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A photo of Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco restaurant
1. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.0
Excellent(2095)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 23 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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2. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3427)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 51 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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3. Bar Shoji
4.8
Exceptional(31)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 35 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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4. Bon Delire
4.5
Awesome(365)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 38 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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5. Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.4
Awesome(1826)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Nob Hill
Booked 10 times today
Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar dazzles with its soaring domed ceilings, commanding columns, Tuscan-style frescoes and ornate detailing. Enjoy seasonal menus that collaborate closely with Bay Area organic farmers, ranchers and sustainable seafood purveyors for a coast-influenced dining experience.
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6. Foreign Cinema
4.8
Exceptional(8976)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 101 times today
Foreign Cinema is a vibrant bar scene with rave reviews like 'Amazing cocktails, food and ambiance' and 'Great venue and service. Delicious food and cocktails'. The menu offers creative flavorful dishes and a unique selection of drinks. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor setting, a cool film, and an eat in bar, making it an exciting place to dine and socialize.
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7. Starlite
4.8
Exceptional(248)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 38 times today
Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.
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8. BIX
4.7
Exceptional(5115)
Price: Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 29 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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9. Boulevard
4.8
Exceptional(9216)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 19 times today
Boulevard is praised in reviews for its lively and festive atmosphere. The bar and lounge area are open for walk-in and reservations, offering an A La Carte menu. Customers have lauded the extensive wine list and the creative cocktails. The ambiance is described as beautiful and intimate, making it a favorite spot for special occasions.
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10. Cafe Shoji
4.7
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 43 times today
Shoji's cafe program focuses on sharing our love for both traditional and modern coffee, as well as tea, to you. Through carefully curated local and international partnerships, we prepare these special offerings to highlight the producer's flavors profiles. We offer only coffee and tea during our cafe hours. *Reservations are required for indoor seating. Please note that parties of 2-3 guests may expect to be seated with another party in the same booth for a 60 minute block period (we will always try to accommodate so that guest can stay longer than their reservation but please be aware of the block period)
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