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Emily's To Do in San Mateo
The Swingin' Door is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

1. The Swingin' Door

7.6
106 E 25th Ave (El Camino Real), San Mateo, CA
Pub · 42 tips and reviews

michelle h.michelle hofer: Great fish and chips, dualing pianos and kareoke are too much fun!

Safari Run is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

2. Safari Run

8.2
341 N Amphlett Blvd (btw Indian & E Santa Inez Ave), San Mateo, CA
Playground · North Central · 4 tips and reviews

Sandra P.Sandra Perez: Fun place for kid parties. Staff was great, kept the kids busy. Well maintained play structures and very clean.

The Downtown Tiki Lounge is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

3. The Downtown Tiki Lounge

144 S B St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), San Mateo, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown San Mateo · 8 tips and reviews
Steelhead Brewing Company is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

4. Steelhead Brewing Company

333 California Dr (at North Ln), Burlingame, CA
Brewery · Downtown Burlingame · 58 tips and reviews
Kingfish is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

5. Kingfish

201 S B St (at 2nd Ave.), San Mateo, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 43 tips and reviews

6. Dragonfly Designs Studio

55 Nursery Way, South San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Sunshine Gardens · 2 tips and reviews

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

The Kitchen 廚房製造 is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

7. The Kitchen 廚房製造

7.1
279 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The selection of dim sum at lunchtime here is mind-boggling and the quality stomach-pleasing. Bring a few extra mouths so you can add some seafood from the tanks lining the massive room. - Inspector

Crouching Tiger is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

8. Crouching Tiger

7.0
2644 Broadway St (at El Camino Real), Redwood City, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: If you love spicy food, this is the place! The Szechwan specialties will be sure to knock your socks off. - Inspector

Village Cheese House is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

9. Village Cheese House

855 El Camino Real Ste 157 (855 El Camino Real), Palo Alto, CA
Sandwich Spot · 35 tips and reviews

DrinkCobaDrinkCoba: Ask for the "Old Fashion". It will change your life. Quite possibly, the best sandwich in the Bay Area.

Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

10. Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia

6.6
214 California Dr (at Highland Ave), Burlingame, CA
Museum · Downtown Burlingame · 9 tips and reviews
Izakaya Ginji is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

11. Izakaya Ginji

7.6
301 E 4th Ave (at S B St.), San Mateo, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 35 tips and reviews
Classic 101 Burgers and Shakes is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

12. Classic 101 Burgers and Shakes

5.6
575 Ralston Ave (at Elmer St), Belmont, CA
Burger Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Bill W.Bill Warburton: Add bacon to your cheeseburger for that extra kick of taste and satisfying saturated fat.

Yuppie Bar is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

13. Yuppie Bar

5.9
709 S B St, San Mateo, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown San Mateo · 10 tips and reviews

Tye M.Tye Medrano: If you want a nice stiff inexpensive cocktail this is the place!

Kincaid's is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

14. Kincaid's

7.9
60 Bay View Pl (at Airport Blvd), Burlingame, CA
Steakhouse · Anza · 47 tips and reviews
The Chennai Club is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

15. The Chennai Club

6.8
2299 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
Indian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Heath A.Heath Allen: Save room for a dessert dosa. I had one with honey, fig, and goat cheese. AMAZING

Ramen Parlor is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

16. Ramen Parlor

8.0
901 S B St (at 9th Ave), San Mateo, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Carolynne R.Carolynne R.: If you like garlic, make sure you get the fried garlic added to your ramen. It is glorious.

Wakuriya is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

17. Wakuriya

8.5
115 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Western Hills · 19 tips and reviews

Rena P.Rena Patel: Michelin-rated Kaiseki. Every course is impeccable. Best meal I've had in a long, long time.

Trags Market is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

18. Trags Market

303 Baldwin Ave (B St), San Mateo, CA
Grocery Store · Downtown San Mateo · 9 tips and reviews

ChaCha L.ChaCha Lunero: Getting food from their Breakfast Bar is a great way to start the day....and they have a GREAT butcher in the back for all your grillin needs!

B Street Station is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

19. B Street Station

6.6
236 S B St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Mateo, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Mateo · 7 tips and reviews
Bay Watch is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

20. Bay Watch

7.3
201 2nd Ave (at Ellsworth), San Mateo, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown San Mateo · 28 tips and reviews

Solveig P.Solveig Pederson: have an Athletic Omelette! We are watching calories and this is a great option for brunch/breakfast. Also coffee pot on your table.

Gangnam Chicken is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

21. Gangnam Chicken

213 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA
Korean Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 22 tips and reviews
Blue Line Pizza is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

22. Blue Line Pizza

8.2
1108 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Burlingame · 53 tips and reviews

BayZest.comBayZest.com: Off Menu Item: The "Brass Monkey" (Blue Line + Sausage = Brass Monkey)

The Spa Studio is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

23. The Spa Studio

1528 S El Camino Real (at 1st Ave), San Mateo, CA
Spa · Hayward Park · 2 tips and reviews
Madera is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

24. Madera

8.0
2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA
New American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
Myung Dong Tofu Cabin is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

25. Myung Dong Tofu Cabin

6.2
2968 S Norfolk St (at Hillsdale Blvd), San Mateo, CA
Korean Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
La Viga is one of Emily's To Do in San Mateo.

26. La Viga

8.4
1772 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews