Restaurants near Thornton State Beach

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4874)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 64 times today

After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

2. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(465)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 78 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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3. Firefly Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3003)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Noe Valley

Booked 21 times today

We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.

4. Ofena

4.8

Exceptional(43)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Parkside

Booked 19 times today

“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef. Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!

5. Fiorella Sunset

4.7

Exceptional(830)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sunset District

Booked 52 times today

Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of the Inner Sunset. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting. Our third and largest location of Fiorella also offers rooftop dining and features a full liquor license.

6. La Ciccia

4.7

Exceptional(2715)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 19 times today

We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.

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7. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

4.9

Exceptional(1454)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 10 times today

ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.

8. Lupa Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(1065)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 10 times today

Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano Coppola creates a seasonal menu featuring classic dishes from his home in Rome.The menu is based on the Italian tradition of preparing food - combining simplicity with the best ingredients of the season, including quality olive oil, locally grown local vegetables and fruits, and seasonal specials of seafood, poultry, meat and game. Our bread and pastas - gnocchi, tagliatelle, pappardelle, tortelloni, and ravioli are homemade on premise.In addition to the regular menu, our specials menu features different soups, antipasti, pastas, and main courses.Beyond a passion for authentic Roman cuisine, our friendly Italian staff work from their hearts to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.

9. Chou Chou Bistro

4.3

Awesome(2377)

Price: Moderate

• French • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 4 times today

ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.

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10. Pacific Catch - Sunset District

4.7

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Sunset District

Booked 19 times today

Full remodel completed July 2022 with transformed New Bar and Dining Room but same great hospitality, food and drinks Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.

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Kath
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful evening at Ofena! Our large group celebrated 5-years of co-founding a neighborhood nonprofit. The Ofena team made this so special! From the festive Schramsberg sparkling rose to the delicious desserts and everything in between, we were delighted. The private room is beautiful and perfect for family or work events.
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OfenaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Parkside
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4.8
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HollyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fourth time I’ve been there. Had something different each time I’ve come and have enjoyed everything. The staff is wonderful and I’m looking forward to coming back again soon.
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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SusanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The holiday experience is in full swing at Joes of Westlake. It’s beautifully decorated. The waiters were bustling around, very busy. We had a 3 pm reservation and they seated us by a lovely open fire pit. The only drawback was that our waiter left and as far as we could tell, a new waiter did not take his place until we called someone over to us to ask about our waiter. We were told he left, and two other waiters came to help us. So it all worked out in the end.
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Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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4.8
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Roti continues to offer excellent food and very friendly service at extremely attractive prices. The drinks were good too!
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Roti Indian Bistro - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.9
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Amber
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Oct 2024
I love this place great any kinda of party 🥳 the staff gose above and beyond!!!!
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Dave & Buster's - Daly CityPrice: Moderate• American• Daly City
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4.5

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Original Joe's Westlake

2. Elena's

3. Firefly Restaurant

4. Ofena

5. Fiorella Sunset

6. La Ciccia

7. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

8. Lupa Trattoria

9. Chou Chou Bistro

10. Pacific Catch - Sunset District

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