Izakaya Restaurants near San Mateo, CA

Izakaya Ginji Izakaya • $$
301 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Hamachi Collar Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes
Wagyu \u0026 Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Wagyu & Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Amberjack Sashimi from Japan
Buta Kimchi Carbonara
Mentaiko Carbonara
Quail Egg Skewers
Chicken Karaage
Agedashi Tofu
Unagi Donburi

“It’s always cozy and the food is good. Everyone is friendly.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Izakaya Mai Izakaya • $$
212 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Izakaya Original Champon Served Hot
Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancakes
Shishito Pepper Vegetarian
Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
Delux Chirashi Don
Spicy Scallop Roll
Katsu-Curry Rice
Caterpillar Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi Platter

“Excellent selection of sushi 🍣“

4.1 Good70 Reviews
Prime BBQ Barbeque • $$
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Charcoal Grilled Japanese Style Chicken Heart
Bacon Wrapped Lychee and Pineapple
Super Lemon Jasmine Tea w Tea Jelly
Prime House Crispy Pork Belly 2pc
Wagyu Steak Serve with Wasabi
Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue
Yakitori Combo Five 19 95
Prime Crispy Chicken Skin
Deep Fried Whole Eggplant
Yakitori Veggie Combo

“Delicious food and great service! Second time here and my family keeps asking me home back. Staff provides great recommendations and services extremely fast despite having a full house. Definitely one of the better skewer places in the bay!“

4.7 Superb365 Reviews
Izakaya fusion grill Keitan Barbeque • $$
35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Tsukune Chicken Meatball w Egg Yolk 鸡肉丸
Zuri Chicken Gizzards 2pcs 雞胗 2pcs
Wagyu Steak with Bafun Uni & Pineapple
gyutan beef tongue 日式厚切牛舌
oyster w garlic sauce 蒜蓉生蚝
combo 7 skewers 经典炭烤套餐
Tori Kawa Chicken Skin 鸡皮
Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl 牛丼
Yakitori Lucky Combo
Eggplant Appetizer

“super yum! i had the garlic chili tonkatsu ramen and unagi chazuke and they were great! the chazuke was very satisfying and addicting to eat - the unagi was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a sweet sauce! i felt like the garlic chili tokatsu ramen was a bit overcooked but still very fragrant. a sleeper hit was the shishito pepper tempura - crispy and flavorful!“

4.5 Superb209 Reviews
Ultra Sushi Sushi • $$$
210 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Chef's Choice Sushi Nigiri with Assorted Fish
Salmon Tuna and Hamachi Sashimi
Fire Bergschneider Roll
Fire Bergsneider Roll
2 Pieces Unagi Nigiri
Short Rib Teriyaki
Salmon Carpaccio
Chicken Gizzard
Sashimi Platter
Lion King Roll

“High quality food at fair prices. One baffling issue is that they charge for tea, but provides FREE saki and sida.“

3.8 Good98 Reviews
Drunken Monk Izakaya • $$
1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park - 10.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Meatball
Chicken Skewers
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Thighs
Chicken Tight
Chicken Bumps
Wagyu Skewers
Chicken Skin
Corn Tempura
Mapo Tofu Don

“This place is a hidden gem! Almost every dish’s we ordered was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the beef tongue — it’s not even on the menu, but if you get the chance to try it, don’t miss out. It was tender with just the right amount of chewiness, and it paired perfectly with rice.
The staff here are excellent — very attentive and genuinely make sure you're well taken care of. Their service really adds to the overall dining experience.
The only downside is the parking. The lot is pretty small, so it can be a bit of a hassle during busy times. But honestly, the food and service more than make up for it. Highly recommend!“

4.1 Good254 Reviews
Mokutanya Noodles • $$$
1155 California Dr, Burlingame - 2.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Black Garlic Miso Ramen
Wagyu Beef Salt \u0026 Pepper
Wagyu Beef Salt & Pepper
Hamachi Carpaccio
Spicy Beef Ramen
Matcha Cheesecake
Ika Sugata Yaki
Chicken Karaage
Fried Baby Tako
Tonkotsu Ramen

“Good food and fast service!“

4.3 Superb202 Reviews
Ichika Izakaya Japanese • $$$
851 Cherry Ave, San Bruno - 7.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yakitori of Waygu Beef and Beef Tongue
Double Toro Roll 8 PC
Omakase Nigiri 8 PC
King Salmon Nigiri
Deluxe Chirashi
Corn Tempura
Chirashi Bowl
Chashu Ramen
Tempura Udon
Chawanmushi

“Omakase tasting menu was amazing. This was my second time here, and it seemed even better than the first. The colours and plating were outstanding. The flavour profiles were delectable and riddled with subtle, yet distinct notes erupting from the aftertaste. It was surprise after surprise of flavourful tones. I was grateful that I selected the 7-course menu. My significant other had to surrender at dessert. The 10-course menu would have been too much (l experienced it the first time here). Overall, a memory to relish and cherish. Only one point of deduction: one of the desserts ordered was incorrect, but my spouse had already surrendered, it did not matter. Great job!“

4.3 Superb96 Reviews