Best places: Food & Drinks in San Mateo, United States

👍 First time I came around 10:30am on a weekday. there was a short line but all special or seasonal stuff were gone. I only got the original croissant, chocolate croissant and everything croissant bowl. The second time I came at 8:30am on a weekday - also a short line and I got the pistachio raspberry...

Specialty market offering Asian & Hawaiian groceries, plus fresh produce & meats.

Waiters in Brazilian gaucho attire serve all-you-can-eat skewers of meat in an eye-catching setting.

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

👍 This is a really nice place to get brunch/lunch with friends or family. There's plenty of food options - from pasta to omelettes - and the pasta in particular is very good. Their coffee is strong if that suits your tastes. The service is friendly and makes the atmosphere so welcoming and cozy. They...

Minimalist spot specializing in an omakase (chef's choice) sushi option served at the bustling bar.

Stalwart Italian outpost earns buzz for its creative homemade ravioli & house-roasted coffee blends.

Gourmet Japanese small & shared plates with an array of sushi options in a relaxed setting.

Tiny sushi bar focusing on seasonal chef's-choice tasting menus, with 2 seatings per night.

Old-world Italian food & wine in a spacious yet warm dining room lined with Corinthian columns.

Inventive Indian fusion cuisine served in a charming converted house with vivid teal walls.

Casual, bustling chain serving a menu of creative sandwiches, including vegan options.

Stylish trattoria for wood-fired pizzas, Italian mains & cocktails, with a chef’s table option.

A bustling Japanese locale that offers tsukemen dipping noodles & ramen combos, plus beer & sake.

👍👍 Instead of lining up, we ordered pickup, one Roast Beef Aburasoba and one Homura Aburasoba. I think I got the hype of this place. The ramen was very tasty and it was one of a kind flavor. The taste was very unique and stood out among the competition. This restaurant would probably be the only place...

Straightforward, chill spot selling counter-serve nachos, tacos & other quick Mexican standards.

Yakitori & other casual Japanese eats are provided along with house sake at this cozy urban hangout.

Contemporary steakhouse that dry ages its porterhouse on the premises & makes its own sauces.

Food writer J. Kenji López-Alt is behind this dynamic beer hall with German & New American fare.

Casual counter-order spot with jungle-scene murals, salsa bar with unlimited chips & taco shop fare.