About Us…

      Tucked away in the heart of downtown San Mateo, PorterHouse is a brand new destination, offering exceptional food and service, alongside an amazing interior décor. Located in the Third Avenue Center, next door to the historical Benjamin Franklin Hotel, PorterHouse is elevating the Steakhouse experience to another level. With European toned marble flooring, high wooden ceilings, and stunning chandeliers, our steakhouse houses a bar and lounge with a blend of bright walls, dim lights, and vibrant paintings; a dining room with private booths, wooden shutters, and silk drapes; and a four seasons patio with a Venetian look, surrounded by a flower bed and glass walls. PorterHouse also offers four gorgeous banquet rooms that could accommodate all your private dining needs. Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, PorterHouse will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.

      PorterHouse, a Contemporary American Steakhouse, offers some of the finest   hand-cut steaks, chops, and seafood. We feature Certified Angus Beef from the Mid-West, which is raised on grass and finished on corn. The high-energy corn diet produces beef with an abundance of marbling, resulting in outstanding flavor. In addition to our Certified Angus Beef, we offer Masami, a natural American style Kobe Beef. All Masami cattle possess natural Japanese Wagyu blood and are raised in the traditional Japanese method.

      Our steaks are grilled over an open fire and prepared and served at an exceptional level of quality, possessing both great flavor and texture. We accommodate all appetites, offering multiple size cuts on many of our steaks. Our diverse menu also provides alternatives to steaks. We take as much pride in our seafood and vegetarian options, as we do our steaks. We strive to use fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and organic ingredients for all of our dishes. Our menu always consists of at least two wild fish options and two vegetarian options. Whether you want to sit in our lounge, patio, or dining room, you will discover a meal that best fits your needs at PorterHouse.

      Our lounge is an ideal place to have a quick bite or to relax and enjoy a house-made cocktail. Our extensive wine list features some of the best wines of Napa Valley and Oregon, while stretching as far as France and Italy.   

      With the combination of our contemporary menu and elegant ambiance, you can dine in style with great food, service, and wine.