Our mission is to be a beloved staple of the San Mateo community, by offering an exceptional dining experience for breakfast lunch and dinner. At Bay Watch, we are driven by a deep passion in celebrating the flavors of American cuisine with an unwavering commitment to quality, and tradition.
This casual diner dispenses straightforward American comfort fare for breakfast & lunch only. Based on 522 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
201 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 342-2356
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
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Reservations: baywatchsanmateo.com
Reviews
Jane
I’ve came here in the past for breakfast but didn’t know that they’re now open during dinner hours! I’ve tried most of the items on the menu from omelettes to salads but never did I try their Oreo pancakes until tonight. They were phenomenal!!!!! I’m still thinking about them. The staff here are so friendly and attentive as well. All around great place to dine at.
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A Dozier
I loved this visit! Wish I could take the restaurant back to Virginia with me. The food was hot & steaming when it arrived at my table. Everything was made better than I could ask. I had the scrambled eggs with a croissant & hollandaise sauce Had me dancing in my seat. I also had a waffle with mixed fruit, and they gave me 3x the fruit I expected from most restaurants. I was a happy fatboy. My waitress was super polite and extremely helpful. My coffee never ran low and she an answer for every question I asked. Definitely on my short list for must return to the bay area.
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Nelson Morales
Charming restaurant in downtown San Mateo. We were looking for a nice home breakfast and we found it. The staff was very friendly and quick to help. Many choices for the Eggs Benedict, I had the good old-fashioned ham. It was delicious with hash brown and fruits. They have a large menu including omelets, pancakes and much more. Great value.
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Jenny Xu
Came here on a Saturday brunch with not much wait at all! No fills brunch diner – and average experience with what you’d expect out of an American brunch spot.
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Andrew Jaru
It’s a simple diner serving breakfast and lunch. Waitresses were super friendly regardless of whether you’re a regular. Food was homey and tasted exactly like you’d expect (good). I came in on a Monday morning and it wasn’t busy, so I got a table right away.
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Donna R
If you want to have a hearty or healthy breakfast look no further then The Bay Watch Restaurant in San Mateo. It’s centrally located downtown.
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Giselle
Delicious and peaceful. Went on Thursday morning, wasn’t too busy and they were playing good music. Service was good and the food came out fast. Definitely will go back
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Summer H
This was by far one of the best breakfast I have had in awhile! You will not be disappointed. The menu is packed with options. I had the fruit crepe which was a 10/10 and the traditional with bacon which was also a 10/10. A great breakfast overall.
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Justiz Daricek
There wasn’t much wait time at all and we got our food pretty quickly. Although that was great the food was cold and not great. I feel as if I could get warmer food from a Denny’s at 2 a.m. service was okay to start off but during our meal we had little to no interaction with our waitress until we asked for our ticket.
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Steve Wilson
They are now open for dinner and food is especially good at dinner time. Good french fries. Burgers are moist. Good pancakes but served upside down for some reason.
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