Steve Ugur and Andrea Giuliani both started in the restaurant business when they were teens, and met more than a decade ago while working in Downtown San Mateo. In this video, they talk about the contemporary Italian experience they are creating at their new restaurant,...
03 August, 2017
Congratulations to Viognier, 31st Union, Bay Watch Restaurant, Joy Sushi, and THREE Restaurant & Bar for being recognized in the 2017-2018 San Mateo County "As Fresh as it Gets" program.
The program is a partnership of the San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Farm Bureau,...
26 June, 2017
Downtown doesn't close when the work day is done. Stick around to finish off your day or begin the evening at a variety of happy hours. From craft beer and pizza to board games and wine, keep it going downtown.
Bars with Happy Hours
Attic/Under Attic
B Street...
26 May, 2017
Downtown San Mateo has a variety of coffee purveyors to fuel our busy days. First thing in the morning or during the afternoon slump, stop by one of these shops to get your daily pick-me-up.
Three Bees Coffee - Savor a hot or iced favorite like a macchiato, Americano,...
17 April, 2017
Wine Walk - Saturday, September 10, 2 to 6pm
Enjoy an afternoon exploring Downtown San Mateo at this popular event. Downtown merchants open their shops as Tasting Rooms where you can sip and savor wines from California and beyond. Merchants also partner with local restaurants or provide light bites to nibble while...
17 June, 2016
If you're looking to dine out on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, a variety of our Downtown establishments are open to serve you.
Please call to confirm holiday schedules.
Restaurant
Phone
Website
ABC Bakery
(650) 685-8881
abcbakeryandcafe.com
Open
Bill's Hofbrau
(650) 579-2950
Open
Bombay Garden
(650) 548-9966
bombaygarden.net
Open
Champagne Seafood
(650) 343-6988
champagneseafoodrestaurant.com
Open
Chatime
(650) 340-0188
Open
Chez Nicole
(650) 348-5686
Open
Chicken Pho You
(650) 340-7138
Open
Cold Stone...
19 November, 2015
San Mateo was named the Best Small Town for Food by Rand McNally in the 2013 Best of the Road Competition. A group of food and travel writers descended upon Downtown San Mateo to capture San Mateo’s food and dining scene and highlight the many...
13 November, 2014
It all started in 2003, from the humble and passionate roots of Phil Jaber. As he would tell you, Frank Sinatra was born to sing, and Phil Jaber was born to make coffee.
The rest goes like this: About 25 years ago Phil first began experimenting...
09 September, 2014
Rand McNally 2013 Best of the Road contest named San Mateo “Best Small Town for Food.” The judges said “San Mateo won us over with the diversity of its culinary options and with all its online activity, which showed strong community support for the restauranteurs....
08 October, 2013