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1. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7874)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 146 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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2. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo

4.3

Awesome(643)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 24 times today

Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com

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3. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2479)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 40 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

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4. Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4

Awesome(4463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 54 times today

Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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5. Terzo

4.8

Exceptional(2118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 27 times today

Thank you for choosing Terzo! *STANDARD tables that are booked will be placed INDOORS*Indoor reservations may be placed at a high-top table*OUTDOOR tables that are booked will be placed OUTSIDEHeaters are first come first serveWe allow a 15 minute grace period for reservations, please call if you're going to be late. Reservations will be marked as no shows after 15 minutes.

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6. EPIC Steak

4.7

Exceptional(8157)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 83 times today

EPIC Steak is a unique addition to San Francisco’s culinary landscape. Led by acclaimed Executive Chef Parke Ulrich, renowned for his elegant treatment of seafood at Waterbar, Chef Ulrich utilizes similar techniques on meat, creating preparations with a focus on simplicity and flavor.

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7. Fiorella Sunset

4.7

Exceptional(835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sunset District

Booked 46 times today

Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of the Inner Sunset. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting. Our third and largest location of Fiorella also offers rooftop dining and features a full liquor license.

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8. Bistro Ember

4.7

Exceptional(228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Noe Valley

Booked 17 times today

At Ember, we offer local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Mediterranean influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient.

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9. Taksim

4.9

Exceptional(386)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Turkish • SOMA

Booked 29 times today

Taksim is inspired by a modern approach to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Our team has a profound love for Mediterranean gastronomy, a dedication to refinement, and a commitment to using the best ingredients.Taksim focuses on contemporary and often playful versions of classic ideas. Our seasonal menu reflects a fresh gastronomic outlook rooted in memories, where each dish is conceived with a specific culinary philosophy.

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10. Sens Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1353)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 24 times today

Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.Welcome to Sens.

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Gabriel
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fabulous experience, beautiful, rustic venue, good portions, good, and white selection.
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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PoulVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a great meal at Terri and will definitely return.
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TerzoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.8
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dayVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Progress never disappoints. We sat at the bar for a pre birthday celebration and had the best time. First, if you get to have the pleasure of Brent the bartender and server was outstanding in every sense. While making tons of cocktails, he was able to guide us through the menu and pick the best choices for our meal - all with a beautiful grin. The food is above excellent, imaginative, well prepared and presented. Service staff is efficient and just the right amount of friendly. A definite go to!
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The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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4.8
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MariaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our meal was delicious and our waitress Karla gave us excellent service.
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Il Fornaio - BurlingamePrice: Moderate• Italian• Burlingame
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4.4
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RichardVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The food was very good and a good value. We had five people ordered a whole chicken two extra sides and a pizza with drinks. Fed all of us for $120. My wife has a lot of allergies and this menu is well marked.
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Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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4.3

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