The Swingin' Door - San Mateo

I ordered the fish and chips, but I found them to be rather bland and excessively oily. The crunchiness of the batter was excellent, but overall, I was quite disappointed. They used a very unseasoned white fish. On a positive note, the atmosphere was lively, and the staff were very friendly.

As long-time customers for many years, we were disappointed by our recent experience. The blonde waitress was incredibly disrespectful and ruined the atmosphere, mood, and overall enjoyment of our family night out. Unfortunately, her behavior has caused us to decide not to return, and we can’t recommend this establishment to anyone. It’s truly a shame to lose a place we once enjoyed so much.

It used to be an amazing place, but it’s not quite the same anymore. They removed the habanero burger eating challenge due to legal issues, which is disappointing because it was a lot of fun. The bartender tends to get overwhelmed easily during busy times and can be a bit abrasive with customers. However, if you go during the day, the female bartender is great—very talkative, polite, and friendly.

Fish and Chips is legit with the tasty batter and soft meaty fish. Karaoke is great!

Friendly local pub. Good priced drinks and easy going bartenders. Good place to have a conversation. I haven't tried the food but people seemed to like it.