Powered by

Top of the Market-San Mateo

1855 S Norfolk St San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 349-1845 · $$$ · seafood
Rating: 3.5 out of 5"Yelp reviews (66) ·
WebsiteDirectionsSend to mobileMenu

Hours

Open until 9:30 PM
  • Mon - Thu11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Fri - Sat11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sun11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Description

This intimate restaurant overlooking a quiet lagoon evokes the sophisticated charm of the classic, timeless bay area fish house. Chef Stafford Mather's seasonal American menu featuring the finest seafood, meats and local produce is complemented by an exceptional wine list.

Good for

Seafood · Sushi

Popular menu items

Calamari Fritte · Deans Prawns · Combination

General info

Non Smoking · Beer and Wine · Full Bar · Good for Groups · Family Friendly · Takeout · Chef: Stafford Mather · Credit: AmericanExpress, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Photos

Close

Deals

Latest reviews

  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Dave P. at Yelp User Review11/12/2012Very tasty, nicely displayed seafood and excellent service. For appetizers, we had the fried calamari, which were perfect, and the crab cakes, which were very good. For the entre, I had the halibut and tried some scallops from a dinner companion. Both were very good. Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Mary F. at Yelp User Review10/28/2012Top of the Market in San Mateo serves delicious seafood in a wonderfully quiet setting with a great view. Its menu is more creative than the company's downstairs fish market restaurant. I wish all Fish Market locations had a Top of the Market option because it offers a classier and quieter option than the hurly … Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by B M. at Yelp User Review10/14/2012Excellent service, great views, and delicious food! Would highly recommend the beet salad and ahi tuna crudo as starters. I ordered the scallop entree, which was very tasty and perfectly grilled! Their creme brulee is also well done and very tasty! Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Kristen L. at Yelp User Review10/7/2012What a treat, went there for appetizers and drinks on a Friday night and had the experience of a lifetime...braised octopus! I have never had octopus so tender before, I didn't even know it could be that tender! Once you think about it, braising octopus is a no brainer and yet I have never heard of that … Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by John M. at Yelp User Review9/15/2012Had the tomato heirloom salad, dozen oysters, scallops, pomegranate martini, clam chowder, arctic dessert --- chad was the chef, I have been here twice now and the preparation is top notch, highest quality ingredients. Read full review

Read more about Top of the Market-San Mateo