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Porterhouse, San Mateo, CA

Porterhouse

4.7
4.7
1736 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.
To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.
Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.

*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Private dining

What 1,736 people are saying

Porterhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porterhouse is a premium steakhouse in San Mateo known for its "spectacular" food and exceptional service. Guests praise the "juicy steaks" and "attentive staff," with standout mentions of the "classic ambiance" and "warm, welcoming owner." Ideal for "special occasions" and "business dinners," it consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.
1,736 Reviews
  1. Saleem

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old school charm of a steak house. Excellent service and the food was great

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  2. Griselda VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating eating at Porterhouse. Restaurant ambience and service was good but came short on the quality of steaks 🥩 we ordered. Sides, salads snd desserts were good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy. Almost no natural light. Service was ok. Food was fine. Wines by the glass were not amazing. The whole experience was not worth the money.

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  4. Kathleen

    San Francisco161 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite very good food service from our waiter, the evening was ruined because a glass of Cabernet was served with well over a tablespoon of sediment. Unfortunately, the sediment was not visible until the final sip, so some was swallowed, some was deposited into a tissue, and most was left in the glass in plain view. Management condescendingly "explained" that sediment collects in wines. We contend that it is management's responsibility to ensure that sediment is removed before serving any wine. After raised voices and exchanged unpleasant remarks, management removed the cost of 1.5 glasses of wine. Evening ruined.

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  5. Abayer415

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were looking for a steak house and found Porterhouse. What a find, fantastic food, nice ambiance, attentive waitstaff, great drinks, great ue whole nine. I will definitely be going back and want to say it is worth a try.

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  6. Sam

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and Armando’s service was superb. It was a get together with a couple of my friends after years. Armando’s service and attentiveness was amazing and so were the drinks and fillet mignons.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good - pricey. So them having Trump on the wide screen TV that features prominently to all diners, ruined my dinner. This was “in my face.” Did Porterhouse do that on purpose? They should have had a blackout and a huge TV lowers the vibe anyway. It wrecked what would have otherwise been a nice dining experience. Bad idea. Bad.

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  8. Yvonne

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always been a very relaxed evening here. I have to say I love the music that was playing, all my favorites! Great food with good friends.

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  9. CRISTINA

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. When it comes to steak, this is the best place to go. The steak is cooked to perfection and savory. Another great bday celebration for my husband.

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  10. Steven

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having dinner at Poterhouse is always a special treat! We enjoyed our meals tremendously. The service was great and everything about our experience was first class. Porterhouse is highly recommended!

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FAQs

Porterhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 579-5911.

Porterhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1736 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Porterhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and B Street. Our address is 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    San Mateo offers a 3-level parking Garage, located half a block from our restaurant. The name of the Garage is the Main Street Parking Garage and has an entrance on 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Parking is free after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    We are located 1 block from the Caltrain San Mateo Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Tamura
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We will do off-site catering for intimate events and small local drop-offs
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Porterhouse offers 4 private dining rooms that can seat anywhere from 8 to 100 guests for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or business presentation, we offer the perfect setting anytime.
  • Private party contact
    Zella U.: (650) 579-5911
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