(these restaurants have plenty of high chairs, higher noise level, kid-welcoming staff, maybe a kids' menu, or some goodies like crayons)  
- Armadillo Willy's in BridgePoint - 571-7427
- Bombay Garden (Indian Food) on 3rd Ave. San Mateo – 548-9966
- California Pizza Kitchen in Hillsdale Mall – San Mateo – 286-9018
- Chevy’s in Edgewater Place - Foster City – 572-8441
- Cucina Cucina in BridgePoint 372-9144
- El Torrito on Vintage Park - Foster City – 574-6844
- Fresh Choice on El Camino Real - San Mateo – 341-8498
- Go-Getters Pizza in Beach Park Plaza - Foster City – 574-3881
- Kuleto's off Hwy 101 in Burlingame – 342-4922
- Macaroni Grill in Hillsdale Mall – San Mateo - 638-3580
- Mimi's in BridgePoint – 574-8767
- Red Robin in BridgePoint – 571-5500
- Taxi's on El Camino Real - San Mateo – 377-1947
- Tokies (Japanese food) in Charter Square - Foster City – 570-6609

For Breakfast or Brunch
- Christie's on California Drive - Burlingame – 347-9440
- First Watch on 2nd Ave. - San Mateo – 342-2356
- Hobee’s on Shoreway Road - Redwood Shores/Belmont 596-0400
- Stack's on California Drive - Burlingame – 579-1384

Outside the “Local” Area
- The Jungle in El Paseo Center - San Jose - (408) 866-4386 (Is a fun indoor play place/eatery. There is a $7.95/$5.95 admission fee for kids)