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4.7
Exceptional(3251)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 139 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
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4.6
Exceptional(320)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Korean • Western Addition
Booked 28 times today
Korean Tapas Restaurant. Inspired by traditional Korean cuisine...not traditional Korean cuisine.The Korean word ‘Bansang’ refers to the style of table setting for the kings and nobles of the Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom that prospered for more than five centuries. At Bansang, we wish to serve all of our guests with the same care and sincerity as the chefs did for their royalty in those times past.Korean fare is built around enjoying various distinctive types of dishes simultaneously rather than in separate courses, as this allows every person to experience continuously changing flavor combinations unique to Korean culture. Our guests can expect a modern, creative perspective on this traditional style of Korean cuisine.
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4.7
Exceptional(2624)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights
Booked 44 times today
Octavia is a perfect spot for a date night. With reviews raving about the 'cozy and romantic ambiance', 'inventive and delicious' food, and 'excellent service', it's a place to celebrate a special occasion. The 'elegantly appointed outdoor parklet' provides a beautiful setting for an intimate dinner. The 'creative menu featuring local influenced ingredients' and 'spectacularly crafted dishes' keep the food lovers coming back.
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4.7
Exceptional(224)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pacific Heights
Booked 50 times today
Serving up a simply straightforward (and straight-up savory) menu of Northern Italian classics like risotto, fresh pastas, crostini, antipasti, and verdure, an extensive wine list highlighting the best biodynamic and organic wines from Italy and Northern California, and world class cocktails from the bar, The Tailor's Son is a love letter to Italy woven from a different cloth.
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4.0
Excellent(3174)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Japantown
Booked 48 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.
A photo of The Anchovy Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(842)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Western Addition
Booked 25 times today
From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.
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4.4
Awesome(50)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Western Addition
Booked 3 times today
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Japan Town, Hed 11 embarks on a mission to redefine Thai cuisine for this city. The restaurant offers an exquisite 11-course tasting menu with a rotating theme, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable dining experience with every visit. From the traditional Thai menu to the exploration of seafood and the flavors of Southern Thailand, each theme is a celebration of authenticity, innovation, and the rhythm of the seasons.
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4.8
Exceptional(1757)
Price: Moderate
• French • Pacific Heights
Booked 21 times today
Florio offers a variety of trattoria & bistro classics; a "greatest hits" of rustic cafe food- including Steak Frites and pan-roasted heirloom Chicken.We feature a market-to-table local fish offering daily (as available). Simple dishes such as Seafood Stew and house-made seasonal Pasta round out the comforting menu. Veal, Pork & Ricotta meatballs are an everyday favorite with our regulars! The menu changes daily to make the most of local, seasonal, organic meat, fish, and produce. A small but savvy wine list of exceptional Napa producers, Italian specialties, and French vintners competes at the amiable bar with an admirable selection of pastis, select eau de vie and traditional spirits from around the world.
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4.7
Exceptional(888)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 135 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 Starlite restaurant
4.4
Awesome(170)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 27 times today
Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.
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  • jenniferVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Wonderful service and creative and delicious dim sum styled offerings. Our only complaint relates to the portion sizes, especially the vegetable dishes. The brussel sprout plate had approximately six brussel sprouts and another dish had five tiny bites. Surprisingly, the meat dishes were more generous, though obviously more expensive. A bit more generosity in the vegetable department would be appreciated.
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    State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
    4.7
  • Roxana
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Delicious food, everything we ordered was exceptional, quality ingredients, well prepared and delicious.
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    The Anchovy BarPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Western Addition
    4.9
  • Heather
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    This was the best meal I have had in a while! Inventive dishes with great flavor, yet very accessible and well priced for the quality. It was fun to have smaller tapas plates to share and be able to try more delicious dishes!
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    BansangPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Korean• Western Addition
    4.6
  • Audrey
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    The food quality at Octavia is very high. The chefs really know what they’re doing. We had a pre-fixe menu for Christmas Eve dinner and they accommodated dietary restrictions with advanced notice. They actually called a few days in advance of the reservation to confirm the dietary restrictions which was really nice. We had 9 courses I think and they were all delicious. My favorites were the soup and the pasta dishes. The service was also very good, the servers were very attending and accommodating. There was one dish I didn’t eat much of because it had radicchio in it which I don’t like, and our server offered to have the kitchen make me a replacement dish with a different lettuce instead. The only negative of Octavia is that it feels very cramped. The space is small and they squeeze in a lot of tables so you’re sitting basically on top of other diners and it’s a little awkward. Everything else was great though. I would definitely recommend Octavia as a good place for special occasions or bringing out of town visitors.
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    OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
    4.7
  • Denissa
    Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 23, 2024
    We visited this restaurant for a special occasion, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The servers were incredibly friendly and polite, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was also very accommodating of our food preferences, and every dish we tried was delicious and beautiful! The main dishes were filing and satisfying. To make our celebration even more special, they surprised us with personalized cards, a small gift, and a delicious cake! We can’t recommend this place highly enough!
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    Hed 11Price: Very Expensive• Thai• Western Addition
    4.4
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