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1. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1582)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • The Castro
Booked 13 times today
Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.
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2. Saison Cellar & Wine Bar
4.5
Awesome(37)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • SOMA
Booked 8 times today
Saison Wine Bar invites wine lovers or anyone thirsty to enjoy a very personal list curated by Mark Bright and our team of Sommeliers, complemented by French wine bar fare. The vast wine collection - available by the glass, flight, or bottle - leans heavily into France while highlighting extraordinary global producers and our neighbors in Northern California. We showcase benchmark as well as niche labels, with deep verticals and highly allocated bottles. Our menu is designed for groups large and small to snack and savor, from traditional Croque Monsieurs or Pâté en Croûte, to our Signature Caviar Service and robust Charcuterie and Cheese program featuring imports and local artisans. The richly textured, classic "Saison blue" space offers banquettes, booths, and bar seating. We host winemaker events regularly. We are proudly part of Saison Hospitality - only a few minute walk from two Michelin-starred Saison! Our team is always here to taste, chat, or simply cheers. You're next!
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3. Frances
4.9
Exceptional(3671)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 16 times today
At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.
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4. Omakase
4.9
Exceptional(386)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 2 times today
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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5. Taksim
4.8
Exceptional(411)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • SOMA
Booked 10 times today
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.
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6. Mochica
4.6
Exceptional(1387)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Booked 12 times today
----------*Our beautiful city of San Francisco gets chilly at night, Do not forget your jacket.*Due to Limited tables, every table has a time limit of 90 minutes.*Punctually is important, we will patiently wait 10 minutes past reservation time, then table will be given away. ------San Francisco’s critically acclaimed Mochica is the home of Peruvian Fusion. Long considered one of San Francisco's best kept secrets, Chef Carlos Altamirano prominently features the unmistakable touch of Peru, with the distinct flavors of regional spices in every dish; yet with unexpected and delightful twists.
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7. L'Ardoise
4.8
Exceptional(3395)
Price: Expensive
• French • The Castro
Booked 14 times today
French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.
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8. Sisterita
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 34 times today
We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the freshest, most flavorful dishes possible. Our menu features seasonal produce and house-made bread, and we're particularly excited to offer our signature Voilà French Toast Brioche, which is quickly becoming a local favorite. For something a little more unique, try our Alcatraz Escape shrimp omelet, and of course, no brunch is complete without a warm bowl of our classic French Onion soup. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick bite during the workweek, we invite you to join us in our cozy, inviting space and experience the warm hospitality of Sisterita.
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9. El Techo
4.5
Awesome(405)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Mission District
Booked 39 times today
El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.
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10. Cable 55
4.6
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 3 times today
From January 13-16, 2025; to better serve all of our guests, the following policies will apply to all tables.- Dining time limit of 90 minutes- $35 Food & Beverage minimum per person- Automatic 18% gratuity added In the heart of San Francisco’s popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

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  • AngusVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had a wonderful birthday celebration at the restaurant tonight!! Staff and food was amazing. Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday celebration!! 🥳🎂🥂🍾
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    Canela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• The Castro
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a party of 10 to celebrate my husband’s dinner. Lovely service, delicious food family-style that they coursed out with accompanying changes of clean plates. Great communication about the pacing. I also ordered a cake to be delivered to the restaurant. They were readily accommodating and let me know as soon as I arrived that my cake had been delivered earlier in the afternoon as planned. We sat in a space upstairs where you can see the rest of the restaurant but had some noise separation.
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    TaksimPrice: Expensive• Turkish• SOMA
    •
    4.8
  • Pat
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The chef selection tasting menu was a special treat. Well spaced delivery. Great explanation without being overdone. Kudos the chef's and servers
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    FrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• The Castro
    •
    4.9
  • Dorothea
    San Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    A warm cozy place to meet friends for Happy Hour. We enjoyed delicious fresh oysters, fries, and a nice Chardonnay. Our waiter Anthony was fantastic.
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    Saison Cellar & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• SOMA
    •
    4.5
  • Gaetan
    Greater Boston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 5, 2025
    Amazing intimate experience….my only comment is with the rather odd musical choice but since the music was true background it didn’t really detract from the truly unique gastronomic experience. WOW wow wow
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    OmakasePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• SOMA
    •
    4.9

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