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Avenida, San Mateo, CA

Avenida

4.7
4.7
295 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Avenida Modern Filipino Restaurant and Bar was inspired by the dynamic lifestyle of Avenida Rizal, one of the main thoroughfares in the Old Manila during the pre and post World War II era. It was named after the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal.

For decades, Avenida Rizal was a melting pot as well as the mecca for entertainment and dining in the Philippines.

Being the center of Old Manila’s social life, Avenida Rizal was also famous for its Art Deco as well as its theaters and opera house where performing arts lovers came to watch zarzuelas, vaudeville acts and stage plays. The theaters were designed by very well respected architects who were later honored as National Artists.

Avenida Restaurant would like to pay homage to the glory days of the Old Manila.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Website
    http://avenidarestaurant.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
  • Location
    201 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 295 people are saying

Avenida reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avenida offers an "upscale Filipino dining" experience with a diverse menu praised for its "flavorful and authentic dishes." Diners love the "generous portions," ideal for sharing. The ambiance is "lively and modern," while the service, particularly from staff members like Dean, is often "attentive and friendly." Reservations are recommended.
295 Reviews

  1. Cate VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time going and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the wait staff was very friendly. We shared a bunch of food family style and it was definitely the way to go. We didn’t regret anything we ordered, will definitely come back next time we are on this side of the bay!

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  2. jacque

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow. We ordered sinigang and the okra was raw. Pansit, lection kawali are all small portion. Sinigang was a little salty. Pansit taste good.

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  3. Sean VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our first visit to Avenida Restaurant. I was happy to see they had clearly labeled vegetarian options available on the menu! We enjoyed the Tokwa't Tokwa (crispy tofu), Vegetarian Pancit Bihon and Spinach ala Pobre, while my husband enjoyed his Bangus ala Pobre.

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  4. Amanda

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server dean had the best costumer service and took good care of us

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  5. Benjamin

    Puerto Vallarta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food was excellent and like nothing I have had before. Our waitress, Sam was awesome.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance was superb! We enjoyed our delicious food w/ great service. Will definitely becoming back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was yummy. Just too noisy to carry a conversation

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  8. Shengzhong

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything during my first visit. The squid, Adobo chicken and pork are full of flavor. I am looking forward to my next visit already!!

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  9. Benjamin VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  10. Serena

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been meaning to try it. I ordered adobo rice(delicious),kare kare beef (melts in you mouth soft), pork belly and tofu (delicious),chicken and pork adobo ( some pork was super tender but not all), and egg plant with beef (delicious). Of course, for dessert, we order their leche flan (a must) and Ube panne cotta (love it). For drinks, we ordered the Tokyo sour ( a must try) and Pan daiquiri (eh) different but I will order the Tokyo sour again.

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FAQs

Avenida offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 781-3641.

Avenida is rated 4.7 stars by 295 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Avenida

201 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ellsworth Ave
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://avenidarestaurant.net/
  • Phone number
    (650) 781-3641
  • Catering
    Bring the food home in our Party Trays! We serve take-out options to feed your family events. Please contact restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and large gatherings. Up to 32 pax in our mezzanine. Please email the DATE, TIME, and NUMBER OF GUESTS to events@avenidasanmateo.com
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