Cassius is amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly. He have a great sense of humor and deserves a filet mignon

Our friends invited us to dinner here (our kids too!) and it was delicious. We tried the seafood linguine, linguine, Mac n cheese, wild mushrooms, porterhouse and cowboy. The meat was a little more on the medium rare side rather than medium (what we asked for) but our kids still loved it! The meat was tender and not chewy at all. The pastas were filling and the sauces had great flavor. The mushrooms were okay, nothing too special, the Mac n cheese was delicious! Something I just love about Brie! For dessert we got the bread pudding which was okay, I probably wouldn't get it again, but the banana foster was a good show (esp for the kids). Would come back :) read more

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My party came in on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was pretty full. Almost every table was taken, as expected because it is closer to the holiday season. We came in with a reservation and upon arrival no one greeted us. Which was okay, because I understand everyone is busy. After being seated and ordering, the food took a little longer than expected to arrive. We ordered multiple cuts of meats and every order came out severely under. We all asked for medium rare and were served an extreme rare. Our server was attentive to our table which was great. The overall cost of this place for the food we were served was too much. The ambiance of this place gives an older upscale restaurant, but the quality does not compare. To add, this is my second time at this establishment, I thought I'd try again just incase the first time was an off day. read more

Fantastic service. Excellent food. My favorite place for happy hour. Phenomenal service at the bar. Love you ladies read more

Porterhouse - Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Had such a great experience with Cassius! He was very knowledgeable, welcoming, and kept things fun with his sense of humor. You can tell he really cares about what he does. Top-notch service! He deserves a filet mignon! read more

Porterhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

A new go to place for date night in San Mateo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Downtown is awesome but sometimes you just want to break away from the standard B street vibe to relax and have a drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Suzanne the bar tender is amazing, knows her regulars well and still welcoming to all. The service is awesome and the menu is great even if you are not in the mood for a heavy meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always a good time, even if you are just sitting at the bar with friends and ordering appetizers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I went to Porterhouse with a party of 10. The drinks were very good. We shared a variety of appetizers (favorites were the crab cakes and polenta poutine). The entree's varied from fish, chicken, filets, surf and turf and the filet and lamb combo! And with all of the variety the feedback was the same, the food was excellent! My filet was cooked perfectly and the potato that it was served with was delicious. Desserts were the Banana's Foster, prepared right in front of us! We also had the chocolate molten cake, chocolate mouse, bread pudding and crème brûlée! My personal favorite was the chocolate molten cake. The service was very good, the waitress and other staff members were very attentive. The owner stopped by on numerous occasions to see if we needed anything and to see how the food was. Overall a great experience at Porterhouse and we will definitely be back! read more

Fantastic service . Customer service was outstanding. Susana & Megan were very helpful to help us picking out the bar menu as well as the bar specialties regarding food and drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is ambient and cheerful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the happy hour Bruno Tacos and also the baby shrimp at their advise and they were superb! Definitely a return place for food and drink! read more

Brenda was amazing! She made my night and the food was phenomenal. You need to come here if ur in San Mateo

Had an early Xmas celebration dinner and we enjoyed dinner here. The porterhouse steak was cooked perfectly medium rare - juicy, flavorful, and beautifully seared. Great presentation and solid sides (the wild mushrooms were especially good). Service was attentive and smooth without being intrusive (shoutout to Armando!). Overall, a great spot for a quality steak dinner and I'd definitely come back. read more

Porterhouse - 30 oz Porterhouse (for 2) - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

The reception was quick, and we were seated very fast. The cocktails were very good with minimal wait time. If we didn't have to drive, we surely would have had another round. We enjoyed the Beet Salad with the great tasting dressing. The entrees were prepared perfectly, and the portions were generous. The Cowboy Ribeye was the table favorite with the Mixed Grill coming in a close 2nd. The Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, and the Sauteed Wild Mushrooms didn't disappoint. The Sourdough & Butter were complimentary which is often rare these days. We had the table for almost 4 hours while not feeling rushed at all. Our server, Suzanna B. was very attentive and friendly (Table 40, Ck #21). Our first time to Porterhouse, very impressive dining experience, we will surely be back again. read more

