Porterhouse

Lovely steakhouse tucked in downtown San Mateo. a beautiful cozy ambiance that plays jazz music and is romantically lit. They are best known for their steaks obviously - we had the porterhouse and cowboy ribeye both cooked exactly how we requested. Their other dishes too were amazing: crab cakes, seafood linguine, mahi-mahi, and of course their truffle Mac and cheese! On the pricier side but you definitely get your money's worth. Our server was also excellent and was attentive all throughout our service,

On the "Good-Meh-Suck" scale this as a "Meh +". The steak I ordered as slightly overcooked but that is ok. The biggest issue was it had no real flavor. The Caesar salad was tiny and average at best. Would I go back? Likely no. I have had much better steaks in many places including some chains that are much lower budget.The service was good but that does not make up for the value and taste. You can do better elsewhere.

Came here with some coworkers and had a great time! For appetizers we ordered the crab cakes and the escargot. The crab cakes were DELICIOUS!! One coworker said they were the best crab cakes she's ever had, and I agree they were very tasty. The escargot was super garlicky which I like but may not be for everyone. Didn't get a picture, but I enjoyed the serving dish it came in, super cute individual dips for each piece. The only thing I would have wanted was more toasted bread, but the bread basket we got upon arrival was good for dipping in the remaining spread.Four of us ordered the beef wellington, this special is only served on Wednesdays and sounded delicious so we had to try. The 8oz filet wrapped in puff pastry was super tender and melt in your mouth. One person ordered the 20oz Porterhouse steak, it was HUGE and he couldn't finish, but still very good. We were all too full for dessert but there were lots of options that sounded very good.

Porterhouse: A Classy Italian Steakhouse ExperienceFOODWhether you crave a robust steak or something from the sea, Porterhouse has you covered. I highly recommend the cowboy steak--beautifully seared, bursting with flavor, and perfectly medium-rare on request. If you prefer a more delicate cut, the filet mignon melts in your mouth with every bite. Don't overlook their sides: the twice-baked potato is the ideal mix of creamy and indulgent. And if you're more into fish, their catch of the day is impressively thick and cooked to highlight its fresh, ocean-kissed taste.A word to the wise: order your soufflé when you place your appetizer order. This ensures your sweet, airy finale arrives at just the right moment--trust me, you won't want to miss it.SERVICE The service here is as remarkable as the food. Armando, who hails from Italy, is not only incredibly attentive but also hilariously charming. During my birthday dinner, he surprised me with a champagne & peach sherbet, adding a festive touch to the celebration. On another occasion, I hosted some customers and Armando was kind enough to work with my friend Raquel, who actually built the custom drink menu he used for our event. It was a hit!What really made the night unforgettable was my friend Dory getting into a lighthearted joke exchange with Armando--if you happen to overhear them quipping back and forth, prepare to laugh. The staff's sense of humor, combined with their obvious dedication to guest satisfaction, creates a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.AMBIANCE Picture a stylish Italian steakhouse that balances classy elegance with a relaxed, approachable vibe--that's Porterhouse in a nutshell. The décor is polished but never pretentious, making it equally fitting for milestone celebrations, business dinners, or a cozy night out. The thoughtful layout ensures you can enjoy lively conversation without feeling cramped or rushed.In short, Porterhouse strikes the perfect chord between top-notch cuisine, genuinely attentive service, and a refined yet comfortable setting. Don't forget to ask for Armando (and maybe swap jokes with him if you dare). Whether you're celebrating something special or simply seeking an elevated dining experience, Porterhouse will have you coming back for more. Buon appetito!

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

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 :)

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!

New location is the only upgrade this place needed. Perfect food. Wait times are low. Food is fast Perfect and ambiance is amazing

Porterhouse in San Mateo for a double celebration of Christmas Day and birthday dinner. We wanted a good beef dinner for Christmas Day and Porterhouse did not disappoint. Greeted warmly by the hostess. Ambiance was nice and cozy in the little alcove where our party was seated. Bruno, the owner, came by to say "hello" to our birthday girl. Her family are frequent diners of Porterhouse. This was my second time at Porterhouse so was happy when our birthday girl thought Porterhouse was a great selection for our double celebration. Food, wine and beer selections were great. Kayla, our server during our dinner, was superb. Started with complimentary house bread served sliced, hot, and fresh cold butter on the side. We opted for a double order of the CRAB CAKES, size of big scallops, plated with some dressed arugula and cherry tomatoes and a house sauce that emphasized the tastiness of the crab cakes. A double order of the crab cakes was warranted!We wanted to focus on the beef so we kept it light with starters though I had my eye on, and salivating on other starters like OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL, BEEF CARPACCIO, ONION SOUP or an ICEBERG WEDGE or HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD! FOCUS!!!!We very much enjoyed our FILET MIGNON w/Bordelaise sauce, PORTERHOUSE, and PRIME RIB w/Au jus! All medium rare as requested. All was plated with sautéed spinach, baby carrots & the tastiest baked potato. Added to share a side of the WILD MUSHROOMS w/garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, EVOO & oyster sauce. Also was very pleased wine selections with a bottle of the SAUVIGNON BLANC TWOMEY NAPA & SONOMA COUNTY 2022 and a glass of the CABERNET SAUVIGNON SEMPRE VIVE NAPA VALLEY 2014. The beer selection, EFES PILSENER TURKEY worked!Ended dinner with a MOLTEN LAVA CAKE and a warm BREAD PUDDING to share, as well as complimentary CHAMPAGNE SORBET for the birthday girl! Will be back when we want an excellent quality beef dinner, with warm welcoming staff and cozy surroundings. P.S. No pictures of the food. We were FOCUSED! Try it you'll like it lol!

Awesome food Great service and loved the quaintness of the gem of a restaurant Can't way to go back