Diners' Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in San Francisco

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10 Restaurants

Updated June 07, 2019

Restaurants:	The Salon at Quince, Quince, KUSAKABE…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Californian, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	Financial District / Embarcadero…

The Salon at Quince

$$$$·Californian·

Financial District / Embarcadero

35 reviews

Romantic
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

This dinner was truly wonderful at every level. Each person we met each bite we took was amazing. Being invited to have dessert in the kitchen was so nice. Mike the bartender is a …Read more

93% recommended

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Quince

$$$$·Californian·

Financial District / Embarcadero

2,580 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

The food was interesting/intriguing, certainly more suited to a tasting menu. The wine pairings were also good, but heavily weighted to whites; I would have enjoyed tasting 2 or 3…Read more

92% recommended

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KUSAKABE

$$$$·Sushi·

Financial District / Embarcadero

336 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Romantic

Excellent service and best Omakase I have ever had

97% recommended

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Birdsong

$$$$·American·

SOMA

71 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Went their to celebrate my bday and they made it very special for us !

97% recommended

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The Richmond

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Richmond District

1,367 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

What a wonderful local spot! The own came out and poured extra glasses of wine, the waiter advised us to take our time and enjoy, the price was incredibly fair but the food was th…Read more

98% recommended

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Acquerello

$$$$·Italian·

Russian Hill

2,434 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

Simply one of the nicest restaurants in San Francisco. One of the few places left where you can get dressed up and enjoy a quiet meal in a great atmosphere with impeccable service…Read more

95% recommended

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Baonecci Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

North Beach

741 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

Wonderful food and excellent service.

98% recommended

Italian in San Francisco Bay Area

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Hashiri

$$$$·Japanese·

SOMA

186 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Romantic
Special Occasion

Ken (General Manager) was outsanding. The food and service was impeccable.

91% recommended

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Benu

$$$$·Contemporary American·

SOMA

1,609 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Notable Wine List

Splendid, best quail I have ever had. The caviar with egg is extremely tasty.

92% recommended

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Da Flora

$$$$·Italian·

North Beach

158 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Romantic
Special Occasion

This is my boyfriend’s favorite restaurant soooo for his birthday I had to take him here! I am vegan and he is not but the staff was super accommodating! I am still dreaming of the…Read more

96% recommended

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