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1. BISTRO 888
4.8
Exceptional(1795)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • SOMA
Booked 12 times today
Contemporary upscale Restaurant and Bar "BISTRO 888" in downtown San Francisco offers a modern Californian Cuisine designed by Executive Chef Norma Whitt. Along with serving delicious entrees using local ingredients, BISTRO 888 offer guests and extensive selection of wines, craft beer, and hand-crafted cocktails.
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2. Causwells
4.6
Exceptional(552)
Price: Moderate
• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 36 times today
Established in 2014 and reopened in 2022 with a reimagined interior, seasonal menu, and unique cocktail program, Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro rooted in the northern California style of cooking. Chef Adam Rosenblum draws from his diverse background to create a comforting menu that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients influenced by classic American dishes, European inspiration, and the American South. The cocktail menu from Beverage Director and Managing Partner Elmer Mejicanos redefines the American bistro, pulling inspiration from reimagined classics to seasonal offerings, to tableside experiences. Stop by Causwells’ new art deco-inspired space to enjoy a deliciously unique cocktail and smash-style Americana Cheeseburger – some say it’s the best in the country!
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3. AKIKOS
4.7
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 18 times today
Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.
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4. The Empress by Boon
4.2
Awesome(1420)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 16 times today
Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive contemporary dishes infused with Cantonese flavors. The spacious restaurant occupies the former location of Chinatown’s celebrated Empress of China with striking city views. Reimagined by Chef Boon and team, the Empress was brought back to its former glory by embracing modern design elements while incorporating restored original features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the beloved location.
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5. Park Tavern on Washington Square
4.0
Excellent(94)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Beach
Booked 36 times today
Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties. As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.
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6. Gary Danko
4.9
Exceptional(1713)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 28 times today
Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.
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7. Omakase
4.8
Exceptional(387)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 5 times today
Omakase offers a curated, fixed-price tasting menu designed to engage all your senses. This culinary journey introduces the diverse flavors of Japanese cuisine, featuring fish flown directly from Japan. Specializing in Edomae-style sushi—a traditional preparation with modern touches—Omakase creates a fun, relaxed dining atmosphere. Thank you for entrusting your experience to our chefs and choosing Omakase. We look forward to serving you.
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8. COQUETA - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3426)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 62 times today
Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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9. Nightbird
4.7
Exceptional(853)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 5 times today
Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax. Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.
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10. Level III
3.7
Very Good(398)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Experience social food and modern cocktails at a new level - Level Three. An exciting and sophisticated dining experience inside the JW Marriott San Francisco. This chic restaurant and lounge features a menu of delicious sharable plates crafted from the freshest, local, seasonal ingredients complemented with an extraordinary cocktail menu custom-created by an acclaimed local mixologist. Situated on the third floor lobby level of the hotel highlighted by a 16 story atrium, you can dine on extravagant plates like Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict, Croque Madame, Avocado Toast, "The Burger", Artisinal Grilled Cheese, Filet Mignon, and our Daily Catch!

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  • ElaineVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were a party of 10 and the service was attentive. Server reviewed the menu with us and pointed out some recommendations and his favorites. Overall food, beverage and service were great!
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    Park Tavern on Washington SquarePrice: Expensive• Californian• North Beach
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    4
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Akikos is as close to a seaside table in Japan with bountiful choices of all the delicacies of the Pacific Ocean. Sushi was prepared with attention accenting the fish's natural flavor with ginger or wasabi. We had 2 birthdays to celebrate and Akikos' staff provided extra service to celebrate!
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    AKIKOSPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• SOMA
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    4.7
  • Sarah
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Delicious food and wonderful staff! We loved the view, the experience, and the meal was just enough without being too much. Fun cocktails and we added the crispy duck. A must!
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    The Empress by BoonPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Chinatown
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    4.2
  • JessicaS
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Came in with a hankering for a burger. Got the Fancy Pants and added bacon and a fried egg. Was delicious and killed the craving. I will say it was a bit pricey but was delicious nonetheless.
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    CauswellsPrice: Moderate• American• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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    4.6
  • KVIP
    Toronto / Ontario •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    Outstanding server. Very professional and courteous. Though it was a lunch booking, we were not rushed. He made sure we are served with drinks and have needed time to review the menu. Both tomatoes and mushroom soups were yummy. The salad portion was generous too.
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    BISTRO 888Price: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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    4.8

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