Best Authentic Restaurants in Sunset District

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1. Savor Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Sunset District

Booked 7 times today

Savor offers healthy, vegetarian, and modern Arabic food in the charming inner Sunset neighborhood. Stop by and try the many plant-based dishes that are creative and delicious. After owning Saha in San Francisco and Berkeley for 17 years, Chef Mohamed is excited to bring his newest spin on Arabic-fusion cuisine but this time offering a vegetarian-only menu. Savor offers an experience that has been described as "food that you find at a fine-dining restaurant but served in a casual environment with reasonable prices". One day, Savor may offer alcoholic beverages but in the meantime, guests are invited to bring their favorite bottle from home.

2. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(500)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 150 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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3. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1890)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 89 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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4. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9156)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 138 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

5. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7840)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 51 times today

Wayfare Tavern is a true American tavern in the heart of San Francisco, offering an authentic dining experience. Its menu, crafted by Chef Tyler Florence, features traditional American dishes and a selection of locally sourced wines. The restaurant's design, inspired by Victorian-era parlor and an Edwardian men's club, adds to its authenticity. Reviewers frequently mention the restaurant's 'well-executed' food, 'comfortable' ambience, and 'seamless' service. One reviewer even noted the vibe of the restaurant as 'classic'.

6. The Parthenon

4.5

Awesome(70)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

7. Trestle

4.8

Exceptional(2775)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 29 times today

Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

8. Zuni Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(7860)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 137 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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9. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.9

Excellent(2012)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 20 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

10. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5419)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 60 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
AMAZING EVERYTHING !!! Food was so good and flavorful! Drinks were great and so cute and the servers and all workers were so nice and lovely❤️❤️
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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elizaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best food ever ! Love the food and vibes ! Best pasta
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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GabrielVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As previously dining at the Kokkari was a great experience. Both the "Mezethes" and the entres were well prepared. The grilled whole fish (lavraki) was delicious. If i were to find one shortcoming it would be that the sauce should be more lemony. Also the ravili Greek style were very good with delicious broth. Service attentive and prompt. Great place for lunch or dinner.
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Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.9
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JK
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Chef Mohamed creates the most amazing vegetarian and vegan dishes and desserts, some of which are gluten free. It is a small, intimate space. The dishes are made for sharing. Meat-eating friends we took there said they could easily be vegetarian if it was all this flavorful. We have learned to always order the soup.
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Savor CafePrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• Sunset District
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4.9
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Annette
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Our family dinner at the Wayfare Tavern on Christmas Eve was just as magical and delicious as I was hoping! The atmosphere transports you to another place and time in the most wonderful way. It was cozy, beautiful and comfortable. The staff were attentive and the food perfectly prepared and served in a timely manner. We started with the magnificent deviled eggs and enjoyed the lobster, with burrata mashed potatoes and broccolini, macaroni and cheese and the burger. Bravo Wayfare Tavern! We will be back!
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6

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174 restaurants available nearby

1. Savor Cafe

2. Elena's

3. Che Fico San Francisco

4. Kokkari Estiatorio

5. Wayfare Tavern

6. The Parthenon

7. Trestle

8. Zuni Cafe

9. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

10. Spruce

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