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1. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - San Mateo
4.2
Awesome(163)
$$$$
• American • Foster City
Booked 61 times today
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a mountain-inspired, scratch-kitchen restaurant where handcrafted food brings people together to connect and feel at home. Inspired by founder Chris Simms' time in the Rocky Mountains, our lodge-inspired spaces feature cozy fireplaces and dog-friendly patios, inviting you to slow down. Whether you're joining us for weekend brunch, happy hour, late-night favorites, seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, or exclusive Beer Club releases and perks, Lazy Dog is a place to relax, connect, and feel right at home.
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2. Benihana - San Mateo, CA
4.2
Awesome(446)
$$$$
• Japanese • Foster City
Booked 34 times today
At Benihana San Mateo, California, our food is not only cooked it’s choreographed. You’ll find a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at a communal hibachi grill tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood, and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style. You can enjoy sushi and sashimi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in our famous, award-winning signature hot sake or a specialty cocktail.To make your experience even more rewarding, don’t miss out on our new loyalty program, Friends With Benefits! Instantly unlock member status and get a free appetizer reward to enjoy during your next dining visit. Register today by visiting our website or ask your server for more details.
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3. The Old Post Office
4.7
Exceptional(83)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Burlingame
Booked 52 times today
Housed in Burlingame's beautifully restored historic post office, The Old Post Office is a destination for French-influenced California cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, and timeless design. The restaurant honors the character of one of the city's most iconic buildings while creating a contemporary dining experience rooted in craftsmanship, seasonality, and a genuine sense of occasion.Menus are offered as a three-course experience (plus a few surprises), with a selection of choices for each course and the opportunity to enhance your meal with luxurious additions, from Petrossian caviar to White Truffle from Alba, Italy to other seasonal specialties. Whether joining us for lunch (two courses), weekend brunch, or dinner, each visit offers the freedom to create a meal that is uniquely your own. Our culinary team is delighted to prepare vegetarian and vegan selections upon request.
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4. Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
Exceptional(2099)
$$$$
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 38 times today
Pausa Bar & Cookery calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu consists of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one. In order to accommodate our seatings, we kindly ask you to limit your dining time to 2 hours for parties up to 6, and 2.5 hours for parties greater than 6. We look forward to serving you soon!Thank you for understanding.
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5. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1295)
$$$$
• American • Redwood City
Booked 51 times today
As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!
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6. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City
4.7
Exceptional(1393)
$$$$
• Californian • Redwood City
Booked 5 times today
Mistral’s California cuisine focuses on serving the best local ingredients available. Mistral is a destination restaurant for anniversaries & birthdays, and has an off-the-beaten-path ambiance with year-‘round patio dining and water views, an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of outside heaters. Two private rooms and the covered patio are available for private dining, business dinners, banquets, cocktail parties, weddings, and special events.A note on waterfront tables:WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONSWe kindly ask that you and your party follow our dining limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on our waterfront tables.Your time limit starts from your reservation time.
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7. Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo
4.8
Exceptional(1503)
$$$$
• Brazilian Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 50 times today
Espetus Churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse. This restaurant began in 2003, as an homage to the Brazilian cowboys who would cook each night by roasting meat over an open flame. Today, this form of dining has evolved to a totally unique culinary experience. Guests at Espetus are seated with a red and green painted wood block on the center of the table. If the diners are hungry, they place the green side face up and servers will come by with a wide array of grilled dishes on skewers. Whenever they are hungry, they simply flip the block to red.Espetus has an extremely large and varied menu for guests to enjoy. Guests can enjoy items like sirloin steak, top sirloin, filet mignon, flap steak, grilled chicken, marinated shrimp, rum-soaked pineapple, pork belly, flame-grilled bison and many more. Espetus also has a cold bar with items like rolls and pasta.
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8. Vesta
4.8
Exceptional(280)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Redwood City
Booked 23 times today
We have always loved food and how it brings people together. The sharing of a table and a meal is wonderfully complemented by an exchange of thoughts and ideas. And this food that we share is so important. Where it comes from, how it was grown or treated, and how it was procured all has a lasting impact on our health and the wellbeing of the Earth. We care about the food that we eat and the food that we serve. We source our ingredients from local farms and purveyors who support an organic and sustainable future for our Earth.Join us to enjoy our delicious small plates, refreshing salads, and unique wood-fired pizzas. We welcome reservations during our lunch and afternoon service hours. Please note, we cannot guarantee seating requests.
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9. Flores - San Mateo
4.5
Awesome(259)
$$$$
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 10 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores San Mateo. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features two separate private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
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10. Iron Gate
4.7
Exceptional(3205)
$$$$
• French • Belmont
Booked 13 times today
Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.

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Charter Square Shopping Center is a vibrant hub for shopping and dining, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a meal after exploring the area. Where to Eat Near Charter Square Shopping Center? The nearby dining scene caters to a variety of tastes and culinary preferences. You’ll find lively American cafes, casual dining spots offering fresh Californian fare, and inviting Italian restaurants serving up delicious handmade pastas. Enjoy the warm and welcoming atmospheres with many places featuring outdoor seating, ideal for enjoying your meal al fresco. Whether you're in the mood for a relaxed brunch or a cozy dinner, there are plenty of options just a stone's throw away.

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