Three Restaurant and Bar wants to bring the convivial nature of the bar and extend it into the formal dining room. To this end, it serves up craft beer, artisan cocktails, and plates designed for sharing in both the bar area and the dining room. Break bread with friends and enjoy the atmosphere at this San Mateo eatery.

Start with a pint of locally brewed Golden State Hard Cider or Devils Canyon Blonde Ale. Sip it as you order a variety of small plates to share. Make one of them the Blue Gnocc-N-Cheese, a gourmet version of mac and cheese featuring house-made gnocchi smothered with blue cheese sauce. Try the hoisin pulled pork tacos with peach-jalapeno escabeche. Nibble on ground lamb kabobs with yogurt-mint salsa verde. Three Restaurant also offers larger main plates like steak and seafood.

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