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1. Delarosa - Yerba Buena
4.5
Awesome(33)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 17 times today
Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.
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2. Morton's The Steakhouse - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(3783)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 39 times today
What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
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3. Dirty Habit
4.3
Awesome(837)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 5 times today
Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.
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4. Cable 55
3.9
Excellent(22)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 2 times today
In the heart of San Francisco’s popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.
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5. Amber India - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(2890)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 12 times today
At Amber India in downtown San Francisco, we blend the rich traditions of North Indian cuisine with a modern dining experience. Our menu features favorites like butter chicken, aromatic biryanis, and tandoori specialties, all crafted with authentic spices and techniques. Whether you prefer vegetarian dishes or hearty meats, there's something for everyone.Our three-story restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and a lively LED light show behind the bar, offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. We can host up to 140 guests, with a private dining room for gatherings of up to 25. Located near Union Square, Amber India is ideal for a casual meal or special celebration.For over 20 years, we’ve been a beloved part of the Bay Area dining scene, known for our flavorful food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch to experience what makes Amber India a local favorite.
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6. New Delhi Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(633)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 2 times today
New Delhi Restaurant is named one of the best Indian restaurants in USA by New York Times and featured on numerous Gourmet TV Shows. New Delhi Restaurant is famous for delicious Indian food. The menu features signature plant based, vegetarian and vegan dishes by celebrity chef Ranjan Dey. New Delhi Restaurant has catered over 2000 Indian wedding catering and corporate events. During breakfast and lunch New Delhi transforms into a venue for meetings, corporate presentation, team building, private parties and social non profit fundraisers. New Delhi Restaurant is open late, until 12 midnight in San Francisco downtown, Union Square. New Delhi Restaurant is a Historical Legacy Business which helps make up the “Soul of the City”, preserving the unique character of San Francisco. New Delhi Restaurant has served over 2 million guests to date. Make a reservation for a magical San Francisco destination dining experience! Shu Bhojan! (Bon Appetit).
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7. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.9
Exceptional(9099)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 160 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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8. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4165)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 124 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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9. Prospect
4.6
Exceptional(2707)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • SOMA
Booked 14 times today
Prospect is from the team behind San Francisco's acclaimed Boulevard. Partners Nancy Oakes (James Beard award-winning chef/owner of Boulevard), Pam Mazzola and Kathy King, have created a convivial venue that pays tribute to contemporary American cuisine. Whether it's a cocktail and a bite at the bar, a casual meal at the communal table, guests will receive exceptional hospitable service. A warm modern space in the heart of SOMA, Prospect has become an anchor for the community. A separate dining room is available for private events.
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10. The Empress by Boon
4.5
Awesome(1365)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 28 times today
Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive contemporary dishes infused with Cantonese flavors. The spacious restaurant occupies the former location of Chinatown’s celebrated Empress of China with striking city views. Reimagined by Chef Boon and team, the Empress was brought back to its former glory by embracing modern design elements while incorporating restored original features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the beloved location.

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