We had an extended family dinner at Porterhouse to celebrate graduations and it was so lovely!! We had the great fortune of having Cassius as our server, he was funny, engaging and so attentive. We love Porterhouse to celebrate milestones as the food is great, service is wonderful, and ambience is beautiful! Thank you, Cassius for a great meal! read more

Im super disappointed as I've visited over 4 times individually, celebrated my anniversary friends and families birthdays, my colleagues bring big dinner parties here and I recommend all my clients. I order the same plate every time. Each time I've been asked to confirm I'd like the 8oz filet mignon steak, since this was the first time I was not I was under the assumption it must always be an 8oz steak, since I wasn't told my options, the service was terrible which is so sad considering how local this spot is to my home. I ordered the bread service and was never brought the bread, my food was brought out I asked another server for the bread and then on top of that they served me my steak and never brought us our steak knives. After 10 minutes of sitting waiting hoping my server would glance over I finally got up and walked over to the manager who was very rude when I shared with him my experience proceeded to grab knives ignored me walked over put knife on table and then walked away. He then sent the server over and had the server speak to me in which he said will do better next time and walked away. They attempted to compensate by offering me and my husband a free dessert handed me and my husband a dessert menu we picked the creme brulee, he then said okay and yourself to my husband and said also we will be giving you bread putting on the house so we said okay thank you, he then said as he was walking away you have 2 desserts and one is on the house when I did not want bread pudding, also why would you bring the dessert menu out and say we would like to give you a free dessert have me pick and then say oh ok we are giving u free bread pudding after I order. I said thank you the server then said okay and yourself. I will never be coming back here and will be making sure to share with all my colleagues and family members. Clearly the staff is not trained well nor is the manager. read more

Porterhouse - Surf and turf - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came here the day before Thanksgiving and had a private dining area for 14. Ambience is nice and classy : The staff and food were all delicious - best mash potato's ever! The only thing that happened that night was a little rock in the seafood linguini we ordered but they complicated us for that. read more

Porterhouse is awesome. The new location is new, bigger space and with better steak vibes. My dinner at Porterhouse has always been consistently amazing and delicious. The service is a bit slow but overall meet my expectations. Enjoy! read more

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To be honest, a little disappointed here. I came in solo, after spending the whole day traveling and finally got time to eat my first meal of the day. Came to Porterhouse and decided to sit at the bar. The first thing I did was order a $45 glass of Macallan and then proceeded to order an appetizer and soup. I was planning to order a steak because honestly they sound great. But coming in solo and then pretty much being ignored after ordering $100 worth of items didn't make me enjoy the experience. The bartender spent their whole time talking to a different group at the end of the bar and never once asked me how the food was or if I needed anything else. Maybe because I just came in shorts, a sweater, and a backpack? I don't know. I'm not expecting the best service of my life, but what I do expect is some level of service at a steak house. I'm sure if I dined in and sat at a table it might have been a different experience. Considering downtown San Mateo has many good food places, I decided to finish my dinner elsewhere. read more

Wow. Just... wow. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between classy and cozy--warm lighting, stylish decor, and a welcoming atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a great evening. My boyfriend and I arrived about 30 minutes before opening. The lady who welcomed us in (not sure if she was the hostess or bartender) kindly let us know they weren't open just yet, but graciously offered us a seat at the bar while we waited. We opted to stroll around the area instead, building up our appetite and excitement. Even that small gesture spoke volumes about their hospitality. We were excited to come on a Wednesday for the Beef Wellington Special, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Beef Wellington and the Porterhouse steak--hands down the best steaks we've had yet so far. Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, just melted in the mouth, and absolutely unforgettable. Not many steakhouses can consistently deliver a steak that's both technically perfect and bursting with flavor, but this place nailed it. The service was impeccable. Attentive without feeling overbearing. A huge shoutout to our server, Julio, who made our 8-year anniversary celebration feel truly special. He knew the menu inside and out and brought such a warm and positive energy that elevated the entire experience. If you're a steak lover--or even if you're not--this place is a must. It's rare to find a restaurant that gets the food, ambiance, and service all right, but they absolutely crushed it. First impressions matter, and this one will stick. We'll definitely be back, and we're already recommending it to family and friends! read more

