Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Mateo

16 restaurant menus in San Mateo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Wursthall
Wursthall
89/100 (56 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
German
German
Dinner
Breakfast
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
German
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great spot to hang and grab some really good food. I’m not a huge fan of sausages, but they do them really well with some great toppings. Their..."
Norman Su
"Visited Wursthall with a couple of friends last week and we definitely had a great time. The Wursts are really tasty and they have a great selection..."
Richard Padilla
"Excellent food, friendly staff, quick service! Stopped here for dinner on the way home from the beach. Both indoor and outdoor seating available and..."
Bernadette Ferea
"Visited a few times and love the food despite the rising prices but don't know why I continue to receive poor service. I'm always very polite and tip..."
Coy Tran
"It was honestly the best restaurant I’ve been to in the Bay Area. Service was quick, place was clean, and everything about the food was done right...."
Abbey Cho
"Fun, lively atmosphere. Fully staffed with smiling friendly servers. Lots of seating, in and out. I would call this German fusion. Creative combos..."
C Angell
"Finally got a chance to try this restaurant. Ever since I've seen the Korean chicken sandwich bon serious eats website I wanted to try it, then I..."
Ron Lui
"4.5 stars but rounding up. Almost no wait on a weekend for lunch with no reservations for a party of 5. Loved being able to order food by scanning..."
Victor Wang
Rave Burger
Rave Burger
88/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
American
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The 2am burger is humongous but had everything I loved as standard: toasted buns, fried egg, string onions, bacon, and a big fat juicy beef patty. ..."
Virginia Tang
"Was looking for a beer and burger on a Sunday afternoon. My husband had a mushroom burger (his go to burger) and he love it. I, who can never make up..."
Janine Wrightson
"Great food with fast service!!!! Try the breakfast burger....so..."
William Gerth
"This is definitely a place I'll go back to again had the sliders and the trio of fries..."
Kevin Connolly
"Best burgers! Great service! I highly recommend eating at Rave..."
Julie-Jewel Wallach Brydon
"Definitely coming back! Food was great as well as the..."
Rosemary Lizarraga
"Great..."
Evaristo Kirosawa
"Best burger in town!!! Crispiest fries! Topped off with spicy juicy avocado burger! And the wings are something else! You can tell from the pictures,..."
B A
"It gives you a perfect taste with its unique burgers. The only problem is that these nice burgers are made in a long time. You expect an average of..."
Ferhat Babacan
"Large portions and good burger. The fries were very tasty. I recommend curly fries. The selection on the burgers is quite extensive, burger lovers..."
Ismail Sebe
"Ordered the mushroom burger, which came out pretty quickly. Meat was juicy and topped with a fairly generous amount of mushrooms, between two fluffy..."
Patrick Tan
"Great burgers, very juicy and flavorful. Fries were so-so and service was a bit slow on a crowded Friday..."
Brandon Sabado
"Came in alone, but the waiter and waitress was very nice and casual. Easy and comfort to eat in alone for dinner here. The Rave burger was great and..."
Y Abe
Fieldwork Brewing Company
Fieldwork Brewing Company
88/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The location is a little weird (in the middle of a seemingly deserted corporate/housing development where it seems like there's more cops patrolling..."
Aaron N. Tubbs
"This is my favorite place to have a beer...and take some home! Great staff, fantastic beer! Highly..."
John Thomas
"Awesome place to have a beer. The Paul Danka and Grass in Pocket IPA’s are the best. I have never seen a better use for old storage containers any..."
Chuck Fields
"Just go here. It's great. Beers are excellent, kids and dogs welcome. Awesome outdoor patio. Fire pits and bocce. Great service. Highly..."
Tim Jordan
"A very pleasant surprise for the last night of a business trip to the area. Stumbled upon this unique beer garden atmosphere when my GPS first guided..."
Tim Schilz
"Nice venue, lots of beer choices with flight options, it's also nice that it's totally outdoors with lots of seating and parking nearby. I wish they..."
Cal Vin
"Loved this brewery which is in the Bay Meadows Delaware St area of San Mateo. The setting is very nice, new, clean, lots of seating, heat lamps. I..."
