The best restaurants in Foster City
336 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsNo-frills neighborhood spot serving up informal Mexican grub such as tacos, burritos & tortas.
Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsSendo Sushi
RestaurantsShopping-center Japanese joint serving sushi & typical cooked fare, Monday to Friday only.
Sendo Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsEdible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, late-night eatery featuring pizzas, burgers and wings for dine-in, pickup and delivery.
Edible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsMatsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery preparing a variety of sushi as well as noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Matsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsVip Pizza
RestaurantsSourdough crust pizzas and other comfort foods are served at this casual place with a bar.
Vip Pizza
RestaurantsBloom pizzeria
RestaurantsComfortably laid-back, fan-favorite eatery turning out NY-style pies along with thin-crust options, wings and cannolis.
Bloom pizzeria
RestaurantsAkizu Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant in the Beach Park Plaza Shopping Center turning out sushi and a selection of familiar cooked dishes.
Akizu Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAgave Uptown
RestaurantsUpscale Oaxacan-Californian cuisine offered in a chic, cozy space with culturally inspired accents.
Agave Uptown
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsKenta Ramen
RestaurantsBayside storefront serving noodles, rolls, grilled fare & bento boxes in stylish modern digs.
Kenta Ramen
RestaurantsLas Guerreras
RestaurantsMother-daughter outpost serving traditional Mexican fare in a tiny outpost with outdoor seating.
Las Guerreras
RestaurantsYonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsComfortable option for fresh, flavor-packed sushi handrolls plus sake, drinks and seafood starters.
Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsEbiko
RestaurantsLow-key joint offering a wide array of fresh sushi rolls and rice bowls for takeout.
Ebiko
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsGuadalajara
RestaurantsSpacious no-frills spot featuring Mexican fare & a full bar along with live music & karaoke.
Guadalajara
RestaurantsPhilomena
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizza place with hearty American dishes & drinks served in hip, industrial-chic digs.
Philomena
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsReina's Restaurant
RestaurantsSalvadoran and Mexican comfort food served in a casual space that's known for pupusas.
Reina's Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsPoke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsChill, wood-clad eatery offering Hawaiian poke made with a variety of seafood & Asian flavors.
Poke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsSushi Boat Town
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving nigiri & rolled sushi as well as teriyaki dishes & classic desserts.
Sushi Boat Town
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsGoku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & hot pot meals are the specialty at this bright, informal restaurant.
Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsShalizaar
RestaurantsPersian restaurant serving myriad kebabs & salads in a modest but polished setting.
Shalizaar
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsSweet Basil Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsPad Thai & other staples served in a bright room with colorful hanging lights & warm decor.
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsTaqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsTaqueria known for huge portions and Mexican comfort food served into the wee hours.
Taqueria El Farolito
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for Southern grub featuring beignets (traditional fried-dough pastries), waffles, biscuits and chicken fried steak.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsPerbacco
RestaurantsPerbacco is your move when you want an authentic Italian dining experience that still feels like a treat. Seasonal dishes, big flavor, and…
Perbacco
RestaurantsSuavecito Birria & Tacos
RestaurantsSuavecito Birria & Tacos brings homestyle Mexican comfort to San Mateo with birria tacos, hefty burritos, and gooey quesadillas that hit…
Suavecito Birria & Tacos
RestaurantsRich Table
RestaurantsWhen you want a meal that tastes like SF at its best, Rich Table delivers a constantly changing menu shaped by what’s good at the market,…
Rich Table
RestaurantsLa Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsAt La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…
La Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…
Milan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLamella Tavern
RestaurantsLamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…
Lamella Tavern
RestaurantsAsiento
RestaurantsAsiento is that friendly neighborhood bar where craft drinks meet creative cocktails and shareable bar bites, plus a steady stream of live…
Asiento
RestaurantsDonato Enoteca
RestaurantsWhen you need a midweek reset, Donato Enoteca delivers Italian tradition meeting innovation with shareable tapas-style plates that actually…
Donato Enoteca
RestaurantsBella Trattoria
RestaurantsHousemade pastas are among the Italian classics served at this warm neighborhood trattoria.
