Best Historic Restaurants in Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

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BerkeleyDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's WharfMarina / Cow Hollow / PresidioNob Hill

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1. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7609)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 73 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

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2. The Palm Court at RH San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(1939)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Booked 91 times today

The Palm Court is located in RH San Francisco's Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building. Recalling the distinctive glamour of San Francisco's Gilded Age, the stunning statement space is sheathed in Italian Calacatta gold marble and features a cascading center fountain, towering Medjool date palms and glimmering chandeliers. Adjacent to the restaurant, two luminous wine bars offer exceptional wines and Champagnes from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: sfhospitality@rh.com

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3. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.4

Awesome(2528)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 17 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, Lunch Monday-Friday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

4. The Post Room

4.5

Awesome(221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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5. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(4442)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 103 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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6. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(8696)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 154 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

7. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5549)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 42 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!

8. Starlite

4.8

Exceptional(252)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 35 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.

9. Greens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(11293)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 111 times today

Greens is open for indoor and outdoor dining, with take out available online or at our in-house kiosk. When reserving a table outdoors, we recommend bringing a jacket that is suitable for wind and chilly weather. Our heated dining pavilion is in front of the Greens building. Diners savor Greens imaginative vegetarian cuisine that features local and seasonal produce and the finest ingredients from our organic farm Green Gulch. Focusing on creative and nutritious meals balanced in flavor and textures, our menus are inspired by farmers, relationships and stories around the world. Located in Landmark Building A of the historic Fort Mason Center, Greens is home to some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands that San Francisco has to offer.

10. Perbacco

4.7

Exceptional(7059)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 34 times today

Sleek and modern with one foot firmly in the Old World is the feeling at Perbacco. The restaurant boasts a brick wall original to the historic 1913 Hind building, with other touches such as a bar top and floor tiles made from white Carrara marble. With 16 seats at the bar and 7 more intimate tables, Perbacco creates an atmosphere for a glass of wine or a light bite. Perbacco also features 2 dining rooms, one on the main floor and a smaller one on the Mezzanine, which has the added allure of serving as "theater", with windows to watch all the action in the kitchen below. Chef Staffan Terje strives to cook the finest food reflecting the Italian regions of Piemonte and Liguria. Handcrafted, house-made salumi, prosciutto and other charcuterie are not to be missed. Seasonal pastas, a tradition in Piemonte, range from the traditional ravioli to the more exotic agnolotti. Main courses feature dishes such as stuffed quail breast, a selection of seafood dishes, and vegetarian options.

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Fatima
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lunch at the Garden Court is always an exceptional experience. The Palace Hotel is so lovely and the staff is amazing. The food is always a cut above and even the most simple items are handles with expertise and great care. Always have a lovely time here, have come for almost two decades and will continue to!
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The Garden Court - Luxury CollectionPrice: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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4.4
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RosaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always good food and cocktails can’t go work one of my favorites 👍
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.8
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Tim
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A rather simple business 60 minute lunch. Food was great as usual and our waitress, Dana, is totally professional, helpful and friendly as well.
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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Ward
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The French Omelet on the brunch menu is excellent. Split the black Forest bacon and you have a great meal.
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The Palm Court at RH San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
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4.8
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WilliamVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Outstanding service. Extremely accommodating server made dinner a memorable event. The lobster ravioli was extraordinary.
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The Post RoomPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5

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