Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street

4.9

4.9 (136)

$30 and under

Southern

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Hard Knox Café offers San Francisco diners the best in southern home-style cooking. It is sometimes said that someone has gotten their education from the school of “hard knocks” meaning one born from experience rather than classroom training. Southern cooking is much like that as it is most often learned from family and growing up southern rather than a culinary course. Southern cooking also means lots of stick-to-your-ribs goodness and great hospitality. Both are in great supply at the Hard Knox Café. Great soul food like gumbo, po-boys (shrimp or catfish), pulled pork, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, oxtails, BBQ ribs and fried chicken are good for what ails you. Catering services are also offered by the Hard Knox Café.

Top review

Beth

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

The wait staff is so friendly, regardless of person has your table. And surprisingly my favorite side is stewed cabbage! Who knew

MKT Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (1253)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

MKT Restaurant Bar at Four Seasons San Francisco features seafood and steak in a retro urban-chic atmosphere in the SoMa district.

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taopvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Great food and good service , will definitely be back again

Cafe de la Presse

4.7

4.7 (1905)

$30 and under

French

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

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David

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great service, we enjoyed our meals; burger and Plat du jour. We'll be back on our next trip.

Fable - SF

4.7

4.7 (2137)

$30 and under

Californian

The Castro

About the restaurant

Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

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Bradvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Always the best food, ambiance and friendly service.

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Popular dish

Oven Roasted Turkey Club

Osha Thai Embarcadero

4.6

4.6 (311)

$30 and under

Thai

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Osha Thai Embarcadero is thrilled to welcome you back for indoor and outdoor dining at 4 Embarcadero Center!

Outdoor heated patio, spacious indoor dining for large party and family.

In its elegant eatery steeped in a relaxing ambience, Osha Thai Restaurant serves fresh cuisine originating in
Thailand.

Reservation can be made up to 10 people. For bigger group of party, please give us a call at 415.788.6742

or send us the email at osha_embarcadero@yahoo.com

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Joseph

Dined 5 days ago

Great food presentation..but we were still hungry after spending $275 for four people. Small portions price

Yank Sing - Rincon Center

4.6

4.6 (3355)

$31 to $50

Dim Sum

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Yank Sing at Rincon Center is a casual Cantonese restaurant that serves a wide variety of authentic dim sums through its carts. The restaurant is also popular for its wide selection of vegetarian dishes. The ambiance at Yank Sing is simple and features classic Chinese decor elements throughout the dining room. Its atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar with an extensive variety of drinks for guests to choose from. The dim sum menu at Yank Sing offers a range of varying flavors. Try the signature Shanghai Kurobuta pork dumpling, the spinach dumpling or pork siu mye with hand-chopped shrimp and pork filling. The restaurant also offers a variety of dishes, including Peking duck served with julienned scallions and tangy hoisin sauce and Szechuan chicken. End the meal with a sweet dessert like the house special mango pudding, egg custard tart or sesame ball.

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Mavis

Dined 3 days ago

As always Yang Sing made for a wonderful and special birthday celebration. Delicious food and excellent service. Thank you

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4.6

4.6 (77)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the freshest, most flavorful dishes possible. Our menu features seasonal produce and house-made bread, and we're particularly excited to offer our signature Voilà French Toast Brioche, which is quickly becoming a local favorite. For something a little more unique, try our Alcatraz Escape shrimp omelet, and of course, no brunch is complete without a warm bowl of our classic French Onion soup. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick bite during the workweek, we invite you to join us in our cozy, inviting space and experience the warm hospitality of Sisterita.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

It was a Perfect experience, the place it’s lovely. The food was really good , Hibiscus Mimosa it was nice cocktail . And April it was an absolutely Star, her service was impeccable even in a busy day that was our best experience. ❤️❤️❤️

grace

4.6

4.6 (59)

$30 and under

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

Named after Grace McCann Morley, SFMOMA’s forward-thinking founder who believed in art for all, our Floor 1 restaurant is a welcoming gathering place for the community. Enjoy American fare, drinks, and art in a casual indoor/outdoor setting.

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Michael

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Good, limited healthy menu; very tasty. Friendly service.

Abacá

4.5

4.5 (24)

$31 to $50

Filipino

North Beach

About the restaurant

Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The depiction of all the comfort foods of the Philippines was so different but so delicious. A must try.

The Red Window

4.2

4.2 (64)

$30 and under

Modern European

North Beach

About the restaurant

The Red Window that offers dinner, brunch, a Cocktail bar and an event space. Its menu is marked by innovation and intentionality, bringing a touch of modern European cuisine blends the vibrant flavors of Spanish tapas, the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, and the boldness of American culinary influences into a captivating dining experience to the San Francisco dining scene. The Red Window is distinguished by its remarkable Art and Décor, all meticulously crafted by the diligent work of local artists and designers. At the Red Window, dining is an immersive and positive experience that transcends the food on the plate. Whether indulging in brunch or dinner, guests are guaranteed an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.

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Alex

Dined on Aug 20, 2024

Lovely place, focused menu which makes picking your dish much easier

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