With its small Peninsula towns boasting breathtaking ocean views, amazing hotels, large corporations and power lunch hot spots, San Mateo County is well known for its dining establishments. Whether you are looking for the freshest seafood, a contemporary dining experience or a quick power lunch sandwich, San Mateo has everything you are looking for to satisfy your taste buds.
Here are just a select few San Mateo County favorites that might pique your interest…
Alhana Food Mediterranean Restaurant
If you are looking for authentic Mediterranean food, this is your place. From the creamy hummus to the delicious kabobs to the ever-popular Chicken Shwarma plates, it seems that everything here is the best ___ you’ve ever had. On top of it all, it is not just a restaurant, but also a grocery store offering Middle Eastern delicacies including pastries, sweets, nuts, seeds, spices, olive oils and more.
Ike’s Place
In San Mateo, even a quick sandwich on the go is like a gourmet meal. Ike’s can arguably be called the best sandwich shop on the bay – and for good reason. Known for their “dirty sauce” (an amazingly flavorful aioli that really makes any sandwich), very freshly baked bread, and over 200 sandwich options, Ike’s takes their sandwiches very seriously.
Flying Fish Grill
Half Moon Bay is proud to have bragging rights for the finest fish tacos in the Bay Area thanks to the Flying Fish Grill. Surrounded by decor reminiscent of a Hawaiian Tiki Hut, the atmosphere may be casual, but the food is anything but sub-par. The San Francisco Chronicle, Zagat Survey and numerous other publications can’t stop raving about the quality of seafood at Flying Fish.
Top of the Market
For a luxurious dining experience complete with fantastic views of the Marina Lagoon, San Mateo’s Top of the Market is it. They offer an extensive wine list, a very intimate setting and a unique exhibition-style cooking service which allows you to observe how your seafood is prepared. If you are a seafood lover, you will fall in love with their wide ranging selection – Pacific Northwest oysters on the half shell, peppered Eastern scallops with shitake mushroom sauce, local swordfish grilled over mesquite charcoal, and more.
If you have are looking for a great place to eat or something to do in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach or any of the San Mateo areas, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to offer a few suggestions.
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