Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

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   Kris

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. The food was brought out in an odd order but was very tasty.
   

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   Wendell

   San Francisco

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My wife and I went to Rise Woodfire for a date night last night. It's the Saturday before Christmas, and we went early (4:45 pm reservations). We were seated in the patio area because the main dining area was reserved for a holiday party. The patio can get cold, but the staff had all the heaters on and it was pretty toasty. We ordered drinks, salad, and pizzas. Service was good and we experienced a comfortable, leisurely dining experience. Food is good, not overly expensive. We'll be back.
   

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   Tamiko

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The pizza was delicious! However, if going for dinner, try to avoid getting seated in the outdoor covered space because it will be extremely loud from others dining in that space and from the train on the other side of the wall. It becomes difficult to have a conversation with those at your table. The restaurant should add sound absorbing panels in that area.
   

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   Dani

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointing experience. Food was forgotten and partially made.
   

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   Caitlin

   New York City

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We were disappointed tonight. Our waitress did not give us the happy hour pricing, our pizza did not arrive after 45 minutes and they seemed disorganized and over subscribed. Salad was good, pizza mushy and hard to eat.
   

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   Sandy

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Several of us ordered Prime Rib and were impressed with the variety of sides to choose from. Prime rib is only cooked rare but you can ask them to heat it closer to med rare. Another ordered the beef ribs and was happy with it as the meat was so tender. We just happened to have reservations on the night the Holiday Train showed up so traffic was everywhere and we had to park close to El Camino but it made for a festive evening. The doors in the restaurant opens up to the platform so expect some blaring train horns during your dinner.
   

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   Randy

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good food. We love their prime rib and the sandwiches as well. Service usugood, not great.
   

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   Sheila

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious! I would highly recommend and return soon.
   

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   Joanne

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were warmly welcomed and ushered to the covered patio area. They accommodated us early. The food was great. Our ceiling heater wasn't working, so the worker went outside to bring in a standing heater unit. So kind to rectify the problem so quickly and successfully. We ordered a salad, chicken appetizer, cornbread and two pizzas. Everything was great and flavorful. As much as the desserts looked appetizing, we were too full! I would definitely go back!
   

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    Joseph

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We went here two days in a row - It was THAT GOOD! We had a party of 8 the first day and went back with just 2 for a second time Wait staff was great both times. Portions are generous and staff is attentive. Variety is wide with something for every taste. Pizzas are incredibly fresh, crispy and loaded with toppings. Chicken was unbelievably moist with a crispy skin. Wine selection is considerable. Deserts are also wonderful! Ambience is comfortable, but active and the area is worth walking around. OUTSTANDING in every way. This will be my "goto" whenever I'm in the area.
    

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