Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Downtown / Union Square

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1. The Parthenon

4.4

Awesome(81)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

2. Bodega SF

4.7

Exceptional(68)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 30 times today

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.

3. Cable 55

4.6

Exceptional(24)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 3 times today

From January 13-16, 2025; to better serve all of our guests, the following policies will apply to all tables.- Dining time limit of 90 minutes- $35 Food & Beverage minimum per person- Automatic 18% gratuity added In the heart of San Francisco’s popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

4. Cafe de la Presse

4.6

Exceptional(1919)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 22 times today

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

A photo of Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar restaurant

5. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

3.9

Excellent(2689)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 1 time today

Since 1995, Zingari has been recognized as the exquisite hidden gem in San Francisco Union Square. Zingari is the perfect place for you to restore and feel at home with your guests. Sip your Spritz or Negroni while you dine on Pappardelle and Ossobuco. Indulge in proper cicchetti or Italian tapas, fresh house-made pastas, and an interesting selection of raw, roasted or grilled meats and fish. The aperitivo bar and wine shop fun Italian classic cocktails and fantastic Italian wines. Private dining is an adventure and available in all of our elegant and modern dining rooms. Dining with live music is an experience available exclusively in the Artist Room. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan selections are available. Zingari has been recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining in San Francisco, best restaurants with vegetarian selection in San Francisco, and best coffee wine lounges in San Francisco. From Italy with love. All welcome.

6. Bouche

4.5

Awesome(1929)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 19 times today

Bouche is a California-French restaurant with an oft-changing seasonal menu created by the renowned Parisian Chef Jeremy Blaringhem. The beer and wine list is centered on small producers from both California and France. Our Kitchen Is Exclusively Offering seasonal Menu.A brunch service a la carte is offered Sat & Sun 11am-2.30pm in our outdoors heated parklet area only.Items on the menus are subject to change with seasonOur goal is to share our passion for food and wine in our romantic & sexy "hole in the wall" restaurant. Come and fall in love with our recipes and style of cooking served by our wonderful team wearing a big smile. Be Brave enough to order our signature dish "The adventurous". A blind dish created to challenge your palet and boundaries.Nothing Fancy... Simply expect real food, real ingredients , real people , real laughs ... a love experience.As a small family business we really appreciate your support.Bon appétit

A photo of Alexander's Steakhouse - SF restaurant

7. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2512)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • SOMA

Booked 3 times today

Located on the third floor of ONE65, Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of Japanese influences throughout our menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and one of the largest variety of Wagyu Steak in the U.S. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available.

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8. MKT Restaurant and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1268)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 22 times today

MKT Restaurant Bar at Four Seasons San Francisco features seafood and steak in a retro urban-chic atmosphere in the SoMa district.

9. Dirty Habit

4.3

Awesome(842)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 4 times today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

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10. bota tapas and paella bar

4.4

Awesome(955)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 5 times today

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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