Guidebook for San Bruno
Food Scene
Gintei Japanese restaurant
235 El Camino RealDelicious fresh seafood with nice an ambiance.
Paris Baguette
655 BroadwayWonderful for a quick bite or some coffee.
New England Lobster Market & Eatery
824 Cowan RdThe best lobster rolls in the area!
If you never had In-N-Out you must try it. I highly recommend getting a double-double animal-style if you are hungry.
27 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
11 Rollins RdIf you never had In-N-Out you must try it. I highly recommend getting a double-double animal-style if you are hungry.
Unique because you order from a tablet and the sushi is cheap but does not lack in freshness like other cheap sushi restaurants!
One Piece Sushi
108 Park PlUnique because you order from a tablet and the sushi is cheap but does not lack in freshness like other cheap sushi restaurants!
Ben Tre Restaurant
398 Grand AveThe most authentic Vietnamese food in the area.
Very small restaurant but if you're craving real Mexican food I highly recommend coming here and getting a super burrito with carne asada.
24 locals recommend
Taqueria San Bruno
1045 San Mateo AveVery small restaurant but if you're craving real Mexican food I highly recommend coming here and getting a super burrito with carne asada.
A sandwich shop that has the biggest sandwiches in the area. Come here to share a sandwich and laugh at how big it is.
6 locals recommend
Little Lucca
1809 El Camino RealA sandwich shop that has the biggest sandwiches in the area. Come here to share a sandwich and laugh at how big it is.
Fire Wings San Mateo
206 S B StAmazing chicken wings. The best wings in the area.
Yummy Szechuan
1661 El Camino RealThis is a Michelin recommended restaurant.
Great place to get tacos or burritos for your Mexican food craving
11 locals recommend
Taqueria Mi Durango
287 El Camino RealGreat place to get tacos or burritos for your Mexican food craving
This place is great for dim-sum. Come early because there could be a line!
8 locals recommend
Asian Pearl
1671 El Camino RealThis place is great for dim-sum. Come early because there could be a line!
Great omakase here at a decent price. This is one of my go to's if I want sushi.
22 locals recommend
Amami Sushi
1789 El Camino RealGreat omakase here at a decent price. This is one of my go to's if I want sushi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect for a romantic scenery that I surely believe is unique. It is unique because it has a Japanese-style where you take off your shoes before entering your table. Here you can grab charcoal grilled skewers with a wide range of Sake and Soju you can choose from.
18 locals recommend
Mokutanya
1155 California DrPerfect for a romantic scenery that I surely believe is unique. It is unique because it has a Japanese-style where you take off your shoes before entering your table. Here you can grab charcoal grilled skewers with a wide range of Sake and Soju you can choose from.
Barrelhouse
305 California DrNice bar with inside and outdoor seating. One of my favorites.
Shopping
Tanforan
Great if you have an urge to do some shopping.
I believe this is the better shopping mall in the area compared to Tanforan.
150 locals recommend
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveI believe this is the better shopping mall in the area compared to Tanforan.
Getting Around
San Bruno Station
1151 Huntington AveTrain service.
San Bruno Station
1151 Huntington AveA rail service that is able to go to San Francisco.
Essentials
Safeway
30 Chestnut AveNewly remodeled and great to grab essentials or groceries.
Summers Laundry
560 San Mateo AveSelf-service laundry machines.
CVS
1871 El Camino RealLike Walgreens, but a bit further away.
Sightseeing
Bayfront Park
2-198;1-99 Old Bayshore HwyTake a stroll near the waters and also watch the airplanes take off!
Parks & Nature
San Bruno City Park
251 City Park WayExcellent for families as this park is huge!