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Our evening was wonderful. The food was Excellant and our waiter Armando was outstanding. Answered any questions we had made suggestions. Besides the wonderful meal he made our evening special. read more

Our server, Armando was awesome! He was very personable and explained things very well. We very much enjoyed Armando's service and will definitely go back. The food was great! read more

My husband wanted to come here for his birthday so we are here as I type in this 1 star review. I am beyond upset with our server who said we couldn't order entrees unless everyone in our party were here (we were waiting for more people). I told him I wanted to order food for our kids because they were hungry and they didn't want to eat the appetizer. I mean what kind of service is that? Are we not paying customers? On top of that, they started to charge for bread and butter when it used to be no charge. It left a really bad taste in my mouth. I mean we used to love coming here to eat but tonight is going to be the last time for us to come here. Sorry, not sorry read more

Excellent food and service was great. Armando our server was very helpful and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The new location of Porterhouse has nice ambience and spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We saw Porterhouse on "Check Please" and it looked pretty good. We've been trying to find a place closer to home than House of Prime Rib for meat and Porterhouse gives you space! It's just so much more relaxing when you aren't so close to other tables. The four of us ordered, two Porterhouse for two, 30 ounces, New York steak on one side and filet mignon on the other. It was delicious. The filet mignon was excellent. We ordered both sets med rare. Each of us got a plate with a baked potato and vegetables. It was okay. Potatoes were warm but they're not super creamy cheesy baked potatoes. We saved ourselves for dessert. We ordered the banana flambé, crepes Suzette - Saturday only and the chocolate souffle -20 minutes. Very impressive lighting of the flambé. Not many places have Crepes Suzette any more but Porterhouse makes one of the best I've had. The crepes aren't doughy and the flavor with ice cream is good. Bananas Flambé is super popular in New Orleans and they do a good job here. But it's much pricier here. They made a hole in the chocolate souffle and poured in melted chocolate. I was waiting for the souffle to drop but it didn't. It was hot and chocolatey. Nice ambiance, elbow room, nice employees, great for steaks, we would come back and try other dishes too. read more

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I am sorry to write this review. Porterhouse is one of our favorite place; but the food quality was so , so, so bad today!!!!! The steak were not properly cooked , the lamb chops were not properly cooked , the grilled chicken was tasteless, undercooked , meat was hard to chew, even hard to cut with the steak knife. Mashed potatoes were tasteless. We go to Porterhouse to celebrate and love the steaks. But today was not a good experience at all. What happened? We most likely will not be back at Porterhouse anymore and get served such poor quality food and bad experience. read more

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Came to Porterhouse with two friends, we're all 20 years old, and from the moment we walked in, we felt completely disrespected. The staff treated us like we didn't belong there. While taking our order, the waiter kept asking if we wanted mac n cheese and soda, seriously? It felt incredibly patronizing, like we were being treated as kids instead of actual paying customers. They also lacked basic patience. I was still reading the menu when one of the servers placed a plate right on top of it. No "excuse me," no acknowledgment, just rushed and rude. As for the food, vegetables were undercooked and tasted like they came from a frozen bag. The potato on my plate was tiny and burnt on the bottom. Steak itself was decent and enjoyed it. Nothing was outright inedible, but nothing felt fresh or thoughtfully prepared either. We came expecting a quality meal and some level of respect with the price level, but got neither. Won't be returning. read more

Porterhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I have been eyeing on this since last year, so we came here for our wedding anniversary with reservation through Open Table. First when we came, we still had to wait around 5-10 minutes even though we had reservations... which is a bit disturbing, but it's not a deal breaker. Once we ordered, they brought us bread and whipped butter. Nothing remarkable; the butter was sad because they whipped it (I consider whipping butter as subpar, since it's a way to save cost on pure butter) 2 cocktails from the bar: I wouldn't say it's the best. One was too sweet, the other one was too tart. Escargot: very bland. Full of garlic which I absolutely love, but other than the garlic... it's so bland and flat. No other flavor profile, not salty, not savory, not sweet, no umami, nothing. The steak: we ordered porterhouse. This is the item that lifted all the ratings and overall experience: juicy meat, very tender, amazing texture and flavor. Love it! Although I would like to emphasize that the twice baked potato here once again is very bland and boring. There seem to be not a single spice is put into that dish, it's really flat yet high calories. My husband even complained that it smells terrible (probably due to aged cheese). The onions have strong flavor of reduced balsamic vinegar which I wish they put it separate, since it's ruining the meat's flavor. Their dessert: soufflé is absolutely gross since the sauce has very strong alcohol flavor, but the souffle itself has very strong egg flavor. All in all, the 4 stars is truly just for the porterhouse, nothing else. I'd go back again JUST for the steak, not for the other dishes. read more

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Made a last minute reservation on OpenTable one day before Father's Day. My original reservation was for four people but my sister was able to join so I called the restaurant and they accommodated me easily (whereas the open table website didn't show any availability). You get a nice reminder text about ten minutes prior to your reservation and you can check in via text. Once we arrived we were seated immediately. The AC was blowing HARD! So much so that our menus were flapping. Our server was kind enough to lower the temp for us. Here's what we ordered: Riesling- sweet and refreshing. Just enough of a pour. Old fashioned- hubs said it was done very well with good citrus flavor. Sprite- hella watery :( Romaine hearts salad - crispy and crunchy but barely enough for five people to share. Beets salad: delicious, our favorite of the night. The sweetness of the beets complemented the spice of the arugula and the fried goat cheese balls were unique and tasty. Escargot- very buttery and garlicky and that's pretty much the only notable thing. Onion soup- not good. Too sweet and not balanced! Had to add salt and pepper. Cheese was melty but other than that, pass. Prime rib - cooked very nicely. Good flavor, very light. Good with the potato and flaky salt. Porterhouse- highly recommend. Good cuts of meat and very tender and flavorful. Cowboy - big steak! Seasoned well and perfectly cooked. The sides were ok. Just zucchini and carrot, nothing to write home about. Creme brûlée - tasty and light Bananas foster - super fun with the fire!! $40 though which is crazy but it tasted really good and it was done really well. Overall, this father's day dinner cost us around $615 including tip for five people. Expensive! But generally a good atmosphere and nice service, but it could've been upleveled just a tad. read more

Porterhouse - Prime rib medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love this place. The ambiance for the celebration is great. The staff are very welcoming and friendly even the manager makes sure you are taken care of. I love the aged steak, very juicy and tender. The truffle mac and cheese is amazing. I try different steak houses even in Las Vegas, I can't compare this Porter House steak. read more

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Steaks were perfection, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was very cool, high ceilings, Hollywood framed photos[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], creamed corn delicious but skimpy on $40 add on pricey lobster tail and only 2 garlic shrimp add on. Onion soup no croutons or toasted baguette on top just a lot of fontina cheese, beet salad very good but only 2 tiny goat cheese crisps, service if you are known there you get a lot of attention read more

Porterhouse steak was a disappointment was salty and a bit tough, suppose to be aged meat, must be a low grade of meat. Wife had that Seafood linguine, she said it was frozen product not fresh, daughter had Mac & cheese and Spring rows, she had not much to say about them. I must say the service was good though and so was the Ambiance. Can't say I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Porterhouse finished our day in the very best way, we were running early, called the restaurant and they accommodated us no worries. Now to my meal, my porterhouse was what my mouth and taste buds have been looking for, the smokiness, the little char, done to make my desire for porterhouse to be relieved, obtained and dreamt of wonderful things all night long the twice baked potato was the best I've had, standing on the end, broiled to perfection and melted to perfection inside. It was perfect inside elegant without being ostentatious. Porterhouse is located in the heart of San Mateo, CA on the corner of 2nd Ave & S. B St read more

