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1. Nopa - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(3543)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 76 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. Harborview Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(1447)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 103 times today
Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team
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3. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4226)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 129 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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4. Curio
4.3
Awesome(301)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Mission District
Booked 15 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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5. Wilder SF
4.3
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 13 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. Fable - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2190)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 58 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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7. Firefly Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3009)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Noe Valley
Booked 27 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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8. Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge
4.5
Awesome(1370)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 43 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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9. Starbelly
4.5
Awesome(1583)
Price: Moderate
• American • The Castro
Booked 46 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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10. Wayfare Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(7840)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 56 times today
Wayfare Tavern is a beloved spot for comfort food in San Francisco. The menu is praised for its classic comforts like fried chicken and mac and cheese. As one reviewer said, 'Loved this place food is the ultimate comfort food with great ambience.' The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it a go-to for a hearty meal.
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  • LINDSAY
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This restaurant is a must if you’re in San Fransisco. The revolving menu keeps it fresh and exciting and all of the food is of high quality and amazing taste. The service was incredible.
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    Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
    •
    4.6
  • Michelle
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Perfect dinner - delicious pasta, fish and burger meals thoroughly enjoyed by our party of 3. The service by our waiter Dickie was professional, delightful, attentive with fun humor too. His back up crew was efficient in serving as well as clearing. We had a most enjoyable evening at this great old time San Francisco restaurant and we look forward to returning hopefully soon.
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    Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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    4.7
  • MarciaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    When the music started in the restaurant it got too loud and we moved over to the bar section
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    CurioPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Mission
    •
    4.3
  • Helen
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    Lovely ambiance!! I requested ,on Open Table a window view for a table of 10. We got that in a private room. This being a birthday lunch, the privacy was wonderful!!! The food was delicious and served immediately after we were seated! This because we were the first round. Our reservation was 11:00; we were asked if we could vacate the room by 12:30. That was fine since since we were served so quickly (yet courteously). Peking Duck with buns..superb! All other dim sum items outstanding and authentic. Suggestion: If you have a large party of 10 or more, go early!!! The restaurant was bustling with every table occupied by 11:00 that morning!
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    Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.5
  • MelissaO
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    Went to Wilder SF for Christmas dinner. My wife had the prime rib special and I had the pork chop dinner. Both were amazing. The pork chop had a wonderful sweet and salty flavor—no complaints on anything! We did the roast cauliflower for an app and they were super thoughtful of my allergies and skipped the flash fry since calamari goes in it (seafood allergy) and let us know it would take just a touch longer. Appreciated the safety and communication. We finished with affogato for dessert which is served in a waffle cone. A little twist on a classic. I wouldn’t normally like a waffle cone with it but it made it perfect to split with my spouse who really enjoys that part. Great place. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Wilder SFPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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    4.3

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