Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in San Mateo, California

Guest praise · San Mateo, California

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in San Mateo, California, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in San Mateo or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in California.

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Best for Casual Dining · San Mateo, California

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#4

Anatolian Cafe & Market

San Mateo, California

83.0
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#5

Taste and Glory

San Mateo, California

69.7
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#6

Mateo Pizza Restaurant

San Mateo, California

80.8
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#7

Sal's Burgers

San Mateo, California

76.8
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#8

Shake Shack Hillsdale

San Mateo, California

68.1
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#9

Prime BBQ

San Mateo, California

78.9
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#10

La Fonda de San Mateo

San Mateo, California

73.2
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#11

PJ's Pizza Co.

San Mateo, California

75.8
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#12

Rainbow Pizza

San Mateo, California

77.8
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#13

Kajiken

San Mateo, California

73.1
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#14

Amici's - East Coast Pizzeria

San Mateo, California

72.7
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#15

Bay Watch San Mateo

San Mateo, California

73.1
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#16

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

San Mateo, California

75.7
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#17

Whisper

San Mateo, California

73.6
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#18

Nelci’s Kitchen

San Mateo, California

69.7
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#19

Pinstripes

San Mateo, California

73.8
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#20

Jeffrey's Hamburgers

San Mateo, California

70.7
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#21

Maverick Jack's Burgers & Shakes

San Mateo, California

79.9
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#22

Charlie's Taqueria

San Mateo, California

74.4
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#23

Lobster Chef

San Mateo, California

72.2
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#24

Sapporo Rock & Roll Sushi

San Mateo, California

71.3
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#25

Neal's Coffee Shop

San Mateo, California

69.5
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