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1. Tomatina - Alameda
4.3
Awesome(157)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Alameda
Booked 1 time today
For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 510-521-1000 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!Tomatina is a classic Italian restaurant. This is a casual and relaxed Italian neighborhood restaurant. As a sharp contrast to fine Italian dining, this is a place to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind with unpretentious pasta dishes served in hearty portions. Tomatina is designed to appeal to as many people as possible, which is why they carry a vegetarian, gluten-free and children's menu in addition to their regular ones. Each month, Tomatina offers seasonal specials in addition to the normal menu. These offerings have included a chicken apple salad, roasted cauliflower pizza and even a proscuitto and fig piadine. Staples of the menu that guests can always count on are dishes such as the ravioli di formaggi, mini-hand tossed pizzas.
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2. Mago
4.8
Exceptional(138)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Oakland
Booked 8 times today
Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.Our tasting menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio for larger parties and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.
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3. Kakui Sushi
4.9
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Oakland
Booked 6 times today
The four seasons influence every aspect of Japanese art and culture. At Kakui, we maintain this tradition by creating unique dishes using the freshest local ingredients. As the seasons change so does our menu, taking advantage of the local abundance. In this way, we are creating a contemporary cuisine that combines Japanese traditions with the best the Bay Area has to offer.Kakui Features:A sushi bar stocked with the freshest fish, serving traditional favorites as well as our own creationsAn open kitchen serving a complete menu of Japanese dishesA full selection of sake, carefully selected to accompany our menu itemsWe look forward to having you join us as our guest!
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4. Four Kings
4.7
Exceptional(219)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 43 times today
## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,
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5. Wayfare Tavern
4.5
Awesome(8007)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 126 times today
Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for quality and timeless style to the heart of San Francisco with Wayfare Tavern, now located at 201 Pine Street. Designed by Jon De La Cruz, the space blends the charm of a classic SF tavern with elevated details while honoring the city’s rich culinary history. Wayfare Tavern features authentic American fare inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, offering dishes that range from rustic delicacies to classic comforts. The beverage list showcases local wines, quality draft beers, and timeless cocktails. Spanning two floors, the new location features a spacious main dining room, a large central bar, an intimate Chef’s Alcove, and a hidden Cellar Dining Room. The second floor includes four distinct private dining rooms, ideal for celebrations, meetings, and special events. Wayfare Tavern continues to offer a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and entirely new—a timeless San Francisco classic.
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6. Saison
4.9
Exceptional(74)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • SOMA
Booked 11 times today
Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.
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7. Angler San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(382)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 81 times today
Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou
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8. China Live
4.6
Exceptional(3439)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 99 times today
China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.
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9. Birdsong
4.9
Exceptional(11)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • SOMA
Booked 9 times today
Birdsong is a two Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco that honors local, seasonal ingredients through refined, fire-driven tasting menus. Rooted in whole-animal butchery & peak-season produce, Birdsong reflects a deep respect for craft, place & the natural world.A live wood-fired hearth anchors the kitchen, where fire & smoke are treated as essential ingredients—transforming humble elements into something quietly profound. Cooking here is an act of acknowledgment: of the hands that harvest, the traditions that guide, & the community that gathers.Menus are paired with a wine program that balances classic expressions with underrepresented producers, selected to echo the restaurant’s grounded, expressive philosophy.Whether seeking discovery or reflection, guests leave Birdsong feeling lighter in spirit, more connected, & deeply nourished.
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10. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2519)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 12 times today
Located in Union Square of San Francisco, Alexander's Steakhouse features a meticulously curated beef program with emphasis placed on highlighting small farms from the US, Australia, and Japan Alexander's Steakhouse features Greater Omaha Prime beef, dry-aged for 28 days resulting in unmatched flavor and texture. Imported and domestic wagyu also play a prominent role on our menu, we offer one of the widest selections of Japanese beef in the country.

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