Rise Woodfire | Comfort Food & Rotisserie in San Mateo, CA
Welcome to Rise Woodfire
Proudly a local and family-owned business, we serve elevated comfort food in the heart of Downtown San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Born out of our owners Omid and Susan’s passion for people, pizza, and wood-fired cooking, our menu brings together an unexpected yet delicious combo of rotisserie fare, wood-fired pizza, and even homemade pies! Savor family favorites like our prime rib and rotisserie chicken slow roasted over a wood-burning spitfire with a side of creamy macaroni and cheese. Or, why not enjoy one of our wood-fired pizzas made famous at our Pizzeria location in Burlingame. We’re proud to use the best ingredients and unique dough to create mouth-watering gems and to craft signature cocktails.
Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available.
Beverages
corkage fee $20 per bottle. wine only, 2 bottles max.
Wines by The Glass
Sauvignon BlancMorgan "Arroyo Seco", Monterey, CA | Pinot Noir BlendPali Wine, Santa Barbara & Sonoma, CA |
VermentinoArgiolas "Costamolino", Sardegna, Italy | Pinot NoirSeaglass, Central Valley,CA |
Pinot GrigioZenato, Veneto, Italy | ChiantiPoggio al Sole "Classico", Tuscany, Italy |
Sauvignon BlancPeju, Napa Valley, CA | MerlotAncient Peaks, Paso Robles, CA |
Chardonnay, OakedPali Wine "Charm Acres", Sonoma, CA | Cabernet SauvignonOlema, Sonoma, CA |
Chardonnay, OakedChalk Hill, Sonoma, CA | SyrahSt. Cosme, Côtes du Rhône, France |
RieslingFirestone, Santa Barbara, CA | SangioveseTenuta Sassoregale, Italy |
Rosé of Pinot NoirPali Wine "P.C.H.", Santa Barbara, CA | ZinfindelMichael David "Earthquake", Lodi, CA |
BrutJean Philippe, France |
Whites by The Bottle
GrechettoArnaldo Caprai "Grecante", Umbria, Italy $45 | Chardonnay, OakedChalk Hill, Sonoma, CA |
Grüner VeltlinerZocker, Edna Valley, CA | Chardonnay, UnoakedLioco, Sonoma, CA |
Sauvignon BlancMorgan "Arroyo Seco", Monterey, CA | Chardonnay, UnfilteredNewton, St. Helena, CA |
VermentinoArgiolas, Sardegna, Italy | ChardonnayRombauer, Napa Valley, CA |
Pinot GrigioZenato, Veneto, Italy | RieslingFirestone, Santa Barbara, CA |
Chardonnay, OakedPali Wine "Charm Acres", Sonoma, CA |
Rosé + Bubbles by The Bottle
Rosé
Chateau d'Esclans "Whispering Angel", Côtes de Provence, France
$64
Rosé of Pinot Noir
Pali Wine "P.C.H.", Santa Barbara, CA
$45
Sparkling Rosé
Gruet, New Mexico
$42
Prosecco
Bisol "Jeio", Veneto, Italy
$38
Brut
Jean Philippe, France
$38
Sparkling Wine
Chandon "Blanc de Pinot Noir", Yountville, CA
$64
Prosecco
La Marca, Italy (187 ml)
$14
Reds by The Bottle
Pinot Noir BlendPali Wine, Central Coast, CA | Cabernet SauvignonOlema, Sonoma, CA |
Pinot NoirCloudline Cellars, Willamette Valley, OR | Cabernet SauvignonLong Meadow Ranch "Farmstead", Napa, CA |
Pinot NoirLioco, Mendocino, CA | Cabernet SauvignonTextbook, Napa, CA |
Pinot NoirHitching Post, Mendocino, CA | SyrahSt. Cosme, Côtes du Rhône, France |
ChiantiPoggio al Sole "Classico", Tuscany, Italy | SangioveseRosso di Montalcino "Banfi", Tuscany, Italy |
Bordeaux BlendBlackbird "Arise", Napa Valley, CA | ZinfandelTerra D'oro, Sierra Foothills, CA |
MerlotTextbook, Napa Valley, CA | ZinfandelMichael David "Earthquake", Lodi, CA |
Beers
We offer an impressive rotating selection of draught + packaged beers focused on local, craft and seasonal varieties. Please ask your server for our current offerings. Cheers!
