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    Avenida Restaurant

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Michelle Z.

    Great spot for big parties in downtown San Mateo. I was able to make a reservation online easily and the table was ready right away. They have an extensive menu and everything looked good! I like how they have tapas/entree options for most things, so you can order a bunch of things and customize the quantity. They also have a fair amount of vegan/vegetarian dishes. I really liked the chicken wings, the grilled squid, and the short rib! The crab fried rice was unfortunately pretty bland but went well with the other saltier dishes. Pancit was okay but nothing crazy. The white chocolate espresso martini was very sweet and not that strong so definitely recommend that drink if you like sweet cocktails! Vibe inside is very lively and service was friendly.

    Lesly M.

    Got the squid, crispy Pata, fried chicken, pork sisig, bulalo, treviche, and garlic rice! All were so good and flavorful. Definitely a must get for all of them. For drinks we got the ube martini, ube pina colada, and calamansi juice. Fun drinks to try. Our server, Jermaine, was so attentive and kind! Haven't been here in a while and he did a great job suggesting dishes and explaining the portions. Place is neat and has plenty of seats. Definitely will come back!

    Chicken adibo
    Ruby Z.

    Had a big group dinner with friends, solid dinner and nice presentation! Parking in downtown san mateo can he hit or miss but we were lucky on a weekday. Service was quick and friendly, and they called out the auto-gratuity for a large party, which was appreciated! Drinks were delicious, lumpia were good. Everything tended a little towards the salty side but good flavor. Would be down to try their HH and some of their other drinks and snacks on the menu!

    Vegetable pancit
    Manoh T.

    Came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. First time trying after so many people have told me about it (with mixed bag reviews ). I must have walked by this place a million times, so I was happy to finally try it for myself. I honestly thought it was in a different place altogether, I'm glad I was able to put the location with the name. I love Filipino food, so this place is a no brainer. The location is great and the decor is nice, art deco maybe? Very inviting and it was busy even for how early it was. They are known for their drinks/desserts too so definitely save room for the extra calories. lol The service was also top notch. The manager came by a few times and even sat with us to chat. Our waitress was a doll! I truly enjoyed my meal here.

    Elaine T.

    Avenida in San Mateo is another fantastic spot for Filipino food! Every meal we've had here has been delicious, and the service has always been warm and welcoming. My personal favorites are the Gerry's Iced Tea and the Inihaw na Pusit, both are so good. My fiancé can't get enough of the Bulalo and Sinuglaw, and they're always at the top of his order. They also have a nice outdoor patio, which makes for a great place to enjoy a meal. One of my favorite memories here was when we brought our baby Sulcata tortoise with us to sit outside. Our server thought it was the cutest thing and even brought out some baby bok choy for him to snack on. It was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed how kind the staff is. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Avenida is definitely worth a visit if you're craving Filipino cuisine!

    Jo P.

    Lovely restaurant, great tapas and happy hour menu. Staff was awesome. It does get busy throughout the evening but service remains consistent.

    Chicken Adobo
    Kevin L.

    Located in Downtown San Mateo, parking is plentiful but availability is difficult to find. The interior is quiet and spacious making it good for groups of all sizes. Food is delicious. I loved the lumpia and pancit. Lumpia was very crispy and the pancit was light whilst having flavor. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Avenida Restaurant is a delicious place for Filipino food.

    Becky V.

    I had such a blast here, the food was so enjoyable. I took my time and ate for 2 hours, trying a bunch of stuff. if you want a rounded meal, try an appetizer, pancit, the crispy meat (lechon was wonderful!), and another meat dish. must get dessert, halo halo is fantastic. sweet cup of goodness with ube ice cream, pudding, jellies, beans. I'm in heaven. service was so kind and cordial. would def come back with a group, they have plenty of space for a large group party. you can try more food with more people! beautiful modern interior- job well done decorating this place.

    Christina F.

    We arrived just before our lunch reservation. Thankfully it was not yet busy, and we were seated fairly quickly. Seating options include the bar, indoor, indoor patio, upstairs indoor, and outdoor patio all surrounded by Island Pacific decor and atmosphere. Our server, Ace, and the rest of the staff were kind and helpful. We requested mango juice and waters all around. Also ordered Lumpia, Mango Salad, Avenida Fried Chicken, Pork Sisig, Salmon Sinigang, and (of course) both plain and garlic rice. Although we found the sisig dry, everything was well received. We might visit again when in the area again, and we would accept the menu's offer to pay with cash for a 5% discount.

    Grilled Squid
    Isabella Y.

