Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
113 S B St it's Philz!
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StGreat inexpensive Mexican food
Bay Watch San Mateo
201 2nd AveFamily friendly brunch place
Kaz Teriyaki Grill
71 E 4th AveGreat inexpensive Japanese bento boxes. Cash and to-go only.
Heidi's Pies Restaurant
1941 S El Camino Real24 hour diner with AWESOME pies.
Higher end restaurant for food and cocktails.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vault 164 Restaurant and Bar
164 S B StHigher end restaurant for food and cocktails.
Good wine selection, may also offer live music.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B Street & Vine
320 S B StGood wine selection, may also offer live music.
Izakaya Ginji
301 E 4th AveJapanese Izakaya (tapas)
Ramen Parlor
901 S B StAwesome ramen noodle...
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StAwesome ramen noodle
One of the best sushi in town. Usually long wait.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Sam's Edomata
218 E 3rd AveOne of the best sushi in town. Usually long wait.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
329 S Ellsworth AveJapanese style Korean BBQ
North Beach Pizza
800 Stanyan Stfamily friendly pizza joint
Jeffrey's Hamburgers
888 El Camino Realfamily friendly burger joint
Pizza My Heart
140 E 4th Avefun pizza joint
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
50 E 3rd Avegreat brunch place
Champagne Seafood Restaurant
88 E 4th Avegreat Chinese food (Dim Sum too)
great brunch place, family friendly.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack's Restaurant and Bar
1750 South El Camino Realgreat brunch place, family friendly.
Peet's Coffee
255 East 3rd AvenueAlternative to Starbucks
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, specialty cocktails, with small eclectic vibe. Restaurant on the 2nd floor.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Attic
234 S B StBeer, specialty cocktails, with small eclectic vibe. Restaurant on the 2nd floor.
Parks & Nature
Big park with baseball field, kid's play structure, miniature ridable train (weekends only), and Japanese garden.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Central de San Mateo
50 E 5th AveBig park with baseball field, kid's play structure, miniature ridable train (weekends only), and Japanese garden.
Sunnybrae Park
626 Folkstone AveKids play structure with swing set.
Paved long walking/running/biking trail along the Bay. You can watch airplanes flying over.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Bay Trail
San Francisco Bay TrailPaved long walking/running/biking trail along the Bay. You can watch airplanes flying over.
walking/running trail along the Bay trail.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seal Point Park Public Restrooms
walking/running trail along the Bay trail.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1820-22 S Grant Stgeneral grocery needs
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveHigh-end grocery store
Nijiya Market
1956 S El Camino RealJapanese grocery store
Suruki Supermarket
71 E 4th AveJapanese grocery store
Safeway
1655 El Camino Realgeneral grocery store
Walgreens
191 E 3rd AvePharmacy
Rite Aid
2150 Roosevelt AvePharmacy
Entertainment & Activities
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd Ave