2. Nopa
9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
Kevin Skobac: One of our favorite meals ever. Fusilli with Olive Oil Poached Yellowtail, Pappardelle with Nine Hour Bolonese, Porkchop with Horseradish Cream, and Huckleberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta were to die for.
Eater: It's an updated take on the Zuni formula, with the success to show. Both neighborhood standby and destination restaurant, Nopa continues to grow admirably under Chef Jossel. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Eater: Grassfed beef on a brioche bun, with optional cheese. (You want the cheese.) Eater SF editor Allie Pape says, "Nopa is my favorite white-napkin burger by a mile." Bonus? It's served til 1:00AM.
3. Octavia
9.0
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews
Natalie K: Words can't even describe how amazing this place is. Things to try: calamari, deviled egg, king salmon, tagliatelle, and strawberry poppy seed profiteroles.
The Taste Sheriff: The food was ok. Nothing blew my mind though, it was just ok. Price for 3 tiny appetizers, 2 main courses, and a bottle of wine ($50), was $210, including tip. Not coming back again.
Ale: Deviled eggs, tomato salad and tuna were absolutely delicious.
4. Lazy Bear
9.0
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews
Jorge Vargas: What a beautiful homage to California produce! Beautiful and delicately thought food, wonderful pairing, and amazing hospitality to match your 180min experience.
Alex Ting: Please keep the location quiet, as the host would prefer!!
Eater: Lawyer-turned-chef David Barzelay in 09' started hosting a series of underground dinners called Lazy Bear, which quickly blew up. Lazy Bear opened as a full-scale restaurant last night. Read more.
5. Birdsong
9.0
1085 Mission St (7th), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews
Nikhil Basu Trivedi: A spectacular dinner. Probably in our top 2 favorite restaurants in SF alongside Lazy Bear. Come before the Michelin stars are given. Thank you Aarti, Chris, & team for an unforgettable birthday meal!
Mary Matlack: Guinea Hen Yakitori
Jenn Chen: Excellent dining experience. Every single course was phenomenal, generous, and well-paced. Even my partner with his ridic metabolism left stuffed. Still dreaming about the Bloody Butcher cornbread.
Dean Wall: Free bag and coat check downstairs!
Marialexandra: A must for any and all Walt Disney fans! So much to see & read. Truly enjoyed it and will be back.
HISTORY: Opened on October 1, 2009, the museum features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum retrofitted and expanded three existing historic buildings on the Presidio’s Main Post.
Connie Chiu: Delicious omkase with a flair! Really unique combinations and flavor accents, like gold flakes, herbs, foie gras, etc on traditional sushi. Small station but great chefs. Def do the 12 piece.
Amelia Manderscheid: Obsessed, make a reservation in advance. Email them!
Ben Arent: Awesome little sushi bar.
9. Gary Danko
8.5
800 North Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews
SFGate: Specialties: Buckwheat blini with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and caviar; glazed oysters; roasted lobster with potato puree, mushrooms, edamame and tarragon; chocolate souffle with two sauces. Read more.
Cathy A.: Don't skip the cheese cart, it's fantastic!
Rohit Gupta: go hungry and get the chocolate soufflé. so good
10. Mister Jiu's
8.5
28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
J.R. Reed: Must haves: scallion pancakes, dirty rice, and dumplings! Cocktail of choice: pixie and Luna!
Andy Wang: Reminds me of a more laid back Hakkasan with more OG Cantonese flavor profile and higher price point. Dungeness crab custard and uni noodle are must haves
Winson Wong: The best thing here is the char-siu. That was really delicious. Other dishes were alright. Expensive Chinese fusion food. Service and cocktails were good though.
11. Big 4 Restaurant
8.5
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Ben Russo: Sit at the bar with your date and listen to the piano player. Fantastic, old school drinks and food.
Greg Baer: Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.
Henry Pham: This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.
12. ROOH
8.3
333 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · South Beach · 45 tips and reviews
Megan Allison: Absolutely gorgeous meal. Service, aesthetics, flavors all on point. Paneer pinwheels, butter chicken, the coconut dessert were standouts. Fun cocktails. I think it's the best Indian I've had in SF.
Shivaji Vidhale: Cashew cake was awesomeeee
diana chow: apps: dahi puri, chili paneer roll. entrees: butter chicken, local mushroom. dessert: cashew cake. cocktail: pink city. honestly tho, everything i’ve had here is v good 😭
Winson Wong: Really elevated Chinese food. Great flavors and service. Place was nicely decorated and the cocktails were delicious. First time I really enjoyed Chinese fine dining.
Brendan Curran: Exceptional tasting menu, and memorable cocktails. Try the milk punch!
Christine Louie: Great attentive service, beautiful space, and incredible food! I’ve always been wary of fine dining Chinese, but Eight Tables is a true standout.