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3.7 (928 reviews)
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Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Sunday Buffet
Jack R.

September 2026 Sunday Fun day and Buffet Day! Went with some friends who invited me to join them for a Buffet to catch up on old times. We did two per table since their big tables were taken up with parties of 8 or more, and since we didn't want to wait we split our party of 4 into two smaller tables. I didn't know they had a Buffet here, so this was news to me. Our server was amazing, we gave him a 30% tip. Super on it, was running around getting his steps for sure. I thought the food was fresh, and good. Don't expect amazing food, just decent food. Highlights: the roasted chicken and the make your own omelet was great, the very fun chocolate fondue tower, and great brussel sprouts. Not so great: the salmon lox was very fishy, couldn't finish it. Lettuce was limp, and the prime rib was dry and the ham was even drier. Pizza was meh, and the mimosas I heard had really cheap champagne and tasted awful. I mean it's a Buffet so don't expect too much LOL, but the service was amazing and the place was clean and we did have a good time so 4 stars.

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DANIEL W.

Well, the staff outdid themselves tonight. Brian was the man hooking my crew of 8 with a nice table, Diego our server was on target with menus and drinks .Gabr the other manager would come by and check on us ,, thanks we

Veerawan T.

Nice spot near the mall with a bowling alley upstairs! We came here for lunch, and they offer a great lunch combo that includes a lunch-sized salad, flatbread or sandwich, plus a soup or side and a non-alcoholic beverage for $22. Definitely a good deal, and the service was friendly as well. The food did take a little while to come out, but overall I had a great experience. Lobster Flatbread - The crust was thin, crispy, and delicious. It was also perfectly cheesy!

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Cera-Lyn S.

Food was plentiful and good, especially the prime rib and Brussel sprouts. The espresso martini was yummy. Service was fast and clean and spacious spot and great place for a big group. Dessert station was awesome with the chocolate fondue and donut holes were so fun.

Violet M.

My husband surprised me with a reservation at this location. My whole family drove out from San Jose for brunch and bowling/bocce. He made this reservation the week before and made sure to make it before 3pm so we could do their brunch menu. He confirmed the activities were open during brunch as well. The day of we were running about 10 minutes late from San Jose so I called to confirm it was okay to which the hostess said they had actually stopped brunch early since it was slow. I had called at 2:10pm and brunch was supposed to be done at 3pm. We were still going and decided it wasn't that big of a deal. Once there they told us our table still had the party before us eating so they'd have to make a table somewhere else. So not only did you give a big table away to someone else knowing our reservation was there but you also stopped brunch early without contacting us to tell us our brunch reservation was changing. Ok no big deal... Then the service. The waitress was okay. She didn't smile, didn't know the flavors of drinks, didn't know the specials. We had to ask the gentleman cleaning tables to have her come back so we can get dessert. On top of this, they told us we needed to be done eating and out by 5:15pm but we can't do this if our waitress keeps disappearing and doesn't ever bring our check. When they did come back our card was not in the check folder. When we asked them where it was they said they had to look for it. Suspicious if you ask me. My MIL works at a very fancy Santa Clara restaurant for over 30 years. She has never been so unimpressed that she wanted to speak to the manager. When she did he also seemed like he didn't care, didn't offer any other help and said they were all busy upstairs for a party. Not an excuse. Then tell my husband they don't have reservations for us if you don't workers or space to properly serve us. Will not be back again. 3 stars because the food was good. That's it.

Imelda M.

Great Happy Hour w/ half of off Bottles of wine! Bingo on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm! Service was nice and friendly and food was not bad and the ambiance is nice!

Koko M.

We hosted a private event at Pinstripes and were blown away from start to finish. It was my first time playing bocce ball, and it ended up being an absolute hit with everyone...easy to learn, super fun, and a great activity for groups. Rules posted on the wall. They were also incredibly accommodating, even handling same-day additions to our food order list without any added hassle. Our semi-private space was spacious, comfortable, and perfectly situated within their beautiful two-story venue. The whole place was decorated for the holidays, and the added bonus of a live DJ made the atmosphere even more energetic and festive. Huge shoutout to Gabe and his team!!! Truly a pleasure, they were stellar all night, attentive, friendly, and always a step ahead. And Alyson, our event coordinator, deserves special recognition. She's truly top-notch: organized, responsive, and an absolute pro at making everything run smoothly. I do wish there was just a few more items to select from on appetizers and for variety for our vegetarians. Particularly around the holidays but still all around great experience and people. If you're looking for a fun, polished venue with great service for any group event, Pinstripes is a winner. Highly recommended!

