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San Mateo Restaurant Video Reviews

Watch restaurant review videos from San Mateo, California, featuring local restaurants and food businesses covered by Outside Eats. Browse the collection alphabetically and select a title to read the full restaurant video review.

3 Bees Coffee

Locally owned, Italian focused coffee shop with fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Warm and relaxing atmosphere also with outdoor seating.

A2

Local wine bar, art gallery with live music.

Amici

New York-style thin-crust pizza made with freshest ingredients, baked perfectly.

Anatolian

Family owned Authentic Mediterranean desserts, traditional breakfast, and handcrafted cafe drinks.

Apple Fritter

They serve donut burgers, fruity pebble shakes, and churro french toasts.

Avocado Toast

Family-owned deli serving fresh meals with homemade aiolis and spreads.

B Street

Famous for signature bruschettas with unique sweet and savory combinations.

Backhaus

German-rooted artisan bakery in San Mateo and Burlingame baking naturally leavened breads, buttery croissants, and handcrafted pastries fresh daily.

Bahche

Modern Greek cuisine with curated wine list and inviting ambiance.

Boba Bless

Community-driven boba shop in downtown San Mateo founded by two former basketball coaches with a mission to serve and give back.

Boba Bless

Community-driven boba shop in downtown San Mateo founded by two former basketball coaches with a mission to serve and give back.

Bonjour

Award-winning French bakery featuring seasonal treats from local farmers' market ingredients. Specialized in croissants, scones and cookies.

Chill Spot

San Mateo ice cream café serving gourmet handcrafted scoops, global street food, and community events.

Colander Kitchen

Multiple dining concepts from Southern brunch to sushi burritos together.

Cruel Donuts & Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream and donuts. Ice cream is made in house by highly experienced ice cream chef. Unique flavors.

Cuban Kitchen

Female and family owned business serving authentically flavored Cuban cuisine.

Fieldwork

Rotating selection of over 20 fresh beers on tap.

Fogbird

Named Best Bar two years running with creative cocktails.

Foreigner Cafe

Downtown San Mateo's voted best brunch spot since 2019, serving scratch-made breakfast, signature lattes, and globally inspired cafe fare daily from 8 AM to 4 PM. Stories are shared over craft coffee where culture meets community.

Golden Bell

A San Mateo neighborhood institution open daily at 4:30 AM, serving freshly made donuts, donut holes, apple fritters, cream puffs, and breakfast sandwiches.

Golden Bell

A San Mateo neighborhood institution open daily at 4:30 AM, serving freshly made donuts, donut holes, apple fritters, cream puffs, and breakfast sandwiches.

Heidi's Pies

Bay Area's best pies made from scratch using fresh fruit.

Hot Wok Bistro

Neighborhood spot with a cozy and warm atmosphere offering Chinese food at a good price.

Hot Wok Bistro

Neighborhood spot with a cozy and warm atmosphere offering Chinese food at a good price.

Jack's

Extensive menu reflecting Greek-American heritage with genuine old-school hospitality.

Jeffrey's

Handmade burgers ground fresh daily from Certified Angus Beef.

Johnny's

They bake every pie and give lifesavers to well behaved young diners.

Kaizen

Very popular coffee spot sourcing coffee from around the world and rotating their selections to bring high quality, crafted coffee experiences.

Kajiken

Fresh homemade noodles with secret sauces and customizable toppings.

LazyDog2

Handcrafted American food with happy hour drinks starting at three dollars.

Mateo Pizza

One of San Mateo's high rated pizza. Mateo pizza combines New York-style crust with Turkish flavors and fresh ingredients to offer a unique experience unlike any other.

New Thai Elephant

Experienced chefs prepare authentic Thai dishes cooked to perfection.

No.5 House

Authentic Chinese flavors with a modern twist for memorable dining.

Noah's Bagels

New York-style bagels baked fresh daily, paired with signature cream cheese spreads, egg sandwiches, deli favorites, and coffee.

Pausa

Chef Andrea Giuliani creates authentic Italian cuisine from Northern California bounty.

Porterhouse

Only Peninsula steakhouse dry-aging beef in-house with visible meat locker.

Rainbow Pizza

A San Mateo institution since 1983, Rainbow Pizza is a family-owned Greek and Italian restaurant serving hand-tossed pizzas, gyros, pasta, seafood, and generous portions in a lively Greek-themed setting.

Ravioli House

Historical San Mateo institution since 1940's. Ravioli made with a restored vintage machine from the 1930s paired with legendary handcrafted sandwiches.

Reposado

Higher end, extremely well presented Mexican inspired cuisine. Excellent tequila selection.

Romolo's

A three-generation Sicilian family bakery in San Mateo since 1968, hand-crafting cannoli filled to order with fresh ricotta, plus gelato, tiramisu, spumoni, and traditional Italian pastries.

Sal's

Voted as one of the best burgers in San Mateo, offering thoughtfully crafted halal burgers with quality. Sal himself recommends the Patty Melt.

Sama Coffee

Sama Coffee offers traditional plus Turkish coffee as well as mediterranean pastries

Sama Coffee

Sama Coffee offers traditional plus Turkish coffee as well as mediterranean pastries

Sibby's

Restaurant review video from Outside Eats.

Simply Cake

Asian inspired bakery in downtown San Mateo handcrafting light, airy cakes, artisan breads, and pastries using traditional techniques and authentic ingredients.

Suavecito

A collaboration between local chefs serving tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Specialize in Birria and fresh agua fresca.

Taste Glory

Asian fusion brunch blending classic Western dishes with Thai flavors.

The Barrel

Hundreds of wines paired with selective cheeses, charcuterie, and seafood.

Tiny B

TinyB Chocolate handcrafts authentic Brazilian brigadeiros in small batches using premium ingredients, creating rich, gluten-free chocolate treats inspired by tradition and made in San Mateo.

Tokie's

Over 40 years serving Japanese comfort food in family atmosphere.

Whisper

Chef Nick Yoon crafts fusion flavors with precision and originality.

Yumi Yogurt

I had no idea you could walk into a frozen yogurt shop and leave feeling good about what you ate. Yumi has been serving San Mateo since 1985, and I stopped in to ask what they recommend for first-time visitors. Here's what they suggested.