Restaurants near Water Dog Lake Park

63 restaurants available nearby

1. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2388)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 24 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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2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1851)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 60 times today

Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.

3. Elia - San Carlos

4.6

Exceptional(78)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • San Carlos

Booked 29 times today

Elia is committed to crafting an exceptional dining experience for you and your dear ones. Our menu features authentic Greek dishes prepared with care, served in a delightful ambiance that reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and service.

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4. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 26 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.

5. Iron Gate

4.9

Exceptional(3063)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Belmont

Booked 23 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. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(3007)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 11 times today

Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.

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7. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(36)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 5 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!o Hours of Operation: reference hours of ops on Pinstripes.com website and adjust as needed

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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(757)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 25 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

9. Divino Belmont

4.9

Exceptional(1251)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 7 times today

Divino Ristorante serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. Since first opening its doors on Ralston Avenue in Belmont, it has enjoyed rave reviews for its beautifully prepared and presented Italian fare and excellent service. Conveniently located on Ralston Avenue near El Camino Real, you can enjoy the freshest pasta, salads, seafood, veal, chicken and lamb dishes attractively presented with the experience of dining in Italy. Allow our professional staff to assist you in choosing the perfect wine from any region of Italy to perfectly complement your meal. For your next dinner with friends or family, or for a romantic dinner for two, you can count on Divino.

10. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1702)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 14 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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PaulVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A wonderful evening at Vivace enjoying happy hour appetizers and cocktails.Always enjoy the ambience and awesome service. The owner Mike and his staff are super helpful and friendly and the food is “world class” 😋
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Vivace - BelmontPrice: Moderate• Italian• Belmont
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4.7
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ChrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Iron Gate is a special place. It never fails to deliver a memorable experience. It’s a bit of a time warp…the menu is traditional but the food is always excellent. It’s the service that sets IG apart- it’s impeccable, friendly, entertaining, and what you wish other restaurants offered! We celebrated a birthday and they nailed it! Joe (waiter) was fantastic! As were Tanner and the entire team!
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Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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4.9
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Karen
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous Luncheon. Loved the Lemon soup, combo appetizers, dolma and cocktails!! Will be back!!
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Elia - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Greek• San Carlos
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4.6
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KristinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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MarieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful service, good food an belt ambiance! Perfect place to meet friends!
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Vivace - Belmont

2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

3. Elia - San Carlos

4. Flores - San Mateo

5. Iron Gate

6. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

7. Pinstripes - San Mateo

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

9. Divino Belmont

10. Porterhouse

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