The Best Brunch Restaurants in San Francisco

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Known for accommodating those who stay out all night and straggle into brunch the next day, San Francisco breakfasts are amongst the best in the country. Decorated with palm trees, cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Financial District's Transamerica Pyramid, this city is filled with amazing things to see, do, and—most of all—taste. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the best brunch spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Impress your friends and family and score a table; we wish we could join you.

20 Restaurants

Updated October 15, 2019

Restaurants:	Sessions at the Presidio, Marlowe, Barvale…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, American, Tapas / Small Plates…
Neighborhoods:	Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, SOMA, North Panhandle / USF…

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Sessions at the Presidio

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

861 reviews

Casual
Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Lunch

The name “Sessions” might inspire visions of beery revelry, and that's good, because this is a very beer-focused restaurant indeed. The Letterman Drive eatery is part of the ever-g…Read more

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Marlowe

$$$$·American·

SOMA

2,603 reviews

Casual
Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date

What's the best way to prepare for a full-on exploration of one of San Francisco's most culturally exciting neighborhoods? With an excellent brunch, of course. SoMa's Marlowe class…Read more

89% recommended

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Barvale

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

North Panhandle / USF

330 reviews

Tapas
Fun
Vibrant Bar Scene

Love tapas? Love brunch? Combine the two with a trip to Barvale just by Alamo Square Park. The vibrant tapas menu lends some of its color and flavor to the brunch menu with results…Read more

93% recommended

Tapas / Small Plates in San Francisco Bay Area

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Arguello

$$$$·Mexican·

Pacific Heights

416 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Not too far from the Golden Gate Bridge in Presidio Heights is a Mexican restaurant with a real cultural and historical heritage. It's located in the old Presidio Officers' Club bu…Read more

83% recommended

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nopa - San Francisco

$$$$·Californian·

North Panhandle / USF

2,452 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

Alamo Square is home to Nopa, a favorite late-night hot spot that also offers a brunch menu for those perhaps needing to recover from a late night! The philosophy at Nopa is using …Read more

90% recommended

Californian in San Francisco

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MarketBar

$$$$·Seafood·

Financial District / Embarcadero

1,405 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
People Watching
Casual

Marketbar restaurant stands in the Ferry Building Marketplace, but that's not the only reason for its name. The Marketbar team pride themselves on sourcing fresh ingredients from t…Read more

84% recommended

Outdoor Dining in San Francisco Bay Area

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Zuni Cafe

$$$$·Modern European·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

6,369 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

This airy restaurant in Market Street's Civic Center has a bit of a reputation as the place for the best brunch in San Francisco. Their seasonal weekend menu changes from time to t…Read more

88% recommended

Most Booked in San Francisco

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Foreign Cinema

$$$$·Californian·

Mission

6,675 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining

Smart, classy, and comfortable, Foreign Cinema in the Mission District is something of a San Francisco brunch institution. Consistently rated as one of the top 100 restaurants in S…Read more

88% recommended

Most Booked in San Francisco Bay Area

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Spruce

$$$$·American·

Presidio Heights

3,550 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Notable Wine List

Chef Mark Sullivan's swanky spot in Presidio Heights is a beautiful and welcoming place to gather with friends or family. Famous as a venue for special occasions and celebrations, …Read more

94% recommended

American in San Francisco Bay Area

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Bluestem Brasserie

$$$$·Californian·

Downtown / Union Square

2,101 reviews

Great for Lunch
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Halfway between Union Square and Yerba Buena Gardens stands this modern and extremely popular brasserie. Quirky décor starts conversations and the excellent cuisine keeps it flowin…Read more

90% recommended

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Corridor

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

725 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Casual
Bar Seating

Close to City Hall and convenient for the Symphony, Opera, Jazz Center, and Orpheum, Corridor Café and Restaurant is popular for big dinners, business lunches and, of course, brunc…Read more

88% recommended

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Yank Sing - Stevenson Street

$$$$·Dim Sum·

SOMA

1,008 reviews

Great for Lunch
Authentic
Casual

A huge and welcoming restaurant offering the best dim sum brunch outside of Chinatown. Service is fast and efficient, and there's always plenty of choice. The carts that roll aroun…Read more

87% recommended

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Wayfare Tavern

$$$$·American·

Financial District / Embarcadero

5,501 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

The Infatuation calls Wayfare “Comfort food done right,” so diners know they're heading for some of the best brunch in San Francisco. Located in the heart of the financial district…Read more

88% recommended

American in San Francisco

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Park Tavern

$$$$·American·

North Beach

2,528 reviews

Good for a Date
Bar Seating
Neighborhood Gem

If relaxing in Washington Square Park after some hearty brunch sounds ideal, it's time to book a table at North Beach's Park Tavern. A concept by the team behind the legendary Marl…Read more

88% recommended

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Tartine Manufactory - San Francisco

$$$$·American·

Mission

879 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Local Ingredients

Bustling and exciting, this Mission eatery serves some of the best brunch in San Francisco with some of the best coffee to wash it down with. Flat breads, avocado, and coddled eggs…Read more

83% recommended

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Comstock Saloon

$$$$·American·

Financial District / Embarcadero

357 reviews

Handcrafted Cocktails
Sunday Lunch
Fit for Foodies

Comstock Saloon in North Beach has taken some brunch classics and made them just a bit more dramatic and indulgent. Slide into a comfortable booth opposite a shiny, wooden bar and …Read more

100% recommended

Great for Brunch in San Francisco

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Zazie

$$$$·French·

Cole Valley

1,275 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Great for Outdoor Dining

Zazie is one of the most famous brunch spots in the Cole Valley area of San Francisco. The French-inspired bistro offers a friendly welcome to tourists and locals alike, and the go…Read more

97% recommended

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Belga - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Belgian·

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

518 reviews

Great for Brunch
Casual
Neighborhood Gem

A Belgian eatery from the brains behind popular hot spots Beretta and Delarosa, Belga is fast becoming a favorite Cow Hollow brunch destination. It's relaxed, it's informal, and gu…Read more

85% recommended

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Kaya SF - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Jamaican·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

242 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Casual
Handcrafted Cocktails

This hidden gem (look for their logo in the Civic Center) offers Californian-Jamaican cuisine in a spacious setting -- perfect for weekend dining with friends. Relax while reggae p…Read more

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Elite Cafe SF - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

Pacific Heights

200 reviews

Good for a Date
Handcrafted Cocktails
Neighborhood Gem

Right on the edge of Pacific Heights, The Elite Café bring a touch of New Orleans to San Francisco dining. Upmarket and wood-laden, this warm and handsome restaurant is particularl…Read more

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