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The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar, San Mateo, CA

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
381 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,
and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 445-7250
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Steve

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar is a vibrant dining destination celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "absolutely wonderful service." The lively atmosphere, excellent wine selection, and diverse menu make it a favorite for many. Despite occasional noise and space concerns, diners consistently praise the "delicious" dishes and attentive staff.

381 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We ordered a bottle of wine, an appetizer, and two burgers, but the experience was frustrating from start to finish. The restaurant was overcrowded, and our table was practically in the walkway, with my knee touching the person next to us and servers constantly bumping into my shoulder and chair. First, our appetizer was forgotten and only arrived after we reminded the server we had ordered it. Then, both of our burgers, ordered medium rare with pepper jack, arrived with cheddar instead. Instead of making a fresh one, they simply removed the cheddar, added pepper jack, and recooked the same patty—resulting in a well-done burger with chunks of cheddar still on it. We felt bad, thinking the server might be having an off day, but after politely addressing the issue, they only remade the burger after bringing it to a manager. Even with all the back and forth, there was no offer to remedy or comp anything. For the price, there are plenty of better options with better service and ambiance. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning or recommending this place.

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  2. Josh

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was so so. I got veggie pasta for dinner, it was greasy & I got sick later in the night. My stomach was upset for the next couple of days. I think some of the produce used was not fresh. I think this place is overpriced for the food they serve. I usually don’t leave negative reviews but my stomach was upset after I ate here. Hope they use fresher ingredients going forward & use the feedback constructively.

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  3. Lidia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I arrived with my family (12ppl), and we were treated very nicely. Our server was accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious! This is the restaurant I come back to over and over again. Delish!

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  4. Russ

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, we had the sampler platter and salads

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  5. Yessica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with friends. Service was great, food was really good.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. France

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the staff are absolutely amazing! It can be a bit snug as a bug for seating if it’s just your or two dining - but it’s not uncomfortable. This is definitely one of my favorite go-to restaurants and will probably create any excuse to be in the area so I can eat her (^_^)

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  7. Karen

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent as always. But we felt more cramped as so many more tables were added. There were rows of 5+ tables of 2 stacked a few inches apart, so we felt a loss of intimacy. But the restaurant got more packed, so it's popular, with a slightly different vibe.

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  8. robin

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Too terrific. Terrific Server Terrific Service Terrific Food !!!

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  9. Anita

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best risotto with an abundance of mushrooms. My Martini was excellent and ice cold. The vibe was lively and the service was exceptional. Would love to dine here again.

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  10. Andres

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great. The food was delicious and it has a great wine selection

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FAQs

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 445-7250.

The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 381 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 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

246 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-4018

Additional information

  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Steve
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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