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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(16,169)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(9,335)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(789)Forest Hill / West Portal - 4
La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.8(8,658)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Waterbar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(11,127)Financial District / Embarcadero
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STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(1,467)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.6(211)Chinatown - 3
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,183)Presidio - 4
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,408)Western Addition - 5
Nopa - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.6(3,656)North Panhandle / USF
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Boulevard
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(9,192)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,922)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 3
A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,084)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 4
Octavia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,710)Pacific Heights - 5
COQUETA - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Spanish•4.8(3,467)Financial District / Embarcadero
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Saison
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(65)Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.
Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.Pazzia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(301)Authentic Tuscan restaurant serving seasonal Italian fare with all the convivial charm and allure of the Florentine neighborhood of San Frediano.
Opened in 1998 and located in the heart of what was then considered the city’s industrial warehouse district, tucked away on SoMa's Third Street, PAZZIA's buzzing dining room and outdoor patio quickly became a local favorite and destination spot for those “in the know”.
From fresh house made pasta, thin crust pizza, grilled meats and seasonal specialties to classic Italian aperitivo cocktails and convivially energetic Italian staff, PAZZIA is the perfect spot for a date night, family gathering, office function or delicious night out with friends.
PAZZIA offers indoor seating in a spacious dining room with banquette seating and views of the open kitchen, a more intimate lounge room with bar seating and tables around a fireplace and sheltered outdoor tables with heat lamps along the wide front patio.
HK Lounge Bistro
Price: Expensive•Chinese•4.9(871)About:
HK Lounge Bistro has been reborn in the SoMa district. We specialize in handmade Dim Sum and Hong Kong Style Chinese cooking.
Reservations:
Walk-in are welcome but reservations are highly recommended. You may also call the restaurant and speak with our host for availability.
Sorry. Small space restaurant. We do not accept strollers in the restaurant. Thank you for your understanding
CheersHakashi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.6(79)Located in the heart of San Francisco, Hakashi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill is a chef driven restaurant that is committed to only using the finest and seasonal fish, vegetables, rice and ‘made from scratch’ sauces.
Our cuisine is simple and delicate. Our Chef, Julio, learned from his master, Norihiko Suzuki, from Fukushima Japan. Chef Julio is excellent at inspiring and hand crafting every dish from Omakese to Nigiri to Sashimi. He is also great at customizing arrangements for special occasions to achieve something that is truly a reflection of honoring the traditional Japanese Cuisine.
Come visit Hakashi Japanese Bar & Grill for an unforgettable dining experience. For Friday and Saturday reservations, please call the restaurant directly.
Burma Love
Price: Expensive•Burmese•4.9(83)Located in San Francisco, Burma Love is the contemporary younger sister to the Burma Superstar Family of Restaurants.
Our restaurants are divided between a semi-private bar area and main dining room, so whether you are looking for a place to have an intimate dinner date, or an eventful night out with your family and friends, Burma Love fits the bill.AKIKOS
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(1,622)Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.
Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.
Bar Shoji
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(20)Bar Shoji focuses on Japanese-inspired craft cocktails, as well as a great selection of premium sake and wine.
We also offer bar bites with Japanese-inspired flavors to accompany each cocktail. Guests must be 21+ to enter.
We bring the Japanese practice of omotenashi into our service, ensuring a delicious, intimate , and hospitable experience.
*Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating, this allows for all guests to enjoy the Bar Shoji experience. We are only able to wait up to 15 min after your reservation time. Thank you for understanding.
We look forward to having you join us soon!
All inquiries can be sent to hello@shojisf.comCafe Shoji
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.7(22)Shoji's cafe program focuses on sharing our love for both traditional and modern coffee, as well as tea, to you. Through carefully curated local and international partnerships, we prepare these special offerings to highlight the producer's flavors profiles. We offer only coffee and tea during our cafe hours.
*Reservations are required for indoor seating. Please note that parties of 2-3 guests may expect to be seated with another party in the same booth for a 60 minute block period (we will always try to accommodate so that guest can stay longer than their reservation but please be aware of the block period)
Taksim
Price: Expensive•Turkish•4.7(457)Taksim is inspired by a modern approach to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Our team has a profound love for Mediterranean gastronomy, a dedication to refinement, and a commitment to using the best ingredients.
Taksim focuses on contemporary and often playful versions of classic ideas. Our seasonal menu reflects a fresh gastronomic outlook rooted in memories, where each dish is conceived with a specific culinary philosophy.Omakase
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(388)Omakase offers a curated, fixed-price tasting menu designed to engage all your senses. This culinary journey introduces the diverse flavors of Japanese cuisine, featuring fish flown directly from Japan. Specializing in Edomae-style sushi—a traditional preparation with modern touches—Omakase creates a fun, relaxed dining atmosphere. Thank you for entrusting your experience to our chefs and choosing Omakase. We look forward to serving you.
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From verified diners like you
- JjohnVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis was my second time eating here - it's fairly new. The sushi rolls are FANTASTIC! I just live on the next block and am so happy to have them in the neighborhood.More infoThe RollPrice: Moderate• Sushi• SOMA•4.8
- RRoseSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe entire team was amazing and so accommodating for our company happy hour!More infoShelby's RooftopPrice: Very Expensive• American• SOMA•4.3
- CchristopherSan Francisco Bay Area •71 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Tuna crudo and hamburger were excellent. Staff were friendly, appropriately attentive. Reasonable prices. Difficult to hear with tables so close.More infoMarlowePrice: Moderate• American• SOMA•4.6
- AAksanaLondon •9 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Greta food and ambience. Very impressed. Service was excellent too.More infoTaksimPrice: Expensive• Turkish• SOMA•4.7
- LLisaCalifornia Central Coast •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 1, 2025Delicious ceviche, and empanadas. Friendly service. A very nice experience.More infoMariposasPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• SOMA•4.4
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in SOMA include Taksim, Che Fico Pizzeria - Chase Center and Prospect
Restaurants with gluten-free options in SOMA are Burma Love Downtown, Montesacro SOMA and El Dorado
Bottomless brunch in SOMA is available at The Garden Court - Luxury Collection, Yank Sing - Stevenson Street and HK Lounge Bistro
The most romantic restaurant in SOMA is Shelby's Rooftop
Restaurants in SOMA with a great view include Shelby's Rooftop, Che Fico Pizzeria - Chase Center and The Garden Court - Luxury Collection
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