Foreigner

4.3

54 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Opening the doors in 2019 in downtown San Mateo, California. Foreigner offers a mix of casual/upscale brunch, merienda/ afternoon tea, and dinner combined with our rustic/industrial vibe and friendly staff - we aim to give our guests an experience that transports them to a place of relaxation. We want our space to be a channel for people to come together; no matter what race, color, culture, or ethnicity they are from.

Our food concept is New-American with a strong focus on showcasing techniques from all around the world. Our menu changes by the season so that we can offer the freshest ingredients; our cuisine will surely capture your Californian pallet! It is our hope to encapsulate our diverse community into our food and service. Come in for a warm welcome and friendly company!

We DO NOT take reservations for brunch.
We are taking afternoon tea reservations from Mondays - Sundays, 2:30 to 3 PM.
We are taking dinner reservations from Wednesdays - Sundays, 5 to 9 PM.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 620-1888
Website
https://www.foreignercafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
60 E 3rd Ave Ste 108, San Mateo, CA 94401
Area
San Mateo
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Crispy New PotatoesUS$8.00
twice cooked yukon potatoes with rosemary
Almond Pesto FocacciaUS$10.00
fresh herb pesto baked into homemade focaccia covered in grated parmesan cheese
Polenta FriesUS$10.00
tender polenta fritters with sharp cheddar cheese and grandma's tomato sauce
Cauliflower Pomegranate and Pistachio SaladUS$11.00
cooked florets of cauliflower mixed with fresh herbs
Beets and Orange SaladUS$11.00
roasted red beets, golden beets and friseé dressed in orange vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese
Pork Belly and Apple SauceUS$12.00
homemade gala apple sauce topped with sliced fennel
Drunken ClamsUS$15.00
manila clams steamed in beer with fresh chorizo, serrano peppers, shallots, lemon grass & cilantro

Pasta

Mushroom and SpinachUS$25.00
fresh spinach pappardelle with roasted mushroom ragu, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Lemon PastaUS$28.00
fresh lemon pasta, wild shrimp, grilled corn and bisque
Gumbo RisottoUS$34.00
old bay seasoned arborio rice with snow crab, seared scallops and keilbasa

Entrée

Chicken PiccataUS$28.00
roasted half chicken with lemon burrblanc and capers over sauté spinach
SalmonUS$28.00
with bok choy, wasabi mashed potato and mustard
Steak au PoivreUS$32.00
sliced broccolini and crispy new potatoes

Desserts

Strawberry Crumbled TartUS$10.00
with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Lava CakeUS$10.00
with whipped cream
Apple StrudelUS$10.00
with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
TiramisuUS$9.00

Coffee & Beverages

Honey Lavander LemonadeUS$6.00
Ginger Peach Iced TeaUS$3.50
San PellegrinoUS$7.00
Black CoffeeUS$3.50
EspressoUS$3.50
CappucinoUS$4.00
LatteUS$4.75
Hot TeaUS$3.50
organic breakfast, jasmine, earl grey and chamomile

Beers

Spaten, Lager
- BottleUS$7.00
- TapUS$7.00
Stella Artois
- BottleUS$7.00
- TapUS$7.00
San Miguel
- BottleUS$7.00
Deschutes IPA
- BottleUS$7.00
- TapUS$7.00
KSA
- BottleUS$6.00
Golden State Dry Cider
- BottleUS$6.00
Beck's Malt
- BottleUS$7.00

Non-Alcoholic Beers

Heneiken 0.0
- BottleUS$7.00
Beck's Malt
- BottleUS$7.00

Wine

Aperitif / Sparkling / Rose

Vermouth, Bianco, Chazalettes, Italy
- GlassUS$9.00
The Pale, Dry Rosé by Sacha Lichine, France 2020
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Brut, Segura Viudas, Barcelona, Spain
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Prosecco DOC Rosé, Lovo, Sparkling Rosé Brut, Italy 2020
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Rose Brut Amelia, Cremant de Bordeaux, France
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Ruinart, France
- BottleUS$120.00

White

Getariako Txakolina, Zudugarai, Spain 2017
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Fume Blanc, Dry Creek, Sonoma County, CA 2017
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneleigh, New Zealand 2021
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Viogniere, Serbal, Argentina 2020
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Albarińo, Lagar da Condesa, Spain 2020
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Dry Riesling, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace, France
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Chardonnay, Chalone Appellation, Soledad, CA 2019
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$56.00

