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Diners' Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in San Francisco

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated June 07, 2019

Looking for the best overall restaurants in San Francisco? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

KUSAKABE
4.8 (420)
$50 and over
Sushi
Financial District / Embarcadero
Come and experience San Francisco's original Omakase (chef's choice) sushi in the Kyoto-kaiseki style.

Kyoto-kaiseki is considered to represent the ultimate in Japanese dining; combining art and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Kyoto-born and trained chef Mitsunori Kusakabe's creative accolades include winning the Creative Sushi Award from the National Sushi Society and Sushi of the Year in competition against other world-renowned sushi chefs.

If your party size is more than 11 guests or if you are considering a buyout, please contact us at info@kusakabe-sf.com.
Top review
Leo
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
We had a fantastic anniversary. We were really well taken care of by both Shinji and Mika, who added lots of smiles and positive energy to our night. The omakase and appetizers were delicious and complex, and I couldn’t help but smile with each piece of sushi. I would highly recommend this establishment and will certainly be back for special occasions.
Come and experience San Francisco's original Omakase (chef's choice) sushi in the Kyoto-kaiseki style.

Kyoto-kaiseki is considered to represent the ultimate in Japanese dining; combining art and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Kyoto-born and trained chef Mitsunori Kusakabe's creative accolades include winning the Creative Sushi Award from the National Sushi Society and Sushi of the Year in competition against other world-renowned sushi chefs.

If your party size is more than 11 guests or if you are considering a buyout, please contact us at info@kusakabe-sf.com.
Top review
Leo
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
We had a fantastic anniversary. We were really well taken care of by both Shinji and Mika, who added lots of smiles and positive energy to our night. The omakase and appetizers were delicious and complex, and I couldn’t help but smile with each piece of sushi. I would highly recommend this establishment and will certainly be back for special occasions.
Birdsong
4.9 (10)
$50 and over
American
SOMA
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.
Top review
Kevin
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Wonderful dining experience! Every course was thoughtfully prepared. You can taste the expert care taken with all of the ingredients. Highly recommend. Highly recommend chef’s table seating.
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.
Top review
Kevin
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Wonderful dining experience! Every course was thoughtfully prepared. You can taste the expert care taken with all of the ingredients. Highly recommend. Highly recommend chef’s table seating.
Sushi Hashiri
5 (227)
$50 and over
Sushi
SOMA
A progressive approach executed from a deep history of Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi. Two of Japan’s historical culinary concepts brought together combining hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections direct from our private purveyor inside the world renown Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Hashiri’s focus is to exemplify its re-evolving cuisine to showcase Japan’s richest seasonal ingredients.

HASHIRI "KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI" - $300
Hyper seasonal multi course Kappo & Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

HASHIRI " OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI" - $200
Hyper seasonal Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

Due to our limited seating and the effort involved in curating our menu with internationally sourced ingredients, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation policy. Cancellations or no-shows within 72 hours of your reservation will incur the full cost of the dining experience.
Top review
GauravVIP
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Really nice, lot of wild fish but wild fish that’s actually decent quality as well. Whole staff is really nice even as I’m sure I talked their ears off
A progressive approach executed from a deep history of Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi. Two of Japan’s historical culinary concepts brought together combining hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections direct from our private purveyor inside the world renown Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Hashiri’s focus is to exemplify its re-evolving cuisine to showcase Japan’s richest seasonal ingredients.

HASHIRI "KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI" - $300
Hyper seasonal multi course Kappo & Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

HASHIRI " OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI" - $200
Hyper seasonal Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

Due to our limited seating and the effort involved in curating our menu with internationally sourced ingredients, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation policy. Cancellations or no-shows within 72 hours of your reservation will incur the full cost of the dining experience.
Top review
GauravVIP
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Really nice, lot of wild fish but wild fish that’s actually decent quality as well. Whole staff is really nice even as I’m sure I talked their ears off

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