1
House of Prime Rib
English restaurant
Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
$$$ $
4.70 (5.8K reviews)
2
Birdsong
American restaurant
Cozy, upscale stop with a chef's tasting menu highlights Pacific Northwest & wood-fire cooking.
$$$$
4.80 (384 reviews)
3
The Buena Vista
Bar
Opened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples.
$$ $$
4.60 (6.6K reviews)
4
Sweet Maple
Brunch restaurant
Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”
$$ $$
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
5
Frances
American restaurant
Compact restaurant with hard-to-get tables serving short menu of market-driven Californian cuisine.
$$$$
4.70 (642 reviews)
6
Benu
Fine dining restaurant
Minimalist SoMa spot featuring innovative, ultrapricey American cuisine and renowned tasting menu.
$$$$
4.70 (615 reviews)
7
Pacific Cafe
Seafood restaurant
Casual classic since the '70s with simple preparations of fresh seafood & no-reservations policy.
$$ $$
4.70 (609 reviews)
8
State Bird Provisions
American restaurant
Urban-rustic storefront setting for a changing menu of American small plates served dim-sum style.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
9
Gary Danko
Fine dining restaurant
Renowned chef Gary Danko's fixed-price menus of American cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting.
$$$$
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
10
Beep's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Eatery grilling burgers & other fast-food fare in retro-style quarters featuring a drive-up window.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
11
Boulevard
American restaurant
Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.
$$$$
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
12
Delancey Street Restaurant
American restaurant
Eclectic bistro & training school for Delancey Street Foundation residents rebuilding their lives.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
14
Trestle Restaurant
New American restaurant
Restaurant offering 3-course fixed-price meals in a quaint space with modern flair.
$$ $$
4.60 (971 reviews)
15
Pork Store Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
American comfort food (including regional choices) for breakfast & lunch in a tiny, no-frills space.
$ $$$
4.60 (934 reviews)
16
Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club
Live music venue
Classic spirits, New American small plates & music in retro-influenced digs with a blues-club vibe.
$$ $$
4.60 (875 reviews)
17
Fog Harbor Fish House
Seafood restaurant
Pier 39 seafood institution with fresh fish & scenic views of the bay & Golden Gate Bridge.
$$$ $
4.50 (6.9K reviews)
18
Firefly Restaurant
American restaurant
Neighborhood spot with an ever-changing menu of homestyle cooking with a twist.
$$$ $
4.60 (657 reviews)
19
Original Joe's
Italian restaurant
Neighborhood fixture serving traditional, old-school Italian entrees, steaks, and seafood.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
20
Tadich Grill
Seafood restaurant
Institution for fresh fish and classic cocktails with an old-school setting and a lively atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.50 (2.6K reviews)