11 Best Izakayas In San Mateo

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Izakaya Ginji

4.5

Awesome(250)

$$$$

• Izakaya • San Mateo

Booked 9 times today

Always friendly and welcoming- only downside (and also an environmental upside)- digital menus, although they have paper ones by request. Such a friendly place, we always feel welcome- the charcoal morsels were off the hook good, and such a wonderful staff!

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2. Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal

4.7

Exceptional(931)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Burlingame

Booked 16 times today

Food was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place. 12 out of 10!!

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3. KEITAN Binchotan Yakitori

4.2

Awesome(2)

$$$$

• Izakaya • San Mateo

Booked 5 times today

Our reservation got “upgraded” the karaoke private room, which worked out great because we had a toddler who can roam about freely without getting into other people’s way. Food was great and service was attentive. Would highly recommend large parties here and get the karaoke room.

4. Ichika Izakaya

4.7

Exceptional(75)

$$$$

• Izakaya • San Bruno

Booked 8 times today

Quality sushi and great small plates of food! Nice little sushi bar and the whole staff is Pro!

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5. Sushi Roku - Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(166)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Palo Alto

Booked 38 times today

Excellent service, very nice ambiance, very good sushi.

6. Okane

4.7

Exceptional(562)

$$$$

• Izakaya • SOMA

Booked 11 times today

Great staff! Everyone was attentive to us at the counter. We enjoyed the variety of sake choices and the delicious nigiri. Would come back!

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7. Hakkai Nigiri Bar & Tapas

3.9

Excellent(10)

$$$$

• Izakaya • San Carlos

Booked 1 time today

Hakkai Nigiri Bar & Tapas has become our preferred destination for sushi and Japanese cuisine. The establishment offers exceptional fish service and an inviting ambiance.

8. Sushi Hon

4.4

Awesome(513)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Mission District

Booked 4 times today

My girlfriend and I had a phenomenal experience at Sushi Hon last night. We did the chef’s table, omakase experience, and absolutely feasted. Every single sushi dish was so thoughtfully curated and incredibly delicious. The meal was paced very nicely, and the amount of food in total was perfect for me, although my girlfriend was pretty stuffed by the end of the meal. They brought out a cheesecake slice as a surprise for my girlfriend’s birthday, which was very sweet. I also got a piece of my favorite sashimi as a surprise at the end of the meal. Our sushi chef Yong was incredibly attentive, kind, and thoughtful. We would love to come back sometime

9. Dragon Horse

4.2

Awesome(9)

$$$$

• Izakaya • SOMA

A very solid Sushi/Japanese experience in a relaxed setting. No complaints on anything and the cocktail menu/bartender made us some great drinks.

10. Echigo Home Cook

4.1

Excellent(20)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Mission District

The appetizers were fantastic and the curry was very authentic and interesting

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Izakaya Ginji

2. Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal

3. KEITAN Binchotan Yakitori

4. Ichika Izakaya

5. Sushi Roku - Palo Alto

6. Okane

7. Hakkai Nigiri Bar & Tapas

8. Sushi Hon

9. Dragon Horse

10. Echigo Home Cook

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