Best Historic Restaurants in Outer Sunset

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A photo of Historic John's Grill restaurant

1. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7614)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 61 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(5560)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 38 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!

A photo of Izzy's Steaks & Chops - San Francisco restaurant

3. Izzy's Steaks & Chops - San Francisco

4.3

Awesome(1067)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

NOW OPEN (limited reservations available directly on our website with OpenTable availability to come soon). Walk-ins are always welcome.Izzy’s Steaks & Chops is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened on Steiner Street in 1987. After a meticulous historic restoration and renovation, Izzy's will enter into its next chapter with a refreshed look and feel that honors the rich history of San Francisco and the longtime legacy of the restaurant. Helmed by Chef Daniel Lucero, Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.You can also dine with us at our San Carlos location: www.izzysonthepeninsula.com

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4. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.4

Awesome(2528)

$$$$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, 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.

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5. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4451)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 133 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.

6. The Post Room

4.5

Awesome(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 9 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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7. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(8712)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 149 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.

8. Greens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(11302)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 63 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.

9. Starlite

4.7

Exceptional(255)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 27 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(1943)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Booked 78 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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RichVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and food. Old Family Italian style. The best!
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
John’s once again offered a memorable “old San Francisco” experience. Good food at very reasonable prices, jazz combo in the background, personable character for service. What’s not to like?
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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Nellis
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent ambience, food and service. Will return.
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SprucePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Presidio Heights
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4.8
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Fatima
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
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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MikeW
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 21, 2023
I've been going to Izzy's for 30 years - always a good experience.
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Izzy's Steaks & Chops - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.3

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