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The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar, San Mateo, CA

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.4
4.4
400 Reviews
$30 and under
French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,
and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French / American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Steve
  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar in San Mateo is celebrated for its "absolutely delicious" food and "top-notch" service. The diverse menu features standout dishes like lobster risotto and filet mignon flatbread. The wine selection is "fabulous," and the ambiance is lively, albeit sometimes loud. Ideal for both casual and special occasions.

400 Reviews
  1. jamie VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walked by this restaurant on a rainy evening and saw that it was packed so I knew I had to make a reservation to go tory it out- restaurant is beautifully decorated (focused on wine) and super comfortable seating- tables, bar, outdoor. Made a reservation via Open Table. Immediately greeted and we sat at the bar per request, even though my reservation was for a table. Quickly greeted by Cleo - really outstanding in both wine knowledge and service. Got fantastic food recommendations - I am a pescatarian, and there were so many options. Ordered tuna appetizer, lobster risotto and the bread pudding. The wine selection was outstanding, and I personally thought that the bottles were reasonably priced. As a studying/student sommelier I recognized about half of the [well respected] wine manufacturers; ordered a wine flight, and purchase a bottle. I don’t live in the area, but will absolutely make the drive to go back to the Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar!

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  2. Stephanie VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniela was an amazing waitress! We had a fabulous dinner. Food was delicious.

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  3. Donia VIP

    San Francisco74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time to BB&WB. Had a business lunch and it was a convenient spot. Asked the waiter for recommendations and they were spot on. Had a lovely tagliatelle with short rib ragu, delicious. My associate had the rib eye steak salad, not a bite left on his plate. Service was very attentive. Even gave us a free dessert which was very kind. Hope I can get back and certainly will if in the neighborhood.

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  4. RUSS

    Central Coast11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 6 pm on a Tuesday. Go early. Parking is challenging. We were seated right away. The place was packed for a Tuesday night. It’s a relatively small place. Several large groups brought the noise level up to an excessive level. The menu is big. Lots of choices and lot of unusual options to choose from. Service was friendly, efficient and professional without being over bearing. The food was delicious with large portions. We enjoyed our first visit. Will probably visit again in the future.

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  5. Stephanie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! I will definitely be back.

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  6. Allena

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was excellent! Also the Espresso Martinis with the roasted marshmallow on top was 10/10.

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  7. Jaynie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome time at Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar! 🙌 The service was top-notch, the food was delicious, and the ambience was just right. A big shoutout to Eddie the guitarist for the amazing acoustic tunes

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was for outdoor dining but our request to dine inside was granted. Great service. Food is excellent.

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  9. Brian

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience to dine at the Barrel Bistro!

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  10. Lynda

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a little bit of everything, and it was all delicious! We had some flatbread, salads, pasta, and a burger. There is a great wine selection as well. Our server Sultan was so friendly and attentive!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 445-7250.

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 400 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 15 times today
Google Map for The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

246 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-4018

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French / American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Steve
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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