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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Foster City

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A photo of Cafe Florian restaurant
4.2
Awesome(343)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foster City
Booked 7 times today
Cafe Florian is well worth the drive, as attested by its high ratings in reviews. Customers rave about the excellent service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, especially during holidays. Many recommend it as a priority for special gatherings. The seafood, sushi, and desserts are especially noted as standouts.
A photo of Pausa Bar & Cookery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1843)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 30 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.
A photo of Twelvemonth restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(590)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Burlingame
Booked 11 times today
Twelvemonth is the place to be if you're in search of a Californian restaurant with a twist. With a passion for sustainability, the menu boasts 100% plant-based dishes that have been raved about by many. The ambience is also worth mentioning, with its high ceilings, comfortable seating, and a beautiful outdoor bar/lounge area. The reviews are filled with praises about the 'exceptional food', 'attentive service', and 'beautiful interior'. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or a meat eater, you're bound to find something that suits your taste buds at Twelvemonth.
A photo of Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3002)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 20 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.
A photo of The Refuge - San Mateo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(109)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • San Mateo
Booked 2 times today
As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks. We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.
A photo of Waterside Grill + Lounge restaurant
4.4
Awesome(118)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Redwood City
Booked 7 times today
Join us for a relaxing and memorable experience at Waterside Grill + Lounge. Our locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktail offerings, global plates and unmatched hospitality on the San Francisco waterfront provide the recipe for a great meal. With an innovative culinary and mixology team ready to cater to your every need, you’ll easily see why we are the premier destination in Redwood Shores. Our large outdoor terrace provides for unmatched al fresco bar and restaurant experience. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we welcome you to our table.
A photo of Avenida restaurant
4.4
Awesome(281)
Price: Expensive
• Filipino • San Mateo
Booked 7 times today
Avenida Modern Filipino Restaurant and Bar is a treat for Filipino cuisine lovers. With its cozy ambiance and excellent service, it's a place that feels like home. Reviewers rave about the authentic, delicious Filipino dishes, with some even recommending it as a great place to introduce non-Filipinos to the cuisine. Avenida is also praised for its beautiful presentation and diverse menu, making it a top choice for Filipino food lovers.
A photo of Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1315)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Redwood City
Booked 2 times today
Mistral’s California cuisine focuses on serving the best local ingredients available. Mistral is a destination restaurant for anniversaries & birthdays, and has an off-the-beaten-path ambiance with year-‘round patio dining and water views, an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of outside heaters. Two private rooms and the covered patio are available for private dining, business dinners, banquets, cocktail parties, weddings, and special events.A note on waterfront tables:WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONSWe kindly ask that you and your party follow our dining limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on our waterfront tables.Your time limit starts from your reservation time.
A photo of All Spice – San Mateo restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • San Mateo
Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!
A photo of Pacific Catch San Mateo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1441)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Mateo
Booked 14 times today
Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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  • RoyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Just my wife and I enjoying Christmas Eve dinner before leaving town for the holidays. Seated immediately, our server was with us within a few minutes. The pacing of the food was excellent. Never felt rushed. We hadn't been to the restaurant in a couple of years and the prices had gone up exponentially, but I guess that's par for the course. One appetizer, a salad, two entrees, a desert to share, and four alcoholic beverages came out to $224.We enjoyed our night; the food was delicious and were out the door in 90 minutes. As an added bonus, we left satisfied but not stuffed.
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    Paul Martin's American Grill - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
    4.3
  • AnitaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •81 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We've been here several times before. First time was great and we were so happy to have a filipino restaurant close to us. Second time wasn't as great but it was during covid . Third time was good so we vowed to go again. This time the food was excellent! We felt that they really stepped up their game. Each dish was delicious. Service was good but they were busy so we had to wait to get someone to come to our table when we needed something. The room has loud acoustics so it gets loud when it fills up so it's an energetic vibe. We brought our own wine and corkage was only $15 which is AWESOME! I'm always happy with reasonable corkage fees. So happy to be able to get tasty yummy filipino food close by!
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    AvenidaPrice: Expensive• Filipino• San Mateo
    4.4
  • Jason
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great restaurant for a date night or catch up with friends. I liked the fact that street parking was plentiful and the restaurant had a lot of open space. Our group started with the grilled oysters and calamari. Oysters had a great buttery flavor and the calamari was standard. The beet and salmon salad was delicious and fresh. For our mains we had the Ribeye, gumbo, and pasta with scallops. The gumbo was packed with seafood and flavor, a must get. The ribeye was standard, but ours came a little over cooked. Lastly if you are looking for a cheesy seafood pasta they got it. I liked this restaurant a lot from the food, the staff, and the ambiance.
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    Rustic House - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Seafood• San Carlos
    4.7
  • Marla
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food was delish and the busses we spit on. Will be going back!
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    RasoiPrice: Moderate• Indian• Burlingame
    4.8
  • 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
    4.7

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Foster City

Discover top dining destinations in the Foster City area on the San Francisco Peninsula that are truly "worth the drive." This curated list of restaurants showcases establishments that excel in both cuisine and atmosphere, offering unique dining experiences that justify a special journey. Each restaurant provides a distinctive flair, ranging from gourmet seafood to exquisite international dishes, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. The dining scene in Foster City is vibrant and diverse, reflecting a rich blend of culinary traditions and innovative gastronomy. These restaurants not only meet but exceed expectations with their commitment to quality, service, and a memorable dining environment. Ideal for food enthusiasts and culinary adventurers, this guide highlights eateries that are destinations in their own right, promising an unforgettable meal every visit. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a family gathering, or a special celebration, these establishments guarantee a dining experience that's well worth the trip.

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