San Mateo · San Mateo County, CA
Where to take visiting family in San Mateo
Scout analyzed 58 San Mateo places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
58
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for visiting family
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Downtown
Fiero Caffe
Downtown
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
Beresford Park
Prime BBQ
Hayward Park
Taste and Glory
Central San Mateo
Sama Coffee Shop
Downtown
The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar
East San Mateo
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
South San Mateo
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
South San Mateo
KAIZEN & COFFEE
Downtown
Pausa Bar & Cookery
Stylish trattoria for wood-fired pizzas, Italian mains & cocktails, with a chef’s table option.
Downtown
Barrelhouse
Trendy joint pairs pub grub with craft beer & cocktails, plus occasional live music & a patio.
East San Mateo
Benihana - San Mateo
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Downtown
Pacific Catch
Modern seafood outfit offering Pan-Pacific preparations from sushi & Hawaiian poke to Latin tacos.
Downtown
Foreigner Cafe
Hot spot with an industrial-rustic vibe dishing up eclectic New American plates, plus wine & beer.
East San Mateo
GAMA Ride Amusement Center & Arcade
Sugarloaf
Pinstripes
Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.
Downtown
Espetus Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo
Waiters in Brazilian gaucho attire serve all-you-can-eat skewers of meat in an eye-catching setting.
Downtown
Philz Coffee
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Downtown
Porterhouse
Contemporary steakhouse that dry ages its porterhouse on the premises & makes its own sauces.
East San Mateo
Apple Fritter
Housemade donuts, egg dishes & gourmet burgers fill the menu at this chill counter-serve cafe.
South San Mateo
Fieldwork San Mateo
Brewpub with a variety of seasonal house beer blends, plus basic snacks, in an industrial setting.
Downtown
Backhaus | San Mateo
Downtown
Central Park Bistro
A stainless-steel bar & cherry-wood tables set the stage for contemporary American dining.
North Central
Bonjour Bakehouse
No reservation needed
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