Sushi Sam's is a true neighborhood gem. It's an unpretentious casual sushi spot, very family friendly, with all the quality of some of the fanciest sushi places in the Bay Area. Sam is a local legend! I'd plan to arrive very early, as there is...More

I have known Sam of Sushi Sam's for over 30 years. I was served by him when he worked for another place in Burlingame, before he had his own restaurant. There are probably 25 Japanese restaurants in downtown San Mateo. The reason you go to...More

Everything is fresh and delicious. The only way to top it if you would go to Japan! Small and quaint, but delish!

great sushi place and resto. fresh food always. owner himself is sushi chef. everything in menu is good. always full lunch time and evening. great location.

No atmosphere unless you are at the sushi bar but who cares when the quality of the sushi is out of this world! Go hungry. Order from the day's specials and you won't be disappointed. Take a chance on things you've never had because here...More

Fresh and perfect. Always great. Sometimes a line to get in but they take reservations for dinner if you can plan ahead. Very friendly staff.

We were in San Mateo visiting family and my daughter wanted to go here. We only get out there once a year or so and she wouldn't come back to Texas w/o eating at Sushi Sam's. There were 8 of us so we made a...More

Great Sushi, Great Service, not great ambiance, just go for the sushi, They take reservations, or be prepared to wait. simply delicious

If you can sit at counter and order the 'chef choice sushi', you will be served some very good sushi at very reasonable price. There are also many well prepared Japanese dishes on menu. Always packed for good reasons.

Time and time again we like to go and have a great "sushi" meal and we seem to always end up here. Tonight was the best we have ever had. Our wait was about 50 minutes. Well worth the wait! Calvin our host and server...More