Restaurants near Foster City Recreation Center

62 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1843)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 46 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.

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2. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(96)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

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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3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4.8

Exceptional(50)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

4. Cafe Florian

4.2

Awesome(343)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foster City

Cafe Florian Sunday Brunch $60 per adult, kids $30 (5-11) Your reservation is for two (2) hours to enjoy this brunch experience from your reservation time."Menu changes weekly"Credit card required for all reservations.Reservations required via Opentable.comChristmas Day Brunch December 25th, 2024SEATING 10am-1pm @ $75++ per adult, kids $35++ (5-11)Credit Card required for all parties: EACH BILL is subject tax and 18% service chargeNew Years Eve Dinner is available from 5:30PM till 8:30PM$85 Per Person plus 18% service charge and local Tax

5. 808 Zone

4.8

Exceptional(14)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Foster City

Getting tired of the same omakase experience? Too intimidated to even go to our first one? 808 Zone may be the perfect place for you!With a contemporary kaiseki meets omakase fused with western inspiration and unexpected flavor combinations experience, your taste buds are surely to thank you for delighting them with something unique and different. Every dish aims to bring something innovative to the table while highlighting the freshness and beauty of the ingredients themselves.

6. Elia - San Carlos

4.6

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • San Carlos

Elia is committed to crafting an exceptional dining experience for you and your dear ones. Our menu features authentic Greek dishes prepared with care, served in a delightful ambiance that reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and service.

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7. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(3001)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 27 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.

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

4.7

Exceptional(753)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 51 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!

9. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(590)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 12 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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10. Pinstripes - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

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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Matt
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I'm glad that BJ's does reservations now via OpenTable. Checked in at the front desk and the host showed us to the table that was already setup. Service was good and food quality was consistent as it has been there for over 20 years.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.8
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Valerie
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delightful presentation, friendly chef and great service. A wonderful dining experience! Will definitely book again.
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808 ZonePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Foster City
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4.8
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Shay
Phoenix / Arizona •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
We enjoyed a birthday dinner for our daughter. Cocktails, food and experience were excellent!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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venice
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Foods were very good, only my husband was disappointed for not having the fresh oyster which we usually have when we eat on Sunday brunch at cafe florian.
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Cafe FlorianPrice: Moderate• American• Foster City
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4.2
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SylviaVIP
Hawaii •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
The brunch was delicious. The service was spotty since we were put in the bar section and the bartender was the one serving our table. He got busy with making drinks as more people entered the restaurant so it's not really his fault that we did get much service.
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Paul Martin's American Grill - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.3

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62 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Flores - San Mateo

3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4. Cafe Florian

5. 808 Zone

6. Elia - San Carlos

7. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

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

9. Twelvemonth

10. Pinstripes - San Mateo

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