Best Family Style Restaurants in San Mateo

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1. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 32 times today

Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com

2. Avenida

4.4

Awesome(281)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • San Mateo

Booked 13 times today

Avenida Modern Filipino Restaurant and Bar was inspired by the dynamic lifestyle of Avenida Rizal, one of the main thoroughfares in the Old Manila during the pre and post World War II era. It was named after the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal.For decades, Avenida Rizal was a melting pot as well as the mecca for entertainment and dining in the Philippines.Being the center of Old Manila’s social life, Avenida Rizal was also famous for its Art Deco as well as its theaters and opera house where performing arts lovers came to watch zarzuelas, vaudeville acts and stage plays. The theaters were designed by very well respected architects who were later honored as National Artists.Avenida Restaurant would like to pay homage to the glory days of the Old Manila.

3. Swing Shift

3.5

Very Good(0)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • San Mateo

Swing Shift is a vibrant, casual dining restaurant that offers urban comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of the community, it serves up the dishes that we crave crossing cultures and cuisines - from burgers to noodles to tacos to rice. The intentionally inclusive menu is over half gluten-free, and with a large selection of vegetarian and completely plant-based items, making this a restaurant that truly has something for everyone. The drinks list offers a variety of craft low-ABV cocktails and mocktails, an all organic, sustainable and/or biodynamic wine list, and a selection of traditional beers and non-alcoholic beers to suit every taste. With its friendly service, upbeat vibe, and creative dishes, Swing Shift is the perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy a fun dining experience without compromise.

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4. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4447)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 53 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

5. Mykonos Meze

4.8

Exceptional(1006)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Burlingame

Booked 39 times today

Meze is a traditional culture. From small gatherings for lunch or dinner having different mezes small sample like plates on the table to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail.Mykonos Meze is established in 2020 and set within one of the beautiful and trendy restaurants of downtown Burlingame , in Lorton Ave. The restaurant offers a beautiful and friendly ambience for all occasions. The outdoor patio is perfect for long, relaxed lunches or dinners with friends surrounded by beautiful bougainvillea flowers over our white and blue walls which gives you a feel of sitting in a greek island.

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6. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 4 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!o Hours of Operation: reference hours of ops on Pinstripes.com website and adjust as needed

7. Sapore Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(966)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 8 times today

Sapore Italiano is a relaxed Italian eatery known for its tasty bread and hearty cuisine. The restaurant serves everything, from pizzas and salads, to veal scaloppine Marsala and tiger prawns with a basil and white wine sauce. Try Sapore Italiano's homemade meat lasagna or signature insalata Sapore with greens, chicken breast, raisins and sliced apples in a balsamic vinaigrette for lunch. Sapore Italiano's dinner menu includes irresistible antipasti like carpaccio Veneto with raw beef, shaved Parmesan, arugula, Dijon mustard, olive oil and lemon. The restaurant's rigatoni with ground sausage and vegetarian pizza are both standout dishes. A large wine list includes a nice variety of Italian and Californian wines. Sapore Italiano also serves gluten-free and whole wheat pastas.

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8. La Lanterna Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(997)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

Open since 2001, La Lanterna is a family-owned business with Ramon Lopez as Executive Chef and Jennifer Villa-McGuffin service as manager. Prior to opening, Ramon and Jennifer were employed at various fine dining restaurants in the San Francisco Peninsula. With his own signature style, Chef Ramon has received numerous accolades and is honored to serve you at La Lanterna.

9. Cafe Figaro

4.8

Exceptional(488)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 5 times today

Café Figaro is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant in Burlingame. The cozy dining room has a relaxed atmosphere to it and is decorated with a blend of tradition and modern styles. The walls are lined with contemporary artwork and mounted lights, the tables are complete with comfortable seating and crisp linens, while the ceiling hosts pendant lights and classic tiles.Café Figaro offers guests a variety of menu options, all steaming from their authentic and home-cooked cuisine. Menu options include Pollo Parmesan, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, as well as Bruschetta al Pomodoro and Risotto al Frutti di Mare. Throughout the years, Café Figaro has established itself as a popular venue for banquets and private parties. Our amazing revamped extensive wine list has recently been recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2023, Star Wine List 2023, we have a wine for every taste preference!

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10. Luceti's on 25th Avenue

4.8

Exceptional(925)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 2 times today

A taste of Tuscany and local treasure that is simply delicious. For over three decades, Luceti's has served Italian cuisine created by world class chef and awarded San Franciscan, Roger Bertola. Founder of the legendary Doro's, Ruggero's and master chef of Fior and the Iron Horse. Mr. Bertola was also the personal chef to generals Eisenhower and Paton. Today, Luceti's owners carry on the same tradition and cuisine that was started by Dr. Ron Luceti in 1984. Luceti's is a great place for private parties and business meetings.

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Douglas
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The menu has such a good variety. We were a party of three (there for a birthday lunch) and all of us totally enjoyed our meal.
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Il Fornaio - BurlingamePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burlingame
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4.5
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Kris
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and service. The food was brought out in an odd order but was very tasty.
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Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.4
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AnitaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We've been here several times before. First time was great and we were so happy to have a filipino restaurant close to us. Second time wasn't as great but it was during covid . Third time was good so we vowed to go again. This time the food was excellent! We felt that they really stepped up their game. Each dish was delicious. Service was good but they were busy so we had to wait to get someone to come to our table when we needed something. The room has loud acoustics so it gets loud when it fills up so it's an energetic vibe. We brought our own wine and corkage was only $15 which is AWESOME! I'm always happy with reasonable corkage fees. So happy to be able to get tasty yummy filipino food close by!
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AvenidaPrice: Expensive• Filipino• San Mateo
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4.4
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Dennis
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and food overall! Wait staff are very friendly and gie’s above and beyond to serve
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Mykonos MezePrice: Moderate• Greek• Burlingame
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4.8

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

2. Avenida

3. Swing Shift

4. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

5. Mykonos Meze

6. Pinstripes - San Mateo

7. Sapore Italiano

8. La Lanterna Ristorante

9. Cafe Figaro

10. Luceti's on 25th Avenue

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