Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in San Francisco

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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Sushi Hakko

4.9

4.9 (301)

$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

Ryan

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

An unforgettable sushi experience for any sushi enjoyer!

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Experience

Sushi Hakko Bar Experience

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Sushi Hakko Table Experiences

Frascati

4.9

4.9 (2617)

$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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Very nice experience and great food. Service is very friendly, great little spot

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Popular dish

Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

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 6 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

Bambino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (572)

$30 and under

Italian

Cole Valley

About the restaurant

In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.

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CherieVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

We had the best lunch at Bambino‘s! We were celebrating and love the atmosphere, great service and terrific menu choices! The salads are creative and so fresh. We tried two of the lasagnas and pizza. All were top-notch, topping it off with delicious desserts. We can’t wait to go back again!

Base Camp

4.9

4.9 (300)

$30 and under

Asian

Mission District

About the restaurant

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

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KarenVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

FANTASTIC service, DELICIOUS meal, CHARMING ambiance! Second visit here and we can’t wait to come back. A few tables were occupied when we arrived before 6pm on a Tuesday, but the place filled up fast. We ordered the kale chaat, biryani, pumpkin curry and cashew chicken, and fried chicken. Everything was freshly prepared and flavorful. We would order everything again but want to try other dishes as well. Such a wonderful gem in the city!

Burma Love

4.9

4.9 (87)

$31 to $50

Burmese

SOMA

About the restaurant

Located in San Francisco, Burma Love is the contemporary younger sister to the Burma Superstar Family of Restaurants.

Our restaurants are divided between a semi-private bar area and main dining room, so whether you are looking for a place to have an intimate dinner date, or an eventful night out with your family and friends, Burma Love fits the bill.

Top review

LoriVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Service was awesome. Our server was attentive, funny and engaging. The food was delicious and the drinks creative and very good.

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (587)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Fresh fish grill featuring classic San Francisco dishes from 1867 to present day, Sam’s Grill is the fifth-oldest restaurant in the US, opening shortly after the California gold rush.

Sam’s takes pride in serving exceptionally fresh and local seafood alongside classic San Francisco dishes from the turn of the century. Boasting old-school curtained booths, and superior traditional formal service by waiters in tuxedos, Sam’s has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco restaurant scene for over 150 years.

Come join us, and step back to a more civilized time where lunches always start with a cocktail. Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant accepts reservations at lunch and dinner. Eat like a Local!

Top review

mercedesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

As expected , topnotch seafood, wonderful staff! A San Francisco classic, it never disappoints!

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Experience

Bastille Day

Gola

4.8

4.8 (301)

$30 and under

Tunisian

Mission District

About the restaurant

Gola offers Mediterranean food with an emphasis on the Tunisian cuisine .
Located in the heart of the Mission district surrounded by restaurants, bars and boutique shops,
Dinner :5 pm -10 pm. A little menu with a lots of flavors like the braised lamb riblets or the unique Tunisian deviled eggs. A full bar with a selection of spirits and exclusive Tunisian wines and alcohol. all served in a very cozy warm and charming setting.

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Anna Marie

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Everything was delicious! There were 4 of us and we shared all of the starters. We all especially loved the scallops in the turmeric cream sauce, the shrimp deviled egg & the octopus salad. We each ordered one of the 4 entree dishes and they were all good. One of the ladies in the party had a birthday; we ordered dessert and Gola surprised us with a birthday treat and sparkling beverage to celebrate. Excellent evening repast!

MKT Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1268)

$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.

Top review

ErickVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Server was great. Really enjoyed our time. Atmosphere and service was top notch.

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Experience

Summer Brunch Series at MKT

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.

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined 4 days ago

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

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