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Porterhouse, San Mateo, CA

Porterhouse

4.7
4.7
1741 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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


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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,741 people are saying

Porterhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porterhouse is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service," making it a top choice for steak enthusiasts. Patrons enjoy the "classic steakhouse charm" and commend the "friendly staff" and "cozy ambiance." The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, offering a memorable dining experience with perfectly cooked steaks and delectable desserts.

1,741 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the wild mushrooms and Brussels sprouts for our appetizer for the 4 of us. They were delicious! We then shared the chicory salad. It was the only dish that was mediocre. One of us had the mixed grill, another the 20 ounce porterhouse and the other two each had the 8 ounce Filet Mignon. All were outstanding and cooked perfectly! Melted in our mouths! We shared a bread pudding for dessert. Very tasty. Our waiter was excellent! The entire staff was welcoming and we look forward to returning!

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  2. Damini

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a business dinner. Good selection of steaks and entrees

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  3. Craig

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been coming here over the last two years. Food and service were great! Enjoyed the bone-in ribeye, pork chop and halibut.

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  4. candy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food! I always love to come and have dinner for our special occasions.

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  5. Karen VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s so nice to go to a restaurant where everything is wonderful!

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  6. Betty VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great evening's dinner. Wonderful waiter and food is awesome. They do it right every time. It is fun to have such a quality restaurant in San Mateo.

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  7. Sandra

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great special occasion or just dining restaurant. Delicious steaks; wonderful service.

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  8. Agustin

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Porterhouse is a bit overpriced for the experience. The food is great, of course, but you can get the same quality at Ruth's Chris and other places and pay far less. There were small issues, nothing to really complain about but when paying a premium price, you expect premium service. Our wait staff was great but the small thing was the dessert. The flambe (bananas foster) should be tableside. That is part of the experience. Instead, it was around the corner where I could hardly see it. If that's the case, why do it in the dining room at all? Do the flambe part in the kitchen and just bring it out done. That would be better than setting expectations that everyone will get to experience it, then disappoint everyone. If you can't do it right due to fire codes or other restrictions, then don't do it at all and make it clear so there is no expectation and no disappointment. That's all. Like I said, not much to complain about just the dessert and the food being the same as most good steak houses but enough to make me doubt I was getting what I paid a whole lot more for.

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  9. Saleem

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old school charm of a steak house. Excellent service and the food was great

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  10. Griselda

    San Francisco12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating eating at Porterhouse. Restaurant ambience and service was good but came short on the quality of steaks 🥩 we ordered. Sides, salads snd desserts were good.

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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 1741 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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