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Porterhouse, San Mateo, CA

Porterhouse

4.7
4.7
1686 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • 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


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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
    (650) 579-5911
  • 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

What 1,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porterhouse Steakhouse in downtown San Mateo offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "best steak ever" and the "beautiful ambiance," complementing its classic charm and exceptional staff. Ideal for special occasions, it guarantees a memorable meal every visit.

1,687 Reviews
  1. Tuong

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Denise was such an awesome person! She made sure we had everything we needed and was very accommodating! Banana foster was a hit with the kids!

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  2. ETHEL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owner Hamdi is the best host in the business. Warm greetings with frequent check in on how the meal is going. The food is spectacular. From the Beef Carpaccio to the Wedge Salad to the Lamb chops and Pasta entre, everything was perfect. THEN to top it off crepes' suzette with ice cream prepared at our table. The wait staff was wonderful. The price very reasonable for such great quality food. A place to spend a special occasion, dinner after work, and any other reason you want. Located in central San Mateo it is walking distance from the center of town. A must go to for everyone.

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  3. Joe

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    went for Lunch and it was a quiet time which was great. The only thing is the Cowboy Rib eye steak was a little tough. 2 out of 3 times I ordered it , was a little tough. Maybe I should order it medium instead of Med rare. The porterhouse steak that I had one time was very good. Otherwise service was very good. Guest I should have reported this to our server. Been here 5 times now. Get the pork chop it's very good. they were open for lunch only few weeks for the holiday.

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  4. Athan

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently hosted a business dinner at Porterhouse and was thoroughly impressed with both the food and service. I opted for the namesake dish, the Porterhouse steak, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The quality of the meal exceeded my expectations, and the service was top-notch. However, the ambiance left something to be desired. While the interior is nice, it felt a bit disheveled and less luxurious than I anticipated, almost as if the design was somewhat hastily put together. Despite this, the overall experience was excellent, and I would certainly recommend Porterhouse for anyone looking for a great dining experience centered around quality steak.

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  5. Andrea

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for.upscale dinner with your team, truly enjoyed it!

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  6. Ryan

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Humbly, hands down the best restaurant in San Mateo. Thank you Tanya and Zella for an exceptional experience.

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  7. Cindi

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a very nice business dinner this evening. Food was good, service was good and the company was great. Thank you!

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  8. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing culinary experience with family in a comfortable setting! Drinks were good & food was prepared thoughtfully. A wonderful way to celebrate my husband’s birthday! Our waiter, Armando, was knowledgeable & made excellent recommendations with regard to food & wine. Thank you for a memorable experience!

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  9. David

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - and thank you for being open on Thanksgiving! Will absolutely be back.

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porterhouse is the best steakhouse I have ever dined with. The ambiance is classic, the staff is friendly and the food is incredible! I never imagined I would eat steak for dinner on Thanksgiving. I was wrong. This was the best Thanksgiving I have had in a long time. Thank you Porterhouse!!

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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 1686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today

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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
    (650) 579-5911
  • 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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