Top 8 Gluten-Free Bars to Unwind in San Mateo

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Rise Woodfire San Mateo

2 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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With a cool interior and tasty wildfires pizzas, this spot is a must-visit for a unique take on classic favorites.

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Oliver Tromp
Oliver Tromp
Wow, really impressed. Delicious pizza (I will be thinking about that spicy calabrese honey pizza for a long time) with good gluten free options (including GF crust). Really nice interior as well.

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El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant

1622 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
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A local favorite with rave reviews for its vibrant menu and unique drinks, perfect for a fun brunch vibe!

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Francine Gibson
Francine Gibson
This restaurant is an excellent choice for gluten free folks.

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Pinstripes

36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Enjoy a cool vibe with outdoor seating, perfect for families to unwind while everyone savors delicious meals tailored to dietary needs.

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Melanie Yunk
Melanie Yunk
We dined outside at Pinstripes after seeing a movie. Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and so friendly. She really took time to speak with the chef about my allergies, and they came up with gluten-free and allergy-free choices! All 4 of us loved our meals. We'll be back!

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Porterhouse

164 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Yoram Dayagi
Yoram Dayagi
Best steaks we had in the area. We celebrated a birthday for our son, 17. The filet mignon was excellent! And they have several gluten free dishes, including very good creme brulee.

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Pacific Catch

243 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Known for consistent flavorful dishes and reliable delivery, this spot is a favorite for enjoyable meals in a welcoming atmosphere.

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G G
G G
Love going to this restaurant! They have good options for gluten sensitive diners. I usually get the veggie roll and guac and chips. Our branch/office orders delivery for our client lunch meetings on a regular basis. The packaging presentation meets expectations and so far our orders have been accurate. When my friend and I went to dinner this past Sunday, we were pleasantly greeted by the host and served attentatively by our server. Our food came out promptly and delicious. Chef Eber and his team turn out flavorful dishes on a consistent basis, whether for in-house dining or delivery service. Pacific Catch continues to be my go-to restaurant when I want to have a great dining experience for myself, friends/family, and or clients.

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot, San Mateo 快乐小羊

215 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Simeon Jewell
Simeon Jewell
2021 Update: We were very excited to see that renovations were complete and were happy to come back once we had our vaccines. We even spotted the robot waiters crossing around inside - how cool! But then we managed to get in, and right away there was a problem - they replaced the old tabletop resistive coil burners, which worked fine, with new induction coil burners sunk down into the tables, with vent fans. These induction coils emit an ear-splitting whine in the 15khz-19khz range depending on how high they're turned up, which was louder than the (fairly noisy) background chatter in the restaurant. Trying to enjoy a meal while being assaulted by the same sound a dental drill makes was very difficult indeed. I got some earplugs from the pharmacy over the road, but they only barely made the noise tolerable, and made conversation a real chore. Sadly, because I have taken care of my hearing, I cannot comfortably eat at what used to be one of our absolute favourite restaurants. I will not be back, which is a pity because the food is still great. I can now only recommend this restaurant to people who are at least partially deaf. ------------- Original review: Really nice place to eat. The food is phenomenal (six stars!), but the service can sometimes be a little inattentive or not strong with English (four stars!), so I'd say this is a five-star place. Prices are not unreasonable if you don't go completely mad - keep in mind that the more expensive cuts of meat are still being *boiled*, so those fancy textures aren't necessarily worth paying for. Our favourite meats are the Angus and the Fatty Beef, which are two of the cheaper options. We typically also get Broccoli and Napa Cabbage. We get the regular broth, as the spicy broth is beyond our tolerances. Those are the two gluten-free broth options, but there are about four more which we haven't tried ourselves. We go here quite a bit, especially with close friends who don't mind dipping chopsticks straight into the communal pot! =)

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

2206 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
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Brian D
Brian D
As expected, good service, large menu, gluten friendly.

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Bangkok Patio Restaurant

615 E 3rd Ave Suite F, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Experience bold flavors in generous portions, with a unique twist of ginger that elevates each dish—perfect for adventurous eaters.

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Victor G
Victor G
Curry was amazing. I was a little taken back ar first thinking the bowl the curry was small but it was actually more than I could eat. There was shredded ginger in it which wad perfect. Everything about it was so good. Unfortunately it seems to have flour in the curry to thicken so if you have to be gluten-free be cautious. I forgot to tell them so my fault. Not sure if they can do it differently but the menu does have a note about dietary restrictions, so would appear they can accommodate.

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