    Tried Avenida for dinner, I haven't eaten much Filipino food before so I was excited to try this spot. Ordered the lumpia, crispy tadyang, grilled squid, and a side of rice. -Lumpia: can't go wrong! solid appetizer, light and crispy. -Crispy tadyang: I was deciding between this and the crispy pata. This dish was very flavorful and had so much depth! The outside was crispy and the beef was very tender -Grilled squid: light and cooked well, it wasn't chewy at all. it paired nicely with the crispy tadyang to balance out! Not a biggie but I wish the slices had been fully cut through since the squid slices were all still connected. I also liked the cooked peppery side veggies. Everything was super flavorful, I'd definitely come back to try other dishes

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    Anh T.

    Our experience started out great here then just kept declining as the meal went on. Upon entering, we were greeted by an energetic man who offered us patio seating since their live musician was starting soon. When we were ready to order, the same host came and he emphasized if we wanted any apps, order it now so he can put it in first to beat the dinner rush. We ordered drinks, just the lumpia as the app, and also the rest of the entrees. I'm not sure what was happening with the service that day but we saw a server come out with our drinks and ask another table if the drinks were for them. And then later, the server knocked over a drink at the other table. And then the servers brought out another table's food order to us by mistake. The table that was seated after us got their food before us. We waited over 40 minutes for our correct order to come out, and the food tasted cold. The lumpia and lechon didn't come out which made us wonder why the first server was very adamant in putting in the lumpia order first. We waited another 20 minutes for the lumpia and lechon which was piping hot when it came out so it was obvious they forgot our order or gave it to someone else. The drinks were great but the food here was very mid. The crab fried rice had no seasoning. All the meat was overcooked. To be honest, I would rather go to Jollibees if I want filipino food. We were obviously annoyed throughout the meal and the waitress was hovering our table but never came to check in on us. When we paid, she asked us how everything was and we told her the food wasn't great. She had the nerve to say "omg I should've checked in on you" as if she didn't stand around us the whole time without any acknowledgment. Anyway this was the worst meal and experience we've had in a while and it makes me wonder how it has such high ratings. RESPONSE TO KENNETH: I'm not sure if you were the one that initially greeted us and took our order but we didn't see you at all after our drinks came out. Our concerns were that our food didn't come out and we asked various servers. Nobody came to check in on us throughout the meal. As the customer, it's not our job to try to flag a manager down to share feedback. Even then, we told the server and she didn't tell a manager. Your snarky response shares all I need to know about your business. If you have "real questions", you can send me a message.

    Michelle S.

    Absolutely LOVED my first time dinner experience here! Our waitress was super kind and attentive and checked in with us often for "last call", as our party of 11 ate near closing hours. Love the elevated bougie vibes of this restaurant as well as the aesthetic plating of their modern Filipino dishes. Everything was packed with so much flavor and I had a positive dining experience here. Highly recommend this restaurant & I'd definitely come back!

    inihaw na pusit and lumpia
    Simone O.

    lumpia: tapas 8 halves entree 16 halves, nice and crunchy inihaw na pusit: entree size feeds 4-5, definitely a recommend the texture and sauce were delicious pork sisig: entree size, definitelly a recommendation as well. adobo rice: entree will be good for 4, tapas would be 1-2 people pinakbet: tapas style, it wasn't a stand out dish and it was smaller than i thought and there was very few of each type of vegetable even though there were so many listed spinach ala pobre: really good garlic rice: large portion good for all the mains we shared leche flan: good flan calamansi pie: subtle citrus flavor We made a reservation for a party of 5 on a Thursday at 6:30, and it was more packed than expected. We were recommended some dishes and did family style and had an insane amount of leftovers. Everything was pretty delicious and the service was great besides the end when our server disappeared for about 15 minutes and we couldn't get the check. Definitely a recommendation for a party to share a little bit of everything!

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    Is your outdoor patio dog friendly?

    Hi, Kristel! 😊 Our patio and parklet are both dog and pet friendly 🐾

    Besides street parking are there any other parking options like garage parking?

    Yes there is Walking distance There are 2 garages nearby

    Is it intimate dining for say a 30 year anniversary dinner?

    It could get pretty loud in the restaurant, so probably not an ideal place for intimate dining.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Yes

    What are the current hours? I saw the current online menu and it says there's lunch specials starting at 12 Noon but Yelp says you're open at 4pm (Monday thru Friday).

    I passed by the place many times already and ate there today and am pretty sure it is only open for dinner.

    Do they use MSG in their dishes?

    Are there gluten free dishes on the menu?

    NO there are no gluten free dishes on the menu.

    Is this restaurant stroller / baby friendly?

    I think it'd be possible to bring in a baby with stroller - the tables are not tightly arranged. The staff impressed me as the type that would accommodate a baby with a smile.

    Do they have Happy Hour?

    they only have lunch specials from 12pm-3pm starting at $12.99,only few selections though

    Are there heat lamps for outdoor seating?

    Yes there is

    Do we have to booked a reservation?

    It's best to book a reservation especially during COVID-19 as indoor/outdoor dining is limited.

    Is there vegan options?

    None

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