Sharing YourPassion
"Lot of varieties with the beer. I am a hazy ipa person so was hoping that they could introduce a variety of those ipa's. Great place for people who..."
Taniket Sawant
"Fieldwork brewing company has been on my brewery bucket list for quite a while. I had high expectations, from reading the reviews and it being..."
Sacramento Honey
"Very nice brewery! Each table has QR code so you can just order from there. Very easy & convenient ordering system. Drinks are of course..."
Mame (Mame in California)
"Hard to believe this spot has been here for four years now. Honestly, it feels like it's been here, like, forever. Fieldwork Brewing Company, too...."
Bradley Naranch
"A superb spot to go and grab a brew! It's all outdoors, so it's best to go when the weather is nice. They have a great selection of beers, so it's..."
Tanner Hirakida
"The kombucha is amazing! The sweet potato fries were also good. I had a burger with mushrooms and that tasted good too However I feel like it was too..."
Shar Lio
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
85/100 (1848 ratings)
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Pub
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Cod
Pesto
Burger
Pork
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is amazing! The spicy calamari was excellent, frankly I didn't want to share. Then we tried Humberto's Inferno, which is a gruyere cheese..."
Rosalinda Lobato Perry
"We love Three! Their maple-chipotle sauce on wings, bacon bitz, and fried chicken is to die for. The three grind burger is incredible, great..."
Michael Weinhauer
"Such a great place! Wonderful ambience, delicious food, super staff! I had the Skirt Steak sandwich. Yummers! HIghly recommend this lovely..."
Sandy McDonald
"If you like fried chicken and waffles, thitryts is the place! To die for! If you've never had them before, a great introduction. They are also..."
Lynne Lombardo
"Try this place. Im telling you it was great. A little pricey but well worth..."
Chris Vanosdall
"Great brunch spot. Fast service. Make sure you make a reservation since this place gets packed out quickly. The food is standard American fare and..."
Curtis Ching
"The atmosphere was great. Casual but hip. The food was great. We ordered the Beet salad, the Cheesey Garlic Bread, a glass of Sangria, the Fried..."
Heather Brooke-Ryan
"The fried chicken and waffles sandwich was delicious! I just wish the service was on par with the food. The restaurant wasn't super busy at the time,..."
Parth Patel
"I had the sesame salmon bites which was delicious. However, their service was a bit poor and served meat to my vegetarian friend who had explicitly..."
Megan Ung
"There is nothing to complaint about the food or the service as it was top-notch. We were a difficult table to deal with since there were 3 kids, and..."
Alison Shih
"One of the best places for team lunches and casual conversation. Servers are very nice and make you feel glad to be there. Don't get me started on..."
Michael Owens
"Went to this restaurant for our holiday luncheon. The food was amazing The beet citrus salad is very tasty, and that is from someone who doesn't..."
Rosa V
The Field Club
The Field Club
83/100 (363 ratings)
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Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place! They have the best cocktail menu. I like the drink that taste like tea. Very smooth & yummy! Good service & great atmosphere!..."
Kimberly A. Hedge
"Great ambiance, awesome waiter (Sam) very cordial and friendly owner(Rey) delicious food and yummy cocktails. The lighting is perfect, background..."
Karen Ganduglia Wright
"Loving the fact that we finally have an upscale bar/restaurant with an amazing ambient and tasteful interior design. The food was really good! And I..."
Anne Pera
"Love this place! Great local restaurant with fresh, tasty and simple food. Love the menu. Great service. Super friendly for kids and..."
Frederic Descamps
"Went for dinner on opening night after anticipating a new sports bar in our neighborhood. Service was great, people very friendly and the food was..."
David Macia
"Great food (Brunch only for me, for now...), great service, great hang... What's not to love?!..."
Erik Frykman
"Great spot to watch games and nice ambience. Delicious prime rib..."
Katie Kerwin-Gielniak
"Love Field Club! If it were on Amazon, I would Add to..."
Paula Nelson
"5 stars pork ribs. I would be back again. Great bar to watch warrior..."
Chris Turturici
"Great place. Close to home. Wonderful old..."
