Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Foster City

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 48 times today

Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.

2. Twelvemonth

4.7

Exceptional(577)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 22 times today

At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar to an eight-course tasting menu. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.

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3. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(32)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 7 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!o Hours of Operation: reference hours of ops on Pinstripes.com website and adjust as needed

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4. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(86)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 40 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(747)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 49 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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6. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4885)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Burlingame

Booked 34 times today

Kincaid's translates the traditional fish, chop and steak house into contemporary terms. In a casually elegant atmosphere, the restaurant offers outstanding cuisine and impressive bay views. You'll find new classics, consistent excellence and a splash of swagger!

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7. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(2994)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 9 times today

Whether you’re chatting over a flavorful roasted chicken salad or sipping a merlot as your hand-cut blackened ribeye is mesquite grilled over a live fire, Paul Martin’s American Grill is the ideal place to impress or decompress. Located in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, our restaurant offers classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Sink into plush seating in our polished yet welcoming dining room and experience the remarkable hospitality that makes dining with us an event.

8. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2368)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 13 times today

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

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9. Izzy's on the Peninsula

4.2

Awesome(1356)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Carlos

Booked 9 times today

A Bay Area Tradition Since 1987...Izzy’s on the Peninsula is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened in 1987.Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.Fresh off of a year-long renovation, Izzy's showcases a new design inspired by our rich history; along with additional private dining spaces, a reimagined bar & lounge space, and a brand new garden for outdoor dining.

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10. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4

Awesome(4433)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 33 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Alyssa
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Loved the tasting menu in the evening! Gorgeous restaurant and delicious food.
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TwelvemonthPrice: Expensive• Californian• Burlingame
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4.7
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Jaime
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place is fantastic! The meat selection is exceptional, and the portions are generous. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit and will definitely be back!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)Price: Expensive• Japanese• San Mateo
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4.7
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Margarita
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dinner was very good. The music is played at a very high volume that conversation was difficult. We asked the hostess to have the music lower a bit and her response was; let me ask the manager. Volume was not lowered; we then asked our waiter and he immediately made the miracle of listening g to the request. Definitely too high of music volume.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Johannavip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall, the food was very good. Their tacos were yummy and their chips and salsa are really great. Their Carnitas were really good and so were their chicken enchiladas. Was not so impressed with the guacamole because it had a lot of other stuff in it not just avocado and spices. Also, the rice wasn’t terribly exciting, but it wasn’t bad. The service was outstanding. The cocktails were great and I think it’s a fun place to go eat and the food is good
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4
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Jonathanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server Patrick did a great job even though the dining area was busy with multiple groups. He was professional and attentive throughout our luncheon experience. The food was delicious as always. We will be back soon!
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Pinstripes - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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4.3

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Twelvemonth

3. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4. Flores - San Mateo

5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

6. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

7. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

8. Vivace - Belmont

9. Izzy's on the Peninsula

10. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

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