Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in San Francisco

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!

Caffe Macaroni

4.9

4.9 (725)

$30 and under

Italian

North Beach

About the restaurant

Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.

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AudreyVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Caffe Macaroni is a favorite spot for us. We love the vibe — the interior is warm and joyful as are the proprietors. The menu is creative and delicious — the food hits the spot! Great location at the intersection of North Beach and Jackson Square.

Le Parc Bistrobar

4.9

4.9 (317)

$31 to $50

French

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Le Parc Bistrobar is a delightful French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned 2-star Michelin Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary escapade that perfectly complements the city's refined tastes. The menu at Le Parc Bistrobar is a tribute to classic French cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that bring out the rich, traditional flavors in every dish. The lounge bar provides a wide variety of wines and cocktails to enhance the gourmet experience.

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Auclair

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Excellent hospitality, service top notch and incredible French cuisine, finally a real French restaurant in San Francisco.

Presidio Kebab

4.7

4.7 (61)

$30 and under

Turkish

Pacific Heights

About the restaurant

Turkish food inspired by our chef from Istanbul. Fresh dishes made daily prepared in house!

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Roger

Dined on Jan 23, 2025

Delicious! I had the adana kebab and my wife had the beyti kebab. Both were very tasty. The owner was very gracious and friendly. We sampled Greek and Turkish beers and the dinner was finished off with complimentary Turkish delight (best I've ever had!).

Blue Plate

4.8

4.8 (1525)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bernal Heights

About the restaurant

The Blue Plate opened in 1999 as a casual spot where friends and neighbors can enjoy the best ingredients our seasons have to offer. Owners Cory Obenour and Jeff Trenam have created a space that feels like a home, with three distinct dining rooms each appointed with the work of local artists. In the back, a lush, night-fragrant garden offers an exotic retreat from the bustle of the city. The kitchen stays committed to using the highest quality local produce and meats in classic American and rustic Mediterranean dishes. Through a working friendship with Bay Area farmers, the Blue Plate is expanding the notion of "the blue plate special" to include dining that is casual, affordable, delicious and responsible.

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Beth

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Delicious food, good value, great staff, nice ambience

Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

4.8

4.8 (1476)

$30 and under

Indian

Forest Hill / West Portal

About the restaurant

ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.

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anneVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Roti once again delivers! Amazing food, wonderful service.

Trestle

4.8

4.8 (2881)

$31 to $50

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Hi Neighbor!

At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal.

Every day we feature a changing 4 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $52/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.

We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening.

Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

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ChristineVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This was an amazing opportunity to have a curated meal, price fixed menu. Great value and delicious food!

Base Camp

4.8

4.8 (294)

$30 and under

Asian

Mission District

About the restaurant

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

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Michael

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Every dish I've had across 3 visits to this restaurant has been outstanding. Staff are friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is vibing.

Cote Ouest

4.9

4.9 (822)

$30 and under

French

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Côte Ouest Bistro is a contemporary French bistro led by partners Laurent Monchicourt & Martin Sarrailh. In April 2021, the pair transformed the former Baker Street Bistro into a modern 21st century neighborhood gem. At the heart of Laurent and Martin's partnership lies a shared dream: to create a restaurant that embraces guests like family, offering a haven where they can delight in delectable food and wine, surrounded by warm companionship.

Nestle into one of the bay window seats and enjoy conversation over a plate of charcuterie with the perfect glass of Bordeaux. Chef Sarrailh prepares seasonal specialties as well as favorite French classics like Steak Frites and Duck Confit. The custard-soaked Croissant French Toast is not to be missed if you stop by for brunch on the sunny terrace.

Côte Ouest Bistro has been featured in Forbes magazine and The Infatuation and was named one of the "Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in the Nation 2024" by Open Table.

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MargueriteVIP

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

LOVED THIS NEIGHBORHOOD JEM! Spent the day in the city starting with lunch here. It was a beautiful day . We sat outside. The French onion soup was perfect. The quiche was so good and light & delicious. Will come back for sure..

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Uva Enoteca

4.8

4.8 (895)

$31 to $50

Italian

Haight

About the restaurant

The New Uva is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria. We focus on specialties from Puglia, a region in southern Italy ( the heel of the boot).

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Puglia with our carefully crafted dishes like Orecchiette with Cime di Rape (broccoli rabe) and Eggplant Parmigiana (mamma recipe). In addition to our Pizza Pugliese and Puccia Pugliese.

Our Apulian dough is made of a selection of durum wheat from Altamura with a low glycemic index and soft wheat from live wheat germ rich in vitamins from Orta Nova (Gargano). Our dough is very light, thin, and very digestible.

Join us for an authentic culinary journey through Puglia, where each dish tells a story of tradition and taste.

We also feature an all Italian wine list showcasing small Italian producers.

We look forward to serving you.

Ciao

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Austin

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

I'm so happy to have come across Uva Enoteca. All of the dishes that we tried were delicious and well-prepared. Our server was attentive, kind, and patient. I will definitely return!

Rose's Cafe

4.9

4.9 (598)

$30 and under

Californian

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

A favorite in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, Rose's Café is a hangout for locals who bask in the sun at sidewalk tables, duck inside for a cappuccino, or stay for a leisurely meal. Many customers are regulars who frequent the pretty bistro-café that offers table service and some of the most deliciously affordable food in San Francisco - Italian fare created using organic local produce, fresh seafood, humanely raised meats, and free-range poultry. Rose's artisan bakers bake a daily selection of pastries, desserts and breads. Menu highlights include: pizzas, daily soups and house made pasta. Accepting Reservations for Dinner Only!

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collierVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

great American style grilled comfort food.. great salads, fish, steak and desertssomething for wveryone been eating there for 20 years and always comfortable with great friendly service and

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