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

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Mathilde French Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2404)

$50 and over

French

SOMA

About the restaurant

Mathilde French Bistro is a quintessential French Bistro in the SOMA area of San Francisco. A cozy main dinning room and romantic patio room which is covered and heated, allowing year round dining.
The cuisine is traditional bistro faire, with its voted best in town French onion soup, baked escargots and duck confit. Soon as you set foot at Mathilde, you will feel like you are back in Paris.
Mathilde Bistro is also the sister restaurant of L'ardoise Bistro.

Top review

Mary Anne

Dined 3 days ago

I will start with all the positive. Very cute restaurant. The service was top notch and they were very organized and attentive. I ordered the filet mignon, medium rare and it came medium well. They were very quick to get me something else because I didn’t care for the consistency or flavor. The red wine reduction sauce needed a flavor boost, too. I got the black cod fish special and that was very good. Boyfriend got the prawns appetizer and the beef bourginoine and he really liked both. Chairs on the inside seating were very uncomfortable after a short time. Overall a very nice experience!

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Popular dish

Beet and Crumbled Goat Cheese Salad

4.8

4.8 (6959)

$30 and under

Italian

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Sleek and modern with one foot firmly in the Old World is the feeling at Perbacco. The restaurant boasts a brick wall original to the historic 1913 Hind building, with other touches such as a bar top and floor tiles made from white Carrara marble. With 16 seats at the bar and 7 more intimate tables, Perbacco creates an atmosphere for a glass of wine or a light bite. Perbacco also features 2 dining rooms, one on the main floor and a smaller one on the Mezzanine, which has the added allure of serving as "theater", with windows to watch all the action in the kitchen below. Chef Staffan Terje strives to cook the finest food reflecting the Italian regions of Piemonte and Liguria. Handcrafted, house-made salumi, prosciutto and other charcuterie are not to be missed. Seasonal pastas, a tradition in Piemonte, range from the traditional ravioli to the more exotic agnolotti. Main courses feature dishes such as stuffed quail breast, a selection of seafood dishes, and vegetarian options.

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Garyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Enjoyable experience with family on Thursday. Good quality although wish that green vegetables would be served with a $40 entree. The timing between appetizers and entrees was lengthy perhaps trouble in the kitchen? Nevertheless we will be back and recommend Perbacco.

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4.8

4.8 (1126)

$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 Alican Boynak, 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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KyleZ

Dined 2 days ago

Best restaurant on clement ! If you want to have a great dining experience where the owner comes and chats with you - choose Istanbul

Gary Danko

4.8

4.8 (1498)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Fisherman's Wharf

About the restaurant

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.

In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

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Dianevip

Dined 3 days ago

Gary Danko is the ultimate dining experience. If I could give 10 stars for service, I would. The staff’s attention to detail is unparalleled, leaving diners pampered and relaxed. Great food, atmosphere and course options as well. We always appreciate the take home muffin!

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Experience

Private Dining Room

Cultivar

4.8

4.8 (229)

$31 to $50

Californian

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Mo-Sat: Food until 9pm, Wine until 10pm Sun: Food until 8:45pm Wine until 9pm
Sat/Sun: Brunch: 11am-3pm
Cultivar San Francisco is an wine-centric farm to table restaurant by Cultivar Wine. The menu ia inspired by locally-sourced seasonal ingredients including from our culinary garden at Caspar Estate. The menu complements hand-crafted wines from our Cultivar Winery and boutique wines from California and beyond. Cultivar Wine club flights are available. Cultivar Wine Club members get 20% off their Cultivar wine and Cultivar food. Join our Cultivar Wine Club!

Our back patio has a fireplace, heaters and festive lighting, perfect setting for a private dinner or a celebration. Sidewalk tables on Chestnut have heaters, great for people watching and guests with dogs.
Seasonal dishes and Cultivar Wines available for take out and to go.
Our location is near the Lyon St. entrance to the Presidio, near the Palace of Fine Arts and in the Marina District of San Francisco.

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Rebecca vip

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Amazing food and wine at Cultivar and really friendly staff. Always a great place for a catch up with friends

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Experience

Taco Tuesday

Experience

Charcuterie Board & Bottle

O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.7

4.7 (437)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service.

O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France.

Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.

Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

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Pablo

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience. Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend. Worth every penny.

Cafe Bastille

4.6

4.6 (1245)

$30 and under

French

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Bonjour!
As of 2020 we have merged our two restaurants Café Bastille and B44 and are serving both menus off of our 44 Belden Lane location.
We are now open for indoor and outdoor dining at full capacity.
Our outdoor patio is covered and heated but if you choose to dine outdoors make sure to bring warm clothes since SF weather can be unpredictable.
We can accommodate large groups for any type of event, call us to inquire.
Reservations are made via Open Table or over the phone and walk-ins are also welcome.
When you make a reservation you will be given the choice to reserve a table outdoors or standard which means indoors.
We will continue to offer takeout and delivery via DoorDash, UberEats or Grubhub or by calling us directly.
For the latest news and updates continue to check our Facebook and Instagram pages.
We wish you a healthy and joyful year and hope to see you soon!

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Kristen

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous dinner with attentive service for our special day. Our party of 10 enjoyed choosing from both menus, raved about the cocktails, and thoroughly enjoyed every dish.

Mourad

4.6

4.6 (2172)

$50 and over

Californian

SOMA

About the restaurant

This 3.5 San Francisco Chronicle rated and three year running 1 Michelin Starred Restaurant is a follow up to Mourad Lahlou's Michelin starred Aziza. Mourad is a modern interpretation of a cuisine deeply rooted in the past. Our food pays homage to those roots, showcasing the rich and vibrant flavors of Morocco in new ways that harmonize with the fresh, local, artisanal ingredients, and the spirit of innovation of Northern California. Mourad is located in the historic Pacific Bell building in San Francisco’s South of Market and Financial Districts. The contemporary design seamlessly blends the Art Deco building with steel accents for a setting that is both modern and inviting.

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Tortas

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Amazing Service. The cheff astonishing, it is a fusion of marroqui cousine with modern techniques. Equilibrated smooth flavors. Great, great place.

Cafe Zoetrope

4.4

4.4 (285)

$30 and under

Italian

North Beach

About the restaurant

Taking its name from the production company of legendary film creator Francis Ford Coppola, Café Zoetrope in San Francisco, CA is tucked into the landmark Sentinel Building. A European style café, it offers authentic Italian fare in an unforgettable setting. It also serves up wine from Coppola's vineyard to work perfectly with the dishes.

The menu at Café Zoetrope is perfect for a family or group of friends, including shareable starters like the picatta tray full of cheeses and meats. There are many large and amazingly fresh salads, panini sandwiches and impressive house specialties at Café Zoetrope. Plenty of pasta options along with pizza and calzones keep things casual, and there are many fun cocktails to savor if you prefer.

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Michelevip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

The Spaghetti & Meatballs were delicious! The Tiramisu was Phenomenal!

Boho

4.0

4 (561)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

BOHO RESTAURANT IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REBRANDING AND REMODELING