Il Piccolo Cafe
1219 broadway ave., 650 348-4147, this is a quaint neighborhood cafe in the italian tradition. offers coffee drinks, wine, beer and a small assortment of food. cafã© has a nice outside seating area in the front and the side alley.
Cafe Figaro
1318 broadway, 650 344-8277, (http://www.cafefigaro.net) intimate italian restaurant, open lunch and dinner. reasonable prices, extensive menu choices, and a full bar. friendly service, tasty filling food.
Mivan Restaurant
1232 broadway, 650 342-9944, (http://www.mivanrestauran...) greek and mediterranean cuisine with generous portions at reasonable prices. open lunch and dinner. friendly service.
Kincaid's Bayhouse
60 bay view place, 650-342-9844, (http://www.kincaids.com) offers fish, chops and steak. nice view of san francisco bay and airplanes landing at sfo. full bar, nice happy hour offerings. walking distance from the hilton, embassy suites, doubletree, red roof inn, and crown plaza.
Stacks
361 california dr., 650 579-1384, (http://www.stacksrestaura...). open for breakfast and lunch only. this restaurant serves fantastic, if expensive, breakfasts! crãªpes, frittatas, and belgian waffles are their specialties.
Straights Cafe
Burlingame ave. singaporean dining is classy and unique.
Tea Plus Noodles
Howard ave. inexpensive authentic vietnamese pho.
'Burlingame Avenue'
Knuckles Historical Sports Bar
1333 bayshore hwy, 650 696-2696, (http://sanfranciscoairpor...) inside the hyatt hotel. free popcorn and buckets of fresh peanuts, you help yourself and just toss the shells on the floor. 30 beers on tap. refreshingly not like most airport hotel bars, so much so you might even spot a local.
Hola
1448 burlingame ave., 650 375-1000. competent margaritas, chips, salsa, and mexican dishes. somewhat dark and dingy interior. popular with the "i got divorced, so i bought a harley" crowd. loud on weekend nights.
'Broadway'
La Cornetta
Burlingame ave. mexican.
'Bayshore Area'
Archipelago
Howard ave. asian-californian fusion.