Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in San Francisco? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sushi Hashiri

4.9

4.9 (226)

$50 and over

Sushi

SOMA

About the restaurant

A progressive approach executed from a deep history of Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi. Two of Japan’s historical culinary concepts brought together combining hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections direct from our private purveyor inside the world renown Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Hashiri’s focus is to exemplify its re-evolving cuisine to showcase Japan’s richest seasonal ingredients.

HASHIRI "KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI" - $300
Hyper seasonal multi course Kappo & Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

HASHIRI " OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI" - $200
Hyper seasonal Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

Due to our limited seating and the effort involved in curating our menu with internationally sourced ingredients, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation policy. Cancellations or no-shows within 72 hours of your reservation will incur the full cost of the dining experience.

Top review

LouisVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

This is definitely the best sushi spot in SF and among the top 5 in the world I have been to. And one of the other spots was a local Ginza place which Chef Ono worked there before and recommended us to go in our last Japan trip. :-)

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Experience

"OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI"

Experience

"PETITE OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI"

Experience

"KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI"

Saison

4.9

4.9 (65)

$50 and over

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.

Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

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Denise

Dined 6 days ago

We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here and it was a perfect place for it - amazing food and service with many unique and beautiful small touches to make it a special evening.

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Experience

Saison Bar Experience

Frascati

4.9

4.9 (2610)

$31 to $50

Italian

Russian Hill

About the restaurant

Frascati is a Mediterranean style bistro, located in one of San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods – Russian Hill. When a guest walks through the door of Frascati, he or she is initially treated to a friendly and comfortable dining room. Frascati encompasses a truly European aura, but is also a cozy, San Francisco neighborhood bistro. This tri-level restaurant features warm colors, high ceilings, antique light fixtures and street views of cable cars clanging up and down Hyde Street. The natural light and energetic atmosphere all convey a lively spirit.

Our cuisine is inspired from the Mediterranean coast and has strong Californian influences. The menu shifts frequently to utilize the best and freshest ingredients any season has to offer. Also, we pride ourselves on all of our house made desserts and ice creams.

Of equal importance, Frascati has become known for having an eclectic wine list which nicely complements the food.

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SamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always the best place in the neighborhood, good for many occasions.

MKT Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1266)

$31 to $50

Californian

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

MKT Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons San Francisco offers a sophisticated and inviting space that effortlessly blends modern elegance with a warm, welcoming ambiance. Perfectly situated within the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, MKT provides an exceptional setting for private dining experiences, whether for intimate dinners, business meetings, or special celebrations. With versatile event spaces, including private dining rooms designed for exclusive gatherings, MKT is ideal for hosting everything from milestone birthdays to corporate functions. The restaurant’s sleek yet comfortable design, combined with its renowned culinary offerings, ensures that every event is memorable. Whether you're planning a cocktail reception or a formal dinner, MKT delivers a distinctive atmosphere tailored to your needs.

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Laurie

Dined on May 11, 2025

Amazing!Service was Spectacular! Food was Outstanding

Yakiniku Shodai

4.9

4.9 (73)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

Yakiniku Shodai hopes to bring in an extraordinary yakiniku dining experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. Begins with the high quality selections of Japanese Wagyu, comparable Michelin star level of attentive service, and skillful hands of our talented chefs. Together, we confidently present the most exquisit taste of meat and make every meal at Yakiniku Shodai a truly extraordinary dining experience.
Our owner/ chef Andy, originated from Taipei, Taiwan, has over 20 collective years experience in the restaurant industry.

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Kenneth

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Great staff!! Celebrated my girlfriends birthday and it did not disappoint! Would highly recommend coming here

Chapeau

4.8

4.8 (3780)

$31 to $50

French

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Discover the essence of French culinary excellence at Chapeau! SF, a beloved bistro nestled in the heart of San Francisco since 1996. Celebrated for its warm ambiance and impeccable service, Chapeau! offers a delightful dining experience featuring both prix fixe and à la carte menus.

Indulge in our weekday limited prix fixe menu at $55 per person, or savor the $75 prix fixe menu available every night, allowing you to select any appetizer, entrée, and dessert. For those who prefer flexibility, our à la carte menu is also available anytime.

Chapeau! SF is dedicated to serving authentic French cuisine with a modern twist, curated by our expert chefs. Join us at 126 Clement Street and let us transport you to the heart of France with every bite.

A bientôt!

Top review

KenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Family run restaurant with a friendly and warm vibe. Classic French menu executed perfectly. Many options for the three or four course menus. Great desserts! We'll be back.