Bella Trattoria
RestaurantsVino Santo
RestaurantsRelaxed mainstay with a refined ambiance that specializes in traditional Italian dishes & drinks.
Vino Santo
RestaurantsThat's Amore SF
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring rustic pizzas, salads and Italian fare made with fresh ingredients.
That's Amore SF
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsSapore Express
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving favorites like calamari, homemade pasta, and tiramisu.
Sapore Express
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsBrenda's French Soul Food
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.
Brenda's French Soul Food
RestaurantsMilagros Latin Kitchen
RestaurantsJalisco-region Mexican fare & blue agave tequila served in a vibrant space with a heated patio.
Milagros Latin Kitchen
RestaurantsLouie's Original
RestaurantsCasual hamburger chain for juicy patties, fried-chicken sarnies and onion rings.
Louie's Original
RestaurantsThe Wolf
RestaurantsA charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.
The Wolf
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsEataly
RestaurantsEatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.
Eataly
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsBustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.
Pho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsPizzaiolo
RestaurantsContemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Pizzaiolo
Restaurantsthe pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Vietnamese dishes such as pho and vermicelli, as well as noodles and grilled fare.
the pho
RestaurantsBottega
RestaurantsClassic Italian fare including pizza, pasta, and meat dishes are offered at this modest restaurant.
Bottega
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsPancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.
Uncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsLa Superior Taquería
RestaurantsHomey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.
La Superior Taquería
RestaurantsPearl's Deluxe Phatburgers
RestaurantsNo-frills counter-serve joint for creatively topped beef, buffalo, turkey & vegetarian burgers.
Pearl's Deluxe Phatburgers
RestaurantsCrouching Tiger Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsSpicy Sichuan & Hunan specialties served in a Chinese-inspired dining room with dark-wood accents.
Crouching Tiger Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsCreative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.
Pizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsBeeryland
RestaurantsBustling, dog-friendly beer garden hangout with a variety of grilled eats & a relaxed outdoor patio.
Beeryland
RestaurantsHayz Dog
RestaurantsCasual, beer-serving eatery featuring creatively topped hot dogs in a simple, comfortable, dog-friendly space.
Hayz Dog
RestaurantsLa Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsCozy Latin eatery features classic seafood dishes & comfort eats in a warm space with a casual vibe.
La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsFarm : Table
RestaurantsAmerican breakfast & lunch sourced from local farms, in a rustic space with a lone communal table.
Farm : Table
RestaurantsGhostwood Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery and brewery serving burgers, salads, and brunch classics like shrimp and grits.
Ghostwood Kitchen
RestaurantsLumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery with log cabin decor doling out hearty plates of breakfast-to-dinner American food.
Lumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsHog Island Oyster Co.
RestaurantsContemporary waterside seafood eatery serving local oysters and clams, plus craft cocktails.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
RestaurantsWaterside Grill + Lounge
RestaurantsLocally sourced Californian menu & a bar in a modern, waterfront locale with outdoor seating.
Waterside Grill + Lounge
RestaurantsHurrica Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsBeautiful restaurant featuring hearth-fired seasonal eats, a full bar and harbor views.
Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsCaffè Macaroni
RestaurantsOld-school trattoria with red-leather booths, sidewalk seating & traditional Neapolitan cuisine.
Caffè Macaroni
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGrand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
RestaurantsPopular gourmet deli & market offering unique & locally sourced meals in a small, casual space.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsGodfather's Burger Lounge
RestaurantsUpscale, organic burgers & American entrees in contemporary, Hollywood movie–themed surrounds.
Godfather's Burger Lounge
RestaurantsSons & Daughters
RestaurantsCozy spot with open kitchen serving a seasonal tasting menu sourced from local gardens, plus wines.
Sons & Daughters
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsLa Lanterna Ristorante
RestaurantsCharming white-tablecloth Italian eatery with curved booths serving classic dishes.
La Lanterna Ristorante
RestaurantsCollina
RestaurantsNeighborhood Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, wine, and beer in an intimate setting.
Collina
RestaurantsAlmond and Oak
RestaurantsMarket-fresh California cuisine & cocktails offered in a warm eatery with a cool warehouse vibe .
Almond and Oak
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsHistoric mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.
