Porterhouse

4.7 (1899)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Porterhouse

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

San Mateo

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.
To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.
Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.

*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(650) 579-5911
Website
https://www.porterhousesanmateo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Tamura
Catering
We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
Private party facilities
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
Private party contact
Zella U.: (650) 579-5911

Location
164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA.
Parking details
San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
Public transit
We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station. PARKING:Main Street Parking Garage:The Main Street Parking Garage in San Mateo is located at 360 Main Street, San Mateo, CA 94401. This city-owned facility is situated at the corner of Main Street and 1st Avenue, offering 365 spots with a maximum 10-hour limit and a 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM closure. Parking is free after 6pm.The Verkada parking garage is located at 406 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401. It is open to the public for free parking during limited hours, specifically from 6 PM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 12 AM on weekends. 100 S Ellsworth parking garage
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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Molten Cake$13.00
Warm chocolate, whipped cream, vanilla gelato
Crème Brulee$12.00
Vanilla bean, whipped cream, turbinado sugar
Bread Pudding$11.00
Butterscotch, caramel sauce, crème anglaise
Chocolate Mousse$11.00
Amaretto, whipped cream, berry puree
Gelato & Sorbet$10.00
Daily selection, please ask your server
Chocolate Souffle (20 Minutes)$17.00
Crème anglaise
Grand Marnier Souffle (20 Minutes)$17.00
Grand marnier, creme anglaise
Bananas Foster (For Two)$34.00
Tableside flambe

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4.7

(1899)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Porterhouse Steak US offers a "great go-to for a great steak meal" with an inviting ambiance featuring vintage movie posters and jazz duets. While some diners report inconsistencies with steak preparation, many find the "service excellent" and praise dishes like the "sensational dry-aged steaks" and tableside bananas foster. "Outstanding experience overall."

1,899 Reviews

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Judith
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at Porterhouse. The food was delicious and the service spot on. It’s expensive but the whole experience was worth it. Porterhouse services great meat in a traditional yet informal atmosphere. We’ll definitely go back.
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Lori Gold
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 1, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance just cannot be beat, including vintage movie poster on the walls and great jazz duets from the 50's. A++ We started the evening drinks; Woman in Red for me and a Castaway for the hubby: A+ Appetizers next; Polenta Poutine, Corn Chowder and Crab Cakes: A+ Main Course; the house specialty Porterhouse for 2. The 32 oz steak sliced and presented on a platter. I had such high expectations for this dish, but it fell short. We ordered it cooked medium it came medium rare. The filet side was good, but the NY side was tough and chewy: C Dessert; we ordered the Chocolate Mousse and they brought us an additional sorbet for my birthday! A+ I do recommend The Bananas Foster (just for the entertainment value) which the owner prepares tableside. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely go back and try the ribeye.
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Chuck Gold
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Pretty mediocre service from bartender at the bar re: food. Normally the burger is fantastic, large portion of excellent beef, but tonight all of our burgers were very overcooked. Would recommend, because it's a thick patty, ordering it "rare" and then letting it sit for a few minutes and would probably be perfectly medium rare. But really...they should know that and advise the patron to order it that way.
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Andre
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an enjoyable evening. Food was delicious. Service was great Armando did a great job.
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James Gold
Seattle15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My 4th visit to Porterhouse and it never disappoints. From the delicious, well-prepared food, to the great and friendly service, to the ambiance...it hits all the marks. What I appreciate from this steakhouse centers on need being "a-la-carted" to death...each steak comes with the right amount of sides. I also like the fact that they aren't heavy handed with the salt...they let the food speak for itself. Small things that matter.
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David
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service , Amazing food , Outstanding experience overall, would go here every single time.
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Mike Gold
San Francisco50 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fry bananas from Bruno (owner) is nothing short of amazing. The kids had a great birthday.
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Bart
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat in main dining areas, as smaller room can get noisier.
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Patty
San Francisco21 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was hit or miss. The French onion soup was fabulous and the salad. My husband had was also good. Unfortunately, the Porter house when it was delivered was lukewarm, and it did not have that crispy grilled caramelized outside that we were really looking for. Plus, a steak should be hot when it is delivered.
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Melissa Gold
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite local steakhouse! Servers are so kind and food is great!
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(650) 579-5911
Website
https://www.porterhousesanmateo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Tamura
Catering
We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
Private party facilities
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
Private party contact
Zella U.: (650) 579-5911

Location
164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA.
Parking details
San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
Public transit
We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station. PARKING:Main Street Parking Garage:The Main Street Parking Garage in San Mateo is located at 360 Main Street, San Mateo, CA 94401. This city-owned facility is situated at the corner of Main Street and 1st Avenue, offering 365 spots with a maximum 10-hour limit and a 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM closure. Parking is free after 6pm.The Verkada parking garage is located at 406 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401. It is open to the public for free parking during limited hours, specifically from 6 PM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 12 AM on weekends. 100 S Ellsworth parking garage
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Happy Hour daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm; Dinner Mon–Thu and Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm.

Yes, Porterhouse Steak US welcomes private parties and the restaurant description explicitly invites hosting private parties in its dining spaces.

Wednesday is a popular choice, guests specifically come for the Beef Wellington special offered on Wednesdays.

Yes, Porterhouse Steak US is frequently chosen for special evenings, with guests noting anniversary and Valentine’s visits, intimate alcoves, and a wine-forward steakhouse experience.

Portions at Porterhouse are often described as generous, several guests mention hearty servings and shareable steaks that leave parties satisfied.

Yes, Porterhouse Steak US offers outdoor seating; guests have enjoyed dining outside (including on a street closed to traffic) and staff have even used a heater to make an evening comfortable.

Porterhouse’s happy hour, daily from 4:30–6:00 pm, is a smart time to visit: guests call it a favorite and praise the weekday happy-hour access and value.

Yes, families regularly celebrate here: guests report birthday and family dinners (including a grandson's 17th birthday and dinners celebrating a daughter), and the restaurant accommodates private family gatherings.

Casual dress is the guide at Porterhouse Steak US, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, whether you’re coming for a romantic dinner, a business meeting, or a private celebration.

Porterhouse Steak US tends to fill up for peak evening service, guests report busy Friday nights and special evenings (like Valentine’s Day), while weekday lunches and some daytime visits have been described as quiet and relaxed.

Porterhouse Steak US feels like an old‑Hollywood steakhouse, low‑lit, cozy dining rooms with classic movie posters, comfortable alcoves, and a setting many guests choose for celebrations or romantic dinners.

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Porterhouse

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

San Mateo

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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Sweets

Molten Cake$13.00

Crème Brulee$12.00

Bread Pudding$11.00

Chocolate Mousse$11.00

Gelato & Sorbet$10.00

Chocolate Souffle (20 Minutes)$17.00

Grand Marnier Souffle (20 Minutes)$17.00

Bananas Foster (For Two)$34.00

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