Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

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House of Prime Rib

4.8

4.8 (15828)

$50 and over

Steak

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

This place never disappoints. Can be a bit loud depending on which room you are in but that’s only because everyone is enjoying themselves and having a great time. Can’t wait til next time.

Brewsters Beer Garden

4.5

4.5 (1218)

$30 and under

American

Petaluma

About the restaurant

Brewsters Beer Garden is located in the historic district of downtown Petaluma. We are an open-air dining restaurant with over 350 seats. Our cuisine is focused on technique driven dishes influenced by Southern Carolina BBQ and a smattering of locally sourced and sustainably raised Petaluma producers and ranchers. Think southern BBQ meets California produce with a refined touch of explosive flavors.

The dining space compliments the food perfectly as guests are treated to outdoor seating in a historic setting, with the comforts of large heat lamps, fire pit, and live music stage. We offer an array of over 30 revolving local craft beers on draft, Sonoma and Napa Valley wine, and a full selection of spirits and cocktails. Brewsters was built for people that want more than just a good meal when they eat, they want a dining experience. We are laid back, kid & dog friendly, and like to have fun.

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Hanzel

Dined 4 days ago

First time there during the holidays and it was beyond expectations. The decorations were amazing and the food and service was great! 10/10!

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Popular dish

Fried Chicken

RH Rooftop Restaurant Palo Alto

4.4

4.4 (447)

$50 and over

American

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford. Enjoy a reimagined menu of enduring classics, along with a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading center fountain sculpted of solid Biancone limestone.

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KimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great place for a celebration! We had a really good time and then staff treated us like we were VIP’s. Can’t wait to go again!

Fogo de Chao - San Jose

4.2

4.2 (3555)

$30 and under

Brazilian

San Jose

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Wayne

Dined 4 days ago

Our server Kian was amazing!!! Very attentive and hospitable! Keep up the great work!!! Food was also delicious

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Experience

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

4.9 (9135)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

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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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful dining experience. The food was again outstanding. Our waiter Frank did an excellent job.

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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

4.8 (6077)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. (1:30p.m. Sundays). A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.

Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326

Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

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Mendy

Dined 3 days ago

High tea is always special at the Rotunda, especially during the holidays. We had great food and service in a beautiful setting.

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La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

4.7 (8496)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

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Alvin

Dined 4 days ago

Always a lovely time and ambience. Dinner for two. Had the Leche de Tigre, beef and mushroom empanadas and the loma soltado. More than enough food.

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

4.8 (4873)

$30 and under

Italian

Daly City

About the restaurant

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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cynthia

Dined 1 day ago

Great service ! professional Fast Food service Our favorite meeting place

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Arancini (Dinner Only)

Wayfare Tavern

4.6

4.6 (7800)

$30 and under

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

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.

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Jena

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great waiter and our food was delicious!

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Mary's Organic Fried Chicken

Foreign Cinema

4.8

4.8 (8808)

$31 to $50

Californian

Mission District

About the restaurant

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.

We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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Tyler

Dined 1 day ago

A culinary treat! Every dish was fusing with flavor and excitement! Such a fun atmosphere with a fun movie playing on the large wall! Why doesn't this restaurant have a Michelin Star?

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner 2024/2025

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