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quality you can taste

Downtown San Mateo features a bustling restaurant scene and thriving retail community all tucked into just five square blocks. You can’t possibly cover every dining and boutique experience represented Downtown in one visit, and that’s a good thing – because there’s so much here to keep you coming back.

The diversity of our Downtown entertainment and shopping options is unique for a city of our size. And so is the quality – which you can taste every night at our Michelin-starred eateries. Read about a few of our Downtown business owners’ commitment to quality and passion for making the heart of our city stronger.

View our latest Downtown San Mateo Restaurant Guide.

 

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An award-winning dining destination and unique urban district in the heart of the Peninsula. Enjoy a diverse variety of cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian, Japanese to Mediterranean and everywhere in between.

Take a little piece of Downtown San Mateo with you. Shop at one of our many local shops specializing in arts, jewelry, apparel and more.

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Interested in starting a business in Downtown San Mateo? Check out our resources for business owners here.