Cafe Florian Restaurant

Name: Cafe Florian Restaurant
Address: 1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, California, 94404, US
Telephone: (650) 295-6123
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.9

$$$ • Brunch, Cafe, American

Hours:
1221 Chess Dr, Foster City
(650) 295-6123

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About Cafe Florian Restaurant

Cafe Florian Restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch for $55 per person, including unlimited drinks such as orange juice, champagne mimosas, and coffee. The extensive brunch bar features a variety of options including prime rib with au jus, crab, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, lobster ravioli, bacon, cheese, fruit, and more. The dessert bar includes chocolate covered strawberries, mango mousse, and soft serve ice cream.

The service is attentive, with staff frequently refilling drinks and clearing plates. The restaurant is located in a beautiful hotel with pretty seating next to indoor plants and a water garden. Free parking is available. The brunch includes a carving station with herb crusted beef prime rib, kielbasa, linguica, bison sausages, and more. The chafer station features san luis pork ribs, ancho chili BBQ, grilled petite flat iron steak, achiote salmon, and more. The seafood selection includes shrimp, mussels, crab, oysters, and smoked salmon. Breakfast options such as scrambled eggs and brown sugar waffles are also available. The dessert station offers bread pudding, peach cobbler, apple crisp, and various cakes, tarts, and pastries.

Recently, guests have noted some issues with availability, as crab legs ran out quickly during a busy brunch, and there was some chaos at the buffet lines. However, many enjoyed the food and found the overall value to be great for the price. The staff, especially servers like Gerardo, are praised for being friendly, attentive, and keeping drinks bottomless. The Easter Sunday visit was especially positive, with well-organized buffets, friendly staff, and fun activities for kids, including face painting, balloon animals, and Easter eggs filled with goodies. Overall, Cafe Florian offers a good dining experience with excellent seafood options and attentive service, making it one of the best buffets in the area.