Rent a pop-up restaurant venue in San Mateo, CA

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San Mateo, CA, United States

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a pop-up restaurant venue cost to rent in San Mateo?

Pop-up restaurant venues in San Mateo average $122 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $115, whereas larger venues run about $2357 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a pop-up restaurant venue in San Mateo?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking pop-up restaurant venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Thursday as these days are 10% cheaper on average.

How popular are pop-up restaurant venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1096 people into their pop-up restaurant venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent pop-up restaurant venues in San Mateo?

Most pop-up restaurant venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Pop-Up Restaurants starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for pop-up restaurant venues

Adam C.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
space because the weather wasn't great, but we will use it next time! The location was also amazing, close to the train and restaurants. All-in-all, it was a perfect experience, we will definitely look forward to returning...
Adriana C.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
of downtown San Mateo. My team had a very productive meeting thanks to the capabilities of this space. Conveniently located near CalTrain and great restaurants! Thanks, Tara and Susan, for being great hosts...
Veronica C.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
the space and the outstanding hospitality from Susan and Tara. The location was perfect because it allowed the team to walk around to different restaurants for lunch. Parking was super easy. The team really took care of us and we will be using this space again for future events...
Melissa G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This space was an absolute hidden gem downtown. Centrally located and close to great restaurants and bars, it was the perfect spot for our holiday party. The indoor/outdoor layout worked beautifully—taco bar and dining tables outside, with the bar and cocktail tables inside for easy mingling and conversation. The...
Jeffrey L.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
day...a large conference table to meet around, with various breakout rooms for huddle sessions. Along with easy access to CalTrain and plenty of restaurant options within a few blocks...we had a great team meeting...
Jade M.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
it worked out perfectly for my team and I. The building was spotlessly clean and had wonderful amenities, not to mention plenty of fantastic restaurants nearby. If we're ever back in the area, we will definitely book again. Thank you, Susan, for making our experience such a great one...
Chris M.
SmartOffice! Productive Haven! The Entire Office with 2 large conference rooms, 6 work station, kitchenette, Lounge & Coffee bar for a great work Day!
Our teams could collaborate but also find individual spaces to work. It is also super close to downtown San Mateo for easy walking to restaurants for lunch, drinks for evening, etc...
Liz O.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
as well. Thank you Susan and David! You're the best! I hope we can come back soon as a team to enjoy the restaurant
Drew P.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
The location is really convenient, being only 1-2 blocks from plenty of restaurants and cafes in downtown San Mateo. Parking is pretty easy to find on the street, but adding parking to the reservation is still a good idea to avoid attendees having to deal with meters. The only...
Edith R.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
extremely responsive and hospitable! From the moment you walk in there are thoughtful details and warm hospitality. The venue is walking distance from many restaurants. Plan for parking, as space is limited in the immediate lot. We used a parking lot across the street for $10 all day (bring cash...
Diana R.
**Great Modern Downtown Private Entire Office Space**
start our morning with a fresh breakfast. The hosts are great and very attentive to our every need. Great location with lots of nice restaurants in walking distance and good parking options. Would book there again for sure...
Tobin R.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
with the key one day, but luckily, all was OK!). The space was perfect for our group, a close in location to lots of restaurants for lunches and dinners and outside meetings between our long working days. Would certainly book again...
Tobin R.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
with the key one day, but luckily, all was OK!). The space was perfect for our group, a close in location to lots of restaurants for lunches and dinners and outside meetings between our long working days. Would certainly book again...
Tobin R.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
with the key one day, but luckily, all was OK!). The space was perfect for our group, a close in location to lots of restaurants for lunches and dinners and outside meetings between our long working days. Would certainly book again...
Tobin R.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
with the key one day, but luckily, all was OK!). The space was perfect for our group, a close in location to lots of restaurants for lunches and dinners and outside meetings between our long working days. Would certainly book again...
Santa S.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
with. Susan responded within the hour for every question or changes we had to our meeting. The location is also great with all the restaurants and stores near by. Susan is a wonderful host...
Hollis S.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
did a bunch of physical brainstorms with post-its on the windows, wall, and whiteboard. It was also an easy walk to coffee and restaurants in downtown San Mateo, even though, we used UberEats for lunch purposes. Finally, Susan was extremely responsive to all my requests and was very enjoyable...
Sabrina V.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
room and 2 phone rooms, which the team appreciated. The venue was located in downtown San Mateo, which was walking distance to all the restaurants, shops and more. Even though it was on the main street and Caltrain behind the venue, there were no noise disturbances at all. Definitely will...
Caroline W.
Perfect Downtown San Mateo Smart Office
This space was wonderful and fully equipped for our needs. The host responded quickly to all questions and was very accommodating. There are many restaurants around that make for a quick and easy meal. Overall this was a great experience...
Vi Y.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
Susan is amazing, as is the meeting space. Great location with plenty of restaurants nearby to order food or go out for lunch/dinner after...
Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.