The GrandView
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsNoah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
Noah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsGourmet Haus Staudt
RestaurantsRustic but festive hangout with garden seating pairs hearty German grub with beers on tap.
Gourmet Haus Staudt
RestaurantsHot Johnnie's Smokehouse
RestaurantsCasual eatery, known for its smoked-meat sandwiches on Texas Toast and Dutch cruch bread.
Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse
RestaurantsCafé San José
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.
Café San José
RestaurantsPicaro
RestaurantsDiners share small plates & sangria pitchers amid colorful, art-filled walls or on an outdoor patio.
Picaro
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSmokin D’s BBQ SF
RestaurantsLow-key eatery serving BBQ classics and smoked meats (brisket, ribs) as well as tacos and baos.
Smokin D’s BBQ SF
RestaurantsSPARK Social SF
RestaurantsRotating menu of local food trucks plus beer & sangria in a festive outdoor setting.
SPARK Social SF
RestaurantsMemphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
RestaurantsHomemade sauces complement down-home dishes atop checkered tablecloths at this Southern BBQ joint.
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
RestaurantsDry Creek Grill
RestaurantsUpscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.
Dry Creek Grill
RestaurantsPazzo
RestaurantsWood-fired pizza, homemade pasta & draft beer served in a warm, lively setting with an open kitchen.
Pazzo
RestaurantsMatador
RestaurantsElevated tacos and Mexican sides, plus sangria and spirits in modern quarters with cultural accents.
Matador
RestaurantsBelotti Ristorante E Bottega
RestaurantsNeighborhood bistro offering elevated Italian cuisine & wines served in a chill space.
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
RestaurantsOctavio's
RestaurantsCasual eatery, featuring a menu of Mexican comfort eats, along with a full bar for beer and margaritas.
Octavio's
RestaurantsKuma on Valencia
RestaurantsFriendly sushi spot offering chef's choice menus and sake.
Kuma on Valencia
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBocconcino
RestaurantsCasual Italian spot serving freshly made pasta, seafood classics and pizza, plus wine.
Bocconcino
RestaurantsMezze and Mooore
RestaurantsStylish spot serving Mediterranean staples such as shawarma, hummus and baba ghanoush, plus outdoor seats and beer and wine BYO.
Mezze and Mooore
RestaurantsFlour + Water Pizzeria
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria with a modern interior dishing up pies as well as Italian staples.
Flour + Water Pizzeria
RestaurantsWilliam B.B.Q.
RestaurantsStraightforward eatery turning out Hawaiian staples such as chicken katsu and beef short ribs amid casual surroundings.
William B.B.Q.
RestaurantsRise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie
RestaurantsLight-filled, industrial-style eatery with a patio offering wood-fired pizzas & rotisserie chicken.
Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie
RestaurantsMimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsBrunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.
Mimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsDestapas SF
RestaurantsHip Spanish restaurant with a courtyard serving tapas, paella & classic desserts, plus beer & wine.
Destapas SF
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSaru Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCarefully sourced & presented fish stars at this miniature, art-splashed sushi & sake bar.
Saru Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsSeasonal, Italian-inspired New American menus, plus wine & cocktails, in an understated space.
Mezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsB Street & Vine
RestaurantsFestive indoor-outdoor nook pairs an extensive wine list with small plates & live jazz some nights.
B Street & Vine
RestaurantsSouth Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGenerous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.
South Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsZentarou Sushi and Sake Bar
RestaurantsNigiri, sashimi, and other traditional Japanese eats are on the menu at this casual eatery with beer and sake.
Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar
RestaurantsHardwood Bar & Smokery
RestaurantsLively locale with hardwood-smoked meats, craft beer & cocktails, plus big-screens for sports.
Hardwood Bar & Smokery
RestaurantsThe Club On Post
RestaurantsAll-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.
The Club On Post
RestaurantsFarm & Vine American Bistro
RestaurantsConvivial option for Mediterranean-influenced & locally-sourced fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Farm & Vine American Bistro
RestaurantsThe Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsComfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.
The Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsThe Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsMichael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsLong-standing pizza joint serving up large NY-style pies & casual grub in an old-school interior.
Michael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsMac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.
Mac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
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