14 Best Cocktail Bars in San Mateo

Bucky's Cocktail Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
101 South Boulevard, San Mateo

“Met my wife here how can I not love it!“

4.7 Superb78 Reviews
Antone's Cocktail Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
32 37th Avenue, San Mateo

“Home away from home. 🏈🍺🎉💕“

4.5 Superb83 Reviews
Pausa Bar & Cookery Italian • $$$
223 East 4th Avenue, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

House Selection of Cheese
Wagyu Beef Bistro Tender
House Made Focaccia
Roasted Bone Marrow
Housemade Focaccia
Carnaroli Risotto
Saffron Casarecce
Margherita Pizza
Duck Leg Confit
Pizza Margherita

“Cocktails and Wagyu - soooo good!“

4.3 Superb662 Reviews
Wunderbar Bar • $$
310 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

El Lobo Popcorn Old Fashioned
Doc a Twist on a Manhattan
Hibiki Harmony

“Amazing experience.

Great staff. Great drinks. Great atmosphere.

I feel at home.

The drinks are delicious. We had 3 rounds and wish we had more time!

The bartenders actually have personalities!

Go and enjoy! You’re welcome.“

4.6 Superb90 Reviews
OLHSO Korean BBQ House Korean • $$$
236 S B St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Seafood and Vegetable Pancake

“Really enjoyed our dinner here! We skipped the famous sampler platter since we weren’t super hungry and just ordered a few things that sounded good.
- The beef tongue was a bit chewier than I expected - definitely had to work at it.
- Oxtail stew was tasty but they went a little heavy on the green onions.
- Pork jowl had great flavor and that nice fatty richness, though I wish it had been a touch more tender.
- Whole marinated short rib was absolutely incredible. So tender and juicy, honestly the star of the show.

Worth coming back for that alone. Good meal overall with one dish that really knocked it out of the park!“

4.3 Superb144 Reviews
Fogbird Lounges • $$
144 South B Street, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Alto Adige Speck Flatbread
Chips and Spinach Dip
Mushroom Flatbread
Charcuterie Board
Cheese Board

“Such a lovely bespoke atmosphere and the cocktails and bar bites are so artfully crafted. My only disappointment was that I only had time to visit once during my time in San Mateo but I hope to return. Cheers!“

4.4 Superb94 Reviews
Liuyishou Hotpot (San Mateo) Hot Pot • $$
98 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

刘式老火锅四绝 毛肚鹅肠黄喉鸭血
liu's traditional hotpot dishes 刘派四绝
house special black tripe 爽脆黑毛肚
traditional hotpot dishes 老火锅四样
signature tofu skin 一刘鲜豆皮
Liu's Traditional Hotpot Dishes
deep fried buns 黄金小馒头
Chongqing Ice Glue Pudding
quail eggs 鹌鹑蛋
Liuyishou Hot Pot

“太棒了,肉品沒吃多少,倒是吃了好幾磅的櫻桃🍒“

4.3 Superb303 Reviews
Celia's Mexican • $$
504 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Enchilada Pork Tamal \u0026 Chile Relleno
Enchilada Pork Tamal & Chile Relleno
Rice Beans \u0026 Cheese Burrito
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Camarones a La Diabla
Carne Asada Burrito
One Mole Enchilada
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Tijuana Taco Salad
Carnitas Adobadas

“Hadn’t been here in nearly 30 years, we moved to Seattle, but back for vacation. Had to have the Cancun platter. Just like I remembered!!“

4.3 Superb258 Reviews
Mortar & Pestle Bar Lounges • $$
130 South B Street, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Death by Tikka Masala
Sev Puri Chaat
Dirty Fries
Thali

“Mortar and pestle is my favorite bar in San Mateo! The after hours at the teahouse is my favorite drink and Bryan makes it smooth and strong. Shout out to the bartenders at Mortar for handling big crowds with a smile and good energy. ✨🍵🍸“

4.3 Superb150 Reviews
Sky Lounge Bar • $$
76 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

“Rolled into town on a Wednesday, looking to book a late night party on the upcoming Saturday. Monica behind the bar grabbed the owner Malhi from next door. They were both super helpful and made it easy. Had a great time with good drinks. Even pumped our own music through their sound system. Nice looking place with chill vibe.“

4.3 Superb29 Reviews
GAO VIET KITCHEN Vietnamese • $$
313 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Nem Nuong Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll
Giant River Prawns Gao Signature
Bò Tái Chanh - Beef Carpaccio
Banh Beo Tray - Steam Rice Cake
Grilled Lobster Garlic Noodle
Banh Khot Tray- Mini Pancakes
Lobster Ginger Rice Porridge
Bò Lúc Lac Shaking Beef
5-Spice Vermicelli Bowl
Old School Bun Bo Hue

“This is the best Pho I've ever had. I had the Pho-zilla! comes with thin sliced filet mignon, a whole lobster and a large beef rib.“

4.2 Good446 Reviews
Avenida Restaurant Filipino • $$
201 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Tokwa’T Lechon Kawali Crispy Tofu with Crispy Pork Belly
Inihaw Na Pusit Tender Jumbo Squid
Inihaw Na Pusit Grilled Squid
Inihaw Na Pusit Jumbo Squid
White Rice Garlic Rice
Chicken and Pork Adobo
Avenida Fried Chicken
Pandan and Halo Halo
Milky Ice Halo Halo
Grilled Pork Belly

“Exceptional service and very good food (quality, presentation, taste)!!!“

4.1 Good400 Reviews
Palette Tea Garden & Dim Sum 彩苑 Dim Sum • $$
48 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

half peking duck 北京片皮鴨 Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes
wagyu chow fun 和牛乾炒河
Shrimp Corn Cheese & Chive Dumplings 3 粟米韮菜果
palette soup dumplings 彩籠小籠包 xlb 5
Chinese Kale with Oyster Sauce Reduction
Wagyu Beef Chow Fun 和牛乾炒牛河
Black Truffle Crispy Duck Fried Rice
Blueberry Mochi Ball 2 南梅煎堆
Sichuan Green Beans 乾烹四季豆
Assorted Dim Sum Dipping Sauces

“We went there for Thanksgiving for the first time. As a vegetarian, I can say I had many options, and what I chose was outstanding. My wife and daughter enjoyed their fish and meat dishes and I can honestly say there wasn’t one dish that wasn’t outstanding. I heartily recommend this place and I’m considering going back for Christmas if they’re open.“

4 Good375 Reviews
Flores San Mateo Mexican • $$
4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Chips \u0026 Salsa for 10
Fingerling Potatoes
Grilled Cod Taco
Chips and Salsa
Sautéed Corn
Rice and Beans
Fish Ceviche
Grilled Fish
Tres Leches
Quesadilla

“Absolutely amazing experience love their happy hour specialty craft cocktails, the mango margarita w/ spicy rum salt was Top three margaritas all time !!“

3.9 Good219 Reviews