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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 9 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. Clay Oven Indian Restaurant - West Portal
4.0
Excellent(94)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Welcome to Clay Oven Indian Restaurant. We are located in West Portal and Saint Francis woods. We offer a mix of modern style with traditional roots. From our handmade paintings of rich colors representing the incredible Indian culture to our fabulous interior and stylish décor. Come listen to our romantic music and dine on our copper dishes on which we prepare delicious authentic Indian dishes using a centuries old traditional Clay Oven method of cooking that allows us to quickly char roast meats, poultry, and seafood at up to 1000 degrees. The Tandoori oven also bakes traditional nan breads crisp or chewy. All entrees are individually prepared to your specified taste and seasoning. We can easily accommodate 72 people for both lunch and dinner service. Come and experience our refined customer service and the highest standard of dining brought to you by our attentive staff and our fabulous food.
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5. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15963)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 173 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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6. Foreign Cinema
4.7
Exceptional(8868)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 126 times today
Foreign Cinema is a beloved neighborhood gem in San Francisco's Mission District. It's a unique dining experience combining Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with independent films, creating an airy, chic atmosphere. Reviews rave about the inventive food, attentive service, and fantastic ambiance. One reviewer said, 'Foreign Cinema is one of those extraordinary gems in an ever changing culinary world.' Another highlighted, 'It’s definitely a classic place to visit if you’re looking for a great date spot or some nice solo dining.' It's an oasis in a neighborhood that's not to be missed!
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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. Little Original Joe's -- Marina
4.8
Exceptional(72)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 88 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!
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9. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1946)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 79 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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10. The Progress
4.8
Exceptional(2509)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 56 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • UnicornFoodie
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2023
    The Clay Oven has been a favorite of mine for many years. Whether I order take out, dine in, or delivery, the food is always hot and delicious. I recommend this place to everyone, it's a restaurant that you have to try.
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    Clay Oven Indian Restaurant - West PortalPrice: Moderate• Indian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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