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Porterhouse, San Mateo, CA

Porterhouse

4.7
4.7
1673 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 579-5911
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porterhouse is a top-notch steakhouse in downtown San Mateo, offering "perfectly prepared" steaks and a delightful dining experience. Known for its "outstanding service" and charming ambiance, it's a favorite for special occasions. Enjoy their excellent cocktails and diverse menu, making it a must-visit for steak lovers.

1,673 Reviews
  1. Terry

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the first time I was really disappointed at my meal and the service, my waitress couldn’t care less when I told her my stake was overcooked and salty, she said she would inform the chef, nothing happened and then she brought dessert on the house, that no one ate but one spoon by my daughter.

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  2. Jason

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my client to dinner here. Food was great. I had the petite filet and some steamed veggies, and we split an order of brussels sprouts with bacon. My client had the porterhouse. We enjoyed it very much; service was great, waiter was friendly but not overbearing. This restaurant is now definitely on my list of places to go for business dinners.

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  3. Suzi

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filet mignon just melted in your mouth. So yummy! Will be returning soon!

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  4. Tom

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not crowded for a 715 Friday with several open tables and no one at the bar area. Food was average. I had the dry aged Kansas City strip and it was cooked correctly but not very tender or flavorful. The blue cheese wedge was so lightly dressed I asked for additional dressing which seemed like it had been watered down; thin and milky vs rich and creamy. Server was very nice and knowledgeable. We also had filets which were nice and tender. Onion soup was good. Twice baked potato was good as were the carrots in the veggies (seems strange shouting those out at a steakhouse but they were yummy). Maybe just an off night, but with the unexceptionable food and lack of vibe probably would choose a different place for steaks next time.

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  5. Tom

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with the Old Fashioned cocktail and it was excellent. Then ordered the scallops for an appetizer they were prepared perfectly. Ordered the dry aged Porterhouse and a bottle of wine and they did not disappoint! Finished the night off with an espresso and it was also very good. Highly recommend!

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  6. Caroline

    San Francisco

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very special restaurant with amazing food. The service is impeccable. Drinks are exceptional as well. Always a treat when we go there!

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  7. Marcus

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience from the moment we arrived until we left with full stomachs and happy faces.

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered our food one of us had a great steak. It was the cowboy. I think they called it. It was a ribeye, it was delicious. I had to fillet it wasn’t that good had very little flavor and I asked for medium and they brought it rare the man never returned to my table until about 15 minutes later and by then someone else had came by and took my steak to get re-cooked. The end of our meal, they took our plates and wasn’t quite finished. I asked him to leave my bread and another man came by about a minute later and took it!

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  9. Stacy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very mediocre overall. Would not return. Liked it better as the vault. Too many better restaurants in sf and Palo Alto/woodside

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  10. Marlene

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was terrible. So sad since the main entrée was delicious. It took 3 hours for dinner. We had to track down someone to give us coffee. Dessert took over 1 hour to get and then it was not what we ordered. Ruined my birthday! Will not go back or recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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FAQs

Porterhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 579-5911.

Porterhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1673 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 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porterhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 579-5911
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
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