San Francisco Restaurants
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1. Boulevard
$$$$ | |Celebrated local chef Nancy Oakes' high-profile, high-priced eatery in the historic 1889 Audiffred Building has been attracting well-dressed locals and flush out-of-towners since 1993. A striking belle époque interior (originally designed by Pat Kuleto and later touched up by Ken Fulk, both star local architects) is the setting for sophisticated American food with a French accent and a distinct local California produce twist. The main dining room has a three-course set menu with several options in each course, while most of that menu is available à la carte in the bar area.
1 Mission St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-543–6084Known For
- Any pork chop preparation
- Polished service
- Lively bar area
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential -
2. GOZU
$$$$ | |Chef-owner Marc Zimmerman's first personal restaurant project is the city's most compelling beef-centric dining experience. Elaborate small dishes, several of which incorporate prestigious Wagyu beef elements (blood, fat, or obscure parts, for example), make up a captivating tasting menu served to diners, most of whom are seated at a U-shaped counter that overlooks a centerpiece robata grill.
201 Spear St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-523–9745Known For
- A steak restaurant that isn't a typical steak house
- Japanese whisky list
- Ultra high-end yet relaxed dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
3. Angler
$$$ | |Immaculately fresh seafood and a wood-burning hearth are the centerpieces of this bustling yet luxurious sibling to Saison. The menu descriptions might be brief, but it's really all about the ingredients and impeccable technique—whether it's a grilled hand-dived scallop or the signature thinly sliced potato with Sonoma cheeses—fulfilling their full potential on the plate with a few smart embellishments.
132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-872–9442Known For
- Taxidermy-filled back room with Bay Bridge views
- Tuna tartare with tomato jelly
- Instagram-favorite radicchio salad
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4. Coqueta
$$$ | |With its Bay Bridge views and stellar Spanish tapas, celebrity chef Michael Chiarello's San Francisco restaurant is a big hit that’s equal parts rustic and chic, a lively destination for both small bites and larger meals. Toothpicked pintxos (small snacks) like quail egg with sausage are a tasty way to start, but the real draws are the inventive cocktails, luscious paella, and dazzling selection of cured meats.
San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-704–8866Known For
- Smoked salmon montadito (a small sandwich)
- Sangria from a porrón (a pitcher that people also drink from)
- Churros with chocolate
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
5. Epic Steak
$$$$ | Embarcadero | Steak House"Epic" describes it all, from the outsize dining room and the mile-wide bay view to the slabs of meat grilled over an open fire, and, alas, the prices. For an Epic experience at a fraction of the price, head upstairs to the Quiver bar for the "3 B's," a half-pound burger, a brownie, and a Bud.
369 Embarcadero, between Folsom and Harrison Sts., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-369–9955Known For
- Bay views
- Steakhouse favorites
- Steak-house favorites
- High prices
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6. Grande Crêperie
$ | |The team behind French baking sensation Le Marais serves some of the greatest savory buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in the Bay Area at a kiosk on the water side of the Ferry Building. It's the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch, or a dessert snack. Fillings range from traditional ones like Nutella or ham and Gruyère, to more atypical choices such as cherry tomatoes and burrata.
Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, 94105, USAKnown For
- Mushroom and cheddar galette
- Chocolate crêpe with local fruits
- Exquisite pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
7. Hog Island Oyster Company
$$ | |A thriving oyster farm north of San Francisco in Tomales Bay serves up its harvest at this raw bar and restaurant in the Ferry Building, where devotees come for impeccably fresh oysters and clams on the half shell. Other mollusk-centered options include first-rate clam chowder, grilled oysters, and steamed mussels and clams; the kitchen also makes one of the city's best grilled cheese sandwiches.
1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-391–7117Known For
- Crowds slurping dozens of oysters
- Local produce salads
- Superior Bloody Mary
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
8. La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
$$$$ | |Right on the water's edge, this casually chic outpost, global mega-chef Gastón Acurio's first outside Peru, imports the signature flavors of his home country's cuisine to San Francisco. Fresh seafood is a big draw here, including a long list of ceviches and the can't-miss causas (whipped potatoes topped with a choice of fish, shellfish, or vegetable salads).
San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-397–8880Known For
- Pisco cocktails
- Beautiful back patio
- Empanadas and tiradito (a dish with raw fish)
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9. One Market
$$$ | |A three-decade-old favorite for business lunches and special dinners, this white-tablecloth spot caters to suits brokering deals and well-dressed romantic dates, who carve their way through upscale dishes accented by local produce and often intricate sauces. Its menu skews seasonal and meaty, and its largish bar, which offers its own food menu of New York deli–style dishes and numerous cocktails, is popular for Financial District/pre-commute happy hour.
1 Market St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-777–5577Known For
- Tasty fried chicken
- Tonya Pitts's standout wine program
- Butterscotch pudding
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
10. Peaches Patties
$ | |San Francisco has very few Caribbean restaurants, but luckily locals and tourists can try some excellent Jamaican cuisine from Shani Jones' catering company-turned-permanent kiosk on the Embarcadero sidewalk side of the Ferry Building. Homemade patties (savory pastries filled with meats or vegetables) are the namesake signature dish, complemented by the island's iconic jerk chicken and frequently a hearty stew or two.
Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA562–7589Known For
- Curry chicken patties
- Sorrel (a hibiscus beverage) or ginger beer to drink
- Lunchtime deal of a patty, plantains, and side of vegetables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
11. Pier 23 Cafe
$$ | |Beer arrives at your table in buckets at this waterfront café-saloon, which has ample seating at plastic tables on a wooden deck. Although you'd expect to sit elbow to elbow with fishers, you're more likely to share the space with twenty- and thirtysomethings drawn by the cocktails and casual seafood and sandwiches from the kitchen, and of course the prime vantage point for gazing across the bay.
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-362–5125Known For
- Clam chowder
- Live music
- Key West–like vibe on the bay
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner -
12. Prospect
$$$$ | |This contemporary-minded younger sibling of Boulevard, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions, deserves to be known for its own virtues. The food menu rotates frequently based on the seasons and is a nice mix of elevated snacks like outrageously good chicken-fried oysters and more refined small plates, entrées, and pastas. Cocktails are a particular strength at the lively bar, led by the "Prospector" (scotch, Madeira, and Bénédictine).
300 Spear St., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-247–7770Known For
- Prime rib eye roast
- Sleek dining room and bar
- Terrific fries and house-baked Hokkaido milk bread
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch -
13. Red's Java House
$ | |For a real cup of joe without any sense of pretension, join the savvy dock workers, carpenters, and young suits at decades-old Red's Java House, where the coffee typically follows a cheeseburger and a beer and the gorgeous view of the East Bay is priceless.
Pier 30, San Francisco, California, 94105, USAKnown For
- Throwback mid-century atmosphere
- No lettuce or tomato on the burgers
- Hearty breakfast dishes
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14. Waterbar
$$$$ | |Come for seafood with a view: sky-high aquariums dominate the dining room, and the bay is just beyond, but the biggest attraction is the food. Every fin and shell of the sea, from the oak-roasted striped bass to the black cod from the Mendocino Coast, is sustainably sourced. Speaking of that view, no restaurant has a more prime vantage point of the Bay Bridge than this one, though the full dining-with-a-view experience is more enjoyable on the patio or in the spacious front dining room than in the rather dim rear dining area. For a steak house with a view, head to Waterbar's next-door sibling, EPIC Steak.
399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-284–9922Known For
- Cured fish and iced shellfish starters
- Always feels like a celebration
- Delightful Pat Kuleto–designed interior
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