The Refuge San Mateo - Avis

we are here several times and always like the consistent quality of food, service and drinks. Eating options are typical pub/brewery, whose pastrami is one of t...

my friends and I have a wonderful time. the food came at the same time. the server from peru was super friendly and thoughtful. we are coming back

great 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...

Always 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...

We 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...

Excellent 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...

We are so glad to have a sit down, tasty restaurant next to the mall!!

Best pastrami I’ve ever tasted, melts in your mouth.

Solid place if you want a good variety of food. Had the shrimp tacos and they were pretty filling. Good taste and they give you 3 so it was plenty. My friend ha...

Their beer selection is pretty great! Reasonable prices for the food.

This is my husband’s go-to place for rueben. The combination of toasted rye bread, juicy pastrami, and warm flavorful sauerkraut is perfect.My impossible burger...

Amazing pastrami, great cheese steaks, and awesome burgers. Plus some nifty eclectic additions, like chopped liver and poutine.The San Mateo location has a wond...

The pastrami is outstanding. Our group consists of several connoisseurs of pastrami and they were impressed. The pastrami salad was delicious as were the garlic...

Their Tomato Soup is surprising how good it is. Of course, most people love the sandwiches and burgers (the Reuben is ridiculous) and these are delicious too. B...

OMG THE PICKLES ARE SO GOOD! Also the pastrami is amazing but try the pickles

Their pastrami is just unmatched. Everything on the menu is just incredible.

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...

Reuben 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...