Best Seasonal Restaurants in The Castro

175 restaurants available nearby

1. Frances

4.8

Exceptional(3642)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Castro

Booked 27 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.

2. Starbelly

4.5

Awesome(1560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Castro

Booked 24 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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3. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1557)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Castro

Booked 9 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

4. Fable - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2172)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • 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.

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5. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 69 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.

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6. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3209)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 68 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

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7. Nopa - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(3515)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 91 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.

8. The Progress

4.9

Exceptional(2445)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 36 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.

9. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(810)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 46 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

10. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7819)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 91 times today

DINNER:Tuesday - Sunday5:00 pm – 9:30 pmLUNCH:Friday, Saturday, Sunday11:00 am – 4:00 pmWe are closed on MondaysRESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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Dori
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is so good!!! We shared the beet salad, a margherita pizza, the butternut squash raviolis and the gnocchi. I am bot generally a fan of gnocchi but these were pure heaven! Okenty of ootions for our vegetarian party of 4. Drinks and dessert werre a smash hit too!
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Lindsay
California Central Coast •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is the second time visiting Fable and both times have been good. The small tables directly next to the “Forest” are a little close together. When I was seated, already pretty close to my table, another diner got frustrated with the space available for their chair at the table behind me. When I tried to get up to leave; it was pretty tight with not much space. Food was delicious and cocktails are good during brunch. Have not been for dinner.
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Fable - SFPrice: Moderate• Californian• Castro
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4.7
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Harvey
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
We appreciate the heater lamps in a chilly and windy day!
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StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• Castro
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4.5
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
This is a great restaurant, food, service, and atmosphere make it feel both special and comfortable.
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Canela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Castro
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4.8
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Dawonvip
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Stunning meal and ambiance. Well balanced menu and ever bite was delicious.
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FrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Castro
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4.8

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175 restaurants available nearby

1. Frances

2. Starbelly

3. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4. Fable - SF

5. Che Fico San Francisco

6. State Bird Provisions

7. Nopa - San Francisco

8. The Progress

9. Dalida

10. Zuni Cafe

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