Bob Sutter
"I’ve been wanting to try this place for years, I would notice it when in the area but would keep forgetting about it. Finally I added The Field..."
Athan Rebelos
"They have a nice menu and a great staff. I have been there at least 5 times and have had good food and service everything. Hard to do during the..."
Jimmy Mason
"Even better than before. It has been a while since I had breakfast here and I must our group was not disappointed. The frittata was superbly cooked..."
Fulldistance Going
"Great local hide away. Good drinks, good food, great staff. Ahi was delicious with great aoli. The brussel sprouts were seasoned well with tasty..."
Jason Coulter
"Great food and drinks. They always have good soup. My favorite meal is the prime rib dip sandwich. And they usually have Pliney on tap. Great..."
Lincoln Hershberger
"Since I can't help edit the hours properly, keep in mind the kitchen closes at 9PM every day! They do stay open later for drinks! One of my all time..."
Jade Garcia
"Food was really good. Crab cakes and brussel sprouts we're delighted. My kids had the prime rib. Gobbled up!! I had the pork chop. Gobbled up! ..."
Edmond Tong
Kaori Sushi And Sake Bar
Kaori Sushi And Sake Bar
83/100 (928 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Japanese
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Wine Bar
Lunch
Pub
Wine Bar
Japanese
Bar
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious! We were visiting from out of town and they were so polite when we walked in an hour before they closed. We had the Valcano and..."
Melissa Garrelts
"Best sushi in the neighborhood. Biggest pieces I have ever seen and I've been to many. Excellent and generous portions in the bento boxes and..."
David Sturman
"I ❤️ Kaori. Go there once a week. Fresh sashimi and everything is super..."
Carmen Woo
"Great quality jo-nigiri (9 piece sushi) and chirashi has unagi (eel), spicy tuna, scallop, tuna, salmon and hamachi (yellowtail). Grilled ika..."
Geoff Wong
"Good sushi but service is a bit slower inspire of 3 Sushi chefs due to only 2 servers. They work so hard like a chicken with head cut off Poor..."
somkietr rojanasathit
"Arrived on a weekday around noon for lunch. There was no wait. The music was a bit loud but they accommodated which was great. We ordered the lunch..."
Stephanie Cheung
"Excellent place - fresh sushi and sashimi, good sake, and very friendly..."
Denis Maligin
"Brilliant. Such great food, super friendly service. I returned for dinner, because lunch was so..."
Joachim Mathes
"Really enjoyed the omakase chefs choice and the other sushi..."
Coy Tran
Palette Tea Garden
Palette Tea Garden
80/100 (1020 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Contemporary
Seafood
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Contemporary
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Asian
Contemporary
Chinese
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Par3 At Poplar Creek
Par3 At Poplar Creek
80/100 (1079 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
American
Bar
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"A lovely experience, lunch with an outdoor setting overlooking the Coyote Golf Course. With an efficient and enthusiastic staff, and food that is..."
Carol Batte
"Fastest greens in The Bay Area that I’ve played right now. Sean C in the pro shop is top shelf getting you whatever you need and efficiently..."
PJ Prestak
"A good course for beginning golfers. Reasonably priced, with 10-play discount. With $30 VIP membership, can book 2 weeks in advance. Some maintenance..."
Thomas LoSavio
"Really nice course if you're visiting, close by to hotel areas, cheap rates. Nice driving range facilities and welcoming staff, my only gripe was..."
Nino Azurin
"Good for beginner course and best to have lunch or dinner at the par3 bar. Delicious food and friendly..."
KW PAK
"Course was really wet when I played it but the layout was nice. They made the most of the land available. Staff were friendly and helpful and the..."
JohnIn WayneNewJersey
Jack's Restaurant & Bar Sm
Jack's Restaurant & Bar Sm
79/100 (2306 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Grill
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Beef
Pancakes
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Burger
Pesto
Sit down
American
Bar
Grill
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is located next to windy's... With cool ambiance and a super good service.. The quality of food id good.. Totaly in  love with this..."
Santhosh Thiyagarajan
"Listen, I’m going to be honest here. The main problem with Jack’s is that it’s right next door to the very best pizza joint in the Bay Area...."
