Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in San Francisco

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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Sushi Hakko

4.9

4.9 (304)

$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

Paulina

Dined on Jul 6, 2025

Dining at the bar of Sushi Hakko was a wonderful experience. Chef Alex is truly a master. Watching him prepare each dish on the menu was mesmerizing, his work is both artistic and precise. He perfects every detail and shares it with humility and deep respect. The staff is also exceptional, and the service is impeccable in every sense. I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Sushi Hakko!

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Sushi Hakko Bar Experience

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Sushi Hakko Table Experiences

Frascati

4.9

4.9 (2621)

$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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Hauser

Dined 2 days ago

Best mood service and ambiente Simple Italo american 👌🤗🤗🤗👌

Saison

4.9

4.9 (77)

$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 Molly Greene.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Excellence in every aspect of the dinner. Great flavors from the very first bite. Attentive staff, without smothering. Wine pairings were very well matched. Very possibly the best meal of my life. ATTENTION: do treat yourself to the uni toast!

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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 (304)

$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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ShaneVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Base Camp was on our list for a few weeks and we just finally went for a late date night on a friday! The atmosphere was perfect - busy and full of people enjoying each other and beautiful food, but not crowded or loud. The owner woman greeted us and she was working HARD making sure everyone was having a nice experience. Our server was a handsome young man with a nice voice and great knowledge of the menu. We ordered 6 or 7 items total and we had a WONDERFULLY complex feast full of DELICIOUSNESS... Wow. I love the food here. Everything was amazing. I stuffed myself a bit more than I usually would just to try more things.

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.

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LoriVIP

Dined on Jul 2, 2025

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

4.8

4.8 (590)

$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!

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Eddie

Dined 4 days ago

Exactly what I wanted in my noght out with a good friend I hadn't seen in a while. Food was escellent, servuce was cordial, attentive but not hurried. Andrea was very personable. The hostess went out of her way to take our picture when we were leaving. A perfect dining experience.

Gola

4.8

4.8 (302)

$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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Karishma

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

The appetizers and the main course were absolutely delicious! We tried the Tunisian red wines which weren't that great! The dessert at the end was also underwhelming. However the service was phenomenal. And as I mentioned before, the food was something we would definitely come back for.

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.

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ErickVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

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

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Summer Brunch Series at MKT

Perry's Union Street

4.9

4.9 (743)

$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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Lindsay

Dined on Jul 8, 2025

Loved it! Great food and drinks. Limited menu but we liked what they had.

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