Restaurants near Foster City Recreation Center

62 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1852)

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.

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2. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 47 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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3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 56 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!

4. 808 Zone

5.0

Exceptional(16)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Foster City

Booked 3 times today

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.

5. Elia - San Carlos

4.6

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • San Carlos

Booked 38 times today

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.

6. Cafe Florian

3.9

Excellent(353)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foster City

Booked 7 times today

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.com

7. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(596)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 54 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.

8. Porterhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1708)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Mateo

Booked 23 times today

The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

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9. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(3008)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 13 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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10. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• French / American • San Mateo

Booked 24 times today

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

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MiguelVIP
Greater Boston •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is one of the best tasting menu's I've experience, highly recommended. It was flawless, highest quality (premium uni, A5 wagyu, all from Japan), the owners are the nicest folks, the presentation of everything is incredible. This place and its tasting menu is a hidden gem.
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808 ZonePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Foster City
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KristinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing from start to finish. Burrata and crudo were are favorite apps. Pizzas are all incredible. Reminds me of traveling through Italy. Finally a great spot without having to drive to the city!
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Matt
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
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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4.4
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MarieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful service, good food an belt ambiance! Perfect place to meet friends!
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4
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venice
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 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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3.9

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Flores - San Mateo

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

4. 808 Zone

5. Elia - San Carlos

6. Cafe Florian

7. Twelvemonth

8. Porterhouse

9. Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

10. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

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