Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Foster City

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1. Amara

4.7

Exceptional(120)

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• Californian • Belmont

Booked 23 times today

A California restaurant in Belmont, built around a remarkable garden, seasonal ingredients, fire, and genuine hospitality.Amara is a California restaurant in Belmont where a distinctive garden, seasonal cooking, and real hospitality come together. Start with fresh pita and Green Hummus, add the Silk Road Eggplant or Charred Oyster Mushrooms, then choose seafood, pasta, lamb, chicken, or steak from the hearth. The bar and dessert programs are central to the visit, including the Praline-Pistachio Opera Cake the San Francisco Chronicle called worth the drive. Join us for dinner, garden lunch and brunch, cocktails, and private events.

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2. Sushi Roku - Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(146)

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• Sushi • Palo Alto

Booked 60 times today

Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the culinary scene. A Japanese sushi concept new to Palo Alto, unites the elements of inventive fusion dishes, hip ambiance and trendy cocktails while offering unparalleled hospitality.

3. Bar Shoji

4.6

Exceptional(182)

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• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 46 times today

*PLEASE NOTE: All guests must be 21+ to enter with a physical ID/Passport. Photos of ID/Passport will not be accepted. Guests without valid physical ID will not be seated inside, regardless of original reservation, nor will they be served alcohol*Bar Shoji focuses on Japanese-inspired craft cocktails, as well as a great selection of premium sake and wine. We also offer bar bites with Japanese-inspired flavors to accompany each cocktail. We bring the Japanese practice of omotenashi into our service, ensuring a delicious, intimate , and hospitable experience.*Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating, this allows for all guests to enjoy the Bar Shoji experience. We are only able to wait up to 15 min after your reservation time. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to having you join us soon! All inquiries can be sent to hello@shojisf.com

4. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(2018)

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• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 63 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

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5. Meyhouse Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(907)

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• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 32 times today

"Welcome to our home. Meyhouse is a casual place where family and friends get together over a drink, mezes, unique seafood, and grilled delicacies.Our philosophy is unique in many ways. We have an ingredient first approach, which means we handle ingredients as minimally as possible through the cooking process. We source the highest quality ingredients we can find and let them shine. Our recipes are as authentic as possible, no sous vide or modernist cuisine can be found here."

6. Creola

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4.3

Awesome(1566)

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• Creole • Redwood City

Booked 1 time today

CreoLa Bistro brings authentic New Orleans Creole cuisine to the San Francisco Bay Area. Celebrating bold spices, fresh seafood, and handcrafted Southern classics—from rich gumbo to fresh beignets—we combine true Louisiana hospitality with seasonal California ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

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7. Velvet 48 Wine Bar

5.0

Exceptional(97)

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• Wine Bar • Burlingame

Booked 6 times today

Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates. We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants. Thank your for your understanding.

8. Starbelly

4.6

Exceptional(1813)

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• American • The Castro

Booked 43 times today

Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.

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9. Saison Cellar & Wine Bar - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(151)

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• Wine Bar • SOMA

Booked 21 times today

Saison Wine Bar invites wine lovers or anyone thirsty to enjoy a vast list curated by Mark Bright and our team of Sommeliers, complemented by French wine bar fare. Our Wine Spectator award-winning collection is available by the glass, flight, or bottle, showcasing benchmark as well as niche labels, with deep verticals and highly allocated bottles. Quite often, selections are featured by the glass not available anywhere else! Our food menu is designed for groups large and small to snack and savor, from Croque Monsieurs and Pâté en Croûte, to our Signature Caviar Service and Steak Tartare, as well as a robust selection of Charcuterie and Cheese. We also host winemaker events regularly and are proudly part of the Saison Hospitality family! We offer the choice of either plush banquette or bar seating by reservation, though walk-ins are always welcome. Our team is here to taste, chat, or simply pass the time over a delicious glass. Cheers!

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10. Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(897)

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• Californian • Menlo Park

Booked 3 times today

Oak + Violet delivers a modern California dining experience led by Michelin-starred Chef Joseph Humphrey. His refined, ingredient-driven approach highlights seasonal, locally sourced products through thoughtfully composed dishes that balance sophistication and approachability.The culinary program is complemented by a curated wine partnership with James Beard Award–winner Shelley Lindgren, whose deep relationships with winemakers inform a wine list rooted in quality, sustainability, and regional expression. Her selections are designed to enhance each dish while introducing guests to distinctive producers. In 2025 Oak + Violet received the Wine Spectator Award.Together, Chef Humphrey and Shelley Lindgren position Oak + Violet as one of the Peninsula’s premier dining destinations, where exceptional cuisine, inspired wine, and intuitive hospitality create memorable experiences.

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Vishvkarma
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The appetizers, the main course, the dessert (Kunefe), and the alcoholic drinks are just so outstanding!
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Meyhouse Palo Alto$$$$• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Isabella FaithGold
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Jul 2026
Good food/service/drinks. Love the outside seating
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Sushi Roku - Palo Alto$$$$• Sushi• Palo Alto
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4.8
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darryl
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Jul 2026
Pita and baklava were even more outstanding than the rest of an excellent meal.
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Amara$$$$• Californian• Belmont
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4.7
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ElleGold
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Apr 2026
Velvet 48 is my favorite wine bar. They have interesting selections of wines and always adding new and interesting wines from Europe and the states. The staff are knowledgeable and offer tastings. They are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The noise level is perfect to enjoy your wine and conversations.
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Velvet 48 Wine Bar$$$$• Wine Bar• Burlingame
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5
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MenehuneGold
San Francisco Bay Area •83 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 Aug 2019
Best buttermilk fried chicken (dark meat) south of San Francisco. Planning for a repeat visit
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Creola$$$$• Creole• Redwood City
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4.3

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