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Bon Delire
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(220)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(9,244)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(16,012)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 4
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(638)Forest Hill / West Portal - 5
Foreign Cinema
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(8,905)Mission District
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STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(1,377)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.7(164)Chinatown - 3
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,318)Western Addition - 4
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,028)Presidio - 5
Nopa - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,601)North Panhandle / USF
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A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,064)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 2
Octavia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(2,665)Pacific Heights - 3
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,850)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 4
Angler San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(297)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Trestle
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,820)Financial District / Embarcadero
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L'Ardoise
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(3,405)French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.8(1,587)Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.
Cafe Mystique
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(41)We feature American, Italian and Mediterranean dishes using fair-trade products from local markets. Every plate that comes out of our kitchen is rich in authentic flavors and ingredients.
Thanks for dinning at Cafe Mystique where you find a delicious and fresh gourmet food.Blind Butcher
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.6(532)Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.
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- OTOpenTable DinerSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoIncredibly charming and attentive staff. Delicious food.More infoL'ArdoisePrice: Expensive• French• The Castro•4.8
- SSamVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAlways amazing food and service. A true neighborhood gem.More infoFrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• The Castro•4.8
- CCalWest Palm Beach •440 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat tapas tasting with substitutes for dietary needs. Lots of value priced wines and we found one Juan Gil blend we enjoyed. Only negative was a very loud table next to ours, but fortunately they ate quickly and left!More infoCanela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• The Castro•4.8
- BBrettVIPChicago / Illinois •12 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoLove Fable best food and ambience in the Castro - service impeccable as well !More infoFable - SFPrice: Moderate• Californian• The Castro•4.6
- JjasonSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoEnjoyable, casual, no frills setting for yummy food and drinks served with friendliness.More infoStarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• The Castro•4.6
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The neon-lit Castro Theater is a historic anchor for this happy and humorous hood, where storefront names are as cheeky as they are descriptive, and the sun always seems to be shining. Bustling bars with strong libations line Castro street, and there are a host of delicious options if you’re in the mood for new-American, Californian, or Italian fare. Nighttime is definitely party time, with flair at the forefront, and weekend brunch often serves as a decadent continuation of those festivities.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Castro is L'Ardoise
The best vegan restaurants in Castro are Fable - SF, Frances and Starbelly
The best vegetarian restaurants in Castro are Frances, Fable - SF and Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Castro are L'Ardoise, Cafe Mystique and Frances
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Castro are Fable - SF, L'Ardoise and Lark
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