Best Casual Restaurants in Financial District / Embarcadero

290 restaurants available nearby

1. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Chinatown

Booked 38 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 78 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. Sisterita

4.5

Awesome(91)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 24 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.

4. The Third Floor

4.3

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.

5. Café Sebastian

4.0

Excellent(4)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 4 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.

6. The Vault Garden

4.3

Awesome(674)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 8 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.

7. Le Parc Bistrobar

4.7

Exceptional(62)

Price: Moderate

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 2 times today

Le Parc Bistrobar is a delightful French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned 2-star Michelin Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary escapade that perfectly complements the city's refined tastes. The menu at Le Parc Bistrobar is a tribute to classic French cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that bring out the rich, traditional flavors in every dish. The lounge bar provides a wide variety of wines and cocktails to enhance the gourmet experience.

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8. Orafo at Four Seasons Embarcadero

4.2

Awesome(47)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 4 times today

Meaning “goldsmith” in Italian, Orafo brings a tradition of craftsmanship to every dish and cocktail while paying tribute to San Francisco’s Gold Rush past. From fresh-made pastas, to locally sourced seafood and dishes made for sharing, the menu features Italian classics expressed through California’s bounty of local farmers and purveyors. Orafo is located on the Lobby Level at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero.

9. Toy Soldier

4.0

Excellent(111)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

CALIFORNIA & COMFORT CUISINE ON BELDEN PLACE Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lounge & outdoor dining area. We're serving up fun, military-inspired specialty cocktails and a wine program emphasizing Northern California. All libations have a focus on small producers and growers - our regional rotations will explore all the best California has to offer. Most importantly, we're offering up our pride & joy, our home-made beer - Toy Soldier IPA, brewed on-site in our brewery downstairs below the bar.

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10. 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.

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Melissavip
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This place is a hidden gem in the city. The ambiance and decor is adorable! It's the perfect place for brunch/lunch with your friends. You won't be disappointed.
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SisteritaPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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ChuckKvip
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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kevin
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
everything was as it should be, and as expected. the physical space is amazing - it must have cost several fortunes to create it. the spiral staircase with bronze totem is a thing to marvel at. one odd thing: one of our waiters asked us several times, 'is everything treating you ok?' or, 'how is everything treating you?' funny that we should remember that, but it is an odd question to get from a waiter. it's neither good nor back, just odd. we would not hesitate to return.
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The Third FloorPrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.3
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Rishivip
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great spot! Loved the food and service - get the scramble w trout
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Café SebastianPrice: Moderate• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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Pennivip
San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Extremely loud and we were there at 6:30 The food is most delicious. Each dish has its individual flavor. We must return and try other items
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Four KingsPrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Chinatown
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4.6

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290 restaurants available nearby

1. Four Kings

2. Wayfare Tavern

3. Sisterita

4. The Third Floor

5. Café Sebastian

6. The Vault Garden

7. Le Parc Bistrobar

8. Orafo at Four Seasons Embarcadero

9. Toy Soldier

10. The Barrel Room - San Francisco

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