Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown / Union Square

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1. The Post Room

4.0

Excellent(200)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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2. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.7

Exceptional(483)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 5 times today

Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service. O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France. Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

3. Cable 55

4.5

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

In the heart of San Francisco's popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

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4. Delarosa - Yerba Buena

4.4

Awesome(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 25 times today

Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.

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5. Tratto - San Francisco

4.4

Awesome(847)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 10 times today

Re-Opening June 2, 2021A spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities. Tratto means the stroke of a pen or a mark in Italian, nodding to both the neighborhood’s artistic history and the name of The Marker, the boutique hotel next door. Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian tradition of “aperitivo,” or happy hour.Guests can enjoy playful twists on classic Italian cocktails, boozy Italian sodas, and beer and wine from California and Italy, including a jug of house wine from the taps.Choose from a wide selection of traditional small-plate antipasti, house-made pastas and pizzas, entrees served family-style, seasonal side dishes, and classic Italian desserts including ice creams, gelatos and sorbets.

6. Dirty Habit

4.1

Excellent(841)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 7 times today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

7. Cafe de la Presse

4.6

Exceptional(1923)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

8. Rise Over Run

4.4

Awesome(210)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 16 times today

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, the lush outdoor rooftop and indoor solarium. Share a South East Asian inspired cocktail — by local legend Danny Louie — or snack on vibrant dishes, incorporating locally-sourced ingredients.Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged! Reservations are nice, too.For private event and large group inquiries please email us at SFOTL_events@hilton.com

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9. Matador - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 6 times today

Matador – San Francisco is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine. It offers delivery and takeout, and also provides catering services. The restaurant is recommended for lunch and dinner, and has garage and street parking. It is a good place for groups, and the attire and ambiance inside is casual. Matador – San Francisco offers full alcohol bar and the noise level during peak hours is average. The restaurant offers free WI-FI access and has outdoor seating as well.The menu at Matador – San Francisco includes classic Mexican dishes such as carnitas tacos, guacamole, mezcal with pineapple syrup and lemon, house salad with shrimp, salsa, and pozole. The waiting staff is friendly, courteous, and fast in taking orders and serving food.

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10. Nob Hill Club at the Mark Hopkins

4.0

Excellent(67)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Nob Hill

Booked 1 time today

Embracing the Bay Area's culinary spirit, the Nob Hill Club provides an unparalleled setting for an intimate dinner or small gathering in San Francisco. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, each dish is created with care, resulting in a tantalizing blend of flavors and aromas. From our delectable options like our Mixed Berry-Ricotta French Toast to Spanish Octopus & Chorizo for lunch to Seared King Slamon in Miso-Kumquat Broth for dinner, our captivating restaurant offers a delightfully charming experience. Nob Hill Club is located on the lobby level of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco.

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Kay
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We found this place on our last visit to San Francisco and liked it so much, we returned. The shared plates are fun and easily shared with 3-4 people. When you don't want to order a full meal (although you can order a full meal), this is the spot.
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The Post RoomPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4
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DeniseVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent restaurant they deserve a third Michelin star!!!
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O' by Claude Le TohicPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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Roseann
Greater Boston •115 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service were both excellent. The “best”margarita really was special, and the pasta options perfectly executed. It’s with a stroll to Lower Nob Hill.
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Tratto - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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Carol
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Very conscientious and timely service. Recommend both Pappardelle and Marguerite pizza. Moderately priced for downtown. Well worth a return. Other Bay Area locations.
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Delarosa - Yerba BuenaPrice: Moderate• Italian• SOMA
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4.4
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RyanVIP
Orange County •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Absolutely a phenomenal meal and service! First time dining at Cable 55 and first time staying at Parc 55. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be back!
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Cable 55Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5