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Restaurants near Balboa Park, San Francisco

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242 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Check-In Lounge restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Outer Mission
The Check-In is about more than bites, wine & cocktails…It’s about connection, conversation and learning about the world and people through a local perspective. It’s a place to establish and maintain personal connections with other guests, owners and staff. A place to celebrate the Bay Area’s contribution to wine and world culture. It offers guests the opportunity to browse, be curious, ask questions and appreciate that the world of wine & cocktails is as diverse as we all are.A friendly ear and something tasty will always be ready for you when you check-in.
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4.9
Exceptional(15521)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 188 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(282)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 102 times today
A family’s love for authentic Mexican food, combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes.
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4.8
Exceptional(8702)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 131 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 9+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.
A photo of Original Joe's Westlake restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4706)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Daly City
Booked 98 times today
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.
A photo of State Bird Provisions restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3117)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 89 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7729)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 107 times today
DINNER:Tuesday - Sunday5:00 pm – 9:30 pmLUNCH:Friday, Saturday, Sunday11:00 am – 4:00 pmWe are closed on MondaysRESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
A photo of La Ciccia restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2699)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Noe Valley
Booked 23 times today
We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.
A photo of Che Fico San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1803)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 61 times today
Che Fico, is a new 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.” 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 and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
A photo of Nopa - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3468)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 67 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple food created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors.

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  • Chris
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    With our reservations we were quickly seated. Our server Natasha was amazing. We were celebrating a special birthday and she treated us all royally. Her drink recommendations (coconut margaritas )were spot on and food recommendations (fish tacos) also met every detail she described. The dessert she Raved about was a key lime multilayer cake like wonder. The churro with chocolate syrup is also not to be missed. We were not rushed in any way and they refilled our waters often. Will definitely return and highly recommend .
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
    4.6
  • Jack
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As the sign says, 1949 that should say it all. However over and above the outstanding Prime Rib, going to the HOPR in San Francisco, should be on everyone's bucket list. Its more than a dining out thing, I have been there numerous times over the past 40 years, and every tine is an experience unlike the one before. Try it
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.9
  • Susanne
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A family reunion. Perfect waitstaff. Wine was amazing. Everyone loved their dinner, appetizers, and dessert. Casablanca was on the wall, and it was a warm and glorious evening. Thank you for making it easy, memorable, and fun. Foreign Cinema is always a party. A+
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    Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
    4.8
  • Elaine
    San Francisco Bay Area •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had the Tuesday lunch special, roast turkey breast, with mashed potatoes stuffing, and gravy. A roast beef french dip sandwich, with au jus, and fries, and a plate of ravioli with their delicious meet sauce. All of the dishes were delicious and the portions were large. The only con, the roast beef was well-done. Service was a little slow. Overall, we would still go back.
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    Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
    4.8
  • AnaL
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 12, 2024
    We had a wonderful Mother’s Day at The Check-In Lounge. It was a beautiful set up. The food was amazing and the ambience perfect. The owners super attentive and wonderful!
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    The Check-In LoungePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Outer Mission
    4.9
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