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Per Diem Entryway - Per Diem - Financial District, San Francisco, CA

Per Diem - Financial District

4.6
4.6
988 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Per Diem brings the unique style and ambiance of San Francisco to an upscale venue in the heart of the City. The internationally acclaimed Michelin Guide lists Per Diem as part of an elite group of Bay Area restaurants that received a Recommend rating.

We are inspired by the vibrant, fresh produce of Northern California. Per Diem’s offerings of rich flavors and 20th century décor will entice patrons looking for social meeting quarters or a savored dining experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 888-8811
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Olliver Walleck
  • Private party facilities
    Per Diem is the highlight of the Financial District, bringing the style and ambiance of San Francisco to a unique upscale venue in the heart of The City. Whether you are looking for a small intimate gathering or a full restaurant buyout, Per Diem is the ideal venue to host your private event. Email events@perdiemsf.com for booking information
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Sansome Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available after 6PM on Sutter Street or there is an all-day parking garage located at 223 Sutter Street.
  • Public transit
    Montgomery Street Bart and Muni Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour at Per Diem

    Multiple dates available
    Happy Hour downtown is back. Come join us at Per Diem weeknight from 3pm to 5pm. Please note that all Happy Hour reservations are sat downstairs and have an out-time of 5pm to accommodate our dinner reservations. Thank you for understanding and we will see you soon!
    Happy Hour at Per Diem Photo

What 988 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for business meals

  • San Francisco

    Good for business meals

988 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I was at Per Diem on two consecutive days for lunch. Both visits were great. Also my company at both times complimented the food and the atmosphere.

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  2. charlesf

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great little place in the financial district. We dined early . 5:15 pm. Started with the mussels. FANTASTIC . Sauté in a beautiful red sauce . Comes with toasted BUTTER bread . Be sure you ask for more bread to soak up the wonderful sauce. ….. moved on to a Caesar salad . Flavor was good . Presentation lacked a bit . Main course was the skirt steak . For 33 bucks it’s lacked . Flavor was good BUT presentation was very poor. I’m sure something could be done to elevate this dish . Desert was good panna cota . Service was great . Nice and friendly

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  3. SF1046252

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Food was decent, service from waiters was fine, but they explicitly told us they were trying to rush us out the door.

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  4. Redheart

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had an enjoyable time. Service was fast yet we were not rushed. Had the Tuna Nicoise Salad — it was great til I reached end of salad where the olive oil was overwhelming. The mussels were very tasty with a bit of kick.

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  5. SamuelC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I loved it and the place is very cool looking. The food was good and came out quickly. But oh man I couldn’t hear anything, and the music they were playing was like 2009 club music.

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  6. Foodie

    San Francisco

    285 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    285 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place for dinner on a weeknight. Good selection of cocktails and wine/beer. Had the lamb sugo gnocchi, very tasty. The staff seemed friendly and happy to be there. I'll be back.

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  7. KathleenF

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Per Diem! I had not been there since before Covid so was happy to go again and see it's still there! The food was delicious and the staff so warm and accommodating. I also love the very cool, old building it's located in. Gives the restaurant a very old San Francisco vibe.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came for dinner after seeing pictures online. The atmosphere is even better in person! Everything was wonderful, from food to drinks to dessert. Brian even crafted me a unique cocktail which was everything I could have hoped for. (I’d also recommend the Pressure Drop!) My server, Kim was so bright and really made the experience fun.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, ambience was perfect! Will definitely be coming again!

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  10. MTTTT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Our server got our order wrong multiple times, the steaks had no sear on them. Had to wait extra time for one of our party member to receive their meal because it was never put in

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Was in town for a work dinner and when I had to update the reservation twice to add more people, the restaurant had no problem accommodating. Friendly staff and great food!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Online advertising shows they have squid ink pasta but when we get there is very limited menu for lunch.

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  13. EricaA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, and there was something for everyone regardless of dietary restrictions and preferences. The service was attentive, yet not intrusive. Highly recommend!

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  14. Yashi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was great! Our server was the best! Had my birthday dinner here and they got us complimentary champagne and asked and played the song that I like! Great experience overall!

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  15. Nicolas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I work nearby, so this was a convenient place to have a business lunch. Wait staff was very attentive and offered recommendations. Would definitely come again.

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  16. Cameron

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for lunch or happy hour downtown. Really creative decor and tasty menu.

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  17. Mine

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for business meals, I would recommend upstairs for a quieter dinner. Service was excellent!

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  18. Astrogirl

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the meatballs & the Burrata! Everything is good.

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  19. Erica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food is fantastic. And I love the vibe in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. But service is pretty slow (took ~15 minutes to get water), and the host was very unpleasant/brusque.

