Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Foster City

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1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 66 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. Rustic House - San Carlos

4.7

Exceptional(292)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • San Carlos

Booked 11 times today

Rustic House Oyster Bar and Grill specializes in seafood cuisine. Dishes may include freshwater fish. The concept may focus upon the preparation and service of fresh seafood. We also offer additional American non-seafood items such as chicken, beef, and pasta dishes.

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3. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 53 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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4. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(643)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 21 times today

Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com

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5. Park & Howard Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1315)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Burlingame

Booked 22 times today

Park & Howard Bistro located on the corner of Park and Howard Ave in Burlingame CA and featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic world wide wine list. Park & Howard Bistro has a decidedly understated rustic motif, linen tables clothes, hardwood floors, intimate leather booths , & rich mahogany wood accents and is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Park & Howard Bistro also has intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation, business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement celebrations ,anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 12 people for that extra special dining experience. The lunch menu is full of wonderful seasonal pairings salads, sandwiches and entrees. Service is approachable, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, in a comfortable atmosphere

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6. Waterside Grill + Lounge

4.3

Awesome(120)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Redwood City

Booked 1 time 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.

7. Vivace - Belmont

4.7

Exceptional(2393)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 30 times today

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

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8. Izzy's on the Peninsula

4.1

Excellent(1364)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Carlos

Booked 16 times today

A Bay Area Tradition Since 1987...Izzy’s on the Peninsula is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened in 1987.Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.Fresh off of a year-long renovation, Izzy's showcases a new design inspired by our rich history; along with additional private dining spaces, a reimagined bar & lounge space, and a brand new garden for outdoor dining.

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9. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame

4.6

Exceptional(1188)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 10 times today

Welcome back Chef Rodriguez!As Chef Jose Rodriguez puts it aptly: ''When I am not in the kitchen cooking, I am experimenting and reinventing myself continually. I don't know any other way to feel alive.'' After a long hiatus, Chef Rodriguez returns to Trapeze where he always felt at home. Under a new management, Jose is granted the opportunity to express his creativity in his work freely. With years of experience and much amassed recognition in some of the most well known Michelin Star awarded restaurants in the Bay Area, we are all excited to see what wonders he will bring. ''In addition to my regular menu, I'm trying what I call approachable foods - simpler in some cases and more sophisticated creations in other'' said Mr. Rodriguez, who has been working as a private chef and caterer for over 20 years.For reservations larger than 10 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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10. Central Park Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1716)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Mateo

Booked 22 times today

Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine by Chef Ricardo Garcia, in the $15-$45 range. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Relax and unwind with a house specialty cocktail at our wonderful Martini Bar. We also have several intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement/anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 8 people for that extra special dining experience.For reservations larger than 12 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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DantonVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Yelp recommended this seafood place in the Peninsula. What a great recommendation!! The hostess was friendly and full of smiles. She explained the menus and specials of the day. Ricky was our server and he was the best! I was craving Fisherman’s Wharf style Cioppino and I was not disappointed!! It was rich in tomato flavor with spices, scallops, 3 kinds of fish, clams, mussels, crab with a bottom layer of fettuccine and garlic bread. I would say this was one of the best Cioppinos I’ve in years! My wife ordered the Lobster and Crab Ravioli with red sauce. She loved it as the tomato sauce had a kick to it! It was cooked perfectly! Portions were perfect!
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Rustic House - San CarlosPrice: Expensive• Seafood• San Carlos
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4.7
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CorinneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent meal with wonderful service in a very pleasant atmosphere. Loved it!
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Park & Howard BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Burlingame
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4.7
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RichardVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The food was very good and a good value. We had five people ordered a whole chicken two extra sides and a pizza with drinks. Fed all of us for $120. My wife has a lot of allergies and this menu is well marked.
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Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.3
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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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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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47 restaurants available nearby

1. Pausa Bar & Cookery

2. Rustic House - San Carlos

3. Flores - San Mateo

4. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

5. Park & Howard Bistro

6. Waterside Grill + Lounge

7. Vivace - Belmont

8. Izzy's on the Peninsula

9. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame

10. Central Park Bistro

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