Izakaya Restaurants near San Mateo, CA

Prime BBQ Barbeque •
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Super Lemon Jasmine Tea w Tea Jelly
Prime House Crispy Pork Belly 2pc
Wagyu Steak Serve with Wasabi
Yakitori Veggie Combo
Prime Grilled Rib Eye
King Oyster Mushroom
Scallop Butter Yaki
Chicken Skewers
Chicken Gizzards
Shishito Pepper

“Was looking for a new place to try with a friend today and stumbled upon Prime BBQ. Really nice joint in a quiet part of San Mateo, with some surprisingly tasty skewers at fair prices! Design of the restaurant is nice, and presentation of the food was great. My friend really liked the Chicken skewers, but I personally loved the lamb and beef skewers!! They also have proper bar inside for those who drink :) Would recommend checking out and having a fun night out“

4.3 Superb142 Reviews
Izakaya Ginji Izakaya • $$
301 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

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Wagyu & Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Amberjack Sashimi from Japan
Buta Kimchi Carbonara
Chicken Karaage
Agedashi Tofu
Unagi Donburi
Chicken Wings
ESI Tempura
Corn Butter
Yakitori

“Tasty meat skewers grilled over a charcoal fire, along with a decent selection of beer and sake. Some skewers can sell out quickly, though. Service was subpar, starting with the check-in process that was very disorganized. Tables are small so the plates will fill up quickly if you order too much food.“

4.3 Superb75 Reviews
Izakaya Mai Izakaya • $$
212 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancakes
Katsu-Curry Rice
Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi Platter
Calfornia Roll
Agedashi Tofu
Chicken Wing
Dragon Roll
Noodle Soup
Miso Soup

“4.5 stars, rounded up.Thumbs up:- Very tasty food- Hearty portions- Very affordable (for Bay Area) prices- Strong selection of food and drinks- Not a long wait, even on a Friday nightMeh:- Service wasn't the most attentive- Really really loud :(. Hard to have a conversation“

4.3 Superb48 Reviews
Izakaya fusion grill Keitan Barbeque • $$
35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

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Yakitori

“Great service, and the skewers were great! We ordered a variety of skewers and most of them, though a little pricey, were very nice. We particularly enjoyed the Chicken Thigh with Green Onions, the Bacon Tomato which was bursting with flavour, and the Beef Tongue. We tried the Scallop with Uni skewer, but felt that the flavours didn't work too well with each other. The Curry Gyutan Over Rice dish that we got was a bit disappointing though, as the meat was not that high of quality, so would definitely recommend sticking with ordering just skewers. Great atmosphere and nice seating on both first and second floors. You could also smell the grills of the kitchen, which definitely helped make this feel like an authentic Japanese skewer place!“

4.2 Good31 Reviews
Ultra Sushi Sushi • $$$
210 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Chef's Choice Sushi Nigiri with Assorted Fish
Salmon Tuna and Hamachi Sashimi
Fire Bergsneider Roll
Short Rib Teriyaki
Salmon Carpaccio
Sashimi Platter
Chicken Gizzard
Uni Sea Urchin
Salmon Sashimi
Lion King Roll

“Surprised this place gets a lot of slack. For $45.99 you get unlimited sake (questionable quality but unlimited) and ayce sushi.The rules are simple and well laid out. Service is fast and they don't miss your orders. Premium items like ikura, uni, hotate are available. Honestly it's a pretty good deal for what you're getting. The quality doesn't match the finer establishments, but at least the options are there for your choosing.“

3.7 Good103 Reviews
Ichika Izakaya Japanese • $$$
851 Cherry Ave, San Bruno - 7.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Omakase Nigiri 8 PC
King Salmon Nigiri
Corn Tempura
Chashu Ramen
Tempura Udon
Chawanmushi
Ankimo

“Ok, so if you never had true Wagyu let me tell you get it here! I don’t usually go to Japanese restaurants but have started more recently and I’m in love with the politeness, the culture of privacy and respect it’s very pleasant. The sake was super good. Loved the atmosphere 5/5 on food, 5/5 for flavor and 5/5 for design. And it’s 6 minutes away from the San Francisco Airport.“

4.4 Superb78 Reviews
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