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Best Restaurants for Foodies in Sunset District

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4.6
Exceptional(3515)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 91 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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4.8
Exceptional(3642)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 28 times today
At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.
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4.8
Exceptional(8785)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 92 times today
Foreign Cinema is a foodie's paradise in San Francisco. It combines Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with independent films, creating a unique dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'fresh and delicious' food, 'exquisite' ambiance, and 'attentive service'. The menu changes throughout the year, ensuring a new and exciting culinary experience each time. The outdoor courtyard screening of 35mm films at dusk adds a charming touch to the place.
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4.9
Exceptional(2445)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 44 times today
The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
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4.7
Exceptional(1854)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 71 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(787)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 30 times today
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.
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4.7
Exceptional(819)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 3 times today
Nightbird offers a 6 Course 6 Bite Menu, from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge and 6% Heathy SF. Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.
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4.4
Awesome(135)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 23 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.
A photo of Sushi Hakko restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(268)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 7 times today
Sushi Hakko is a foodie's paradise, as evidenced by the rave reviews. The restaurant is renowned for its top-notch sushi experience, with a unique blend of Edo-mae style and Western skill. The dishes are exceptional, with one reviewer mentioning the 'super high-end omakase' and another praising the 'tasting menu at the sushi bar'. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, making for an overall delightful dining experience.
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4.6
Exceptional(10894)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 81 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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Discover best foodies restaurants in Sunset District

Nestled in the scenic Sunset District of San Francisco, the dining scene caters to foodies with a diverse array of culinary offerings that emphasize quality and creativity. Restaurants here are renowned for their innovative approaches to dining, often featuring locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainable practices. The area is a hotspot for those seeking a blend of traditional and contemporary flavors, making it a vibrant dining destination. Each establishment in the Sunset District provides a unique gastronomic experience, assuring an enticing menu and exceptional service that meet the high expectations of food enthusiasts. The ambiance across these eateries varies from cozy and intimate to lively and bustling, accommodating a variety of dining preferences. For food lovers exploring San Francisco, the Sunset District offers a memorable culinary journey with its rich variety of food options that promise to satisfy diverse palates. This neighborhood's dining establishments not only reflect the local culture but also contribute to the area's charming and inviting atmosphere, making each meal a delightful discovery.

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