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San Francisco: Restaurants

Talented chefs have been capitalizing on San Francisco's natural resources (local wines, seafood, and farm-fresh ingredients) for years – long before the “local food movement” became popular nation-wide. Top-tier restaurants exist in every category from Mediterranean and Vietnamese to French and Nouvelle American.

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Bang San Thai
Even if you tripped over it, chances are that you wouldn’t notice this gem of a Thai joint. The exterior is unassuming,...
great value | thai

Burgermeister
People line up at these family-owned joints for San Francisco’s best burgers, which come loaded with fixings and yummy sides...
charm | fast food

Lime Tree
Asian restaurants of all stripes abound in the Sunset district along the Pacific Ocean. This particular fusion restaurant...

Pluto's
Popular among San Francisco residents for its mega-affordable menu and wholesome buffet, Pluto’s pleases health-food...

Delfina
The menu changes daily but there are some standards, like garganelli pasta with guinea hen ragu. They also cure many of their...
italian | dessert | changing menu

Local Restaurant & Wine Merchant
As you may have guessed from the name, wine is this Rincon Hill restaurant’s forte. Accordingly, the wine list, which...
trendy

Oola
Oola promotes itself as an American bistro with some of the best “San Francisco” food around, which essentially...
trendy | great value

Slanted Door
This popular, modern Vietnamese restaurant showcases ecologically-farmed, local meat, game and poultry. The design is simple;...
view | waterfront | organic | vietnamese | editor pick

Foreign Cinema
At Foreign Cinema foreign and independent films are screened on the wall. The cuisine is Mediterranean, with an impressive...
family | live entertainment | brunch | mediterranean | editor pick

Incanto
Chef Chris Cosentino prides himself on being inventive and utilizing ingredients that are hard to cook with or aren’t...

Jack Falstaff
Occupying one of South of Market’s industrial spaces, Jack Falstaff’s plush, olive-toned interior is the perfect backdrop...
luxury | smart splurge | restaurants | editor pick

Jardinière
Jardinière is consistently lauded as one of San Francisco’s finest. The reasons are simple: beautiful location with modern...
french | dessert | tasting menu

One Market Restaurant
Bradley Ogden’s restaurant has long been a hotspot for American cuisine. For the ultimate experience, pay to sit at the...
smart splurge | notable chef | open kitchen