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21. Harris' Restaurant
$$$$ | Russian Hill |Red-meat connoisseurs will appreciate this old-school restaurant, home to some of the best dry-aged steaks in town, including Kobe-style Wagyu rib eye. Enjoy a generous martini or Manhattan and you'll feel transported back in time at one of the city's few lavish, wood-paneled classic steak houses. You can also pick up raw steaks to go at the well-stocked beef counter.
2100 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-673–1888Known For
- Classic atmosphere
- Extensive wine list
- Live jazz
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential -
22. House of Prime Rib
$$$$ | Polk Gulch |Van Ness's temple to a British Sunday roast is one of San Francisco's most timeless dinner experiences. Waiters continuously wheel prime rib carving stations around a sprawling complex that feels like the vast dining hall of a Cotswolds manor, complete with fireplaces and chandeliers. The prime rib dinners, including potatoes, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding, are bountiful and consistently excellent. Meanwhile, the martinis are reliably large and stiff (complete with a sidecar), adding to the whole mystique.
1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-885–4605Known For
- Worthy martinis
- Ambience of a London high-society club
- Leaving you too full for dessert
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23. Jardinière
$$$$ | Hayes Valley | FrenchFamed chef Traci Des Jardins’ restaurant is so sophisticated you may as well be eating at the nearby Opera House. An eye-catching curving staircase leads to an oval atrium, where locals and out-of-towners alike indulge in French-Californian dishes, such as foie gras terrine or sorrel soup. Downstairs is the bar, with artisanal cocktails and smaller plates.
300 Grove St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-861–5555Known For
- French technique
- Pre-opera dining
- Romantic ambience
Restaurant Details
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24. Kokkari Estiatorio
$$$$ | |Satisfy your craving for outstanding Greek taverna food—albeit at luxe steak house prices—from a dizzying selection of mezes such as stuffed grape leaves to main courses that showcase Athenian standards like moussaka, lemon-oregano chicken, and grilled lamb chops. There’s a lively after-work scene in this chic farmhouse setting with wood-beamed ceilings, a roaring wood oven, and candlelight. Service is doting for its many well-heeled regulars (but tends to be less so for other guests).
200 Jackson St., San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-981–0983Known For
- Grilled octopus
- Whole fish entrées
- Semolina custard wrapped in phyllo
Restaurant Details
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25. La Folie
$$$$ | Russian Hill | FrenchChef-owner Roland Passot's whimsical cuisine takes center stage at this small, très Parisian establishment. The dining room is decorated in warm woods and copper tones, while the prix-fixe menus are served in three, four, or five courses. Dishes may include John Dory with artichoke barigoule and a sunchoke fritter, or a terrine of pig's feet, lobster, and sweetbreads. Vegetarians will be happy to discover a menu of their own. La Folie Lounge next door has cocktails and small plates on the menu—you can also order à la carte off La Folie's menu.
2316 Polk St., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-776–5577Known For
- Creative French cuisine
- Prix-fixe menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
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26. La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
$$$$ | |Right on the water's edge, this casually chic outpost, global mega-chef Gastón Acurio's first outside Peru, imports the signature flavors of his home country's cuisine to San Francisco. Fresh seafood is a big draw here, including a long list of ceviches and the can't-miss causas (whipped potatoes topped with a choice of fish, shellfish, or vegetable salads).
San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-397–8880Known For
- Pisco cocktails
- Beautiful back patio
- Empanadas and tiradito (a dish with raw fish)
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27. Le Colonial
$$$$ | Union Sq. | VietnameseHigh-priced Vietnamese food meets high style at this French-colonial time machine. Stamped-tin ceilings, period photographs, and tropical plants are the backdrop for the menu, which includes a selection of fried or fresh appetizer rolls. Downstairs are two large and rather formal dining rooms. Anything goes upstairs in the lively lounge: you can eat appetizers, listen to live music, or just sip a cocktail and take in the scene. Plenty of locals find the dining room stuffy—and expensive—but are quick to defend the lounge.
