Per Diem - Financial District

Name: Per Diem - Financial District
Address: 43 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94104
Telephone: (415) 888-8811
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1040)

$30 and under

Californian

43 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming

Per Diem brings the unique style and ambiance of San Francisco to an upscale venue in the heart of the City. The internationally acclaimed Michelin Guide lists Per Diem as part of an elite group of Bay Area restaurants that received a Recommend rating.

We are inspired by the vibrant, fresh produce of Northern California. Per Diem’s offerings of rich flavors and 20th century décor will entice patrons looking for social meeting quarters or a savored dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 888-8811
Website
http://www.PerDiemSF.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mattia Marcelli
Catering
Let us cater your next office event/ party. Visit us on EZ cater @ https://www.ezcater.com/catering/per-diem-3?fulfillmentDetailId=bdb5c7bd-c3d4-46a7-868f-b496b5bed01e
Private party facilities
Per Diem is the highlight of the Financial District, bringing the style and ambiance of San Francisco to a unique upscale venue in the heart of The City. Whether you are looking for a small intimate gathering or a full restaurant buyout, Per Diem is the ideal venue to host your private event.Email events@perdiemsf.com for booking information
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
43 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Sansome Street
Parking details
Parking is available after 6PM on Sutter Street or there is an all-day parking garage located at 223 Sutter Street.
Public transit
Montgomery Street Bart and Muni Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour at Per Diem
Multiple dates available
Happy Hour downtown is back. Come join us at Per Diem weeknight from 3pm to 5pm. Please note that all Happy Hour reservations are sat downstairs and have an out-time of 5pm to accommodate our dinner reservations. Thank you for understanding and we will see you soon!

What 1,040 people are saying

Per Diem - Financial District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Per Diem in the Financial District offers a "funky comfy ambiance" with "great food" and "friendly, attentive service". Highlights include "excellent cocktails" and "delicious appetizers" like the crab arancini. It's perfect for a "relaxing lunch" or "date night". Prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is "warm and rustic".

1,040 Reviews

m
mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although the Financial District isn’t as vibrant as it once was (Per Diem, like many places, is not open on weekends!), lunch here on. Thursday afternoon was delightful. Very friendly and responsive staff, great interior, soaring to a high ceiling and upstairs seating, wood and glass and sunlight glinting on the bottles behind the bar. Excellent cocktails! The BEST espresso martini I have ever had the pleasure to sip, and I’ve had many. Appetizer meatballs in a delicious sauce with crusty bread, terrific. We both had salads, well prepared and fresh . Attentive service, and (for the City) reasonable price, just about $50 each, with two drinks, one app, two salads with protein added, and then cappuccinos at the end. Definitely great for a relaxing lunch.
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Teri VIP
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and funky comfy ambiance
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Beth
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The crab appetizer was delicious and generous. I enjoyed my Niçoise salad while my lunch companion enjoyed the gnocchi. Service was attentive while not intrusive.
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Joe
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible warmth and rustic feel especially for the location. Food was delicious. Service was great.
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Jim
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place for a date night. Food was wonderful. Our faves were the two appetizers… Short rib bites and the spicy potatoes. They had zero proof cocktails and the “Refresher” was excellent. Uber wouldn’t drop off or pick up right in front of restaurant, not sure why. Had to walk to Bush street to catch it.
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Yasmin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with a customer! Good drinks, service and they put us upstairs for the bigger tables which was great so the volume wasn’t too bad
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Kelly VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall the restaurant had a large party of about 20+ taking up most of the dining space. There were two other tables in the space and they put us at the table closest to the large group (within two feet). People from the group kept bumping into my husbands chair as they got up to chit chat with each other. The restaurant should have moved us to the other empty table further away from the group
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Heather VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for Valentine’s Day and as we were seated the host/server said they were busy & short staffed. Not in a burdened way, just chit chat. We were not in a hurry so as long as we knew up front we were good. We started with the crab arancini and a bottle of Italian bubbles. Both were wonderful Special menu was hit & miss, but despite the likely slower that usual service the staff were wonderful. We may revisit for more arancini and to check out the Manhattan Project menu, or more bubbles, or both!
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Jane S.K. VIP
San Francisco Bay Area55 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, tasty food and a great atmosphere.
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Patricia VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was unremarkable. I had a tuna nicoise that was little more than tuna from a can (still in its signature circle from being in a can) placed on top of a salad.
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FAQs

Per Diem - Financial District offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 888-8811.

Per Diem - Financial District is rated 4.8 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Per Diem - Financial District

43 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Additional information

Cross street
Sansome Street
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available after 6PM on Sutter Street or there is an all-day parking garage located at 223 Sutter Street.
Public transit
Montgomery Street Bart and Muni Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mattia Marcelli
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.PerDiemSF.com/
Phone number
(415) 888-8811
Catering
Let us cater your next office event/ party. Visit us on EZ cater @ https://www.ezcater.com/catering/per-diem-3?fulfillmentDetailId=bdb5c7bd-c3d4-46a7-868f-b496b5bed01e
Private party facilities
Per Diem is the highlight of the Financial District, bringing the style and ambiance of San Francisco to a unique upscale venue in the heart of The City. Whether you are looking for a small intimate gathering or a full restaurant buyout, Per Diem is the ideal venue to host your private event.Email events@perdiemsf.com for booking information

Per Diem - Financial District

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour at Per Diem

Menu

What 1,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Per Diem - Financial District offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Per Diem - Financial District restaurant rated?

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