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- SSheriSan Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoJordan was an amazing waitress. Very helpful, Very attentive and very sweet. We enjoyed our meal and I greatly appreciated her compensation on the dish I couldn’t eat. She’s a five star server and they should be proud to have her on staff.More infoPacific Catch San MateoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Mateo•4.9
- SshinazyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways presented with new, creative, & tasty cocktails, never boring.More infoCentral Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo•4.8
- YYurlsVIPChicago / Illinois •34 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat presentation- just the right amount. Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff. Impressive bathroom- their disabled toilet cubicle has heated seat!!More infoGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)Price: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo•4.7
- KKristinaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 25, 2024Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!More infoPausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo•4.7
- MMarcSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 10, 2024Consistently great experience in both food and service!More infoIzakaya GinjiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo•4.6
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Dog friendly restaurants in San Mateo include The Refuge - San Mateo, Central Park Bistro and Rise Woodfire - San Mateo
Child friendly restaurants in San Mateo include Pinstripes - San Mateo, Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo and Rise Woodfire - San Mateo
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- Shoreview Shopping Center
- Poplar Creek Golf Course
- Bay Tree Park
- Coyote Point Recreation Area
- Borel Park
- Sunnybrae Park
- San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport
- The San Mateo Japanese Garden
- Parkside Plaza Shopping Center
- Beresford Recreation Center
- San Mateo Commons Shopping Center
- San Mateo Caltrain Station
- Deanza Historical Park
- San Mateo Municipal Golf Course
- Coyote Point Marina
- Americas Best Value Inn San Mateo
- Fiesta Gardens Shopping Center
- Beresford Park
- Coyote Point County Park
- Central Park