Abel A.

Nice restaurant with banquet rooms, a lounge/bar, and a fun bowling alley of course. Pretty chic ams trendy. Very clean. Food wasn't spectacular but good for a bowling alley. Service was solid overall. p.s. looks like they had a Sunday brunch going on downstairs in the main restaurant. May come back to try it.

Patty O.

Made reservations online. Found the closest mall parking garage to the restaurant. Came for first brunch seating on a Sunday. It was nice and quiet initially. They had customizable omelet station , waffle station , carving station with prime rib , salmon lox , shrimp cocktail , pizza , eggs, sausage , chicken apple sausage , salad , fries and chicken tenders , ciopinno, pasta, cheesecake , rice krispy , chocolate fondue station. It was a big area, very family friendly. Lot of kids around. My toddlers meal was free. Adults $38 per person. I also saw they even have private parties upstairs which is neat. It's located in the Hillsdale mall so there are alot of restaurants and you can walk in the mall after the heavy meal.

Amy W.

This review is for the weekend brunch buffet. I love me a buffet! We went in Sept for my bday. There was a carving station, a lox and bagel station, healthy options, and omelette station, chicken and waffle station, chocolate fountain, and pizza. So many options! See my video! The chilaquiles station made a massive plate. If you're like me and want to try everything ask them for a 1/4 size serving. Everything was fresh and delicious since we went right when they opened. Best part my 10 year was free on Sunday! The location is right by where they have the huge Christmas during the holidays and the kids love to run around the fake grass outside and play on the rocks. Be aware there is a street with cars nearby, the grass area is NOT fence in if you have little ones that run off. There is outdoor seating if you want to sit outside and watch the kids play.

Daniel M.

Came here for a birthday party and the brunch buffet a few weeks ago and I gotta say, I enjoyed myself. The food was really good and I've always wanted to try prime rib, even more so when it's all you can eat. I was here during the holiday season so this place was decked out in the festive decor and Santa taking pictures with customers which was cool. I would absolutely come back here again on my own or with family just to eat. If I wanted to complain about something, I didn't think the desserts were that great. But y'know, it's whatever. I'm not a huge dessert guy anyway. There was a chocolate fountain though and I always think those are cool. But stick with the savory stuff for the most part. Side note, there used to be a Pinstripes in Walnut Creek that closed a few months ago. It didn't even last a year and I was disappointed that I never got to go. This was my first Pinstripes experience and I do hope they can make a comeback in Walnut Creek or elsewhere in the East Bay. I'm not keen on traveling all the way to Hillsdale Mall, even for this.

Pinstripes reservation iPhone page

I reserved a patio table for eight at Pinstripes San Mateo for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25. There was a DJ K-pop concert scheduled that evening, and we were looking forward to enjoying the event from the patio. When we arrived, however, we were told that all of the patio tables were fully booked. The hostess explained that our reservation was for the "terrace" on the second floor, rather than the downstairs patio. She offered us a terrace table upstairs. There were two tables set up overlooking the courtyard that appeared to accommodate approximately eight people each, but naturally, those tables were already reserved. She then suggested another table behind the bar, toward the back of the restaurant with no clear listening access to the music in the courtyard. However, we noticed that there were no place settings prepared for a party of eight, which made us question whether that table was actually intended for our reservation. The situation was quite confusing. Ultimately, we decided to sit outside in the courtyard so that we could still listen to the music. I later took another look at how I had made the reservation. The reservation page on my iPhone clearly showed Downstairs, Patio, Terrace. There was no option to select a second-floor terrace. I showed this to the Pinstripes manager, who explained that, on their internal reservation system, my reservation was listed as "terrace." I asked why there was a discrepancy between what I selected on the customer-facing reservation page and what appeared in their internal system. The manager acknowledged that this was an ERROR on the part of Pinstripes' reservation system IT staff. As a former Oracle Solution Architect, I understand that technical issues can and do happen. However, a discrepancy of this nature in a customer-facing reservation system can have a significant impact on the customer experience and, ultimately, customer trust. My wife and I have been frequent and loyal customers of Pinstripes since its opening in 2019. We have regularly visited Pinstripes with our friends and family over the years, which is why this experience was particularly disappointing. I understand that there has recently been a change in ownership. That said, I can speak to the fact that the prior operation was consistently very customer-focused, and that level of service was a significant part of why we continued to return and recommend Pinstripes to others. Nevertheless, the experience was disappointing, avoidable, and embarrassing for my guests. I hope Pinstripes will investigate this reservation-system issue and take steps to prevent other customers from experiencing the same confusion in the future. As a result, my rating is 1 Star for this occasion whereas it was consistently 5 Star before

Elle G.

