50 Best American Restaurants near Foster City

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“FC resident, haven't been to this location in a loooong time. Our last visit pre-pandemic was not great, so we haven't been back. My wife was jonesing pancakes, so we decided to go. Surprisingly, the food was good, although it was served in substantially smaller portions than what all restaurant portions used to be like. However, service was outstanding from all team members. I recognized the manager and asked him how long he has been there, and he said over 20 years! He had other employees there longer than him. Bottom line: great service, food was good and a fair value. Recommendation - improve the quality of coffee, which tasted like flavored water.“

“Had my favorite Sourdough Double Cheeder Cheese with Grilled Onions Patty Melt. I don't order this often. It was a special treat kind of day. For my side, I ordered the Sweet Potato Fries. Best meal combo, patty melt, SP fries, with cold Iced tea. ?, ?,
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“Considering it was Easter brunch and busy, the restaurant staff was ready for action. We were seated promptly and the wait staff very pleasant. Lots of “managers” making sure all went smoothly. Large variety of fresh fruits and salads and seafood. Nice selection of hot entrees. No rice or mashed potatoes , one potato casserole dish, but all was tasty. Desserts better than most buffets and we shared samples of many choices. Will for sure go again next time Easter brunch is in the plans.“

“I went back after a week and it was a whole new experience again. There were delicious new dishes and very innovative desserts. The kampachi crudo and pork belly were so good. Each element on the dish was thoughtfully placed. The wait staff was wonderful. Each person who came by was cheerful and attentive. This is my happy place.“

“Linda was an amazing service personnel. The food was great. The atmosphere is comfortable and our family of 6 was able to eat a decent meal here for less than it would've cost to purchase a united lounge access pass for the 2 kids who didn't qualify. This pic is what was leftover. We only ordered 5 meals for 6 of us and we still couldn't eat everything.“

“Muy buen servicio y personas muy amables .“

“Chef Marcus’ dishes are full of flavor & fresh ingredients that make for a spectacular culinary experience. 😋“

“Banana Foster French toast and their freshly squeezed orange juice.“

“Fantastic food and service, great for special occasions.“

“Great food an Service. Friendly staff and generous portions.“

“Good food. Good service. Good atmosphere.“

“Amazing breakfast burrito and croque monsieur. Chocolate croissant is also delicious! We can’t wait to try other menus. Good price and big portion. There is a big parking space right across the street and it is attached to some kind of senior center.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. My wife and I took our three month old baby there for breakfast one morning and everything was delicious! Especially the coffee! The place is very well designed with high-end tables and chairs and decorations. The overall feel of the building on the inside and out is well thought of plan and placed well

Our only complaint was our waitress. She seemed like she could give a rip about anything. When asking some simple questions about the items on the menu she practically rolled her eyes to go ask the chef some questions. When we were finished with our meal, she came back with the check and we asked her if we could have another coffee, and I swear that I was either pulling her teeth or torturing her by asking for another coffee. She kind of grunted and slowly walked back to get what we had asked for. Our whole overall experience would have been awesome if it was not for the service. I highly recommend finding new help.

Also, there were only six customers total in the entire place (including my wife, and I ) when we were there. She was not being overworked or overwhelmed…. she literally hated every moment of being there from what we could tell.“

“Great food and fast friendly service. A great place for burgers.“

“Yvette, the owner of Swing Shift, has cooked, owned and managed restaurants, AND has traveled extensively. She has brought those experiences to Swing Swift and created a “Greatest Hits” menu. My favorite? The tacos from Mexico City are to die for! Chicharrones give them texture and the tortillas are sublime. Not your usual CalMex tacos. My wife could live on rice. She fell in love with the 5 Spice Fried Rice. The pork belly is tasty, not fatty. And a fried egg finishes the dish. Yvette’s burger isn’t from her travels, it’s from her chef’s brain. She marries spices and cheese and high quality beef to create a new burger experience. Ya gotta try it! While we were there, a regular customer walked in, the staff greeted him and said, “Gumbo?” “Yes.” “Anything else?” “No.” He’s in there all the time, JUST for the gumbo. It will remind you of New Orleans. On a personal note, my mother and grandmother used to challenge each other to chili cook-offs and both their chilis were superb. Mom, Grandma, don’t let Yvette join the contest. Her chili is that good! My wife liked the wine list and I was surprised to find mock-tails (try the Sour!) that were actually good, and not just a mishmash of ingredients like so many places. And they take reservations….yay!“

“Family atmosphere with great service and fantastic food. My mother introduced me to this place when visiting home. I would look no further when it comes to home cooking.

Parking: Very few parking spots available but street parking ok. Church right across street.“

“good eats 😎..............“

“delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤“

“Made to order deli sandwiches. I really enjoyed my Embarcadero chicken sandwich and chips combo. There was a huge line so I scanned the QR code and ordered online. My food was ready well before the time it would have taken for me to get to the front of the line.

Generous amount of cheese in the sandwich.“

“Shout out to this place ♥️!!!
Alex's service was amazing! She is full of energy and knows what you'd like.

The food was amazing ?

