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1. Blind Butcher
4.4
Awesome(561)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 11 times today
Blind Butcher is a perfect spot for celebrating birthdays. Reviewers praised the restaurant for its warm, inviting ambiance, excellent service, and great food. It's a popular choice for birthday celebrations, with guests receiving cakes with candles and lively birthday sing-alongs. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every dining experience memorable.
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2. La Mediterranee
4.7
Exceptional(21)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • The Castro
Booked 3 times today
Consistently voted “Best Middle Eastern” and “Best Mediterranean” in the San Francisco Bay Area.Since 1981, La Méditerranée Noe, situated in the heart of the Castro District, has been serving award winning dishes to locals and visitors alike. Mid-East and Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by Armenian and Lebanese family recipes. Each dish is made using only the finest spices and freshest ingredients, and our catering platters are perfect for get-togethers of all kinds. Serving affordable lunch specials, Happy Hour, and dinner specials, our cozy café is always welcoming. Locals love to catch a sunny table at our sidewalk seating for our weekend brunch! With good food at reasonable prices, and service that is always friendly, La Mediterranee Noe is proud to be a bright spot in the community!
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3. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(16189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 231 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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4. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(798)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 120 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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5. Dalida
4.7
Exceptional(1194)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 105 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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6. Delfina Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1118)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mission District
Booked 48 times today
Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.
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7. Little Original Joe's -- Marina
4.8
Exceptional(121)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 29 times today
Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!
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8. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.9
Exceptional(9339)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 147 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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9. Bar Shoji
new
4.8
Exceptional(22)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 76 times today
Bar Shoji focuses on Japanese-inspired craft cocktails, as well as a great selection of premium sake and wine. We also offer bar bites with Japanese-inspired flavors to accompany each cocktail. Guests must be 21+ to enter. We bring the Japanese practice of omotenashi into our service, ensuring a delicious, intimate , and hospitable experience.*Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating, this allows for all guests to enjoy the Bar Shoji experience. We are only able to wait up to 15 min after your reservation time. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to having you join us soon! All inquiries can be sent to hello@shojisf.com
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10. MESKI
4.5
Awesome(85)
Price: Expensive
• Ethiopian • Nob Hill
Booked 25 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 five or fewer are allotted a 90-minute dining experience. 120 minutes are allotted for parties of six.

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  • mish
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    HOPR is amazing: We were seated at our reserve time in a back room which kept noise level low; food was excellent; William our server was outstanding; Overall We Love this place and glad we got a reservation at the time requested via Open table request and by setting an alert. All the staff are efficient without sacrificing top notch customer service delivering a great dining experience.
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.8
  • JoshVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A great dining experience from first to last. Scallop starter was delicate and delicious. Souvlaki and lamb dumpling pasta dish excellent. Even met Chef Sayat—great guy who truly cares about his craft. Will be back!
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    DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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    4.7
  • DianaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went a long way to experience Elena's but it was worth it! Crab enchiladas are the best. Cocktails are deliciously blended. Service is so attentive and on it. Everyone there seems so happy to work at Elena's. Love the ambiance with the trees in the center and the soft lighting. This place is heaven!
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.7
  • Natalie
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Delicious food, excellent service. Loved the jazz music!
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    Blind ButcherPrice: Expensive• Californian• The Castro
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    4.4
  • Charles
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 29, 2025
    Terrific Service !! Fun atmosphere. Great food. My friends from India liked it best amoung the restaurants I took them too. This place has been a favorite of mine since 1990.
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    La MediterraneePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• The Castro
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    4.7

Discover best birthdays restaurants in The Castro

Celebrating a birthday in San Francisco's vibrant Castro district promises a delightful dining experience tailored for special occasions. The area boasts a variety of restaurants that specialize in creating memorable birthday celebrations with their unique atmospheres, exceptional service, and diverse culinary offerings. Patrons can expect establishments in The Castro to offer personalized touches such as birthday desserts, festive decorations, and sometimes even live entertainment, making every birthday meal extraordinary. The dining scene in The Castro is lively and eclectic, reflecting the neighborhood's inclusive and spirited culture, which caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for intimate bistros, bustling eateries, or upscale dining venues, The Castro ensures an unforgettable birthday celebration with friends and family. By choosing to dine in this culturally rich neighborhood, guests are treated not only to great food but also to a festive and joyous atmosphere that truly honors the occasion.

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