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1. Pacific Catch - Sunset District

4.7

Exceptional(1896)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Sunset District

Booked 23 times today

Full remodel completed July 2022 with transformed New Bar and Dining Room but same great hospitality, food and drinks Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.

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2. Savor Cafe

5.0

Exceptional(71)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Sunset District

Booked 1 time today

Savor offers healthy, vegetarian, and modern Arabic food in the charming inner Sunset neighborhood. Stop by and try the many plant-based dishes that are creative and delicious. After owning Saha in San Francisco and Berkeley for 17 years, Chef Mohamed is excited to bring his newest spin on Arabic-fusion cuisine but this time offering a vegetarian-only menu. Savor offers an experience that has been described as "food that you find at a fine-dining restaurant but served in a casual environment with reasonable prices". One day, Savor may offer alcoholic beverages but in the meantime, guests are invited to bring their favorite bottle from home.

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3. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 90 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

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4. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8865)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 97 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.

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5. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3578)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 86 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

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6. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10993)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 100 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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7. Mr. Digby's

4.6

Exceptional(476)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Noe Valley

Booked 16 times today

Mr. Digbys Bar and Restaurant is the new neighborhood spot in Noe Valley, SF! Join us for elevated American comfort food and classic cocktails in a comfortable, polished setting. We offer dog-friendly sidewalk and parklet seating, bar seating and standard seating. Chronicle rated "Best Food of the Week" 2021.

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8. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2650)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 14 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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9. Delfina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1024)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission District

Booked 56 times today

Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.

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10. Altamirano

4.6

Exceptional(101)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 17 times today

NOW OPEN! Altamirano Restaurant & Bar is a new Peruvian restaurant, conveniently located in the NOPA neighborhood of San Francisco. Open the door to a spacious bar that flows seamlessly into the luxe dining room, with the exhibition kitchen in full view. Meander outside to the dynamic outdoor dining courtyard, featuring a fire pit, ample seating, a bar, and a TV to watch your favorite sports teams. Led by a team of culinary and hospitality professionals, service is comfortable yet elevated. Overseen by Chef Carlos Altamirano and led by Chef Eric Chumacero, the menu is a modern take on the flavors of Peru. Bold tastes and unique preparations will delight your senses and pop on your palette. Drinks highlight traditional Peruvian ingredients but with a contemporary twist. We can't wait to welcome you soon!

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was really wonderful however I asked for a to go box and the waiter ended up taking it away to box it and when I returned home I saw they removed half of my food so I didn't have my full leftovers. That was really disappointing.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.7
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NancyVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a fabulous meal and experience.. Definitely a must go! Food & service were exceptional..
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Rachel
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The staff was so sweet with our kids, who were a little bit losing their minds. This is a great location and the food is great. Tons of good stuff to choose from, I always have a hard time ordering.
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Pacific Catch - Sunset DistrictPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Sunset District
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4.7
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MaryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Harborview never fails me - whether it’s a table for 2, a banquet for 10, or a cocktail party for 100.
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Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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Annie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
This was the kind of eating experience that was so good that with each bite all we wanted to do is take another another one. The mushroom soup that came with our meals was a symphony of flavors! We both ate 100% of everything we ordered. When we finished, there was only one thing to do, order desert! Thank you for such a delicious, lovely dining experience.
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Savor CafePrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• Sunset District
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