Hidden gems - Californian restaurants in San Francisco, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Californian restaurants in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 11 places from Californian restaurant category.

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Kothai Republic

Asian restaurant

👍👍 This place is absolutely amazing. The combination of Thai and Korean flavors is something I never knew I needed until I tried their dishes. Personally, I can't get enough of their Korean spicy noodle with that melt-in-your-mouth pork jowl. And let's not forget the delicious Kimchi rice ball and KoTh...

4.80 (128 reviews) (~4.46 km from centre)

Bloom Carneros

Restaurant

👍👍 Loved it. Chef is amazing. Dan hooked us up. Great service and interesting, friendly people. We'll be back!

4.80 (38 reviews) (~51.79 km from centre)

One Fish Raw Bar

Californian restaurant

👍👍 Visited One Fish for our third time last night for another lap around the 11- course tasting menu, this time for my 60th birthday. Trent again impressed our group of 4 with plate after plate of dazzling creations. His ingredients take you on a tour of the world's culinary delights. Every course is s...

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4.70 (110 reviews) (~68.79 km from centre)

Osito

Californian restaurant

😐 Great food experience. Given the fire emphasis, I expected more protagonism on this, but everything is indeed cooked on fire and you can see it from the table. The Chef was present during the whole dinner and shared a bit of his incredible story with us, which we really appreciated. The food was...

4.60 (64 reviews) (~2.09 km from centre)

The Club On Post

American restaurant

👍👍 Wanna a fresh new restaurant gotta try this place you won't be disappointed

4.60 (17 reviews) (~67.92 km from centre)

West Park Farm and Sea

Californian restaurant

👍👍 The food is excellent! I had the fresh baby kale salad with grilled salmon and avocado. The greens were fresh, crisp and lightly dressed to perfection. The toasted pepitas on top added the perfect crunch. Salmon was delicious and moist. The outdoor seating is pleasantly inviting. My wife and I sat o...

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4.50 (129 reviews) (~36.68 km from centre)

Marché Restaurant

Californian restaurant

New French bistro boasting creations made with farmer's-market finds, plus boutique wines & a patio.

$$$ $

4.50 (109 reviews) (~23.41 km from centre)

Portico Italian Social Food

Italian restaurant

$$ $$

4.50 (92 reviews) (~77.82 km from centre)

SanDai & KOPI Bar

Indonesian restaurant

👍👍 Feels like a big responsibility being the first Google review of this new Coffee Shop and Restaurant in Walnut Creek. So here we go... SanDai & KOPI Bar is really two businesses in one location; a Coffee Bar by Day and a Restaurant by night. This review is for the coffee shop which is open now. It i...

4.50 (90 reviews) (~34.28 km from centre)

number5kitchen

Californian restaurant

👍 Absolutely delicious. This restaurant is really "down-to-earth" or farm-to-table as you can get. It is a small joint where the chef prepares the dishes himself. It really feels like homestyle cooking more than a restaurant. The interior is simple, just like the dishes. Plenty of wood, clean lines, c...

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4.50 (84 reviews) (~33.51 km from centre)

Bistro Viz

Californian restaurant

👍👍 Amazing experience! The only thing better than the service was the food. Quite possibly the best fish tacos we have ever had (and the garlic noodles were out of this world). The owner/chef and her partner were also incredibly hospitable/friendly. This needs to be your next date night!

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4.50 (30 reviews) (~24.7 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Californian restaurants in San Francisco, United States