Hed Very Thai

4.9

4.9 (125)

$30 and under

Thai

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Hed serving "Khao gaeng" is a typical way of eating a quick meal in Thai culture. Within one single meal--and oftentimes with only one plate--you get to taste different dishes with flavors and textures that complement themselves. Rice sits in the center, and a small portion of 2-3 stir-fries, soups, curries or fried items are served alongside. Hed presents this unique culture with our tri-colors rice from Thailand, an appetizer, a stir-fry, a curry, a fried item, a variety of sauces and seasonal ingredients

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

Yummy food! So easy to order: just choose from 1 of 8 sets (per person). Each tasty dish may look small, but we were all very full and satisfied at the end! Cocktails were reasonably priced. Ambience was airy and quiet at first, but when one large boisterous group sat down, there was nothing to buffer the noise. Still, I'd come back again :-)

Pazzia

4.9

4.9 (301)

$31 to $50

Italian

SOMA

About the restaurant

Authentic Tuscan restaurant serving seasonal Italian fare with all the convivial charm and allure of the Florentine neighborhood of San Frediano.

Opened in 1998 and located in the heart of what was then considered the city’s industrial warehouse district, tucked away on SoMa's Third Street, PAZZIA's buzzing dining room and outdoor patio quickly became a local favorite and destination spot for those “in the know”.

From fresh house made pasta, thin crust pizza, grilled meats and seasonal specialties to classic Italian aperitivo cocktails and convivially energetic Italian staff, PAZZIA is the perfect spot for a date night, family gathering, office function or delicious night out with friends.

PAZZIA offers indoor seating in a spacious dining room with banquette seating and views of the open kitchen, a more intimate lounge room with bar seating and tables around a fireplace and sheltered outdoor tables with heat lamps along the wide front patio.

Top review

Mason

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

The best restaurant in San Fransisco, quite possibly the Bay Area. I have lived here for 20 years and have eaten at some of the nicest and best restaurants. I have never eaten at a restaurant where everything you order off the menu sublime. On top of that, the service is unmatched. The owner is the nicest guy in the world and he is constantly making sure everyone gets the highest quality of service.

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Popular dish

Pazzia

Popular dish

Linguine alle Vongole

Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

4.9

4.9 (133)

$30 and under

Italian

Pacific Heights

About the restaurant

Pizzeria Delfina is a pizzeria that combines the pizza culture of Naples, Italy with that of modern New York City. Neapolitan pizza is a very specific type of pizza, as is that of New York City. By combining the best elements of both, Pizzeria Delfina has created a style of pizza that is all its own. James Beard Award winners Annie and Craig Stall created this restaurant as a way to fuse their two favorite locales and flavors.Pizzeria Delfina's pizza recipes include both classic recipes and new interpretations. There is the traditional panna pizza with tomato sauce, cream, basil and shaved parmesan as well as the clam pie with cherrystones, oregano, tomato, pecorino romano and hot peppers.

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RobinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Staff was great. Our waiter (I regretfully do not recall her name) was especially good (and patient) with our indecisive party.

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Experience

Jolie-Laide x Pizzeria Delfina BTG Takeover

Sushi Hakko

4.9

4.9 (300)

$50 and over

Japanese

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

**Welcome to Sushi Hakko on Union St. + Fillmore St.**
We'd like to offer our tasting menu that's reflecting Chef Alex Kim and his team's pursuit of top notch sushi experience. Our approach is a harmonious crossover of authentic Edo-mae style with Western skill. From fish to rice, cooking rice to garnish prep - a true synergy of not only Californian but Japan.

**Sushi Bar Experience**
For the best experience of our tasting menu, we'd recommend the sushi bar seating, where chef will serve and explain the dish by dish, piece by piece with an extensive information of the skills and ingredients.

**Regular Tables**
Our regular tables are also available for the tasting menu and you can make a reservation at any time slot to your convenience.

*Large Group*
For any party of 7 or more, please kindly call us at 415.814.2886 or email at sushihakko@gmail.com. We will get back to you asap.

All parties will be subject to a 20% service charge.

We look forward to serving you soon.

Top review

KatherineVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Hands down one of the best sushi experiences of my life. My husband and I flew to SF just to do it again. Each bite is a journey that was perfectly curated by Chef Alex. The service is impeccable! Sushi Hakko truly raises the bar for what good sushi is.

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Experience

Sushi Hakko Bar Experience

Experience

Sushi Hakko Table Experience

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