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Avenida, San Mateo, CA

Avenida

4.5
4.5
287 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 14 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Avenida Modern Filipino Restaurant and Bar was inspired by the dynamic lifestyle of Avenida Rizal, one of the main thoroughfares in the Old Manila during the pre and post World War II era. It was named after the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal.

For decades, Avenida Rizal was a melting pot as well as the mecca for entertainment and dining in the Philippines.

Being the center of Old Manila’s social life, Avenida Rizal was also famous for its Art Deco as well as its theaters and opera house where performing arts lovers came to watch zarzuelas, vaudeville acts and stage plays. The theaters were designed by very well respected architects who were later honored as National Artists.

Avenida Restaurant would like to pay homage to the glory days of the Old Manila.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avenida offers "delicious Filipino food" with standout dishes like "kare kare beef" and "crispy pata." The ambiance is energetic, perfect for group dining. Although service can vary, the friendly staff and exemplary cleanliness are frequently praised. The "Tokyo sour" cocktail is a must-try, and the "leche flan" dessert is a highlight.
287 Reviews
  1. Shengzhong

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything during my first visit. The squid, Adobo chicken and pork are full of flavor. I am looking forward to my next visit already!!

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  2. Benjamin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st timer, great experience. We ordeded: lumpia, pusit, caldereta, pork susig, lechon kawali, and a couple of desserts and cocktails. Definitely upscale Filipino food, and worth another visit.

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  3. Serena

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been meaning to try it. I ordered adobo rice(delicious),kare kare beef (melts in you mouth soft), pork belly and tofu (delicious),chicken and pork adobo ( some pork was super tender but not all), and egg plant with beef (delicious). Of course, for dessert, we order their leche flan (a must) and Ube panne cotta (love it). For drinks, we ordered the Tokyo sour ( a must try) and Pan daiquiri (eh) different but I will order the Tokyo sour again.

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  4. kayla

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great filipino food. Recommend going with a group so you can get a variety of dishes and share with eachother.

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  5. Hana

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time there. The food and service are really good! We truly like everything there:)

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  6. Yurls

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a large family group - good food portions and presentations. Great customer service.

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  7. Anita

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been here several times before. First time was great and we were so happy to have a filipino restaurant close to us. Second time wasn't as great but it was during covid . Third time was good so we vowed to go again. This time the food was excellent! We felt that they really stepped up their game. Each dish was delicious. Service was good but they were busy so we had to wait to get someone to come to our table when we needed something. The room has loud acoustics so it gets loud when it fills up so it's an energetic vibe. We brought our own wine and corkage was only $15 which is AWESOME! I'm always happy with reasonable corkage fees. So happy to be able to get tasty yummy filipino food close by!

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  8. Ervin Riel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I came here with my family for dinner on Friday night, and the experience was very disappointing. The customer service was lacking—staff seemed uninterested and didn’t make us feel welcome. On top of that, the food wasn’t as good as it used to be. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but the quality has gone downhill. The dishes lacked flavor, and the overall experience just felt underwhelming. It’s unfortunate because we’ve had great memories here in the past, but after this visit, I’m not sure we’ll be coming back.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jason

    VIP

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here at Avenida. We were not disappointed. Food was great, service was exemplary, staff friendly. Place was very clean as were the restrooms. We will surely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Yurls

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Will definitely Come back.

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FAQs

Avenida offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 781-3641.

Avenida is rated 4.5 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avenida

201 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
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