20 Cosmo Pl., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-931–3600Known For
- Atmosphere
- Cocktails
- Spring rolls
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28. Maybeck's
$$$$ | Marina |This California-cuisine-centric restaurant might be named after the architect of the nearby Palace of Fine Arts, but it's very much a hip place for contemporary cooking. The menu wildly varies in terms of inspiration, from charred avocado to truffle spaghetti, but each dish is compelling and consistently executed perfectly. A horseshoe-shaped bar anchors the dining room and produces some of the neighborhood's finest cocktails.
3213 Scott St., San Francisco, California, 94123, USA400–8500Known For
- Fantastic desserts
- Beef Wellington on Wednesdays
- Pasta
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
29. Miller & Lux
$$$$ | Mission Bay |A splashy contemporary steak house attached to a basketball arena? It sounds like a bizarre combination, but it truly works at chef Tyler Florence's restaurant on the side of the Chase Center. Servers wear suits, the Caesar for two is tossed tableside, and French onion soup is adorned with shaved truffles, yet the restaurant is hardly stuffy and really emphasizes seasonal ingredients more than decadence. Pricey dry-aged steaks might be the menu centerpiece, but there are many tempting options for diners not interested in beef.
700 Terry A. Francois Blvd., San Francisco, California, 94158, USA415-872–6699Known For
- Perfectly balanced Manhattans and martinis
- Steak with green peppercorn Bordelaise sauce
- Posh, sharp design headlined by curved leather booths
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30. Mister Jiu's
$$$$ | Chinatown |Brandon Jew's ambitious, graceful restaurant offers the chef's delicious contemporary, farm-to-table interpretation of Chinese cuisine that sometimes tweaks classic dishes with a California spin (hot-and-sour soup with nasturtiums) or enhances fresh produce with unique Chinese flavors (local asparagus with smoked tofu). The elegant dining room—accented with plants and a chrysanthemum chandelier—provides beautiful views of Chinatown, while the menu breathes new life into it.
28 Waverly Pl., San Francisco, California, 94108, USA415-857–9688Known For
- Sea urchin cheong fun (rice noodle rolls)
- Standout cocktails
- Large-format roast duck with pancakes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
31. Mourad
$$$$ | SoMa |With Mourad's stunning, grand design, it's easy to get distracted from the intricate cocktails and excellent cooking served here on the ground level of the magnificent 1920s art-deco PacBell building. However, chef-owner Mourad Lahlou is the great voice for his native Morocco's cuisine in the Bay Area, and this restaurant is his showcase, where dish after dish is as splendid as the bathrooms' tile work and the chandeliers above the dining room. Ask for a downstairs table; the mezzanine seating lacks the design and atmosphere of the rest of the space.
140 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-660–2500Known For
- Glass-enclosed wine cellar "bridge" above the bar and dining room
- Family-style chicken and short rib dinners
- Duck basteeya (a sweet-savory pastry)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
32. Niku Steakhouse
$$$$ | SoMa |The idea of a chic, contemporary steak house didn't really exist in San Francisco before this runaway favorite opened by the Design District's traffic circle. It's one of two high-end restaurants for the popular Omakase Group (the other being nearby luxury sushi bar Omakase), and perfectly balances a menu of creative small plates and flame-kissed mains. The one downside is that none of the steaks are south of $100. But if you're going to splurge on A5 Wagyu beef, this is the place to do it.
61 Division St., San Francisco, California, 94103, USA415-829–7817Known For
- Expense account meat-heavy dinners
- Wagyu fat brownie dessert
- Superb wine and cocktails
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33. Nisei
$$$$ | Russian Hill |As the American child of a Japanese immigrant—the definition of nisei— Chef David Yoshimura wants us to know that there's more to Japanese cuisine than ramen and sushi. At his new, low-key and elegant black-walled restaurant—already awarded its first Michelin star—Yoshimura puts his own creative spin on washoku, traditional seasonal Japanese cooking, to deliver what he calls "Japanese soul food." The multicourse tasting menu may include examples of the bold flavors and stark contrasts he favors such as banana dorayaki (filled pancakes) with caviar and black curry with sweetbreads. The wine pairing is a good bet, as the chef is also a sommelier.
