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Attic
An attic is where lost treasures are rediscovered, realized and re-imagined. Some of the most exciting flavors and culinary gems are hidden throughout Asia, where the cultures have mastered the art of cooking for centuries. With that in mind, we cordially invite you a unique exploration of food, décor, and service in San Mateo's Attic restaurant, bar and lounge.
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(27)
- vibrant bar scene(20)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- good for groups(13)
- romantic(8)
- special occasion(8)
Attic Reviews List
Review 1 for Attic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant is upstairs hard for kids. But they did accommodate."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 2 for Attic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Attic gave good dining experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great. We were a party of four and shared the dishes. We had about 2 appetizers and 4 entrees. We were very full at the end and had to pack some food. Don't get deceived by quantity of the dishes. They look small but fill your appetite."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Attic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great take on Filipino-Asian fusion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had dinner here on Saturday night, celebrating a girlfriend's birthday. We had a great time, the food was really good. In particular we enjoyed the adobo chicken wings, the shaking beef, the garlic noodles with crab, and the ube tapioca bread pudding for dessert. All of us ladies really enjoy good food, especially different and unique Asian dishes. We found the food really comforting.
It was a little noisy and loud for us, but still had a great time. The service was good, they were trying hard to be welcoming and accommodating, so I certainly appreciated the efforts."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 4 for Attic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Repeat guest, always the requested
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Repeat guest, always the requested place when we have vistors back in town. Service is consistently good, good explanations of menu items, good timing when checking on us, clearing plates. Cocktails, again a favorite with guests, unique and consistently prepared. Starter of S&P Calamari, no issues, always cooked well, very tender and flavorful. Mains; Adobo lollipops, good flavor, but at 16$ for a dozen, price is getting steep. 5 spice lettuce cups, liked the presentation better than in the past, chicken correctly seasoned and tender. The all time favorite for everybody has been the Shaking Beef and the Crab Butter Fried Rice, both were disappointments this time around, the filet was like a tougher sirloin , the rice was shy on crab."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food and drinks,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and drinks, and very attentive/polite staff. Great experience. As we left ~10pm it also seemed to have a fun bar vibe downstairs."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 6 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
When you walk into a restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When you walk into a restaurant and is greeted by two friends, whom are having dinner, it is a coincidence. While those two friends leave and 10 minutes later 4 other friends show up it is no longer a coincidence but underlining the fact that this is one of the best restaurants around San Mateo."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Attic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unique find in a crowded area
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Came here w/ a date & had a good time! Surrounded by a bunch of other restaurants in the area, it can be somewhat hidden, but once you know where it's located, it's much easier to find. To start off, I would recommend that you make reservations for this place, since it gets crowded during dinner time. The restaurant is located in a 2-story building, with the first floor being a bar area. The appetizers we ordered (particularly the musubi with quail egg) were delicious, and their bread pudding w/ ube topping dessert was awesome! In between, they had a nice assortment of entrees to select from, and the service was also friendly. I would recommend the adobo wing lollipops; they were full of flavor and distinct from all of their other dishes."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Attic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service and great food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and great food! Hidden gem."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Attic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Place to Visit Occasionally
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really liked the mixed drinks, the Adobo Wing Lollipops, and Long Life Garlic Noodles - with crab - yay! We chose the Sisig with Milkfish. If you don't like strong-tasting fish, don't order it. Portions were perfect for a dinner for two."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Attic. The food is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Attic. The food is always fantastic and the service is very friendly and always make me feel like they remember me."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and the service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and the service is attentive and fun! Sizzling Sisig is our favorite dish, but there are many other excellent choices as well."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2003
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Review 12 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Perfect.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Does not disapoint. Living around the corner, we've been here several times. Each time we have visitors in town, we've made a point of bringing them here, each time they come back, it's the Attic they request for that good food night out. Outstanding food, with service that has gotten so much better. Well run restaurant. Great prices and outstanding drinks. Get reservations."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Attic
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
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Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I personally would not recommend anyone to The Attic. I went here based off of pictures of food that I saw. When we got there, yes, we were seated right away, but our waiter, seemed to be rushed. He didn't even tell us his name. When it came time for our food, it took awhile. We had ordered three appetizers to begin with, but only got 2. After so many minutes, I had to check w/our waiter as to what was going on with the last appetizer. He didn't even bother to come check with us to let us know what the status of our food was. Finally, after so many more minutes, he served us our main food, but still had not served us our last appetizer, which is what my son was suppose to eat. The waiter avoided our table a lot."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 14 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the service was great. the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the service was great. the food was fabulous. the ambience, interesting and the way they presented the food was entertaining. We loved the way they presented the bill as well. Too cute."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything on the menu is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything on the menu is good. We always comeback for Death by the Pork and Sizzling Sisig."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 16 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been here three times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been here three times now and I have nothing bad to say about The Attic! Excellent food and excellent service! The Attic has also introduced me to my new favorite drink, The Bluegrass Mule: crushed ginger, bourbon, ginger beer, grenadine and lime. Delicious!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Attic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Filipino fusion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"No comment , drinks are great your bartender is not only the best in mixing drinks , he is also very accommodating . We had a fabulous time,can't wait to be there again to have the greatest Filipino fission in town"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Attic
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nice location, the food was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice location, the food was too salty. not really impressed."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Attic
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic