Restaurants near Laguna Vista Park

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 55 times today

Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.

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2. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 47 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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3. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(3008)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 8 times today

Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.

4. Iron Gate

4.8

Exceptional(3065)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Belmont

Booked 18 times today

Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.

5. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2393)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 33 times today

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

6. Elia - San Carlos

4.6

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • San Carlos

Booked 48 times today

Elia is committed to crafting an exceptional dining experience for you and your dear ones. Our menu features authentic Greek dishes prepared with care, served in a delightful ambiance that reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and service.

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7. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(37)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 7 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

8. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(596)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 48 times today

At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar to an eight-course tasting menu. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.

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9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 51 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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10. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(576)

Price: Expensive

• American • Redwood City

Booked 52 times today

As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!

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San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Three visits within the past year and have noted its consistency with high quality food and service. As a patron who has visited on and off since 2009 and perhaps even before, this is heartwarming to know. The clientele appears to be repeat customers and for good reason. Very enjoyable pasta courses and salads. It is tried and true but never disappoints. The overall vibe is casual yet feels upscale and elegant. It's a place to relax, enjoy, and open a bottle of wine.
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Divino BelmontPrice: Moderate• Italian• Belmont
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4.8
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Lady
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Thanks for hosting our lunch meeting today. Food was delicious!
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The Refuge - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• San Mateo
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4.5
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JaneVIP
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
First time visit. Gracious welcome, attentive but but not intrusive service, great food and wonderful ambiance with beautiful holiday decorations. We will be back!
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La Lanterna RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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4.8
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Lee
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Great service as always. Incredibly delicious food! Truly the perfect dining experience!
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Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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4.8
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KristinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7

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78 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Flores - San Mateo

3. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4. Iron Gate

5. Vivace - Belmont

6. Elia - San Carlos

7. Pinstripes - San Mateo

8. Twelvemonth

9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

10. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

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