1300 Fillmore (at Eddy) : San Francisco, CA 94115 : 415-771-7100
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 Refined New American cooking, using French techniques and Southern accents, in a comfortable dark-brown room in the revitalized Fillmore Preservation Jazz District. Occasional live jazz in the adjacent bar and lounge room (pleasantly audible in the dining room) reminds you of the street’s... More >> |
| Haight/ Fillmore |
American, California, French, Soul Food, Southern |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Coat Check, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$$, $$$$ |
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16 Mint (at Jessie) : San Francisco, CA 94103 : 415-543-5100
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 Tucked behind the Old Mint in a charming bit of downtown urban renewal is this small, stylish Italian restaurant. It features the lusty, full-flavored cooking of Sicily: bucatini with fresh sardines, fennel, and raisins; baccala (cod fish croquettes); and arancini (deep-fried rice balls flavored... More >> |
| South of Market |
Italian, Sicilian |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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2355 Chestnut (at Scott) : San Francisco, CA 94123 : 415-771-2216
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 Named for the Italian autoroute that begins in Naples, A16 is a delightful combination of a sophisticated setting; rustic, earthy food; and a well-thought-out Italian and California wine list with many unusual vintages, including 40 wines available by the glass, carafe, or in flights. More >> |
| Marina/ Cow Hollow |
Italian |
Business Dining, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party |
$$, $$$ |
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1722 Sacramento (at Polk) : San Francisco, CA 94109 : 415-567-5432
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 Chef/owner Suzette Gresham-Tognetti, who made her name at Donatello, dishes up luxury versions of pan-regional rustic Italian specialties, mostly unconventional, interesting, and tasty. The regional Italian wine list is awesomely long and costly; beg the sommelier's help and be prepared to spend... More >> |
| Nob Hill/ Russian Hill/ Fisherman's Wharf |
Italian |
Business Dining, Catering, Private Party, Prix Fixe, Takeout |
$$$$ |
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1725 Haight (at Cole) : San Francisco, CA 94117 : 415-666-0822
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 The Alembic is not to everyone's tastes: too loud/too hipster/too much of a bar/too fancy/ew, bone marrow? But in addition to stellar cocktails (one favorite, the Southern Exposure, contains gin, mint, and celery juice), the kitchen puts out some of the most unabashedly creative food in this... More >> |
| Haight/ Fillmore |
American, Bistro, Brewery, Wine Bar |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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83 Minna (at Second St.) : San Francisco, CA 94105 : 415-501-9100
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 This casual but chic fish house from the Rosenthal brothers (chefs Steve and Mitchell) and their partner, Doug Washington, joins their other downtown favorites, Town Hall and Salt House. The setting, a renovated turn-of-the-19th-century warehouse, has exposed brick, painted wood floors, and a... More >> |
| South of Market |
American, New American, Seafood |
Business Dining, Catering, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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3471 Mission (at Cortland) : San Francisco, CA 94110 : 415-550-8417
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 This family-run, Outer Mission/Bernal Heights favorite is worth the trip from anywhere in the city for its charming service and unique food. For a meal you won't find elsewhere, stick to the Cambodian specialties, including the "stewed ground pork" (prahok), a warm dip strongly flavored with... More >> |
| Mission/ Bernal Heights |
Asian, Burmese, Cambodian |
Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1434 18th St. (at Connecticut) : San Francisco, CA 94107 : 415-252-1625
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 In a city with distinctive neighborhood restaurants, this is one of the best (and therefore worth a trip out of yours). It doesn't take reservations for parties of fewer than six, but call ahead and you'll get the first free table when you arrive at this snug, nicely decorated corner space.... More >> |
| Potrero Hill |
Breakfast, Brunch, Italian |
Business Dining, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$ |
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384 Hayes (at Franklin) : San Francisco, CA 94102 : 415-626-1211
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 This charming small cafe, sister to fancy Absinthe down the street, has an especially pleasant large outdoor garden space with tree-shaded tables tucked behind it. There’s good chow all day long, from house-baked pastries to lovely sandwiches, homemade soups, and moist roast chicken.... More >> |
| Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin |
American, Breakfast, Brunch, French, Mediterranean |
Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$, $$ |
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5800 Geary (at 22nd Ave.) : San Francisco, CA 94121 : 415-752-2222
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 Opulent surroundings, spectacular service, and nuanced Moroccan fare make Aziza (owned by the former proprietors of San Rafael's highly rated Kasbah) a must-visit. Order the tasting menu and you'll receive a feast fit for royalty. Main dishes include stellar couscous varieties. Well-chosen wine... More >> |
| Richmond (Outer) |
African, Moroccan |
Delivery, Family Style, Private Party, Prix Fixe, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1701 Octavia (at Bush) : San Francisco, CA 94109 : 415-351-2500
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 Husband-wife team Jeff Banker and Lori Baker — he does savory, she does sweet — run this neighborhood bistro, which works both as a clubby Wednesday night place for Pacific Heights denizens and a destination for the rest of us. Banker prefers to call his seasonal, local food "New... More >> |
| Nob Hill/ Russian Hill/ Fisherman's Wharf |
California, New American |
Catering, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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2931 16th St. (at S. Van Ness) : San Francisco, CA 94103 : 415-701-8466
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 If you're aiming for a little slice of Italy, pop into this spot in the Mission where those behind the counter are quick to offer a tour of the world via vino. The 10-page, soft-leather-bound wine menu, arranged first by style and then by region, offers something for oenophiles of all stripes.... More >> |
| Mission/ Bernal Heights |
Italian, Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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609 Hayes (at Laguna) : San Francisco, CA 94102 : 415-621-5482
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 A lovely small restaurant in Hayes Valley that changes its entire menu virtually every day (check the blackboard on the Web site to find out what’s cooking), in response to what’s fresh and local and the whim of owner-chef Jessica Boncutter. The menu is tightly focused: usually... More >> |
| Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin |
Breakfast, Brunch, California, Greek, New American |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$, $$$ |
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561 Valencia (at 16th St.) : San Francisco, CA 94110 : 415-487-1600
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 Over the years, Bar Tartine has zigged back and forth between classic California cuisine and more experimental fare, and under Nick Balla it has tacked back into exciting waters. Balla is exploring his Hungarian roots, incorporating California vegetables and Japanese flavors (he was last chef of... More >> |
| Mission/ Bernal Heights |
California, Dessert, Greek |
Business Dining, Coat Check |
$$$ |
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230 California (at Front) : San Francisco, CA 94111 : 415-955-1919
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 Opened just two doors down from Perbacco on California Street, Umberto Gibin and Staffan Terje's spinoff wine bar and casual restaurant is all about the filigree that surrounds Perbacco's renowned Northern Italian food: the wine list, the housemade salumi, the scrupulously curated cheeses, and... More >> |
| Union Square/ Financial District |
Italian, Wine Bar |
Catering, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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22 Hawthorne (at Howard) : San Francisco, CA 94105 : 415-685-4860
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 At Benu, former French Laundry chef de cuisine Corey Lee is developing a distinct language, both visual and culinary, within the conventions of haute cuisine. The luxury the room cultivates ? stark, serene ? is the feel of a shopping spree at Roche Bobois rather than a San Francisco Opera... More >> |
| South of Market |
American, California |
Banquet Facilities, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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56 Gold (at Montgomery) : San Francisco, CA 94102 : 415-433-6300
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 Bix is San Francisco's closest approximation of a supper club, with a superb bar and very good food that ranges from tony snacks to more serious dining, including thoughtfully composed salads followed by carefully cooked fish, flesh, and fowl, and amazing desserts. Dinner is served in a soaring,... More >> |
| Union Square/ Financial District |
American, California, French |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party |
$$$, $$$$ |
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3218 Mission (at Valencia) : San Francisco, CA 94110 : 415-282-6777
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 Blue Plate has long been a diner full of surprises. Chef-owner Cory Obenour almost always keeps meatloaf and braised shortribs on the menu, but also crispy pork belly with mussels escabeche and gnocchi with braised lamb shoulder and charred turnips. As you move back past the open kitchen through... More >> |
| Mission/ Bernal Heights |
American, California |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$, $$$$ |
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710 Montgomery (at Columbus) : San Francisco, CA 94111 : 415-982-2622
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 The ambitions of this small, stylish spot are much more modest than at owner Gerald Hirigoyen's Piperade, but the food is as big in flavor. The lunch menu is mostly bocadillos, small but hearty sandwiches you order two at a time from a list of a dozen; at night, the menu is mostly tapas.... More >> |
| Embarcadero |
Small Plates, Spanish, Tapas |
Business Dining, Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1 Mission (at Steuart) : San Francisco, CA 94105 : 415-543-6084
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 It's nearly impossible to go wrong at tony, wildly popular Boulevard, from the sumptuous interior by Pat Kuleto to Nancy Oakes' flawlessly executed New American menu. The offerings are seasonal, and desserts are exceptional. Extensive wine list, full bar. More >> |
| Embarcadero |
American |
Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Delivery, Private Party |
$$$$ |
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399 Grove (at Gough) : San Francisco, CA 94102 : 430-6590
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 There may be zydeco on the soundtrack and "Let the bons temps rouler" on the menu, but otherwise, the stylish Boxing Room largely avoids Cajun and Creole cliches. Louisiana-born chef Justin Simoneaux sticks to the palate he grew up with, but plays down the butter and cream, plays up the... More >> |
| Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin |
Cajun, Creole, Southern |
Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1166 Geneva (at Edinburgh) : San Francisco, CA 94112 : 415-963-1713
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 The Broken Record balances itself nicely along the fence between low-brow and highbrow cultures: tattooed bartenders, indie/alt-rock on the stereo, and cheap Pabst keep things unpretentious, while the wall of fine whiskeys and delicious homemade food attract those whose palates wouldn't be... More >> |
| Ingleside/ Excelsior |
Bar Food, Barbecue, Cajun, Creole, New American, Sandwiches, Soul Food, Southern |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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640 Jackson (at Kearny) : San Francisco, CA 94133 : 415-982-0618
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 Bund Shanghai, opened at the beginning of 2009, is that rare find: a superb Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Its conventional entrance, flanked by color photographs of some of the dishes, doesn't hint at either the relaxing pastel-hued modern space inside, nor its excellent food, featuring... More >> |
| North Beach/ Chinatown |
Chinese, Shanghainese |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$, $$ |
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309 Clement (at Fourth Ave.) : San Francisco, CA 94118 : 415-387-2147
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 Cozy Clement Street restaurant features stunningly good Burmese cuisine, itself a blend of Thai, Chinese, and Indian influences. Start with the moh hinga (fish porridge), the samusa soup, or the elaborate, 22-ingredient rainbow salad. Then order a side of rice (coconut, spicy Indian-style, or... More >> |
| Richmond (Inner) |
Asian, Burmese, Cambodian |
Catering, Family Style, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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1782 Fourth St. (at Virginia) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-525-1440
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 Superb aged steaks, house-made charcuterie, and excellent fresh oysters are among the best things to eat at this always-reliable, comfortable, and airy Berkeley eatery. (There's a butcher shop on the premises, where you can choose from among 17 different sausages, salt-cured foie gras, and prime... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
California, French, Steakhouse |
Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$, $$$$ |
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