Izakaya Ginji
4.6
Exceptional(235)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • San Mateo
Booked 19 times today
Izakaya Ginji, located in downtown San Mateo, is a Japanese gastropub specializing in Yakitori and tapas style dishes. Izakaya Ginji also has a vast selection of rare Sake and unique Beers. For Japanese spirits, the restaurant also offers a variety of Shochu.We have 10minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.Due to limited seating, dining is limited to 2hours until further notice.Please be sure to include your children or your service animal as a head count for accurate reservation!Also, we are now taking reservations for our INDOOR TABLE ONLY. ***We will NOT accommodate any requests for outdoor patio seating. Reservations are strictly for INDOOR ONLY*** We will be NOT allowing any outside food and drinks. We look forward to providing you with an authentic Japanese dining experience .
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4. Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame
4.6
Exceptional(215)
Price: Moderate
• French • Burlingame
Booked 6 times today
Embark on a Parisian culinary journey at our cherished 20-year-old French Bistro, nestled in the heart of Burlingame at 401 Primrose Rd, CA. Experience an intimate ambiance and relish signature dishes like Cassoulet, Duck, Escargot, Bone Marrow, French Onion Soup, and Beef Bourguignon and more! Our extensive wine selection perfectly complements this authentic French cuisine. Join us to create lasting memories and savor the essence of France on your plate. Bon appétit!
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5. Iron Gate
4.9
Exceptional(3055)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Belmont
Booked 13 times today
Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.
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6. Flores - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(95)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 28 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.
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7. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame
4.7
Exceptional(1185)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 10 times today
Welcome back Chef Rodriguez!As Chef Jose Rodriguez puts it aptly: ''When I am not in the kitchen cooking, I am experimenting and reinventing myself continually. I don't know any other way to feel alive.'' After a long hiatus, Chef Rodriguez returns to Trapeze where he always felt at home. Under a new management, Jose is granted the opportunity to express his creativity in his work freely. With years of experience and much amassed recognition in some of the most well known Michelin Star awarded restaurants in the Bay Area, we are all excited to see what wonders he will bring. ''In addition to my regular menu, I'm trying what I call approachable foods - simpler in some cases and more sophisticated creations in other'' said Mr. Rodriguez, who has been working as a private chef and caterer for over 20 years.For reservations larger than 10 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.
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8. All Spice – San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(1104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • San Mateo
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!
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9. Vivace - Belmont
4.7
Exceptional(2378)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 30 times today
Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!
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10. Rasoi
4.8
Exceptional(328)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Burlingame
Booked 4 times today
Rasoi is the next generation in the Aslam family’s vision to delight the Bay Area with their unique, award-winning Northern Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Sprung from master chef Mohammed Aslam’s widely celebrated flagship restaurant Aslam’s Rasoi in San Francisco’s Mission District, this creative collaboration by Mr. Aslam’s sons integrates the much beloved family-friendly Rasoi (Kitchen) concept into a contemporary restaurant and chill lounge setting on the peninsula. Executive Chef Asif Aslam performs magic in the kitchen by putting his own signature on a well-curated staple of mouth-watering family recipes. Drawing from his diverse experiences at his dad’s restaurant and as personal chef for a host of distinguished Bay Area personalities, one of the region’s most talented young restaurateurs enjoys nothing more than to enhance his culinary genes with the kinds of subtle accents known to elicit spontaneous “oohs.”

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  • Kris
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and service. The food was brought out in an odd order but was very tasty.
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    Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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    4.4
  • ETHELVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Owner Hamdi is the best host in the business. Warm greetings with frequent check in on how the meal is going. The food is spectacular. From the Beef Carpaccio to the Wedge Salad to the Lamb chops and Pasta entre, everything was perfect. THEN to top it off crepes' suzette with ice cream prepared at our table. The wait staff was wonderful. The price very reasonable for such great quality food. A place to spend a special occasion, dinner after work, and any other reason you want. Located in central San Mateo it is walking distance from the center of town. A must go to for everyone.
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    PorterhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Mateo
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    4.7
  • Clifford
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I took my wife out for her birthday at ChouChou. I’ve been wanting to dine there for a while now and finally got the opportunity. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Our server (Nida) was super friendly and very helpful. She recommended a few of her favorite dishes. We ordered the Prix Fixe dinner (starter, entree and dessert). The food was served hot and was delicious. We sat out in the patio on a very cold night, but the patio was relatively warm. My wife received a small complimentary dessert for her birthday. Our overall experience was very good.
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    Chouchou French Bistro BurlingamePrice: Moderate• French• Burlingame
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    4.6
  • SherrieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    One of our long time, favorite places for delicious food and warm and inviting service. We have been coming here for 2+ decades and a lot of customers are definitely even longer. The owner is so sweet and greets everyone like family, the staff are wonderful and always smiling. Everything on the menu is delicious and we usually get the lunch prefix as this is an ideal way to select from different options and the portions are just right. Can’t wait to come back each time!
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    Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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    4.9
  • Marc
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    Consistently great experience in both food and service!
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    Izakaya GinjiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo
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    4.6

Discover best romantic restaurants in San Mateo

Discover the perfect romantic dining experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically in the Peninsula region of San Mateo. Renowned for its diverse and vibrant dining scene, this area offers a variety of restaurants that cater to those special, intimate moments. Each establishment boasts unique features such as cozy ambiances, sophisticated decor, and exceptional service, ideal for making any evening memorable. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, planning a date night, or just looking for a place to enjoy a beautiful meal with your loved one, San Mateo has something to offer. The restaurants here are known for their meticulous attention to detail, from beautifully prepared dishes to personalized touches that enhance the romantic atmosphere. Enjoy authentic, beautifully presented cuisine in settings that range from modern elegance to charming and quaint. Embark on a culinary journey that promises not just a meal, but a truly enchantive experience.

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