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Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3
4.3
2997 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 212-7400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    31st ave/El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Create a New Sunday Tradition- Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays from 11-2PM to experience our new brunch menu! Explore creative new à la carte entrées like our charcuterie board-inspired DIY Avocado Toast. For meatlovers our new Hangover Burger will delight — or go classic with our new Grill Benedict. No brunch is complete without refreshing cocktails and we’re serving them up by the glass or by the pitcher. Try our new Sangria or Blackberry Margarita Pitchers, or enjoy DIY Mimosas featuring a bottle of bubbly plus juices for the whole table.
    Create a New Sunday Tradition- Sunday Brunch photo

What 2,997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in San Mateo offers a blend of comfort and sophistication. Guests rave about the "bomb" Summer Prix-Fixe specials, "top quality" food, and "excellent" service. The restaurant boasts a diverse menu with standout dishes like fried chicken, salmon tacos, and delicious desserts, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.

2,997 Reviews
  1. Uber

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great thank you!!food amazing service great

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  2. Joan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the salmon tacos - they were delicious! The service was very good. We ended up sitting in the bar area rather than a table as 3 of our party of six couldn’t make it. Those 3 of us who were there really enjoyed ourselves, lingering and catching up without being rushed away at all. Very nice!

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  3. Joyce

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was not very nice or attentive. Seemed annoyed when we asked for anything, such as a steak knife or water.

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  4. Nicole

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving dinner experience! The restaurant was packed and lots of energy, but the service staff was extremely attentive, personable, efficient, and acted as if we were the only table in the restaurant. Food was delicious, both the Thanksgiving pre-fixe meal and also the other menu options. Could not have been more pleased! Great job, Paul Martins.

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  5. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Thanksgiving and were immediately seated. Our server was friendly, and our food was promptly served and delicious. It kinda felt as though the restaurant was encouraging us to leave by gradually turning up the sound system, It worked as the loud insipid music gave me a headache, and we packed up and left,

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  6. JOHN

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    went here for thanksgiving dinner. seated immediately. the menu was smaller but ticked all the boxes for anyone wanting either a traditional thanksgiving turkey dinner or their more popular offerings. we opted for ribeye and chicken parmesan as our entrees and house salad and butternut squash soup as appetizers/starters. excellent service, prompt. the food was great. reasonably priced--we got out of there at around $167 before tip. would definitely return.

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  7. Beth

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious house salad, and brick chicken

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  8. Maya

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time visiting Paul Martins while vacationing in San Jose. The spinach artichoke dip we bland, runny and an orangish color which is unusual for this dip. My husband ordered the teriyaki salmon and tried to order a sub for the bok choy which our waitress said was “just a garnish”. However, upon receipt of the dish, it was clear there was more bok choy than anything else on the plate, and the size of the salmon filet for the price was quite small. Overall, our waitress was fairly pleasant, but our food was subpar.

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  9. Sandy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I have eaten 1000s of restaurants all over the world and this was the worst service I got anywhere I have ever been. The food was good, but the service was horrendous.

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  10. Mark

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! The menu had something for everyone and everything tasted good. Staff was kind and knowledgeable.

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 212-7400.

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo is rated 4.3 stars by 2997 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.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

101 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    31st ave/El Camino Real
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 212-7400
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
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