Hazy IPA
Offshoot/The Bruery "Relax", Placentia, CA (6.8% abv)
$9
Hefeweizen
Widmer Bros, Portland, OR (4.9% abv)
$8
Pilsner
Peroni Nastro Azzurro "European Style", Rome, Italy (5.1% abv)
$9
Kölsch Radler
Fort Point "Yuzu KSA", San Francisco (4.3% abv)
$9
Stella 0.0 (alcohol-free)
Stella Artois "Liberté", Belgium (0.0% abv)
$7
Hoppy Belgian-style Ale
The Bruery "Mischief", Placentia, CA (8.5% abv)
$9
Lager
The Bruery "Ruekeller: Helles", Placentia, CA (5.2% abv)
$9
Hazy IPA
Almanac "Love", Alameda, CA (6.1% abv)
$9
Red Ale
Fort Point Red Ale "Westfalia", San Francisco, CA (5.6% abv)
$7
Vodka Hard Seltzer
High Noon (4.5% abv)
$10
Rise Signature Cocktails
Woodfire Margaritajalapeño infused tequila, mezcal, agave, fresh lime juice, tajín rim | Lovely LocomotiveKetel One vodka or Tanqueray gin, white peach purée, lemon |
San Mateo SmashRittenhouse 100proof rye whisky, muddled tangerine, mint, bitters | Peacock Daisytequila, giffard blue curaçao, agave nectar, lemon, hibiscus salt rim |
Golden SpikeGeorge Dickel rye whisky, maraschino cherry liqueur, bundaberg ginger beer, pineapple juice, lemon, bitters | MezcalpolitanMomento Verde mezcal, Bols triple sec, prickly pear & pomegranate juice, lime |
The Mule TrainVodka, soda, ginger beer, fresh squeeze of lime, basil and cucumber garnish | Nectar on the Risetequila, mezcal, homemade black cherry syrup, lime juice, bundaberg ginger beer, garnished with a black cherry |
Let The Fun Be-GinTanquerey gin, fresh grapefruit, soda water, rosemary sprig |
Mocktails
Tropical Sting
pineapple, lime, ginger, ginger beer
$9
Rad Red Refresher
cactus pear & pomegranate, mint, lime, sparkling water
$9
Other Non-Alcoholic
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice(6 oz) get your vitamin C! | Organic Oak Wood Roasted Coffeeitalian-inspired coffee, local & fair trade, brewed fresh daily |
Handmade Lemonadefresh-squeezed lemon juice, cane sugar | Organic Iced TeaRishi "Golden Triangle Breakfast" black tea, fresh brewed |
Bundaberg Ginger Beer$6 | Organic Hot Teaselect from an assortment by Rishi Tea, fresh brewed |
Dad's Root Beer$5 | Apple Juice$5 |
Henry Weinhard's Orange Cream Soda$5 | Topo Chico Mineral Water$5.5 |
Jarritos$5.5 | Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water$5.5 |
Mexican Coke$5.5 | |
Mexican Sprite$5.5 | |
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Reservations
Rise Woodfire | Comfort Food & Rotisserie in San Mateo, CA
Santa Clara
Santa Clara Reservations (up to 12)
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For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at Events.SantaClara@risewoodfire.com
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San Mateo
San Mateo Reservations (up to 12)
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For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at Events.SanMateo@risewoodfire.com
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San Mateo Private Event Information
Rise Woodfire is the premiere choice for hosting your special event. Built with events in mind, Rise Woodfire offers multiple options in a chic but approachable ambiance with a menu that can please all guests. Our beautifully designed space can host events for up to 200 persons. For more information, please send us an inquiry for your desired option, and an event manager will be in touch with you soon. Until then, we welcome you to take a virtual 360° tour of Rise Woodfire by clicking here.
Grand Main Dining Room
- Capacity 60 standing | 46 seated + 32 at the bar
- Space 775 sq ft
The Rise Bar
- Capacity standing 45 | seated 32
- Space 345 sq ft
Patio Terrace
- Capacity standing 25 | seated 18
- Space 280 sq ft
The Gatsby Room
- Capacity standing 75 | seated 65
- Space 400 sq ft
The Globe Room
- Capacity standing 50 | seated 30
- Space 500 sq ft
Grand Main Dining Room
- Capacity 48 seated + 16 at the bar
- Space 775 sq ft
The Rise Bar
- Capacity seated 18 | standing 35
- Space 345 sq ft
Train Car Room
Our special Train Car Room was designed to resemble dining train cars of the past. Feel free to admire the beautiful artwork on our wall. It is titled "Walking" by Inkiostro Bianco. We selected this particular piece because of the movement it conveys and the color combination is a perfect expression of our concept. After all, we are located within a historical train station directly at the San Mateo Caltrain stop!