Red

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Italy 2017
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Grenach, Arrels de Clos Pissara, Catalunya, Spain 2015
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Syrah & Grenache, Delas Saint Esprit, Cotes-du-Rhone, France 2019
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Clos de Los Siete, Red Blend (Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc), Mendoza, Argentina 2019
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$56.00
Pinot Noir, Brick Barn, St. Rita Hills, CA 2019
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Pinot Noir, Nielson, St. Maria Valley, CA 2015
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Embankment, Alex. Valley, CA 2018
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Brassfield, Clearlake Oaks, CA 2019
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley 2017
- BottleUS$90.00

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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54 Reviews

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RowshanA
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service at Foreigner! Love this place.
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tastygirl
San Francisco
149 reviews
3.0
149 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Well it started out a bit slow. We had that experience where you are the only ones there and the waiters just seems to forget you. Once we got going it was fine. Food was really good. I guess I should have read that most of the reviews were for Brunch. We were the only party there(4) for dinner, until another couple came later. Half the tables were not set with tablecloths, so that felt a bit odd. It was a Sunday and Easter so perhaps they are a bit busier other nights. I do hope they do better for dinner, as the food was really good. The chicken both the Piccata and Marsala lovely.
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KKKK
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Neighborhood gem! Foreigner is well known for it's brunch but I recommend going for dinner. Chef Nick makes delicious food and the staff is friendly and attentive.
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FireDancer79
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding customer service: a special off menu dish was made for us due to our dietary restrictions. Thank you!
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NananaBannana
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! We will be back again soon! My friend said her chicken entree was the best she has ever had!
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Maya
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Really enjoyed my experience and looking forward to coming back. The steak was delicious and the portions were perfect.
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Kylie
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not a great dinner, much better for brunch
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AMBP
San Francisco
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for high tea, overall great experience. Great and attentive service.
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KatieB
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service. Highly recommend and looking fwd to another dinner there!
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AzeemaJ
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice quaint spot. I will be back for brunch!
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Foreigner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 620-1888.

Foreigner is rated 4.3 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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60 E 3rd Ave Ste 108, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

Area
San Mateo
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.foreignercafe.com/
Phone number
(650) 620-1888

Foreigner

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Starter

Crispy New PotatoesUS$8.00

Almond Pesto FocacciaUS$10.00

Polenta FriesUS$10.00

Cauliflower Pomegranate and Pistachio SaladUS$11.00

Beets and Orange SaladUS$11.00

Pork Belly and Apple SauceUS$12.00

Drunken ClamsUS$15.00

Pasta

Mushroom and SpinachUS$25.00

Lemon PastaUS$28.00

Gumbo RisottoUS$34.00

Entrée

Chicken PiccataUS$28.00

SalmonUS$28.00

Steak au PoivreUS$32.00

Desserts

Strawberry Crumbled TartUS$10.00

Chocolate Lava CakeUS$10.00

Apple StrudelUS$10.00

TiramisuUS$9.00

Coffee & Beverages

Honey Lavander LemonadeUS$6.00

Ginger Peach Iced TeaUS$3.50

San PellegrinoUS$7.00

Black CoffeeUS$3.50

EspressoUS$3.50

CappucinoUS$4.00

LatteUS$4.75

Hot TeaUS$3.50

Beers

Spaten, Lager

Stella Artois

San Miguel

Deschutes IPA

KSA

Golden State Dry Cider

Beck's Malt

Non-Alcoholic Beers

Heneiken 0.0

Beck's Malt

Wine

Aperitif / Sparkling / Rose

Vermouth, Bianco, Chazalettes, Italy

The Pale, Dry Rosé by Sacha Lichine, France 2020

Brut, Segura Viudas, Barcelona, Spain

Prosecco DOC Rosé, Lovo, Sparkling Rosé Brut, Italy 2020

Rose Brut Amelia, Cremant de Bordeaux, France

Ruinart, France

White

Getariako Txakolina, Zudugarai, Spain 2017

Fume Blanc, Dry Creek, Sonoma County, CA 2017

Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneleigh, New Zealand 2021

Viogniere, Serbal, Argentina 2020

Albarińo, Lagar da Condesa, Spain 2020

Dry Riesling, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace, France

Chardonnay, Chalone Appellation, Soledad, CA 2019

Red

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Italy 2017

Grenach, Arrels de Clos Pissara, Catalunya, Spain 2015

Syrah & Grenache, Delas Saint Esprit, Cotes-du-Rhone, France 2019

Clos de Los Siete, Red Blend (Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc), Mendoza, Argentina 2019

Pinot Noir, Brick Barn, St. Rita Hills, CA 2019

Pinot Noir, Nielson, St. Maria Valley, CA 2015

Cabernet Sauvignon, Embankment, Alex. Valley, CA 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon, Brassfield, Clearlake Oaks, CA 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley 2017

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