A nice small bar. Nice name. Liked the music too. The bartender was good and spoke well. They have fusion cocktails too including Indian fusions. We tried the panipuri cocktail with Cognac as the base. It was real good. They mixed fresh Panipuri water with cognac. Had a good taste subtle and refreshing. The bartender was kind enough to offer us a sample on the house. Much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nora Roman
The atmosphere is great. The music is good and Anthony provided great service. The Summer Whip is must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Thiago Vilarinho
Mortal & pestle is a great hidden gem of San Mateo, Anthony was our host for the night and he displayed upmost service and bartending knowledge. Will definitely make this bar a regular spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Chris Pierick
Awesome cocktails with an Indian twist. If you're looking for a new angle, this is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Johnson
Ant, the bartender was ready and Rollin with the happy hour drinks, we had some bogo apps and I had the Tiki Masala burrito which was delectable. I wish we had one of these by where I live.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GiQue C
Great customer service. They do not discriminate. The drinks are tastefully potent.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
S SS
Alcohol and Indian Food! Seriously, how can you go wrong! All of the drinks sounded yummy and it was difficult to choose a drink in the end. The same goes for the food menu; we had a hard time choosing amongst all of the options
We're definitely going back with a few more friends so we can order more food and use numbers to narrow down the best drinks.
The venue is quite cozy and nice vs loud and obnoxious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Lachman
Went here this past Saturday night for a drink and some food, very excited to finally try this place. Took 40 minutes for the bartender to take our drink order, an hour to get our drink (he forgot to make them for us) and then he proceeded to spill half the drink on me when handing it to me. He didn’t apologize and blamed me for the spill when it was entirely his fault. Asked him to remake the drink since he spilled half of it on me, and he instead topped it off with juice. He also rushed away before we could ever order food. Truly the worst, most surprising customer service I have ever received. Absolutely will not be returning.
Service: 1
Rohan Saxena
Went to the lounge in the rear. It's a nice surprise after walking through the restaurant, however, cocktails were average. Did not try the food.
Aaron Goff
This place is awesome, and Markus the bartender absolutely hooked it up. I will be back for sure, and I look forward to trying every cocktail on the menu.
The female bartender that served my sister and I was horrible. I don’t know if she still works there as this encounter was a while back, but we ordered food from the attached curry up now place and the dish was soggy -too much yogurt. We kindly ask to return it and she proceeded to ask what was wrong with it and if we should throw the food on the ground or spit at the worker. We still tipped her $5 and left. But i never recommended this place! Such a horrible experience for terrible service and their drinks were more crush ice than alcohol. Go else where.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Shilpi Dey
Delicious cocktails and Mumbai street foodReminds me of the hip bars in MumbaiFood is very authentic bar food served in Mumbai high end loungesThe 4 stars because the bar stools are the most uncomfortable I've ever sat on in my life. A cushion would do wonders and I would stay longer and buy more drinks, maybe!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pardeep Binning
Mortar & Pestle Bar has become a favorite spot of mine, a place I've visited 4-5 times and one I often recommend to friends. This unique bar stands out for its specialty cocktails, each with a delightful Indian twist that transforms traditional drinks into something extraordinary. My personal favorite, the Nimbu Pani Puri cocktail, is a brilliant representation of this fusion. It takes the essence of my beloved Indian snack, Pani Puri, and ingeniously incorporates it into a cocktail, creating a refreshing and innovative drink that never ceases to amaze me.Each visit to Mortar & Pestle Bar is an opportunity to introduce friends to these inventive concoctions. The fair pricing and good service make the experience even more enjoyable. The staff are particularly helpful, always ready to assist in choosing cocktails, which is great for those who may be new to this fusion of flavors.The food at Mortar & Pestle Bar complements the drinks perfectly. As the bar is located at the back of Curry Up, a national chain known for its amazing Indian fusion cuisine, the culinary experience is as impressive as the cocktails. The combination of great food and exceptional drinks makes this bar a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique and satisfying experience.
Vegetarian options: A Indian restaurant with a lot of veggie options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sev Puri Chaat, Dirty Fries, Death by Tikka Masala, Thali
Lander Foquet
Tried to get a cocktail ordered. Bar tender was drunk and forgot about us. Kindly reminded him and he asked again what the order was. Turned his back and walked away. We walked out and won't be returning.
