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1. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club
4.8
Exceptional(937)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 9 times today
***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.
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2. Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(1398)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 30 times today
Named "S.F's's Hottest Rooftop" by S.F. Magazine, join us 120 feet above Market Street where the energetic chic of a European terrace meets laid-back vibes of California cool. Now serving an all-day menu and new daytime cocktails featuring vibrant flavors, original combinations, and unique bitters and syrups.Credit card requiredThis restaurant requires a credit card to secure this reservation. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $25 per person.
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3. ¡Chao Pescao!
4.4
Awesome(662)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 16 times today
Chao Pescao is a new casual Latin Caribbean restaurant from longtime San Francisco restaurateur Rene Denis inspired by his Cuban-Colombian heritage. The name, translating roughly to “see you later alligator,” captures the friendly and fun spirit of the restaurant. Cocktails are inspired by many of the traditional drinks from Latin America, while the food pulls from the comforting Cuban and Colombian home cooking of Denis’s childhood. The menu is rounded out with other Latin American favorites with particular emphasis on dishes designed for delivery. Chao Pescao is located in the Civic Center Plaza at the heart of the city, across from City Hall.
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4. Sprouts Chef/Somm Pop-Up Series with Hi Neighbor
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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5. Villon
4.1
Excellent(1274)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 4 times today
Villon at San Francisco Proper Hotel offers a refined take on California cuisine, featuring seasonal vegetables and locally sourced ingredients. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared without seed oils, bringing cleaner flavors and a lighter, more vibrant dining experience. The cocktail list features creative interpretations of classic recipes, crafted with care and a modern twist.
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6. Yakiniku Shodai
4.8
Exceptional(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese Speciality • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 1 time today
Yakiniku Shodai hopes to bring in an extraordinary yakiniku dining experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. Begins with the high quality selections of Japanese Wagyu, comparable Michelin star level of attentive service, and skillful hands of our talented chefs. Together, we confidently present the most exquisit taste of meat and make every meal at Yakiniku Shodai a truly extraordinary dining experience. Our owner/ chef Andy, originated from Taipei, Taiwan, has over 20 collective years experience in the restaurant industry.
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7. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(16128)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 165 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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8. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.8
Exceptional(9304)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 185 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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9. Foreign Cinema
4.8
Exceptional(8951)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 118 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.
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10. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(8636)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 120 times today
Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheri­a Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

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