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Rise Woodfire - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

4.5
4.5
629 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pizzeria, Prime Rib
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 389-6918
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nick Aufiero
  • Catering
    A variety of catering options available. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to catering@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties up to 200. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to events@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    B Street and 1st Avenue (at the Cal Train Station)
  • Parking details
    Parking directly outside and garage parking directly under the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located at the Cal Train Station in Downtown San Mateo. With the best parking options anywhere downtown.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Kid-friendly

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rise Woodfire in San Mateo offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." Known for its wood-fired pizzas and flavorful dishes like branzino and burrata salad, this restaurant is "an absolute must-try" for pizza lovers. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and unique train station setting make it a popular choice.

629 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here two days in a row - It was THAT GOOD! We had a party of 8 the first day and went back with just 2 for a second time Wait staff was great both times. Portions are generous and staff is attentive. Variety is wide with something for every taste. Pizzas are incredibly fresh, crispy and loaded with toppings. Chicken was unbelievably moist with a crispy skin. Wine selection is considerable. Deserts are also wonderful! Ambience is comfortable, but active and the area is worth walking around. OUTSTANDING in every way. This will be my "goto" whenever I'm in the area.

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  2. Darlene

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food never disappoints . This time , all 3 of us ordered pizzas . We all agreed it is the best . The crust is out of this world :))

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, service was awesome, ambiance was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Monina

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my 4th time here for an event. Each time has been exceptional, today was no different. We came to celebrate my daughter’s 22nd birthday. Our bill was reasonable considering there was 8 of us with drinks! Good food, good portions and great service! We will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Eileen

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. My family of 16 enjoyed the food. Definitely a place to try if you haven't.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. SanM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience! Superfood salad has been my favorite go to dish every time

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Aaron

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, we had a great time at the restaurant. The food was tasty and the service was decent. The only issue we had was that the jalapeno cornbread was cold inside. We told the server and he said that he will have his manager come talk to us. The manager never came and the issue was never mentioned again with the waiter. Since we split the cornbread with our entire table of 8, it was all gone so I did not pursue the issue. However, if they say they will have a manager talk to me, then that should have happened. Again, the overall experience was pretty good and the variety of different pizzas makes me want to give the restaurant another shot.

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  8. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch for our family today! Staff was amazing and so accommodating (turned down the music a wee bit when I asked about alternative seating for our table of 8, celebrating my father’s 85th). Food was delicious! Service was gracious and professional and very responsive. Space is exquisite!!!

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  9. Gary

    San Francisco

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, love the menu variety and the portions. Services is very good. Location is unique at the train station, adds a little flavor.

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  10. Marian

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had made a reservation. Due to traffic we were running a little late. We called and the young lady was pleasant on the phone and held our table. We enjoyed our meal. We all agreed we would come back again.

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FAQs

Rise Woodfire - San Mateo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 389-6918.

Rise Woodfire - San Mateo is rated 4.5 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

2 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-3917

Additional information

  • Cross street
    B Street and 1st Avenue (at the Cal Train Station)
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pizzeria, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking directly outside and garage parking directly under the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located at the Cal Train Station in Downtown San Mateo. With the best parking options anywhere downtown.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Aufiero
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 389-6918
  • Catering
    A variety of catering options available. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to catering@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties up to 200. Please inquire by emailing your inquiries to events@risewoodfire.com, or visit us at www.risewoodfire.com.
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