Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in South San Francisco

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1. Buon Gusto

4.6

Exceptional(955)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 3 times today

Good News! We will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day. More Good News! Buon Gusto has also reduced its menu prices in the spirit of being a good neighbor of the community.We are an authentic Old School Italian restaurant serving the Bay Area for the past 35+ years. We offer an excellent Wine list, a Full Bar, Background Music and a professional but relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere to create an Enjoyable Dining Experience.We cater to travelers, families, romantic couples, and our many loyal local patrons. Ask about our special banquet menu. Let us work with you to plan a memorable event featuring great food and wine hosted in one of our private rooms—ideal for business or family gatherings of any kind.

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2. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.4

Awesome(4981)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 72 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

3. Gintei

4.5

Awesome(500)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • San Bruno

Booked 5 times today

GINTEI is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant waiting to delight you with fresh fish from Japan's esteemed Tsukiji market, elegant ambiance, and attentive service.

4. Amoura Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(465)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • South San Francisco

Booked 7 times today

Amoura is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the owners’ Palestinian heritage, and shaped by its location in Northern California. The cuisine incorporates dishes and ingredients from across the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey showcasing the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region. Everything is prepared fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality produce, meats, and seafood available, including local and organic products whenever possible. With the Shihadeh family’s warm hospitality, a visit to Amoura is like being welcomed into their home for a family feast centered around good food and company.

5. La Collina

4.6

Exceptional(303)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Millbrae

Booked 2 times today

La Collina serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. At La Collina’s, we strive to give each of our guests an outstanding dining experience, whether you’re here on a romantic date, or family and friends gathering. La Collina Restaurant serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. La Collina Italian restaurant is a family run restaurant since 1996. It`s is an upscale Italian restaurant with a full bar specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. At La Collina Restaurant, you will enjoy Authentic Northern Italian food, including exquisite seafood dishes, pasta, veal, organic salads.

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6. Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(4)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Millbrae

There is a new face for a modern Indian cuisine and full bar experience in Millbrae. We offer fine dining option as well as a full bar experience to cater both families for elegant quiet dining and a fun, happening bar with good music and sports on TVs.

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7. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15764)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 310 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.

8. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(425)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 72 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. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

9. Foreign Cinema

4.8

Exceptional(8785)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 97 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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10. Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4829)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 93 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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Patrishia Annvip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My family had a pleasant, memorable experience at Benihana last night! We’ve had dinner here multiple times, but last night was one of our favorites! Our chef, Zane, perfectly cooked our food at a good pace and kept us entertained with his hilarious jokes and impressive tricks. We hope to get him as our chef again the next time we dine here!
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Benihana - Burlingame, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Burlingame
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4.4
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PamH
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was delicious and service was great.
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La CollinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Millbrae
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4.6
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Karla
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Delicious food and gracious service. They were also helpful in letting me know which menu items are gluten free .
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GinteiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• San Bruno
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4.5
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Sue
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
Really great food - as always at Amoura. The service wasn't great and the noise level was off the charts with a few large parties while we were there. I was part of a party of five and we couldn't hear each other. The staff are very nice, but not efficient with their service. Also I noted on my reservation that this was for a birthday and, despite ordering 3 desserts, no candle or acknowledgement. My bad for assuming, but disappointed.
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Amoura RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• South San Francisco
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4.8
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JefferyE
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 27, 2024
Waitress was very attentive, didn't miss a thing! I love the decor and ambience. Good classic Italian fare, not over-priced.
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Buon GustoPrice: Expensive• Italian• South San Francisco
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4.6

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167 restaurants available nearby

1. Buon Gusto

2. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

3. Gintei

4. Amoura Restaurant

5. La Collina

6. Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

7. House of Prime Rib

8. Elena's

9. Foreign Cinema

10. Original Joe's Westlake

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