Best Casual Restaurants in Chinatown

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1. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Chinatown

Booked 16 times today

"The food at Four Kings reads like a metaphor for growing up Chinese in America: you're never Chinese enough for people from China & Hong Kong, and you're not white enough to be American." -- from a recent diner.

2. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 93 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

3. Z & Y Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 7 times today

Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office of the Consulate General of China in San Francisco.Z & Y Restaurant is an award winning and Michelin Guide recommended San Francisco Chinese restaurant which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.San Francisco residents, as well as tourist and dignitaries from all around the world come to Z & Y Restaurant for business lunch, dinners, special events and to order our fast and reliable Chinese take out.At Z & Y Restaurant, we prepare delicious Chinese cuisine that is full of flavor. We consider ourselves to be the best Chinese food restaurant around and with one bite from our amazing menu, we are confident you will feel the same. We invite you to come in and become a new loyal customer.

4. Tosca Café

4.6

Exceptional(149)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 7 times today

A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"

5. Sisterita

4.5

Awesome(90)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 29 times today

We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the freshest, most flavorful dishes possible. Our menu features seasonal produce and house-made bread, and we're particularly excited to offer our signature Voilà French Toast Brioche, which is quickly becoming a local favorite. For something a little more unique, try our Alcatraz Escape shrimp omelet, and of course, no brunch is complete without a warm bowl of our classic French Onion soup. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick bite during the workweek, we invite you to join us in our cozy, inviting space and experience the warm hospitality of Sisterita.

6. Café Sebastian

4.0

Excellent(4)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 7 times today

Cafe Sebastian is a relaxed, all-day cafe located adjacent to the iconic Transamerica Building in San Francisco. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore, Cafe Sebastian offers a carefully curated menu featuring freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and savory dishes that highlight Kilgore’s signature approach to approachable yet refined flavors. With a focus on casual, friendly service in a warm atmosphere, the cafe is an ideal destination for patrons seeking quality dining in the heart of the city.

7. The Vault Garden

4.3

Awesome(674)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 15 times today

Hi Neighbor!Enjoy our tented outdoor dining room located on the Plaza Level of the 555 California St. Building. The Vault Garden offers an all day menu highlighting American cuisine. The Garden also offers a spacious and comfortable lounge and bar that is available for walk-ins.We provide a rain resistant, temperature controlled outdoor dining room for all of our guests. Blankets are available upon request should you be chilly.

8. The Third Floor

4.2

Awesome(50)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 5 times today

The Third Floor is our modern take on the classic hotel lobby restaurant and bar, offering a light-filled, upscale environment for locals and travelers alike to gather over brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and a contemporary twist on traditional afternoon tea. Inspired by California's rich bounty, the restaurant features fresh, seasonal menus, a state-of-the-art coffee bar, and a beverage program showcasing Northern California beer, wine, and bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements.

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9. The Barrel Room - San Francisco

4.5

Awesome(283)

Price: Expensive

• International • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 1 time today

We're happy to announce that we are reopening! We are now accepting reservations for October 18th, 2022 and beyond. The Barrel Room offers guests a unique experience with our regionally focused rotating menus. Our menus feature the cuisine, wines, and spirits of regions from around the world, changing each quarter. Our wine list offers our guests small-production, responsibly farmed wines from iconic and influential producers organized into flights or by the glass.Join us for our current focus: the wines and cuisine of Spain. This menu will be available through October.

10. Fusion Dumpling

4.7

Exceptional(23)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chinatown

Booked 2 times today

A NEW TAKE ON TRADITIONAL DUMPLINGSNestled in the heart of Chinatown in San Francisco, Fusion Dumpling is a Shanghai Dumpling House with a menu fusing Szechuan, Shanghai, and Northern delicacies.Our take on a traditional dumpling combines Chongqing-Szechuan Bun style Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai soup dumpling pan-fried buns, and Northern-style dumplings to create a “Flavored in one” dumpling unlike any other. Chef Du and his team, known best for savory soup dumplings, presents a menu for both the adventure seeker and traditional Chinese food lover alike. From mini hot pots, noodles and rice, and private home cuisines, to classic dishes and of course dumplings – the new menu is exploding with flavor.Each dish is made to order. Seating is limited. Peak times can lead to wait times. Reservations are recommended.

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San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great time - Wayfare is a “commonplace” for us to catch up. Great experience as usual and anticipated.
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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thomas
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love this place for lunch. I take people here all the time to introduce them to this hidden gem of a place.
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SisteritaPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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Philip
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome food and terrific staff to help guide us with choices) recommendations.
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Four KingsPrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Chinatown
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4.6
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Seanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I've always love the food at Tosca, and have been coming here for over a decade. I was more impressed than usual last night with the service. We were a table of 9 people and felt like we were being taken care of by friends who anticipated what we needed. Can't wait to return.
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Tosca CaféPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Beach
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4.6
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LizP
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
The food and service was amazing. We took some friends and they were impressed! Love those green beans.
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Z & Y RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6

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289 restaurants available nearby

1. Four Kings

2. Wayfare Tavern

3. Z & Y Restaurant

4. Tosca Café

5. Sisterita

6. Café Sebastian

7. The Vault Garden

8. The Third Floor

9. The Barrel Room - San Francisco

10. Fusion Dumpling

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