Porterhouse - San Mateo

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. 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.

Average price per-person is about $120. But worth you every penny of it! Wonderful and friendly staffs that take care of our every needs. Frequently filling our water glasses and checking our food! The beets salad is so good that we will order double next time. The escargot and the onion soup then just so so! All the steaks (Cowboy, the bone-in ribeye, the porterhouse, prime we ordered are just wonderful, very well seasoned and cooked. The crème brûlée and banana foster also very delicious!

Armando was an amazing waiter. Making the meal that much enjoyable

Fantastic! Food and service is incredible. The Cowboy Steak was cooked perfectly and so tender the meat almost melted in my mouth. The Porterhouse is my “go to” Steakhouse. Everyone that has gone there with us has never had a complaint regarding Food, drink, and certainly Service.

Just a great place to go and feel like all is well in a world for just a moment