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1. Chotto Matte San Francisco
4.2
Awesome(109)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 11 times today
Situated in Downtown San Francisco, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognizable bold design, tropical foliage and theatrical robata grill.
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2. Hed Very Thai
4.9
Exceptional(125)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 30 times today
Hed is a genuine Thai restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. It offers a unique dining experience with a set menu featuring a variety of dishes in one meal. The restaurant's attention to quality ingredients and complimentary flavors has been highly praised. Reviewers have highlighted the authenticity of the Thai food, noting the unique flavors and the way the dishes are presented. The restaurant's concept of serving a range of dishes in one set has been particularly appreciated.
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3. Bombay Brasserie
4.4
Awesome(62)
Price: Expensive
• French / Indian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Bombay Brasserie, where the vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine meets the elegance of French culinary artistry in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square. Enjoy a journey through India’s culinary landscape, from the aromatic spices of the North to the coastal flavors of the South, meticulously crafted with a French twist to elevate traditional dishes. Dive into an evening that’s as bold as it is creative and experience a harmonious blend of two world-renowned cuisines, where every bite is a symphony of heritage and sophistication.
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4. Yokai
4.5
Awesome(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 10 times today
The Spirit of Japan and the Heart of San Francisco.Yokai is a charcoal grill created by Chef Marc Zimmerman and inspired by travel throughout Japan. The vibe is loungy and upscale casual. The focus of our kitchen is sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients and preparing them simply. We're located steps from Salesforce tower at 545 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco.
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5. The Radiant Table - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(14)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 2 times today
The Radiant Table is an immersive dining experience, thoughtfully designed for those who are passionate about food, storytelling, and authentic connection. Imagine enjoying a trio of oysters and watching ocean waves crash and roll across the table or tasting the earthy profile of a mushroom while the forest floor grows to life right in front of you.Guests are seated at shared tables accommodating up to eight people, encouraging conversation and discovery. At its heart, The Radiant Table seeks to spotlight the incredible culinary talent of the Bay Area region.Each night is a special moment in time, never to be repeated. The Radiant Table features a new chef and multi-course menu every night. WHAT’S INCLUDED🍽️ A four-course dinner by a different chef each night🌌 Immersive 3D art projected on your table🍾 Welcome drink in lounge upon arrival🍷 Curated beer, wine & cocktails available for purchase👨‍🍳 Meet the chef and hear the story behind the menu
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6. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3412)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 55 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
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7. MESKI
4.5
Awesome(83)
Price: Expensive
• Ethiopian • Nob Hill
Booked 22 times today
Meski will marry Ethiopian and Afro-Latin flavors in dishes like a T-bone steak in a berbere-coffee rub, above, served with chile-glazed plantains and pigeon peas.Meski, named after Fassil's late mother, will serve dishes like sancocho, a Dominican meat stew, infused here with Ethiopian spices. Sambusas will made from yuca, the fried pockets filled with berbere-spiced beef or lentils. As they've developed the menu, German said he's been delighted to notice parallels between his native Dominican cuisine and Ethiopian food. His mother's steak encebollado stew, for example, reminds him of Ethiopian beef tibs.Please note due to high demand and the intimate size of our restaurant, reservations for parties of six or fewer are allotted a 90-minute dining experience.
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8. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.0
Excellent(2081)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 37 times today
Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945.
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9. Nopa - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(3660)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 100 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
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10. BIX
4.8
Exceptional(5098)
Price: Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 47 times today
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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