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1. The Parthenon
4.4
Awesome(119)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.
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2. Nakama Sushi - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(389)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 13 times today
Nakama means friends/buddies and Nakama Sushi is the result of 2 friends coming together to bring to San Francisans an affordable omakase style menu featuring the highest quality fresh fish. Nakama Sushi also offer an excellent A la carte which is great for the pre-performance. In a city full of expensive dining options, Nakama is proud to offer you an excellent value. Nakama Sushi offer fine selections of beer, wine and sake. Bring your friends, family to Nakama Sushi for a memorable meal.
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3. Sushi Sato
4.1
Excellent(188)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Tenderloin
Booked 17 times today
Japanese Restaurant with Full Drink Bar, offering cocktails from award-winning bartenders, a wide selection of wines, sakes from house sommelier. Enjoy sashimi, sushi, exclusive sushi tastings, or immerse yourself with 7-course chef's tasting as well as a variety of a la carte dishes. +At our party-ready whiskey bar seatings, you can order the full menu from a la carte to tastings, and enjoy the award-winning bartender in action, right in front of you.++From our custom made table side, you can have the full bar beverages as well as the food menus. ++ We offer Elevated Tastings that are offered both at Table and Sushi Bar Side +++ We are the First to Create and Execute the Signature Okonomi Tasting
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4. Corzetti
4.6
Exceptional(422)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 34 times today
Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.
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5. Hayes Street Grill
4.6
Exceptional(4392)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 29 times today
Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.
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6. 54 Mint
4.6
Exceptional(3465)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 35 times today
54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.
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7. Burma Love Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(593)
Price: Expensive
• Burmese • SOMA
Booked 51 times today
Established in 2019.Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Burma Love (Downtown) is the newest establishment from the Burma Superstar restaurant family serving modern Burmese cuisine in an elegant setting. Named Best Salad of the West by Sunset Magazine, Burma Superstar is home of the iconic fermented tea leaf salad. The bar features old and new world wines, craft cocktails, and artisan beers, including a house-made Burma Ale.
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8. Montesacro SOMA
4.8
Exceptional(2289)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • SOMA
Booked 22 times today
Montesacro is the first “Pinseria Romana” in the United States. The interior resembles old Roman “Fraschette”, offering a wide selection of artisanal cheeses and cured meats, cold dishes from Roman tradition and a modern take on pinsa, a low fat, low calorie and easy to digest flat bread made with a blend of rice, soy and wheat flour imported directly from Rome, all GMO free. Our wine list represents mostly old world regions. We carry wines that are made from grape varietals native to their respective areas. We feature smaller producers of less known wines with a focus on organic, biodynamic and natural agriculture.We look forward to hosting your next gathering with friends or private group dinner!To host a private group dinner at MONTESACRO SoMa, please contact our manager Beatrice Fontana (415) 795-3040 or send an inquiry via http://montesacro.com/events-soma
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9. Rise Over Run
4.5
Awesome(216)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 15 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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10. bota tapas and paella bar
4.3
Awesome(975)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 14 times today
Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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  • KimVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    This was seriously one of the best meals I have ever had. We started with delicious cocktails and the calamari, which was outstanding, especially with the sauce. Hubby had the sea bass, which was delicious; a whole fish that he enjoyed taking apart and eating, as it reminded him of his childhood, growing up on the coast in South America (only have it if you don't mind the fish looking back at you as you eat it.) I had the pomegranate meatball soulvaki and I feel my life shifted a little after that meal. Wow! We finished with Greek coffee (delicious and potent) and baklava on a bed of yogurt and honey. My gosh What these chefs do with sauces is life altering! Just be sure to make a reservation as we saw so many sad groups of people walk in happy and then have to leave because they were fully booked for the night.
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    The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.4
  • JoanVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always lovely experience. Great food creatively but simply prepared and wonderful respectful service
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    Hayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.6
  • John
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing service, the Pizza's are top notch. Looking forward to our next visit to Corzetti!
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    CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.6
  • JoyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food is outstanding, really delicious! The service is impeccable and the wait staff is friendly and is willing to accommodate preferences. A really enjoyable experience and looking forward to my next visit!
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    Nakama Sushi - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.6
  • Kelsey
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 30, 2025
    It was a little dark where we were sitting but the servers made up for it with complimentary miso soup and cheesecake for a our group! It was great.
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    Sushi SatoPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Tenderloin
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    4.1

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