Best Family Style Restaurants in North Beach

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1. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3282)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 83 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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2. Park Tavern on Washington Square

3.9

Excellent(79)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Booked 33 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.

3. Bocconcino

4.8

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 15 times today

Bocconcino, a chic Italian restaurant in San Francisco, combines classic and modern elements. It features an elegant ambiance with a cozy patio. , the menu showcases traditional Italian dishes with innovative twists using local ingredients. Highlights include handmade pastas, gourmet entrées, and indulgent desserts. The wine list pairs Italian and Californian selections with the cuisine. Bocconcino's attentive service, regular culinary events, and commitment to sustainability make it a unique culinary destination in the city's vibrant dining scene.

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4. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(71)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

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5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.0

Excellent(2023)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 23 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.This booking is for dinner service not for drinks and/or appetizers only. The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.No-show reservations/cancellations for any reason outside of 48-hours will be charged $50 per guest on the evening of the reservation. Each reservation guarantees a table in our dining room for a 2-hour experience.For Parties over 10, contact TongaRoom@Fairmont.com to discuss reservations.

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6. The Empress by Boon

4.3

Awesome(1408)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 13 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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7. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1946)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 66 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.

8. Dalida

4.6

Exceptional(970)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 60 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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9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8534)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 117 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

10. The Post Room

4.0

Excellent(191)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 16 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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Davina
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food. The duck was delicious as was the fire cracker chicken.
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6
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Frank
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great Experience! Food was fantastic and service was great! The red pepper pancake and cod was off the hook! We had a great Valentine’s dinner Glad the Restaurant is back!!
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Park Tavern on Washington SquarePrice: Expensive• Californian• North Beach
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3.9
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Jasmine
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We really enjoyed our experience. The entire staff we encountered were kind and welcoming. The food and drinks were delicious, fresh and served promptly. We also enjoyed the live band, very talented group.
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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4
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Erin
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely amazing food. Great staff, and that grilled octopus appetizer had me as “hello”. We will definitely be back.
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BocconcinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.8
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Samantha
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Exceptional service, we adored our waitors! Food is divine - started with the zucchini fries and olive appetizer, shared the Prosciutto Parm and Rigatoni. Accompanied by their seasonal martini, I couldn’t have been more content.
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Little Original Joe's -- MarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.8

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