Your guide to the most frequently asked questions about dining options at CuriOdyssey.

Updated Summer 2022. Email your unique question to [email protected], or give us a call during open hours at 650-342-7755!

Can we bring our own food?

Certainly! You can even have your food delivered to CuriOdyssey’s front desk (1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA). Make sure to give our staff a heads up if you do choose to order anything. We recommend adding a note to deliveries that says something like, “Deliveries do not have to pay the $6 county park entrance fee; CuriOdyssey is the third left after passing the gatehouse.” While we do not allow alcohol within CuriOdyssey, beer and wine is allowed in certain areas of Coyote Point Park (learn more about park policy here).

What options are on-site at CuriOdyssey?

Tuesday – Sunday: The CuriOdyssey Gift Shop hosts an assortment of concessions. Credit card and cash accepted.

First Friday Nights: Fletch’s pop-up inside CuriOdyssey sells warm food, often serving: hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, PB&J, macaroni and cheese, chips and sodas. Food availability subject to chef’s menu for the day. Credit card and cash accepted.

Where can we sit to eat inside CuriOdyssey?

You may eat in our Bay View Grove located behind the science center, or in one of the picnic areas in Coyote Point Park.

What are some near-by dining options?

• Par 3 at Poplar Creek
  • 650-522-7525 | https://par3thelodge.com/
  • 1700 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401

• Celia’s
  • 650-343-5886 | https://www.celiasrestaurants.com/
  • 504 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
• Hot Wok Bistro
  • 650-548-1758 | https://hotwokbistrosm.com/
  • 1012 Howard Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
• Round Table Pizza
  • 650-685-7000 | http://www.roundtableburlingame.com/
  • 844 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
• Totoro Ramen
  • 650-781-3137 | https://www.totororamen.com/
  • 856 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
• Wingstop
  • 650-340-9464 | https://www.wingstop.com/
  • 858 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

Does CuriOdyssey have any plan for a food court?

At this time CuriOdyssey’s primary focus is fundraising for a new building (learn about the Campaign for CuriOdyssey here). We continue to discuss how we can partner with local small businesses to fulfill greater food options for our guests.

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