Top rated Cocktail bars in San Mateo, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Mykonos

Greek restaurant

Greek specialties, wine & cocktails in a warmly decorated, snug eatery with outdoor seating.

$$ $$

4.60 (622 reviews) (~2.46 km from centre)

Town

Steak house

West Coast wines complement American takes on steaks, chops & seafood in a simple woody setting.

$$$ $

4.50 (2K reviews) (~8.69 km from centre)

ECR Pub

Bar

Casual hangout offering burgers, other pub food, brews, games & TVs in a relaxed atmosphere.

$ $$$

4.40 (310 reviews) (~6.24 km from centre)

Antone's Cocktail Lounge

Bar

Old-fashioned watering hole with a long wooden bar, pool tables & hearty tavern grub.

$ $$$

4.40 (143 reviews) (~4.15 km from centre)

Amami Sushi

Sushi restaurant

Stylish, bustling spot known for creative rolls, housemade wasabi & classic Asian fare.

$$ $$

4.30 (494 reviews) (~9.19 km from centre)

Paddy Flynn's

Bar

Warm, easygoing tavern with an outdoor patio specializing in Irish beers, whiskeys & cocktails.

$ $$$

4.30 (184 reviews) (~2.49 km from centre)

Dog House

Cocktail bar

Old-fashioned cocktail spot with a jukebox & a down-home feel offering basic pub grub.

$ $$$

4.30 (146 reviews) (~9.36 km from centre)

Bucky's Cocktail Lounge

Cocktail bar

👍👍 They remodeled and have this sexy dark red oak counter that is to die for! They have a machine that plays songs for $1 and they have corn-hole, jenga, and darts in the back. The bartender is awesome and the locals are even better. I love local spots with good people, fun games, good music options, a...

$ $$$

4.30 (127 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

Faith & Spirits

Cocktail bar

👍 Fun piano bar... Had a nice time with the music. Drinks are average.

$$ $$

4.30 (77 reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)

Taurus Steakhouse San Carlos

Steak house

🫤 It is clear that Taurus is on a decline. 3 tables filled on a Friday evening. And after dining there, I can see why. If it wasn't for the kind service, I would've notched it down to a single star. This is supposedly a "hip" steakhouse. Yes, they have the music going, the interior design boasting an...

$$$$

4.20 (145 reviews) (~8.71 km from centre)

Orchid Room

Bar

👍 Great little place to unwind with a few beers in the afternoon. Several beers are on tap plus in bottles. They don't serve any food except snacks so I always bring a sub with me if I am hungry. The decor is subtle but well done. It took me a few visits to notice the old movie posters. They even have...

$ $$$

4.20 (121 reviews) (~8.63 km from centre)

The Lariat Tavern

Bar

👍👍 The Lariat is back! One of my favorite places. Currently at the moment, is the soft opening, where you can stop by and say hi to Justin, the owner. This bar is a classic place for retro 80’s DJ nights and fight nights but most importantly, a great place to meet up. Everything has been repainted and...

$ $$$

4.20 (116 reviews) (~6.94 km from centre)