Diners' Choice: American restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in San Francisco? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Saison

4.9

4.9 (69)

$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.

Top review

MicahVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Being a foodie, my wife and I live to have wonderful day experiences and great food. Saison was best of the best top quality in every aspect. Can’t wait to return. This will become a regular venue for us.

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Experience

Tasting Menu By Our Kitchen

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Tasting Menu In Our Barside Salon

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Abridged Menu In Our Barside Salon

Trace

4.7

4.7 (955)

$30 and under

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

Savor farm-to-table American fare inside of the W San Francisco at TRACE. Enjoy thoughtful dishes made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

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KwameVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Always great!! Staff and food were excellent. Wish they’d open back up for dinner

Trestle

4.8

4.8 (2927)

$50 and over

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

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 4 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $52/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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ShanonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The experience was good overall. The food and service were excellent. Felt a bit like we were on a treadmill eating experience. Not sure I’d go back, but the experience was worth it.

Tadich Grill - San Francisco

4.8

4.8 (111)

$31 to $50

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Step back in time at San Francisco's oldest restaurant, the Tadich Grill, established in 1849. This historic eatery has delighted generations with its classic seafood dishes and warm hospitality. As you enter, the elegant Art Deco interior, white-jacketed waiters, and crisp tablecloths create a sense of timeless sophistication. The aroma of fresh seafood fills the air, inviting you to explore the culinary delights within. The menu showcases signature dishes like Cioppino, a hearty seafood stew, and perfectly pan-fried Sand Dabs, beloved by patrons for years. You'll also find a variety of seafood options alongside classic American fare like steaks and chops. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or seeking a taste of San Francisco's history, the Tadich Grill is a must-visit. With exceptional cuisine, a charming ambiance, and friendly service, it’s no wonder this iconic restaurant has thrived for over a century.

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Tim

Dined 2 days ago

The ambiance is incredible. I highly recommend the Tadich Grill as a place to bring out of town visitors that you want to impress. The history is incomparable and the place has old world charm. The staff makes you feel welcomed and the food is good. An all around great experience.

Perry's Union Street

4.9

4.9 (740)

$30 and under

American

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Having recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Union Street, Perry’s remains an enormously popular San Francisco institution. Perry Butler initially opened Perry’s in 1969, bringing to Union Street the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood saloons of New York’s Upper East Side. The blue and white checked tablecloths, hexagonal tiled floor, wood-paneled memorabilia clad walls, and menu of American classics produced an atmosphere that has held true today-- comfortable, inviting and cool.

Testament to its timeless appeal, Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and a fun, bustling bar. Perry"s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

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RichardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Perry’s is always great! The food is delicious, fun atmosphere and incredible staff!

Angler San Francisco

4.7

4.7 (373)

$50 and over

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.

Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California.

Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

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GardnerVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Delicious food, awesome atmosphere, unique wine list, and a beautiful location.

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Experience

Friends in Town Featuring The Dabney

Historic John's Grill

4.7

4.7 (7603)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

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SusanneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I took a friend for lunch for her birthday. It’s the perfect old-fashioned steak house - dark wainscoting, photos of famous past patrons, waiters who listen and have perfected the concept of good service. And did I mention the steaks??? Cooked to perfection! And for dessert, a real NY cheesecake. And a complimentary flan with a candle for my friend. Exquisite doesn’t begin to describe the experience.

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4.8

4.8 (5116)

$31 to $50

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

An exceptionally stylish supper club, civilized speakeasy, a sophisticated saloon. Each of these "personae" is housed in a soaring two-story interior distinguished by a gently curving mahogany bar, fluted columns with ornate capitals, stunning original art, plush banquettes, cozy booths, starched linens, glittering glasses, and polished flatware.
Overall, the ambiance is pure 1930's and 1940's - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory days of Cunard and French Line ships. Fashionable and glamorous are the hallmarks. Trendy is simply not a part of the BIX culture.
The clientele at BIX ranges from San Francisco movers-and-shakers to "savvy travelers" - owner Doug Biederbeck's term for the many diners in the know from out of town who patronize his establishment.
All of them step from the featureless alley into another world - a world of superb cookery and libations, of sparkling service, of stylish nostalgia, of polished live jazz. That world is BIX.

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Dahvie

Dined 2 days ago

Thanks for a great experience. I enjoyed the music

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Popular dish

Grilled Duroc Pork Chop

The Palm Court at RH San Francisco

4.8

4.8 (1937)

$50 and over

American

Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

About the restaurant

The Palm Court is located in RH San Francisco's Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building. Recalling the distinctive glamour of San Francisco's Gilded Age, the stunning statement space is sheathed in Italian Calacatta gold marble and features a cascading center fountain, towering Medjool date palms and glimmering chandeliers. Adjacent to the restaurant, two luminous wine bars offer exceptional wines and Champagnes from around the world.

For group dining inquiries, please email: sfhospitality@rh.com

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Markenya

Dined 4 days ago

We were celebrating a birthday, and everything was amazing — the food was delicious, and the customer service was exceptional. They even sang "Happy Birthday" to the birthday girl! Although the restaurant closed at 8:00 PM, we stayed until 10:20, just talking and laughing. The staff never rushed us out; instead, they continued to check in to make sure we were comfortable and didn’t need anything. It was a wonderful experience!

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Popular dish

Rotisserie Chicken

Popular dish

Caramelized Banana Split

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Wagyu Ribeye

Astra

4.7

4.7 (73)

$30 and under

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

The St. Regis San Francisco’s new fine-dining restaurant, offers exquisite American dishes inspired by California’s freshest seasonal ingredients. The recently reimagined space offers a welcoming atmosphere that epitomizes Northern California luxury, with décor featuring rich textures and soft metallics that pay tribute to the city’s unique vistas. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in gentle natural light and frame dynamic street scenes. Aligned with The St. Regis’ House of Astor for inspired cuisine and mixologist crafted cocktails, Astra offers world-class fare and elegant service. Astra is open for afternoon tea and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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CareyVIP

Dined today

Service (via Carlos and Carlos) was outstanding, and every morsel of the meal was delectable! Thank you!

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Experience

St. Regis Afternoon Tea

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