Service: 1
Ishan Rakshit
The place is hidden behind curry up now, great place with amazing drinks.
A nice small bar. Nice name. Liked the music too. The bartender was good and spoke well. They have fusion cocktails too including Indian fusions. We tried the panipuri cocktail with Cognac as the base. It was real good. They mixed fresh Panipuri water with cognac. Had a good taste subtle and refreshing. The bartender was kind enough to offer us a sample on the house. Much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The atmosphere is great. The music is good and Anthony provided great service. The Summer Whip is must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mortal & pestle is a great hidden gem of San Mateo, Anthony was our host for the night and he displayed upmost service and bartending knowledge. Will definitely make this bar a regular spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome cocktails with an Indian twist. If you're looking for a new angle, this is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ant, the bartender was ready and Rollin with the happy hour drinks, we had some bogo apps and I had the Tiki Masala burrito which was delectable. I wish we had one of these by where I live.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great customer service. They do not discriminate. The drinks are tastefully potent.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Alcohol and Indian Food! Seriously, how can you go wrong! All of the drinks sounded yummy and it was difficult to choose a drink in the end. The same goes for the food menu; we had a hard time choosing amongst all of the options
We're definitely going back with a few more friends so we can order more food and use numbers to narrow down the best drinks.
The venue is quite cozy and nice vs loud and obnoxious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here this past Saturday night for a drink and some food, very excited to finally try this place. Took 40 minutes for the bartender to take our drink order, an hour to get our drink (he forgot to make them for us) and then he proceeded to spill half the drink on me when handing it to me. He didn’t apologize and blamed me for the spill when it was entirely his fault. Asked him to remake the drink since he spilled half of it on me, and he instead topped it off with juice. He also rushed away before we could ever order food. Truly the worst, most surprising customer service I have ever received. Absolutely will not be returning.
Service: 1
Went to the lounge in the rear. It's a nice surprise after walking through the restaurant, however, cocktails were average. Did not try the food.
This place is awesome, and Markus the bartender absolutely hooked it up. I will be back for sure, and I look forward to trying every cocktail on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The female bartender that served my sister and I was horrible. I don’t know if she still works there as this encounter was a while back, but we ordered food from the attached curry up now place and the dish was soggy -too much yogurt. We kindly ask to return it and she proceeded to ask what was wrong with it and if we should throw the food on the ground or spit at the worker. We still tipped her $5 and left. But i never recommended this place! Such a horrible experience for terrible service and their drinks were more crush ice than alcohol. Go else where.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Delicious cocktails and Mumbai street foodReminds me of the hip bars in MumbaiFood is very authentic bar food served in Mumbai high end loungesThe 4 stars because the bar stools are the most uncomfortable I've ever sat on in my life. A cushion would do wonders and I would stay longer and buy more drinks, maybe!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mortar & Pestle Bar has become a favorite spot of mine, a place I've visited 4-5 times and one I often recommend to friends. This unique bar stands out for its specialty cocktails, each with a delightful Indian twist that transforms traditional drinks into something extraordinary. My personal favorite, the Nimbu Pani Puri cocktail, is a brilliant representation of this fusion. It takes the essence of my beloved Indian snack, Pani Puri, and ingeniously incorporates it into a cocktail, creating a refreshing and innovative drink that never ceases to amaze me.Each visit to Mortar & Pestle Bar is an opportunity to introduce friends to these inventive concoctions. The fair pricing and good service make the experience even more enjoyable. The staff are particularly helpful, always ready to assist in choosing cocktails, which is great for those who may be new to this fusion of flavors.The food at Mortar & Pestle Bar complements the drinks perfectly. As the bar is located at the back of Curry Up, a national chain known for its amazing Indian fusion cuisine, the culinary experience is as impressive as the cocktails. The combination of great food and exceptional drinks makes this bar a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique and satisfying experience.
Vegetarian options: A Indian restaurant with a lot of veggie options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sev Puri Chaat, Dirty Fries, Death by Tikka Masala, Thali
Tried to get a cocktail ordered. Bar tender was drunk and forgot about us. Kindly reminded him and he asked again what the order was. Turned his back and walked away. We walked out and won't be returning.
Service: 1
The place is hidden behind curry up now, great place with amazing drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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