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1. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2511)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 2 times today
Located on the third floor of ONE65, Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of Japanese influences throughout our menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and one of the largest variety of Wagyu Steak in the U.S. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available.
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2. ONE65 Bistro
4.4
Awesome(176)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Downtown / Union Square
ONE65 Bistro, located on the third floor of the Innovative Culinary destination -ONE65, serves dinner menus that showcase local, seasonal fare minimally prepared to allow the ingredients to shine. An open kitchen, featuring a Josper charcoal oven imported exclusively for the restaurant from Spain and the only one of its kind in San Francisco, services the entire building and connects guests to the food preparation. The Bistro menu features contemporary California/French “comfort” food.
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3. China Live
4.6
Exceptional(3279)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 89 times today
China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.
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4. Four Kings
4.6
Exceptional(150)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 55 times today
## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,
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5. Wayfare Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(7857)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 66 times today
Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.
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6. Dalida
4.6
Exceptional(968)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 93 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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7. Angler San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(279)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 38 times today
Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou
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8. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3577)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 90 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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9. Octavia
4.7
Exceptional(2648)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights
Booked 17 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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10. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(588)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 122 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. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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  • EmilyVIP
    Tahoe / Reno Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We went for valentines, great experience! We’re seated immediately, food came out quickly & was very good. Plus one of the best espresso martinis in SF!
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    Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.6
  • Sharon
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I wanted to bring my cousin here to try the food, and I was very lucky to land a reservation when I was notified of an opening two days before the date that I requested. Also, the staff was very accommodating and allowed me to add one more person to my party just two hours before my reservation…👌🏻! The food was great!😋!
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    Four KingsPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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    4.6
  • Jana
    Greater Boston •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Third visit, always delicious! Service was good too!
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    China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
    •
    4.6
  • Marie
    London •18 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 16, 2025
    Overall a really lovely meal. We went with the 3 course option. The starters were amazing, the beetroot starter and the octopus. The cook on the seafood in our paellas was spot on. The wine was very good with lots of options. The desserts were ok, I couldn’t taste the chestnut in my chestnut pie. On making the reservation, Open Table asked if we were celebrating anything, I mentioned that it was our wedding anniversary but it wasn’t acknowledged so not sure it was worth mentioning. The service was really good but what was really lovely was the ambiance. We had a lovely evening and I am really happy that we chose one65 for our special celebration.
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    ONE65 BistroPrice: Very Expensive• French• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.4
  • Maris
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 8, 2025
    Excellent! The best Wagyu beef ever, cooked to perfection!
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    Alexander's Steakhouse - SFPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• SOMA
    •
    4.7

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