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- 4.7Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.6Ambience
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Noise • Moderate
The Refuge - San Mateo
4.8 (127)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
66 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-3404
Make a reservation
2 people
May 7, 2025
May 2025
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Great for craft beers
- Great for outdoor dining
- Great for happy hour
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesGastro Pub, American, Deli
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefMichael Greuel
- CateringThe Refuge San Mateo offers party platters and catering with 3 ways to order: <br />CALL: 650-458-3044 | E-MAIL: CATERING@REFUGESC.COM | ORDER ONLINE @ REFUGESC.COM
- Private party facilitiesCelebrate your next special event at The Refuge. Our location in the new development at the Hillsdale Shopping Center can accommodate large groups from 20 to 250. Let us host you on our spacious outdoor heated patio or our indoor Eagle room.
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Cross streetCorner of Sailer Dr. and 31st Ave in the Hillsdale Shopping Center.
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitCaltrain - Hillsdale stop
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
REFUGE San Mateo Bi-Weekly Trivia Night!
May 19, 2025 onlyCome join us Monday night from 6pm-8pm for our Bi-Weekly Trivia Night at REFUGE San Mateo! $30 voucher goes to the first-place team!
REFUGE San Mateo Bi-Weekly Trivia Night!
Jun 2, 2025 onlyCome join us Monday night from 6pm-8pm for our Bi-Weekly Trivia Night at REFUGE San Mateo! $30 voucher goes to the first-place team!REFUGE San Mateo Bi-Weekly Trivia Night!
Jun 16, 2025 onlyCome join us Monday night from 6pm-8pm for our Bi-Weekly Trivia Night at REFUGE San Mateo! $30 voucher goes to the first-place team!
Offers
REFUGE San Mateo Bi-Weekly Trivia Night!
May 19, 2025 onlyMon - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PMREFUGE San Mateo Bi-Weekly Trivia Night!
Jun 2, 2025 onlyMon - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
What 127 people are saying
The Refuge - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Refuge in San Mateo impresses with its "best pastrami west of the Mississippi" and "fantastic food, great drinks, super fast service." The diverse menu, featuring standout items like the Reuben and pastrami salad, caters to all tastes. Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive waitstaff" and the relaxing atmosphere ideal for gatherings.
127 Reviews
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Ray
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Tiago
London12 reviews
3.0Dined on April 15, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 1
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Raya
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Phil VIP
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0Dined on March 25, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Evelyn VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0Dined on March 18, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michael
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0Dined on March 18, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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J VIP
San Francisco46 reviews
4.0Dined on March 17, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Jim
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0Dined on February 25, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Isaac
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on February 8, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marta
San Francisco240 reviews
4.0Dined on January 30, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
The Refuge - San Mateo offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Refuge - San Mateo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 458-3044.
The Refuge - San Mateo is rated 4.8 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
66 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-3404
Additional information
- Cross streetCorner of Sailer Dr. and 31st Ave in the Hillsdale Shopping Center.
- NeighborhoodSan Mateo
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesGastro Pub, American, Deli
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitCaltrain - Hillsdale stop
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefMichael Greuel
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Delivery & takeout
- Website
- Phone number
- CateringThe Refuge San Mateo offers party platters and catering with 3 ways to order: <br />CALL: 650-458-3044 | E-MAIL: CATERING@REFUGESC.COM | ORDER ONLINE @ REFUGESC.COM
- Private party facilitiesCelebrate your next special event at The Refuge. Our location in the new development at the Hillsdale Shopping Center can accommodate large groups from 20 to 250. Let us host you on our spacious outdoor heated patio or our indoor Eagle room.