Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in The Castro

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1. Canela Bistro Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1606)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • The Castro

Booked 15 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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2. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(16174)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 192 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

3. Cafe Shoji

4.7

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 22 times today

Shoji's cafe program focuses on sharing our love for both traditional and modern coffee, as well as tea, to you. Through carefully curated local and international partnerships, we prepare these special offerings to highlight the producer's flavors profiles. We offer only coffee and tea during our cafe hours. *Reservations are required for indoor seating. Please note that parties of 2-3 guests may expect to be seated with another party in the same booth for a 60 minute block period (we will always try to accommodate so that guest can stay longer than their reservation but please be aware of the block period)

4. Copra

4.7

Exceptional(98)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Western Addition

Booked 90 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.

5. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(8052)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 73 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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6. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3408)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 64 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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7. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(2025)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 53 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” We also offer a tasty Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends, family or a date night and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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8. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.4

Awesome(2520)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 19 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.

9. Bon Delire

4.5

Awesome(353)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 19 times today

Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

10. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(1188)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 62 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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