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  20. LydieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs. the food came fairly quickly. Delicious! Nice atmosphere! GREAT SERVICE!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Attentive service. Grilled dates were excellent - more dessert than appetizer. Kale salad and mussels did not disappoint.

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  22. OliviaB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    An absolute gem in the Financial District. Reasonable prices for the area, great menu choices, and a room that doesn't get too loud. Also love the dark wood and the leather chairs.

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  23. BonnWill

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kim was our server and she took fantastic care of us, with a warm smile and happy energy. We had the salmon which was cooked rare just to my request, with a nice crispy crust on top, very moist inside. Also had the udon with sunny side up egg, which was savory and delicious. The serving size was rather modest for the price. Tomato soup had the perfect balance of acid and sugar and texture was very smooth without being too creamy. Again, serving size was on the stingy side. I had the pinot and my friend had Syrah. We were both happy with the wine and our parings. I found the crème brûlée to be much too sweet and my friend thought the crust wasn’t crispy enough. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and felt satisfied.

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  24. MaryB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks (best espresso martinis!) and fun service! Amazing food too (love the burrata, meatballs and mushroom pasta) we’ll be back!

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  25. DanaH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    had a somewhat leisurely work lunch with co-workers, and it just took rather long to have our orders taken and the follow-through lagged between us having our plates cleared and waiting for the check

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  26. MaryS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Per Diem. as long as you call ahead and request the type of seating you need. Their salads are great there’s salmon / chicken is great. Sandwiches can be a bit greasy, but I’m sure people like that -just not me. Full bar and great service. Interesting decor inside. There’s some history in the Fidi location that I would like to know more.

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  27. carol

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Too loud especially when there was a large group who did not respect other customers. Not worth going back.

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  28. ProfessorDiner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were just visiting the city and this place was near our hotel. The food was excellent. Cocktails were good, too. Like anything in the area, it's a bit high in price for what you get, but that's just SF for you. I think the prices are fair. Service was good, and it has a nice ambience.

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  29. JuliaN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a fabulous time! The receptionist was a bit sullen and took forever to get us seated, i am not sure why (also sat us right next to the restrooms LOL) But other than that, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable, and thankfully not hovering over and asking endlessly "How's everything?", which was really appreciated. We had AMAZING burrata toast and truffle fries, which are worth their own review, because YUM. Food, drink and service all were superb. Sitting in close proximity to the restrooms was not fantastic.

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  30. AdamW

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Holidays for us and googled for good reviews for food and was at the top of our list. We were in San Francisco for 4 days and ate here twice.

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  31. MMMM

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    I’ve been coming to Per Diem for many years with my teams, friends, and colleagues, and this was the first time that the hostess was rushing us to finish our food and leave the table. That was not appreciated at all. That’s one way to lose loyal customers.

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  32. SeanB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Some dishes were amazing (Burata) Mussels needed more broth Rigatoni with the lamb (amazing) Flank steak was disappointing. Rub seasoning was tasty but this was not a quality steak by any means.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Excited to try restaurant however thinks went downhill quickly. 20 min wait on cocktails followed by 45 min wait on apps and 90 min wait for dinner. We waited so long we just got up and amd bhhleave and just pay for our drinks and leave.

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  34. MoeB

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and ambiance! Friendly staff, but service was a little slow. My group enjoyed the lobster fries, tri-tip sandwich, tomato soup, burrata toast, and mussels. All parties enjoyed their food. Will definitely dine here again.

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  35. LivingLarge

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service

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  36. Papa

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster Fries were awesome. Hope you keep them on the menu!

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  37. ADMINLEE

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place was nice for a business lunch, Food was delicious and service was great just wish it was a bit quieter

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  38. KimC

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This continues to be a great place to dine! I love it!

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  39. RyanH

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Mussels and fries were really good. Nice crispy fries. Tri-tip sandwich had really great flavors. The bread was the best part of both.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service

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FAQs

Per Diem - Financial District offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 888-8811.

Per Diem - Financial District is rated 4.6 stars by 988 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Per Diem - Financial District

43 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sansome Street
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available after 6PM on Sutter Street or there is an all-day parking garage located at 223 Sutter Street.
  • Public transit
    Montgomery Street Bart and Muni Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Olliver Walleck
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 888-8811
  • Private party facilities
    Per Diem is the highlight of the Financial District, bringing the style and ambiance of San Francisco to a unique upscale venue in the heart of The City. Whether you are looking for a small intimate gathering or a full restaurant buyout, Per Diem is the ideal venue to host your private event. Email events@perdiemsf.com for booking information
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