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1. Buon Gusto
4.5
Awesome(955)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South San Francisco
Booked 3 times today
Good News! We will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day. More Good News! Buon Gusto has also reduced its menu prices in the spirit of being a good neighbor of the community.We are an authentic Old School Italian restaurant serving the Bay Area for the past 35+ years. We offer an excellent Wine list, a Full Bar, Background Music and a professional but relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere to create an Enjoyable Dining Experience.We cater to travelers, families, romantic couples, and our many loyal local patrons. Ask about our special banquet menu. Let us work with you to plan a memorable event featuring great food and wine hosted in one of our private rooms—ideal for business or family gatherings of any kind.
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2. Amoura Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(474)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • South San Francisco
Booked 5 times today
Amoura is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the owners’ Palestinian heritage, and shaped by its location in Northern California. The cuisine incorporates dishes and ingredients from across the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey showcasing the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region. Everything is prepared fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality produce, meats, and seafood available, including local and organic products whenever possible. With the Shihadeh family’s warm hospitality, a visit to Amoura is like being welcomed into their home for a family feast centered around good food and company.
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3. Benihana - Burlingame, CA
4.3
Awesome(5077)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Burlingame
Booked 84 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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4. Gintei
4.4
Awesome(507)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • San Bruno
Booked 2 times today
GINTEI is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant waiting to delight you with fresh fish from Japan's esteemed Tsukiji market, elegant ambiance, and attentive service.
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5. La Collina
4.6
Exceptional(319)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Millbrae
Booked 4 times today
La Collina serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. At La Collina’s, we strive to give each of our guests an outstanding dining experience, whether you’re here on a romantic date, or family and friends gathering. La Collina Restaurant serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. La Collina Italian restaurant is a family run restaurant since 1996. It`s is an upscale Italian restaurant with a full bar specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. At La Collina Restaurant, you will enjoy Authentic Northern Italian food, including exquisite seafood dishes, pasta, veal, organic salads.
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6. Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar
4.2
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Millbrae
There is a new face for a modern Indian cuisine and full bar experience in Millbrae. We offer fine dining option as well as a full bar experience to cater both families for elegant quiet dining and a fun, happening bar with good music and sports on TVs.
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7. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15963)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 173 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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8. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(594)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 160 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. Foreign Cinema
4.7
Exceptional(8868)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 126 times today
Foreign Cinema is a beloved neighborhood gem in San Francisco's Mission District. It's a unique dining experience combining Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with independent films, creating an airy, chic atmosphere. Reviews rave about the inventive food, attentive service, and fantastic ambiance. One reviewer said, 'Foreign Cinema is one of those extraordinary gems in an ever changing culinary world.' Another highlighted, 'It’s definitely a classic place to visit if you’re looking for a great date spot or some nice solo dining.' It's an oasis in a neighborhood that's not to be missed!
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10. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.8
Exceptional(9204)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 165 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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  • Aleli
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Old time Favorite but the teppanyaki is a shorter time now
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    Benihana - Burlingame, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Burlingame
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    4.3
  • Alex
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    What an amazing Valentine’s Day experience. The food was absolutely amazing. 5’s across the entire board. Presentation, taste, ambient, wine taste, all of it was amazing and I can’t wait to come back.
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    Amoura RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• South San Francisco
    •
    4.8
  • Lira
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The amaebi and Hokkaido Scallops were my favorite. They were fresh and had a hint of sweetness. We also had the Chutoro and chicken-age, they were exquisite!
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    GinteiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• San Bruno
    •
    4.4
  • Anthony
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Good food — excellent calamari over a bed of lettuce appetizer & very good minestrone soup, delicious & very hardy veal marsala that comes w/ mash potato, polenta& veggies. The 3 medallions of veal were prepared just right & tender “submerged” in the “complex” thick sauce w/ mushrooms! The lamb shank is tasty & easily comes off the bone with knife & fork. However, the edges of the lamb seem to be “over done” & “scourged” so are hard to chew. The mash potatoes & veggies are good compliments to the dish. The pinot noir paired well with both dishes. The creme brûlée dessert was excellent along with a cup of the strong Cafe Americano!
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    La CollinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Millbrae
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    4.6
  • JohnVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 1, 2025
    Nice environment, friendly staff, home cooked food! Best of all, if you’re not a big eater, half-orders are available on many dishes!
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    Buon GustoPrice: Expensive• Italian• South San Francisco
    •
    4.5

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