Best of best: "The coffee refills are FREE" ☕️

The place was 95% full which tells you that they are the Best ?
Best place to be if you are in Burlingame ?
Thank you guys!
Check out pictures from this place.“

“Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance!“

“We had an absolutely lovely experience here! Came for my boyfriend’s birthday, everyone was friendly and attentive. Fantastic high end ambience. The food was almost too beautiful to eat and every one of us thoroughly enjoyed our entrees. One of our guests said it was the best spaghetti he had ever had! The mushroom risotto was perfection. I had the Chilean sea bass and WOW! The salmon was also amazing. The other two guests had roasted chicken and hangar steak… I didn’t get to try them but they looked amazing and everyone cleaned their plate even though we were full lol! We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!! 5 stars ⭐️“

“BG is a gorgeous restaurant, with well prepared food, and live music/jazz, most days of the week. Owners are very personable and hands-on, which is rare, amongst restaurants. Great place for special occasions or just a night out with your favorite person/people. Share a great experience, without a shocking price tag!“

“Always try to go at least once when I’m in Old El Palo Alto.“

“A place that values quality and source of ingredients“

“Wonderful neighborhood restaurant.“

“Food was great and exquisitely plated.“

“awesome“

“Specialty's is back! Had to drive down and get their Milk Choc Chip cookies. So good! This location is very clean and has several tables for dining or just having a coffee (from Peets) and getting work done. The employees were very friendly too. Will be back!“

“Great just like my mom’s homemade cooking Carrot cake moist. Good. Coffee. Waiters are Courteous“

“Best French onion soup anywhere. The smash burger is surprisingly really good too. The bartender on the weekends is always great and takes care of us. Lots of Silicon Valley lore and memorabilia on the walls and the ceiling. Fantastic place for food!

Dietary restrictions: 3 vegan options on the menu“

“The burrito was okay. The good is the size — it’s pretty big. The bad part is the taste for me. The chicken had too much BBQ sauce and wasn’t fresh I think. I didn’t finish it because it was very mid. Nachos were good. I think if you are in between choices at that place, get something but burrito because my colleagues got other food and liked it more.“

“Pretty drinks and yummy food“

“So glad have a cafe in that neighborhood! If not for this one, there is no place to eat. The place is good too and coffee size is huge. Loved the decor, the ambiance, the service, the location and the food ofcourse! Had ordered the Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado toast, Matcha and the Cafe latte. Everything was good. It’s so peaceful place located in a corner.“

“Great Place, decor, service and views are very cool. The oysters were wonderful, everything we saw looked great“

“Super friendly staff. This is me and my dates go to spot. We order food and hookah.

This is definitely a place u take ur date to.

If u have a girls night out, this is the place. Many times we been there, there's been those.

The staff is very patient knowledgeable. "Patient" is very important bcuz many of us aren't familiar with the food or culture. But there hasn't been any problems with anyone or food or hookah.

My date always asks to go here and I never turn her down.

Also, their hookah is decently priced. The same as other places i go to, to hookah.

If I come alone, my date considers it "cheating." ?

Food is decently priced. We were surprised but glad. I'm also glad it's a one stop spot. As in, we don't have to go to another place to eat then come to hookah.“

“Awesome shakes and heavenly garlic fries 👍“

“Excellent food and very accommodating to customer’s flight schedules. Quick and efficient service with a smile. Highly recommend the clam chowder, fish tacos, southwest salad and wings 👍🏻👍🏻“

“We arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately seated. Restaurant was very busy. Staff was very polite and friendly. Service was exceptional. Food and beverages were served quickly. Everything was very well prepared and ready to eat. Drink refills were provided without having to ask. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be returning soon.“

“Excellent food and service and atmosphere“

“It is a pleasure for me to give a rating to this restaurant since the service and attention is excellent, without forgetting to name Mrs. Cindy with her kindness and cordiality, she was able to help us choose the best burger that quality of person... a thousand and a thousand congratulations, you are the best from Palo Alto and“

“A fantastic brunch spot offering a fresh house salad, tasty omelet, and a delightful garden crepe. The Bloody Mary is perfectly crafted, and the staff is welcoming. Indoor ambiance and the outdoor seating with great views make it a must-visit.“

“We had a nice table in the mezzanine, which we really enjoyed. We were meeting with friends who really needed to unwind from some things going on in their life. Our waiter / bartender gave us great service with time when we needed it and attention when we needed it. The food and drinks were very good. The brioche bun dessert is fantastic - highly recommend.“

“As always, excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We’ve always been able to be seated in the wine room which definitely adds to the experience. This is our favourite restaurant in San Carlos. We have always come as a group of 5 and everyone has always left happy. Thanks to our server Engin tonight. He was excellent!“

“I've waited years for a Super Duper to open on the peninsula, and this branch does not disappoint.

Very clean, great staff and service, and burgers are as excellent as the Marina and SOMA locations. We love being able to modify burgers to fit dietary restrictions and preferences. I love how I'm reminding of the quality and freshness of the beef patties with every super duper burger I've had.

My standard order:
- cheeseburger with aged cheddar, extra veggies, jalapeños. sometimes i sub the bun w/ ciabatta
- keto cheeseburger, extra veggies
- cheeseburger without veggies (kids' request)
- fries
- ice cream shakes or cones

I appreciate them using compostable packaging , stainless steel trays and zero plastics (or as little as possible).

Parking was fine on a recent Saturday around 12:30pm

Manager walked around regularly to check on tables , and gernrally make sure things were running smoothly (I think I even saw him water one of the potted plants outside).

Music playlist on point with a variety of genres, and there were even some Snow Patrol and Duran Duran songs I haven't heard in a while. Oh nostalgia!

[Edited to add - they do in fact have beer and wine, so I guess that'll be included in my order next weekend!]
The only thing missing for me is this location does not have beer / wine (which SOMA location has), but it's a small aspect that maybe isn't needed for a large portion of their clientele

Thank you , Super Duper, for making my burger dreams come true!“

“My favorite restaurant in Burlingame food is always fresh and not salty I love it 🥰 service is super nice“

“My coworker and I visited Anecdote for lunch and had a fantastic time. We enjoyed the **Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl**, with ahi tuna, steamed rice, and spicy mayo, and the **Summer Quinoa Bowl**, which my vegetarian coworker found both refreshing and filling. The meal was delicious, and we can’t wait to go back!“