Best places: Californian restaurants in San Francisco, United States

Buzzy, casual eatery in a brick-walled space with booths.

Californian fare from local ingredients, served in a salvaged-barn-wood space with an open kitchen.

New American restaurant from the State Bird Provisions team serving inventive, family-style meals.

Mexican restaurant for inventive tasting menus & small-batch wines served in a cozy, luxe interior.

Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”

Compact restaurant with hard-to-get tables serving short menu of market-driven Californian cuisine.

Celebrated, upscale destination delivering seasonal, locally sourced cuisine & wines.

Urban-rustic storefront setting for a changing menu of American small plates served dim-sum style.

Moroccan fine dining with a California twist & extensive wine options in a swanky, modern setting.

Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.

Elegant New American dishes served in a polished, casual corner restaurant decked in neutral tones.

Pier 39 seafood institution with fresh fish & scenic views of the bay & Golden Gate Bridge.

👍👍 This was probably the best meal I’ve had in 2023 and that’s not for lack of dining out. The food was fresh, local, delicious, and perfectly prepared. The chef did not need gluten or dairy to produce dishes bursting with texture and flavor. The menu changes daily but I can say that all the vegetarian...

Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.

Ingredient-focused Californian eats & creative cocktails in a lively, 2-story setting.

Lauded chef Claude Le Tohic brings French bistro fare & fine-dining menus to this six-story venue.

Cozy spot with open kitchen serving a seasonal tasting menu sourced from local gardens, plus wines.

Handcrafted Italian grub, including pasta & wood-fired pizza, served in a casual, rustic space.

Contemporary restaurant with a seasonally driven menu, a curated wine list & craft cocktails.

New American restaurant serving Californian cuisine, wine, beer & brunch in a cozy space.