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1. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3419)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 84 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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2. Bansang
4.6
Exceptional(364)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Korean • Western Addition
Booked 29 times today
Korean Tapas Restaurant. Inspired by traditional Korean cuisine...not traditional Korean cuisine.The Korean word ‘Bansang’ refers to the style of table setting for the kings and nobles of the Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom that prospered for more than five centuries. At Bansang, we wish to serve all of our guests with the same care and sincerity as the chefs did for their royalty in those times past.Korean fare is built around enjoying various distinctive types of dishes simultaneously rather than in separate courses, as this allows every person to experience continuously changing flavor combinations unique to Korean culture. Our guests can expect a modern, creative perspective on this traditional style of Korean cuisine.
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3. Hed 11
4.7
Exceptional(76)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Western Addition
Booked 5 times today
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Japan Town, Hed 11 embarks on a mission to redefine Thai cuisine for this city. The restaurant offers an exquisite 11-course tasting menu with a rotating theme, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable dining experience with every visit. From the traditional Thai menu to the exploration of seafood and the flavors of Southern Thailand, each theme is a celebration of authenticity, innovation, and the rhythm of the seasons.
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4. BANGKOK STREET Thai Street Food
4.0
Excellent(1)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Western Addition
Our reservation policy accommodates parties of 5 or more guests only.Escape to the vibrant streets of Bangkok at BANGKOK STREET in San Francisco! This trendy Thai street food haven immerses you in authentic flavors and a lively atmosphere. Savor bold dishes that showcase Thailand's renowned street food, from classic Pad Thai to spicy Khao Soi, each bite bursting with taste and culture. Chef Big Nuttapong, with over a decade of experience, ensures every dish delivers an authentic and unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a lively dinner with friends, BANGKOK STREET is your perfect escape to Bangkok's bustling streets. Come enjoy the best of Thai street food right here in San Francisco!
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5. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3672)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 95 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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6. MESKI
4.5
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Ethiopian • Nob Hill
Booked 21 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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7. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(6311)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 61 times today
The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 1:30 p.m. A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.The Rotunda is located on the 4th floor of Neiman Marcus. We are accessible through our elevator on the Geary Street entrance or through any NM entrance.
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8. Nisei
4.7
Exceptional(105)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Russian Hill
Booked 7 times today
Nisei presents a contemporary approach to Japanese American cuisine by combining deep Japanese flavors, refined cooking technique, and Northern California's finest ingredients. The restaurant is a personal reflection of Chef David Yoshimura's unique experience as a Michelin starred chef and second generation Japanese American, or Nisei. Nisei can accommodate most severe allergies with advance notice, however due to the nature of the tasting menu format, we can not meet all dietary restrictions or aversions. In order to maintain the spirit of our cuisine, the following items can not be removed: Salt, sugar, soy sauce, and egg cooked into items.All Experience prices below reflect a 20% Service Fee and 8.63% SF Sales Tax applied to the base price of each experience. This Service Fee goes towards paying our employees a livable wage as well as providing health insurance.
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9. Gary Danko
4.8
Exceptional(1810)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 13 times today
Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.
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10. Wildseed
4.8
Exceptional(200)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 71 times today
We're bringing San Francisco a 100% plant-based restaurant with a menu of fresh, flavorful and hearty food full of all the ingredients you need and none of the ones you don't - to satisfy all your cravings and keep you feeling good. Because every meal is an opportunity to choose better. Better for you, better for the planet.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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