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4.7
Exceptional(3231)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 107 times today
China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.
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3.9
Excellent(2015)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 12 times today
A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.
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4.8
Exceptional(2478)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 51 times today
The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
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4.9
Exceptional(3661)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 15 times today
At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.
A photo of Seven Hills restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2460)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Russian Hill
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Seven Hills. We are a rustic neighborhood bistro offering regional Italian food, located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco. We serve great fresh affordable food. Our emphasis is on homemade pastas. Our wine list is small but extremely well thought out and complements our cooking style. We look forward to taking care of you and your guests. If you can not find what you are looking for online please call us directly at the restaurant. See you soon!
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4.8
Exceptional(820)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 37 times today
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.
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4.7
Exceptional(8839)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission
Booked 138 times today
Foreign Cinema is a foodie's paradise in San Francisco. It combines Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with independent films, creating a unique dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'fresh and delicious' food, 'exquisite' ambiance, and 'attentive service'. The menu changes throughout the year, ensuring a new and exciting culinary experience each time. The outdoor courtyard screening of 35mm films at dusk adds a charming touch to the place.
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4.6
Exceptional(10941)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 116 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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4.7
Exceptional(1898)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 78 times today
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8515)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 125 times today
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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  • Tanya
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    duck pate was delicious and the crudo special with citrus and farm girl salad with blue cheese, all extremely tasty. was too full to eat anything else shared with 3 people. also ordered a pasta with broccoli and friends had the pork chop! 2 bottles of wine and a tasty dessert wine as a bonus! Wowwww! Thank you!
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    Seven HillsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Russian Hill
    4.8
  • Stephanie
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a lovely dinner with family. Always enjoy China Live. A great place for locals and visitors alike.
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    China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
    4.7
  • LaurenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    After 15 years Frances is going strong! Beautifully prepared and delicious dishes, attentive but not intrusive service, and a calm and friendly environment are why we keep coming back.
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    FrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• The Castro
    4.9
  • GregoryVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Finally a top notch experience. I’ve been there many times before with tourists and others but this was a date, a real date. The Mai Tais were delicious as was the poke appetizer. Both the basil chicken and salmon were very good, the portion size generous. The entertainment was old time tiki bar. The service was efficient, professional and friendly. The setting? There’s only one Tonga Room, the one that we old time San Franciscans can appreciate.
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    Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
    3.9
  • dayVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The Progress never disappoints. We sat at the bar for a pre birthday celebration and had the best time. First, if you get to have the pleasure of Brent the bartender and server was outstanding in every sense. While making tons of cocktails, he was able to guide us through the menu and pick the best choices for our meal - all with a beautiful grin. The food is above excellent, imaginative, well prepared and presented. Service staff is efficient and just the right amount of friendly. A definite go to!
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    The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
    4.8

Discover best foodies restaurants in North Beach

Experience the vibrant culinary culture of San Francisco's North Beach, a haven for food enthusiasts searching for an authentic dining experience. North Beach, often referred to as San Francisco's Little Italy, offers a variety of restaurants that cater specifically to foodies, ensuring a delightful exploration of flavors. Each restaurant in this locale prides itself on a unique blend of traditional and innovative dishes, often using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to craft meals that leave a lasting impression. The dining scene here is characterized by its exceptional service and warm, inviting atmospheres, making each meal a memorable event. Whether you're in the mood for handmade pastas, fresh seafood, or exquisite desserts, North Beach's culinary offerings are sure to satisfy your cravings. This area is not just about food; it's about creating experiences, where each meal is served with a slice of San Francisco's rich history and culture. For true foodies, North Beach is a must-visit destination that promises not only great food but also an authentic encounter with San Francisco’s gastronomic excellence.

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