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.
Vault 164 Restaurant and Bar
164 S B StHigher end restaurant for food and cocktails.
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
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)
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
San Mateo Central Park
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 locals recommend
San Francisco Bay Trail
San Francisco Bay TrailPaved long walking/running/biking trail along the Bay. You can watch airplanes flying over.
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