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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo

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    • 8.9
      Japanese$$$$
      329 S Ellsworth Ave (4th St.), San Mateo
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      • Jeffrey C.

        Jeffrey C. • December 25, 2018Meat lovers BBQ dinner! The Adicting Cabbage Salad was also great!

    • 8.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      113 S B St, San Mateo
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      • Sushant H.

        Sushant H. • December 17, 2015Love the variety of tea. Philz fresh chai is my goto tea.

    • 8.7
      Bubble Tea
      140 S B St, San Mateo
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      • Erika P.

        Erika P. • August 8, 2019Matcha latte here is SO GOOD (and instagram worthy!) I got it less sweet(30%), no toppings (though it comes with toffee), and oat milk (they use the Califia Barista Oat Milk).

    • 8.7
      Japanese$$$$
      509 2nd Ave (at S Claremont St), San Mateo
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      • Gaku U.

        Gaku U. • February 6, 2010Their yakitori is authentic japanese. yum yum.

    • 8.7
      Korean$$$$
      213 2nd Ave, San Mateo
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    • 8.7
      Ramen
      112 S B St, San Mateo
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      • Andy W.

        Andy W. • April 24, 2023Different type of ramen - oil based rather than soup based. The noodle is very al dente with a ton of bite. Worth trying.

    • 8.7
      Noodles$$$$
      San Mateo
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      • Michael C.

        Michael C. • March 20Spicy noodles had good flavor.

    • 8.6
      Bakery$$$$View Menu
      32 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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      • ‎ ןıɥd ʍ.

        ‎ ןıɥd ʍ. • March 10, 2022Asiago and pepper country bread is delicious. All the baked goods are worth the wait in line.

    • 8.6
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      325 E 4th Ave (B Street), San Mateo
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      • Andy W.

        Andy W. • September 12, 2015Amazing omakase experience. I enjoyed it as much as Sukiyabashi Jiro. More old school than Kusakabe and way more intimate. Run and make a reservation!

    • 8.6
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      218 E 3rd Ave (btw Ellsworth & B St), San Mateo
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      • Mazanin F.

        Mazanin F. • June 21, 2019These are the ones that you should definitely try: amber jack, baby lobster, arctic char, and if you want a roll get a rainbow roll. Best sushi ♥️

    • 8.6
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      505 S B St (at E 5th Ave), San Mateo
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      • Denisa H.

        Denisa H. • April 30, 2013My favorite is turkey sandwich with stuffings. Reminds me Holiday time 

    • 8.6
      Pizza$$$$
      2 N B St (at the Caltrain station), San Mateo
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      • Dickard T.

        Dickard T. • December 20, 2020Fungi and Carne Pizzas, so good!

    • 8.6
      Ramen
      47 E 4th Ave (San Mateo Dr), San Mateo
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      • Christian F.

        Christian F. • July 11, 2020Niku Aburasoba! Go for it. Add extra chili if you are into that sort of thing.

    • 8.6
      Wine Bar$$$$
      227 S San Mateo Dr (btwn 2nd & 3rd), San Mateo
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      • Tricia L.

        Tricia L. • April 13, 2014Great selection of unique and quality wines .. Good cheese too! Love the vibe- will be back

    • 8.6
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      365 S B St (at E 4th Ave.), San Mateo
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      • Annie 🌺 J.

        Annie 🌺 J. • July 30, 2016Great spot for an inexpensive meal. I love all their salsas!

    • 8.5
      Hotpot$$$$View Menu
      215 S Ellsworth Ave (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Mateo
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      • Larry C.

        Larry C. • May 9, 2010Tofu skin is amazing. Also new pork rib soup base is so tasty!

    • 8.5
      Café$$$$
      106 S El Camino Real (Crystal Springs Rd), San Mateo
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      • Alexander T.

        Alexander T. • September 25, 2016The best place for breakfast in San Mateo! Panini and omlet wiyh salmon just amazing.

    • 8.5
      Vietnamese$$$$
      313 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo
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      • Diana A.

        Diana A. • August 12, 2019Really great! Unique authentic dishes, huge portions. An appetizer and an entree can easily feed 2-3 people.

    • 8.5
      Bakery$$$$
      220 2nd Ave, San Mateo
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      • Polina W.

        Polina W. • June 17, 2017Great dark chocolate and peanut butter cups cookies.

    • 8.4
      Sushi$$$$
      279 Baldwin Ave (N Ellsworth Ave), San Mateo
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      • Andy W.

        Andy W. • June 16, 2017Really good omakase at great value. The sushi rice and tamago are as good as Ju-ni's. Great place to go when you can't get into Sushi Yoshizumi

    • 8.4
      Bubble TeaView Menu
      128 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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      • Catherine M.

        Catherine M. • April 29, 2018Good quality ingredients, esp. the organic cream and mini mochi! :)

    • 8.3
      Noodles$$$$
      41 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
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      • Andy W.

        Andy W. • October 13, 2019Awesome curry fish balls. Noodle is Xian style and is delicious as well. Worth a try.

    • 8.3
      Churrascaria$$$$View Menu
      710 S B St (at 7th Ave), San Mateo
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      • Mae C.

        Mae C. • June 1, 2014Chicken hearts, sirloin, and the rib cart 👌🍴🍷

    • 8.3
      Italian$$$$
      223 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
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      • Ms H.

        Ms H. • April 16, 2018Trout pate $8 during Spritz Hour & $9 good wine. Swordfish with artichokes, lemon butter sauce and farro $35. Great service and atmosphere

    • 8.3
      French$$$$View Menu
      222 E 4th Ave (Ellsworth), San Mateo
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      • Jacqueline T.

        Jacqueline T. • August 26, 2013The pre Fixe was so worth good. Will come back again

    • 8.3
      Desserts$$$$
      137 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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      • S. Raziq M.

        S. Raziq M. • September 11, 2021The Oreo Milk Tea with Puff Cream was very tasty. The boba was good too.

    • 8.3
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      201 S B St Ste 2A, San Mateo
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    • 8.3
      Indian$$$$
      129 S B St (btwn 1st & 2nd), San Mateo
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      • Tim D.

        Tim D. • April 3, 2016A little expensive, but the flavors are strong and the burritos are delicious. Definitely worth a try. Get your own water with the glass cups

    • 8.2
      American$$$$View Menu
      181 E 4th Ave (at S Ellsworth Ave), San Mateo
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      • Kevin W.

        Kevin W. • March 18, 2016Calamari, and the Fries w Parmesan, Parsely and Lemon are excellent!!

    • 8.2
      Cocktail$$$$
      130 Main St (btwn 1st & 2nd), San Mateo
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      • Anna T.

        Anna T. • July 27, 2014Land of Milk and Honey is for people who like the flavor of yogurt soju! Delicious!

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