Best Historic Restaurants in Richmond District

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1. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7579)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 52 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.

2. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 26 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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3. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.4

Awesome(2524)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 11 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, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and 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.

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4. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4406)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 121 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.

5. The Post Room

4.4

Awesome(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 14 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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6. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6299)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 68 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.

7. Greens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(11268)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 84 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.

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8. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(8662)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 128 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.

9. Starlite

4.8

Exceptional(243)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 16 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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10. The Palm Court at RH San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(1926)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Booked 77 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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KathrynVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •151 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Have never been here before but glad we gave it a try before the theater. Great food and got us in and out promptly to make our curtain time.
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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AndreaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at Spruce. Lovely ambience. Service was great. Food was interesting and delicious. Special mention for the Berry spritzer mocktail.
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SprucePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Presidio Heights
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4.8
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Cat
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful treat to celebrate Fathers Day! Staff was friendly, food delicious, beautiful hotel!! Thank you!!! We will be back!
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The Garden Court - Luxury CollectionPrice: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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4.4
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Kathleen
New York City •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
The restaurant's interior is beautiful. The service was excellent and so was the food. The noise level was much too high, so only four stars. Lunch is served late so next time we will reserve a table a little later to avoid the lively lunch crowd. Otherwise, this was a lovely experience.
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The Post RoomPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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SandyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 9, 2025
Very enjoyable. Dinner was delicious. Service was great. We loved it.
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7

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