Pinstripes is in a beautiful bustling location right next to San Mateo hillsdale mall. There is an ample amount of parking spaces right behind the restaurant. The restaurant itself is a two story structure downstairs you have the formal and causal indoor and outdoor seating. Upstairs you have a full bowling alley where you can order from the menu while you play. This place serves your typical burgers , pizza etc but also has some more unique options. I truly enjoy there happy hour menu they have great food options here to choose from. They get busy so service is a hit or miss but most of my experiences have gone well.

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Diverse selection for my group of 4. Good service and reasonable prices. A great choice for regular go to spot.

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the food was so delicious and the staff was very nice and f I had a blast best Breakfast ever

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For brunch what kind of drinks are included?

Iced Tea, Coffee, Decaf, and soft drinks! Let me know if you have any other questions!

How hard is to put basic pricing on your website?

Good question. I don't know.

What's the current price for Sunday Brunch and how much to add bottomless mimosas?

$38 per person and $28 per person additional for mimosa.

Can I opt out the Weekend Brunch buffet, order A la Carte instead?

We do have a limited gaming menu that is offered when playing bowling or bocce. In our dining areas, only the brunch buffet is available. At 2:30pm, the dinner menu does open up to order a la carte!

Is reservation required for Sunday bunch?

We recommend reservations as our Sunday Brunch can get busy. However, we do take walk-ins if there is seating available. If you are having trouble finding a reservation, you can reach out to fohmanagers-sm@pinstripes.com for assistance. We can… 

Is there a Sunday brunch discount for seniors age 70 and up?

No senior discount. Drinks are not included either.

Do you only have the buffet for Sunday lunch?

Yes we have our Sunday Brunch Buffet only on Sunday's from 11am to 3pm. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.

Do you have outdoor bocce courts?

Good morning Heidi, We do not have any outdoor bocce courts. We have indoor bocce courts and bowling… 

Hello, Do you have happy hour on Saturday and Sunday? What are the hours? Thanks

Not on Saturday and Sunday Mondays to Fridays 3-6 pm

Does the Sunday brunch include drinks (coffee &juice)?

Coffee, soda, and iced tea is now included with brunch pricing! Juice is still separate.

Do you still serve the Buffett brunch on Saturday in San Mateo? I saw a review here that said it's only on Sunday and I wanted to double check first?

Our latest offerings now has brunch buffet on both Saturday and Sunday.

Does the Sunday brunch buffet include bottomless mimosas? Or is it $37 for the buffet +$25 for the mimosas?

Good afternoon Jessica, You are correct. Our Brunch Buffet is $37 and for the Bottomless Mimosas it is an additional $25. Please let me know if you have any other questions.… 

Price for their Sunday Buffet?

It was $42 when I went and it wasn't during holidays.

Is there brunch buffet on Saturdays?

N9, The Buffet is Sunday. Sat. is a regular brunch with a different menu.

Will you guys be playing the NFC championship (with volume on) and if so what is the fan base like?

I am not sorry

Hi can we reserve your private room on the 2nd flr for Birthday party for less than 50 person(3/5/22)?

No. My birthday isn't in January.

Can I bring a 20 lb dog & have outside seating? Where can I find the Sunday Buffett menu?

Dogs are welcomed on the patio

Why is it that I am only able to get brunch on the weekends?

Nothing unusual about a place having brunch on weekends. Pretty common.

Is the bowling alley open yet. Can we order food while bowling? I am looking at maximum 9 adults.

Hello Elizabeth, Our bowling alley is open and you are able to order at our bowling lane. Due to COVID restrictions at the moment our maximum amount of guests at a lane is 8.… 

Are you having EASTER Brunch next weekend the 4th or even a Sunday brunch at 11am?

We are having an Easter Brunch on April 3rd and 4th, with special Easter brunch dishes. Our special dishes including Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Smoked Salmon Flatbread, and Bunny Waffles.

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“I brought my stuff there for celebrate birthday Christmas dinner, family dinner and bowling and last time we went for Sunday brunch for Easter.”

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