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1. Fable - SF

4.6

Exceptional(2208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 37 times today

Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

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2. Starbelly

4.5

Awesome(1592)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • The Castro

Booked 60 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.

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3. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8865)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 97 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.

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4. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3578)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 86 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.

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5. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 90 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

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6. Mr. Digby's

4.6

Exceptional(476)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Noe Valley

Booked 16 times today

Mr. Digbys Bar and Restaurant is the new neighborhood spot in Noe Valley, SF! Join us for elevated American comfort food and classic cocktails in a comfortable, polished setting. We offer dog-friendly sidewalk and parklet seating, bar seating and standard seating. Chronicle rated "Best Food of the Week" 2021.

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7. Delfina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1024)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission District

Booked 56 times today

Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.

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8. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10993)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 100 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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9. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2650)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 14 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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10. Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

4.7

Exceptional(122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Heights

Booked 25 times today

Pizzeria Delfina is a pizzeria that combines the pizza culture of Naples, Italy with that of modern New York City. Neapolitan pizza is a very specific type of pizza, as is that of New York City. By combining the best elements of both, Pizzeria Delfina has created a style of pizza that is all its own. James Beard Award winners Annie and Craig Stall created this restaurant as a way to fuse their two favorite locales and flavors.Pizzeria Delfina's pizza recipes include both classic recipes and new interpretations. There is the traditional panna pizza with tomato sauce, cream, basil and shaved parmesan as well as the clam pie with cherrystones, oregano, tomato, pecorino romano and hot peppers.

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was really wonderful however I asked for a to go box and the waiter ended up taking it away to box it and when I returned home I saw they removed half of my food so I didn't have my full leftovers. That was really disappointing.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.7
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JonathanVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We called with a last minute change to our reservation time and they accommodated us with no hassle. Server was great - food was fantastic! Great wine and cocktail selection.
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StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• The Castro
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4.5
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NancyVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a fabulous meal and experience.. Definitely a must go! Food & service were exceptional..
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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MaryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Harborview never fails me - whether it’s a table for 2, a banquet for 10, or a cocktail party for 100.
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Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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Stephen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a very large party (which is always a hassle for restaurants). The exceptional host helped me from step 1 on the phone with reservations, and all the way through our dining experience. Service was attentive and quick. Food, as always, was wonderful.
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Fable - SFPrice: Moderate• Californian• The Castro
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4.6

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