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1. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(810)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 143 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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2. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3416)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 88 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. Foreign Cinema
4.8
Exceptional(8965)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 101 times today
Foreign Cinema is a unique dining experience that has been praised for its enchanting ambiance, excellent food and attentive service. It's often chosen for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. The outdoor and indoor dining areas, along with the impressive wine list, add to the appeal. The restaurant's commitment to quality and attention to detail has made it a favorite for many.
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4. Zuni Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(8061)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 92 times today
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
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5. Copra
4.7
Exceptional(106)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Western Addition
Booked 72 times today
Copra: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of South IndiaNestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Fillmore district, Copra is an enchanting restaurant that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of South India. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Srijith "Sri" Gopinathan, Copra is a love letter to his culinary heritage, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka.Step into a world of lush greenery and intricate macrame, where the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of spices and the gentle hum of conversation. The menu, a tapestry of traditional recipes and modern interpretations, is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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6. The Progress
4.8
Exceptional(2596)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 64 times today
The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
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7. Spruce
4.8
Exceptional(5539)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights
Booked 40 times today
Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!
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8. Octavia
4.8
Exceptional(2715)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights
Booked 27 times today
Octavia is a go-to place for special occasions, as many reviews praise it for its inventive, delicious meals, perfect ambiance, and outstanding service. It's a place where every dish is excellent and every staff member is knowledgeable and welcoming. The restaurant's creativity, sustainability, and elegant yet relaxed atmosphere make it a memorable spot for any celebration.
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9. Niku Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(913)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 31 times today
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.
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10. Saison
4.9
Exceptional(68)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • SOMA
Booked 4 times today
Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.
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