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1. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15835)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 257 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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2. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.8
Exceptional(9152)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 124 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.
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3. Sushi Ran
4.8
Exceptional(2328)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Sausalito
Booked 58 times today
WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKEOUT FROM 5:00PM - 9:30PM. LET US JOYFULLY NOURISH YOUR BODY AS WELL AS YOUR SPIRIT. Sushi Ran is a longstanding Japanese restaurant located in Sausalito, California that specializes in sushi. The restaurant prepares menu items utilizing fresh fish delivered from Tokyo daily and features a casual, family friendly dining atmosphere.Sushi Ran serves lunch and dinner daily and features an extensive menu offering of moriawase, maki, nigri and sashimi, vegetables, soup, cool plates and hot plates. Cool and hot plate options at the restaurant include Hokkaido scallop crudo, miso Wagyu beef, big eye tuna tartare, asari clam, braised beef tongue and organic chicken. Nigri and sashimi options featured at Sushi Ran include tuna, yellowtail, white fish, beef, mackerel, eel salmon, shellfish, caviar, toro tataki and more.
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4. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4207)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 96 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.1
Excellent(1999)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 7 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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6. Wayfare Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(7823)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 86 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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7. Trestle
4.8
Exceptional(2769)
Price: Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 25 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.
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8. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(8500)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 118 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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9. China Live
4.7
Exceptional(3216)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 128 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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10. A16 - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(5034)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 72 times today
A16 is a hot spot in San Francisco, recognized for its Michelin and James Beard Awards. The restaurant is praised for its warm hospitality, great food, and outstanding service. Reviews mention the delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff. A16 brings the traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco, serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and local meats and seafood dishes. The chic, rustic/modernist venue provides a cozy, inviting atmosphere that keeps patrons coming back.
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  • Paul
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I had a wonderful lunch today at Original Joe's. My server Sedat was outstanding and had great suggestions for menu items. I strongly recommend the Pineapple Punch (n/a), Joe's House Made Ravioli, and the Butter Cake. This was the best meal of the trip!
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    Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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    4.7
  • Angela
    California Central Coast •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing dining experience for my husband's birthday. Daria was our server and was excellent. We loved her suggestions on the menu as well. We enjoyed the octopus (best I've ever had), lamb meatballs, Gigantes, Smelt, and the goat stew to finish. We were absolutely stuffed and definitely slept like babies! Everything was stunning. I've heard such wonderful things before coming here, and they had exceeded my expectations.
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.8
  • Taffy
    New Mexico •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We returned for a second visit this holiday season; it was wonderful. Got adventurous and had the creamed corn. I noticed my daughters snuck more than an initial half teaspoon taste. It was very, very good. Not watery creamy. This had a nice texture. Try it! The prime rib was exceptional. I had the smaller portion. One daughter had the thinner slices. One daughter had the regular cut. All were sumptuous! Had a baked potato instead of the mashed. It was yummy. We ordered an apple crisp to share between the three of us. It was delicious with a nice amount of apple slices hidden under the topping and surrounded by the usual warm spices. Our server was great! She was friendly, attentive but didn’t hover. Thank you all for a wonderful evening! I may not be back for a while. Palo Alto daughter is moving to Duarte. CA this summer. If she needs help moving, we’ll have to do a farewell visit at House of Prime Rib. Again, thank you!
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.8
  • Dylan
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The miso cheesecake is fireeeee. So was the bottle of Tarusake that we ended up pairing with all four courses we had
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    Sushi RanPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Sausalito
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    4.8
  • SamanVIP
    Philadelphia County •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Dec 2024
    We loved the live musical performance! The tropical atmosphere feels like being on vacation in Hawaii!
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    Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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    4.1

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