Central Park Bistro's cover image
Claim this profile

This profile has not been claimed by the business owner or representative.

Claim this business to update business information, get appointment requests, engage visitors with web chat, and more!

Central Park Bistro

4.4

About this business

An open space with something for everyone, the Central Park of San Mateo features a number of attractions and amenities for the local community. From a playground, tennis courts, and baseball field, to special gardens, miniature trains, historic sculpture, a recreation center and an arboretum, the place has much to offer. Visit their website for more details about garden features. 

Location details

181 E 4th Ave, (at S Ellsworth Ave), San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States

Get directions
WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.4436 reviews
Select a rating
Reiza K.'s profile image
Reiza K. 
13 years ago

Bad food ! Watch your credit card charge!! – I brought in a group of 12 for a going away dinner. Food wasn't special and the service was okay. Most of the team didn't finish their meals due to the ill taste on the seafood dish.The next day when I checked on my credit card record found that the amount of the credit card charge was altered. They added $178.11 to the bill after I signed off the added gratuity charge. Called in to the resturant to verify and the person who answered the phone called me names. DO NOT GO THERE!!! 

jmee's profile image
18 years ago

Disappointing – I want to like Central Park Bistro so badly. It's in a great location for pre- or post- movie going and the ambience is nice. But after 3 dinners and 2 lunches, I have to finally admit that the food really isn't very good. The fish is bland, the fried calamari was soggy, the pizza was ordinary, etc. It's really too bad. 

rivenmyst137's profile image
rivenmyst137 
18 years ago

Uninspiring, overpriced – Central Park is not bad...it's just not great, and it's overpriced. I've been there twice, I believe, and both times I seem to remember thinking some minor thing was wrong with the food. I don't think I'd go back. 

mkmschell's profile image
mkmschell 
19 years ago

Great place to have dinner – i was at centralpark bistro on saturday and after all my friends told me how nice it is, i just can say that all my expectations came true.starting from the service , winelist to the food everything was great.Speciall thanks to anna and Veysel who was our waiter u did a great job. Your winlist is grat!!! We will be back 

acandm's profile image
19 years ago

Just OK. – We were seated near the front window. Soon after they seated 2 larger parties on either side of us. This made our table escape areas small. For instance, when the waiter was serving the adjacent table, his rear end came much too close for comfort! Leaving the table to use the restroom was tricky! The salads and entrees were ok. The main problem was the dessert. It was listed on the dessert menu (along with two typo errors) as a "Gooey Chocolate Cake." The cake was just a chocolate cake. Nothing gooey about it! Whe... read more

kawaiiko2ban's profile image
kawaiiko2ban 
19 years ago

Great Food and Service! – Glad we didn't read some previous reviews, we might not have stepped in! Maybe it was because it was a Tuesday night... Servers were on top of everything from the water to the plate clearing. We had the beet salad with nut-crusted goat cheese (yummy!) and the beets were not too sweet or sour and the dressing for the mache was perfectly balanced. The mahi-mahi was overdosed in garlic, (the only flaw) but the filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the au-gratin potatoes were done correctly w/o over... read more

caterman44's profile image
caterman44 
19 years ago

Lackluster, average food, spotty service – The hostess didn't even smile. the waiter was pleasant but not efficient (forgot to order the dessert from kitchen), wine list good. Food average. Will not return. Come on, get the energy level, service and food together!! 

lkturtle's profile image
lkturtle 
19 years ago

Central Park Bistro - Wonderful! – I just planned a private party for 55 and was nothing but PLEASED with the entire experience. Event Planner Robert was very accommodating! We had the side room entirely to ourselves and could make as much noise as we wanted with the doors closed. The service was outstanding. The food was wonderful (AMAZING desserts!) And the best part - we were there from 6-11:30pm and were not ONCE asked to leave as the night got late. We were not even bothered after the tables were cleared and the bill re... read more

gultekingonul's profile image
gultekingonul 
19 years ago

autsatnding Service ,Food ,Winelist – I just had my b day party at Central park bisto and i really had my best b-day Thanks to the great team and the chef.The food was great but at the most Our Server Alex! Thanks again for the great time!! 

Frequently asked questions about Central Park Bistro

How is Central Park Bistro rated?

Central Park Bistro has a 4.4 star rating with 436 reviews. 

When is Central Park Bistro open?

Central Park Bistro is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.  

Need help? Contact us.

Speak with a specialist to learn how you can grow with Birdeye. We are reachable at profiles@birdeye.com