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Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Financial District / Embarcadero

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1. The Third Floor
4.1
Excellent(62)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 3 times today
The Third Floor is our modern take on the classic hotel lobby restaurant and bar, offering a light-filled, upscale environment for locals and travelers alike to gather over brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and a contemporary twist on traditional afternoon tea. Inspired by California's rich bounty, the restaurant features fresh, seasonal menus, a state-of-the-art coffee bar, and a beverage program showcasing Northern California beer, wine, and bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements.
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2. Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.0
Excellent(1821)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Nob Hill
Booked 14 times today
Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar dazzles with its soaring domed ceilings, commanding columns, Tuscan-style frescoes and ornate detailing. Enjoy seasonal menus that collaborate closely with Bay Area organic farmers, ranchers and sustainable seafood purveyors for a coast-influenced dining experience.
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3. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(6266)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 90 times today
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco is a popular spot for afternoon tea, serving it seven days a week. Patrons rave about the delectable finger sandwiches, pastries, and clotted cream. The atmosphere is described as stunning, with many reviews noting the exceptional service and delicious food. It's a great place to enjoy a tea service, whether for a special occasion or just a leisurely afternoon.
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4. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection
4.2
Awesome(2511)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • SOMA
Booked 25 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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5. The Post Room
4.3
Awesome(210)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 20 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. Son & Garden - San Francisco
4.3
Awesome(1001)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 21 times today
Meet Chef Kasem S, Business Owner. Son & Garden is our newest venture from Farmhouse Kitchen Family. We want to welcome you to our beautiful, lavishly decorated restaurant. As you step through the door into our picturesque dining room, you are transformed to a gorgeous whimsical land of floral bliss.In addition to our beautiful atmosphere, our dishes are just as gorgeous. If you want to experience the best breakfast or best brunch in San Francisco, look no further! Experience our Matcha Mochi Pancakes! You must experience our famous cotton candy Cloud 9 cocktail ! You also cannot do brunch without a delicious Mimosa!Can you keep a secret? In addition to our main dining room, we have our Secret Bar! An elegant, stylish, intimate experience. If you have tried our brunch, you must check out our dinner menu! Our Chef Cut Steak, Bear Belly Carbonara, Seafood Tower & fun variety of appetizers are just a few of our amazing dinner selections.
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7. Astra
4.7
Exceptional(69)
Price: Moderate
• American • SOMA
Booked 8 times today
The St. Regis San Francisco’s new fine-dining restaurant, offers exquisite American dishes inspired by California’s freshest seasonal ingredients. The recently reimagined space offers a welcoming atmosphere that epitomizes Northern California luxury, with décor featuring rich textures and soft metallics that pay tribute to the city’s unique vistas. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in gentle natural light and frame dynamic street scenes. Aligned with The St. Regis’ House of Astor for inspired cuisine and mixologist crafted cocktails, Astra offers world-class fare and elegant service. Astra is open for afternoon tea and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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8. Villon
4.2
Awesome(1270)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 9 times today
Villon at San Francisco Proper Hotel offers a fresh take on California cuisine, celebrating seasonal vegetables, local ingredients, and vibrant flavors. True to Proper’s philosophy, every dish is thoughtfully prepared without seed oils for a cleaner, more balanced dining experience. The cocktail program reimagines timeless classics with a modern twist, perfectly complementing the menu.Credit card required to secure reservations. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows may be subject to a $25 per person fee.
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9. Movida
4.1
Excellent(24)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • SOMA
Booked 7 times today
Located in the heart of South Park, San Francisco, Movida Lounge is a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and experience-driven bar aiming to transport diners on a culinary journey from the shores of Persia to Mexico, while creating a visionary expression of flavorful Perxican cuisine. The transporting venue brings elevated dining experience and pleasure together with a magical, glamorous, vibrant atmosphere. Movida Lounge embodies a multi-sensory culinary and lifestyle experience, filled with eclectic blends of Persian and Mexican music, dishes full of taste, and a fresh and flirty ambiance. The dynamic restaurant and lounge will transform a high-end dinner service into a vibrant atmosphere for guests to socialize and celebrate the night away.
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10. Julia's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1722)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 16 times today
Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.
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