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A photo of Bambino's Ristorante restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(561)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cole Valley
Booked 1 time today
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.
A photo of Dalida restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(822)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 87 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.
A photo of State Bird Provisions restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3218)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 76 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
A photo of Elena's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(433)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 89 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. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
A photo of Four Kings restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(122)
Price: Expensive
• Cantonese • Chinatown
Booked 32 times today
"The food at Four Kings reads like a metaphor for growing up Chinese in America: you're never Chinese enough for people from China & Hong Kong, and you're not white enough to be American." -- from a recent diner.
A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7825)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 115 times today
DINNER:Tuesday - Sunday5:00 pm – 9:30 pmLUNCH:Friday, Saturday, Sunday11:00 am – 4:00 pmWe are closed on MondaysRESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
A photo of Kokkari Estiatorio restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9099)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 166 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.
A photo of Che Fico San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1859)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 73 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.
A photo of Nopa - San Francisco restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3517)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 122 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.
A photo of Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(849)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 15 times today
***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

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  • Arthurvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    This was first time my wife and I ate at Dalida, and we were not disappointed. The food is meant to be shared so going with a larger group will give you the chance to try more dishes. We started with fresh oysters, and then had the Fattoush salad (beets and persimmons) and the "Braking Bread". We then shared the Anatollan Erishte (Turkish noodles with mushrooms) and the Kayseri Manti (lamb dumplings). Every dish was excellent. The pace of the meal was wonderful and the atmosphere was delightful. They have a very extensive wine list and all price points both by the glass and full bottles. I was interested in some southern European wines I have never heard of and our server gave excellent descriptions. I was not disappointed with my choice. Our server was wonderful, knowledgeable, and gave us great service from when we were seated to when we paid at the end of the meal. I am already looking forward to a future visit.
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    DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
    4.7
  • Karen
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very attentive service, adorable theming, delicious food. Best wine-to-food pairing (in terms of each complementing--nay, _enriching_--the other) I have ever experienced.
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    NightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.7
  • Paula
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A lovely, upscale, Mexican restaurant, with dishes taken to another level. Ambience is great, as well as the service. I got a last minute reservation, and we will be back often…you won’t be disappointed!
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
    4.7
  • Spencer
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    10 out of 10, this place was AMAZING! The blended service of ordering items of the menu and Dim sum style with the carts was fantastic. Our server gave up great advise in only ordering a few things from the menu then waiting for the carts to come around. We went here for my wife's birthday and she was so happy we did. We will for sure be back for another special occasion.
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    State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
    4.8
  • isai
    Los Angeles •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 15, 2024
    Price was perfect besides the mice that started running
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    El TechoPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Mission District
    4.6
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