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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery
4.7
Exceptional(1873)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 33 times today
Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, 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 will consist 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.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.
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2. Waterside Grill + Lounge
3.8
Excellent(125)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Redwood City
Join us for a relaxing and memorable experience at Waterside Grill + Lounge. Our locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktail offerings, global plates and unmatched hospitality on the San Francisco waterfront provide the recipe for a great meal. With an innovative culinary and mixology team ready to cater to your every need, you’ll easily see why we are the premier destination in Redwood Shores. Our large outdoor terrace provides for unmatched al fresco bar and restaurant experience. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we welcome you to our table.
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3. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(624)
Price: Expensive
• American • Redwood City
Booked 42 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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4. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo
4.2
Awesome(3012)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 10 times today
Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.
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5. The Refuge - San Mateo
4.5
Awesome(119)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • San Mateo
Booked 5 times today
As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks. We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.
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6. Spasso
4.7
Exceptional(1387)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Carlos
Booked 6 times today
Sasso, located in San Carlos, is a crowd-pleaser for its excellent service and delicious Italian cuisine. It's known for its extensive wine selection and attentive staff. Reviewers often mention the great food and ambiance, with many praising it as one of their favorite local restaurants. With high ratings across the board, it's definitely worth the drive.
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7. Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City
4.4
Awesome(1320)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Redwood City
Booked 2 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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8. Cafe Florian
3.6
Very Good(356)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foster City
Cafe Florian is well worth the drive, as attested by its high ratings in reviews. Customers rave about the excellent service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, especially during holidays. Many recommend it as a priority for special gatherings. The seafood, sushi, and desserts are especially noted as standouts.
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9. Rustic House - San Carlos
4.6
Exceptional(295)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • San Carlos
Booked 5 times today
Rustic House Oyster Bar and Grill specializes in seafood cuisine. Dishes may include freshwater fish. The concept may focus upon the preparation and service of fresh seafood. We also offer additional American non-seafood items such as chicken, beef, and pasta dishes.
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10. La Viga Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(358)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Redwood City
Booked 5 times today
La Viga Seafood is a gem in Redwood City that's worth the drive. With rave reviews for its 'exceptional' food, 'good service', and 'fresh ingredients', it's a go-to spot for Mexican fusion cuisine. One reviewer mentioned, 'if you want to try Mexican fusion food this is the place', while another said 'we will be back'. The ambiance is described as 'artsy and casual', and the menu includes a variety of inventive dishes like coconut-crusted prawns, sauteed octopus and calamari, and Yucatan-style braised pork. So, whether you're in for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, La Viga Seafood is a must-visit.
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  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    My second time dining here. Overall great experience for our Anniversary dinner. The service was great, food was great (highly recommend the baked potato's as a side, atmosphere was gorgeous located right by the water overseeing nice boats and yachts. Props to the floor manager in which I believe his name was Cameron, (apologies if I got that wrong). Very nice gentleman, highly recommend anyone to try out this restaurant. If you're in for drinks, try the "Hurrica Cocktail." Will certainly be back again in the future. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Hurrica cocktail 5/5 • West Point swizzle 4.5/5 • short rib 4/5 (personal opinion, very good still) • baked potato 5/5 • New York strip 5/5 • clam chowder 5/5
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    Hurrica Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Redwood City
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    4.8
  • KarletteVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •52 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We arrived far before the time of our reservation. They were still able to seat us right away. We sat outside, but the heaters kept us warm. Service was warm, efficient, and friendly. We started with beets with burrata and toast and then a pizza (great crust!). We thought about dessert but we were already plenty full with just these two dishes.
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    Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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    4.7
  • Sheila
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Consistently great seafood and friendly Staff.. I eat here every other month. Also, very efficient and accommodating with large parties.
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    Rustic House - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Seafood• San Carlos
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    4.6
  • Simone
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food and service were exceptional - and on such a busy night as Valentines! We always love going to the bar and dining at our neighborhood favorite Paul Martins.
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    Paul Martin's American Grill - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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    4.2
  • BenjaminVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    1st timer, great experience. We ordeded: lumpia, pusit, caldereta, pork susig, lechon kawali, and a couple of desserts and cocktails. Definitely upscale Filipino food, and worth another visit.
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    AvenidaPrice: Expensive• Filipino• San Mateo
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    4.5

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