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Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.1
4.1
3015 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Create a New Sunday Tradition- Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays from 11-2PM to experience our new brunch menu! Explore creative new à la carte entrées like our charcuterie board-inspired DIY Avocado Toast. For meatlovers our new Hangover Burger will delight — or go classic with our new Grill Benedict. No brunch is complete without refreshing cocktails and we’re serving them up by the glass or by the pitcher. Try our new Sangria or Blackberry Margarita Pitchers, or enjoy DIY Mimosas featuring a bottle of bubbly plus juices for the whole table.
    Create a New Sunday Tradition- Sunday Brunch Photo

What 3,015 people are saying

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in San Mateo offers a "great place to go for a casual, social occasion" with consistently friendly service. Guests enjoy the diverse menu, particularly the "excellent happy hour" specials. Highlights include "delicious food" like salmon, fried chicken, and tri-tip. The restaurant is "easy to bring wheelchair handicap in and out," providing a "quick and relaxing dining experience." However, some guests note inconsistency in food quality and service during busy holidays.

3,015 Reviews
  1. Joseph VIP

    San Francisco46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were immediately seated in a very quiet spot. Staff was very polite and friendly. The meals were served quickly, hot and ready to eat. Food was delicious. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. We will be going back soon.

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  2. Jim

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Writing a follow up to my review below. The General Manager reached out to me privately to discuss the issues from our experience and has done all that he could to make this situation better. Kudos to Vi for his swift and generous resolution to this. Looking forward to giving Paul Martins another shot. -------------------------------- I rarely write reviews but for a $300 dinner, I expected much more and felt compelled to write one. The food was not great. We ordered the Mac n cheese - which was recommended by our waiter - and what we got were noodles in a bland, brothy cream sauce. Had 2 bites and gave up on it. I ordered a filet mignon - medium. I cut into it and even the edges were deep red/purple. Translation- it was rare / almost raw. The waiter took so long to come back around that I focused on eating the veggies while the rest of my family enjoyed their dinners. It was not a busy night. He finally made his way back around us and I had him take back the steak to cook it more. Not a huge deal, it happens. But when he finally came back, he now had my steak on a tiny bread plate with the one piece of asparagus that I hadn’t gotten to earlier. It was just sad looking. A $60 filet sitting on a bread plate with 1 piece of asparagus. Ok, fine, I am hungry so I cut into it and thankfully it was cooked to the right temperature. But as I ate it, I was totally disappointed by the lack of flavor. No salt / seasoning on it. Tasted like a cheap cut of meat. As with most people that like steak, you enjoy a nice glass of red wine with it. This is a total wine snob comment, but c’mon use some decent stemware for your wine. The stems, the rim, the overall thickness totally detracted from the nice glass of wine I ordered. Sorry, but not worth $300 for a family of 4.

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  3. Valerie

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here for the first time for my hubby’s birthday. We started with the smoked steelhead dip, delicious! For entrees, he had the shrimp tacos & I had the lobster roll. We were both delighted, so good! Dessert was butter cake with vanilla ice cream & fresh strawberries & blueberries - it was amazing! We were so stuffed. We loved our server, Taylor. She added to the fun, she was very kind & so attentive. She presented my hubby with a slice of chocolate with a candle! Overall the restaurant & staff are inviting with really nice ambiance. We will definitely be back.

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  4. DomL

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for wife's dinner. Wrote that on the reservation but it was never acknowledged. Atmosphere and ambiance was nice and was excited to try the food. Unfortunately the food was lackluster. Deviled egg starter had a filling that was weirdly sour. It just didn't taste right to us. The Caesar salad was uninspired. Lettuce was not crisp enough, seemed old and not chilled. The dressing wasn't creamy enough and tasted off. My wife said the Caesar salad we make at home with trader joes salad bag was better. The lobster roll didn't have enough mayo and celery was in the mix. This didn't allow the lobster to shine. The pieces of lobster didn't include any tail meat, but rather the thin meat from the legs. Wife's favorite off the evening was the Lemon Drop cocktail was she loved. Service was good. Atmosphere was good. Cocktail was good. Food was bad. Will not be back.

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  5. Mari

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    To start, seating table was bad and price level on the app is false. Second, we ordered the top steaks cooked well done and received them rare. Third, for the price of the restaurant, the service was very slow for a top end steak house.

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  6. Simone

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were exceptional - and on such a busy night as Valentines! We always love going to the bar and dining at our neighborhood favorite Paul Martins.

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  7. Chris

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Great service and delicious food. Limited food menu which made for easier choosing. Drink menu was extensive. I would recommend for sure.

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  8. Melanie

    San Francisco13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Entree came before salad so we returned. Had to return my cocktail cause it did not taste good at all. It sounds like we are accustom to returning food but we are not. This might be the only time I’ve returned a cocktail for being undrinkable. Asked if we wanted dessert before we finished our entrees. Forgot to remove salad from bill. My chicken Parmesan was bland and not worth the price. The short ribs were good. Presentation, service and taste was not worth the price.

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  9. Melissa

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A place to go to for a quick dinner, a little pricey for the quality of food. Steak was over cooked, shrimps were over cooked. Server was good. Overall a 4 star experience

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  10. Steve

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner and drinks in a booth for three was very pleasant. Book ahead, can be a busy spot. Seafood pasta was great! Beef dip - large serving on very fresh baguette was delicious. Server was excellent. 4.5 for sure in San Mateo next to Hillsdale Mall. Lots of free parking.

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 212-7400.

Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo is rated 4.1 stars by 3015 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

101 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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