HK Lounge Bistro ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (358 reviews ) Dim Sum Restaurant · $$$
1136 Folsom St, San Francisco
Getting there → La Cigale ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (68 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
679 Chenery St, San Francisco
Getting there → Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (213 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$
1375 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Getting there → Hamano Sushi ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (337 reviews ) Japanese Restaurant · $$
Low-key spot featuring fresh sushi rolls, tempura & teriyaki, plus some modern Japanese dishes.
1332 Castro St, San Francisco
Getting there → Mensho Tokyo SF ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (3,501 reviews ) Ramen Restaurant · $$
American spin-off of Tokyo’s standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to petite, modern digs.
672 Geary St, San Francisco
Getting there → La Taqueria ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (7,460 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $
This no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed traditional-style, rice-free burritos.
2889 Mission St, San Francisco
Getting there → Ernest ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (486 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
Hip option with an open kitchen preparing local & global dishes & desserts, plus a robust wine list.
1890 Bryant St Ste 100, San Francisco
Getting there → Popoca Oakland ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (275 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
906 Washington St, Oakland
Getting there → 3rd Cousin ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (437 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
Stylish, elevated neighborhood gathering spot serving Californian & New American mains for dinner.
919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco
Getting there → Prospect ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (1,020 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$
Chef Nancy Oakes' bustling restaurant & bar serves New American cuisine & cocktails in a posh space.
300 Spear St, San Francisco
Getting there → Sorella ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (317 reviews ) Italian Restaurant · $$$$
Carefully sourced, ambitious New American cuisine & cocktails in a sleek space with a long bar.
1760 Polk St, San Francisco
Getting there → Itria ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (363 reviews ) Italian Restaurant · $$$$
3266 24th St, San Francisco
Getting there → Via Aurelia ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (123 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
300 Toni Stone Xing Ste A, San Francisco
Getting there → Palette Tea House ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (1,587 reviews ) Cantonese Restaurant · $$
Expansive, modern locale for dim sum & Cantonese dishes by the Koi Palace-Dragon Beaux family.
900 North Point St, San Francisco
Getting there → Zuni Café ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 out of 5 (2,661 reviews ) Californian Restaurant · $$$$
Bustling, bi-level bistro serving famous roast chicken & other seasonal wood-fired eats.
1658 Market St, San Francisco
Getting there → Abacá ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 out of 5 (820 reviews ) Filipino Restaurant · $$$$
Airy Filipino eatery for rice & noodle dishes, small plates & BBQ skewers with a Californian twist.
2700 Jones St, San Francisco
Getting there → Harborview Restaurant & Bar ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 out of 5 (1,966 reviews ) Chinese Restaurant · $$
Contemporary, family-style outlet serving Cantonese-style dishes with panoramic harbor views.
4 Embarcadero Center, Street Level Drumm Street &, Sacramento St, San Francisco
Getting there → Movida ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 out of 5 (254 reviews ) Restaurant · $$
555 2nd St, San Francisco
Getting there → Nopalito ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 out of 5 (2,043 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $$
Popular Mexican restaurant serving traditional, organic grub in a casual & bright dining room.
306 Broderick St, San Francisco
Getting there → Copra ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 out of 5 (1,151 reviews ) Indian Restaurant · $$$
1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Getting there → ROOH SF ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 out of 5 (2,039 reviews ) Indian Restaurant
Michelin Guide-featured Bay Area restaurant serving Indian food with an innovative spin and unique cocktails.
333 Brannan St #150, San Francisco
Getting there → Che Fico ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 out of 5 (1,230 reviews ) Italian Restaurant · $$$
Handmade pastas, pizzas & seasonal Cal-Italian fare, plus wine & cocktails, in chic top-floor digs.
838 Divisadero St, San Francisco
Getting there → Burdell ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.1 out of 5 (411 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Getting there → Four Kings 四大天王 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.1 out of 5 (327 reviews ) Cantonese Restaurant · $$
710 Commercial St, San Francisco
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