Porterhouse

RestaurantSan Mateo

No dishes marked gluten free

58 dishesmenu read 11 Novporterhousesanmateo.com

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Happy Hour

Mon–Fri 4:30pm to 6pm, at the bar & outdoors

Happy Eats

  • Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings$10
  • Steak Street Tacos$10
  • Susan's Steak Salad$20
  • Porterhouse Burger$17
  • Burger & Beer$22

    Food combo: burger with a beer (drink element not transcribed)

    Likely gluten

  • Porterhouse Sliders$15
  • ½ Dozen Oysters & Rosé$27

    Food combo: half dozen oysters with a rosé (drink element not transcribed)

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Calamari$14

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Baby Shrimp$14

    Likely shellfish

  • 4 Oz Filet & Cabernet$47

    Food combo: 4 oz filet with a cabernet (drink element not transcribed)

Dinner Menu (Fall 2026)

Starters

  • Half Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell$25

    Daily oysters, house mignonette & cocktail sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Crab Cakes$30

    Dungeness crab, arugula, cherry tomatoes & satsuma, Cajun remoulade

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chilled Prawns$25

    Gulf prawns, spicy garlic aioli & cocktail sauce, micro cilantro

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Escargot$21

    Fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, white wine, grilled crostini

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Sweet + Spicy Wings$16

    Sweet chili sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, celery

    Likely sesame

  • Polenta Poutine$18

    Polenta fries, house beef ragu, fontina cheese, 1800 degrees

    Likely dairy

  • 36-Hour Niman Pork Belly$17

    Caramelized apples & butternut squash puree

  • Smoked Salmon Crostini$18

    Capers, onions, lemon aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Beef Spring Rolls$14

    Dry-aged beef, cabbage, carrot, celery, cilantro, ginger & plum sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Carpaccio$18

    Arugula, onions, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon aioli

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak Tartare$20

    Parsley, capers, cornichons, Dijon, red onion, lemon zest, quail egg

    Likely egg

  • Bread Service$4

    Bread & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Soup & Salads

  • Onion Soup$16

    Crouton, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seasonal Soup

    Chef's inspiration

  • Iceberg Wedge$15

    House bacon, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, blue cheese dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Beets Salad$15

    Roasted beets, greens, honey mustard vinaigrette, crispy goat cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Romaine Hearts$16

    House Caesar, red onions, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, crouton

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Apple Salad$16

    Mixed greens, fresh apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, shaved fennel, maple dressing

    Likely nuts

  • Frisee & Radicchio Salad$18

    Onions, butternut squash, pear, pomegranate, bleu cheese, maple dressing

    Likely dairy

Renowned Aged Steaks

  • Kansas City Strip$59

    16 oz bone-in New York strip, dry-aged in-house, brandy peppercorn

  • Porterhouse$71

    Recognized as the most preferred cut of beef, dry-aged in-house. 20 oz (for 1) or 30 oz (for 2)

  • Cowboy$68

    18 oz bone-in ribeye, dry-aged in-house, roasted cipollini, demi glace

  • Filet Mignon$67

    Bordelaise sauce or béarnaise sauce ($4 supplement)

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mixed Grill$67

    4 oz filet mignon, half order lamb chops, roasted potatoes, vegetables, bordelaise sauce

Entrees

  • Lamb Chops$66

    Fresh herb & garlic marinade, sautéed spinach, whipped potatoes, mint demi-glace

  • Pork Chop$40

    Honey mustard pork, sautéed kale, cauliflower puree, cranberry red wine sauce

  • Half Roasted Chicken$36

    Braised cabbage, whipped potatoes, natural jus

  • Daily Catch$57

    Chef's preparation of a fresh and seasonal wild fish

    Likely fish

  • Rigatoni$36

    House-made dry-aged beef ragu, garlic bread, Parmigiano Reggiano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood Linguine$39

    Linguine, clams, shrimp, seasonal fish, tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Cauliflower Steak$26

    Grilled cauliflower, Parmigiano, almonds, twice-baked potato, vegetables

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Butternut Squash Risotto$34

    Slow-cooked carnaroli rice, butternut squash, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Sides

  • Wild Mushrooms$14

    Garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, EVOO, oyster sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Truffled Mac & Cheese$14

    Parsley, cream, fontina, brie & cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Brussels Sprouts & Bacon$14

    Fresh herbs, Parmigiano Reggiano

    Likely dairy

  • Roasted Butternut Squash$12

    Pistachios, honey glaze, feta

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Bar Menu

  • Steak Street Tacos$15

    Seasoned beef tenderloin, onions, cilantro, roasted tomato house salsa

  • Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings$16

    Sweet chili sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, celery

    Likely sesame

  • Polenta Poutine

    Polenta fries, dry-aged beef ragu, fontina cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Garlic Cheese Bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Dessert Menu

Sweets

  • Molten Cake$16

    Warm chocolate, whipped cream, vanilla gelato

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Crème Brûlée$15

    Vanilla bean, whipped cream, turbinado sugar

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Bread Pudding$12

    Butterscotch, caramel sauce, crème anglaise

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Mousse$12

    Amaretto, whipped cream, berry puree

    Likely dairy

  • Gelato or Sorbet$12

    Vanilla · chocolate hazelnut · spumoni · passion fruit · raspberry · white peach champagne

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chocolate Soufflé$18

    Crème anglaise. Takes 20 minutes

    Likely dairy

  • Grand Marnier Soufflé$20

    Grand Marnier, crème anglaise. Takes 20 minutes

    Likely dairy

  • Banana Foster (For Two)$40

    Tableside flambé, prepared tableside by owner only

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

3-Course Private Dining Set Menus (Banquet)

Private Dining

  • 3-Course Banquet Menu, $96 per person$96

    First course (choice of two): Organic greens salad; romaine hearts; soup du jour. Main course (choice of three): 8 oz filet mignon; 16 oz…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 3-Course Banquet Menu, $106 per person$106

    First course (choice of two): Organic greens salad; apple salad; chilled prawns; crab cakes; soup du jour. Main course (choice of three): 8…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • 3-Course Banquet Menu, $116 per person$116

    First course (choice of two): Beets salad (pistachios, honey mustard vinaigrette, crispy goat cheese); apple salad; chilled prawns; crab…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfish

4-Course Private Dining Set Menus (Banquet)

Private Dining

  • 4-Course Banquet Menu, $110 per person$110

    First course (choice of one): Sweet pea and zucchini ravioli (crispy kale, lemon cream); seasonal risotto (vegetarian). Second course…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 4-Course Banquet Menu, $120 per person$120

    First course (choice of two): Sweet pea and zucchini ravioli; carpaccio; chilled prawns; crab cakes; seasonal risotto (vegetarian). Second…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • 4-Course Banquet Menu, $130 per person$130

    First course (choice of two): Sweet pea and zucchini ravioli; carpaccio; chilled prawns; crab cakes; seasonal risotto (vegetarian). Second…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (5)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address60 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant
Phone+1-650-579-5911
Websiteporterhousesanmateo.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from porterhousesanmateo.com
Hours
  • Monday5pm–10pm
  • Tuesday5pm–10pm
  • Wednesday5pm–10pm
  • Thursday5pm–10pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday5pm–10pm
  • Sunday5pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Porterhouse

Does Porterhouse have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Porterhouse coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Porterhouse open?

Monday: 5pm–10pm. Tuesday: 5pm–10pm. Wednesday: 5pm–10pm. Thursday: 5pm–10pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 5pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Porterhouse online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/restaurant/profile/4539/reserve?rid=4539&restref=4539

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