Best Lunch Restaurants in The Castro

267 restaurants available nearby

1. Starbelly

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • The Castro

Booked 48 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.

2. Fable - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2187)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 21 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.

3. Blind Butcher

4.5

Awesome(499)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 25 times today

Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.

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4. Catch French Bistro

4.2

Awesome(67)

Price: Expensive

• French • Daly City

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to our new French restaurant,where we specialise in exquisite seafood dishes and feature live piano music every weekend.Our Charming venue is located at 2362 market street,San francisco,CA,94114,offering a warm and elegant atmosphere perfect for an unforgettable dining experience.

5. La Mediterranee

4.6

Exceptional(12)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • The Castro

Consistently voted “Best Middle Eastern” and “Best Mediterranean” in the San Francisco Bay Area.Since 1981, La Méditerranée Noe, situated in the heart of the Castro District, has been serving award winning dishes to locals and visitors alike. Mid-East and Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by Armenian and Lebanese family recipes. Each dish is made using only the finest spices and freshest ingredients, and our catering platters are perfect for get-togethers of all kinds. Serving affordable lunch specials, Happy Hour, and dinner specials, our cozy café is always welcoming. Locals love to catch a sunny table at our sidewalk seating for our weekend brunch! With good food at reasonable prices, and service that is always friendly, La Mediterranee Noe is proud to be a bright spot in the community!

6. Lark

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • The Castro

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Lark. Join us at Lark for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that blends the best of modern American cuisine and the rich culinary heritage of Greek Anatolia. Our vibrant and stylish restaurant in Castro District of San Francisco. We look forward to having you!

7. Willkommen

4.7

Exceptional(136)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • The Castro

Booked 1 time today

Willkommen is an indoor Biergarten and casual dining Sausage Haus created by Black Hammer Brewing and Rosamunde Sausage Grill. The sun-dappled interior features 20-foot ceilings, full-height windows, a lush living wall, 14-foot Japanese maple trees, a mural and 40-foot LED sculpture by local artists, a professional sound system, three 4K TVs, and extensive communal seating.Note: Automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 6 or more.

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8. Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • The Castro

Booked 3 times today

Our chef: Arun Dangi has curated modern indian dishes still retaining its authentic flavors and traditional cooking style. Our take on pizza, pasta, salad and sandwiches are incorporated with aromatic herbs and spices used in Indian curries and also cooking method in a flavorful way.

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9. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9139)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 137 times today

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.

10. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7812)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 84 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.

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JohnVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Still really enjoy this place. The food is always good and consistent and hearty. The patio is warm and comfortable and not loud even when full. A great neighborhood spot but worth the drive across town.
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StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• The Castro
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4.5
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LisaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding. Warm and friendly staff. On the ball. From the front of the house to the bussers. But it’s always been that way. My meal was perfection. Steak and eggs, cooked exactly to my specifications. Honestly, the menu is so good it’s hard to decide what to get. Atmosphere is like no where in the city. Rain or shine, dining in a garden, with heaters, is just delightful. Please don’t change Fable. You have my heart (and my tastebuds). 🫶🏻
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Fable - SFPrice: Moderate• Californian• The Castro
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4.7
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Nicolas
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a birthday diner with 10 people at Catch. I have to applaud the service that made us have a great time. Excellent service and friendly atmosphere ! Recommend.
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Catch French BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Daly City
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4.2
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KEVIN
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I would consider this a fine dining restaurant if it weren’t for the fact that they have a DJ at the doorway, playing extremely loud bad remixes of old records. Other than that, our service person was attentive; the food was flavorful; the drinks were well mixed and it has a nice look in the interior of the restaurant.
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Blind ButcherPrice: Expensive• Californian• The Castro
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4.5
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Terry
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Great time and super good food. Great for a big group.
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La MediterraneePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• The Castro
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4.6

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267 restaurants available nearby

1. Starbelly

2. Fable - SF

3. Blind Butcher

4. Catch French Bistro

5. La Mediterranee

6. Lark

7. Willkommen

8. Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

10. Wayfare Tavern

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