Bay Meadows

Sitting adjacent to Bay Meadows is a beloved destination, Hillsdale Shopping Center. A landmark in San Mateo with a 71-year legacy, the mall has embarked on a remarkable journey of modernization, inviting shoppers and diners to a enjoy a new balanced blend of luxury and lifestyle retailers, dining and entertainment.

 

In a recent SFGATE article. Susana Guerrero writes about her childhood hangout, the food court at Hillsdale Shopping Center which continues to thrive, offering tastier options than ever before.⁠ And, lucky for us, when cravings call it’s a cinch to get from here to there!

In 2018, the mall unveiled a sophisticated dining terrace, which introduced new restaurants that delighted both locals and visitors. Among these establishments were the Blue Whale Poke Bar & Grill, Kuro-Obi ramen bar, Palette Tea Garden and the Bay Area’s very first Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake. These culinary additions marked a significant upgrade from the mall’s previous offerings.

Just outside this dining terrace, new attractions such as Shake Shack and The Refuge emerged, adding variety and excitement to the mall’s dining scene. The Refuge gained fame after being featured on Guy Fieri’s popular show, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”

The transformation continued with the arrival of Michelin-recognized Flores, enhancing the mall’s reputation further. Additionally, the all-you-can-eat restaurant Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House added yet another layer of culinary excellence to the mall’s repertoire.

With these new foodie additions and ongoing entertainment enhancements such Sandbox VR and Red Door Escape Room alongside the Cinépolis Luxury Cinema and Pinstripes bowling alley, Hillsdale Shopping Mall has become a far cry from the one remembered from years ago. It has evolved into a contemporary hub, offering a diverse array of dining experiences and attractions, ensuring that it remains a beloved destination for generations to come.

Present day shoppers and diners love what Hillsdale Shopping Center has to offer:

I love coming here. Super clean. Cute shops. Nice outdoors. Kid friendly. Lots of bathrooms. Genuinely a nice area too if you just want to walk around and not shop. Tons of parking and areas to explore. – Jason K

We have been coming here for years, this is one of the last remaining good, clean quality malls in the area. Shops and services are very clean, bathrooms are nice and the food court has very good options. They also have nice children play area next to apple store! – Rugved V.

Conveniently located between San Francisco and Palo Alto in San Mateo, Bay Meadows offers housing within walking distance of Caltrain. Ease of transportation is only one reason you’ll fall in love with Bay Meadows.

Smartly-designed, high-quality new homes and the the Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows sit among 18 acres of open space, which includes parks, a community garden, public art, ball fields, bocce and basketball courts and a new playground. All this just a walk from Hillsdale Shopping Center, Whole Foods, Clayroom San Mateo, Blue Bottle Coffee, ROAM Artisan Burgers, Fieldwork Brewing Company Taproom and Beer Garden, and more. Learn more about what Midurban life offers by joining us on Instagram.