Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Shalizaar
300 El Camino RealThe best Persian food in the Bay Area.
Very good Chinese food, and a very good chance to get seated without a reservation even on busy evenings.
Little China Kitchen
215 E 3rd AveVery good Chinese food, and a very good chance to get seated without a reservation even on busy evenings.
Very good Indian food, and a very good chance to get seated without a reservation on busy evenings.
Gateway India
172 E 3rd AveVery good Indian food, and a very good chance to get seated without a reservation on busy evenings.
Excellent Italian food, including some fresh made pastas.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Divino Ristorante
968 Ralston AveExcellent Italian food, including some fresh made pastas.
JJ's Yogurt
1226 W Hillsdale BlvdDouble Rainbow ice cream plus really warm, friendly service from the owner.
Red Robin is a chain restaurant, but they have truly great hamburgers, great service, and they are very kid friendly.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
3906 Rivermark PlazaRed Robin is a chain restaurant, but they have truly great hamburgers, great service, and they are very kid friendly.
Phenomenal chocolate chip belgian waffles, lots of other great breakfast choices, good service, and kid friendly.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Bay Watch San Mateo
201 2nd AvePhenomenal chocolate chip belgian waffles, lots of other great breakfast choices, good service, and kid friendly.
Fantastic Pho, hole-in-the-wall casual atmosphere, busy but quick.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Saigon City Restaurant
418 E 3rd AveFantastic Pho, hole-in-the-wall casual atmosphere, busy but quick.
Extremely fresh and authentic Mexican food, efficient service, and very reasonable prices.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StExtremely fresh and authentic Mexican food, efficient service, and very reasonable prices.
Everything Else
Pleasant park with play structures for kids, tennis and bocce courts, picnic area and open space.
Beresford Park
Pleasant park with play structures for kids, tennis and bocce courts, picnic area and open space.
Recently built, small gated park with climbing equipment, slides and sand area. Small kids love it and it's very relaxing for parents.
Paddock Park
2900 Baze RdRecently built, small gated park with climbing equipment, slides and sand area. Small kids love it and it's very relaxing for parents.
Nice walking trail tucked right into a suburban area. We often walk this loop (which takes an hour) and stop on the way home for ice cream at JJ's Yogurt.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Laurelwood Park
3471 Glendora DrNice walking trail tucked right into a suburban area. We often walk this loop (which takes an hour) and stop on the way home for ice cream at JJ's Yogurt.