Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Japantown

191 restaurants available nearby

1. The Progress

4.9

Exceptional(2448)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 36 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

2. The Tailor's Son

4.7

Exceptional(205)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pacific Heights

Booked 37 times today

Serving up a simply straightforward (and straight-up savory) menu of Northern Italian classics like risotto, fresh pastas, crostini, antipasti, and verdure, an extensive wine list highlighting the best biodynamic and organic wines from Italy and Northern California, and world class cocktails from the bar, The Tailor's Son is a love letter to Italy woven from a different cloth.

3. Octavia

4.8

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 16 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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4. Benihana - San Francisco, CA

4.2

Awesome(3123)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Japantown

Booked 63 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

5. Florio

4.7

Exceptional(1743)

Price: Moderate

• French • Pacific Heights

Booked 22 times today

Florio offers a variety of trattoria & bistro classics; a "greatest hits" of rustic cafe food- including Steak Frites and pan-roasted heirloom Chicken.We feature a market-to-table local fish offering daily (as available). Simple dishes such as Seafood Stew and house-made seasonal Pasta round out the comforting menu. Veal, Pork & Ricotta meatballs are an everyday favorite with our regulars! The menu changes daily to make the most of local, seasonal, organic meat, fish, and produce. A small but savvy wine list of exceptional Napa producers, Italian specialties, and French vintners competes at the amiable bar with an admirable selection of pastis, select eau de vie and traditional spirits from around the world.

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6. House of Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(15774)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 265 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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7. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

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8. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1856)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 66 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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9. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9093)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 107 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.

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10. Nopa - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(3516)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 69 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

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Vickievip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I ate here last evening which was Thanksgiving. Food was delicious. I had shrimp, scallops and calamari. My son ordered steak and lobster. The food was fresh and seasoned perfectly. It was great fun watching it cooked in front of us. Also the people at our table were friendly and kind. It was a special holiday experience.
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Benihana - San Francisco, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Japantown
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4.2
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Davidvip
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful food and service. Would be nice to dine such lovely food in an atmosphere where one can have an enjoyable conversation with fellow diners rather than having to yell over the relentless piped music. The food speaks for itself. The music dimities ones enjoyment.
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The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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4.9
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Suzanne
San Francisco Bay Area •169 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Fantastic, well prepared and creative dishes. Very high quality- friendly, knowledgeable service in a great space. It is noisy but a fun experience- I’ll be back!
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The Tailor's SonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pacific Heights
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4.7
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Lucy
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Food was absolutely incredible, service impeccable, restaurant soo beautiful!
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OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
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4.8
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Barryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •101 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
We were amazed at how busy Florio was on a Wednesday night at 630. The staff handled it well, however.
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FlorioPrice: Moderate• French• Pacific Heights
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4.7

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191 restaurants available nearby

1. The Progress

2. The Tailor's Son

3. Octavia

4. Benihana - San Francisco, CA

5. Florio

6. House of Prime Rib

7. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

8. Che Fico San Francisco

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

10. Nopa - San Francisco

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