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1. BIX
4.8
Exceptional(5137)
Price: Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 37 times today
An exceptionally stylish supper club, civilized speakeasy, a sophisticated saloon. Each of these "personae" is housed in a soaring two-story interior distinguished by a gently curving mahogany bar, fluted columns with ornate capitals, stunning original art, plush banquettes, cozy booths, starched linens, glittering glasses, and polished flatware. Overall, the ambiance is pure 1930's and 1940's - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory days of Cunard and French Line ships. Fashionable and glamorous are the hallmarks. Trendy is simply not a part of the BIX culture. The clientele at BIX ranges from San Francisco movers-and-shakers to "savvy travelers" - owner Doug Biederbeck's term for the many diners in the know from out of town who patronize his establishment. All of them step from the featureless alley into another world - a world of superb cookery and libations, of sparkling service, of stylish nostalgia, of polished live jazz. That world is BIX.
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2. The Vault Steakhouse
4.5
Awesome(300)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 6 times today
Located in the original bank vault of the historic 555 California St building on the Concourse Level, The Vault Steakhouse offers indoor dining, a lounge and bar with an extensive cocktail, whiskey and wine program for a special occasion, business function, and date night - all in one place. Enjoy classics steakhouse cuts, creative and fun sides, tableside touches and more.Chefs Ryan Cerizo & Jason Halverson have collaborated to take all of the things we love about Steakhouse dining and elevate it with simple, delicious, modern day touches. Onsite parking is available for $5 in our 24 hour secured garage.
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3. Tosca Café
4.5
Awesome(175)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 10 times today
A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"
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4. Café Sebastian
4.5
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 5 times today
Cafe Sebastian is a relaxed, all-day cafe located adjacent to the iconic Transamerica Building in San Francisco. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore, Cafe Sebastian offers a carefully curated menu featuring freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and savory dishes that highlight Kilgore’s signature approach to approachable yet refined flavors. With a focus on casual, friendly service in a warm atmosphere, the cafe is an ideal destination for patrons seeking quality dining in the heart of the city.
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5. Cigar Bar and Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Chinatown
Booked 2 times today
Cigar Bar & Grill, located in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, offers live music and dancing, elevated food and beverage selections, a full bar with inventive cocktails, and an extensive selection of cigars and wines. The welcoming hub offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation.Visitors are transported into an unassuming escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Outside, guests can unwind in the open-air garden patio. Inside, the expansive venue offers multiple cozy dining rooms, featuring low lighting and rustic wood tables, and a dance hall for an array of fun events. The welcoming environment features an array of art from local talents such as Sergio Navarro-Duran and Anastasia Schipani.Whether you are looking to dance the night away to live music or a DJ, in search of a place to catch up with old friends or make new ones, celebrating a special occasion, or hungry for something delicious to eat and drink the Cigar Bar and Grill is your spot.
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6. The Post Room
4.5
Awesome(225)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 11 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. Harris'
4.9
Exceptional(5718)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Russian Hill
Booked 38 times today
Harris’ is the quintessential steak house experience. We offer dry-aged, mid-western beef, outstanding martinis, and an award winning wine list. In our lounge we have live jazz nightly.Although the lounge is available for more casual dining, we do have a dress code in the main dining room: please, no shorts, t-shirts or sportswear.
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8. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.1
Excellent(2115)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 29 times today
Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945.
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9. MESKI
4.5
Awesome(124)
Price: Expensive
• Ethiopian • Nob Hill
Booked 22 times today
Meski will marry Ethiopian and Afro-Latin flavors in dishes like a T-bone steak in a berbere-coffee rub, above, served with chile-glazed plantains and pigeon peas.Meski, named after Fassil's late mother, will serve dishes like sancocho, a Dominican meat stew, infused here with Ethiopian spices. Sambusas will made from yuca, the fried pockets filled with berbere-spiced beef or lentils. As they've developed the menu, German said he's been delighted to notice parallels between his native Dominican cuisine and Ethiopian food. His mother's steak encebollado stew, for example, reminds him of Ethiopian beef tibs.Please note due to high demand and the intimate size of our restaurant, reservations for parties of five or fewer are allotted a 90-minute dining experience. 120 minutes are allotted for parties of six.
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10. Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.5
Awesome(1830)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Nob Hill
Booked 8 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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