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Best Restaurants for People Watching in The Castro

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4.6
Exceptional(84)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Castro
Booked 8 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!
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4.7
Exceptional(8838)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 143 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.
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4.8
Exceptional(2479)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 39 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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4.8
Exceptional(62)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 36 times today
Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!
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4.7
Exceptional(9110)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 79 times today
Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.
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4.6
Exceptional(122)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 87 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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4.6
Exceptional(401)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Mission District
Booked 41 times today
El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.
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4.8
Exceptional(239)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 18 times today
Mo-Sat: Food until 9pm, Wine until 10pm Sun: Food until 8:45pm Wine until 9pmSat/Sun: Brunch: 11am-3pm Cultivar San Francisco is an wine-centric farm to table restaurant by Cultivar Wine. The menu is inspired by locally-sourced seasonal ingredients including from our culinary garden at Caspar Estate. The menu complements hand-crafted wines from our Cultivar Winery and boutique wines from California and beyond. Cultivar Wine club flights are available. Cultivar Wine Club members get 20% off their Cultivar wine and Cultivar food. Join our Cultivar Wine Club!Our back patio has a fireplace, heaters and festive lighting, perfect setting for a private dinner or a celebration. Sidewalk tables on Chestnut have heaters, great for people watching and guests with dogs. Seasonal dishes and Cultivar Wines available for take out and to go.Our location is near the Lyon St. entrance to the Presidio, near the Palace of Fine Arts and in the Marina District of San Francisco.
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4.1
Excellent(1313)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 118 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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4.5
Awesome(570)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 65 times today
Flores is San Francisco’s Mexican restaurant serving traditional Mexican food and contemporary cocktails. At Flores, we stay true to our roots, finding inspiration in Mexico’s food, landscape and culture. We’re serious about our food, but we’re even more serious about having fun.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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  • JustinVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Boulevard never fails to impress with its delicious food and outstanding service. We chose it for a special occasion, and the experience was truly exceptional. The staff greeted us warmly and even had a thoughtful card to celebrate our event. The seasonal menu was flawless: we started with a perfectly prepared ahi tuna, followed by a tender filet of beef as the main course. For dessert, I opted for the toffee pudding, which was the ideal sweet ending to an unforgettable evening. I’m already looking forward to our next celebration at Boulevard and another impeccable dining experience!
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    BoulevardPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.7
  • Ina
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We loved the experience! We went with 4 people, everyone was very happy with their food as it was all interesting, creative and delicious! Service was spot on, great ambience though pretty noisy. It's not cheap, we spent 100 dollars per person including the tip for a shared appetizer, an entree and one drink (no dessert ). It was well worth it and we'll surely come back.
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    Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
    4.7
  • dayVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • Lori
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    The booth side seats were not very comfortable. Other than that the service and food was great!
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    Little Original Joe's -- MarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.8
  • GeneVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    We’ve been looking for 27 years for a great Bay Area Greek restaurant with food that my yaya could have served. Found it
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    LarkPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• The Castro
    4.6
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