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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated September 05, 2024

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House of Prime Rib

4.9

4.9 (15555)

$50 and over

Steak

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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James

Dined 1 day ago

WE had a party of 10 and our table was ready right on time. The service was perfect. We never felt rushed and delivery of food and beverages were spot on. The prices are the hidden gem of The House of Prime Rib. It is astonishing the value and quality of the dinner.

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La Mar Cocina Peruana

4.8

4.8 (8355)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

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Fernando

Dined 2 days ago

We get the table outside what was great. Warm and silent. The course menu was very good.

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Kokkari Estiatorio

4.8

4.8 (8986)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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Donaldvip

Dined 1 day ago

Great Greek appetizers especially the smelt! The lamb chops are my husband's favorite. I love the Moussaka. Service is always impeccable.

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4.8

4.8 (8712)

$31 to $50

Californian

Mission District

About the restaurant

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.

We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 9+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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Rachel

Dined 1 day ago

Service was amazing as servers and host were very accommodating to any specific needs. The menu was a bit pricy for the servings and quality, but still was overall good.

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4.6

4.6 (302)

$30 and under

Mexican

Forest Hill / West Portal

About the restaurant

A family’s love for authentic Mexican food, combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes.

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Lindavip

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful restaurant, great, friendly service, delicious food and drinks. The crab enchiladas are the best anywhere. The chips and salsa which come automatically are really good too. It was slightly loud when we arrived (loud music) but somehow we got used to it and it no longer bothered us. This place did not disappoint. Another high quality dining experience like you’d expect from the Duggan family.

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4.6

4.6 (10799)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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Anthony

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience with awesome views of the bridge. Food was spectacular

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Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.7

4.7 (5480)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Beach

About the restaurant

***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. ***

Our Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant is steeped in a family tradition of quality and service. Still family owned and operated, Scoma’s opened in 1965, when brothers Al and Joe Scoma took over a six table coffee shop serving fishermen on the wharf. Using their mother’s recipe collection, the Scoma brothers' humble café evolved over the years becoming the quintessential San Francisco dining destination it is today.

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Jenna

Dined 4 days ago

We loved our dining experience at Scoma’s Fisherman’s Wharf. We ordered the steamed mussels, crab cakes and shrimp pasta. We shared everything, and finished off the meal with tiramisu. Our server was awesome, and I noticed all the other servers were so friendly and welcoming also. The wine was pretty expensive (in my opinion) but overall the food prices were fair. We really enjoyed our evening.

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Calamari Fritti

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"Lazy Man's" Cioppino

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Greens Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (11044)

$50 and over

Vegetarian / Vegan

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Greens is open for indoor and outdoor dining, with take out available online or at our in-house kiosk. When reserving a table outdoors, we recommend bringing a jacket that is suitable for wind and chilly weather. Our heated dining pavilion is in front of the Greens building.

Diners savor Greens imaginative vegetarian cuisine that features local and seasonal produce and the finest ingredients from our organic farm Green Gulch. Focusing on creative and nutritious meals balanced in flavor and textures, our menus are inspired by farmers, relationships and stories around the world. Located in Landmark Building A of the historic Fort Mason Center, Greens is home to some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands that San Francisco has to offer.

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Vivian

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful as always! Fantastic food, lovely ambiance, beautiful view, easy parking. Had a perfect lunch followed by a walk on the Marina Green!

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Fresh Pappardelle Pasta

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Grilled Cauliflower

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Grilled Polenta

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Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1347)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Harborview Restaurant Team

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Nice upscale place for dimsum. There was a 65th birthday party that took up most of the tables. Best dish we ordered was the Special Harborview beef.

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Baked BBQ Pork Buns

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Baked Black Cod

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4.6

4.6 (7739)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

DINNER:
Tuesday - Sunday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

LUNCH:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are closed on Mondays

RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Just amazing! We moved from San Francisco 3 years ago and couldn’t wait to get back to Zuni. Everything was just as good if not better than we remember.

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Chicken for Two

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Zuni Caesar Salad

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