
San Francisco’s Most Iconic Restaurants

by The OpenTable team
Updated December 15, 2023
Seasons change, trends come and go, but these restaurants have withstood the test of time—and have become integral parts of the San Francisco dining scene. Here are San Francisco’s OpenTable Classics: the places that continue to excel after 10+ years. There’s a reason they’re still around: they keep giving us a reason to come back.
4.9 (9359)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Financial District / Embarcadero
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ManuelVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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ManuelVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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Gary
Dined 1 day ago
4.8 (16226)
$50 and over
Steak
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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Elaine
Dined 3 days ago
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Elaine
Dined 3 days ago
4.6 (8074)
$31 to $50
Modern European
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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PeriVIP
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
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PeriVIP
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
4.7 (7446)
$31 to $50
French
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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AmyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
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MelissaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
4.8 (9216)
$50 and over
Californian
Financial District / Embarcadero
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Reina
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
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Reina
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
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John
Dined 3 days ago
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4.7 (7055)
$30 and under
Italian
Financial District / Embarcadero
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DebbieVIP
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
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