2316 Polk St., San Francisco, California, 94109, USAKnown For
- Inventive Japanese food with a strong flavor profile
- Innovative flavor combinations
- Excellent cocktails at Bar Iris
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
34. ONE65
$$$$ | Union Sq. |It's hard to describe this ode to France's many culinary specialties without a map diagram, as this is a full six-story, four-concept venue just a block from Union Square. The shimmering gem of the house is upstairs, the exquisite fine-dining tasting menu space O' by Claude Le Tohic; the other floors are taken up by a modern cocktail bar (Elements), a more casual bistro and grill (closed for remodeling at time of writing), and a ground-floor bakery and patisserie.
165 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-814–8888Known For
- Cocktails high above the street at moody, urbane Elements lounge
- Patisserie's macarons
- Stellar house-baked breads
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35. Osito
$$$$ | |In an immaculate setting boasting a long communal table, firewood as decor, and an enormous open kitchen, chef-owner Seth Stowaway's complex and invigorating tasting menus change their concept every few weeks. However, the firewood is a hint at the overarching theme of every experience: live-fire cooking incorporated into every dish. That touch of flames might be demonstrated by a more subtle smoke influence in a sauce or delicate, direct grilling for an elaborate meat or seafood centerpiece.
2875 18th St., San Francisco, California, 94110, USA817–1585Known For
- Unique fine dining concept
- Great cocktails and more casual, still live-fire driven bites at adjacent bar, Liliana
- Friendly, impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
36. Pabu Izakaya
$$$$ | |This energetic Japanese dining venue (part of Michael Mina's high-powered group) is a sleek, wonderful place that hosts both date nights and business deals at its tables and cocktail bar. The substantial menu can be overwhelming, so it's best to just graze around the sushi rolls, robata grill items, and a few small and large plates like homemade pork gyoza and miso yaki black cod.
101 California St., San Francisco, California, 94111, USA535–0184Known For
- "happy spoon" oyster with salmon roe and sea urchin
- Stellar sake and cocktail program
- Chef's nigiri and sashimi selections
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
37. Prospect
$$$$ | |This contemporary-minded younger sibling of Boulevard, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions, deserves to be known for its own virtues. The food menu rotates frequently based on the seasons and is a nice mix of elevated snacks like outrageously good chicken-fried oysters and more refined small plates, entrées, and pastas. Cocktails are a particular strength at the lively bar, led by the "Prospector" (scotch, Madeira, and Bénédictine).
300 Spear St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-247–7770Known For
- Prime rib eye roast
- Sleek dining room and bar
- Terrific fries and house-baked Hokkaido milk bread
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch -
38. RN74
$$$$ | SoMa | FrenchCelebrated sommelier Rajat Parr draws oenophiles to this Michael Mina restaurant, named after the highway that crosses through Burgundy (Route Nationale 74). But the market-driven French menu is a star in its own right. Executive chef Michael Lee Rafidi gives equal time to classics, like steak tartare, and more modern dishes, like a chanterelle tart with Asian pear. The clever dining room has a train station motif (wines are listed on large departure boards). A post-work crowd tends to dominate the bar and lounge, while the dining room is welcoming to business diners and those on a date.
301 Mission St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-543–7474Known For
- French-California dining
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. -
39. Robin
$$$$ | Hayes Valley |The classic Japanese omakase experience (the chefs select the sushi and other small bites) gets a seasonal Californian influence at Adam Tortosa's hip, modern restaurant. The raw fish preparations are magnificent, and it's a relative deal where diners can name the price between $109 and $209, depending on their desire to splurge.
620 Gough St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-448–7372-text onlyKnown For
- Exquisite nigiri with creative garnishes
- Caviar–potato chip bite
- Strong sake and wine lists
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
40. Rosemary & Pine
$$$$ | SoMa |The Design District is filled with chic, breezy showrooms and galleries that evoke the California "good life" vibe, like this excellent restaurant from chef Dustin Falcon and the Omakase Group. The menu is a seamless blend of Italian and Californian influences, where vadouvan spaghetti with duck sugo might precede king salmon and a citrus sabayon. It's worth noting that this is the very rare sit-down restaurant that is open for lunch on every weekday in the city, and the patio is a perfect spot for a sunny-day meal.
1725 Alameda St., San Francisco, California, 94103, USA415-757–0594Known For
- Excellent pastas
- Terrific cocktails
- Crispy burrata fra diavolo
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