San Mateo Travel Guide

 Court94403 Says:  When I was a kid this was one of my favorite things to do with my dad. Since my dad worked for United Airlines he knew of all the crafty ways to see SFO from eye level. However, the Airport has changed tremendously since I was little and roads and shortcuts that were open... 

 Court94403 Says:  I have never gone to Pancho Villa and not waited in line. It's a bit of a pain to do so, but worth the wait. Not really long just long enough to make you a little weak in the knees from pure hunger. The longer you wait the hungrier you get! (Usually this is when you are... 

 Court94403 Says:  I enjoyed this restaurant! The quiet cheerful atmosphere and decor made having lunch her a great experience. The staff was very accomodating and friendly, which gave it a very laid-back feel. My co-worker and I especially liked the idea of eating indoors but feeling like we... 

 Court94403 Says:  Tarboosh is a Lebanese Restaurant located in the newly upgraded area of Downtown Redwood City. The decor is Modern/Mediterranean/Middle Eastern. Tarboosh is open for lunch but is not very busy, if you want to experience the the fun of Tarboosh The best time to go is Friday... 

 Court94403 Says:  The best place on the Peninsula to try the cuisine of El Salvador. Amelia's is not much on ambience. The best time to go is between 12:30pm and 3pm. It can get busy at dinner and on weekends. It can be a loud restaurant but it is great for kids, being quit large, it has... 

 machomikemd Says:  lots of choices! This Sea Food Buffet Restaurant which is quite popular in the San Mateo Area serves mostly what else but sea food! but also meats and veggies especially the asian kind. The Menu is definitely Pan Asian and they have different buffet rates for lunch and... 

 Court94403 Says:  Best thing about ABC is the friendly staff. ABC is a great place for Dim Sum, it can get very crowded. ABC is popular on the weekends during Brunch, so make reservations. During the week it is usually not so busy we rarely make reservations for dinner, this place is huge it... 

 Court94403 Says:  This Bakery/Restaurant has a bit of a Starbuck's feel to it's a good place to sit, relax, open up your laptop and log-on to VT! Nice, roomy cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and extra large windows that open completely to the outside patio. This is a good place to come for a... 

 Court94403 Says:  Suisha House is a nice easy-going restaurant in Redwood City, Ca ( 7 miles South of San Mateo). This little place is great or Lunch or Dinner. Suisha House is clean and neat. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The menu is large and very clever. They have found many... 

 Court94403 Says:  This is one of our favorite dinner hang-outs at work. Yokayama is large and roomy with prompt and friendly service. The regulars that eat here love the extra long Sushi Bar. The Plum Wine and the Sake are favorites, but we only drink this after work, of course. Yokayama has... 

 Court94403 Says:  "Dine wherever the spirit leads" is the theme for this restaurant where the menu offers dishes from the four corners of the world. Pacific Rim, Mediterranean, Latin & Caribbean, American, and New World Cuisine. The food is made from mostly organic ingredients. The entrees,... 

 Court94403 Says:  I used to eat breakfast here often until I changed my shift at work. When my out of town relatives came to visit and wanted a good, hearty breakfast. I took them here. Nini's is a small but friendly Coffee Shop/Cafe with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The decor is rustic,... 

 Court94403 Says:  This is the place to go when your sweet tooth goes into overdrive. Pamplemousse serves desserts, sandwiches, coffee and tea. Breakfast is served here all day but it has sandwiches for lunch. This cafe is cute clean and roomy and has outdoor seating for warm sunny days. The... 

 Court94403 Says:  Excellent pizza has a typical Pizza Parlor feel. That is not the important part, it's the Pizza! At Extreme Pizza it's about experimenting with different ingredients and combinations. Like the Peace in the Middle East, hummus, tomatoes, olives, Feta cheese, basil,... 

 Court94403 Says:  Has the feel of a "Greasy Spoon" Truck Stop Diner, but this is one of the BEST places for breakfast on the Peninsula! This is a Family Owned / Family Run restaurant. They are the coolest family I have ever met. The boss of this operation is Mabel the mother, she runs this...