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1. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4164)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 86 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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2. Sushi Ran
4.8
Exceptional(2308)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Sausalito
Booked 38 times today
WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKEOUT FROM 5:00PM - 9:30PM. LET US JOYFULLY NOURISH YOUR BODY AS WELL AS YOUR SPIRIT. Sushi Ran is a longstanding Japanese restaurant located in Sausalito, California that specializes in sushi. The restaurant prepares menu items utilizing fresh fish delivered from Tokyo daily and features a casual, family friendly dining atmosphere.Sushi Ran serves lunch and dinner daily and features an extensive menu offering of moriawase, maki, nigri and sashimi, vegetables, soup, cool plates and hot plates. Cool and hot plate options at the restaurant include Hokkaido scallop crudo, miso Wagyu beef, big eye tuna tartare, asari clam, braised beef tongue and organic chicken. Nigri and sashimi options featured at Sushi Ran include tuna, yellowtail, white fish, beef, mackerel, eel salmon, shellfish, caviar, toro tataki and more.
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3. Poggio
4.7
Exceptional(6189)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sausalito
Booked 65 times today
Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Created by Larry Mindel, who also founded numerous other restaurants in the Bay Area and beyond, Poggio has been ranked among the very best Italian restaurants since it opened. Led by Executive Chef and Partner Ben Balesteri, Poggio’s daily changing menus use the best available local ingredients including dishes inspired by the seasonal bounty of our local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and the traditional methods of Italy, including wood-fired ovens, house made pastas from scratch and a wide variety of dishes serving guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We’re honored to have been awarded a Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin guide in 2017, 2018, and along with being named Best Italian restaurant in Marin County by Marin Magazine in 2021.
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4. Collina
4.9
Exceptional(173)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Russian Hill
Booked 4 times today
GO TO RESY FOR MORE RESERVATION TIMES!We are a quintessential neighborhood restaurant located on Hyde and Pacific in Nob Hill. On the iconic cable car line. We serve Italian food in a charming and cozy space. Menu by Chef Anthony Florian, executed by Chef Dennis Diaz. Consisting of handmade pastas using the freshest local ingredients available. You can expect classic dishes with some contemporary ones. Please don't drive if thats an option as parking is very difficult. We have the most romantic and inviting dining room in SF.If you can't find the time you're looking for please give us a call 1.415.775.1542. Call us for parties larger than 4.Collina is Seven Hills little sister Restaurant.
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5. The Trident
4.4
Awesome(2114)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sausalito
Booked 4 times today
The Trident Restaurant is located "on the water" in historic Sausalito, CAOur heated outdoor decks provide a sensational dining experience with spectacular San Francisco bay views. Our outdoor deck is also dog friendly. Inside is an incredible recipe of art and architecture, complemented with a resemblance of an old yacht. The ceiling mural was original to the Trident and painted by Dave Richards, creator of Janis Joplin’s infamous 1965 Porsche Cabriolet. On the outside deck, discover one of the most stunning restaurant waterfront views on the west coast, which boasts the skyline of San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner
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6. Wildseed
4.7
Exceptional(114)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 81 times today
We're bringing San Francisco a 100% plant-based restaurant with a menu of fresh, flavorful and hearty food full of all the ingredients you need and none of the ones you don't - to satisfy all your cravings and keep you feeling good. Because every meal is an opportunity to choose better. Better for you, better for the planet.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.
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7. Angelino Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1020)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sausalito
Booked 9 times today
We are open for indoor and outdoor seating and curbside pickup Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 - 9:00 pm. To view our full menu and daily specials, visit our website at www.angelinorestaurant.com. Please call us at (415) 331-5225 to place an order or order online for curbside pickup.Angelino Restaurant strives to give each customer a peek into Italy's spirit: delicious food, world-class wine, and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Experience the rich culture of Italy through the superb cuisine, friendly atmosphere, and warm hospitality of the Ancona family and the staff of Angelino Restaurant. Executive Chef Alfredo Ancona excels at blending traditional Italian flavors with high-quality local ingredients. Chef Alfredo crafts our menu to highlight the freshest ingredients each season has to offer. Freshly baked bread, house-made pasta, and locally caught seafood are among the highlights of what new and old customers love to enjoy with us.
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8. Aurora - Sausalito
4.2
Awesome(283)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sausalito
Booked 1 time today
Family owned and operated. Fresh Homemade Pastas, Award Winning Pizzas and Wild Seafood. Great food and service. Very intimate and casual restaurant.
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9. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
4.5
Awesome(3650)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 17 times today
ZAGAT 2015"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."
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10. Le Central
4.7
Exceptional(2111)
Price: Expensive
• French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 25 times today
Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for five decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Located on the edge of the Financial District, Union Square, and Chinatown in a rare one story brick building adorned with its iconic pink neon sign and crowned by a vintage “Tabac” sign. Step into this charming restaurant and be transported to a Parisian brasserie. With exposed brick walls, original imported brass bar, stained glass features, and cozy banquettes topped with brass railings. The atmosphere invites you to unwind and enjoy delicious French fare and exceptional wines and cocktails in an upscale, yet casual environment. Enjoy French classics like steak-frites, escargot, onion soup, and our world famous Cassoulet. Le Central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a taste of “La Belle Vie”!!!

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