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What User likes about The Refuge San Mateo:
We have visited this restaurant several times and always appreciate the consistent quality of the food, service, and drinks. The menu features typical pub and brewery fare, and the pastrami is definitely a standout. I do wish there were more healthy options available, but that's a minor detail. Their beer selection is extensive, with rotating draft options each time we visit, as well as a large variety of bottles and... View all feedback.
What MelissaS doesn't like about The Refuge San Mateo:
We were a larger party with kids so I understand. However, it wasn't busy at all and the food was not at the standard of the San Carlos location. I loved the larger restaurant and outside seating area. I was surprised for a Sunday at lunch during the holidays it wasn't busier. I may be back here in the future but my preference is the San Carlos location. View all feedback.
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We have visited this restaurant several times and always appreciate the consistent quality of the food, service, and drinks. The menu features typical pub and b...
read moreMy friends and I had a fantastic time at the restaurant. Our meals arrived simultaneously, and our server from Peru was incredibly friendly and attentive. We're...
read moreGreat food, great beer selection, friendly service, easy parking
Perfect service and eating. a minor question-we hoped that our gluten-free large daughter could replace the flourtotillas with maistortillas - the kitchen was n...
read moreAlways great at the San Mateo location. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Service was polite and quick to bring out food and refill drinks. So gl...
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read moreWe love it here. They offer inside and outside dining and both have a nice vibe. They also offer a great Menu of options. I just tried their fried chicken sandw...
read moreExcellent Rueben sandwich and good beer selection. Noisy kid party next to us but otherwise good ambiance
We were a larger party with kids so I understand. However, it wasn't busy at all and the food was not at the standard of the San Carlos location. I loved the la...
read moreWe are really pleased to have a great sit-down restaurant right next to the mall!
Best pastrami I’ve ever tasted, melts in your mouth.
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read moreThis is a great spot if you're looking for a diverse menu. I tried the shrimp tacos, and they were quite filling. They tasted great, and with three tacos per or...
read moreThe beer selection is quite impressive! The food prices are reasonable as well.
This is my husband’s favorite spot for a Reuben sandwich. The combination of toasted rye bread, juicy pastrami, and warm, flavorful sauerkraut is just perfect....
read moreAmazing pastrami, great cheese steaks, and awesome burgers. Plus some nifty eclectic additions, like chopped liver and poutine.The San Mateo location has a wond...
read moreThe pastrami is outstanding. Our group consists of several connoisseurs of pastrami and they were impressed. The pastrami salad was delicious as were the garlic...
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read moreTheir Tomato Soup is surprisingly delicious. While many people rave about the sandwiches and burgers (the Reuben is incredible), those are wonderful as well. Ho...
read moreWow, the pickles are absolutely fantastic! The pastrami is also incredible, but seriously, you have to try the pickles!
Their pastrami is simply unbeatable. Every item on the menu is truly outstanding.
Mediocre food at best and everything was soggy. Bottom of Quesabirria slimy, bottom of burger bun slimy, roll for cheesesteak soggy. The cheesesteak was bland a...
read moreReuben was under-toasted, soggy and stone cold. Chocolate pot crème was tiny--so small it was served in a condiment cup. They really need to get back to the qua...
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