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    Fogbird

    4.0 (204 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    FOGBIRD ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Classy

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    Jia H.

    Best cocktails I've had in recent memory, Fogbird is a hidden gem with an elevated, but chill vibe. You can tell there's a lot of heart and skill that go into crafting these drinks. They have a great happy hour 4-6pm.

    Oaxacan after midnight
    Ruby Z.

    Cute cocktail bar right in downtown san mateo, indoor and outdoor seating. Such a cute spot for a friend catchup or a date, their cocktails are solid and good snacks! (That dip with the potato chips was delicious!) Service is always quick and friendly. Recomment stopping by if youre looking for a nice cocktail spot in san mateo!

    Chips dip
    Jessica D.

    Minimal seating, long waits on a Friday night! The chips and dip were really good, drinks are a bit strong! I asked for the most fruity option and it was still super strong, which some might prefer! Ambiance is nice, very chill vibes to hangout and talk over a drink

    Monica W.

    Hi David H, Thanks for reaching out. I don't have a way to respond via Yelp since there isn't any contact information so I'm responding in another "review". I had already responded via email to the email directly from Fogbird, but I didn't receive a response so I've attached a screenshot.

    Swan Song
    Sharon S.

    Another 5-star experience at Fogbird. A close friend, whom I haven't seen in almost a year, met me here for a pre-dinner drink. I decided to try something different and ordered the Red Dawn. How can this be the first time I tried this? It was so good, refreshing, not too sweet and not heavy on the alcohol. I think this is my new favorite here. Service was quick, attentive and friendly. The place is decorated for the holidays so made the feeling so festive and warm. A perfect place to hangout on a chilly, December day!

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    Kim T.

    Great ambiance and service. Drinks were well balanced. Came in on an early Sat evening glad we did because there was a wait for tables for some. Great selection of hard to find tequilas!

    Allison S.

    Really cute place! I like the inside and colors. This is definitely a trendy cocktail bar, they have specialized cocktails and happy hour drinks. They also have small bites as well. I didn't love too many of the options for cocktails but the gin one I got had a nice after taste. The drinks took a very long time for some reason. I read in another review it's almost impossible to order drinks when it's busy, but there were only a few other tables and everyone was already drinking when we got there. Even single shots took awhile. I would definitely come back if I wanted to sit and chat with some friends and it wasn't busy. But I can't even imagine having to deal with it when it's crowded and waiting super long.

    Happy hour drinks
    Laura O.

    Finally tried Fogbird. Got to enjoy the HH for a little bit which is always nice! Haven't tried the food yet but will be sure to try it next time. Service was quick and friendly.

    Donna T.

    Fogbird is a hip and cool bar in downtown SM. If you're looking to get some craft cocktails and have some time on your hands, I'd def check it out. Each time we've gone, the place is always bustling. With that said, you can expect the servers to always be pretty busy and for you to wait awhile to get their attention or get seated. If you sit at the bar or along the rail though, you can almost always get seated right away; which is what we've done and were perfectly fine. The drinks are all unique and do rotate frequently. Each one comes with a metal straw, which I appreciate since I hate using paper straws. I like the ambiance here a lot, it gives off a sleek and trendy feel of a bar that you'd want to introduce to your friends.

    Old Fashion and Old Sparrow
    Dale B.

    Great place for drinks and food Great atmosphere and chill vibe Friendly service Highly recommend

    The carrots were the highlight of our night
    Bri W.

    Fogbird has been marked as a "never return again" for me. Etiquette is the most underrated and underused trait taught these days. Yes, clearly I had a problem with the mushroom appetizer that was recommended to me as a popular item that needed to return to the menu. For one thing, "crispy mushrooms" in the description to me does not equate to BATTERED mushrooms. Plus, the mushrooms were so greasy that it gave both my friend and me bad stomach aches. The grease was so apparent that it looked like there was water on our plates. When the mushrooms came out, they didn't even look like mushrooms. I was so confused about what I ordered but my bad... I didn't go out of my way to flag down a waitress and make a scene while we both were carefully chewing on the BATTER. I thought crispy mushrooms meant they would be sautéed on a pan until the point of crispy on the edges, not assuming "crispy" meant "with batter." After flagging down our waitress after I gave up on trying to pretend like this dish tastes mediocre, she responded to my complaint with *what would you like instead* and went through 4-5 items on the menu. This question indicates either the original order or the replacement order will be comped. Meanwhile, if one appetizer was not going to be comped, the waiter SHOULD HAVE verbally let me know that before putting in my replacement order. Also, if the only reason why a waiter is waiting by our table for us to pull out our credit cards and does not check in on our table during our dine-in experience, 18-20% tip is not necessary but as it was shown on my receipt, 18% is the lowest offered tip listed on there. Poor etiquette. It's such a shame that my second experience fell way below par. A beautiful, elegant atmosphere combined with milking us for more money put a bad taste in my mouth. Also, the customer before my friend used the bathroom left urine all over the toilet seat. Where's the courtesy? Where's the etiquette? Are these the type of customers you attract? Lastly, coming back around to only ask what else we would like to order after delivering the "replacement" order was a sure sign of milking us. That's fine but I sure won't be returning and neither will my friends. Just as in any profession and in life, communication is key. If you didn't accept my complaint, do not offer a replacement then charge me for both. Poor management. This is the culture that Fogbird encourages. Poor customer service. Standing next to us making us feel pressured to pay right away. Poor communication skills. Elegant décor. But the opposite in taste.

    Paloma
    Lisa N.

    Fogbird and I are no strangers, as it's a typical stomping ground for my coworkers and I for happy hour (which is Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm, as of 4/1/25). I love the casual vibes, yummy drinks, and reasonable prices! This is definitely a great stop on a warm spring/summer day with outdoor seating, or just grab something at the bar on more rainy days. You can never go wrong with the Paloma and fries after work. This location, though roomy, is definitely more appropriate for smaller groups. Keep in mind that there is only 1 bathroom! I will definitely be back here. Service: 5/5 Food/Drinks: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

    Matches!
    Win L.

    Meh. I am happy there is a bar/lounge option amidst all the restaurants and boba offerings in downtown San Mateo. This space is quite large but not much variety in seating options and the height difference in the seats (at the same table!) are very bizarre! I would hate to be having a date here and either tower above him or stare up at him because of weird chair design choices! Service was transactional - they took our order and returned for bill - that's it. Not much interaction despite it being a low capacity night. The drinks were also meh. We don't plan to return despite limited options in the area.

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    Been here a couple of times. Creative drinks, awesome decor, great location. Their whiskey collection is excellent!

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    Terrible, idk how the bartender is making the drinks taste this bad but he/she must be inexperienced

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    Ask the Community - Fogbird

    Do you still have outdoor seating available?

    Yes, space for 30 ppl.

    Do they have mocktails for non-alcoholic drinkers?

    Yes! They have a few.

    When is your happy hour?

    Hi Angela, We do not have a HH. Good news is we have a wide range of drinks from $9 to $16.… 

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes, we do have outdoor seating located on B Street

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