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The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar, San Mateo, CA

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
375 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,
and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 445-7250
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Edwin Steve
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar offers an "exceptional" dining experience with a diverse menu and a "fabulous" wine list. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, "fantastic" service, and a warm, lively atmosphere. Outdoor seating is praised for its charm, though indoor noise levels can be high.

375 Reviews
  1. Karen

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent as always. But we felt more cramped as so many more tables were added. There were rows of 5+ tables of 2 stacked a few inches apart, so we felt a loss of intimacy. But the restaurant got more packed, so it's popular, with a slightly different vibe.

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  2. robin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Too terrific. Terrific Server Terrific Service Terrific Food !!!

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  3. Anita

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best risotto with an abundance of mushrooms. My Martini was excellent and ice cold. The vibe was lively and the service was exceptional. Would love to dine here again.

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  4. Andres

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great. The food was delicious and it has a great wine selection

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and absolutely wonderful service! One of my favorite restaurants.

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  6. Lorraine

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only 3 of our 8 meals were ok. The other lunches were all either burnt or overcooked and dry. Pesto was flavorless. Very disappointing for my birthday celebration .

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  7. Janice

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was bustling and lively with a great, warm atmosphere. Food was really good and the servers were very professional and attentive. Only comment is that it was super loud, we could hardly hear each other at a table of four. But good for them that they were so crowded! I totally recommend it, just know it may not be quiet.

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  8. Judi

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    our first time here -- lunch. We had calamari that was tender and not overly breaded-- like that ! And the prosciutto, arugula flatbread - also a winner. Service was attentive but allowed us to enjoy our visit together. would definitely come back. YUM

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  9. Candace

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing atmosphere! Really great. Will come again.

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  10. Darcy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. We had the Lamb Burgers. Best I've ever had!

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FAQs

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 445-7250.

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 375 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 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

246 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-4018

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Edwin Steve
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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