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Denise is the GOAT! The food was good, but she made our experience quite memorable. Great attitude and banter throughout the entire meal. She's the main reason I'm writing this review. We had a party of 9 and everyone enjoyed their steaks. I got the cowboy (18oz bone-in rib eye) and it was a perfect medium rare. A couple pairs each got the Porterhouse to share, which seemed like the best move honestly. Minimal to no leftovers. The twice baked potatoes that came with each steak were also a big hit for the table haha. Oysters were fresh. The only miss was the escargot: way too much garlic. Overpowered the beauty of the snail. Bananas foster for dessert was a fun show and delicious! Great item to share. read more

Porterhouse - 18 OZ Dry-Aged Cowboy - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

We have been to Porterhouse a number of times. It's by far the best restaurant for steaks in the Bay Area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoy eating at the bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Suzanna who manages that area is a great mixologist with a fantastic personality. Our go to place. read more

Came here for my friend birthday. The store is cool vibe but it's a bit overpriced for the quality. They even charged bread and butter for almost 5 bucks. But the worst thing is the server is always in a rush once our food was on the table. She even takes my not done plate without asking and I don't feel comfortable with it. read more

Armando provided wonderful service and made our anniversary so special. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Porter House is wonderful to celebrate life's milestones[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I was excited to try this restaurant but left genuinely frustrated. I ordered my steak medium-rare; what arrived was almost blue rare--so undercooked that parts of the center were still cool. Beyond temperature, the flavor was flat: none of the rich, nutty character you expect from properly aged beef. To make matters worse, every slice was laced with thick white sinew that made the meat tough and unpleasant to chew. At this price point I would expect a clearly stated, high-quality grade of beef, but the kitchen offered no information and the plate certainly didn't speak for itself. read more

Porterhouse - rare despite ordered medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California

On Monday I ate my first happy hour steak salad with blue cheese salad. It was absolutely delicious! The salad was had a delicious dressing and generous blue cheese! The steak was incredible! So tasty and tender, very generous and still so delicious 2 days later!!! I can't say enough about the food and also the ladies that served us were so friendly and accommodating... [[HIGHLIGHT]]they turned the bar TV to the Met Gala![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So the last time I was here, prior to our phenomenal meal, we grabbed a drink at the bar. When we were there, we realize they had a bar menu and a happy hour. We saw the porterhouse burger and sword to come back and try it, since it's not on the regular menu. Holy shit, is this burger, the truth! From the bun to the perfectly caramelized quarter onion to the perfectly cook patty, it was all perfect. I can honestly say, it is one of the best burgers I have ever had. My girlfriend also agreed, though she had hers cooked well done. I prefer eating at the bar and having a couple drinks to the restaurant. The bar is nicely decorated and semi elegant. Meaning, don't worry about coming in shorts and a shirt. Though you will be in the company of some snobby customers, you will definitely get wonderful, friendly, and attentive service from the staff at the bar. They are definitely the best and we will certainly be back soon. We definitely want to try some of the other drinks, because the castaway was delicious. See you guys soon! read more

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Incredible food and our bartender/server, Susanna was incredible. We will continue to go there weekly.

We have been here twice. This is the best steak dinner we have had, bar none. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is small and manage to keep the local vibe without the pretentiousness[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the quality of the steak is phenomenal. The menu is classic and the service outstanding. Both times we had the privilege of being served by Cassius. He made us feel like we were the only customers in the place, making outstanding recommendations and keep it our glasses filled. This is definitely the place to go for a special night out if you are craving an amazing steak dinner. read more

This New York steak was absolutely delicious, but you need to come in with a big appetite! The best salad was also really good! If you're in the area, it's definitely a MUST TRY! read more

Porterhouse - Kansas City Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - San Mateo, California