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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 February 26, 2020
Restaurants:Sessions at the Presidio, Marlowe, Arguello…
Price Range:$$ - $$
Cuisines:Californian, American, Mexican…
Neighborhoods:Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, SOMA, Pacific Heights…

Sessions at the Presidio

$$$$·Californian·
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
1,065 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Great for Lunch
  • Scenic View
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
94% recommended
Great for Brunch in San Francisco
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Marlowe

$$$$·American·
SOMA
2,692 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Casual
  • Fun
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
85% recommended
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Arguello

$$$$·Mexican·
Pacific Heights
464 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Authentic
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
100% recommended
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nopa - San Francisco

$$$$·Californian·
North Panhandle / USF
2,558 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
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
97% recommended
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Zuni Cafe

$$$$·Modern European·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
6,623 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
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
93% recommended
Great for Lunch in San Francisco
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Foreign Cinema

$$$$·Californian·
Mission
7,197 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
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
95% recommended
Californian in San Francisco Bay Area
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Spruce

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Presidio Heights
3,746 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Fit for Foodies
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
92% recommended
Contemporary American in San Francisco Bay Area
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Bluestem Brasserie

$$$$·Californian·
Downtown / Union Square
2,203 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Business Meals
  • Creative Cuisine
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
830 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
97% recommended
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Yank Sing - Stevenson Street

$$$$·Dim Sum·
SOMA
1,241 reviews
  • Great for Lunch
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Great for Brunch
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
89% recommended
Great for Lunch in San Francisco Bay Area
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Wayfare Tavern

$$$$·American·
Financial District / Embarcadero
5,898 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
  • Neighborhood Gem
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
92% recommended
American in San Francisco
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Park Tavern

$$$$·American·
North Beach
2,615 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Great for Brunch
  • Great for Lunch
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
100% recommended
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Tartine Manufactory - San Francisco

$$$$·American·
Mission
956 reviews
  • Local Ingredients
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
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
91% recommended
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Comstock Saloon

$$$$·American·
Financial District / Embarcadero
379 reviews
  • Authentic
  • Bar Seating
  • Great for Brunch
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
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Parallel 37

$$$$·American·
Nob Hill
752 reviews
  • Comfort Food
  • Worth the Drive
  • Afternoon Coffee
Parallel 37 is the upscale restaurant inside of SF's Ritz Hotel. Unlike other high-class establishments, this spot in Chinatown is extremely flexible. If anyone in your party has s…Read more
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Magic Flute

$$$$·Italian·
Pacific Heights
1,213 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Quiet Conversation
Our perspective is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the restaurant’s description: One of San Francisco’s most romantic restaurants, the Magic Flute, has a new and excitin…Read more
100% recommended
Great for Brunch in San Francisco
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Little Creatures - Mission Bay

$$$$·Brewery·
Mission Bay / South Beach
32 reviews
  • Bar Seating
  • Great Beer
  • Good for Groups
Our perspective is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the restaurant’s description: Australian Brewpub located in the the Mission Bay Neighborhood at the base of One Missio…Read more
100% recommended
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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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Barvale

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
North Panhandle / USF
409 reviews
  • Tapas
  • Good for a Date
  • Fun
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
91% recommended
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MarketBar - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Seafood·
Financial District / Embarcadero
1,442 reviews
  • Business Meals
  • Great for Lunch
  • 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
87% recommended
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