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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in SOMA

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4.8
Exceptional(9795)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 202 times today
We love Kokkari. We have been coming for the last 14 years. The staff are very kind to us. The food is always excellent. The service is out of this world.
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4.8
Exceptional(17010)
$$$$
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 213 times today
Another great meal at this storied institution. I look forward to coming back!
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4.7
Exceptional(8372)
$$$$
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 168 times today
Classic and delicious. The Seafood was fresh and tasty. The beef cheek Stroganoff was rich and flavorful with great contrast of the fluffy gnocchi. Great night out dinner
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4.7
Exceptional(11699)
$$$$
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 117 times today
Great service, beautiful ambiance, excellent food and drinks.
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4.3
Awesome(2814)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 88 times today
Pretty good, the food is delicious ngl, I love everything
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4.7
Exceptional(6740)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 138 times today
We had one of the best servers that day.. She made everyone feel special.
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4.9
Exceptional(2061)
$$$$
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 46 times today
Rich Table has everything that a perfect restaurant requires: fun and professional staff, dim lighting, beautiful food, a great playlist and overall good vibes. Erica our waitress was exceptional and hilarious. Dana is always so warm and welcoming. If she is in charge of making things run smoothly then she is exceptional at her job. Rich Table has always been and still is our favorite restaurant in SF. Also thankfully, they stay open late and don't rush you!
A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(9154)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 140 times today
This was one of the most amazing dining experiences I’ve ever had. The waiter was excellent. We opted for the whole fish experience and it was divine. Highly recommend it.
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4.6
Exceptional(8451)
$$$$
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 121 times today
Classic dishes still don’t disappoint - potato strings, Caesar salad and roasted chicken. In addition, the raspberry pavlova delighted and was a star!!!
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4.8
Exceptional(9410)
$$$$
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 110 times today
Superb is the right word. The food is the trifecta: artfully presented, imaginative, and unique. The first hour of being there was very quiet (we had an early res). We were seated by Embarcadero window as sun was going down. We had the same excellent waiter (Dennis) whom we've had before. Just a total pleasure and we'll definitely go back (having recommended Boulevard frequently since our last visit). Keep up the great work!

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  • JustinGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Classic and delicious. The Seafood was fresh and tasty. The beef cheek Stroganoff was rich and flavorful with great contrast of the fluffy gnocchi. Great night out dinner
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    Wayfare Tavern$$$$• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.7
  • SaraGold
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I really needed a treat myself day and Waterbar was the exact experience I was looking for! I was hoping for attentive and friendly service, which I received from the Hosts, managers, bartenders and runners. It was truly perfect. The staff that you have are on point, professional, and know how to do hospitality right! Thank you!
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    Waterbar$$$$• Seafood• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.7
  • Lori
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Rich Table has everything that a perfect restaurant requires: fun and professional staff, dim lighting, beautiful food, a great playlist and overall good vibes. Erica our waitress was exceptional and hilarious. Dana is always so warm and welcoming. If she is in charge of making things run smoothly then she is exceptional at her job. Rich Table has always been and still is our favorite restaurant in SF. Also thankfully, they stay open late and don't rush you!
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    Rich Table$$$$• Californian• Western Addition
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    4.9
  • CorbinLamar
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The dining experience was outstanding, and the food matched that level. The staff impressed us, especially the waiter, who went well beyond expectations to clarify the menu since it was our first visit. We will certainly return for another five-star experience.
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    Kokkari Estiatorio$$$$• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.8
  • BrianGold
    Charlotte •58 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was one of the most amazing dining experiences I’ve ever had. The waiter was excellent. We opted for the whole fish experience and it was divine. Highly recommend it.
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    La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco$$$$• Peruvian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.8

Discover best special occasions restaurants in SOMA

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