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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(16,215)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(9,353)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(820)Forest Hill / West Portal - 4
La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.8(8,679)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Waterbar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(11,157)Financial District / Embarcadero
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Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.6(213)Chinatown - 2
Sun Moon Studio
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•5(62)Oakland - 3
STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(1,483)Financial District / Embarcadero - 4
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,421)Western Addition - 5
Z & Y Peking Duck
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.6(154)Chinatown
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Spruce
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,541)Presidio Heights - 2
Boulevard
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(9,215)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Gary Danko
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(1,816)Fisherman's Wharf - 4
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,935)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 5
O' by Claude Le Tohic
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(499)Downtown / Union Square
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- LLynneSan Francisco Bay Area •105 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOne word FABULOUS! Loved everything , anchovies galore!More infoThe Anchovy BarPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Western Addition•4.8
- JJeffVIPNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFun vibe and great format with super creative dishes.More infoState Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition•4.7
- SSamanthaVIPLas Vegas •9 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat service and good was excellent. Would definitely go again.More infoOctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights•4.8
- NNicoleVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAlways one of our best meals worldwide! The duck dish is a must!!! And love that we can now purchase the Peace Milk to take with us.More infoThe ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition•4.8
- MMayaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoBeautiful decor, delicious food, and good service, on the pricier side.More infoCopraPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Western Addition•4.7
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One of only three official Japantowns in the U.S., the neighborhood packs a heap of cultural vibrancy and dining delights into its six city blocks. Sidestep the overpriced, touristy chains to discover a trove of unexpected eats. On the snack side, mochis of all flavors beckon, as well as other signature sweets like matcha, onigiri, sponge cake, and more. Wash it down with boba tea, or a drink at one of the local izakayas—neighborhood gastropubs with an inviting, casual vibe. For savory eats, the noodle shops are not to be missed. Whether we’re talking ramen or udon, few things are as contested as your go-to noodle joint—perfect for those foggy San Francisco days. Options abound in Japantown, it’s just a matter of finding your favorite one.
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