Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in San Mateo

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1836)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 49 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. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

4.5

Awesome(629)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 20 times today

Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com

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3. Central Park Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1695)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Mateo

Booked 20 times today

Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine by Chef Ricardo Garcia, in the $15-$45 range. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Relax and unwind with a house specialty cocktail at our wonderful Martini Bar. We also have several intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement/anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 8 people for that extra special dining experience.For reservations larger than 12 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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4. Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.6

Exceptional(1438)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Mateo

Booked 15 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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5. Pulpo Tapas & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(96)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Burlingame

Booked 4 times today

A new wine bar and restaurant located on Broadway in Burlingame just steps from Caltrain and a short drive from Airport Area Hotels.Pulpo features a variety of Spanish Tapas, Charcuterie along with a variety of Pasta dishes.

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6. Park & Howard Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1286)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Burlingame

Booked 23 times today

Park & Howard Bistro located on the corner of Park and Howard Ave in Burlingame CA and featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic world wide wine list. Park & Howard Bistro has a decidedly understated rustic motif, linen tables clothes, hardwood floors, intimate leather booths , & rich mahogany wood accents and is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Park & Howard Bistro also has intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation, business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement celebrations ,anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 12 people for that extra special dining experience. The lunch menu is full of wonderful seasonal pairings salads, sandwiches and entrees. Service is approachable, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, in a comfortable atmosphere

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7. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4

Awesome(4430)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 41 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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8. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(83)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 31 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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9. Pizzeria Delfina Burlingame

4.7

Exceptional(390)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 12 times today

Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy. In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand. In December 2013, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Burlingame. This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

10. Farm and Vine

4.7

Exceptional(960)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Burlingame

Booked 7 times today

We are open for takeout, thank you for supporting us!Farm & Vine Bistro is the culinary vision of Chef Hakan. We are a new restaurant now opened in Burlingame. Chef Hakan brings the art of food on to your plate. His 25 years of experience in San Francisco and the Bay Area, along with his ambition for food and cooking, make him famous at local neighborhood restaurants. He takes classic dishes and gives them a personalized touch using only the finest foods from local farms and around the world. From our array of starters to our mouth-watering desserts, you're sure to find a new favorite!

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Regina
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful food presentation and delicious! I had the paela and it was sooo good! My partner had the salad with pomegranates and said that was yummy as well as the Gnocchi!
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Central Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo
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4.8
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Joseph
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went here two days in a row - It was THAT GOOD! We had a party of 8 the first day and went back with just 2 for a second time Wait staff was great both times. Portions are generous and staff is attentive. Variety is wide with something for every taste. Pizzas are incredibly fresh, crispy and loaded with toppings. Chicken was unbelievably moist with a crispy skin. Wine selection is considerable. Deserts are also wonderful! Ambience is comfortable, but active and the area is worth walking around. OUTSTANDING in every way. This will be my "goto" whenever I'm in the area.
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Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.5
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rayvip
Tahoe / Reno Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good fresh fish cooked perfectly with great service also. Will be back!
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Pacific Catch San MateoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Mateo
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4.6
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Maryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •77 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
We only ordered tapas and the food was delicious. The Spanish and Italian wines that we had we very good. This is a great place for a small meal and for a larger one (just keep ordering tapas or get a pasta dish).
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Pulpo Tapas & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• Burlingame
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4.6
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Vivekananda
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
This restaurant was a great little find. Great food, great staff and ambience. Really cute little find.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

3. Central Park Bistro

4. Pacific Catch San Mateo

5. Pulpo Tapas & Wine Bar

6. Park & Howard Bistro

7. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

8. Flores - San Mateo

9. Pizzeria Delfina Burlingame

10. Farm and Vine

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