Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in San Francisco? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sociale - San Francisco

4.8

4.8 (2451)

$31 to $50

Italian

Presidio Heights

About the restaurant

Sociale (say - "SO-SHEE-AH-LAY!") was born in the bistros of Florence and raised here in Presidio heights. Laughter and Italian music are heard floating up from the star-lit, heated patio greeting you from the discreet garden alley below. Families and friends leaving the frenetic pace of the city behind can experience a lighter and decidedly more Italian mood celebrating in our new private dining room, the traditional room or on the patio as the irresistible scents of warm pastas, herb-infused meats, and the sweet honey and nut coated sfingi with vanilla bean gelato shake permeate the surrounding space. Bewitching and eclectic wines from Italy and California complement the weekly changing menus that Chef Julio Mis crafts with joy and delight for our neighborhood friends!

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ken

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

A little loud when inside area full, otherwise highly recommended.

Kitchen Istanbul

4.8

4.8 (1190)

$30 and under

Turkish

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Kitchen Istanbul is an elevated neighborhood restaurant showcasing the flavors of Turkey and featuring an extensive list of wines from around the globe. Led by owner Emrah Kilicoglu, we are a small, tight-knit team dedicated to genuine hospitality. The menu, created by Chef Busra Ayvaz, comprises dishes from all over Turkey, with a focus on mezes, charcoal-grilled kebaps, and local produce. The wine program, overseen by Joseph DiGrigoli, has been honored by Star Wine List and Wine Spectator and spotlighted in publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and the Wall Street Journal.

We are a family-friendly restaurant suited for everything from a casual glass of wine to celebrations for large groups. Our diverse menu is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions, including options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diners.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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CristinaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic, fresh food. Wonderful service. Would recommend!

Scopo Divino

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Pacific Heights

About the restaurant

Scopo Divino is an award-winning restaurant and wine bar in San Francisco, California. It serves dinner, weekend brunch, daily oyster happy hour, and frequent live music. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with an extensive bar for socializing and drinking wine. The walls are adorned with hand-painted golden maps highlighting the wine-growing regions of the world. The menu features a variety of dishes, including larger dishes like the Bergey Burger and Rib Eye Steak, alongside unique bar bites such as beef & chorizo stuffed empanadas. The restaurant also has a wide selection of wines from all around the world. Scopo Divino is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal and a glass of wine with friends or family.

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James

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Excellent food, great wine, fair price, loved the live music, cool and friendly vibe.

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4.8

4.8 (94)

$50 and over

Californian

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

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Toune

Dined 6 days ago

Had a wonderful birthday dinner celebration with my girlfriends. Love the staff, the chef, the ambience, the design, and most importantly, the food! Absolutely delicious! I will definitely come back again and try their other dishes that weren’t on the tasting menu. Thank you, Prelude.

The Red Window

4.7

4.7 (79)

$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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Nicole

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Excellent food and atmosphere! Great for a big party

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Experience

Sip, Smile and Save - Early Birds Special!

Experience

Brunch and Live Music

Astra

4.7

4.7 (69)

$30 and under

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

The St. Regis San Francisco’s new fine-dining restaurant, offers exquisite American dishes inspired by California’s freshest seasonal ingredients. The recently reimagined space offers a welcoming atmosphere that epitomizes Northern California luxury, with décor featuring rich textures and soft metallics that pay tribute to the city’s unique vistas. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in gentle natural light and frame dynamic street scenes. Aligned with The St. Regis’ House of Astor for inspired cuisine and mixologist crafted cocktails, Astra offers world-class fare and elegant service. Astra is open for afternoon tea and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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RobertVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

As usual, the food was predictably delicious and presented well. Service was exceptional and the ambience was very pleasant. The restaurant is quiet enough that my friend and I could converse without raising our voices. I like this place very much.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch

Experience

St. Regis Afternoon Tea

Saison Cellar & Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (47)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

SOMA

About the restaurant

Saison Wine Bar invites wine lovers or anyone thirsty to enjoy a very personal list curated by Mark Bright and our team of Sommeliers, complemented by French wine bar fare. The vast wine collection - available by the glass, flight, or bottle - leans heavily into France while highlighting extraordinary global producers and our neighbors in Northern California. We showcase benchmark as well as niche labels, with deep verticals and highly allocated bottles. Our menu is designed for groups large and small to snack and savor, from traditional Croque Monsieurs or Pâté en Croûte, to our Signature Caviar Service and robust Charcuterie and Cheese program featuring imports and local artisans. The richly textured, classic "Saison blue" space offers banquettes, booths, and bar seating. We host winemaker events regularly. We are proudly part of Saison Hospitality - only a few minute walk from two Michelin-starred Saison! Our team is always here to taste, chat, or simply cheers. You're next!

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LaurenVIP

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Amazing selection of wines by glass and fabulous food!

Altovino

4.5

4.5 (23)

$31 to $50

Italian

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

Altovino is a charming neighborhood restaurant offering a rotating menu of thoughtfully composed dishes that showcase the progression of the San Francisco seasons and capture the spirit of the regional Italian table.
The wine list encompasses a range of Italian wine, both classic and unique.

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EllenVIP

Dined on Jan 17, 2025

Always Delicious! Wine list is generous. Whenever we are in SF we dine at Altovino. Hidden neighborhood gem!

Toy Soldier

4.5

4.5 (157)

$30 and under

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

CALIFORNIA & COMFORT CUISINE ON BELDEN PLACE Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lounge & outdoor dining area. We're serving up fun, military-inspired specialty cocktails and a wine program emphasizing Northern California. All libations have a focus on small producers and growers - our regional rotations will explore all the best California has to offer. Most importantly, we're offering up our pride & joy, our home-made beer - Toy Soldier IPA, brewed on-site in our brewery downstairs below the bar.

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Steve

Dined on May 1, 2025

A very wonderful dining experience! The food and service is really the best!

The Barrel Room - San Francisco

4.3

4.3 (287)

$31 to $50

International

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

The Barrel Room offers guests a unique experience with our regionally focused domestic menu. Our menu feature the cuisine, wines, and spirits of regions from across the united states, with amazing wines from undiscovered, and underrepresented regions from around the country. Our wine list offers our guests small-production, responsibly farmed wines from iconic and influential producers organized into flights or by the glass.

Right around the corner from the Transamerica Pyramid and across the street from the Bentley Reserve, The Barrel Room has been honored to serve the community in the heart of the financial district since 2015.

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Steve

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

This place is a gem. It's small and cozy. Its private and quiet so you can have conversations. The food is excellent as well.

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Experience

Birthday Celebration Package

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