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1. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(594)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 160 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. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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2. Spiazzo Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1214)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 7 times today
Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.
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3. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco
4.9
Exceptional(1466)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 4 times today
ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.
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4. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15963)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 171 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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5. Harris'
4.8
Exceptional(5571)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Russian Hill
Booked 41 times today
Harris’ is the quintessential steak house experience. We offer dry-aged, mid-western beef, outstanding martinis, and an award winning wine list. In our lounge we have live jazz nightly.Although the lounge is available for more casual dining, we do have a dress code in the main dining room: please, no shorts, t-shirts or sportswear.
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6. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3287)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 74 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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7. Original Joe's Westlake
4.8
Exceptional(4983)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Daly City
Booked 95 times today
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.
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8. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1946)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 78 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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9. Foreign Cinema
4.7
Exceptional(8868)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 126 times today
Foreign Cinema is a unique dining experience that has been praised for its enchanting ambiance, excellent food and attentive service. It's often chosen for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. The outdoor and indoor dining areas, along with the impressive wine list, add to the appeal. The restaurant's commitment to quality and attention to detail has made it a favorite for many.
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10. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3579)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 99 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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  • Margarita
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Food was great, portions was bigger than I remember especially the King Henry VIII. Great value!
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.8
  • JudyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Elena’s has never let me down! Always friendly, always a good time! The calamari frito is a MUST order! It’s tender, light yet crispy all at the same time. All the drinks are top notch but my favorite is the mezcal drink with passionfruit - such a perfect pairing!
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.7
  • ChristopherC
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Roti Indian Bistro is by far one of my favorite Indian restaurants. The food is consistently great, as well as the service and atmosphere. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for all occasions.
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    Roti Indian Bistro - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.9
  • Jennifer
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We celebrated two birthdays and it was everyone’s first time. Our server Michael was incredibly knowledgeable but also super down to earth and made all of us feel comfortable. We don’t usually eat out and don’t have an extensive understanding of wines/ cuts of beef. All of his recommendations were spot on and I would definitely recommend Harris to anyone and everyone. The lobster was heavenly, the executive prime rib was OUT OF THIS WORLD, steak tartare was the best I’ve ever had, and the list goes on. I will definitely be coming back in the next few months! Sorry Maestro’s, we found a new place to dine out 🤣
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    Harris'Price: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Russian Hill
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    4.8
  • Joe
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    AMAZING First time patron dining on Valentine’s Day 2025. Made reservations for 2. Arrived at 6:15 and the dining room was completely packed. From the greet to the bill the dining experience was top notch. Specially curated menu with a wide variety to choose from. We started with the incredible buratta, fig, arugula, prosciutto drizzled with balsamic reduction appetizer My partner had the lamb shank, I had the roast duck both served with risotto and fresh vegetables. Perfectly seasoned lamb shank and duck were falling-off-the-bone tender and ample sized. We opted for 2021 Cab Sauvignon from Castoro which went well with both dishes. Service was AMAZING with Connie. The room was as busy as I’ve ever seen in a restaurant but Connie was polite, professional, and patient - all with a smile. In fact, all the servers and staff deserve a round of applause. Couldn’t have been more impressed with this venue. We’ll be back, for sure…
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    Spiazzo RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.7

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