There are hundreds of things happening near San Mateo to keep everyone’s holiday belly full and happy. If you’re searching for a nice restaurant for Christmas Eve or want to try out the specials over the holidays, here's a list of a few restaurants that you can try: Astaria Start your holiday celebrations with a scrumptious buffet at Astaria, located at 50 East Third Avenue. The Christmas Eve feast at this place begins at 5pm and includes a champagne fountain and five different "stations". You can start off by visiting the "The Cheese Shop" that offers a variety of imported and domestic cheeses, gruyere fondue and cured meats. After this, move along to mussels, prawn cocktail, steamed clams, and fresh Dungeness crab. Savor filet of beef, potatoes au gratin, slow roasted pork, and seasonal vegetables, followed by garlic bread and butternut squash ravioli at "The Pasta Shop". Once done, finish it all off with a range of desserts at "T