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Paul Martin's American Grill
Paul Martin's American Grill
78/100 (4095 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Burger
Fish
Sit down
Bar
American
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great place to enjoy great food and great..."
Kevin Johnson
"Good American food and good place! Paul Martin’s American Grill is located at Hillsdale. For my dinner, I ordered Cedar Plank Steelhead. It’s a..."
Nuj De Castro
"Today we came in for lunch and found an amazing place just to sit and enjoy great food. Richard the manager came to visit us on the couches and..."
Janet Roselli
"1st time here and this place is a definite Recommend!!! Luis was our server and he did a great job! 12 of us and he was on point. Food was really..."
Ian Werner
"Cool contemporary restaurant that serves California cuisine. The ambiance is lively and they have a few different seating areas including the main..."
Ken Wong
"Came in with my wife last night. Absolutely loved it. The food was terrific! I really loved the steak and my wife adored the Mac and cheese. Our..."
Jackson Greyson
"Bbq ribs are so good! I definitely recommend these! Service was great, and very..."
Carlos Brambila
"The food was really good. I had a lettuce wrap burger and roasted brussel sprouts and both were superb. I would definitely recommend trying it..."
Brandon Garner
"Food is okay. For the price, expected tastier food. The calamari was really oily. The sauces weren't as good. The French onion soup packed enough..."
Abhimanyu Seth
"I went here with my wife as a date occasion and we had a wonderful time. We got the Brick Chicken and Braised short rib. Our waiter was very..."
Gary Villanueva
"The food was good. The artichokes were yummy. I ordered their special trio, which has ribs, fried chicken and grilled shrimps skewer. My ribs came..."
Thip R
Kingkat Bar & Eatery
Kingkat Bar & Eatery
76/100 (165 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pub
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Steamies Bar
Steamies Bar
76/100 (298 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
"First time ever going I really liked it just a small little bar and a neighborhood very hidden I've been in many bars in San Mateo I never ever knew..."
Victor-Manuel Valencia
"A great neighborhood bar. Good selection of spirits and..."
James Lee
"I got to tell you it's been awhile since I've been in Steamies. I used to hang out there many, many years ago. It was a , dank place and I..."
Buddy Shoe
"Yo this place is so cool Kiva the bartender super chill, helpful, funny, and they had snacks with good music now that's my type of spot. I will be..."
Erika Bolden
"I'd give 4.5 if I could. Great place but a bit small so naturally loud. Enjoyed the intimate setting and ease of access from train/mall/walk/cheap..."
DMG420 TV
"Steamies is a Lovely Dive Bar, great in the afternoon for a bit of Day Drinking. Good staff, decent selection, and nice Bar Folk in order have people..."
John Rosenstein
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
76/100 (661 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Wings
Salmon
Ribs
Jambalaya
Burger
Fish
Sit down
American
Bar
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Red Robin Burger & Spirits
Red Robin Burger & Spirits
71/100 (680 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Hamburgers
The Downtown Tiki Lounge
The Downtown Tiki Lounge
70/100 (212 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Grill
Bar
Pub
Grill
Bar
Pub
Grill
"Normally I would have posted a pic but food looked so good I couldn't stop. Service is typically good. The bill was decent for the quality. Food and..."
Meghan Wiley
"Cool atmosphere and great..."
Jehad Affoneh
"The food and service were above our expectations. We really loved the environment of this place. Amazing place to take the family out for..."
Finley Greene
"Awesome bar in down town San mateo. Not much was happening at 7pm on Friday night but stumbled upon this place. Great music, and friendly bartender...."
Kristie Drawe Moore
"Helen rocks! Dennis is okay. Wink wink! Good place. Cozy. Good music...."
vik bhalla
"Ambiance: Cute, little bar. It's little Hawaii in the city. Just bring your own sand. Venue's small so there's a wait. Drinks: Good tiki drinks but..."
Irma Shantae
"Great spot to hang out with friends. Cocktails and Tiki bowls were great. Bartenders were friendly and pour great drinks. I would definitely..."
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Bistro 330 Bar & Grill
Bistro 330 Bar & Grill
70/100 (88 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Burger
Sit down
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range