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1. Spruce
4.7
Exceptional(5478)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights
Booked 61 times today
Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!
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2. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(16013)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 233 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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3. Harris'
4.8
Exceptional(5599)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Russian Hill
Booked 52 times today
Harris’ is the quintessential steak house experience. We offer dry-aged, mid-western beef, outstanding martinis, and an award winning wine list. In our lounge we have live jazz nightly.Although the lounge is available for more casual dining, we do have a dress code in the main dining room: please, no shorts, t-shirts or sportswear.
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4. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3318)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 73 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
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5. Dalida
4.7
Exceptional(1028)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 109 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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6. Che Fico San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(1960)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 76 times today
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
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7. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3601)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 101 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
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8. Elena's
4.6
Exceptional(640)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 145 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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9. Octavia
4.7
Exceptional(2667)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights
Booked 31 times today
Octavia is a go-to place for special occasions, as many reviews praise it for its inventive, delicious meals, perfect ambiance, and outstanding service. It's a place where every dish is excellent and every staff member is knowledgeable and welcoming. The restaurant's creativity, sustainability, and elegant yet relaxed atmosphere make it a memorable spot for any celebration.
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10. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4301)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 128 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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