Best Lunch Restaurants in Sea Cliff

242 restaurants available nearby

1. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 83 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

2. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(425)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 81 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!

3. Starbelly

4.5

Awesome(1560)

Price: Moderate

• American • The Castro

Booked 15 times today

Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.

4. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7819)

Price: Expensive

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

Booked 70 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.

5. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(811)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 64 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.

6. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5365)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 36 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

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7. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6021)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 78 times today

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. (1:30p.m. Sundays). A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

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8. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 22 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!

9. Palm House

3.9

Excellent(554)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 9 times today

Hi Friends, We have gone to a full QR Code ordering system but don't be afraid, our team is available to walk you through any questions you may have! We understand that planning is overrated and spontaneity is the spice of life! That's why we always keep availability for walk-ins of groups of 2 or more. Simply walk in and our friendly team will be happy to accommodate you at the door. We now take limited reservations for groups of 2 or more. Please note that while reservations provide a guaranteed table, we strive to accommodate walk-ins as much as possible. Big groups, no problem! However, during peak hours, there might be a short wait time for walk-in groups. Grab a maitai at the bar or play a game of pool while you wait - and hey, you might even meet someone new. Thank you for reserving with us at Palm House!

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10. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.2

Awesome(2458)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 7 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

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Jake
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere - highly recommend!
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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ChuckKvip
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great time - Wayfare is a “commonplace” for us to catch up. Great experience as usual and anticipated.
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Ronaldvip
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I have eaten many meals at Zuni over decades and the quality has been amazingly consistent over that time. It’s often just what I want to eat. I had a baguette steak that reminded me of France in the 1970s. The prices have definitely increased. It’s not out of line with similar places, but it used to seem cheaper than other places of equivalent quality. No longer. It’s every bit as expensive as other fine dining places if more relaxed than some.
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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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Harvey
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
We appreciate the heater lamps in a chilly and windy day!
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StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• The Castro
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4.5
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Alson
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Upscale Mexican food in the sunset district. Authentic taste and flavors but spice level is scaled down for clientele. Nothing very spicy. Still, food was tasty! Good ambience, excellent service. Clean throughout. This is definitely not the mission district experience, if that’s what you’re looking for. But very good authentic food in a clean, upscale pleasant environment. Not a taqueria!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7

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242 restaurants available nearby

1. Wayfare Tavern

2. Elena's

3. Starbelly

4. Zuni Cafe

5. Dalida

6. Spruce

7. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

8. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

9. Palm House

10. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

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