- Capacity 45 standing | 36 seated
- Space 400 sq ft
Outdoor Patio
- Capacity 150 standing | 120 seated
- Space 1280 sq ft (including bar)
Santa Clara Private Event Information
Local and family-owned, our concept of elevated comfort food was born out of our owners Omid and Susan’s passion for people, pizza, and wood-fired cooking! Our menu is an unexpected yet delicious combo of Wood-Fired Pizza, Rotisserie, and even Homemade Pies. We’re proud to use the best ingredients and unique dough recipes to create mouth-watering gems and craft cocktails.
Rest assured that your guests will feel at home in our Grand Main Dining Room, expansive state-of-the-art Outdoor Patio, or our exclusive Gatsby Room, and Globe Room. For larger gatherings, the entire restaurant can be reserved to accommodate your needs. Whatever the occasion, Rise Woodfire is committed to providing a unique and enjoyable dining experience that your guests will remember.
**NOTE** Please be patient with us while we reconstruct our website. Plese ignore the spaces listed below and instead refer to our Santa Clara Party Brochure, or simply inquire and our dedicated party staff will respond as soon as possible.
Grand Main Dining Room
- Capacity 60 standing | 46 seated + 32 at the bar
- Space 775 sq ft
The Rise Bar
- Capacity standing 45 | seated 32
- Space 345 sq ft
Patio Terrace
- Capacity standing 25 | seated 18
- Space 280 sq ft
The Gatsby Room
- Capacity standing 75 | seated 65
- Space 400 sq ft
The Globe Room
- Capacity standing 50 | seated 30
- Space 500 sq ft
Grand Main Dining Room
- Capacity 48 seated + 16 at the bar
- Space 775 sq ft
The Rise Bar
- Capacity seated 18 | standing 35
- Space 345 sq ft
Train Car Room
Our special Train Car Room was designed to resemble dining train cars of the past. Feel free to admire the beautiful artwork on our wall. It is titled "Walking" by Inkiostro Bianco. We selected this particular piece because of the movement it conveys and the color combination is a perfect expression of our concept. After all, we are located within a historical train station directly at the San Mateo Caltrain stop!
- Capacity 45 standing | 36 seated
- Space 400 sq ft
Outdoor Patio
- Capacity 150 standing | 120 seated
- Space 1280 sq ft (including bar)
Catering
CATERING TO-GO
When you're looking to feed many people at your office luncheon, corporate party or an at-home celebration, you can look no further. We can accommodate large group takeout deliveries to our neighbors. Rise Woodfire's catering leaves the cooking to us while you enjoy your event as you please. Choose your items and your pick-up time, and we'll take care of the rest.
LUCY
Have you met our girl Lucy yet? She is a special custom Italian wood-burning pizza oven on wheels. This 3500-lb mobile wonder will cook most pizzas in 90 seconds, so you won't need to wait long for a delicious wood-fired pizza à la Rise Pizzeria. Fully refrigerated and with an attractive beehive oven in bright red, it is ideal for larger groups such as corporate events for 75+ guests. Lucy is available upon special request. Please inform your catering events manager if you're interested.
Hours & Locations
Press
Marin Independent Journal
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The Mercury News
Q&A: Omid Zahedi on his Rise Woodfire restaurant, architecture and making pizza in a train station
The Mercury News
New Rise Woodfire restaurant stokes the ovens at San Mateo train station
Punch Magazine
Pizza On The Rise
Palo Alto Online
Wood-fired Everything: Burlingame's Rise Pizzeria expands with second restaurant
San Mateo Daily Journal
Rise Woodfire pizzeria opens in San Mateo
The Almanac
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The Six Fifty
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San Mateo Daily Journal
Rise Pizzeria on the right track: Burlingame business to offer bar, outdoor kiosk at downtown San Mateo train station
Contact Us
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
We're Hiring!
We’d love to have you join our team. Looking for experienced Bartenders, superstar Hosts, and all-around Awesome People to join the Rise team. Please use the form below to apply. Feel free to send your resume.