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1. Astra
4.5
Awesome(64)
Price: Moderate
• American • SOMA
Booked 5 times today
The St. Regis San Francisco’s new fine-dining restaurant, offers exquisite American dishes inspired by California’s freshest seasonal ingredients. The recently reimagined space offers a welcoming atmosphere that epitomizes Northern California luxury, with décor featuring rich textures and soft metallics that pay tribute to the city’s unique vistas. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in gentle natural light and frame dynamic street scenes. Aligned with The St. Regis’ House of Astor for inspired cuisine and mixologist crafted cocktails, Astra offers world-class fare and elegant service. Astra is open for afternoon tea and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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2. The Vault Garden
4.4
Awesome(688)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 14 times today
Hi Neighbor!Join us at our hidden downtown oasis with year a round tented and heated outdoor dining room located on the Plaza Level of the 555 California St. Building. The Vault Garden offers an all day menu highlighting American cuisine. The Vault Garden also offers a spacious and comfortable lounge and traditional dining under the soaring high rises.We provide a rain resistant, temperature controlled outdoor dining room for all of our guests. Blankets are available upon request should you be chilly.
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3. Delarosa - Yerba Buena
4.4
Awesome(49)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 40 times today
Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.
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4. Le Parc Bistrobar
4.8
Exceptional(197)
Price: Moderate
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 18 times today
Le Parc Bistrobar is a delightful French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned 2-star Michelin Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary escapade that perfectly complements the city's refined tastes. The menu at Le Parc Bistrobar is a tribute to classic French cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that bring out the rich, traditional flavors in every dish. The lounge bar provides a wide variety of wines and cocktails to enhance the gourmet experience.
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5. Yokai
4.3
Awesome(26)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 11 times today
The Spirit of Japan and the Heart of San Francisco.Yokai is a charcoal grill and vinyl bar created by Chef Marc Zimmerman and inspired by travel throughout Japan. The vibe is loungy and upscale casual. The focus of our kitchen is sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients and preparing them simply. We're located steps from Salesforce tower at 545 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco. We offer lunch and dinner and the cocktail bar is open all day.
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6. Cafe de la Presse
4.6
Exceptional(1918)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 12 times today
For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.
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7. Toy Soldier
4.2
Awesome(135)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 7 times today
CALIFORNIA & COMFORT CUISINE ON BELDEN PLACE Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lounge & outdoor dining area. We're serving up fun, military-inspired specialty cocktails and a wine program emphasizing Northern California. All libations have a focus on small producers and growers - our regional rotations will explore all the best California has to offer. Most importantly, we're offering up our pride & joy, our home-made beer - Toy Soldier IPA, brewed on-site in our brewery downstairs below the bar.
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8. Orafo at Four Seasons Embarcadero
3.9
Excellent(53)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 19 times today
Meaning “goldsmith” in Italian, Orafo brings a tradition of craftsmanship to every dish and cocktail while paying tribute to San Francisco’s Gold Rush past. From fresh-made pastas, to locally sourced seafood and dishes made for sharing, the menu features Italian classics expressed through California’s bounty of local farmers and purveyors. Orafo is located on the Lobby Level at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero.
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9. Hed Very Thai
4.6
Exceptional(115)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 18 times today
Hed serving "Khao gaeng" is a typical way of eating a quick meal in Thai culture. Within one single meal--and oftentimes with only one plate--you get to taste different dishes with flavors and textures that complement themselves. Rice sits in the center, and a small portion of 2-3 stir-fries, soups, curries or fried items are served alongside. Hed presents this unique culture with our tri-colors rice from Thailand, an appetizer, a stir-fry, a curry, a fried item, a variety of sauces and seasonal ingredients
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10. Per Diem - Transit Center
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • SOMA
Booked 28 times today
The newest addition of Per Diem in San Francisco is now open at the Salesforce TransBay Terminal!Per Diem brings the unique style and ambiance of San Francisco to an upscale venue in the heart of the City. The internationally acclaimed Michelin Guide lists the original Per Diem as part of an elite group of Bay Area restaurants that received a Recommend rating. We are inspired by the vibrant, fresh produce of Northern California. Per Diem’s offerings of rich flavors and 20th century décor will entice patrons looking for social meeting quarters or a savored dining experience.

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