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1. Nopa - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(3516)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 90 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
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2. Waterbar
4.6
Exceptional(10894)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 52 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.
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3. Curio
4.4
Awesome(290)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Mission
Booked 2 times today
Curio is a bar and restaurant that honors all things unconventional. Located next to The Chapel, the Mission’s most prominent performance venue, the space brings together some of life’s greatest pleasures – well-crafted cocktails, regional American food, and live music. The eclectic space draws inspiration from the building’s past as a mortuary, exploring the mysterious themes of life and time.
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4. Fable - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2173)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Castro
Booked 20 times today
Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.
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5. Wilder SF
4.4
Awesome(54)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 4 times today
Wilder, founded in 2020, is inspired by our time spent traveling and exploring the outdoors. We've created a sophisticated menu of casual international comfort food that's best shared. Featuring an approachable menu of seafood skillet plates, hearty salads, and delicious meat and vegetable dishes.
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6. Firefly Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2996)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Noe Valley
Booked 16 times today
We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.
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7. Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge
4.5
Awesome(1359)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 23 times today
Named "S.F's's Hottest Rooftop" by S.F. Magazine, join us 120 feet above Market Street where the energetic chic of a European terrace meets laid-back vibes of California cool. Now serving an all-day menu and new daytime cocktails featuring vibrant flavors, original combinations, and unique bitters and syrups.Credit card requiredThis restaurant requires a credit card to secure this reservation. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $25 per person.
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8. Starbelly
4.5
Awesome(1560)
Price: Moderate
• American • Castro
Booked 14 times today
Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.
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9. Sessions at the Presidio
4.5
Awesome(1955)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 17 times today
The name “Sessions” comes from the British term “session beers”. During WWI in England, munitions workers had long breaks often taken at the pub where they enjoyed pints of ale with lunch and lively conversation. Sessions has a unique partnership with Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. Chef receives deliveries from the Ranch of their fruits, vegetables, herbs & olive oil. The meats and seafood served at Sessions are always naturally raised and sustainably harvested. With these ingredients, Chef creates refined and approachable dishes which reflect a sense of the place.Skywalker Ranch has given Sessions access to Skywalker Vineyards Estates with wines from both their Marin County Estate & Chateau Margüi in Provence, France. Take a peek to see the collection and learn more. www.skywalkervineyards.comCheers!
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10. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4163)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 87 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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