Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in North Beach

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1. Park Tavern on Washington Square

3.8

Excellent(45)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Booked 40 times today

Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties. As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

2. Bocconcino

4.8

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 25 times today

Bocconcino, a chic Italian restaurant in San Francisco, combines classic and modern elements. It features an elegant ambiance with a cozy patio. , the menu showcases traditional Italian dishes with innovative twists using local ingredients. Highlights include handmade pastas, gourmet entrées, and indulgent desserts. The wine list pairs Italian and Californian selections with the cuisine. Bocconcino's attentive service, regular culinary events, and commitment to sustainability make it a unique culinary destination in the city's vibrant dining scene.

3. Barbara Pinseria

4.5

Awesome(177)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 7 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

4. Causwells

4.6

Exceptional(532)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 37 times today

Established in 2014 and reopened in 2022 with a reimagined interior, seasonal menu, and unique cocktail program, Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro rooted in the northern California style of cooking. Chef Adam Rosenblum draws from his diverse background to create a comforting menu that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients influenced by classic American dishes, European inspiration, and the American South. The cocktail menu from Beverage Director and Managing Partner Elmer Mejicanos redefines the American bistro, pulling inspiration from reimagined classics to seasonal offerings, to tableside experiences. Stop by Causwells’ new art deco-inspired space to enjoy a deliciously unique cocktail and smash-style Americana Cheeseburger – some say it’s the best in the country!

5. Trestle

4.8

Exceptional(2781)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 33 times today

Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

6. Gary Danko

4.8

Exceptional(1655)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 32 times today

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

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7. The Empress by Boon

4.5

Awesome(1385)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 18 times today

Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive contemporary dishes infused with Cantonese flavors. The spacious restaurant occupies the former location of Chinatown’s celebrated Empress of China with striking city views. Reimagined by Chef Boon and team, the Empress was brought back to its former glory by embracing modern design elements while incorporating restored original features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the beloved location.

8. AKIKOS

4.9

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 10 times today

Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.

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9. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 68 times today

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

10. Nightbird

4.6

Exceptional(834)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 14 times today

Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax. Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.

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Jessica
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very good food and service, located in a great spot, will return!
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CauswellsPrice: Moderate• American• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.6
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THOMVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
hat a treat that this neighborhood gem has reopened! The space is gorgeous. The bread was fresh and amazing with the most delicious butter. All the salads, pastas, and meats were PERFECTLY presented and hands down DELICIOUS. I keep a running list of all my favorite things that I eat every year. We are only 8 days into this new year of 2025, but I can already predict that Park Tavern's apple crostata will end up being the best thing that I will have eaten in 2025. I already know this. Yes, it is THAT GOOD. The General Manager, Eric, was spectacularly present, gracious, kind, and attentive. We live in the neighborhood and are already planning our return to Park Tavern -- soon. HUGE THANKS ALL AROUND. The new Park Tavern is an A+++++++++++++++! Bravo!!!!!
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Park Tavern on Washington SquarePrice: Expensive• Californian• North Beach
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3.8
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Juliias
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I was bursting with epicurean joy. I think a long time ago in the Garden of Eden, Trestle’s food would have been served. Human beings will remember that there is colorful, flavorful and spiritually fulfilling food in the world that is not only for billionaires.
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TrestlePrice: Expensive• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.8
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Caroline
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a large group for a friends birthday and the staff was on top of it with drinks and food coming out!
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Barbara PinseriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• North Beach
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4.5
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lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Wonderful! Service was exceptional! Definitely will return and recommend
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BocconcinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Park Tavern on Washington Square

2. Bocconcino

3. Barbara Pinseria

4. Causwells

5. Trestle

6. Gary Danko

7. The Empress by Boon

8. AKIKOS

9. COQUETA - San Francisco

10. Nightbird

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