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About San Mateo
San Mateo is the most populous city in San Mateo County, situated on the San Francisco Peninsula about 20 miles south of San Francisco. It serves as a key part of the Bay Area metropolitan region with borders including Burlingame to the north and Foster City to the east. Technology, health care and education act as some of the biggest economic drivers for the city.
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Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
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Best Restaurants in San Mateo
120 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria is a restaurant located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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B Street & Vine
B Street & Vine is a restaurant located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Celia's Mexican Restaurant
Celia's Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Curry Hyuga
Curry Hyuga serves Japanese and curry dishes in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Dahlia Mexican Grill
Dahlia Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Daiki Sushi
Daiki Sushi serves Japanese cuisine and sushi in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Esposto's Borel Deli
Esposto's Borel Deli serves deli cuisine in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Gabriel & Daniel's Mexican Grill
Gabriel & Daniel's Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Guadalajara Grill
Guadalajara Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Devonshire neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in San Mateo
45 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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3 Bees Coffee House
3 Bees Coffee House is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood. It operates as a coffee shop for local visitors.
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ABC Bakery and Cafe
ABC Bakery and Cafe is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe
Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe operates as a café within the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Foreigner Cafe
Foreigner Cafe serves American cuisine in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Goodthing Coffee
Goodthing Coffee is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Kaizen & Coffee
Kaizen & Coffee is a café located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Mints & Honey
Mints & Honey is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Peet's Coffee
Peet's Coffee is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Peet's Coffee
Peet's Coffee is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Philz Coffee
Philz Coffee is a café located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in San Mateo
12 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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O'Neill's Irish Pub
O'Neill's Irish Pub is a bar located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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B Street Station
B Street Station is a bar located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Behan's Irish Pub
Behan's Irish Pub operates as a bar within the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Bucky’s Cocktail Lounge
Bucky’s Cocktail Lounge operates as a bar in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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McGovern's Bar
McGovern's Bar operates as a bar within the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in San Mateo
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum
Located in Burlingame Village, the Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum preserves local heritage.
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Kite Surfing Windsock
Kite Surfing Windsock is an attraction located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Len Turner Memorial Vista Point
Len Turner Memorial Vista Point is an attraction located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Planespotting location SFO
Planespotting location SFO is an attraction in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
Best Shops in San Mateo
58 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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All Star Awards
All Star Awards is a shop located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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B Street Books
B Street Books is a shop located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble operates as a shop in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is a shop located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Janie & Jack
Janie & Jack is a shop located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Men's Wearhouse
Men's Wearhouse operates as a shop in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Morning Glory Boutique
Morning Glory Boutique is a shop located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Paper Caper
Paper Caper is a shop located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Plato's Closet
Plato's Closet operates as a shop within the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in San Mateo
76 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Beresford Community Garden
Beresford Community Garden is a park located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Patricia Wharton Park
Patricia Wharton Park is a local green space located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Chantellope Field
Chantellope Field is a park located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Davey Glen Park
Davey Glen Park is a green space located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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East Hillsdale Park
East Hillsdale Park is a green space located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Ryder Court Park
Ryder Court Park is a green space located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Seal Point Park
Seal Point Park is a local green space situated in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Semeria Park
Semeria Park is a green space located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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Burlingame Community Garden
Burlingame Community Garden offers a green space for residents in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a green space located in the Burlingame Village neighborhood.
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Cipriani Park and Dog Exercise Area
Cipriani Park and Dog Exercise Area is a park located in the Devonshire neighborhood.
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