San Francisco Restaurants
Sophisticated and upscale, Parisian style brasserie in Hayes Valley. Serves French-Mediterranean cuisine and creative cocktails.
Classy, comfortable bar/restaurant in Nob Hill. Great place for getting together with a friend or a group. Must-have item to order: Ricotta Gnocchi served with roasted pears, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, and gorgonzola sauce – it’s too good!
Posh spot fusing steakhouse classics with Japanese cuisine, with a signature cotton candy dessert.
Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.
A lively, comfortably-stylish restaurant in the historic Jackson Square neighborhood featuring rustic Italian cuisine.
Upscale seafood eatery with a raw bar, long wine list & undersea-themed decor like jellyfish lamps.
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Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
Renowned chef Gary Danko’s fixed-price menus of American cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting.
Chef Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry’s wildly popular restaurant location in the iconic Millennium Tower. International Smoke explores global approaches to fire, grilling, and smoke to create flavorful dishes that bring communities together all around the world.
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This no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed traditional-style, rice-free burritos.
Chic French-Vietnamese restaurant featuring a lively cocktail lounge & formal dining rooms.
Moroccan fine dining with a California twist & extensive wine options in a swanky, modern setting.
Serves fresh, local California cuisine sourced from Bay Area and Northern California growers and purveyors. The essence of the food is enhanced by California wines by the glass or bottle from the wineries of Napa, Sonoma, Monterey and Alameda counties.
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Ingredient-focused Californian eats & creative cocktails in a lively, 2-story setting.
Lively & trendy bistro serving creative American eats in a stylish space with wood-beamed ceilings.
Upscale, bi-level restaurant serving a seasonal menu of Piedmont-influenced Italian fare & wines.
Spacious waterfront restaurant serving seafood pulled straight off the boat.
Institution for fresh fish & classic cocktails with an old-school setting & a buzzy atmosphere.
Chic, industrial space with a bakery, Californian cafe, coffee counter, ice cream window & wine bar.